To
The Members of
Neueon Towers Limited
Your directors have pleasure in presenting before you the 18th Board's Report on the
Company's business and operations, together with the audited financial statements
(standalone & consolidated) for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
Update on implementation of the Resolution Plan'
In accordance with the applicable provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016
("IBC/Code"), the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process ("CIRP
Process") of M/s. Neueon Towers Limited ("Company"), the Hon'ble NCLT has
approved the Resolution Plan submitted by a consortium led by PRECA Solutions India
Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as "Resolution Applicant") vide its
Order dated October 23, 2024 ("Approval Order"). The Resolution Applicant has
then formed an SPV namely "PRECA Structures Private Limited" for implementation
of the approved resolution plan. The resolution plan is thus binding on all stakeholders
The Monitoring Committee was formed on November 04, 2024 and new Board of Directors, Audit
Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholder Relationship Committee
has been reconstituted on December 02, 2024 to manage affairs of the company as per
approved resolution plan. Post reconstitution of new Board of Directors, the Board of
Directors of the Company is duly constituted with proper balance of Executive Directors,
Non-Executive Directors and Independent Directors and is currently implementing the
resolution plan. 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 approved resolution
plan, provisions of the Act/Listing Agreement. The trading in the shares of the company
were suspended by both the stock exchanges (BSE and NSE) w.e.f. November 06th 2024,
pursuant to the corporate action i.e., capital reduction as per Hon'ble NCLT order dated
October 23rd 2024. The Company has filed application with BSE limited and National Stock
Exchange of India seeking listing of securities issued pursuant reduction of share capital
from Rs. 56,54,45,250/- to Rs. 5,65,44,552/- (by way of reducing the Face Value from
Rs.10/- each to Re. 1/- each) in compliance the Approved Resolution Plan approved by order
passed by the Hon'ble NCLT, Hyderabad bench dated October 23rd 2024 and under Regulation
28(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015.
The company is yet to receive in-principle listing approval from both the exchanges.
Members are requested to read this report in light of the fact that the new Board and the
new management is currently implementing the resolution plan.
Standalone and Consolidated Financial Highlights:
In compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act'), and SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing
Regulations') the Company has prepared its financial statements as per Indian Accounting
Standards (Ind AS') for the FY 2024-25. The financial highlights of the Company's
standalone operations are as follows:
(Amount in Lakhs)
Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Total Income |
556.61 |
152.72 |
Total Expenditure |
9,630.28 |
9,522.48 |
Profit before Tax |
(9,073.68) |
(9,369.77) |
Provision for Tax |
-- |
-- |
Profit after Tax |
(9,073.68) |
(9,369.77) |
Transfer to General Reserve |
-- |
-- |
Profit available for appropriation |
-- |
-- |
Provision for Proposed Dividend |
-- |
-- |
Provision for Corporate Tax |
-- |
-- |
The financial highlights of the Company's consolidated operations are as follows:
(Amount in Lakhs)
Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Total Income |
556.61 |
152.72 |
Total Expenditure |
9,630.28 |
9,522.48 |
Profit before Tax |
(9,073.68) |
(9,369.77) |
Provision for Tax |
-- |
-- |
Profit after Tax |
(9,073.68) |
(9,369.77) |
Transfer to General Reserve |
-- |
-- |
Profit available for appropriation |
-- |
-- |
Provision for Proposed Dividend |
-- |
-- |
Provision for Corporate Tax |
-- |
-- |
Performance a) Operations
The total revenue of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, was
556.61 lakhs, representing a increase from 152.72 lakhs in the previous financial year.
Despite the growth in revenue, the Company incurred a net loss of 9,073.68 lakhs during
the year, primarily due to depreciation. However, this marks a slight improvement compared
to the net loss of 9,369.77 lakhs reported in the previous year. b) Prospects
The Company was admitted for Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process in the year 2019
and thereafter the Company activities in all respects were deteriorated until the new
management took over the Company very recently as per the Resolution Plan approved by the
Hon'ble NCLT and the management is is studying the current business lines of the Company
in order to identify and focus on the profit generating lines.
