డైరెక్టర్ల నివేదిక Helpage Finlease Ltd.
Your directors are pleasure to present the 44th Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statements of
your Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
The Audited Standalone Financial Statements of your Company as on March 31, 2026, are prepared in
accordance with the relevant applicable Indian Accounting Standards (âInd ASâ) and the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 (âActâ).
The summarized financial highlight is depicted below: (in Rs.)
|
Particulars |
2025-26 |
2024-25 |
|
Revenue from Operations |
12,89,05,233 |
8,64,61,491 |
|
Other Income |
19,593 |
- |
|
Total Income |
12,89,24,826 |
8,64,61,491 |
|
Profit/(Loss) before Interest, |
11,65,23,952 |
8,07,77,285 |
|
Less: Depreciation |
18,65,385 |
15,16,471 |
|
Less: Finance Cost |
7,47,44,477 |
5,85,72,203 |
|
Profit/(Loss)after Depreciation |
3,99,14,090 |
2,06,88,611 |
|
Less: Current Tax |
1,05,05,230 |
53,78,950 |
|
Deferred Tax |
- |
5,55,773 |
|
Profit/ Loss for the year |
2,94,08,860 |
1,47,53,888 |
|
Other Comprehensive (loss) / income (n |
et - |
- |
|
Total Comprehensive Income for |
- |
- |
1. There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of your Company
which have occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of this report.
2. There has been no change in nature of business of your Company.
The Board of Directors of your Company, after considering the relevant circumstances has decided that it
would be prudent, not to recommend any dividend for the year under review.
The Company has not accepted any public deposits during the period under review and it continues to be a
non-deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Company in conformity with the guidelines of the Reserve Bank
of India and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
4. State of Companyâs Affairs and Future Outlooks
During the year under review, the Company continued its focus on student fee financing and lending to
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), while maintaining prudent lending practices, effective risk
management, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
The Company remains optimistic about the future growth prospects of its business, supported by increasing
demand for education financing, expanding credit requirements of the MSME sector, and continued digital
adoption in financial services. Going forward, the Company will continue to focus on sustainable growth,
operational efficiency, asset quality, and delivering long-term value to its stakeholders.
During the financial year under review, your Company achieved a turnover of Rs. 12,89,05,233/- (Twelve
Crore Eighty- Nine Lakh Five Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Three Only) during the year as against Rs.
8,64,61,491/- (Eight Crore Sixty-Four Lakh Sixty-One Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-One Only) in the
previous year. The Company has earned profit after tax of Rs. 2,94,08,860/- Rupees Two Crore Ninety- Four
Lakhs Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty as against Rs. 1,47,53,888/- Rupees One Crore Forty-Seven Lakhs
Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight in the previous financial year.
The Company has transferred an amount of Rs. 59,79,300/- to the Statutory Reserves as required under Section
45-IC of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
7. Subsidiaries, Joint Venture or Associate Companies
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint Venture or Associate Company; hence provisions of section
129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to preparation of consolidated financial statements are not
applicable.
8. Share Capitala) Authorized Share Capital:
During the period under review, there is no change in the authorized share capital of the Company. The
Authorized Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 11,00,00,000/-(Rupees Eleven Crore only) divided into
1,10,00,000 (One Crore Ten lakh only) equity shares of Rs. 10/-each for the year ended 31st March, 2026.
b) Issue, Subscribed and paid-up capital:
During the period under review, there is no change in the paid-up share capital of the Company. The paid-up
share capital of the Company is Rs. 9,94,75,000/- (Rupees Nine Crore Ninety-Four Lakh Seventy-Five
Thousand only) divided into 99,47,500 (Ninety-Nine lakh Forty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred only) equity
shares of Rs. 10/- each for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026.
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the period under review.
No bonus shares were issued during the period under review.
e) Issue of Equity Shares under ESOP
No Equity shares under ESOP were issued during the period under review.
9. Directors & Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)A. Directors
The Composition of Board of Directors of the Company is in conformity with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ) and the Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time.
The Company has a professional Board with Executive Directors & Non-Executive Directors who bring the
right mix of knowledge, skills, and expertise and help the Company in implementing the best Corporate
Governance practices.
As on March 31, 2026, your Companyâs Board has 4 (Four) members comprising of 1(one) Executive
Director (promoter group), 1(one) Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director including Woman
Director and 2(two) Independent Directors.
The Boardâs actions and decisions are aligned with the Companyâs best interests. It is committed to the goal
of sustainably elevating the Companyâs value creation. The Board critically evaluates the Companyâs strategic
direction, management policies and their effectiveness.
Composition of Board as on 31st March, 2026 as follows:
|
Name of the Director |
Designation |
Category |
|
Mr. Sidharth Goyal |
Managing Director & Chief |
Promoter Executive |
|
Mr. Ashwin Dorairajan |
Independent Director |
Non-Executive Independent |
|
Ms. Ananyaa Pandey |
Women Director |
Non-Executive Non-Independent |
|
Mr. Gulshan Kumar |
Independent Director |
Non-Executive Independent |
B. Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, the following changes took place in the Directorships:
Mr. Gulshan Kumar (DIN:11506543), was appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive and
Independent) on the Board of your Company with effect from February 12, 2026, for a first term of five
years. His appointment was approved by the shareholders vide a Special Resolution passed through
Extraordinary General Meeting on March 13, 2026.
Mr. Sushil Kumar (DIN: 08084573), resigned from the position of Independent Director of your Company
with effect from January 02, 2026, due to preoccupation and other commitments therein. The Board places
on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable contributions made by him during his tenure.
C. Re-appointment of Director(s) retiring by rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made thereunder
and Articles of Association of your Company, Mr. Sidharth Goyal (DIN: 02855118) is eligible to retire by
rotation at the ensuring Annual General Meeting and being eligible offered himself for re-appointment.
The Board, on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) of the Company,
recommends the re-appointment of Mr. Sidharth Goyal as a Director for your approval. Brief details, as
required under Secretarial Standard-2 and Regulation 36 of SEBI Listing Regulations, are provided in the
Notice of ensuing AGM
D. Declaration from Independent Directors
Your Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of your Company confirming that
they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act and there has been no
change in the circumstances which may affect their status as an Independent Director. The Independent
Directors have also given declaration of compliance with Rules 6(1) and 6(2) of the Companies (Appointment
and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, with respect to their name appearing in the data bank of
Independent Directors maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as
Independent Directors of the Company and the Board is satisfied of the integrity, expertise, and experience of
all Independent Directors on the Board. The Independent Directors (IDs) have also confirmed that they
complied the with companyâs code of conduct for Directors and Senior Management Personnel. Further the
IDs get themselves registered in the data bank mentioned with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs,
Manesar (IICA) from time to time and under, if required, online proficiency self-assessment test conducted by
the IICA.
In term of requirements of Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and regulation 25(3) of the SEBI Listing
Regulations, 2015, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held on December 08, 2025 without
the attendance of non-independent directors and members of Management, inter alia, to discuss the following:
I. review the performance of non-independent directors and the Board as a whole;
II. review the performance of the Chairperson of the company, taking into account the views of executive
directors and non-executive directors;
III. assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the company management and the
Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
As on the date of this report, following are the KMPs of your Company as per Sections 2(51) and 203 of the
Act:
⢠Mr. Sidharth Goyal, Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer.
⢠Ms. Darshna Agarwal, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
F. Performance evaluation at Board
The Board adopted a formal mechanism for evaluating its performance and as well as that of its committees
and individual Directors, including the Chairman of the Board. The exercise was carried out through a
structured evaluation process covering various aspects of the Board functioning such as composition of the
Board and Committees, experience and competencies, performance of specific duties and obligations,
contribution at the meetings and otherwise, independent judgment, governance issues, etc. Performance
evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the Independent Director being
evaluated.
The results of the evaluation confirmed high level of commitment and engagement of the Board, its various
committees and senior leadership. The recommendations arising from the evaluation process were discussed
at the Independent Directorsâ meeting held on December 08, 2025, and also at the NRC meeting and Board
meeting held on February 12, 2026. The suggestions were considered by the Board to optimize the
effectiveness and functioning of the Board and its committees.
G. Independent Directorsâ Meeting
The Independent Directors met on December 08, 2025, without the attendance of Non-Independent Directors and
members of the management. The Independent Directors reviewed the performance of Non-Independent
Directors, the Committees and the Board as a whole along with the performance of the Chairman of your
Company, taking into account the views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors and assessed the
quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between
the management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
H. Policies on Directorsâ appointment and remuneration
Pursuant to Section 178(3) of the Act, your Company has framed a policy on Directorsâ appointment and
remuneration and other matters (âRemuneration Policyâ) which is available on the website of your Company
The Remuneration Policy for selection of Directors and determining Directorsâ independence sets out the
guiding principles for the Nomination and Remuneration Committee for identifying the people who are qualified
to become the Directors. Your Companyâs Remuneration Policy is directed towards rewarding performance
based on review of achievements. The Remuneration Policy is in consonance with existing industry practice
I. Number of meetings of the Board
The Board met 9 (nine) times during the year under review. The intervening gap between the meetings did not
exceed 120 days, as prescribed under the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations. The necessary quorum was present
through the meetings.
Following is the attendance of each of the Directors at the Board Meetings held during the period under review:
|
S. No |
Date of Meeting |
Total No of Directors as on date |
Attendance |
|
|
No. of Directors |
%of Attendance |
|||
|
1. |
16/04/2025 |
4 |
4 |
100% |
|
2. |
26/05/2025 |
4 |
4 |
100% |
|
3. |
08/08/2025 |
4 |
4 |
100% |
|
4. |
13/08/2025 |
4 |
4 |
100% |
|
5. |
12/11/2025 |
4 |
4 |
100% |
|
6. |
10/12/2025 |
4 |
4 |
100% |
|
7. |
01/01/2026 |
4 |
4 |
100% |
|
8. |
12/02/2026 |
4 |
3 |
75% |
|
9. |
13/02/2026 |
4 |
4 |
100% |
⢠The 43rd Annual General Meeting of the Company was held on 04th September, 2025.
⢠The 1st Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company for the Financial Year 2025-26 was held on
Friday, 13th March, 2026
10. Directorsâ Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutory
modification(s) and/or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force), the Board of Directors, to the best of
their knowledge and based on the information and explanations received from
the management of your Company confirm that:
⢠in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March 2026, the applicable
accounting standard have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
⢠such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and judgement and estimates have
been made that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of
your Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of your Company for that period.
⢠proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance
with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of your Company and for preventing and detecting
fraud and irregularities.
⢠the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
⢠internal financial controls have been laid down to be followed by your Company and that such
internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively; 1
As required under the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, your Company has constituted various
statutory committees. As on March 31, 2026, the Board has the following statutory and governance
committees.:
A. Audit Committee
B. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
C. Risk Management Committee
D. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The Board is responsible for constituting, assigning, co-opting and fixing the terms of reference for members of
various committees.
The Board has set up qualified and Independent Audit Committee in compliance with the requirements of
Regulation 18 of SEBI Listing Regulations read with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. All members of
the Committee are financially literate and have accounting or related financial management expertise.
The Audit Committee comprises of the following directors as its members as on 31st March,2026:
|
S.No. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Category |
|
1. |
Mr. Ashwin Dorairajan |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
2. |
Mr. Gulshan Kumar1 |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
3. |
Ms. Ananyaa Pandey |
Member |
Non-Executive Director |
*During the period under review, Mr. Sushil Kumar, Member of the Audit Committee, resigned w.e.f. January
02, 2026 and Mr. Gulshan Kumar appointed w.e.f February 12, 2026 as a Member of the Audit Committee.
