Dear Members,
Your Directors are pleased to present the Forty-third Annual Report of Panabyte
Technologies Limited (formerly known as Panache Innovations Limited) ("the
Company") on the business and operations of the Company, together with the Audited
Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. In compliance with the
applicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutory modification(s) or
re-enactment(s) thereof, for time being in force) ("the Act") and the Securities
and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 ("the SEBI Regulations"), this report covers the financial results and
other development during the financial year 1st April, 2023 to 31st March,
2024 and other developments up to the date of the Board meeting held on 09th August,
2024 to approve this report, in respect of the Company.
STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS Financial Highlights
The summarized financial results of your Company are given below:
(Rs. in lakhs)
Particulars |
Financial Year Ended as on 31/03/2024 |
Financial Year Ended as on 31/03/2023 |
Revenue from operations (net) |
375.48 |
886.69 |
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and prior period
adjustments (excluding other income) |
(0.01) |
2.36 |
Depreciation and amortization expenses |
11.95 |
12.37 |
Finance Cost |
43.55 |
39.87 |
Profit before tax (PBT) |
(59.90) |
(60.27) |
Profit after tax and minority interest (PAT) |
(45.71) |
(44.73) |
*Previous year figures have been regrouped / rearranged wherever necessary.
Accounting treatment in preparation of Financial Statements
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting
Standards (Ind AS) as per the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 notified
under Section 133 and other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Performance
During the year, the Company achieved/incurred total revenue of 3,75,47,509 as compared
to 8,86,69,319 in the previous year.
The Earnings before Interest, Depreciation, Tax and Appropriations (EBITDA) stood at
(749) in the current year as compared to 2,36,092 in the previous year.
The Company incurred loss. The Net Loss after Tax (45,70,587) as compared to Net Loss
after Tax (44,73,047) in the previous year.
DIVIDEND
Given the losses sustained during the current financial year and with the focus on
future growth, potential synergistic acquisitions and addressing unforeseen contingencies
of the Company, your Directors have not recommended any dividend for the financial year.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
The company has not declared any dividend for the financial year 2023-24. The dividend
from the financial year 2016-17, amounting to Rs. 14,700.5 /- has remained unpaid or
unclaimed for over seven years. Consequently, this amount will be transferred to the
Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). As of 31st March, 2024, total
unclaimed dividend stands at Rs. 14,700.5/-.
TRANSFER TO RESERVE
The Company has not proposed to transfer any amount to the General Reserve.
DEPOSITS
There were no public deposits accepted during the year or any amount of principal or
interest thereof was outstanding in terms of section 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, for the Financial Year ended
on 31st March, 2024.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the Financial Year
2023-2024.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2024 was 4,39,00,000.
There was no change in the share capital during the period. During the year, the Company
has not issued shares with differential voting rights. It has neither issued employee
stock options nor sweat equity shares and does not have any scheme to fund its
employeestopurchase the shares of the Company.
A special resolution was passed at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on March 20,
2024, authorizing the issuance and allotment of 24,00,000 (Twenty-Four Lakhs) warrants,
each convertible into or exchangeable for one equity share within a period of 18
(eighteen) months, to non-promoters on a preferential basis in accordance with applicable
laws. The Company received in-principle approval from BSE Ltd. on April 12, 2024, and the
Board approved the allotment of the warrants on April 20, 2024. The Company is currently
proceeding with the necessary further actions.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has adequate system of internal controls commensurate with the size of its
operation and business to ensure that all assets are safeguarded and
protectedagainstlossfromunauthorizeduseor disposition, and to ensure that all the business
transactions are authorized, recorded and reported correctly and adequately. During the
year 2023-2024, M/s. Sanket Sangoi & Associates, Chartered Accountants were
reappointed as the Internal Auditors by the Board of Directors. The Audit Committee
reviews reports submitted by Internal Auditor. Suggestions for improvement are considered
and the Audit Committee reviews on the corrective actions taken by the Management.
