ACE Edutrend Ltd.-இன் இயக்குநர் அறிக்கை
Your Directors present you the 32ndAnnual Report of your Company and the Audited Financial Statements
for the financial yearended31stMarch, 2026.
Financial Summary and performance Highlights of your Company, for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2026 are as follows:
|
Particulars |
2025-26 |
2024-25 |
|
Total Revenue |
0.00 |
35.32 |
|
Total Expense |
1020.53 |
6002.76 |
|
Profit/Loss Before Tax |
(1020.53) |
(5967.45) |
|
Less: Taxation |
||
|
Current Tax |
0 |
0 |
|
Deferred Tax |
(576.87) |
(665.35) |
|
Profit/Loss After Tax |
(1597.40) |
(6632.80) |
The Company has not generated any revenue for the financial year 2025-26. The Net Loss after tax
stood for F.Y. 2025-26 at Rs. 15,97,400/- (Rupees Fifteen Lakhs Ninety-Seven Thousand and Four
Hundred Only) as against Net Loss after Tax Rs. 66,32,800 (Rupees Sixty-Six Thirty-Two Thousand
and Eight Hundred Only) in the previous year
3. DIVIDEND AND TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has suffered loss in the year 2025-26 hence it is not in the position to recommend any
dividend and there has been no transfer to General Reserve for the period ended March 31, 2026.
4. CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Authorised Share Capital
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company as at March 31, 2026 was Rs. 10, 00, 00,000/- (Rupees
Ten Crore Only).
The Paid-up share capital as at March 31, 2026 stands at Rs. 9,16,09,000/- (Rupees Nine Crore Sixteen
Lakhs Nine Thousand Only) comprising of 91,60,900 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each fully paid up.
5. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year, there was no change in the nature of business of the Company.
6. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT
Following material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the company and
occurring between the date of balance sheet and the date of report. Hence the report containing followed
material changes pertaining to the post -financial statement event impacting the operations and
performance of the company.
⢠Ms. Deepali Mahapatra was appointed and subsequently resigned from the position of Company
Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from July 10th, 2025 and September
09, 2025, respectively.
⢠Ms. Nidhika Bharti was appointed and subsequently resigned from the position of Company
Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from November 14th, 2025 and July
13, 2026, respectively.
⢠Mrs. Sushma Jain has resigned from the position of Director w.e.f November 14, 2025.
⢠Ms. Ruchi Sharma has resigned from the position of Director w.e.f September 09, 2025.
⢠Mr. Prasanna Laxmidhar Mohapatra has been appointed as Independent Director of the Company
w.e.f November 14th, 2025 and resigned w.e.f. May 18th, 2026.
⢠Mrs. Himani Sharma has resigned from the position of Director w.e.f April 14, 2026.
⢠Mrs. Anubha Chauhan has appointed as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f 10.07.2025.
⢠Mr. Rohan Mohan Agarwal has been appointed as Managing Director & CFO of the Company
w.e.f. 28.08.2025.
⢠Mr. Ramanuj Murlinarayan Darak was appointed as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f
28.08.2025 and subsequently resigned from the position of Independent Director w.e.f
27.07.2026.
⢠Mrs. Payal Sharma has appointed as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f 27.05.2026.
⢠Mr. Pranshu Poddar has appointed as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f 27.07.2026.
7. PARTICULARS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL APPOINTED OR
RESIGNED DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2026.