During the period under review, the Audit Committee met Four (4) times on 26/05/2025, 13/08/2025, 12/11/2025
and 13/02/2026.
All the recommendations of the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board during the year under review.
Following is the detail of the attendance of each of the members of the Audit Committee at its Meeting held during
the year under review:
|
S. No |
Date of Meeting |
Total No of Members on |
Attendance |
|
|
Numbers of |
% of Attendance |
|||
|
1. |
26/05/2025 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
2. |
13/08/2025 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
3. |
12/11/2025 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
4. |
13/02/2026 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
Terms of reference
The Audit Committee has been constituted pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013
and Regulation 18 of SEBI Listing Regulation. The Audit Committee reviews the financial accounting policies,
adequacy of internal control systems and interacts with the statutory auditors. Besides, the Committee reviews the
observations of the management and internal/ external auditors, interim and annual financial results, Management
discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, and related party transactions. The other
roles of Audit Committee, inter- alia includes the following:
i. the recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms of appointment of auditors of the company;
ii. review and monitor the auditorâs independence and performance, and effectiveness of audit process;
iii. examination of the financial statement and the auditorsâ report thereon;
iv. approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the company with related parties;
v. scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
vi. valuation of undertakings or assets of the company, wherever it is necessary;
vii. evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
viii. monitoring the end use of funds raised through public offers and related matters.
The Terms of reference of the Committee can be accessed at https://www.helpagefinlease.com/disclosure/
B. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has been constituted pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI Listing Regulation.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises of the three non-executive directors as its members as on
31st March, 2026:
|
S.No. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Category |
|
|
1 |
Mr. Ashwin Dorairajan |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Director |
Independent |
|
2 |
Mr. Gulshan Kumar |
Member |
Non-Executive Director |
Independent |
|
3 |
Ms. Ananyaa Pandey |
Member |
Non-Executive Director |
|
The Company Secretary of the Company acts as the Secretary of the committee.
During the period under review, Mr. Sushil Kumar, Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
resigned w.e.f. January 02, 2026. Consequent to the same, w.e.f February 12, 2026 Mr. Gulshan Kumar was
appointed as a Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The Nomination & Remuneration Policy is uploaded on the website of the Company i.e., at
https://www.helpagefinlease.com/disclosure/
During the year under review, the Nomination & Remuneration Committee met One (1) time on 12/02/2026. The
details of attendance in committee meeting are as follows:
|
S. No |
Date of Meeting |
Total No of Members on |
Attendance |
|
|
Numbers of |
% of Attendance |
|||
|
1. |
12/02/2026 |
2 |
2 |
100 |
The Board has constituted the Risk Management Committee as per the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013
along with applicable Rules and requirements of the Listing Regulations.
The Risk Management Committee lays down procedures:
a. To inform Board members about the risk assessment and minimization procedures.
b. Framing, implementing and monitoring the risk management plan for the company.
c. Any other matter that may be entrusted to the Committee by the Board.
The frequency, agenda, duration, etc., for meetings of Risk Management Committee shall be as set by the
Chairman of the Committee. The Company has established effective risk assessment and minimization
procedures, which are reviewed by the board periodically. The procedures comprise of an in-house exercise on
Risk Management, carried out periodically by the Company, including the functioning of a structure to identify
and mitigate various risks faced by the Company from time to time.
The Risk Management Committee comprises of the following directors as its members as on 31st March, 2026:
|
S.No. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Category |
|
1. |
Mr. Ashwin Dorairajan |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independe |
|
2. |
Mr. Gulshan Kumar |
Member |
Non-Executive Independe |
|
3. |
Mr. Sidharth Goyal |
Member |
Executive Director |
The Company Secretary of the Company acts as the Secretary of the committee.
During the period under review, Mr. Sushil Kumar, Member of the Risk Management Committee, resigned w.e.f.
January 02, .2026. Consequent to the same, Mr. Gulshan Kumar was appointed as a Member of the Risk
Management Committee w.e.f February 12, 2026.
Your company has adopted a Risk Management Process in which a structure for risk identification and analysis
are in place for every department further within which origin of the risk is identify and updating the same in risk
registers if required.
These reports are consolidated and presented by the Chairman, to the Board of the Company. Your Company
adopts the methods and process to assess and analyze risk holistically, identifies all compliance requirements and
proactively develops measures to comply with such requirements. Your Company by identifying and proactively
addressing risks and opportunities, protects and creates value for stakeholders, including owners, employees,
customers, regulators, and society overall.
During the year under review, the Risk Management Committee met Two (2) time on 12/05/2025 and 05/12/2025.
The details of attendance in committee meeting are as follows:
|
S. No |
Date of Meeting |
Total No of Members on date < |
Attendance |
|
|
Numbers of |
% of Attendance |
|||
|
1. |
12/05/2025 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
2. |
05/12/2025 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
D. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The Board has constituted the Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee as per the provision of section
178 of Companies Act, 2013 and as per Regulation 20 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 to specifically look into the redressal of Shareholders complaints.
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee comprises of the following directors as its members as on 31st March,
2026:
|
S. No. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Category |
|
1. |
Mr. Gulshan Kumar |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
2. |
Mr. Ashwin Dorairajan |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
3. |
Mr. Sidharth Goyal |
Member |
Executive Director |
The Company Secretary of the Company acts as the Secretary of the committee.
During the period under review, Mr. Sushil Kumar, Member of the Stakeholder Relationship Committee, resigned
w.e.f. January 02, 2026. Consequent to the same, Mr. Gulshan Kumar was appointed as a Member of the
Stakeholder Relationship Committee w.e.f February 12, 2026.
During the year under review, the Stakeholders Relationship Committee met one time on 17/12/2025 The details
of attendance in committee meeting are as follows:
|
S. No |
Date of Meeting |
Total No of Members on date < |
Attendance |
||
|
Numbers Members attended |
of |
% of Attendance |
|||
|
1. |
17/12/2025 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
There were no investorâs complaints pending as on 31st March, 2026.
12. Accounting treatment in preparation of financial statements
The financial statements of your Company have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting
Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Indian
Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended, and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and
guidelines/ accounting standards lay down by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Being a
Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), the Company has also complied with the applicable directions,
guidelines, and circulars issued by the Reserve Bank of India. There has been no material departure from the
prescribed accounting standards in the preparation of the financial statements.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(n) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Company has in place a Risk
Management Policy to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate various business and operational risks. The Policy
provides a structured framework for managing key risks, including credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk,
compliance risk, market risk, and information technology and cybersecurity risks.
The Board of Directors oversees the implementation and effectiveness of the Risk Management Policy through
periodic reviews and ensures that appropriate mitigation measures are in place. In the opinion of the Board, there
are no risks that may threaten the existence of your Company.
14. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees given and Investments
The provisions of Section 186 of the Act, with respect to loan, guarantee, investment or security, are not
applicable to your Company, as your Company is engaged in lending activities which are exempted under
Section 186 of the Act. The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments made during the year under
review are given in the notes forming part of the financial statements.
15. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
During the financial year under review, the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules
framed thereunder, relating to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) were not applicable to the Company.
16. Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy
The Company has adopted a policy on Whistle Blower (Vigil Mechanism) with a view to provide a mechanism
for the directors and employees of the Company to report genuine concerns. The provisions of this policy are in
line with the provisions of the Section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Ms. Darshna Agarwal, Company Secretary, is the Compliance Officer of the Company and can be contacted at
E-mail id at [email protected]. Complaints or queries relating to the Shares can be forwarded to M/s
Beetal Financial Computer Services Private Limited, Companyâs Registrar and Transfer Agents at
[email protected].
18. Auditorsi. Statutory Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Audit and Auditors),
Rules, 2014, M/s. R. C. Agarwal & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 003175N) were appointed
as Statutory Auditors of the Company by the shareholders at 40thAnnual General Meeting held on 27th June, 2022
for the period of five (5) years to hold office from the conclusion of 40thAnnual General Meeting until the
conclusion of 45thAnnual General Meeting at such remuneration as may be mutually agreed. The Auditors have
confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Auditors of the Company.
The notes on accounts referred to in the auditorsâ report are self-explanatory and therefore donât call for any
further comments by the Board of Directors.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the Auditors in their report for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2026.
In pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, CS Divya Rani, Practicing Company Secretary (COP No:
26426 Peer Review Certificate No: 6693/2025), was appointed as the Secretarial Auditor of your Company for
a period of five (5) years, commencing on April 01, 2026, until March 31, 2030, , to conduct a Secretarial Audit
of the Company and to furnish the Secretarial Audit Report.
Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 is attached to this Directorsâ Report as âAnnexure-Iâ. Management
response against each observation made in the Secretarial Audit Report has been furnished thereon. Further, there
has been no qualification, reservation or observation made by the Secretarial Auditor in her report for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2026 and hence does not call for any further comments separately.
In terms of Section 138 of the Act and Rules made there under, M/s J P K R & COMPANY, Chartered
Accountants (FRN: 330682E) was appointed as the Internal Auditor of the company for the Financial Year 2026¬
27, who is responsible for performance of duties as internal auditor of the company and their report will be
reviewed by the audit committee from time to time.
20. Extract of the Annual Return
As per the requirements of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act and Rules framed thereunder, the extract of the
Annual Return is available on website of the Company i.e.www.helpagefinlease.com.
During the year under review, there have been no frauds reported by the Statutory Auditors/ Secretarial Auditors/
Internal Auditors of the Company under sub-section (12) of Section 143 of the Act.
In Pursuant to Regulation 15(2)(a) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations
2015, the provisions of Corporate Governance shall not apply, in respect of the listed entity having paid up
equity share capital not exceeding Rs. 10 Crores and net worth not exceeding Rs. 25 Crores, as on the last
day of the previous financial year.
Since the paid-up share capital of the Company is Rs. 9,94,75,000 /- and net worth of the Company is Rs.
18,97,05,775 as at 31st March, 2026. Hence, Regulation 17 to 27 of the Corporate Governance is not applicable
to the Company and the report on Corporate Governance is not provided in this 44th annual report.
Further, it is hereby informed that the Company is not required to file Annual Compliance Report under Regulation
24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015due to the exemption
claimed under Regulation 15(2) and pursuant to circular âLIST/COMP/12/2019-20â dated 14.05.2019 issued
by the BSE.
The information required under Section 197 of the Act read with Rule 5 of The Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, the
ratio of remuneration of each Director, Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary of the Company for the
Financial year 2025-2026 is enclosed as âAnnexure-IIâ.
During the financial year, all contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company with its related parties
were in ordinary course of business and on armsâ length basis and thus the provisions of Section 188 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under are not attracted.
In this regard, the materially significant related party transactions, if any made by the Company with Related
Parties are in compliance with Section 188 (1) and Section 134 (3)(h) read with Rule 8 (2) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, the disclosure in form AOC-2 as provided in terms of section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 is enclosed
as âAnnexure-IIIâ.
25. Particulars regarding the Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption & Foreign Exchange Earnings
and Outgo
The Company has not engaged in any manufacturing activity and thus its operations are not energy intensive.
However, adequate measures are always taken to ensure optimum utilization and maximum possible saving of
energy.
There were no Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo during the financial year 2025-26.
26. Management Discussion and Analysis Report
Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under the listing regulations forms part of this Annual
Report is annexed as âAnnexure IVâ.
27. Details of Significant and Material Orders passed by regulators or courts or tribunals
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going
concern status and the Companyâs operations in future.
28. Disclosure about the applicability of Cost Audit specified by the central government under section 148 of
the Companies Act, 2013.
