Dear Members,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 31st (Thirty
First) Annual Report of the Company along with the Audited Financial Statements
(Standalone and Consolidated) for the financial year 2023-24.
1. PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY:
The financial results of the Company for the financial year ended March
31, 2024 are summarized below for your consideration:
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
For the financial year ended March |
For the financial year ended March |
For the financial year ended March |
For the financial year ended March |
|
31, 2024 |
31, 2023 |
31, 2024 |
31, 2023 |
Revenue from Operations |
586.98 |
226.67 |
586.98 |
226.67 |
Other Revenues & shares of profit form jointly controlled
partnership firms |
984.06 |
3359.51 |
984.06 |
3359.51 |
Total Revenue |
1571.04 |
3,586.18 |
1571.04 |
3,586.18 |
Less : Expenses |
922.55 |
350.71 |
922.55 |
350.71 |
Profit/(loss) before Interest, Depreciation & Tax
(PBITDA) |
648.49 |
3,235.47 |
648.49 |
3,235.47 |
Finance Charges |
514.62 |
995.63 |
995.63 |
995.63 |
Depreciation and Amortization |
21.99 |
24.45 |
24.45 |
24.45 |
Provision for Income Tax (including for earlier years) |
110.44 |
7.17 |
110.44 |
7.17 |
Share of Profit/(loss) of Associates |
- |
- |
(0.54) |
(0.30) |
Net Profit/(Loss) After Tax |
1.44 |
2,208.22 |
1.06 |
2,207.93 |
Total Comprehensive Income |
0.90 |
2,208.55 |
0.52 |
2,208.26 |
Profit/(Loss) brought forward from previous year |
(2653.72) |
(4,862.26) |
(2653.95) |
(4,862.20) |
Profit/(Loss) carried to Balance Sheet |
(2652.82) |
(2,653.72) |
(2653.43) |
(2,653.94) |
Notes:
1. The above figures have been extracted from the audited standalone
and consolidated financial statements as per Indian Accounting Standard (IND-AS).
2. Previous year figures have been regrouped/rearranged wherever
necessary.
2. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
a) Standalone Results of operation: During the financial year under
review, your Company's standalone revenue from operations is Rs. 586.98 Lakh as
compared to revenue of Rs. 226.67 Lakh in the last year. The standalone profit of your
Company is Rs. 1.44 Lakh as compared to the profit of Rs. 2208.22 Lakh in the last year.
b) Consolidated Results of operation: During the financial year under
review, your Company has consolidated its Financial Statement w.r.t. to its Associate
Companies viz Capital Infraprojects Private Limited and Golden Palms Facility Management
Private Limited.
The Company's consolidated revenue from operations is Rs. 586.98
Lakh as compared to revenue of Rs. 226.67 Lakh in the last year, an increase of 258.96%.
The consolidated profit of your Company is Rs. 1.06 Lakh compared to the profit of Rs.
2,207.93 Lakh in last year. The consolidated profits of the Company get decreased upon
consolidation of financial statements of associate companies. The individual performance
of these associate companies has been discussed under the relevant head of this report.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The Company is engaged in construction of residential flats through
Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and these SPVs have been allotted plots of land on long
term lease, under Builders Residential Scheme (BRS) of the New Okhla Industrial
Development Authority (NOIDA), Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) and
Yamuna Expressway Authority (YEA). The total lease hold area allotted to the Company along
with SPVs is around 2,65,000 sq. meters and the projects are under various stages of
construction.
PROJECTS DEVELOPED BY THE COMPANY
a) EXPRESS PARK VIEW- I
The Company is pleased to deliver its very first project namely
"Express Park View" situated at Plot 10B, Sector CHI V, Greater Noida. Flats are
being delivered to the allottees and the process of execution of Sub-Lease Deed in favour
of the allottees is in progress and till March 31, 2024.The Company has executed 304
Sub-Lease Deeds in favour of the respective allottees. This Project consists of 332 flats
in total, which are completely sold out as on 31.03.2024.
b) THE HYDE PARK
In partnership with IITL Projects Limited, the Company has jointly
developed the project "The Hyde Park". IITL Projects Limited has made an exit
from the partnership on 16.01.2024. Nimbus Propmart Private Limited has been admitted as a
new partner in the partnership firm "M/s. IITL-Nimbus, The Hyde Park, Noida w.e.f
16.01.2024 sharing 50:50 profit/ loss in the firm. The Hyde Park, Noida, offers a prime
location with convenient access to a metro station, an expressway, shopping complexes, an
educational hub, and a hospital. It is surrounded by a large cluster of upscale housing
projects on one side and green areas on the other. Spanning across an area of
approximately 60,348.53 square meters in Sector 78, Noida, this project comprises a total
of 2,092 flats. The construction of the entire project is finished, and the completion
certificate has been obtained for the 23 residential towers and a commercial complex. The
possession of flats and commercial shops is currently underway, with 2,090 flats & 58
shops has already sold out and out of which 2089 flat owners and 58 shop owners have taken
physical possession. As of March 31, 2024 the firm has executed 1,958 Sub-Lease Deeds in
favor of the allottees.