Further, The Board has appointed M/s Sanket Sangoi & Associates as an internal auditor
for Financial Year 2024-2025. The Internal Auditor directly reports to Audit Committee.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your
Directors confirm that:
A. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards
have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
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 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 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 laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the
Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating
effectively;
F. the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws are in place and such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company continues to place greater emphasis on managing its affairs with
diligence, transparency, responsibility and accountability and is committed to adopting
and adhering to best Corporate Governance practices. The Board considers itself as a
trustee of its shareholders and acknowledges its responsibilities towards them for
creation and safeguarding their wealth. As a part of its growth strategy, it is committed
to high levels of ethics and integrity in all its business dealings that avoid conflicts
of interest. In order to conduct business with these principles, the Company has created a
corporate structure based on business needs and maintains a high degree of transparency
through regular disclosures with a focus on adequate control systems. However, as per
provisions of Regulation 15 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, providing a separate report on Corporate Governance under Regulation 34
read with Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 is not applicable to the Company.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has formulated a Risk Management Policy for dealing with different kinds of
risks which it faces in 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 control systems and procedures to combat
the risk. The Risk management procedure will be reviewed by the Audit Committee and Board
of Directors on time to time basis.
For more details on the topic, please refer to the Management Discussion and Analysis
report which forms part of the Annual Report and is attached herewith marked as Annexure
II of this Director's Report. Policy on Risk Management is available on the website of the
Company www.panabyte.com.
CONTRACTS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTY
As a part of its philosophy of adhering to highest ethical standards, transparency and
accountability, your Company has historically adopted the practice of undertaking related
party transactions only in the ordinary and normal course of business and at arm's length.
During the year, all transactions entered into with the related parties as defined
under the Companies Act, 2013 were in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length
pricing basis and do not attract the provisions of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013.
There were no materially significant transactions with the related parties during the
financial year other than those mentioned in Form AOC-2 at Annexure I of this Director's
Report. Also, suitable disclosure as required by the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS
24) has been made in the notes to Financial Statements, which forms a part of the Annual
Report. All transactions entered into with the related parties as defined under the
Companies Act, 2013 are placed before the Audit Committee and also before the Board for
approval and noting. Prior approval and omnibus approval, wherever required, is obtained
from the Audit Committee for the transactions which are of a foreseeable and repetitive
nature.
Policy on Related Party Transactions
As per Regulation 15 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, Company is exempted from
complying with Regulation 23 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and hence preparing a Policy
on Related Party Transactions is not applicable to the Company.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, as required under SEBI (LODR)
Regulations 2015, forms part of the Annual Report and is attached herewith marked as
Annexure II of this Board's Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
During the year, the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 w.r.t.
Corporate Social Responsibility are not applicable to the Company.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Company has adopted an Internal Code of Conduct for Regulating, Monitoring
and Reporting of Trades by Designated Persons' ("the Code") in accordance with
the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 ("PIT Regulations").
The Code is applicable to promoters, member of promoter group, all Directors and such
designated employees who are expected to have access to unpublished price sensitive
information relating to the Company. The Company Secretary is the Compliance Officer for
monitoring adherence to the said PIT Regulations. Your Company has approved and adopted
new "Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider Trading" The new policy has been
adopted on August 09th, 2024 with effective from September 24, 2024, for regulating the
dissemination of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information and trading in securities by
Insiders and shall also be amended as per the requirements under the law. The said code is
also available on the website of the Company www.panabyte.com .
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The composition of the Board is in accordance with the provisions of Section 149 of the
Act with an appropriate combination of Non-Executive Directors and Independent Directors.
As per Regulation 15 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, Company is exempted from
complying with Regulation 17 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and hence the compliance
with the corporate governance provisions in regards with Board Composition is not
applicable to the Company. The Board of the Company is comprised of persons with
competence and integrity. Besides the experience, strong financial acumen, strategic
astuteness, and leadership qualities, they have a significant degree of commitment towards
the Company and devote adequate time to the meetings.
In terms of the requirement of the Listing Regulations, the Board has identified core
skills, expertise, and competencies of the Directors in the context of the Company's
businesses for effective functioning. In the opinion of the Board, all the directors, as
well as the directors appointed / re- appointed during the year possess the requisite
qualifications, experience and expertise and hold high standards of integrity.