The provision of the section 148 of the Companiesâ act, 2013 read with Rules 14 of the Companies (Audit &
Auditors) rules, 2014 is not applicable to the Company.
29. Code of Conduct and Ethics
The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a Code of Conduct and Ethics for the Directors and Senior
Executives of the Company. The object of the Code is to conduct the Companyâs business ethically and with
responsibility, integrity, fairness, transparency and honesty. The Code sets out a broad policy for oneâs conduct in
dealing with the Company, fellow Directors and with the environment in which the Company operates.
All the Board members and Senior Management personnel have affirmed compliance with the Code for the year
ended 31st March 2026. A declaration to this effect signed by the Managing Director forms a part of this Annual
Report.
30. Statement pursuant to Listing agreements
The Companyâs securities are listed with BSE Limited. The Annual Listing Fees for the year 2025-2026 has been
paid by the Company in time and there were no arrears reported for the year under review.
The Company has complied with all the applicable regulations of RBI as on 31st March, 2026.The Company has
duly filed all returns in accordance with Master Direction- Non-Banking Financial Company Returns (Reserve
Bank) Directions, 2016.
32. Compliance with the Secretarial Standards
The Company has complied with all the Secretarial Standards on Board Meetings and General Meetings issued
by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
33. Internal Financial Control Systems and Their Adequacy
The Company possesses adequate internal controls to ensure that all assets are protected against loss from
unauthorized use or disposition and that all transactions are authorized, recorded and reported correctly. An
efficient Internal Audit department monitors adherence to these controls.
The Internal Auditor monitor and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control systems in the Company,
its compliance with the operating systems, accounting procedures and policies of the Company.
Based on the report of Internal Auditor, the process owners undertake the corrective actions in their respective
areas and hereby strengthen the control. Significant audit observation and corrective actions thereon are presented
to the Audit Committee of the Board.
34. Proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
There were no proceedings, either filed by the Company or against the Company, pending under the Insolvency
and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 as amended, before the National Company Law Tribunal or other Courts as at 31st
March, 2026.
35. Details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one-time settlement and the
valuation done while taking loan from the banks or financial institutions along with the reasons thereof
The Company has neither availed any loan from banks or financial institution and hence there is no application
being ever made for One Time Settlement (OTS) with any banks or financial institution.
36. Disclosure under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)
Act, 2013:
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at the workplace and has adopted a Policy on prevention,
prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (âPOSH Actâ) and the Rules there under. There were
no complaints/cases of sexual harassment reported during the financial year 2025-26.
During the year under review, no complaints pertaining to sexual harassment at work place has been received by
the Company. The following is the status of complaints received and resolved during the financial year:
|
S.No. |
Particulars |
Numbers |
|
1. |
Number of Sexual Harassment Complaints |
NIL |
|
2. |
Number of Sexual Harassment Complaints |
NIL |
|
3. |
Number of Sexual Harassment Complaints |
NIL |
The above reflects the Companyâs commitment to timely and effective redressal of complaints
37. Compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company duly complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including all amendment
thereto. All eligible women employees have been extended the benefits mandated under the Act, including
maternity leave medical bonus and nursing breaks. The Company remains committed to promoting a supportive
and inclusive workplace and ensure that no discrimination or adverse action is taken against any employee on
account of maternity.
38. Number of Employees as on the closure of financial year 2025-26
During the financial year under review, the total number of employees in the Company are as follows:
|
S.No. |
Particulars |
Number |
|
1. |
Female |
2 |
|
2. |
Male |
5 |
|
3. |
Transgender |
0 |
Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no
transactions on these items during the year under review:
1. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
2. Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company.
3. There is no change in the nature of business of the Company during the year.
4. There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have
occurred between the end of financial year of the Company to which the financial statement relates and the date
of the Report.
Your directors place on records their sincere appreciation for the continued support, trust and co-operation
received from the Reserve Bank of India, Securities and Exchange Board of India, BSE Limited, Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, Depositories, Registrar and Transfer Agent, Bankers, Financial Institutions, Business
Associates, Customers, Vendors, Auditors and all other regulatory authorities and stakeholders during the
financial year under review.
The Board also expresses its gratitude to the Companyâs shareholders for their continued confidence and
unwavering support. The Directors acknowledge the dedication, commitment and valuable contributions made by
the employees at all levels, whose efforts have significantly contributed to the Companyâs performance and
continued growth.
Your directors look forward to the continued support and co-operation of all stakeholders in the years ahead as
the Company strives to achieve sustainable growth while maintaining the highest standards of corporate
governance and regulatory compliance.
By the order of Board
For Helpage Finlease Limited
Date: August 05, 2026 Ananyaa Pandey Sidharth Goyal
Place: Delhi Director Managing Director
DIN:06966851 DIN:02855118
proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that
such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Your directorâs have pleasure in presenting the 43rd Directors Report on the business and operations of the
Company along with the Audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
1. Financial Highlights
Your Company''s performance for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 is summarized below:
|
Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
|
Revenue from Operations |
8,64,61,491 |
45,513,756 |
|
Other Income |
- |
14,250 |
|
Total Income |
8,64,61,491 |
45,528,006 |
|
Less: Total Expenses |
64,256,409 |
32,431,898 |
|
Net Profit/(Loss) before |
22,205,082 |
13,096,108 |
|
Less: Depreciation |
15,16,471 |
1,116,032 |
|
Net Profit/(Loss) after |
2,06,88,611 |
11,980,076 |
|
Less: Current Tax |
53,78,950 |
3,119,567 |
|
Deferred Tax |
5,55,773 |
126,035 |
|
Profit after Tax |
1,47,53,888 |
8,734,474 |
The Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 have
been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standard (Ind AS) as notified by the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs and as amended from time to time.
2. Dividend
The Board of Directors of your Company, after considering the relevant circumstances has decided that it
would be prudent, not to recommend any dividend for the year under review.
3. Public Deposits
The Company has not accepted any public deposits during the period under review and it continues to be a
non-deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Company in conformity with the guidelines of the Reserve Bank
of India and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
4. State of Companyâs Affairs and Future Outlooks
The Company is a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) registered with Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
During the year, the Company has performed modestly despite of challenging economic conditions and
other related factors. The Directors are relentlessly striving for betterment of the business and growth of the
Company. They are optimistic about the future and expect the business to perform well in the forthcoming
year.
5. Review of Operations
During the financial year under review, your Company achieved a turnover of Rs. 8,64,61,491/- (Eight
Crore Sixty-Four Lakh Sixty-One Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-One Only) during the year as against Rs.
4,55,13,756/- (Four Crore Fifty-five Lakh Thirteen Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Six Only) in the
previous year. The Company has earned profit after tax of Rs. 1,47,53,888/- Rupees One Crore Forty-Seven
Lakhs Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight as against Rs. 87,34,474/- Rupees Eighty-Seven
Lakhs Thiry Four Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Four in the previous financial year.
6. Transfer to General Reserve
An amount of Rs. 30,61,500/- Rupees Thirty Lakhs Sixty-One Thousand Five Hundred has been
transferred to Special Reserve as per the requirement under Section 45 IC of the Reserve Bank of India
Act, 1934. The company has not transferred any amount to the general reserves.
7. Subsidiaries, Joint Venture or Associate Companies
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint Venture or Associate Company; hence provisions of
section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to preparation of consolidated financial statements
are not applicable.
8. Share Capital
a) Authorized Share Capital:
During the period under review, there is no change in the authorized share capital of the Company. The
Authorized Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 11,00,00,000/-(Rupees Eleven Crore only) divided into
1,10,00,000 (One Crore Ten lakh only) equity shares of Rs. 10/-each for the year ended 31st March, 2025.
b) Issue, Subscribed and paid-up capital:
During the period under review, there is no change in the paid-up share capital of the Company. The paid-
up share capital of the Company is Rs. 9,94,75,000/- (Rupees Nine Crore Ninety-Four Lakh Seventy-Five
Thousand only) divided into 99,47,500 (Ninety-Nine lakh Forty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred only)
equity shares of Rs. 10/- each for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
c) Buy back of securities
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the period under review.
d) Bonus Shares
No bonus shares were issued during the period under review.
e) Issue of Equity Shares under ESOP
No Equity shares under ESOP were issued during the period under review.
9. Directors & Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
A. Directors
The Composition of Board of Directors of the Company is in conformity with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ) and the Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time.
The Company has a professional Board with Executive Directors & Non-Executive Directors who bring
the right mix of knowledge, skills, and expertise and help the Company in implementing the best
Corporate Governance practices.
The Board of Directors at present comprises of four (4) Directors out of which one is executive director
(promoter group), one is non-executive and non-independent and other two (2) Directors are Independent
Directors. The Boardâs actions and decisions are aligned with the Companyâs best interests. It is
committed to the goal of sustainably elevating the Companyâs value creation. The Board critically
evaluates the Companyâs strategic direction, management policies and their effectiveness.
Composition of Board as on 31st March, 2025 as follows:
|
Name of the Director |
Designation |
Category |
|
Mr. Sidharth Goyal |
Managing Director & Chief |
Promoter Executive |
|
Mr. Ashwin Dorairajan |
Independent Director |
Non-Executive Independent |
|
Ms. Ananyaa Pandey |
Women Director |
Non-Executive Non-Independent |
|
Mr. Sushil Kumar |
Independent Director |
Non-Executive Independent |
i. Retirement of Director by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Ms. Ananyaa Pandey (DIN:
06966851) retires by rotation at the ensuring Annual General Meeting and being eligible offered herself
for re-appointment.
Brief details and other details as stipulated under Regulation 36(3) of SEBI Listing Regulations and
Secretarial Standard-2 issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India for re appointment of Ms.
Ananyaa Pandey, Non-Executive Non-Independent Director is given in the notice convening the ensuing
AGM, which forms part of the Annual Report.
ii. Statement on declaration given by Independent Directors
The Board of the Company consists of two Independent Directors and all the Independent Directors have
given the declaration that they meet the criteria of Independence as provided in section 149(6) of the
Companies Act 2013.
In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as
Independent Directors of the Company and the Board is satisfied of the integrity, expertise, and experience
of all Independent Directors on the Board. The Independent Directors (IDs) have also confirmed that they
complied the with companyâs code of conduct for Directors and Senior Management Personnel. Further
the IDs get themselves registered in the data bank mentioned with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs,
Manesar (IICA) from time to time and under, if required, online proficiency self-assessment test conducted
by the IICA.
In term of requirements of Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and regulation 25(3) of the SEBI
Listing Regulations, 2015, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held on 12th December
2024 without the attendance of non-independent directors and members of Management, inter alia, to
discuss the following:
I. review the performance of non-independent directors and the Board as a whole;
II. review the performance of the Chairperson of the company, taking into account the views of executive
directors and non-executive directors;
III. assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the company management
and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
iii. Performance evaluation at Board
In line with the provisions of section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder read
with the relevant provisions of the SEBI Listing regulations, 2015, the Board of directors has carried out
an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, individual directors and the Committees of the
Board. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out explained hereunder:
The evaluations are based on questionnaire prepared which assessed the performance of the Board on
select parameters related to roles, responsibilities and obligations of the Board and functioning of the
Committees including assessing the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the
company management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform
its duties.
The evaluation criteria for the Directors were based on their participation, contribution and offering
guidance to and understanding of the areas which are relevant to them in their capacity as members of the
Board.
iv. Policies on appointment of Directors and Remuneration
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a policy
for selection and appointment of Directors, KMP, Senior Management and their remuneration.