Additionally, the maintenance of common areas and facilities has been
entrusted to the Resident Welfare Association, established in accordance with the
provisions of the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
c) THE GOLDEN PALMS
The Golden Palms, located in Noida, boosts several major highlights
including its proximity to the IT corridor, malls, and a golf course. Living at Golden
Palms offers a luxurious lifestyle with a wide range of amenities, surrounded by 80%
greenery adorned with various palms, flowers, hedges, and ground cover. The project
occupies a leasehold area of approximately 39,999.76 square meters and is situated at Plot
No - GH - 01/E, Sector 168, Noida. It comprises approximately 1,403 flats & 52
commercial shops of various sizes, including studio apartments.
The construction of the entire project is completed, and the necessary
completion certificate has been obtained for the 13 residential towers, which also include
a commercial area. The possession of flats and commercial shops is currently in full
swing. As of March 2024, the Company has sold 1,387 flats and 47 shops and out of which
1380 flat owners and 46 shop owners have taken physical possession of their flats &
shops. Furthermore, as of March 31, 2024, the Company has executed 1,209 sub-lease deeds
in favour of the allottees.
Additionally, the maintenance of common areas and facilities has been
entrusted to the Resident Welfare Association, established in accordance with the
provisions of the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
d) THE EXPRESS PARK VIEW II
In collaboration with IITL Projects Limited, the Company has jointly
been developing the project "The Express Park View-II". IITL Projects Limited
has made an exit from the partnership on 06.10.2023. Nimbus Propmart Private Limited has
been admitted as a new partner in the partnership firm "M/s. IITL-Nimbus, The Express
Park View w.e.f 06.10.2023 sharing profit/loss of the firm in the ratio of their capital
contribution in the firm. In this project, a total of 10 towers (High Rise) have been
constructed by the firm, and Completion Certificate for all the ten towers has been duly
received from Competent Authority. The project comprises of total no. of 1320 flats out of
which 1261 flats has been sold out till March, 2024 and 1148 allottees have taken
possession of flats till March 31, 2024. As on 31st March 2024 firm has executed 790
Sub-Lease Deed in favour of the allottees.
The commercial area in the project in the name of "The Park
Street" consists of 39 commercial shops which are 100% sold out till March 31, 2024.
The commercial area is separately registered as independent project under Real Estate
(Regulation & Development) Act, 2016. The registration no. of the project is
UPRERAPRG180127. The firm has obtained the completion certificate for the same from the
competent authority.
The firm has, on March 31, 2021, launched the Low Rise Apartments in
the Project. It is separately registered as independent project under Real Estate
(Regulation & Development) Act, 2016. The Registration No. of the project is
UPRERAPRG555694. The extended date of Completion of the Project is
January 23, 2025. The projects consist of 16 Low rise Towers (G+4) having 310 Low rise
apartments. Firm has already booked 164 flats in the project till March 31, 2024.
e) NIMBUS THE PALM VILLAGE
In collaboration with IITL Projects Limited, the Company has jointly
been developing the project "Nimbus the Palm village". IITL Projects Limited has
made an exit from the partnership on 16.10.2023. Nimbus Propmart Private Limited has been
admitted as a new partner in the partnership firm M/s IITL-Nimbus, The Palm Village w.e.f
16.10.2023 sharing profit/loss of the firm in the ratio of their capital contribution in
the firm at any time.
The layout plans of the project has been approved by the competent
authority (YEIDA). Other necessary permissions are also obtained from the concerned
department(s). The firm has also obtained the RERA Registration No. from UP-RERA vide
Registration No. UPRERAPRJ558356/04/2024 dated 17.04.2024. Booking of flats/shop in the
project is open for sale in market.
Nimbus The Palm Village is located at Yamuna expressway which offers a
prime location near to upcoming Noida international airport, well connected to the
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The project is located opposite to International cricket stadium
and F1 & Moto GP Track.
The project offers 474 Nos of 3 BHK flats, majority with an approx.
size of 1128 sq. fts carpet area in 48 elegant independent floors, constructed within a
low rise G+4 structure and 702 Nos of One BHK Flats, majority with an approx. size of 248
sq. fts carpet area in 2 majestic High Rise Towers of 13 floors each. Project also offers
44 shops of various sizes.
3. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There was no change in the nature of business during the year under
review.