|
S.No. |
Name |
Designation |
Date of |
Cessation Date |
|
1. |
Monendra Srivastava |
Managing Director |
13.11.2018 |
10.07.2025 |
|
2. |
Ruchi Sharma |
Independent Director |
28.05.2024 |
09.09.2025 |
|
3. |
Himani Sharma |
Independent Director |
13.11.2018 |
14.04.2026 |
|
4. |
Deepali Mahapatra |
Company Secretary |
10.07.2025 |
09.09.2025 |
|
5. |
Sushma Jain |
Independent Director |
15.04.2022 |
14.11.2025 |
|
6. |
Anubha Chauhan |
Independent Director |
10.07.2025 |
- |
|
7. |
Rohan Mohan Agarwal |
Managing Director |
28.08.2025 |
- |
|
8. |
Prasanna Laxmidhar |
Independent Director |
14.11.2025 |
18.05.2026 |
|
9. |
Payal Sharma |
Independent Director |
27.05.2026 |
- |
|
10. |
Nidhika Bharti |
Company Secretary |
14.11.2025 |
13.07.2026 |
|
11. |
Ramanuj Murlinarayan |
Independent Director |
13.11.2025 |
26.07.2026 |
|
12. |
Pranshu Poddar |
Independent Director |
23.07.2026 |
- |
Appointment, Re-appointment and Resignation of Directors & Key Managerial Personnel-
⢠Ms. Deepali Mahapatra was appointed and subsequently resigned from the position of Company
Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from July 10th, 2025 and September
09, 2025, respectively.
⢠Ms. Nidhika Bharti was appointed and subsequently resigned from the position of Company
Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from November 14th, 2025 and July
13, 2026, respectively.
⢠Mrs. Sushma Jain has resigned from the position of Director w.e.f November 14, 2025.
⢠Ms. Ruchi Sharma has resigned from the position of Director w.e.f September 09, 2025.
⢠Mr. Prasanna Laxmidhar Mohapatra has been appointed as Independent Director of the Company
w.e.f November 14th, 2025 and resigned w.e.f. May 18th, 2026.
⢠Mrs. Himani Sharma has resigned from the position of Director w.e.f April 14, 2026.
⢠Mrs. Anubha Chauhan has appointed as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f 10.07.2025.
⢠Mr. Rohan Mohan Agarwal has been appointed as Managing Director & CFO of the Company
w.e.f. 28.08.2025.
⢠Mr. Ramanuj Murlinarayan Darak was appointed as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f
28.08.2025 and subsequently resigned from the position of Independent Director w.e.f
27.07.2026.
⢠Mrs. Payal Sharma has appointed as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f 27.05.2026.
⢠Mr. Pranshu Poddar has appointed as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f 27.07.2026.
The Annual Return pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) of The Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and administration) Rules, 2014 shall be published on the
website of the company at www.aceedutrend.co.in
9. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION
186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
There were no loans, guarantees or investments made by the Company under Section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review and hence the said provision is not applicable.
10. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
REFERRED TO IN SECTION 188(1) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013.
During the year under review, the Company has not entered into any contracts or arrangements with
related parties as referred to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, there are no
transactions with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other related parties that could
have had a potential conflict with the interests of the Company at large.
Hence, the disclosure in Form AOC-2 is not applicable and has not been annexed.
11. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW
There were four meetings of the Board held during the year:
|
BM No. |
Date |
|
01/2025-26 |
21st May, 2025 |
|
02/2025-26 |
10th July, 2025 |
|
03/2025-26 |
28th August, 2025 |
|
04/2025-26 |
14th November, 2025 |
|
5/2025-26 |
12th January, 2026 |
The gap between any two meetings has been less than one hundred and twenty days and one meeting in
each quarter has been held.
12. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"), the Board of
Directors hereby confirms that:
In the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026,
the applicable Accounting Standards prescribed under Section 133 of the Act, read with the relevant
rules framed thereunder and the requirements of Schedule III to the Act, have been duly complied with.
Wherever applicable, appropriate explanations have been provided for any material departures.
The Directors have selected and consistently applied appropriate accounting policies and exercised
reasonable and prudent judgments and estimates to ensure that the Annual Financial Statements present
a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2026, and of its profit for
the financial year ended on that date.
The Directors 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 other irregularities.
The Annual Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The Directors have laid down adequate internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and
have ensured that such internal financial controls were operating effectively throughout the financial
year.
The Directors have devised and implemented appropriate systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and regulations, and are satisfied that such systems were adequate and
operating effectively during the financial year.
13. STATUTORY AUDITOR
M/s Asha & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 000369N), were appointment as
the statutory auditors of the Company based on their consent and certificate furnished by them in terms
of Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013, up to the conclusion of Annual General Meeting to be held
in the year 2027.