The objective and broad framework of the Remuneration Policy is to consider and determine the
remuneration, based on the fundamental principles of payment for performance, for potential, and for
growth. The Remuneration Policy reflects on certain guiding principles of the Company such as aligning
remuneration with the long-term interests of the Company and performance of the personnel, promoting a
culture of meritocracy and creating a linkage to corporate and individual performance, and emphasizing on
professional competence and market competitiveness so as to attract the best talent. It also ensures the
effective recognition of performance and encourages a focus on achieving superior operational results.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommends the remuneration of Directors and Key
Managerial Personnel, which is then approved by the Board of Directors, subject to the approval of
shareholders, wherever necessary. The level and composition of remuneration shall be reasonable and
sufficient to attract, retain and motivate the directors, key managerial personnel and other employees of the
Company required running the Company successfully.
v. Meetings of the Board
During the Financial year 2024-25, the Board met Eight (8) times. The meetings were held as on
16/05/2024, 30/05/2024, 17/06/2024, 26/06/2024, 12/08/2024, 11/11/2024, 12/02/2025 and 03/03/2025,
the necessary quorum was present through the meetings. The maximum interval between any two
meetings did not exceed 120 days.
Following is the attendance of each of the Directors at the Board Meetings held during the period under
review:
|
S. No |
Date of Meeting |
Total No of Directors as on date of |
Attendance |
|
|
No. of Directors |
% of |
|||
|
1. |
16/05/2024 |
4 |
2 |
50% |
|
2. |
30/05/2024 |
4 |
4 |
100% |
|
3. |
17/06/2024 |
4 |
4 |
100% |
|
4. |
26/06/2024 |
4 |
4 |
100% |
|
5. |
12/08/2024 |
4 |
4 |
100% |
|
6. |
11/11/2024 |
4 |
4 |
100% |
|
7. |
12/02/2025 |
4 |
3 |
75% |
|
8. |
03/03/2025 |
4 |
3 |
75% |
B. Key Managerial Personnel
The Details of Key Managerial Personnel of the Company are mentioned below:
⢠Mr. Sidharth Goyal, Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer.
⢠Ms. Darshna Agarwal (M. No: A73854) Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
During the year Mr. Hemant Chauhan (M. No: A61772) was appointed as Company Secretary
and Compliance officer of the Company with effect from 16th May, 2024, however he ceased tit
be Company Secretary with effect from 14th June, 2024.
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Ms. Darshna
Agarwal (M. No: A73854) a qualified Company Secretary was appointed by the Board of
Directors as the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer and KMP of the Company w.e.f. 17th
June, 2024.
10. Directorsâ Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutory modification(s) and/or re¬
enactments) thereof for the time being in force), the Board of Directors of the Company confirm that:
⢠in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, the applicable
accounting standard have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
⢠they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgement and
estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of
the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period.
⢠they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in
accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and irregularities.
⢠they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
⢠they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal
financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
⢠they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and
that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
11. Committees of the Board
The Board has constituted the following Committees of the Board with specific terms of reference as per
the requirements of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Companies Act, 2013:
A. Audit Committee
B. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
C. Risk Management Committee
D. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The Board is responsible for constituting, assigning, co-opting and fixing the terms of reference for
members of various committees.
A. Audit Committee
The Board has set up qualified and Independent Audit Committee in compliance with the requirements of
Regulation 18 of SEBI Listing Regulations read with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. All
members of the Committee are financially literate and have accounting or related financial management
expertise.
The Audit Committee comprises of the following directors as its members as on 31st March,2025:
|
S.No. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Category |
|
1. |
Mr. Sushil Kumar |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
2. |
Mr. Ashwin Dorairajan |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
3. |
Ms. Ananyaa Pandey |
Member |
Non-Executive Director |
During the period under review, the Audit Committee met Four (4) times on 30/05/2024, 12/08/2024,
11/11/2024 and 12/02/2025.
All the recommendations of the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board during the year under
review.
Following is the detail of the attendance of each of the members of the Audit Committee at its Meeting
held during the year under review:
|
S. No |
Date of Meeting |
Total No of Members on |
Attendance |
|
|
Numbers of |
% of Attendance |
|||
|
1. |
30/05/2024 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
2. |
12/08/2024 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
3. |
11/11/2024 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
4. |
12/02/2025 |
3 |
2 |
66.67 |
Terms of reference
The Audit Committee has been constituted pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of SEBI Listing Regulation. The Audit Committee reviews the financial
accounting policies, adequacy of internal control systems and interacts with the statutory auditors. Besides,
the Committee reviews the observations of the management and internal/ external auditors, interim and
annual financial results, Management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations, and related party transactions. The other roles of Audit Committee, inter- alia includes the
following:
i. the recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms of appointment of auditors of the
company;
ii. review and monitor the auditorâs independence and performance, and effectiveness of audit process;
ii. examination of the financial statement and the auditorsâ report thereon;
v. approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the company with related parties;
v. scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
d. valuation of undertakings or assets of the company, wherever it is necessary;
ii. evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
ii. monitoring the end use of funds raised through public offers and related matters.
The Terms of reference of the Committee can be accessed at
https://www.helpagefinlease.com/disclosure/
B. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has been constituted pursuant to the provisions of Section
178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI Listing Regulation.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises of the three non-executive directors as its
members as on 31st March, 2025:
|
S.No. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Category |
|
|
1 |
Mr. Ashwin Dorairajan |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Director |
Independent |
|
2 |
Mr. Sushil Kumar |
Member |
Non-Executive Director |
Independent |
|
3 |
Ms. Ananyaa Pandey |
Member |
Non-Executive Director |
|
The Nomination & Remuneration Policy is uploaded on the website of the Company i.e., at
https://www.helpagefinlease.com/disclosure/
During the year under review, the Nomination & Remuneration Committee met Two (2) time on
15/05/2024 and 15/06/2024. The details of attendance in committee meeting are as follows:
|
S. No |
Date of |
Total No of Members on |
Attendance |
|
|
Numbers of |
% of Attendance |
|||
|
1. |
15/05/2024 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
2. |
15/06/2024 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
C. Risk Management Committee
The Board has constituted the Risk Management Committee as per the requirements of the Companies
Act, 2013 along with applicable Rules and requirements of the Listing Regulations.
The Risk Management Committee lays down procedures:
a. To inform Board members about the risk assessment and minimization procedures.
b. Framing, implementing and monitoring the risk management plan for the company.
c. Any other matter that may be entrusted to the Committee by the Board.
The frequency, agenda, duration, etc., for meetings of Risk Management Committee shall be as set by the
Chairman of the Committee. The Company has established effective risk assessment and minimization
procedures, which are reviewed by the board periodically. The procedures comprise of an in-house
exercise on Risk Management, carried out periodically by the Company, including the functioning of a
structure to identify and mitigate various risks faced by the Company from time to time.
The Risk Management Committee comprises of the following directors as its members as on 31st March,
2025:
|
S.No. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Category |
|
|
1. |
Mr. Sushil Kumar |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Director |
Independent |
|
2. |
Mr. Ashwin Dorairajan |
Member |
Non-Executive Director |
Independent |
|
3. |
Mr. Sidharth Goyal |
Member |
Executive Director |
The Company Secretary of the Company acts as the Secretary of the committee.
Your company has adopted a Risk Management Process in which a structure for risk identification and
analysis are in place for every department further within which origin of the risk is identify and updating
the same in risk registers if required.
These reports are consolidated and presented by the Chairman, to the Board of the Company. Your
Company adopts the methods and process to assess and analyze risk holistically, identifies all compliance
requirements and proactively develops measures to comply with such requirements. Your Company by
identifying and proactively addressing risks and opportunities, protects and creates value for stakeholders,
including owners, employees, customers, regulators, and society overall.
During the year under review, the Risk Management Committee met Two (2) time on 03/05/2024 and
25/10/2024. The details of attendance in committee meeting are as follows:
|
S. No |
Date of |
Total No of Members on |
Attendance |
|
|
Numbers of |
% of Attendance |
|||
|
1. |
03/05/2024 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
2. |
25/10/2024 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
D. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The Board has constituted the Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee as per the provision of section
178 of Companies Act, 2013 and as per Regulation 20 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 to specifically look into the redressal of Shareholders complaints.
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee comprises of the following directors as its members as on 31st
March, 2025:
|
S. No. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Category |
|
1. |
Mr. Sushil Kumar |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
2. |
Mr. Ashwin Dorairajan |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
3. |
Mr. Sidharth Goyal |
Member |
Executive Director |
The Company Secretary of the Company acts as the Secretary of the committee.
During the year under review, the Stakeholders Relationship Committee met one time on 05/12/2024. The
details of attendance in committee meeting are as follows:
|
S. No |
Date of |
Total No of Members on |
Attendance |
|
|
Numbers of |
% of Attendance |
|||
|
1. |
05/12/2024 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
There were no investorâs complaints pending as on 31st March, 2025.
12. Meeting of Independent Directors
The separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held on 12th December 2024 inter alia, reviewed
the performance of the Chairman, Non-Independent Directors and Manager of the Company. The
Independent Directors in the said meeting also assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of
information between the Company Management and the Board to effectively and reasonably perform its
duties.
13. Accounting treatment in preparation of financial statements
The guidelines/ accounting standards lay down by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
and prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 have been followed in preparation of the
financial statements of the Company in all material respects.
14. Risk Management
Your Company has laid down procedure to inform Board Members about the risk assessment and
minimization procedures. These procedures are being periodically reviewed to ensure that management
controls risk through the means of properly defined framework of the Company.
15. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees given and Investments made u/s 186 of the Companies Act,
2013 by the Company
The particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments made by the Company covered under the provisions
of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Meetings of Board and its Power) Rules,
2014 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.
16. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
During the financial year under review, the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with rules framed thereunder, relating to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) were not applicable to the
Company.
17. Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy
The Company has adopted a policy on Whistle Blower (Vigil Mechanism) with a view to provide a
mechanism for the directors and employees of the Company to report genuine concerns. The provisions of
this policy are in line with the provisions of the Section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
18. Compliance Officer
Ms. Darshna Agarwal, Company Secretary, is the Compliance Officer of the Company and can be
contacted at E-mail id at [email protected]. Complaints or queries relating to the Shares can be
forwarded to M/s Beetal Financial Computer Services Private Limited, Companyâs Registrar and Transfer
Agents at [email protected].
19. Auditors
i. Statutory Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Audit and
Auditors), Rules, 2014, M/s. R. C. Agarwal & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.
003175N) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company by the shareholders at 40thAnnual
General Meeting held on 27th June, 2022 for the period of five (5) years to hold office from the conclusion
of 40thAnnual General Meeting until the conclusion of 45thAnnual General Meeting at such remuneration
as may be mutually agreed. The Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as
Auditors of the Company.
The notes on accounts referred to in the auditorsâ report are self-explanatory and therefore donât call for any
further comments by the Board of Directors.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the Auditors in their report for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
ii. Secretarial Auditor
In pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of the
Company, have appointed CS Divya Rani, Practicing Company Secretary (Certificate of Practice No.
26426), as the Secretarial Auditor to conduct an audit of the secretarial records for the financial year 2024¬
25, based on consent received from them. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended on
March 31, 2025 is annexed herewith marked as âAnnexure-Iâ to this Report.