The details of composition of Board of directors for the financial year ending March
31, 2024 are given below:
Name |
Designation |
Promoter/ Non- Promoter |
Executive/Non- Executive |
Independent/Non -Independent |
1 Prakash Vichhivora |
Chairman & Managing Director |
Non- Promoter |
Executive |
Non-Independent |
2 Hetal Vichhivora |
Whole-Time Director |
Promoter Group |
Executive |
Non-Independent |
3 Shailesh Gala |
Independent Director |
Non- Promoter |
Non-Executive |
Independent |
4 Anil Dagade |
Independent Director |
Non- Promoter |
Non-Executive |
Independent |
5 Tejaswini More |
Independent Director |
Non- Promoter |
Non-Executive |
Independent |
6 Narayan Mundhra |
Director |
Non- Promoter |
Non-Executive |
Non-Independent |
Changes in Directors
During the year, following change took place in the Board of Directors of the Company:
Mr. Narayan Das Mundhra, bearing (DIN:10483628) was appointed as Additional Director in
the category of Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director of the Company by the Board of
Directors w.e.f. February 02, 2024 and his appointment was approved by members in the
Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on March 20, 2024 as a Director (Non-Executive and
Non-Independent) of the Company, liable to retire by rotation. His appointment is warmly
welcomed by the Board. Mr. Prakash Mavji Vichhivora, bearing (DIN: 03123043) was
reappointed as Chairman & Managing Director for a period of 5 years effective from May
30th, 2024 to May 29th, 2029 liable to retire by rotation, in the
Board meeting held on August 28, 2023 and his appointment was approved by members in 42nd
Annual General Meeting held on September 23rd, 2023.
Mr. Hetal Mavji Vichhivora, bearing (DIN: 03123060) was reappointed as Whole-Time
Director & Chief Financial Officer for a period of 5 years effective from May 30th,
2024 to May 29th, 2029 liable to retire by rotation, in the Board meeting held
on August 28, 2023 and his appointment was approved by members in 42nd Annual
General Meeting held on September 23rd, 2023.
Mr. Amit Devchand Rambhia, bearing (DIN: 00165919) resigned from the position of
Chairman and Non-Executive Director w.e.f. closing of business hours of 30th
May, 2023 due to his other professional commitments and there is no other material reason
other than the said for his resignation from the Board of the Company. The Board places on
record its sincere appreciation for the services rendered by Mr. Amit Rambhia during his
association with the Company.
Director Retiring by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of
Association of the Company, Mr. Hetal Mavji Vichhivora, bearing (DIN: 03123060) is liable
to retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, offers himself for
re-appointment. The Board recommends his reappointment as Director liable to retire by
rotation at the ensuing AGM. All details pertaining to his appointment are detailed in the
Notice of 43rd AGM.
Re-appointment of Independent Director
Mr. Shailesh Premji Gala (DIN: 01283286) has been approved reappointment as
Non-Executive Independent Director for the second consecutive term of 5 years effective
from May 29th, 2025 to May 28th, 2030 not liable to retire by
rotation, in the Board meeting held on August 09, 2024. The Board recommends his
reappointment at the ensuing AGM. All details pertaining to his appointment are detailed
in the Notice of 43rd AGM.
Declaration by Independent Directors
In accordance with the Section 149(7) of the Act, each Independent Director has given a
written declaration to the Company at the time of their appointment and at the first
meeting of the Board of Directors in every financial year confirming that he/she meets the
criteria of independence as mentioned under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Also, in the opinion of the
Board, the Independent directors meet the said criteria. The Board is also of the opinion
that the Independent Directors of the Company possess requisite qualifications, experience
and expertise in the fields of general corporate management, marketing, finance, taxation,
accounts and strategy and they hold highest standards of integrity.
Key Managerial Personnel
Mr. Prakash Vichhivora is Chairman & Managing Director Mr. Hetal Vichhivora is
Whole-Time Director Mr. Subhash Kanojiya is the Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Harshada Ashok Mohite is Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (appointed
w.e.f. 21st May, 2024)
Changes in Key Managerial Personnel
During the year and up to the date of the Board meeting held on 09th August, 2024 to
approve this report, following changes took place in the Key Managerial Personnel of the
Company:
Ms. Saloni Hurkat, resigned from the post of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
of the Company with effect from 16th August, 2023.
Ms. Ayushi Sahu (Membership No.: A68810), was appointed as Company Secretary and
Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 17th August, 2023 and she resigned from
the post of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from close
of business hours of 30th March, 2024.
Ms. Harshada Ashok Mohite, bearing (Membership No.: A73929), is appointed as Company
Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 21st May,
2024. Her appointment is warmly welcomed by the Board.
Mr. Hetal Mavji Vichhivora resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Company with
effect from the close of business hours of 30th January, 2024 to pursue his
entrepreneurial journey. The Company appreciates the valuable services rendered by him
during the tenure as CFO of the Company.