Your company aims to realize two established objectives: Transform steel from a
commodity and product into a service, and leverage on the Company excellence in the
production of quality long steel. Company aims to emerge as the first integrated player in
the towers segment in South India. This can be possible due to the company's resounding
expertise in rerolling facilities that help in tower fabrication as per customer specific
sizes, within far lesser timeframes.
Change in the nature of business
There was no change in nature of the business of the Company during the financial year
ended on March 31, 2025.
Listing of Company's Equity Shares
The Company's Equity shares were listed with M/s. BSE Limited and M/s. National Stock
Exchange of India Limited (Stock Exchanges). In March 22nd 2024, the stock exchanges i.e.,
NSE & BSE had granted approval for recommencement of trading which was under
suspension from January 06, 2022. With effect from November 06th 2024, trading in shares
has been suspended due to various corporate actions as per approved resolution plan.
Share Capital
During the F.Y. 2024-25, there is change in share capital of the company.
As per approved resolution plan, the capital restructuring of the Company is under
process by way of reduction of equity share capital through reduction in face value of
equity share of Rs. 10/- each to Rs. 1/- each as provided below in tabular format:
Sl No. |
Category |
Erstwhile Paid-up Equity Share Capital (in Rs.) |
Erstwhile No. of Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each |
New Paid-up Equity Share Capital as per the approved Resolution Plan
(post reduction in capital) (in Rs.) |
New No. of Equity Shares of Rs. 1/- each as per the approved
Resolution Plan (post reduction in face value from Rs. 10/- each to Rs. 1/- each) |
1 |
Erstwhile Promoters* |
21,07,44,430 |
2,10,74,443 |
2,10,74,443 |
2,10,74,443 |
2 |
Public |
35,47,01,090 |
3,54,70,109 |
3,54,70,109 |
3,54,70,109 |
|
Total |
56,54,45,520 |
5,65,44,552 |
5,65,44,552 |
5,65,44,552 |
* The erstwhile promoters shall be re-classified to public category and accordingly
their new shares post reduction in capital due to reduction in face value from Rs. 10/-
each to Rs. 1/- shall be categorized as public holding. During the year and as per
approved resolution plan, company has extinguished of entire Cumulative Redeemable
Preference Shares (CRPS) capital of INR 1,26,83,229/-
Employees Stock Options
No employee was issued Stock Option, during the year equal to or exceeding 1% of the
issued capital of the Company at the time of grant.
Buy Back of shares and disinvestment
The Company has not bought back any of its securities and there was no disinvestment
during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025.
Compliance with Secretarial Standards
The Company complied with all applicable mandatory Secretarial Standards issued by the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
The Company has adopted Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) with effect from April 1,
2017 pursuant to Ministry of Corporate Affairs' notification of the Companies (Indian
Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015. The standalone and consolidated financial statements of
the Company, forming part of the Annual Report, have been prepared and presented in
accordance with all the material aspects of the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind
AS') as notified under section 133 of the Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies
(Indian Accounting Standards) Rules 2015 (by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA'))
and relevant amendment rules issued thereafter and guidelines issued by the Securities
Exchange Board of India ("SEBI").
Transfer of unclaimed Dividend(s)/ Shares to Investor Education and Protection Fund
During the FY 2025-26, there was no unpaid/ unclaimed dividend pertaining to FY 2017-18
to be transferred to the Investors Education and Protection Fund (IEPF') Account
established by the Central Government. Pursuant to the provisions of Investor Education
and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as
amended, the shares on which dividend remains unpaid / unclaimed for seven consecutive
years or more shall be transferred to the Investor's Education and Protection Fund
(IEPF') after giving due notices to the concerned shareholders, which is not
applicable to the Company during the year.
Unclaimed securities demat suspense account
There were no unclaimed securities to be kept in the demat suspense account.
Transfer to reserves
For the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the Company has not transferred any amount
to General Reserves and Surplus Account.
Significant and material orders passed by the regulators
During the FY 2024-25, the Hon'ble NCLT, Hyderabad bench passed an Order on October 23,
2024 approving the Resolution Plan of the Company and the said Resolution Plan is under
the process of implementation for the Company. Apart from above, there were no significant
and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going
concern status and Company's operations in future.