Further, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and the approval of the Board of Directors
of the Company, consent of the Company be and is hereby accorded for appointment of CS Divya Rani,
Practicing Company Secretary (COP No: 26426 Peer Review Certificate No: 6693/2025) as the
Secretarial Auditor of the Company for a period of five (5) years, commencing on April 01, 2025, until
March 31, 2030, to conduct a Secretarial Audit of the Company and to furnish the Secretarial Audit
Report.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by Ms. Divya Rani, Practicing Company
Secretary in their report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
iii. Internal Auditor
In terms of Section 138 of the Act and Rules made there under, M/s J P K R & COMPANY, Chartered
Accountants (FRN: 330682E) was appointed as the Internal Auditor of the company for the Financial Year
2024-25, who is responsible for performance of duties as internal auditor of the company and their report
will be reviewed by the audit committee from time to time.
20. Extract of the Annual Return
As per the requirements of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act and Rules framed thereunder, the extract
of the Annual Return is available on website of the Company i.e.www.helpagefinlease.com.
21. Reporting of frauds
During the year under review, there have been no frauds reported by the Statutory Auditors/
Secretarial Auditors/ Internal Auditors of the Company under sub-section (12) of Section 143 of the
Act.
22. Corporate Governance
In Pursuant to Regulation 15(2)(a) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations 2015, the provisions of Corporate Governance shall not apply, in respect of the listed
entity having paid up equity share capital not exceeding Rs. 10 Crores and net worth not exceeding
Rs. 25 Crores, as on the last day of the previous financial year.
Since the paid-up share capital of the Company is Rs. 9,94,75,000 /- and net worth of the Company
is Rs. 15,32,79,855/- as at 31st March, 2024. Hence, Regulation 17 to 27 of the Corporate Governance
is not applicable to the Company and the report on Corporate Governance is not provided in this 43rd
annual report.
Further, it is hereby informed that the Company is not required to file Annual Compliance Report under
Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015due
to the exemption claimed under Regulation 15(2) and pursuant to circular âLIST/COMP/12/2019-
20â dated 14.05.2019 issued by the BSE.
23. Particulars of Employees
The information required under Section 197 of the Act read with Rule 5 of The Companies (Appointment
and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975, the ratio of remuneration of each Director, Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary of the
Company for the Financial year 2024-2025 is enclosed as âAnnexure-IIâ.
24. Related Party Transaction
During the financial year, all contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company with its related
parties were in ordinary course of business and on armsâ length basis and thus the provisions of Section
188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under are not attracted.
In this regard, the materially significant related party transactions, if any made by the Company with
Related Parties are in compliance with Section 188 (1) and Section 134 (3)(h) read with Rule 8 (2) of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, the disclosure in form AOC-2 as provided in terms of section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 is
enclosed as âAnnexure-IIIâ.
25. Particulars regarding the Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption & Foreign
Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The Company has not engaged in any manufacturing activity and thus its operations are not energy
intensive. However, adequate measures are always taken to ensure optimum utilization and maximum
possible saving of energy.
There were no Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo during the financial year 2024-25.
26. Management Discussion and Analysis Report
Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under the listing regulations forms part of this
Annual Report is annexed as âAnnexure IVâ.
27. Details of Significant and Material Orders passed by regulators or courts or tribunals
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the
going concern status and the Companyâs operations in future.
28. Disclosure about the applicability of Cost Audit specified by the central government under
section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The provision of the section 148 of the Companiesâ act, 2013 read with Rules 14 of the Companies (Audit
& Auditors) rules, 2014 is not applicable to the Company.
29. Code of Conduct and Ethics
The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a Code of Conduct and Ethics for the Directors and
Senior Executives of the Company. The object of the Code is to conduct the Companyâs business
ethically and with responsibility, integrity, fairness, transparency and honesty. The Code sets out a
broad policy for oneâs conduct in dealing with the Company, fellow Directors and with the environment
in which the Company operates.
All the Board members and Senior Management personnel have affirmed compliance with the Code for
the year ended 31st March 2025. A declaration to this effect signed by the Managing Director forms a
part of this Annual Report.
30. Statement pursuant to Listing agreements
The Company''s securities are listed with BSE Limited The Annual Listing Fees for the year 2024-2025 has
been paid by the Company in time and there were no arrears reported for the year under review.
31. RBI Compliances
The Company has complied with all the applicable regulations of RBI as on 31st March, 2025.The
Company has duly filed all returns in accordance with Master Direction- Non-Banking Financial
Company Returns (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016.
32. Compliance with the Secretarial Standards
The Company has complied with all the Secretarial Standards on Board Meetings and General Meetings
issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
33. Internal Financial Control Systems and Their Adequacy
The Company possesses adequate internal controls to ensure that all assets are protected against loss from
unauthorized use or disposition and that all transactions are authorized, recorded and reported correctly.
An efficient Internal Audit department monitors adherence to these controls.
The Internal Auditor monitor and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control systems in the
Company, its compliance with the operating systems, accounting procedures and policies of the
Company.
Based on the report of Internal Auditor, the process owners undertake the corrective actions in their
respective areas and hereby strengthen the control. Significant audit observation and corrective actions
thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.
34. Proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
There were no proceedings, either filed by the Company or against the Company, pending under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 as amended, before the National Company Law Tribunal or
other Courts as at 31st March, 2025.
35. Details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one-time settlement
and the valuation done while taking loan from the banks or financial institutions along with the
reasons thereof
The Company has neither availed any loan from banks or financial institution and hence there is no
application being ever made for One Time Settlement (OTS) with any banks or financial institution.
36. Disclosure under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition
And Redressal) Act, 2013:
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at the workplace and has adopted a Policy on
prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment in line with the provisions of the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (âPOSH Actâ)
and the Rules there under. There were no complaints/cases of sexual harassment reported during the
financial year 2024-25.
During the year under review, no complaints pertaining to sexual harassment at work place has
been received by the Company. The following is the status of complaints received and resolved
during the financial year:
|
S.No. |
Particulars |
Numbers |
|
1. |
Number of Sexual Harassment Complaints |
NIL |
|
2. |
Number of Sexual Harassment Complaints |
NIL |
|
3. |
Number of Sexual Harassment Complaints |
NIL |
|
pending beyond 90 days. |
The above reflects the Company''s commitment to timely and effective redressal of complaints
37. Compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company duly complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including all
amendment thereto. All eligible women employees have been extended the benefits mandated
under the Act, including maternity leave medical bonus and nursing breaks. The Company
remains committed to promoting a supportive and inclusive workplace and ensure that no
discrimination or adverse action is taken against any employee on account of maternity.
38. Number of Employees as on the closure of financial year 2024-25
During the financial year under review, the total number of employees in the Company are as
follows:
|
S.No. |
Particulars |
Number |
|
1. |
Female |
2 |
|
2. |
Male |
5 |
|
3. |
Transgender |
0 |
39. General Disclosures
Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there
were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
1. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
2. Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company.
3. There is no change in the nature of business of the Company during the year.
4. There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company
between the end of financial year and the date of the Report.
40. Acknowledgement
Your directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the co-operation and assistance received
from the Bankers, Regulatory Bodies, Stakeholders including Financial Institutions, Suppliers, Customers
and other Business associates who have extended their valuable sustained support and encouragement
during the year under review.
Your directors take this opportunity to recognize and place on record their gratitude and appreciation for
the commitment displayed by all executivesâ officers and staff at all levels of the Company. We look
forward for the continued support of every stakeholder in the future.
The Company operates only in a single segment of Business and as such no separate segment reporting is
required.
By the order of Board
For Helpage Finlease Limited
Sd/- Sd/-
Date: 26th May, 2025 Ananyaa Pandey Sidharth Goyal
Place: Delhi Director Managing Director
DIN:06966851 DIN:02855118
Yourdirectorâs have pleasure in presenting the 42ndAnnualReport on the business and operations of the
Company along with the Audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.
1. FinancialHighlights
Your Company''s performance for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 is summarized below:
<7n TNRt
|
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
|
Revenue from Operations |
45,513,756 |
27,971,900 |
|
Other Income |
14,250 |
45,068 |
|
Total Income |
45,528,006 |
28,016,968 |
|
Less: Total Expenses |
32,431,898 |
18,766,956 |
|
Net Profit/(Loss) before |
13,096,108 |
9,250,013 |
|
Less: Depreciation |
1,116,032 |
1,116,032 |
|
Net Profit/(Loss) after |
11,980,076 |
8,133,981 |
|
Less: Current Tax |
3,119,567 |
2,132,601 |
|
Deferred Tax |
126,035 |
(85,017) |
|
Profit after Tax |
8,734,474 |
6,086,397 |
2. Dividend
The Board of Directors of your Company, after considering the relevant circumstances has decided that it
would be prudent, not to recommend any dividend for the year under review.
3. PublicDeposits
The Company has not accepted any public deposits during the period under review and it continues to be a
non-deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Company in conformity with the guidelines of the Reserve Bank
of India and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules,2014.
4. State of Companyâs Affairsand Future Outlooks
The Company is a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) registered with Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
During the year, the Company has performed modestly despite of challenging economic conditions and
other related factors. The Directors are relentlessly striving for betterment of the business and growth of the
Company. They are optimistic about the future and expect the business to perform well in the forthcoming
year.
5. Review ofOperations
During the financial year under review, your Company achieved a turnover of INR 45,513,756/- (Four
Crore Fifty-Five Lakh Thirteen Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty-Six Only)during the year as against INR
27,971,900/- (Two Crore Seventy-Nine Lakh Seventy-One Thousand Nine Hundred Only) in the previous
year. The Company has earned profit after tax of INR 11,980,076/- as against INR 8,133,981/- in the
previous financial year.
6. Transfer to GeneralReserve
An amount of Rs. 1,772,100/- has been transferred to Special Reserve as per the requirement underSection
45 IC of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The company has not transferred any amountto the general
reserves.
7. Subsidiaries, Joint Venture or AssociateCompanies
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint Venture or Associate Company; hence provisions of
section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to preparation of consolidated financial statements
are not applicable.
8. ShareCapital
a) Authorized ShareCapital:
During the period under review, there is no change in the authorized share capital of the Company. The
Authorized Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 11,00,00,000/-(Rupees Eleven Crore only) divided into
1,10,00,000 (One Crore Ten lakh only) equity shares of Rs. 10/-each for the year ended 31st March, 2024.
b) Issue, Subscribed and paid-upcapital:
During the period under review, there is no change in the paid-up share capital of the Company.The paid-
up share capital of the Company is Rs. 9,94,75,000/- (Rupees Nine Crore Ninety-Four Lakh Seventy-Five
Thousand only) divided into 99,47,500 (Ninety-Nine lakh Forty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred only)
equity shares of Rs. 10/- each for the financial year ended 31stMarch, 2024.
c) Buy back ofsecurities
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the period under review.
d) BonusShares
No bonus shares were issued during the period under review.
e) Issue of Equity Shares underESOP
No Equity shares under ESOP were issued during the period under review.
9. Directors & Key Managerial Personnel(KMP)
A. Directors
The Composition of Board of Directors of the Company is in conformity with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ) and the Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time.
The Board of Directors at present comprises of four (4) Directors out of which two (2) Directors are
Independent Directors. The Boardâs actions and decisions are aligned with the Companyâs best interests. It
is committed to the goal of sustainably elevating the Companyâs value creation. The Board critically
evaluates the Companyâs strategic direction, management policies and theireffectiveness.