The requirement for the annual ratification of the auditorâs appointment at the AGM has been omitted
pursuant to Companies(amendment) Act, 2017 notified on May 7, 2018.
14. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR AND SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company appointed Mr. Chandan Jha, a
Practicing Company Secretary as its Secretarial Auditor to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the
Company for FY 2025-26. The Report of Secretarial Auditor (Form MR-3) for the FY 2025-26 is
annexed to the report as Annexure-1.
15. INTERNAL AUDITOR
The Company has appointed M/s Chandni Singla & Associates, Chartered Accountants as internal
auditors of the company pursuant to section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 13 of
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
16. COMMENTS BY THE BOARD ON AUDIT QUALIFICATION
The Auditorsâ Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026 on the financial statements of the
Company forms a part of this Annual Report. There is no qualification in the Auditorsâ Reports.
17. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Your Directors have adopted a Risk Management Policy for the Company. The Audit Committee and
the Board of Directors of the Company review the risks, if any involved in the Company from time to
time, and take appropriate measures to minimize the same. The Audit Committee ensures that the
Policy for Risk Management is adopted across the Company in an inclusive manner.
18. ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS, IF ANY
No significant and material orders were passed by the Regulators, Courts or Tribunals impacting the
going concern status and Company''s operations in future.
19. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH
REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company''s internal control systems are supplemented by an extensive programme of internal audit
by an independent professional agency and periodically reviewed by the Audit Committee and Board of
Directors. The internal control system is designed to ensure that all financial and other records are
reliable for preparing financial statements, other data and for maintaining accountability of assets.
20. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the Board that they fulfill all the
requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16B of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 so as to qualify themselves to be
appointed as Independent Directors under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant
rules.
21. COMPANYâS POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT, PAYMENT OF
REMUNERATION AND DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES
The Company has adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Policy on Directors'' Appointment and
Remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a
director and other matters as provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Policy is
enclosed as a part of this report in compliance with Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 as
Annexure-4.
22. COMPOSITION DETAILS & NNUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR
The composition of Board of Directors is following Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations as well as
the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued thereunder. The Company have optimum
composition of Executive and Non-Executive Directors as on 31stMarch, 2026.
On an annual basis, the Company obtains from each Director details of the Board and Board Committee
position she / he occupies in other Companies and changes, if any, regarding their Directorships. In
addition, the Independent Directors provide an annual confirmation that they meet the criteria of
independence as defined under Section 149(6) on an annual basis under the Companies Act, 2013.
The maximum tenure of Independent Directors is up to five consecutive years from the date of their
appointment. However, they can be re-appointed for another term of five consecutive years from the date
of their re-appointment.
The Board of Directors along with its committees provides effective leadership and strategic guidance to
the Companyâs management while discharging its fiduciary responsibilities, thereby ensuring that the
management adheres to high standards of ethics, transparency and disclosures.
Meetings of the Board
The Company has held such minimum number of Board in Calendar Year with maximum interval of 120
days between any two consecutive board meetings which is following the provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 (the âActâ), Secretarial Standand-1 and Listing Regulations.
Composition of the Board of Directors as on March 31, 2026 and attendance in Board Meeting held
during the year
|
Name |
Category |
No. of Board Meeting during the Year 2025-26 |
|
|
Held |
Attended |
||
|
Monendra Srivastava |
Managing Director |
5 |
1 |
|
Anubha Chauhan |
Independent Director |
5 |
3 |
|
Ruchi sharma |
Independent Director |
5 |
3 |
|
Himani Sharma |
Independent Director |
5 |
5 |
|
Sushma Jain |
Independent Director |
5 |
3 |
|
Rohan Mohan |
Managing Director |
5 |
1 |
|
Ramanuj Murlinarayan Darak |
Independent Director |
5 |
2 |
|
Prasanna Laxmidhar |
Independent Director |
5 |
1 |
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIRECTORS
Mr. Monendra Srivastava and Mrs. Himani Sharma are related as husband and wife. No other Director is
related to any other Director.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORâS MEETING
Independent Directors meet time to time without the attendance of Non-Independent Directors and
members of the management of the Company inter alia, evaluated performance of the Non-Independent
Directors, Chairman of the Company and the Board of Directors as a whole. They also assessed the
quality, content and timeliness of flow of information between the Management and the Board that is
necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform its duties.
Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors
The Company has in place a structured induction and familiarization program for the Independent
Directors. The Company familiarizes its Independent Directors with the Companyâs corporate profile, its
Vision and Values Statement, organizational structure, the Companyâs history and milestones, latest
Annual Report, Code of Conduct applicable to Directors/Senior Management employees of the Company
Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading and other applicable codes along with the
Sustainability Reports of the Company. They are also updated on all business-related issues and new
initiatives.
At the time of appointment, an appointment letter setting out the role, duties & responsibilities, details
regarding remuneration, performance evaluation process, among others, is given to the Directors. The
Directors are also explained in detail the compliances required from them under the Act, Listing
Regulations and other relevant regulations and their individual affirmations are taken with respect to the
same.
Brief details of the familiarization program are uploaded and can be accessed on the Companyâs website.
www.aceedutrend.co.in
To focus effectively on the issues and ensure expedient resolution of diverse matters, the Board has
constituted several Committees of Directors with specific terms of reference. The Committees operate as
empowered agents of the Board as per their terms of reference that set forth the purposes, goals and
responsibilities. Committee members are appointed by the Board with the consent of individual Directors.
The Committees meet as often as required or as statutorily required.
Committees that are constituted voluntarily for effective governance of the affairs of the Company may
also include Company executives.
Details of the committees of the Board as on March 31, 2026.
|
Audit Committee |
Nomination and Remuneration |
Stakeholders Committee |
Relationship |
|
|
Mr. Prasanna Laxmidhar |
Mr. Prasanna |
Laxmidhar |
Mr. Prasanna |
Laxmidhar |
|
Mr. Rohan Mohan Agarwal |
Mr. Ramanuj |
Murlinarayan |
Mr. Ramanuj |
Murlinarayan |
|
Mr. Ramanuj Murlinarayan |
Mr. Rohan Mohan Agarwal |
Mr. Rohan Mohan Agarwal |
||
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The composition of the Audit Committee is in alignment with provisions of Section 177 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued there under and Regulation 18 of the Listing
Regulations. The members of the Audit Committee are financially literate and have experience in
financial management. The Committee through regular interaction with external and internal auditors and
review of financial statements ensures that the interests of stakeholders are properly protected.
(i) Terms of reference
The Audit Committee functions according to its terms of reference that define its composition, authority,
responsibility and reporting functions in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act and
Regulation 18 of Listing Regulations which, inter-alia, currently include the following:
1. Oversight of the Companyâs financial reporting process and the disclosure of its financial information
to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and credible;
2. Recommendation for appointment, remuneration, terms of appointment of auditor of the Company;
3. Approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other permitted services rendered by the statutory
auditors;
4. Reviewing and examining, with the management, the annual financial statements before submission
to the Board for approval, with particular reference to:
a) Matters required to be included in the Directorâs Responsibility Statement to be included in the
Boardâs Report.
b) Changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons for the same.
c) Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment by management.
d) Significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising out of audit findings.
e) Draft Auditorsâ report including qualifications, if any
5. Reviewing, with the management, the quarterly financial statements before submission to the Board
for approval;
6. Reviewing and monitoring, with the management, the statement of uses/ application of funds raised
through an issue/ public offers (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc.), the statement of
funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the offer document/ prospectus/ notice and the
report submitted by the monitoring agency monitoring the utilization of proceeds of a public or rights
issue, and making appropriate recommendations to the Board to take up steps in this matter;
7. Reviewing and monitoring with the management, independence and performance of statutory and
internal auditors, adequacy of the internal control systems, and effectiveness of the audit processes;
8. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, if any, including the structure of the internal audit
department, staffing and seniority of the official heading the department, reporting structure, coverage
and frequency of internal audit;
9. Discussion with internal auditors of any significant findings and follow up thereon;
10. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by internal auditors into matters where there is
suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal control systems of a material nature and
reporting the matter to the Board;