Management Discussion & Analysis
Various business aspects including market conditions, business opportunities,
challenges etc. have been discussed at length in the Management's Discussion and Analysis
(MD&A), which forms part of this Annual Report.
Dividend
The Company has not declared any dividend during the year.
Change in the nature of the business, if any:
There is no change in the nature of the business of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries or associates, during the year under review.
Particulars in respect of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign
exchange earnings and outgo
The information on Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange
Earnings and outgo required to be disclosed under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act,
2013, read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are provided in the
Annexure-I forming part of this Report.
Subsidiary, Associate and Joint Venture Companies
As on March 31, 2025, your company is having one wholly owned subsidiary M/s.
Digitech Business Systems Limited, Hong Kong.
Performance and financial position of each of the subsidiaries, associates and joint
ventures:
As per Rule 8 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a Report on the performance and
financial position of each of the subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies of
the Company is enclosed as Annexure-II to this Report.
Material Changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the
Company that have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which
the financial statements relate and the date of the Report i.e. between March 31, 2025 to
July 15, 2025.
Fixed deposits:
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public in terms of Section 73 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on public
deposits was outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet for the FY 2024-25.
Consolidated financial Statements
As per Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the consolidated financial statement
of the Company and all its Subsidiary prepared in accordance with the applicable
accounting standards forms part of this Annual Report. Further, a statement containing
salient features of the financial statements of our subsidiaries and associates in the
prescribed form in AOC-1 is attached as Annexure-II to the Directors' Report. As per the
provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has placed separately
the un-audited financial statements of its subsidiary (not operating) on its website
www.neueon.in and copies of un-audited financial statements of the subsidiaries will be
provided to the Members at their request.
Statement of Particulars of Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel/
employees:
Information required pursuant to Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 5 of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
is provided along with a statement containing, inter alia, names of employees employed
throughout the financial year and in receipt of remuneration of Rs. 102 lakhs or more,
employees employed for part of the year and in receipt of Rs. 80.50 lakhs or more per
annum, pursuant to Rule 5(2) the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided as Annexure-III to this report.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments
During the year under review, there is no loans, guarantees or Securities or
Investments made by the company.
Board of Directors and Key Management Personnel
Our company has reconstituted 6 (six) Board of Directors which includes women directors
as per Approved Resolution Plan and as required under Reg. 17 of the SEBI LODR
Regulations, 2015 and Companies Act, 2013:
S. No. |
Name of Director |
Date of appointment |
Designation |
Category |
1 |
Mr. Sudheer Rayachoti |
06.11.2024 |
Chairman and Managing Director |
Executive |
2 |
Mr. PVS Santharam |
02.12.2024 |
Whole time Director |
Executive |
3 |
Ms. G Anupama |
11.11.2024 |
Women Director |
Non-Executive and Independent |
4 |
Ms. Surabhi Verma |
09.06.2025 |
Additional Women Director |
Non-Executive and Independent |
5 |
Mr. M Purusothama Reddy |
02.12.2024 |
Director |
Non-Executive and Independent |
6 |
Mr. N Muneyya |
11.11.2024 |
Director |
Non-Executive and Independent |
As per approved resolution plan, the following directors deemed to have resigned
(w.e.f. 06 Nov 2024) as directors from the Board upon reconstitution of board of directors
by resolution applicant. a) Mr. Srinivasa Raju Gottumukkala b) Mr. Venkata Bhaskara Rao
Maddala c) Mr. Lanka Visweswar Rao d) Mr. Hanumantha Rao Sandepudi (deceased)
During the year, Mr. V Naveen Babu has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and
Mr. Subrat Sahoo has been appointed as Company Secretary and General Manager (Legal) of
the company. As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Sudheer Rayachoti will
retire at the ensuing annual general meeting and, being eligible, seek re-appointment. The
Board of Directors recommends their re-appointment.
Familiarisation Programme
Familiarization programmes were conducted time to time to make directors aware about
operations and policies of the company.