Mr. Subhash Navrang Kanojiya is appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company
with effect from 31st January, 2024. His appointment is warmly welcomed by the
Board.
Board Diversity
Your Company recognizes and embraces the benefits of having a diverse Board that
possesses a balance of skills, experience, expertise and diversity of perspectives,
appropriate to the requirements of the businesses of the Company. The Company sees
increasing diversity at the Board level as an essential element in maintaining a
competitive advantage. A truly diverse Board will include and make good use of the
differences in the skills, regional and industry experience and background among
directors. These differences are considered in determining the optimal composition of the
Board.
Annual Evaluation process
Pursuant to Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Company has
"Directors Performance Evaluation Policy" in place. In accordance with the said
Policy, all the Directors had filled up Questionnaire and feedback form for evaluation of
individual Directors, Board as a whole, Chairman, committees, and Independent Directors,
which format forms a part of the policy. Thereafter Board evaluated every Director
including Independent Director on 21st February,2024. Further the Board has
also evaluated its own performance, Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration
Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Chairman and all Directors
individually. The Board concluded that the overall performance of all the Directors were
very good.
Independent Director's Separate Meeting
A separate meeting of Independent Directors of the Company, was held on 21st
February, 2024 as required under Schedule IV to the Act (Code for Independent Directors)
and Regulation 25(3) of the Listing Regulations. At the meeting following matters were
taken up; reviewed the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole.
reviewed the performance of the Chairperson of the Company. assess the quality, quantity
and timeliness of flow of information. All Independent Directors of the Company attended
the Meeting of Independent Directors.
NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
Your Board of Directors ("Board") meets at regular intervals to discuss and
decide on various business policies, strategies, financial matters and other businesses.
The Board exhibits strong operational oversight with regular presentations in quarterly
meetings. Date of the Board/Committee Meetings are decided and communicated to the
Directors well in advance. However, in case of an exigency or urgent business matters,
resolutions are passed by circulation or on a shorter notice for such matters as permitted
by law. The maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days as
prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013. During the Financial Year 2023-24, Total 8 (Eight)
meetings of the Board of Directors of the Company were held on May 30th, 2023,
August 12th, 2023, August 28th, 2023, November 03rd,
2023, January 30th, 2024, February 02nd, 2024, February 09th,
2024 and February 21st, 2024. During the year, there was 1 (one) Annual General
Meeting held on 23rd September, 2023 and 1 (one) Extra-Ordinary General Meeting
held on 20th March, 2024. The details of attendance of each Director at the
Board Meetings, AGM and EGM are given below;
Name of Director |
No. of meetings eligible |
No. of Board Meetings attended |
Attendance at AGM held on 23rd September, 2023 |
Attendance at EGM held on 20th March, 2024 |
1 Prakash Vichhivora |
8 |
8 |
Yes |
Yes |
2 Hetal Vichhivora |
8 |
8 |
Yes |
Yes |
3 Anil Jaychand Dagade |
8 |
7 |
Yes |
Yes |
4 Shailesh PremjiGala |
8 |
8 |
Yes |
Yes |
5 Tejaswini More |
8 |
8 |
Yes |
Yes |
6 Narayan Mundhra |
2 |
0 |
NA |
Yes |
7 Amit Rambhia |
1 |
0 |
NA |
NA |
Compliance with Secretarial Standards on Board and Annual General Meetings
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards 1 & 2 issued by the Institute
of Company Secretaries of India on Board Meetings and Annual General Meetings.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board of Directors has constituted various statutory committees comprising of
Executive, Non- Executive and Independent Directors to discharge various functions, duties
and responsibilities cast under the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and
other applicable statutes, rules and regulations applicable to the Company from time to
time. The Committees also focus on critical functions of the Company in order to ensure
smooth and efficient business operations. The Board of Directors is responsible for
constituting, assigning, co-opting and fixing the terms of reference of these committees
in line with the extant regulatory requirements. The Committees meet at regular intervals
for deciding various matters and providing directions and authorizations to the management
for its implementation. Currently, the Board of Directors has formulated the following
committees, viz. i. Audit Committee ii. Nomination & Remuneration Committee iii.