4. DIVIDEND AND RESERVES
Your Directors has decided not to recommend any dividend for the
financial year ended March 31, 2024. For the year under review, the Company is not
required to transfer any amount to any reserve.
Your Company did not have any funds lying unpaid or unclaimed for a
period of 7 (seven) years. Therefore, there were no funds which were required to be
transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) during the year under review.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Investor Education and Protection
Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, the Company was not
required to file any form with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs during the year under
review.
5. SHARE CAPITAL
The authorized share capital of the Company as on March 31, 2024 was
Rs. 45,00,00,000/- (Rupees Forty Five Crore only) consisting of:
i) Rs. 25,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Five Crore) consisting of
2,50,00,000 (Two Crore Fifty Lakhs) Equity Shares of Rs.10/- (Ten) each; and
ii) Rs. 20,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty Crore) consisting of 2,00,00,000
(Two Crores) Preference Shares of Rs. 10/- (Ten) each.
The issued, subscribed and paid capital of the Company, as on March 31
2024, is Rs. 30,49,30,000/-(Rupees Thirty Crore Forty Nine Lakh Thirty Thousand Only)
consisting of :
i) Rs. 10,83,80,000/- (Rupees Ten Crore Eighty-Three Lakh Eighty
Thousand Only) comprising 1,08,38,000 (One Crore Eight Lakh Thirty Eight Thousand) equity
shares of Rs. 10/- (Ten) each, fully paid up; and
ii) Rs. 19,65,50,000/-(Rupees Nineteen Crore Sixty-Five Lakh Fifty
Thousand Only) comprising 1,96,55,000 (One Crore Ninety Six Lakh Fifty-Five Thousand Only)
Zero % NonCumulative, Non-Convertible, Non-Participating, Preference Shares of Rs.
10/- (Ten) each fully paid-up.
During the year under review, there was no change in the capital
structure of the Company.
During the year under review, the Company has neither issued shares
with Differential Voting Rights nor granted Stock Options nor Sweat Equity.
6. DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
As on March 31, 2024, 93.26 % of the Company's total equity paid
up capital representing 1,01,07,289 equity shares are held in dematerialized form. SEBI
(LODR) Regulations, 2015 mandates that the transfer, transmission etc, shall be carried
out in dematerialized form only. The Company requests the shareholders who hold shares in
physical form to get their shares dematerialized.
7. LISTING OF SHARES
The Company's equity shares are listed at the BSE Limited (the
stock exchange). The annual listing fee for the year 2023-24 has been paid to stock
exchange.
8. DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL A. Appointment /
Re-appointment of Directors:
i. In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and the
Articles of Association of the Company read with the Companies (Appointment and
Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, Mr. Rajeev Kumar Asopa, Director (DIN: 00001277)
is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. He, being eligible,
seeks his re-appointment as Director at the 31st Annual General Meeting of the
Company. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has also reviewed his candidature for
re-appointment as Director liable to retire by rotation. The Nomination and Remuneration
Committee and the Board while considering his appointment have checked the declarations of
Mr. Rajeev Kumar Asopa that he is not debarred from holding the office by virtue of any
Order of MCA/SEBI or any other authority.
Your Directors based on the recommendation of Nomination and
Remuneration Committee recommends his re-appointment as Director liable to retiring by
rotation. The Board recommends an Ordinary Resolution for your approval.
ii. Based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration
Committee (NRC), the Board of Directors at its Meeting held on 12th August,
2024, inter alia, considered and recommended the appointment of following Directors to the
members at 31st AGM for approval:
Mr. Deepak Kumar Lath (DIN: 00341732) as an Independent Director
to hold the office as an Independent Director for a term of 5 (five) years from September
27, 2024 up to September 26, 2029 (both days inclusive),
Ms. Aradhana Singh (DIN: 10019212) as an Independent Woman
Director to hold the office as an Independent Director for a term of 5 (five) years from
September 27, 2024 up to September 26, 2029 (both days inclusive),
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board while
recommending the appointment Mr. Deepak Kumar Lath and Ms. Aradhana Singh have checked
their declarations that they are not debarred from holding the office of director by
virtue of any Order of MCA/SEBI or any other authority.
The Board recommends Special Resolution(s) for your approval.
A brief resume and other details relating to the Directors seeking
appointment / re-appointment, as stipulated under Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015 and Secretarial Standards are furnished in the notice convening the 31st
Annual General Meeting and forming a part of the Annual Report.
iii. Mr. Surinder Singh Chawla (DIN: 00398131), a Non-Executive
Independent Director, ceased to be a Independent Director of the Company with effect from
September 30, 2024, upon completion of second term of 5 (five) years.
B. KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
I) During the year under review, the Company has following Key
Managerial Personnel as per the definition of Section 2(51) read with Section 203 of the
Companies Act, 2013: -
S. No. Names |
Designation(s) |
1. Mr. Bipin Agarwal |
Chairman & Managing Director |
2. Mr. Jitendra Kumar |
Chief Financial Officer |
3. Ms. Nisha Sarayan# |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
#Ms. Nisha Sarayan, resigned from the post of Company Secretary and
Compliance Officer on April, 16 2024, owing to her pre-occupation.
II) On the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the
Board has appointed Ms. Ritika Aggarwal (M.No A69712) as Company Secretary and Compliance
Officer w.e.f June 25, 2024.
9. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In terms of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015, Mr. Surinder Singh Chawla, Ms. Anu Rai, and Mr. Debashis Nanda are the
Independent Directors of the Company as on date of this Report.
All Independent Directors of the Company have given declarations under
Section 149(7) of the Act, that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under
Section 149(6) of the Act and regulations 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Independent
Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which
exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to
discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and without any external
influence.
The Independent Directors of the Company have registered themselves
with the Independent Director's Database maintained by the Indian Institute Corporate
Affairs (IICA) and possess proficiency certificates.
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 as well as the Rules made thereunder and are
independent of the management.
10. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
During the year under review, 8 (Eight) Board meetings were held and
the gap between any two meetings did not exceed the period prescribed under the Companies
Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The details of Board's composition and
the attendance of each director during the financial year 2023-24 are given in the
corporate governance report forming a part of this Annual Report.
11. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board has 4 (Four) Committees i.e the Audit Committee, the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Stakeholders Relationship Committee and the
Committee of Independent Directors.
The Board at its meeting held on August 12, 2024 has reconstituted the
the Audit Committee, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Stakeholders
Relationship Committee by including Mr. Rajeev Kumar Asopa, Non-Executive Non Independent
Director as a member of these Committees.
The Board at its meeting held on August 12, 2024 has dissolved the
Committee of Independent Directors from August 12, 2024.
A detailed note on composition of the Committees including their terms
of reference has been provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming a part of this
Annual Report. The composition and term of reference of all the Committee(s) of the Board
are in line with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015.
12. STATUTORY DISCLOSURES
None of the Directors of your Company is disqualified for the financial
year 2023-24 as per the provisions of Section 164 and 167 of the Companies Act, 2013 Act.
The Directors of the Company have made necessary disclosures as required under various
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
13. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, your Company did not invite /accept any
deposits from public in terms of provisions of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013, read
with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 and no amount on account of
principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on the date of the
balance sheet.
Pursuant to the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, the
Company has filed requisite annual return in e-Form DPT-3 for outstanding receipt of
money/loans which are not considered as deposits for financial year ended March 31, 2024
with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).
14. INSURANCE
The Company's properties including building, plant and machinery,
stocks etc. have been adequately insured against major risks like fire, earthquake,
terrorism and burglary etc.
15. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
Particulars of loans, investments, guarantees etc. covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 34(3) read with
Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 are mentioned in the notes forming part of
the Financial Statements.
16. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
During the year under review, the Company entered into the transactions
with related parties as defined under Section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Companies (Specification of Definitions Details) Rules, 2014 and provisions of the SEBI
(LODR) Regulations, 2015, all of which were entered in the ordinary course of business and
at arm's length basis. However, no materials Related Party Transactions were entered
into by the Company which might have any potential conflict with the interests of the
Company.
During the year under review, all Related Party Transactions were
prior-approved by the Audit Committee. All repetitive Related Party Transactions along
with the estimated transaction value and terms thereof were approved by the Audit
Committee under "Omnibus Approval" before the commencement of financial year and
thereafter reviewed them quarterly. The Board also reviewed and approved the transactions
with related parties on the recommendation of the Audit Committee. The Company has a Board
approved policy on dealing with Related Party Transactions and the same has been uploaded
on the Company's website at:
https://www.nimbusprojectsltd.com/uploads/codes_policies/Revised_Policy_on_materiality_of_Related_Party_Transactions_and_on_dealing_with_Related_Party_Transactions.pdf
The details on Related Party Transactions as per Indian Accounting
Standard (IND AS) - 24 are set out in Note No. 30 to the Standalone and Consolidated
Financial Statements forming a part of this Annual Report.
The Form AOC - 2 pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is set out as
"Annexure- I" to this report.
17. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(n) of the Companies Act,
2013, the Company has identified risks that may threaten its existence. The Company has
framed a Risk Management Policy. The main objective of the Risk Management Policy of the
Company is to ensure sustainable business growth with stability and to promote a
pro-active approach in reporting, evaluating and resolving risks associated with the
business. The policy establishes a structured and disciplined approach to risk management
and guide decision making on risk related issues.