Board Meetings:
The Board and Committee meetings are pre-scheduled and a tentative calendar of the
meetings shall be finalised in consultation with the Directors to facilitate them to plan
their schedule. However, in case of urgent business needs, approval is taken by passing
resolutions through circulation. During the year under review, total 6 (six) board
meetings were held. The details of the meetings including the composition of various
committees are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
Performance Evaluation:
The formal annual evaluation of the performance of the Board as well as non-independent
directors was undertaken by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The performance of
Board Committees and of individual independent directors was undertaken by the Board
members. The manner of the evaluation of the Board and other Committees has been
determined by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee as per SEBI circular dated January
05, 2017.
Declaration from Independent Directors:
The independent directors have submitted the declaration of independence stating that
they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed in sub-section (6) of Section 149 of
the Companies Act, 2013 as well as under Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Opinion of the Board:
The Board is of the opinion that all the independent directors appointed during the
year meet the criteria of independence and the Board is satisfied about their integrity,
expertise and experience (including proficiency).
Policy on Directors' Appointment and Remuneration
The policy of the Company on directors' appointment and remuneration, including
criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director
and other matters are adopted as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The
remuneration paid to the Directors is as per the terms laid out in the nomination and
remuneration policy of the Company.
The nomination and remuneration policy is adopted by the Board and said policy is
placed on the Company's website www.neueon.in.
Dividend Distribution Policy
The web link of the Dividend Distribution Policy is placed on the Company's Website
www.neueon.in for the perusal of the shareholders.
Risk Management
Your Company had formulated a risk management policy for dealing with different kinds
of risks that it faces in the day-to-day operations of the Company. Risk Management Policy
of the company outlines different kinds of risks and risk mitigating measures to be
adopted by the Board. The Company has adequate internal financial control systems and
procedures to mitigate the risk. The risk management procedure is reviewed by the Board of
Directors on a regular basis.
Adequacy of Internal Financial Controls
The internal financial controls with reference to the Financial Statements, apart from
statutory audit, internal audit and cost audit compliance, are adequate to the size and
operations of the Company.
Directors' responsibility statement
In terms of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the
Company states that: i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures; ii. the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the
financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period; iii. the
directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of Companies Act for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities: iv. the
directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; v. the directors had
laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal
financial controls are adequate and were operative effectively; and vi. the directors had
devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and
that such systems were adequate and operative effectively.
That, a system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in
place and were adequate and operating effectively.
Related Party Transactions
In accordance with Section 134(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(2) of Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014, there were no materially significant related party transactions
made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other
designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at
large. The details of related party disclosures as stated in the notes to the financial
statements forms part of this annual report.
Vigil Mechanism
The Company established a whistleblower policy in order to assure that the business is
conducted with integrity and that the Company's financial information is accurate.
Auditors:
(a)Statutory Auditors
M/s. RPSV & Co. (FRN.: 013151S), Chartered Accountants has been appointed as
Statutory Auditor of the Company for term of 5 (Five) consecutive years commencing from
F.Y. 2024-25 to 2028-29 in 17th Annual General Meeting held on 31st
December 2024. Due to professional preoccupation, RPSV & Co., Chartered Accountants,
(FRN 013151S) has expressed their inability to continue as statutory auditors of the
Company vide their resignation letter dated July 10, 2025. Based on the experience and
competency of the Auditors, requirement of the Company and other relevant aspects, the
Board of Directors (the Board') at their meeting held on July 15, 2025, considered
and recommended the appointment of M/s. ASKM & Co., Chartered Accountants, (Firm
Registration No. 012799S) and Peer Review Certificate No. 017150, Hyderabad, as Statutory
Auditors of the Company for a first term of 5 (Five) consecutive years commencing from
F.Y. 2025-26 to 2029-30, for the approval of shareholders at ensuing Annual General
Meeting, to fill the casual vacancy caused by the resignation of M/s. RPSV & Co.
(FRN.: 013151S), Chartered Accountants. M/s. ASKM & Co., Chartered Accountants have
confirmed that they are eligible for appointment and their appointment, if made, would be
within the prescribed limits and shall be in accordance with the conditions and criteria
as prescribed under section 139, 141 and other applicable provisions of the Act and Rules
made thereunder and board confirmed their eligibility under the relevant provisions of
Chapter X of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder. The Board has accordingly
recommended to the shareholders for their appointment for a first term of 5 (Five)
consecutive years who shall hold the office till the conclusion of 23rd Annual
General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2030.