Composition of Board as on 31st March, 2024 as follows:
|
Name of the Director |
Designation |
Category |
|
Mr. Sidharth Goyal |
Managing Director & Chief |
Promoter Executive |
|
Mr. Ashwin Dorairajan |
Independent Director |
Non-Executive Independent |
|
Ms. Ananyaa Pandey |
Women Director |
Non-Executive Non-Independent |
|
Mr. Sushil Kumar* |
Independent Director |
Non-Executive Independent |
*Mr. Sushil Kumar (DIN: 06770980) has been re-appointed as an independent director of the Company at
41st Annual General Meeting held on 5th July, 2023 to hold office for second term of five (5) consecutive
years.
i. Re-appointment of Managing Director
The Board of directors based on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, re¬
appoint Mr. Sidharth Goyalas a Managing Director of the Company w.e.f. 31st August, 2024 in its meeting
held on 26th June, 2024 for the period of five (5) years subject to approval of members in the ensuring
Annual General Meeting.
Brief resume and other details as stipulated underRegulation 36(3) of SEBI LODR and Secretarial
Standard-2 issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries ofIndia for re appointment of Mr. Sidharth
Goyal,Managing Director is given in the notice convening the ensuing AGM, which forms part of the
Annual report.
ii. Retirement of Director by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Sidharth Goyal (DIN:
02855118)retires byrotation at the ensuring Annual General Meeting and being eligibleoffered himself for
re-appointment.
Brief resume and other details as stipulated underRegulation 36(3) of SEBI LODR and Secretarial
Standard-2 issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries ofIndia for re appointment of Mr. Sidharth
Goyal, Managing Director is given in the notice convening the ensuing AGM, which forms part of the
Annual report.
iii. Statement on declaration given by IndependentDirectors
The Board of the Company consist of two Independent Directors and all the Independent Directors have
given the declaration that they meet the criteria of Independence as provided in section 149(6) of the
Companies Act 2013.
In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in thecircumstances which may affect their status as
IndependentDirectors of the Company and the Board is satisfied of theintegrity, expertise, andexperience
of all Independent Directors on the Board.
In term of requirements of Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and regulation 25(3) of the SEBI
Listing Regulations, 2015, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held on 9th October 2023
without the attendance of non-independent directors and members of Management, inter alia, to discuss
the following:
I. review the performance of non-independent directors and the Board as a whole;
II. review the performance of the Chairperson of the company, taking into account the views of
executivedirectors and non-executive directors;
III. assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the company management
and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
iv. Performance evaluation at Board
In line with the provisions of section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules madethereunder read
with the relevant provisions of the SEBI Listing regulations, 2015, the Board of directors has carried out
an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, individual directorsandthe Committees of the
Board. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out explained hereunder:
The evaluations are based on questionnaire prepared which assessed the performance of the Board on
select parameters related to roles, responsibilities and obligations of the Board and functioning of the
Committees including assessing the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the
company management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform
its duties. The evaluation criteria for the Directors were based on their participation, contribution and
offering guidance to and understanding of the areas which are relevant to them in their capacity as
members of theBoard.
v. Policies on appointment of Directors and Remuneration
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a policy
for selection and appointment of Directors, KMP, Senior Management and their remuneration.
The objective and broad framework of the Remuneration Policy is to consider and determine the
remuneration, based on the fundamental principles of payment for performance, for potential, and for
growth. The Remuneration Policy reflects on certain guiding principles of the Company such as aligning
remuneration with the long-term interests of the Company and performance of the personnel, promoting a
culture of meritocracy and creating a linkage to corporate and individual performance, and emphasizing on
professional competence and market competitiveness so as to attract the best talent. It also ensures the
effective recognition of performance and encourages a focus on achieving superior operational results.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommends the remuneration of Directors and Key
Managerial Personnel, which is then approved by the Board of Directors, subject to the approval of
shareholders, wherever necessary. The level and composition of remuneration shall be reasonable and
sufficient to attract, retain and motivate the directors, key managerial personnel and other employees of the
Company required running the Companysuccessfully.
vi. Meetings of the Board
During the Financial year 2023-24, the Board met five (5) times. The meetings were held as on
18/04/2023, 18/05/2023, 11/08/2023, 10/11/2023 and 08/02/2023, the necessary quorum was present
through the meetings.The maximum interval between any twomeetings did not exceed 120 days.
|
S. No |
Name of the Director |
No. of Board |
No. of Meetings |
Whether attended |
|
1. |
Mr. Sidharth Goyal |
5 |
5 |
Yes |
|
2. |
Ms. Ananyaa Pandey |
5 |
5 |
No |
|
3. |
Mr. Sushil Kumar |
5 |
5 |
Yes |
|
4. |
Mr. Ashwin Dorairajan |
5 |
5 |
No |
|
5. |
Ms. Megha Dhruv |
5 |
5 |
Yes |
The 41stAnnual General Meeting of the Company was held on 05th July, 2023.
B. Key ManagerialPersonnel
The Details of Key Managerial Personnel of the Company are mentioned below:
⢠Mr. Sidharth Goyal, Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer.
⢠Ms. MeghaDhruv (M.No. A67545), Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Resigned
w.e.fFebruary 17, 2024)
During the Financial year 2023-24, Ms.Megha Dhruvhas resigned from the post of Company Secretary
and Compliance Officer w.e.f. 17th February, 2024.In order for smooth compliances,the Board has
appointed Mr. Hemant Chauhan (M.No. A61772) as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer on May
16, 2024.
However, Mr. Hemant Chauhan (M.No. A61772) has resigned from the post of Company Secretary and
Compliance Officer w.e.f.14thJune, 2024due to some personal reason.
As on the date of the report, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee of the Board, the Board has appointed Ms. Darshna Agarwal (M.No. A73854) as Company
Secretary & Compliance Officer and KMP of the Company w.e.f. 17th June, 2024.
10. Directorsâ ResponsibilityStatement
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company confirm
that:
⢠in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31stMarch, 2024, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
⢠they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgement 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 of the Company for thatperiod.
⢠they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in
accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing
and detecting fraud and otherirregularities.
⢠they have prepared the annual accounts on a ''going concernbasis.
⢠they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal
financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
⢠they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and
that such systems were adequate and operatingeffectively.
11. Committees of the Board
The Board has constituted the following Committees of the Board with specific terms of reference as per
the requirements of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Companies Act, 2013:
A. AuditCommittee
B. Nomination and RemunerationCommittee
C. Risk ManagementCommittee
D. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The Board is responsible for constituting, assigning, co-opting and fixing the terms of reference for
members of various committees.
A. Audit Committee
The Board has set up qualified and Independent Audit Committee in compliance with the requirements of
Regulation 18 of SEBI Listing Regulations read with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Audit Committee comprises of the following directors as its members as on 31st March,2024:
|
S.N o. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Category |
|
1. |
Mr. Sushil Kumar |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
2. |
Mr. Ashwin |
Member |
Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director |
|
3. |
Ms. Ananyaa Pandey |
Member |
Non-Executive Director |
During the period under review, the Audit Committee met Four (4) times on18.05.2023, 11.08.2023,
10.11.2023 and 08.02.2024.The details of attendance in committee meetings are as follows:
|
S. No |
Date of |
Total Number of |
Attendance |
|
|
Numbers ofDirectors Attended |
% of Attendance |
|||
|
1. |
18.05.2023 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
2. |
11.08.2023 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
3. |
10.11.2023 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
4. |
08.02.2024 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
Terms of reference
The Audit Committee has been constituted pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of SEBI Listing Regulation. The Audit Committee reviews the financial
accounting policies, adequacy of internal control systems and interacts with the statutory auditors. Besides,
the Committee reviews the observations of the management and internal/ external auditors, interim and
annual financial results, Management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations, and related party transactions. The other roles of Audit Committee, inter- alia includes
thefollowing:
i. the recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms of appointment of auditors of
thecompany;
ii. review and monitor the auditorâs independence and performance, and effectiveness of auditprocess;
iii. examination of the financial statement and the auditorsâ reportthereon;
iv. approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the company with related parties;
v. scrutiny of inter-corporate loans andinvestments;
vi. valuation of undertakings or assets of the company, wherever it isnecessary;
vii. evaluation of internal financial controls and risk managementsystems;
viii. monitoring the end use of funds raised through public offers and relatedmatters.
B. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has been constituted pursuant to the provisions of Section
178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI Listing Regulation.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises of the three non-executivedirectors as its
members as on 31st March, 2024:
|
S.No. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Category |
|
1 |
Mr. Ashwin |
Chairman |
Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director |
|
2 |
Mr. Sushil Kumar |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent |
|
3 |
Ms. Ananyaa Pandey |
Member |
Non-Executive Director |
The Company Secretary of the Company acts as the Secretary of the committee.
During the year under review, the Nomination &Remuneration Committee met One (1) timeon
09.10.2023.The details of attendance in committee meeting are as follows:
|
S. |
Date of |
Total Number of members |
Attendance |
|
No |
Meeting |
of the Committee |
Numbers of |
% of Attendance |
|
1. |
09.10.2023 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
Nomination & Remuneration Policy is uploaded on the website of the Company i.e., at
https://www.helpagefinlease.com/disclosure/
C. Risk ManagementCommittee
The Board has constituted the Risk Management Committee as per the requirements of the Companies
Act, 2013 along with applicable Rules and requirements of the Listing Regulations.
The Risk Management Committee lays down procedures:
a. To inform Board members about the risk assessment and minimizationprocedures.
b. Framing, implementing and monitoring the risk management plan for thecompany.
c. Any other matter that may be entrusted to the Committee by theBoard.
The frequency, agenda, duration, etc., for meetings of Risk Management Committee shall be as set by the
Chairman of the Committee. The Company has established effective risk assessment and minimization
procedures, which are reviewed by the board periodically. The procedures comprise of an in-house
exercise on Risk Management, carried out periodically by the Company, including the functioning of a
structure to identify and mitigate various risks faced by the Company from time to time.
The Risk Management Committee comprises of the followingdirectors as its members as on 31st March,
2024:
|
S.No. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Category |
|
1. |
Mr. Sushil Kumar |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
2. |
Mr. Ashwin |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
3. |
Mr. Sidharth Goyal |
Member |
Executive Director |
The Company Secretary of the Company acts as the Secretary of the committee.
Your company has adopted a Risk Management Process in which a structure for risk identification and
analysis are in place for every department further within which origin of the risk is identify and updating
the same in risk registers if required.
These reports are consolidated and presented by the Chairman, to the Board of the Company. Your
Company adopts the methods and process to assess and analyze risk holistically, identifies all compliance
requirements and proactively develops measures to comply with such requirements. Your Company by
identifying and proactively addressing risks and opportunities, protects and creates value for stakeholders,
including owners, employees, customers, regulators, and society overall.
During the year under review, the Risk Management Committee met one (1) time on07.11.2023.The
details of attendance in committee meeting are as follows:
|
S. No |
Date of |
Total Number of members |
Attendance |
|
|
Numbers of |
% of Attendance |
|||
|
1. |
07.11.2023 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
D. Stakeholders RelationshipCommittee
The Board has constituted the Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee as per the provision of section
178 of Companies Act, 2013 and as per Regulation 20 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 to specifically look into the redressal of Shareholders complaints.
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee comprises of the followingdirectors as its members as on 31st
March, 2024:
|
S.No. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Category |
|
1. |
Mr. Sushil Kumar |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent |
|
2. |
Mr. Ashwin |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent |
|
3. |
Mr. Sidharth Goyal |
Member |
Executive Director |
The Company Secretary of the Company acts as the Secretary of the committee.
During the year under review, the Stakeholders Relationship Committee met one time on 07.11.2023.The
details of attendance in committee meeting are as follows:
|
S. No |
Date of |
Total Number of members |
Attendance |
|
|
Numbers of |
% of Attendance |
|||
|
1. |
07.11.2023 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
12. Meeting of Independent Directors
The separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held on 9th October 2023 interalia,reviewed the
performance of the Chairman, Non-Independent Directors and Manager of the Company.The Independent
Directors in the said meeting also assessed the quality, quantity andtimeliness of flow of information
between the Company Management and the Board to effectivelyand reasonably perform its duties.