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
Audit Committee
During the year, the Audit Committee comprised of the following Members;
Name of the Committee Member |
Position in the Committee |
1 Mr. Shailesh Premji Gala |
Chairperson |
2 Mr. Anil Dagade |
Member |
3 Ms. Tejaswini More |
Member |
During the year total 5 (Five) meetings of the Audit Committee of the Company were held
on May 30th, 2023, August 12th, 2023, August 28th, 2023, November 03rd, 2023 and January
30th, 2024.The details of attendance of each Member at the Audit Committee are given
below;
Name of Member |
No. of Committee Meetings eligible |
No. of Committee Meetings attended |
1 Mr. Shailesh Gala |
5 |
5 |
2 Mr. Anil Dagade |
5 |
4 |
3 Ms. Tejaswini more |
5 |
5 |
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
During the year, composition of Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprised of the
following Members:
Name of Member |
Position in the Committee |
1 Mr. Anil Dagade |
Chairperson |
2 Mr. Shailesh Premji Gala |
Member |
3 Ms. Tejaswini More |
Member |
During the year, there were 3 (Three) Meetings held on August 12th, 2023 and
August 28th, 2023 and January 30th, 2024. The details of attendance
of each Member at the Nomination and Remuneration Committee Meetings are given below;
Name of Member |
No. of Committee Meetings eligible |
No. of Committee Meetings attended |
1 Mr. Anil Dagade |
3 |
3 |
2 Mr. Shailesh Premji Gala |
3 |
3 |
3 Ms. Tejaswini More |
3 |
3 |
Stakeholders Relationship Committee
During the year, the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee comprised of the following
Members;
Name of the Committee Member |
Position in the Committee |
1 Mr. Shailesh Premji Gala |
Chairperson |
2 Mr. Anil Dagade |
Member |
3 Ms. Tejaswini More |
Member |
During the year there was 1 (One) Meeting held on January 30th, 2024. The
details of attendance of each Member at the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee Meeting
are given below:
Name of the Members |
No. of the Committee meetings eligible |
No. of the Committee meetings attended |
1 Mr. Shailesh Premji Gala |
1 |
1 |
2 Mr. Anil Dagade |
1 |
1 |
3 Ms. Tejaswini More |
1 |
1 |
The details of complaints received and resolved during the Financial Year 2023-2024 are
given in the table below:
Particulars |
No.ofComplaints Attended |
Opening as on 1st April, 2023 |
- |
Received during theyear |
- |
Resolved during theyear |
- |
Closing as on 31st March, 2024 |
- |
HUMAN RESOURCE
The Company understands that people are its most valuable assets. The Company has
developed a continuous learning human resource base to unleash potential and fulfil the
aspirations of the employees. The strategic thrust of Human Resource has been on
improvement of the performance of employees through training & development and also to
identify outperformers who have the potential for taking higher responsibilities. Through
various online initiatives the Company also focused on capability development of its
employees during the pandemic and thereafter.
During the year, the personal relations with the employees remained cordial in all
respects. The total number of employees on the rolls of the Company were 34 as on 31st
March, 2024. Material disclosures in the Human Resource front have been detailed
under the head "Human Resource" in the Management Discussion & Analysis
which forms a part of the Annual Report and is attached herewith marked as Annexure II of
this Director's Report.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT Statutory Audit
M/s. KPB & Associates, Statutory Auditor of the Company have conducted the audit
for the F.Y. 2023-2024. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139(2) of the Act and the
rules made thereunder, the Members at their 41st AGM held on September 28th,
2022 appointed M/s. KPB & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number:
114841W) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five years, i.e., from the
conclusion of the 41st AGM till the conclusion of 46th AGM. With
reference to Independent Auditors Report:
"On January 5, 2023, an incidence of fire occurred at one of the warehouse of the
company located at Bhiwandi, Thane. This incident led to damage of certain property, plant
and equipment, inventory and interrupted business activities. The company had insurance
cover against the damaged inventories. The company had lodged claim of this incident with
the insurance company, which has been finalised during the year and the company has
received full and final claim of Rs. 1,24,70,982 /- on account of damage occured to the
plant, property & equipment and inventory. The losses and corresponding credit arising
from insurance claim has been presented as net loss of Rs. 26,81,655/- under Exceptional
items in the above result for the year ended March 31,2024."