Pursuant to notification from the MCA dated 07.05.2018, ratification of appointment of
statutory auditors at every Annual General Meeting has been omitted.
Auditors' Qualifications/reservations/adverse remarks/ Frauds reported:
The Board of Directors in its meeting held on May 17, 2027 duly reviewed the Statutory
Auditor's Report on the Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2025. In line there off,
qualifications/ emphasis of the matter and management replies as below:
Statutory Auditors Qualifications in the Secretarial Audit Report |
Management Replies |
Auditor's Report -Standalone Non-conduct of Impairment Testing (Ind
AS 36): The Company has not conducted an impairment assessment of its Property, Plant and
Equipment (PPE), investments, and other financial assets despite the existence of
impairment indicators, such as: |
The Hon'ble NCLT has approved the Resolution Plan submitted by a
consortium led by PRECA Solutions India Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as
"Resolution Applicant") vide its Order dated 23rd Oct, 2024 ("Approval
Order"). The Resolution |
Continued accumulated losses and a negative net worth position;
Underutilized or non-operational assets. |
Applicant has then formed an SPV namely "PRECA Structures
Private Limited" for implementation of the approved resolution plan. The new Board of
Directors has been reconstituted to manage affairs of the company w.e.f. 06th Nov 2024
which is confident run the business of the Company successfully in the coming years for
the benefit of all the stakeholders of the Company. The new Board of Directors has been
reconstituted to manage affairs of the company w.e.f. 06th Nov 2024 which is confident run
the business of the Company successfully in the coming years for the benefit of all the
stakeholders of the Company. |
In the absence of an independent valuation or impairment testing,
we are unable to ascertain whether the carrying values of these assets are appropriate or
require adjustments. |
The Hon'ble NCLT has approved the Resolution Plan submitted by a
consortium led by PRECA Solutions India Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as
"Resolution Applicant") vide its Order dated 23rd Oct, 2024 ("Approval
Order"). The Resolution Applicant has then formed an SPV namely "PRECA
Structures Private Limited" for implementation of the approved resolution plan. The
new Board of Directors has been reconstituted to manage affairs of the company w.e.f. 06th
Nov 2024 which is confident run the business of the Company successfully in the coming
years for the benefit of all the stakeholders of the Company. The new Board of Directors
has been reconstituted to manage affairs of the company w.e.f. 06th Nov 2024 which is
confident run the business of the Company successfully in the coming years for the benefit
of all the stakeholders of the Company. |
Implementation Status of Resolution Plan As of the balance sheet
date: The Company has executed 50% of the settlement obligations to financial and
operational creditors under the approved Resolution Plan. |
The Hon'ble NCLT has approved the Resolution Plan submitted by a
consortium led by PRECA Solutions India Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as
"Resolution Applicant") vide its Order dated 23rd Oct, 2024 ("Approval
Order"). |
The continued solvency and operational stability of the Company
depend on the timely execution of the remaining obligations and implementation measures as
laid down in the Resolution Plan approved by the Hon'ble NCLT, Hyderabad bench order dated
on October 23, 2024. |
The Resolution Applicant has then formed an SPV namely "PRECA
Structures Private Limited" for implementation of the approved resolution plan. The
new Board of Directors has been reconstituted to manage affairs of the company w.e.f. 06th
Nov 2024 which is confident run the business of the Company successfully in the coming
years for the benefit of all the |
While this does not constitute a material misstatement, it is
significant to users of the financial statements. |
stakeholders of the Company. The new Board of Directors has been
reconstituted to manage affairs of the company w.e.f. 06th Nov 2024 which is confident run
the business of the Company successfully in the coming years for the benefit of all the
stakeholders of the Company. |
Auditor's Report Consolidated Non-Conduct of Asset Impairment Test
(Ind AS 36 Impairment of Assets) |
The Hon'ble NCLT has approved the Resolution Plan submitted by a
consortium led by PRECA Solutions India Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as
"Resolution Applicant") vide its Order dated 23rd Oct, 2024 ("Approval
Order"). The Resolution Applicant has then formed an SPV namely "PRECA
Structures Private Limited" for implementation of the approved resolution plan. The
new Board of Directors has been reconstituted to manage affairs of the company w.e.f. 06th
Nov 2024 which is confident run the business of the Company successfully in the coming
years for the benefit of all the stakeholders of the Company. The new |