13. Accounting treatment in preparation of financialstatements
The guidelines/ accounting standards lay down by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
and prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 have been followed in preparation of the
financial statements of the Company in all materialrespects.
14. RiskManagement
Your Company has laid down procedure to inform Board Members about the risk assessment and
minimization procedures. These procedures are being periodically reviewed to ensure that management
controls risk through the means of properly defined framework of theCompany.
15. Particulars of Loans, Guaranteesgiven and Investments made u/s 186 of the Companies Act,
2013 bytheCompany
The particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments made by the Company covered under the provisions
of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Meetings of Board and its Power) Rules,
2014 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.
16. Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR)
As per the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules framed thereunder, the
provisions of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) shall not applyfor the financial year under review.
17. VigilMechanism/Whistle Blower Policy
The Company has adopted a policy on Whistle Blower (Vigil Mechanism) with a view to provide a
mechanism for the directors and employees of the Company to report genuine concerns. The provisions of
this policy are in line with the provisions of the Section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
18. ComplianceOfficer
Ms. Darshna Agarwal, Company Secretary, is the Compliance Officer of the Company and can be
contacted at E-mail id at [email protected]. Complaints or queries relating to the Shares can be
forwarded to M/s Beetal Financial Computer Services Private Limited, Companyâs Registrar and Transfer
Agents at [email protected].
19. Auditors
i. StatutoryAuditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Audit and
Auditors), Rules, 2014, M/s. R. C. Agarwal & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.
003175N) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Companyby the shareholders at 40thAnnual General
Meeting held on 27th June, 2022 for the period of five (5) yearsto hold office from the conclusion of
40thAnnual General Meeting until the conclusion of 45thAnnual General Meeting at such remuneration as
may be mutually agreed.The Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as
Auditors of the Company.
As per provision of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Statutory Auditor has not reported
any instances of fraud by the Company, its officers or employees.
The notes on accounts referred to in the auditorsâ report are self-explanatory and thereforedonât call for any
further comments by the Board of Directors.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the Auditors in their report.
ii. SecretarialAuditor
In pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, Ms. Divya Rani, Practicing
Company Secretary (CP No: 26426) were appointed as Secretarial Auditorfor the financial year2023-
24.The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended on March 31, 2024 isannexed herewith
marked as âAnnexure-Iâ to this Report.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by Ms. Divya Rani, Practicing Company
Secretary in their report for the financial year ended 31stMarch, 2024.
iii. InternalAuditor
In terms of Section 138 of the Act and Rules made there under, M/s Manoj Rajput & Co., Chartered
Accountants (FRN: 037750N) was appointed as the Internal Auditor of the company for the Financial
Year 2023-24, who is responsible for performance of duties as internal auditor of the company and their
report will be reviewed by the audit committee from time to time.
20. Extract of the AnnualReturn
As per the requirements of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act and Rules framed thereunder,theextract
of the Annual Return is available on website of the Company i.e.www.helpagefinlease.com.
21. Corporate Governance
In Pursuant to Regulation 15(2)(a) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements)Regulations 2015, the provisions of Corporate Governance shall not apply, in respect
of the listed entity having paid up equity share capital not exceeding Rs. 10 Crores and net worth not
exceeding Rs. 25 Crores, as on the last day of the previous financial year.
Since the paid-up share capital of the Company is Rs. 9,94,75,000 /- and net worth of the Company
is Rs. 14,47,11,144/- as at 31st March, 2024. Hence, Clause 27(submission of Quarterly Corporate
Governance Report) of LODRRegulations is not applicable to the Company and the report on
Corporate Governance is notprovided.
Further, it is hereby informed that the Company is not required to file Annual Compliance Report under
Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015due
to the exemption claimed under Regulation 15(2) and pursuant to circular âLIST/COMP/12/2019-
20â dated 14.05.2019 issued by the BSE.
22. Particulars ofEmployees
The information required under Section 197 of the Act read with Rule 5 of The Companies (Appointment
and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975, the ratio of remuneration of each Director, Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary of the
Company for the Financial year 2023-2024 is enclosed as âAnnexure-IIâ.
23. Related PartyTransaction
During the financial year, all contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company with its related
parties were in ordinary course of business and on armsâ length basis and thus the provisions of Section
188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under are not attracted.
In this regard, the materially significant related party transactions, if any made by the Company with
Related Parties are in compliance with Section 188 (1) and Section 134 (3)(h) read with Rule 8 (2) of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, the disclosure in form AOC-2 as provided in terms of section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 is
enclosed as âAnnexure-IIIâ.
24. Particulars regarding the Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption & Foreign
Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The Company has not engaged in any manufacturing activity and thus its operations are not energy
intensive. However, adequate measures are always taken to ensure optimum utilization and maximum
possible saving of energy.
25. Management Discussion and AnalysisReport
Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under the listing regulations forms part of this
Annual Reportis annexed as âAnnexure IVâ.
26. Details of Significant and MaterialOrders passed by regulators or courts or tribunals
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the
going concern status and the Companyâs operations in future.
27. DisclosureabouttheapplicabilityofCostAuditspecifiedbythecentralgovernmentundersection 148
of the Companies Act, 2013.
The provision of the section 148 of the Companiesâ act, 2013 read with Rules 14 of the Companies (Audit
& Auditors) rules, 2014 is not applicable to the Company.
28. Code of Conduct and Ethics
The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a Code of Conduct and Ethics for theDirectors and
Senior Executives of the Company. The object of the Code is to conduct theCompanyâs business
ethically and with responsibility, integrity, fairness, transparency andhonesty. The Code sets out a broad
policy for oneâs conduct in dealing with the Company,fellow Directors and with the environment in
which the Company operates.
All the Board members and Senior Management personnel have affirmed compliance with the Code for
theyear ended 31 March 2024. A declaration to this effect signed by the Managing Director forms a part
of thisAnnual Report.
29. Statement pursuant to Listingagreements
The Company''s securities are listed with Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Limited. The Annual Listing
Fees for the year 2023-2024 has been paid by the Company in time and there were no arrears reported for
the year under review.
30. RBICompliances
The Company has complied with all the applicable regulations of RBI as on March 31, 2024.The
Company has duly filed all returns in accordance with Master Direction- Non-BankingFinancial
Company Returns (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016.
31. Compliance with the SecretarialStandards
The Company has complied with all the Secretarial Standards on Board Meetings and General Meetings
issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
32. Internal Financial Control Systems and Their Adequacy
The Company possesses adequate internal controls to ensure that all assets are protected against loss from
unauthorized use or disposition and that all transactions are authorized, recorded and reported correctly.
An efficient Internal Audit department monitors adherence to these controls.
The Internal Auditor monitor and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control systems in the
Company, its compliance with the operating systems, accounting procedures and policies of the
Company.
Based on the report of Internal Auditor, the process owners undertake the corrective actions in their
respective areas and hereby strengthen the control. Significant audit observation and corrective actions
thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.
33. Disclosure under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at the workplace and has adopted a Policy on
prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment in line with the provisions of the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (âPOSH Actâ)
and the Rules there under. There were no complaints/cases of sexual harassment reported during the
financial year 2023-24.
34. Proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
There were no proceedings, either filed by the Company or against the Company, pending under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 as amended, before the National Company Law Tribunal or
other Courts as at 31 March, 2024.
35. Details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one-time settlement
and the valuation done while taking loan from the banks or financial institutions along with the
reasons thereof
During the year, there were no transactions requiring disclosure or reporting in respect of matters
relating to instance of one-time settlement with any bank or financial institution.
36. GeneralDisclosures
Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there
were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
1. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting orotherwise.
2. Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of theCompany.
3. There is no change in the nature of business of the Company during the year.
4. There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company
between the end of financial year and the date of theReport.
37. Acknowledgement
Your directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the co-operation and assistance received
from the Bankers, Regulatory Bodies, Stakeholders including Financial Institutions, Suppliers, Customers
and other Business associates who have extended their valuable sustained support and encouragement
during the year under review.
Your directors take this opportunity to recognize and place on record their gratitude and appreciation for
the commitment displayed by all executivesâ officers and staff at all levels of the Company. We look
forward for the continued support of every stakeholder in the future.
The Company operates only in a single segment of Business and as such no separate segment reporting is
required.
By the order of Board
For Helpage Finlease Limited
Sd/- Sd/-
Date: 30thMay, 2024 Ananyaa Pandey Sidharth Goyal
Place: Delhi Director Managing Director
DIN:06966851 DIN:02855118
The directors have pleasure in presenting their Annual Report together with the Audited Statement of Accounts for the financial year ended on 31st March 2014.
FINANCIAL RESULTS (In Rs.) Particulars 2013-2014 2012-13
Income 729501.60 218429.13
Less: Total Expenditure 528748.72 166069.00
Net Profit/(Loss) before Tax & Depreciation (PBDT) 200752.88 52360.13
Less: Depreciation - -
Net Profit/(Loss) after Depreciation before Tax (PBT) 200752.88 52360.13
Less: Provision for Income Tax-Current 62032.64 17440.00
Profit after Tax 138720.24 34920.13
Statuary Reserves 35446.41 7702.37
MATERIAL CHANGES AFTER THE CLOSE OF FINANCIAL YEAR
Save as mentioned elsewhere in this Report, no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company has occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company-31st March, 2014.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors of your Company has decided to retain and plough back the profits into the business of the Company, thus no dividend is being recommended for this year.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposit under Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956, read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company believes that Corporate Governance report is a key element in improving efficiency, transparency, accountability and growth as well enhancing investor confidence. As per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange, a separate section on Corporate Governance forms part of the Annual Report.
A Certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company confirming compliance with the condition of Corporate Governance as stipulated under clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is given as Annexure to the Corporate Governance Report.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Sidharth Goyal will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer himself for re-appointment.
The Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Sidharth Goyal as Managing Director of the Company w.e.f. 2nd September, 2014 for a term of five years on the remuneration as recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and thereafter approved by the Board in their meeting held on 2nd September, 2014. The Board has also appointed Mr. Dilip Jain, Mr. Ashok Kumar as Independent Directors of the Company for a term of consecutive five years ending up to 31st March, 2019. In accordance with the provisions of section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 all the independent directors will be non rotational. Accordingly, the proposal for the same is placed in the ensuing annual general meeting of the Company.
Mr. Sidharth Goyal is liable to retire by rotation and being eligible offer himself for re-appointment. Directors recommend their re-appointment.
Further in the same meeting, the Board in its meeting held on appointed Ms. Ananya Pandey as an Additional Director of the Company and in respect of whom the Company has received a notice in writing from a member proposing his candidature for the office of Director, be and is hereby appointed as Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation. The Board of Directors recommend her re-appointment
SHARE CAPITAL
During the Financial Year ended March 31, 2014, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company has also been increased to Rs. 5,00,00,000 (Rs. Five Crore only) by creating 45,00,000 (Forty Five Lacs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rs. Ten Only) each aggregating Rs. 4,50,00,000/- (Rs. Four Crore Fifty Lacs Only) which shall be ranking pari passu with the existing Equity Shares.
In compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, Listing Agreement and SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2009, the Board of Director''s in their meeting held on 15th May, 2014 allotted 28,80,000 fully paid Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rs. Ten Only) each to the various strategic investors.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of the Company has constituted the following committees in terms of the provisions of the Companies Act and clause 49 of the listing agreement:
i. Audit Committee
Name of the Director Category
Mr. Dilip Jain Chairman (Non Executive Independent)
Mr. Ashok Kumar Member (Non Executive Independent)
Mr. Sidharth Goyal Member (Promoter & Executive)
II. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Name of the Director Category
Mr. Ashok Kumar Chairman (Non Executive Independent)
Mr. Dilip Jain Member (Non Executive Independent)
Ms. Ananya Pandey Member (Non Executive Non Independent Director)
III. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
Name of the Director Category
Mr. Dilip Jain Chairman (Non Executive Independent)
Mr. Ashok Kumar Member (Non Executive Independent)
Mr. Sidharth Goyal Member (Promoter & Executive)
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 as required under Section 217(1) (e) are not applicable to our industry; hence no statement for disclosure has been made. There was no foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the year under review.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the financial year under review, none of the Company''s employees was in receipt of remuneration as prescribed under Section 217(2) of the Companies Act, 1956 (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, and hence no particular are required to be disclosed in this Report.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, and to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanation obtained by them and save as mentioned elsewhere in this Report, the attached Annual Accounts and the Auditors'' Report thereon, your Directors confirm that:
a) That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2014, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to the material departures.
b) That the Directors had selected such Accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the Financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period.
c) That the Directors had 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 or other irregularities.
d) That the Directors had prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis.
AUDITORS'' REPORT
The Observations of the Statutory Auditors in their report read together with the Notes on Annual Accounts are self explanatory and therefore do not call for any further explanation.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. K R A & Co., Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company are due to retire at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer themselves for re-appointment. Members are requested to consider re-appointing them and to authorize the Board of Directors to fix their remuneratin.teh Auditors under provisions of Companies Act 1956, have furnished a certificate of eligibility for re-appointment.
LISTING OF SHARES
The Equity Shares of the Company is listed on the Delhi Stock Exchange. These shares were not traded during the year under review as the trading of Shares was not taking place at the exchange. The annual listing fee for the financial year 2014-15 has been duly paid to the Exchange.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the co-operation and assistance received from the Bankers, Regulatory Bodies, stakeholders including Financial Institutions, Distributors, various other Government Departments and its valued business associates who have extended their valuable sustained support and encouragement during the year.
Your Directors take this opportunity to recognize and place on record their gratitude and appreciation for the commitment displayed by all executives, officers and staff at all levels of the Company. We look forward to your continued support in the future.
By Order of the Board For Helpage Finlease Limited
Place: New Delhi Siddharth Goyal Date: 4th September, 2014 Chairman
The directors have pleasure in presenting their 30th Annual Report together with the Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended on 31st March 2013.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
(In
Rs.)
Particulars 2012-2013 2011-12
Income 218,429.13 188492.42
Less: Total Expenditure 166069.00 185150.73
Net Profit/(Loss) before Tax 52360.13 3341.69 & Depreciation (PBDT)
Less: Depreciation - - Net Profit/(Loss) after 52360.13 3341.69 Depreciation before Tax (PBT)
Less: Provision for Income Tax-Current 17440.00 1704.34 Profit after Tax 34920.13 1637.35
2. DIVIDEND
Your directors do not recommend any dividend for this year..
3. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposit under Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956, read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975.
4. DIRECTORS
In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Sidharth Goyal, Director of the Company retires by rotation and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment.
Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr Dilip Jain & Mr. Ashok Kumar were appointed as Additional Directors of the Company w.e.f. 30th April 2013 & 30th August 2013 respectively and shall hold office until the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Your Company has received a notice in writing proposing his candidature along with the requisite deposit pursuant to the provisions of Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956. The brief resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed/re-appointed and other details as
stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, are provided in the Notice for convening the Annual General Meeting.
5. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 as required under Section 217(1) (e) are not applicable to our industry; hence no statement for disclosure has been made. There was no foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the year under review.
6. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the financial year under review, none of the Company''s employees was in receipt of remuneration as prescribed under Section 217(2) of the Companies Act, 1956 (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, and hence no particular are required to be disclosed in this Report.
7. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, and to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanation obtained by them and save as mentioned elsewhere in this Report, the attached Annual Accounts and the Auditors'' Report thereon, your Directors confirm that:
a) That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2013, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to the material departures.
b) That the Directors had selected such Accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the Financial year and of the losses of the Company for that period.
c) That the Directors had 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 or other irregularities.
d) That the Directors had prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis.
8. AUDITORS'' REPORT
The Observations of the Statutory Auditors in their report read together with the Notes on Annual Accounts are self explanatory and therefore do not call for any further explanation.
9. STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/S Y.K. Gupta & Co Chartered Accountants, the existing Statutory Auditors have expressed their unwillingness to continue as Statutory Auditors of the Company, therefore, creating casual vacancy in the Office of Directors. The Board has recommended the
appointment of M/S K.R.A& Co as Statutory Auditors in place of M/S Y.K. Gupta & Co to hold office until the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
The Certificate from the Statutory Auditors has been received to the effect that their appointment, if made would be within the limits prescribed under Section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956 and they are not disqualified for appointment/re-appointment with in the meaning of Section 226 of the said Act.
10. LISTING OF SHARES
The Equity Shares of the Company is listed on the Delhi Stock Exchange. These shares were not traded during the year under review as the trading of Shares was not taking place at the exchange.
11. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company believes that Corporate Governance report is a key element in improving efficiency, transparency, accountability and growth as well enhancing investor confidence. As per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange, a separate section on Corporate Governance forms part of the Annual Report.
A Certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company confirming compliance with the condition of Corporate Governance as stipulated under clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is given as Annexure to the Corporate Governance Report.
12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the co-operation and assistance received from the Bankers, Regulatory Bodies, stakeholders including Financial Institutions, Distributors, various other Government Departments and its valued business associates who have extended their valuable sustained support and encouragement during the year.
Your Directors take this opportunity to recognize and place on record their gratitude and appreciation for the commitment displayed by all executives, officers and staff at all levels of the Company. We look forward to your continued support in the future. By Order of the Board For Helpage Finlease Limited
Sidharth Goyal (Chairman)
Place :New Delhi Date :30th August 2013
The directors have pleasure in presenting their 30th Annual Report together with the Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended on 31st March 2012.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
(In Rs.)
Particulars 2011-2012 2010-11
Income 188492.42 34180.00
Less: Total Expenditure 185150.73 32408.08
Net Profit/(Loss) before Tax & 3341.69 1771.92 Depreciation (PBDT)
Less: Depreciation 0 0
Net Profit/(Loss) after Depreciation 3341.69 1771.92 before Tax (PBT)
Less: Provision for Income Tax-Current 1704.34 1625.00 & Transfer to Reserve
Profit after Tax 1637.35 146.92
2. DIVIDEND
Your directors do not recommend any dividend for this year.
3. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposit under Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956, read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975.
4. DIRECTORS
In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Anil Kumar Goyal, Director of the Company retires by rotation and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment. Your directors recommend his re-appointment as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
5. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 as required under Section 217(1) (e) are not applicable to our industry; hence no statement for disclosure has been made. There was no foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the year under review.
6. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the financial year under review, none of the Company''s employees was in receipt of remuneration as prescribed under Section 217(2) of the Companies Act, 1956 (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, and hence no particular are required to be disclosed in this Report.
7. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, and to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanation obtained by them and save as mentioned elsewhere in this Report, the attached Annual Accounts and the Auditors'' Report thereon, your Directors confirm that:
a) That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2012, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to the material departures.
b) That the Directors had selected such Accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the Financial year and of the losses of the Company for that period.
c) That the Directors had 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 or other irregularities.
d) That the Directors had prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis.
8. AUDITORS'' REPORT
The Observations of the Statutory Auditors in their report read together with the Notes on Annual Accounts are. self explanatory and therefore do not call for any further explanation.
9. STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s Mittal Bansal & Associates., Chartered Accountants, the existing Statutory Auditors have expressed their unwillingness to continue as Statutory Auditors of the Company, therefore, creating casual vacancy in the Office of Directors. The Board has recommended the appointment of M/S Y.K. Gupta & Co as Statutory Auditors in place of M/s Mittal Bansal & Associates to hold office until the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
The Certificate from the Statutory Auditors has been received to the effect that their appointment, if made would be within the limits prescribed under Section 224(lB)of the Companies Act, 1956 and they not disqualified for appointment/re-appointment with in the meaning of Section 226 of the said Act.
10. LISTING OF SHARES
The Equity Shares of the Company is listed on the Delhi Stock Exehange. these shares were not traded during the year under review as the trading of Shares was not taking place at the exchange.
11. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company believes that Corporate Governance report is a key element in improving efficiency, transparency, accountability and growth as well enhancing investor confidence. As per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange, a separate section on Corporate Governance forms part of the Annual Report.
A Certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company confirming compliance with the condition of Corporate Governance as stipulated under clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is given as Annexure to the Corporate Governance Report.
12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the co-operation and assistance received from the Bankers, Regulatory Bodies, stakeholders including Financial Institutions, Distributors, various other Government Departments and its valued business associates who have extended their valuable sustained support and encouragement during the year.
Your Directors take this opportunity to recognize and place on record their gratitude and appreciation for the commitment displayed by all executives, officers and staff at all levels of the Company. We look forward to your continued support in the future.
By Order of the Board For Helpage Finlease Limited
Sidharth Goyal Place: New Delhi Date: 28th August, 2012
The directors hereby present their 29th Annual Report together with the Audited annual Accounts for the Year ended 31-03-2011.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
During the year under review, the total turnover of the Company is Rs. 34180/-. After meeting all the expenses and depreciation, your Company has earned profit of Rs. 196.92/- Your directors expect better performance next year.
DIVIDEND
Your directors do not recommend any dividend for this year.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the period under report the Company neither invited nor accepted any deposit from the public.
DIRECTORS
During the year Mr. Anil Kumar Goyal has been appointed as the Director of the Company w.e.f. 02/04/2010.
Further, Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta ceased to be the ''director of the Company w.e.f. 07/04/2010. The Board wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable services rendered by them during their tenure.
AUDITORS
M/s Mittal Bansal & Associates, Chartered Accountants, auditors of the Company retires at the conclusion of this annual general meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment
NOTES ON ACCOUNTS
The observations of the Auditors and the notes on account are self-explanatory.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
There was no such person employed by the Company whose particulars are required to be given by the section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the particulars of employees rules, 1975.
PRUDENTIAL NORMS FOR NBFCs
Your Company has complied with the latest guidelines of RBI for recognition of income, Assets, classifications, provisioning for non-performing assets.
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
A Certificate issued by RACHNA BHASIN, Practicing Company Secretary in terms of the Provisions of Section 383A of the Companies Act, 1956 to the effect that the Company has complied with the applicable provisions of the said Act, is attached to this report.
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
The particulars as prescribed under section 217(l)(e) of the Act, read with companies (Disclosure of Particulars in The Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 in relation to Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption are not applicable to your company.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
During the year the foreign exchange earnings and foreign exchange utilizations were NIL.
DIRECTOR''S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Directors confirm:
1. That in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and that no material departures have been made from the same.
2. That they have 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 of the Company for that period.
3. That they had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and for preventing and
detecting frauds and other irregularities.
4. That they have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your director wish to place on record their gratitude for the valuable assistance and confidence provided to the company by all the business associates and appreciation to all sections of the employees for their sincere services..
By order of the Board of Directors
(Sidharth Goyal) CHAIRMAN DIN- 02855118
PLACE :New Delhi DATE :16.05.2011
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