The Company identifies all strategic, operational and financial risks
that the Company faces, internally and externally by assessing and analyzing the latest
trends in risk information available and uses them to plan for risk management activities.
Pursuant to Regulation 21 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the
Company is not required to constitute a Risk Management Committee.
18. VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has established a "Vigil Mechanism" for its
employees and directors, enabling them to report any concerns of unethical behavior,
suspected fraud or violation of the Company's code of conduct. To this effect the
Board has adopted a "Whistle Blower Policy" which is overseen by the Audit
Committee. The policy provides safeguards against victimization of the whistle blower.
Employees and other stakeholders have direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee
for lodging concern if any, for necessary action. The details of such policy are available
on the website of the Company.
During the year under review, there were no complaints received under
the mechanism.
19. HOLDING & SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, JOINT VENTURE OR ASSOCIATE
COMPANIES
The Company neither has any holding & subsidiary, joint venture;
nor has any Company become or ceased to be its holding & subsidiary, joint venture,
during the year.
During the financial year under review, there were two associate
companies: i) Capital Infraprojects Private Limited; ii) Golden Palms Facility Management
Private Limited
20. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL
POSITION OF THE COMPANY
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company which occurred between the end of the financial year to which the
financial statements relate and the date of the report.
21. SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS
During the year under review, pursuant to Company's application
for scheme of amalgamation, Hon'ble NCLT, Delhi Bench has passed an order dated
February 20, 2024 directing the holding of meeting of Equity Shareholders of the Nimbus
Projects Limited (the transferee Company) and dispensing with the requirement of holding
meetings of the Preference Shareholders and the creditors of the Nimbus Projects Limited,
and dispensing with the requirement of holding meetings of the shareholders and the
creditors of the other Delhi based transferor Companies undergoing merger.
Further, pursuant to an application for scheme of amalgamation,
Hon'ble NCLT, Kolkata Bench has passed an order dated March 13, 2024 for dispensing
the meetings of Equity Shareholders and creditors of Kolkata based transferor Companies
undergoing merger with Nimbus Projects Limited (the transferee Company).
However, there were no other significant and material orders passed by
any regulators/courts/tribunals that could impact the going concern status and the
Company's operations in future during the year under review.
22. HUMAN RESOURCES
Employees are vital and most valuable assets of the Company and we have
created a favorable work environment in our organization. During the year under review,
there were 8 (Eight) employees on the Company's payroll and industrial relations
during the year under review remained cordial.
23. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
Your Company is engaged in real estate activity which is not a power
intensive sector. In view of the nature of activities, the particulars as prescribed under
Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 regarding Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption are not applicable
to the Company.
24. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, there was no foreign exchange inflow and
outflow during the year under review.
25. REMUNERATION DETAILS OF DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AND
EMPLOYEES
The Company has constituted a Nomination and Remuneration Committee in
accordance with the requirements Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Rules made thereunder and Regulation 19 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The details
relating to the Committee are given in the Corporate Governance section forming a part of
the Board Report.
The details of the remuneration of directors, key managerial personnel
and employees in terms of Section 197(12) read with Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration Managerial Personnel) 2014 are provided in "Annexure- II" to this
report.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, no employee of the Company employed throughout the year that was
in receipt of remuneration of rupees one crore two lakh or more. Further, during the year
under review, there was no employee of the Company employed for a part of year who was in
receipt of remuneration of rupees eight lakh and fifty thousand or more per month.
Further, there were no employee(s) in the Company who was in excess of the remuneration
drawn by the Managing Director during the financial year 2023-24 and held by himself or
along with his spouse and dependent children, not less than 2% of the equity shares of the
Company.
The Company has not granted any loan to its employees for purchase of
its own shares pursuant to Section 67 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Furthermore, a list of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn
during the financial year 2023-24 is annexed with the report as "Annexure- III".
26. AUDITORS AND AUDITOR'S REPORT
i. STATUTORY AUDITORS
At the 28th Annual General Meeting held on 30th
September 2021, M/s. Oswal Sunil & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 016520N) were
re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office from conclusion of the 28th
Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 33rd Annual General Meeting
of the Company. Further, they have confirmed that they are not disqualified from
continuing as Auditors of the Company.
ii. SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provision of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013,
your directors at their meeting held on May 29, 2023 had re-appointed Mr. Kapil Dev
Vashisth, Practicing Company Secretary (Certificate of Practice No. 5458) as the
Secretarial Auditors for the financial year 2023-24.
iii. INTERNAL AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provision of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013,
your directors had re-appointed M/s. Goyal Tarun & Associates, Chartered Accountants
(FRN: 026112N) as Internal Auditors for financial year 2023-24.