11. Any other role as prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations.
ii) Composition and Meetings
During the period from 1st April, 2025 to 31st March, 2026, the committee met 4 (four) times. The details
of the composition of Audit Committee & the attendance at the meeting held during the year ended 31st
March, 2026 is as follows;
|
Sr. No. |
Name of Directors |
Designation |
Date of Meeting |
|
1. |
Mr. Prasanna Laxmidhar Mohapatra |
Chairperson, |
May 21, 2025, July 10, 2025, January 12, 2026 |
|
2. |
Mr. Ramanuj Murlinarayan Darak |
Member, Independent Director |
|
|
3. |
Mr. Rohan Mohan Agarwal |
Member, Executive Director |
NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee, constituted under Section 178 of the Act and Regulation
19 read with Part D of Schedule II of the Listing Regulations, functions according to its terms of
reference that define its composition, authority, responsibility and reporting functions which, inter alia,
include the following:
1. Recommend to the board the set up and composition of the board and its committees including the
formulation of the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a
directorâ. The committee will consider periodically reviewing the composition of the board with the
objective of achieving an optimum balance of size, skills, independence, knowledge, age, gender and
experience.
2. Recommend to the board the appointment or re-appointment of directors.
3. Devise a policy on board diversity.
4. Recommend to the board appointment of key managerial personnel (âKMPâ as defined by the Act) and
executive team members of the Company (as defined by this committee).
5. Recommend to the board the remuneration policy for directors, executive team or key managerial
personnel as well as the rest of the employees.
(ii) Meetings
During the period from 1st April, 2025 to 31st March, 2026, the committee met 5 (five) times. The details
of the composition of Nomination & Remuneration Committee & the attendance at the meeting held
during the year ended 31st March, 2026 is as follows;
|
Sr. No. |
Name of Directors |
Designation |
Date of Meeting |
|
1. |
Mr. Prasanna Laxmidhar Mohapatra |
Chairperson, |
May 21, 2025, July 10, 2025, August 28, 2025, January 12, 2026 |
|
2. |
Mr. Ramanuj Murlinarayan Darak |
Member, Independent Director |
|
|
3. |
Mr. Rohan Mohan Agarwal |
Member, Executive Director |
Investorsâ Grievances/Complaints
During the year, the Company didnât receive any complaint/grievance from the investors. No complaint
was pending as on March 31, 2026.
Transfers, Transmissions etc. approved
During the year under review, no request had been received for share transfer/transmission. The has
3623 shareholders as on March 31, 2026.
REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS
The Company has no stock option plans for the directors and hence, it does not form a part of the
remuneration package payable to any executive and/or non-executive director.
In 2025-26, the Company did not advance any loans to any of the executive and/or nonexecutive
directors
(i) Remuneration to Executive Directors
The Company has not paid any remuneration to the Executive directors for the Financial year 2025-26.
(ii) Remuneration to Non-Executive Directors
During the FY 2025-26, the Company has not paid any remuneration to the non-executive directors.
(iii) Criteria for making payment to Non-Executive Directors
Criteria for making payment to Non-Executive Director has been disseminated on our website at
www.aceedutrend.co.in
23. GENERAL BODY MEETINGSThe details of last three Annual General Meetings (AGM) of the Company are as follows:
|
Date |
Time |
Venue |
Special Resolution Passed |
|
30th September, |
12:00 Noon |
812 Aggarwal Cyber |
Appointment of Rohan Mohan Approval for right issuance of |
|
September 10, |
12:00 Noon |
At Maharaja Banquets |
Regularisation of Mrs. Ruchi |
|
September 27, |
12:00 Noon |
At Maharaja Banquets |
Reclassification of Promoters of |
24. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD
Regulation 4 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
mandates that the Board shall monitor and review the Board Evaluation framework. The Companies
Act, 2013 states that a formal annual evaluation needs to be made by the Board of its own performance
and that of its Committees and individual Directors. Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and
regulation 17(10) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
states that the performance evaluation of Independent Directors shall be done by the entire Board of
Directors, excluding the director being evaluated.