As per Ind AS 36, an entity is required to test for impairment
whenever there are indicators that an asset's carrying amount may not be recoverable. |
Board of Directors has been reconstituted to manage affairs of the
company w.e.f. 06th Nov 2024 which is confident run the business of the Company
successfully in the coming years for the benefit of all the stakeholders of the Company. |
The Company has not performed an impairment test on its property,
plant & equipment (PPE), investments, and other financial assets, despite: The
Company's significant accumulated losses and negative net worth. Certain assets being non-
operational or underutilized. |
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In the absence of an independent fair valuation or impairment
study, we are unable to determine whether the carrying amounts of assets are recoverable
or require impairment adjustments. |
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Investment in Unquoted Equities (Ind AS 109 Financial
Instruments) The parent Company had made investment in its subsidiary amounting to
Rs.13,993.47 Lakhs since 2007 has been carry forward at cost, However, the current fair
value of these investments has not been ascertained by the management, no valuation study
has been conducted to assess potential impairment, Consequently, recoverability of this
investment is uncertain. We did not audit the financial statements of Digitech Systems Pvt
Ltd, which reflects total assets of Rs. 17,430.88 Lakhs as of March 31, 2025 |
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and a net loss after tax Nil. These financial statements have bot
been reviewed or audited by us and we have relied solely on management representations.
Our opinion is qualified in respect of this matter. |
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As of the balance sheet date: The Company has executed 50% of the
settlement obligations to financial and operational creditors under the approved
Resolution Plan. |
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The continued solvency and operational stability of the Company
depend on the timely execution of the remaining obligations and implementation measures as
laid down in the Resolution Plan approved by the Hon'ble NCLT, Hyderabad bench order dated
on October 23, 2024. |
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While this does not constitute a material misstatement, it is
significant to users of the financial statements. |
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(b)Secretarial Auditors & Secretarial Audit Report
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 read with
Regulation 24A of SEBI LODR Regulations, as amended, the Board, subject to the approval of
the shareholders, has appointed M/s. RPR & Associates, Company Secretaries to
undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for a period of five years i.e. from FY
2025- 26 to FY 2029-30. The Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s. RPR & Associates
for the period under review in Form MR-3 is in Annexure-IV to this Report. Management
Representation forms part of qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks in the
Secretarial Audit Report.
(c) Internal Auditors
During the year under review, the Company has appointed M/s. PVRM & Associates,
Chartered
Accountants as internal auditors to review internal controls and operating systems and
procedures.
(d) Cost Auditors
Appointment of Cost Auditors is not applicable as the turnover is less than applicable
limit and hence maintenance of cost records was not applicable to the Company.
(e) Cost Audit Records
Pursuant to the rules made by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of Section
148 of the Act, the maintenance of cost records is not applicable to the company for the
year under review.
Declaration as per Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013
During the year, the statutory auditors and secretarial auditors have not reported any
instances of frauds committed by or against the Company by its Directors/ Officers/
Employees to the Audit Committee under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
rules made thereof. Therefore, no details are required to be disclosed under Section 134
(3) (ca) of the Act.
Insurance:
All properties and insurable interests of the Company including buildings, plant and
machinery and stocks have been fully insured.
Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives:
Since the Company did not have profits (average net profits for the last three
financial years), it was not obligated to contribute towards CSR activities during FY
2024-25. The Annual Report on Corporate Social Responsibility u/s 135 of the Companies
Act, 2013 is not required to be given as the Company was not required to contribute
towards CSR activities during FY 2024-25.
Annual Return:
As required pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of the
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 (as amended), a copy of the Annual
Return of the Company shall be placed on the Website of the Company at www.neueon.in.