During the year, the Company continued to implement their suggestions
and recommendations to improve the control environment. Their scope of work includes
review of processes for safeguarding the assets of the Company, review of operational
efficiency, effectiveness of systems and processes, and assessing the internal control
strengths in all areas. Internal Auditors' findings are discussed with the management
and suitable corrective actions taken as per the directions of Audit Committee on an
ongoing basis to improve efficiency in operations.
iv. COST AUDITORS
In terms of the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Acts, 2013
read with the Rules made there under, the provisions of maintenance of cost records and
the provisions of cost audit are not applicable to your Company.
v. AUDITORS' REPORT
a) The Auditors' Reports on Standalone Financial Statement: The
standalone Auditors' Reports on standalone financial statement for the financial year
2023-24 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark. Further, the
report read together with the notes on accounts are selfexplanatory and therefore,
in the opinion of the Directors, do not call for any further explanation. The
Auditors' Report is enclosed with the financial statements in this Annual Report.
b) Board's Comment on the Consolidated Auditors' Reports on
Consolidated Standalone Financial Statement: The Board has examined the emphasis of
matter' mentioned in the consolidated audit report on the Consolidated Financial
Statement of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 w.r.t
Capital Infraprojects Private Limited, an Associate Company.
The Board of Directors of the Company noted the reply provided by the
Associate Company to the auditors' qualifications in the financial statement as on 31st
March, 2024 of the Capital Infraprojects Private Limited and the Board forwards the
follows replies based on the reply received from the associate company:
Auditors Comments:
1. "Refer Note 31 of the Revised lnd AS Financial statements
regarding "the material uncertainty relating to Going Concern" - As at March 31,
2024, the current liabilities of the Company exceeded its current assets by Rs 54.85 crore
(previous year Rs 17.39 crore). During the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company has
incurred loss (before exceptional item) of Rs 9.63 crore and has commitments falling due
within a year towards redemption of preference shares for Rs 41.46 crore, etc. These
conditions along with Company's inability to raise funds, with normal business
operations being substantially curtailed, losses incurred, and absence of any new business
plans indicate the existence of a material uncertainty and significant doubt about the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern. However, the management has
prepared the Revised Financial Statement as Going Concern."
Board's Reply :
Their management is currently exploring opportunities for its next
venture and is engaged in discussions with various organizations to explore join
development opportunities for the real estate projects. In addition to exploring joint
development opportunities, the management team is actively pursuing potential ventures for
the development of new real estate projects. The management assures that the Company is a
going concern and is actively engaged in commencing new real estate ventures."
Auditors Comments:
2. "We draw attention to Note 8(c) of the Revised lnd AS
Financial Statements. As on 31st March, 2024, the Company has significant Current
Liabilities towards unsecured lenders, development rights, customers, etc. ln our view,
the current assets are insufficient to liquidate the current liabilities. Also, Current
liability exists towards holders of Redeemable Preference Shares (RPS). Again, the
estimated realizable value of assets is short of RPS liability. These conditions indicate
the existence of uncertainty that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability
to realize its assets adequate enough to discharge its liabilities in the normal course of
business. The ultimate outcome of these matters ls at present not ascertainable".
Accordingly, we are unable to comment on the consequential impact, if any, on the
accompanying Revised lnd AS financial statements."
Our opinion is not modified in respect of above matter.
Board's Reply:
Their management has expanded the business horizons by undertaking new
allied activities and has thus amended the main object clause of the Memorandum of
Association in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on July 11, 2023 as to include the
business of real estate consultancy services , property marketing, real estate brokers,
agents, or facilitators in buying, selling, leasing, renting, or otherwise dealing with
immovable properties such as residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural or any
other type of real estate property or otherwise .
By undertaking the new activities, the company is hopeful that it will
generate enough cash flow to meet out its liabilities towards redemption of preference
shares.
Keeping in mind time involved in such infusion of fund, and with the
consents of the preference shareholders and equity shareholders, the company has extended
time period of redemption of preference shares for a further period of three years. This
period is still subsisting.
c) The Secretarial Auditors' Report (Form MR-3) for the financial
year 2023-24 is enclosed as "Annexure IV" to the Board's Report in this
Annual Report. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 2023-24 does not
contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
d) As required by the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 a certificate on
compliance conditions on Corporate Governance is enclosed as "Annexure-V" and
Certificate issued on qualification/ disqualification of Directors is enclosed as
"Annexure-VI". The certificates for financial year 2023-24 does not contain any
qualification, reservation or adverse remark. e) Pursuant to Regulation 24A of SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015 read with SEBI Circular CIR/CFD/CMD1/27/2019 dated February 08, 2019 a
Secretarial Compliance Report issued by Mr. Kapil Dev Vashisth, Practicing Company
Secretary, was filed by the Company to the stock exchanges within prescribed time for the
financial year 2023-24.