The evaluation of all the Directors and the Board as a whole was conducted based on the criteria and
framework adopted by the Board, the actual evaluation process shall remain confidential and shall be a
constructive mechanism to improve the effectiveness of the Board/ Committee.
25. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE
The criteria of Corporate Social Responsibility as prescribed under Section 135 of the Companies Act,
2013 is not applicable on the Company. Thus, there is no requirement to constitute a committee,
formulate the policy and spent amount on Corporate Social Responsibility.
26. VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has established a Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy and overseas through the
committee, the genuine concerns expressed by the employees and other Directors. The Company has
also provided adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and Directors who express their
concerns. The Company has also provided direct access to the chairman of the Audit Committee on
reporting issues concerning the interests of co-employees and the Company. The Whistle Blower policy
as approved by the Board has been uploaded on the website of the Company i.e. www.aceedutrend.co.in
27. DISCLOSURES UNDER SECTION 197 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 AND RULE 5
OFTHE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL
PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5(2) of
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the names and
other particulars of employees should be set out in the annexure to the Directors'' Report. As the
Company has not paid any remuneration to the Directors, therefore, there is no requirement to comply
with the provisions of this section.
28. DISCLOSURE AS PER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company is committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and safe work environment where every
employee feels valued and empowered, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or any other personal
attributes. In line with this commitment, the Company has adopted a policy for the prevention of sexual
harassment, in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,2013 (âPOSH Actâ).
While the Company has framed an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in compliance with the POSH Act,
it is currently not required to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) under the said
legislation, as the provisions relating to its constitution are not applicable to the Company during the
year under review.
Furthermore, the Company has not received any complaints relating to workplace misconduct,
including sexual harassment, during the financial year.
29. COMPLIANCE WITH THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT
The Company affirms its full awareness of and commitment to complying with the provisions of the
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. Although there are currently no women employees on the Companyâs
rolls who are eligible under the Act, appropriate systems and policies have been established to ensure
that all statutory benefitsâsuch as paid maternity leave, continuity of salary and service during the
leave period, nursing breaks, and flexible return-to-work arrangementsâare duly extended to eligible
women employees as and when applicable. The Company remains dedicated to fostering an inclusive,
supportive, and legally compliant workplace environment.
30. SHARES
(a) Buy Back of Securities
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year under review.
(b) Sweat Equity
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review.
(c) Bonus Shares
No Bonus Shares were issued during the year under review.
(d) Employees Stock Option Plan
The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees.
31. FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposit during the Financial Year 2025-26 and, as such, no amount
of principal and interest was outstanding as on Balance Sheet date.
32. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars as required under Section 134(1)(m) of the Act read with Companiesâ (Disclosures of
Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 2014 regarding Conservation of Energy and
Technology Absorption have not been furnished considering the nature of activities undertaken by the
Company during the year under review. Further there was no Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo
during the Financial Year 2025-26.
33. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
A separate report on Management Discussion and Analysis relating to business and economic
environment surrounding your company is enclosed as a part of the Annual Report.
34. SUBSIDIARIES /JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company doesnât have any subsidiary, joint venture or associate Company.
35. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is not required to submit Corporate Governance Report as the equity share capital and net
worth of the Company is less than required limits as on the last date of the previous financial year. But
the company has provided Corporate Governance Report for information purpose.
36. LISTING OF SHARES
Your Companyâs shares are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange of India Limited.
37. NO DEFAULT
The Company has not defaulted in payment of interest and repayment of loan to any of the financial
institutions and /or banks during the period under review.
38. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
As per SEBI Listing Regulations, the Corporate Governance Report with the Auditorsâ Certificate
thereon, and the integrated Management Discussion and Analysis are attached, which forms part of this
report. The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and that such
systems are adequate and operating effectively
39. CERTIFICATION FROM COMPANY SECRETARY IN PRACTICE FOR NON¬
DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS
A certificate has been received from Chandan Jha, Company Secretaries in practice that none of the
Directors on the Board of the Company had been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or
continuing as Directors of companies by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Ministry of
Corporate Affairs or any such other statutory/ regulatory authority. The same has been enclosed as
herewith as part of Annual Report.
Certain statements in the ''Management Discussion and Analysis'' section may be forward-looking and
are stated as required by applicable laws and regulations. Many factors may affect the actual results,
which would be different from what the Directors envisage in terms of the future performance and
outlook. Investors are cautioned that this discussion contains forward looking statement that involve
risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, risks inherent in the Company''s growth strategy,
dependence on certain businesses, dependence on availability of qualified and trained manpower and
other factors discussed. The discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company''s
financial statements and notes on accounts.
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the contribution made by employees at all
levels to the continued growth and prosperity of your Company. Your Directors also wish to place on
record their appreciation to the bankers, financial institutions, shareholders, dealers and customers for
their continued support, assistance, without this appreciable support it not possible for the company to
stands in competitive market, therefore company seeks this support in future too.
By order of the Board of Directors
For ACE EDUTREND LIMITEDSd/-Rohan Mohan Agarwal
Date: 27.07.2026 Managing Director
Place: New Delhi DIN: 08592184
Your Directors present you the 31stAnnual Report of your Company and the Audited Financial
Statements for the financial year ended 31stMarch, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Financial Summary and performance Highlights of your Company, for the financial year ended
31stMarch, 2025 are as follows:
Financial Highlights: (In 000â)
|
Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
|
Total Revenue |
35.32 |
0 |
|
Total Expense |
6002.76 |
983.02 |
|
Profit/Loss Before Tax |
(5967.45) |
(983.02) |
|
Less: Taxation |
||
|
Current Tax |
0 |
0 |
|
Deferred Tax |
(665.35) |
(642.91) |
|
Profit/Loss After Tax |
(6632.80) |
(1625.93) |
2. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company has not generated any revenue for the financial year 2024-25. The Net Loss after
tax stood for F.Y. 2024-25 at Rs. 66,32,800/- (Rupees Sixty-Six Lakhs Thirty-Two Thousand
and Eight Hundred Only) as against Net Loss after tax Rs. 16,25,930/- (Rupees Sixteen
Lakhs Twenty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty Only) in the previous year.
3. DIVIDEND AND TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has suffered loss in the year 2024-25 hence it is not in the position to
recommend any dividend and there has been no transfer to General Reserve for the period
ended March 31, 2025.
4. CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Authorised Share Capital
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company as at March 31, 2025 was Rs. 10, 00, 00,000/-
(Rupees Ten Crore Only)
Paid up Share Capital
The Paid-up share capital as at March 31, 2025 stands at Rs. 9,16,09,000/- (Rupees Nine Crore
Sixteen Lakhs Nine Thousand Only) comprising of 91,60,900 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each
fully paid up.
5. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year, there was no change in the nature of business of the Company.
6. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT
Following material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the company
and occurring between the date of balance sheet and the date of report. Hence the report
containing followed material changes pertaining to the post -financial statement event
impacting the operations and performance of the company.
⢠Mr. Amit Kumar resigned from the post of Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of
the Company with effect from April 11, 2025.
⢠Mr. Monendra Srivastava has been resigned from the post of Managing Director and CFO
of the Company with effect from July 10, 2025.
⢠Mrs. Deepali Mahapatra appointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of
the Company with effect from July 10, 2025.
⢠Mrs. Anubha Chauhan has been appointed as an addition Director (Independent) on the
board of the Company with effect from July 10, 2025.