Human resources
The management believes that competent and committed human resources are vitally
important to attain success in the organisation. In line with this philosophy, utmost care
is being exercised to attract quality resources and suitable training is imparted on
various skill-sets and behaviour. Various initiatives were undertaken to enhance the
competitive spirit and encourage bonding teamwork among the employees and could achieve
the targeted growth in the performance of the Company.
Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment
The Company has formulated and implemented a policy for Prevention of Sexual Harassment
of Women at workplace. During the year under review, the Company has not received any
complaints under the policy. The Company has many systems, processes and policies to
ensure professional ethics and harmonious working environment. We follow Zero Tolerance
towards Corruption and unethical conduct. The Company has complied with provisions
relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment
of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. During the
financial year ended March 31, 2025, the Company has not received any Complaints
pertaining to Sexual Harassment.
Statement of deviation(s) or variation(s) in the use of proceeds
Pursuant to Regulation 32(1)(b) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, this is to state that this
Regulation is not applicable to the Company since the Company has not made public issue,
rights issue or preferential issue during the year under review and accordingly there are
no deviations or variations in the use of proceeds from the objects stated in the offer
document or explanatory statement to the notice for the general meeting, as applicable.
Corporate Governance:
A separate section on Corporate Governance practices followed by your Company, as
stipulated under Schedule V(C) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 is annexed hereto as
Annexure-VI and forming part of this report.
Auditors' certificate on Corporate Governance
As required by SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, the auditor's certificate on corporate governance regarding the compliance of
conditions forms integral of this Report.
Statement containing additional information as required under Schedule V of the
Companies Act, 2013
A statement containing additional information as required under Clause IV of Section II
of Part II of Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013 is provided in the Report on Corporate
Governance, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Maternity benefit provided by the company under Maternity Benefit Act 1961
The Company confirms that it has followed the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. All eligible
women employees received the required benefits, including paid leave, continued salary and
service, and post-maternity support like nursing breaks and flexible work options.
Data Privacy, Data Protection, and Cybersecurity
The Company is committed to upholding the highest standards of data privacy and
protection. In light of the increasing reliance on digital infrastructure, the Company has
implemented comprehensive cybersecurity and data protection policies, aligned with
industry best practices and the evolving regulatory framework, including provisions under
the Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable data protection regulations. Key
initiatives undertaken during the year include: - Deployment of end-to-end encryption and
multi-layered security protocols for data storage and transfer. - Regular third-party
cybersecurity audits and vulnerability assessments. - Employee training programs on data
protection and cybersecurity awareness. - Strict access control mechanisms and
implementation of role-based permissions. - Data breach response protocols in accordance
with the CERT-In guidelines. The Company continues to invest in digital infrastructure to
ensure robust protection of stakeholder information and business continuity.
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.
Appointment of Designated Person (Management and Administration) Rules 2014 - Rule 9 Of
the Companies Act 2013.
In accordance with Rule 9 of the Appointment of Designated Person (Management and
Administration) Rules 2014, it is essential for the Company to designate a responsible
individual for ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. The Company has proposed
and appointed Mr. Sudheer Rayachoti, Managing Director of the Company as a Designated
Person by the Board and the same shall be reported in the Annual Return of the Company.
Details of application made or any proceeding pending under the insolvency and
bankruptcy code, 2016
During the year under review, no application was made under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and there were no one time settlement with any of the Banks or
Financial Institutions.
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR)
The Listing Regulations mandate the inclusion of the BRSR as part of the Annual Report
for top 1,000 listed entities based on market capitalisation. In accordance with the
Listing Regulations, our company does not fall under 1,000 listed entities based on market
capitalisation.
Cautionary Statement
Statements in this Report, particularly those which relate to Management Discussion and
Analysis as explained in the Corporate Governance Report, describing the Company's
objectives, projections, estimates and expectations may constitute forward looking
statements' within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results might
differ materially from those either expressed or implied in the statement depending on the
circumstances.
Appreciation
The board wish to place on record its appreciation to employees at all levels for their
hard work, dedication and commitment. The enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of the
employees have enabled the Company to stream line all the pending compliances and thereby
to have a fresh start for the Company.
Acknowledgements:
Your directors would like to place on record their sincere appreciation to customers,
business associates, bankers, vendors, government agencies and shareholders for their
continued support.
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