A copy of the certificate is enclosed as "Annexure-VII" to
the Board's report. The observations made by the PCS was duly replied therein.
27. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS
During the year under review, neither the Statutory Auditors nor the
Secretarial Auditors has reported any instance of fraud committed against the Company by
its officers or employees under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
28. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules
framed thereunder for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are not applicable to your
Company.
29. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Your Directors state that applicable Secretarial Standards issued by
the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and notified by Ministry of Corporate
Affairs (MCA) have been duly followed by Company.
30. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Act, the Directors of the Company state
that: a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ending March 31,
2024, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures; b) they have selected such accounting policies as
mentioned in Note No. 1 of the annual financial statements 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 as at March 31, 2024 and profit of the
Company for that period; c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance
of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities; d) annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern
basis; e) proper internal financial controls were in place and that such internal
financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively; and f) they have devised
proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that
such system was adequate and operating effectively.
31. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
In terms of the provision of Regulation 34(2)(e) read with Schedule V
of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, a Management Discussion & Analysis Report, for the
financial year under review, is presented in a separate section forming a part of the
Annual Report. This report is annexed herewith as "Annexure -VIII".
32. SCHEME OF AMALGMATION
The Board in its meeting held on September 28, 2022 has approved the
draft scheme of arrangement for amalgamation of Gupta Fincaps Private Limited, Urvashi
Finvest Private Limited, Intellectual Securities Private Limited, Happy Graphics And
Exhibition Private Limited, Link Vanijya Private Limited, Dynamo Infracon Private Limited,
Pushpak Trading & Consultancy Private Limited, Mokha Vyapaar Private Limited, Padma
Estates Private Limited (hereinafter collectively referred as Transferor Companies) with
the Nimbus Projects Limited (Transferee Company).
The scheme of arrangement for amalgamation was filed under the
provisions of Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 providing for amalgamation of
Gupta Fincaps Private Limited, Urvashi Finvest Private Limited, Intellectual Securities
Private Limited, Happy Graphics And Exhibition Private Limited, Link Vanijya Private
Limited, Dynamo Infracon Private Limited, Pushpak Trading & Consultancy Private
Limited, Mokha Vyapaar Private Limited, Padma Estates Private Limited (hereinafter
collectively referred as Transferor Companies) with the Nimbus Projects Limited
(Transferee Company) on December 16, 2023 before the Hon'ble National Company Law
Tribunal (NCLT), Delhi. Further, the NCLT vide its order dated February 20, 2024, directed
with the meetings of equity shareholders of the Nimbus Projects Limited and dispensed with
the requirement of holding preference shareholders and creditors meetings of the Nimbus
Projects Limited and shareholders and creditors meetings of the other Delhi based
Companies.
As members are aware, a meeting of equity shareholders was convened on
May 25, 2024 vide NCLT order dated February 20, 2024. Further, the Chairman appointed by
the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Delhi has filed a report to NCLT.
Subsequently, the Company filed a Second Motion Petition with the
Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi (NCLT') and the NCLT
through its order dated 14th June 2024, provided certain directions and fixed the next
date of hearing on 06th August, 2024 for sanctioning/ further directions of the
Scheme. The matter is under process under the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal
(NCLT), Delhi.
Further, the scheme of arrangement for amalgamation was filed under the
provisions of Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 providing for amalgamation of
Intellectual Securities Private Limited, Happy Graphics And Exhibition Private Limited,
Link Vanijya Private Limited, Pushpak Trading & Consultancy Private Limited, Mokha
Vyapaar Private Limited, Padma Estates Private Limited (hereinafter collectively referred
as Transferor Companies) with the Nimbus Projects Limited (Transferee Company) on December
22, 2023 before the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kolkata. Further,
the NCLT vide its order dated March 13, 2024, dispensed with the meetings of equity
shareholders, creditors of Kolkata based Companies. Subsequently, the Company filed a
Second Motion Petition with the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal Kolkata
(NCLT') bench. The matter is under process under the Hon'ble National
Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kolkata.
33. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate section on Corporate Governance practices followed by your
Company, as stipulated under Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V(C) of the SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015, is annexed as "Annexure - IX" to this report.
A certificate issued by Mr. Kapil Dev Vashisth, Practicing Company
Secretary regarding compliance of conditions of corporate governance as stipulated under
Schedule V(E) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 is annexed with this report.
34. PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN
AT WORK PLACE
Your Directors state that during the year under review, pursuant to the
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
the Company was not required to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee. Further,
during the year under review, there were no complaints or cases filed pursuant to the
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
35. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Act and Rule 12 of the Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return for the financial year
2023-24 is uploaded on the website of the Company and the same is available on:
https://www.nimbusprojectsltd.com/annual-return
36. STATEMENT CONTAINING SALIENT FEATURES OF SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT
VENTURE ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
During the year under review, your Company does not have any Subsidiary
Company or Joint Venture Company.