For which our management team, leveraging their extensive knowledge and expertise, has
diligently worked to mitigate this loss. Our efforts have included a comprehensive
approach involving the expansion of our business operations, as well as the implementation
of innovative plans, strategies, and techniques designed to foster growth and we are on
the path of progress to achieve the commitment made to our stakeholders. We believe that
these measures will effectively counterbalance the impact of the exceptional loss and are
confident in our ability to deliver on our commitments. With reference to point (iv)(1) of
Annexure - A to the auditor's report:
"In respect of grant of loans, making investments and providing guarantees and
securities during the year as referred in Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, the
company has failed to comply with this provision of the Act, as: Any prior approval from
Banks / Public Financial Institution viz. Canara Bank is not on the record"
However, the provision of section 186(5) clearly states 'No investment shall be made or
loan or guarantee or security given by the company unless the resolution sanctioning it is
passed at a meeting of the Board with the consent of all the Directors present at the
meeting and the prior approval of the public financial institution concerned where any
term loan is subsisting, is obtained:' The provisions of section 186 are not applicable
since the company advanced the loan before obtaining loan from financial institution viz
Canara Bank. Term loan obtained from a financial institution has been used only for the
purpose for which it has been sanctioned i.e Working capital requirements. These funds are
never utilized for advancing loans or investments purposes. The Notes on financial
statements referred to in the Auditor's Report are self-explanatory and do not call for
any further comments. Further, there were no frauds reported by the Statutory Auditors as
specified under Section 143(12) of the Act requiring disclosure in the Board's Report.
Secretarial Audit
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board had appointed M/s. D. M.
Zaveri & Co., Company Secretaries as Secretarial Auditor to undertake the Secretarial
Audit of the Company for the FY 2023-24. The Secretarial Audit Report confirms that the
company has complied with the applicable laws except: (i) there was delay to comply
Regulation 47 (3) by one day in publication of English language newspapers in respect of
financials results of the company for the quarter ended 30th September 2023, which was
required to be published within 48 hours of conclusion of Board meeting, held on 03rd
November 2023, for which the management clarified that the publication of the financial
results was delayed by one day due to technical issues encountered by the newspaper
company. Despite our efforts to meet the regulatory timeline, the advertisement, which was
scheduled for publication on 5th November 2023, was actually carried out on 6th November
2023. The newspaper company communicated to us that the delay was due to unforeseen
technical problems on their end, regretting the inconvenience caused to the company. This
declaration received from newspaper company, along with the newspaper advertisement
intimation, was duly filed with the Stock Exchange on 6th November 2023, as evidence of
our compliance.
(ii) the company has not paid listing fees to the BSE Limited as per regulation 14
of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as informed
by the management, the Company is in process of making payment soon.
(iii) Mr. Anil Jaychand Dagade Independent Director of the Company has not renewed
his registration of Independent Directors Data bank as per in accordance with rule 6 of
The Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014, which was expired
on 27th February
2024, for which the management had consistently reminded Mr. Anil Dagade regarding the
need to renew his registration. Multiple reminders and follow-up communications were sent
to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements. As soon as the non-compliance was
identified, immediate steps were taken to address the issue. Despite these efforts, Mr.
Anil Dagade did not complete the renewal process. The management has contacted the
Director to resolve this matter promptly.
Further, in terms of the regulatory requirements; M/s D. M. Zaveri & Co. has issued
the Secretarial Audit Report which is appended as Annexure III to this Report. Further,
there were no frauds reported by the Secretarial Auditors as specified under Section
143(12) of the Act.
Internal Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Act and the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors has appointed M/s. Sanket Sangoi & Associates, as
an Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2023-2024. The Audit Committee
reviews reports submitted by Internal Auditor. Suggestions for improvement are considered
and the Audit Committee reviews on the corrective actions taken by the Management. The
Internal Auditor report directly reports to Audit Committee.
Cost Audit
During the year, Company was exempted from applicability of maintenance of cost records
and Cost Audit pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with second proviso of Rule 3 of the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION WHICH HAVE OCCURRED
BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
Post Covid there has been stability in business of company. Our team has tried their
best with their knowledge, expertise to recover the losses by expanding the business and
implementing new plans, strategies, innovations, techniques and we are on the path of
progress to achieve the commitment made to our stakeholders. Other than this, no material
changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between
the end of the financial year to which these financial statements relate and the date of
this report. Company strongly believe that in due course of time business will revive and
resulted upward direction growth in next financial year. Company have strongly put forward
its operations in service Industry. Management Strongly believe that new vertical of
operations in service industry specifically highlighting our specialization in IT enabled
services adding towards company's growth in larger prospect in coming years.
DISCLOSURES Vigil Mechanism
In line with the best Corporate Governance practices, the Company has put in place a
system through which the Directors, employees and business associates may report concerns
about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of
Conduct without fear of reprisal. The Company has put in place a process by which
employees and business associates have direct access to the Vigilance Officer and
Chairperson of Audit Committee. The Whistle Blower Policy has been posted on the Company's
website at www.panabyte.com .
Disclosure under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition
and Redressal) Act, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a
Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace, in
line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder. The Policy aims to provide
protection to employees at the workplace and prevent and redress complaints of sexual
harassment and for matters connected or incidental thereto, with the objective of
providing a safe working environment, where employees feel secure. The Company has
complied with the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee as provided under the
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Further the Company has not received any complaint of sexual harassment during the
financial year 2023-2024. In financial year 2022-23, the Internal Committee of Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 has
been re-constituted as per the requirement of the Act to reconstitute ICC on the
completion of 3 years from date of Constitution of previous ICC. The Policy for Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace has been posted on the Company's website at
www.panabyte.com .
Significant and Material Orders Passed by the Regulators or Courts
No significant material orders have been passed by the Regulators or Courts or
Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future
operations.
Particulars of Loans given, Investments made, Guarantees given and Securities Provided
The Company has made compliance with the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies
Act, 2013 during the year. Details of the Loans, Investments and guarantees covered under
the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 forms a part of notes to the
Financial Statement which forms a part of this Annual report.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The information on Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo as stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 8 of Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, is annexed as Annexure IV of this
Director's Report.
Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 92(3) and Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company
has placed a copy of the Annual Return (FORM MGT-7) which can be accessed through weblink
http://www.panabyte.com/corporate-governance/ .
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures
The statement containing information as required under the provisions of Section
197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure V of Director's Report.
In terms of the first proviso to Section 136 of the Act, the Reports and Accounts are
being sent to the shareholders excluding the information required under Rule 5(2) and (3)
of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. Any
shareholder interested in inspection or obtaining a copy of the said information may write
to the Company Secretary and the same will be furnished on request.
POLICIES AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and provisions of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has adopted
various applicable policies. The policies are available on Company's website -
www.panabyte.com . All the applicable policies has been formulated as per the Companies
Act, 2013 ("the Act") and applicable SEBI Regulations and are amended time to
time. The complete disclosure of the said policy is available on the Company's website -
www.panabyte.com .
DEPOSITORY SERVICES
The Company's Equity Shares have been admitted to the depository mechanism of the
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and also the Central Depository Services
(India) Limited (CDSL). As a result, the investors have an option to hold the shares of
the Company in a dematerialized form in either of the two Depositories. The Company has
been allotted ISIN No. INE516E01019. Shareholders therefore are requested to take full
benefit of the same and lodge their holdings with Depository Participants [DPs] with whom
they have their Demat Accounts for getting their holdings in electronic form.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Overall, the Industrial Relations in all our Units of the business have been harmonious
and cordial and were maintained at the desired satisfactory levels throughout the year.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in this Report, Management Discussion and Analysis and Chairman's Letter may
be forward looking within the meaning of the applicable securities laws and regulations.
Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the statement.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
No disclosures are required in respect of sub rule xi & xii of Rule 8(5) of The
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 read with Section 134(3)(q) as the same is not applicable
to the Company during the financial year. No application has been made by the Company and
there are no proceedings pending against the Company, under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the Financial Year 2023-24. There were no transactions
requiring disclosure or reporting in respect of matters relating to one-time settlement
with any bank or financial institution. Wherever applicable, refer the Company's website
www.panabyte.com or relevant details will be provided to the members on written request to
the Company Secretary.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors take this opportunity to thank the Government of India, concerned State
Governments, other Government Authorities, Departments and Agencies, the Stakeholders,
Business Associates, Banks, Financial Institutions, Customers, Vendors and Service
Providers, consultants/advisors of the Company for the valuable support and co-operation
extended by them during the year. Your Directors would also like to place on record their
sincere thanks and appreciation for the contribution, consistent hard work, dedication and
commitment of our employees at all levels.
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By order of the Board of Directors of |
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Panabyte Technologies Limited |
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(Formerly known as Panache Innovations Limited) |
Date: 09/08/2024 |
Prakash Mavji Vichhivora |
Place: Thane |
Chairman & Managing Director |
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DIN: 03123043 |
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