During the year under review, your Company has two associate companies:
Capital Infraprojects Private Limited and Golden Palms Facility Management Private
Limited. The highlights on the financial statements of both associates are as follows for
the financial year 2023-24:
Particulars |
Capital Infraprojects |
Golden Palms Facility |
|
Private Limited as at March 31, 2024 |
Management Private Limited as at March 31,
2024 |
|
(Rs. In Lakh) |
(Rs. In Lakh) |
Total Revenue |
1516.95 |
595.37 |
Less : Expenses |
2130.63 |
596.41 |
Profit/(loss) before Interest, Depreciation & Tax
(EBITDA) |
(613.68) |
(1.04) |
Finance Charges |
337.33 |
- |
Depreciation |
12.32 |
0.34 |
Provision for Income Tax (including for earlier years) |
5.02 |
- |
Exceptional Items |
- |
- |
Net Profit/(Loss) After Tax |
(321.43) |
(0.96) |
The consolidated profits of the Company get decreased upon
consolidation of financial statements of associate companies. A statement containing
salient features of the financial statements of associate companies, pursuant to section
129 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014,
in the prescribed form AOC-1 is attached herewith and forming a part of this Annual Report
as "Annexure-X."
37. BOARD POLICIES/CODES
Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the details of the policies/codes approved and adopted by
the Board are uploaded on Company's website:
https://www.nimbusprojectsltd.com/codes-policies
38. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies
(Meeting of the Board and its powers) Rules, 2014 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, your
Company has adopted familiarization programs for Independent Directors and other directors
to familiarize them with the Company, their role, rights, responsibilities, nature of the
industry in which the Company operates, business model, management structure, industry
overview, internal control system and processes, risk management framework etc.
Your Company aims to provide its Independent Directors, insight into
the Company's business model enabling them to contribute effectively. The details of
familiarization programs may be accessed on the website of the Company, at:
https://www.nimbusprojectsltd.com/familiarization-programmes
39. EVALUATION OF BOARD, COMMITTEES, DIRECTORS AND KMP
Pursuant to Sections 134(3)(p), 178(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Part-VIII of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 the Nomination & Remuneration
Committee (NRC) shall specify the manner for effective evaluation of performance of the
Board, its committees, individual directors and key managerial personnel(KMP). The
evaluation can be carried out by the Board or by the NRC or by independent agency. The NRC
shall review its compliance. Further, Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 17(10) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 state that the performance evaluation
of Independent Directors shall be done by the entire Board of Directors, excluding the
Director being evaluated.
SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, mandates that the Board shall monitor
and review the Board evaluation framework. SEBI vide Circular dated January 5, 2017 has
issued a Guidance Note on Board Evaluation for Listed Companies.
The performance evaluation of the Board as a whole, its committees, all
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) for the financial year 2023-24, was
conducted based on the criteria and framework adopted by the Nomination & Remuneration
Committee. The evaluation process has been further explained in the Corporate Governance
report. The Board approved and took note of the evaluation results as collated by the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
40. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL (IFC) AND ITS ADEQUACY
The Company has put in place, an internal financial control system,
within the meaning of the explanation to Section 134(5)(e) of the Companies Act, 2013 to
ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of its business including adherence to
Company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of
frauds and errors and proper recording of financial & operational information,
compliance of various internal control and other regulatory/statutory compliances.
All Internal Audit findings and control systems are periodically
reviewed by the Audit Committee, which provides strategic guidance on internal control.
For the financial year ended March 31, 2024, your directors are of the
opinion that the Company has adequate IFC commensurate with the nature and size of its
business operations and it is operating effectively and no material weakness exists.
41. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 AND SETTLEMENT OF LOAN, IF ANY
There were no applications made or any proceedings were pending against
the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year under review.
Further, there was no instance of valuation of amount for settlement of
loan(s) from Banks and Financial Institutions.
42. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO SHAREHOLDERS
All important and pertinent investor's information such as
financial results, policies/codes, disclosures and project updates are made available on
the Company's website (www.nimbusprojectsltd.com) on a regular basis.
43. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors express a deep sense of gratitude to the shareholders,
banks, financial institutions, stakeholders, business associates, Central and State
Governments for their co-operation and support and look forward to their continued support
in future. Your Directors very warmly thank all our employees for their contribution to
the Company's performance. We applaud them for their superior levels of competence,
dedication and commitment to our Company.
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For and on behalf of Board of Directors |
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Nimbus Projects Limited |
Date: August 12, 2024 |
Bipin Agarwal |
Place: New Delhi |
Chairman & Managing Director |
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DIN: 00001276 |