7. PARTICULARS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
APPOINTED OR RESIGNED DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
2025.
|
Sr. No |
Name |
Designation |
Date of |
Cessation Date |
|
1 |
Himani Sharma |
Additional Director |
13/11/2018 |
|
|
2 |
Sushma Jain |
Additional Director |
15/04/2022 |
|
|
3 |
Monendra Srivastava |
Managing Director |
17/05/2016 |
10/07/2025 |
|
4 |
Monendra Srivastava |
CFO |
10/02/2024 |
10/07/2025 |
|
5 |
Suresh Kumar |
Independent Director |
25/08/2017 |
28/05/2024 |
|
6 |
Umaid Raj Tater |
Independent Director |
25/08/2017 |
28/05/2024 |
|
7 |
Ruchi Sharma |
Independent Director |
28/05/2024 |
- |
|
8 |
Amit Kumar |
Company Secretary |
31/01/2025 |
11/04/2025 |
Appointment, Re-appointment and Resignation of Directors & Key Managerial
Personnel¬
> Mrs. Deepali Mahapatra appointed as Company secretary and Compliance Officer w.e.f:
10.07.2025
> 1Mr. Monendra Srivastava resigned from the post of Managing Director and Chief Financial
Officer of the Company with effect from July 10, 2025.
> Mrs. Anubha Chauhan appointed as an Independent Director of the company on the Board of
the Company with effect from July 10, 2025.
> Mr. Amit Kumar resigned from the post of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the
Company with effect from April 11, 2025.
> Mr. Umaid Raj Tater has been resigned from the post of Directorship with effect from May 28,
2024.
> Mr. Suresh Kumar Sharma resigned from the post of Directorship from the post of Directorship
of the Company with effect from May 28, 2025.
8. ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) of The Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and administration) Rules, 2014 shall be
published on the website of the company at www.aceedutrend.co.in.
9. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER
SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
There were no loans, guarantees or investments made by the Company under Section 186 of
the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review and hence the said provision is not
applicable.
10. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED
PARTIES REFERRED TO IN SECTION 188(1) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013.
During the year under review, the Company has not entered into any contracts or arrangements
with related parties as referred to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly,
there are no transactions with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other related
parties that could have had a potential conflict with the interests of the Company at large.
Hence, the disclosure in Form AOC-2 is not applicable and has not been annexed.
11. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR UNDER
REVIEW
There were four meetings of the Board held during the year:
|
BM No. |
Date |
|
01/2024-25 |
28.05.2024 |
|
02/2024-25 |
07.08.2024 |
|
03/2024-25 |
12.11.2024 |
|
04/2024-25 |
31.01.2025 |
The gap between any two meetings has been less than one hundred and twenty days in all
meetings.
12. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act 2013, the Directors hereby confirm that:
⢠in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31stMarch, 2025, the applicable
accounting standards read with requirements set out under Schedule III to the Act, have
been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
⢠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 as at 31st March, 2025and of the profit and loss 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 this Act for safeguarding the assets of the
company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; 1
⢠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; and
⢠They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
13. STATUTORY AUDITOR
M/s Asha & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 000369N), were
appointment as the statutory auditors of the Company based on their consent and certificate
furnished by them in terms of Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013, up to the conclusion of
Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2027.
The requirement for the annual ratification of the auditorâs appointment at the AGM has been
omitted pursuant to Companies(amendment) Act, 2017 notified on May 7, 2018.
14. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company appointed M/s Chandan
Jha& Associates, a Practicing Company Secretary as its Secretarial Auditor to conduct the
Secretarial Audit of the Company for FY 2024-25. The Report of Secretarial Auditor (Form
MR-3) for the FY 2024-25is annexed to the report as Annexure-1.
15. INTERNAL AUDITOR
The Company has appointed M/s Chandni Singla & Associates, Chartered Accountants as
internal auditors of the company pursuant to section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 13 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
16. COMMENTS BY THE BOARD ON AUDIT QUALIFICATION
There were no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the Statutory Auditor in
their audit report.
However, the following qualification mentioned by the secretarial auditor in the Secretarial
Audit Report:
|
S. No. |
Auditor Remarks |
Management Response |
|
1. |
Ms. Sushma Jain and Ms. Ruchi |
The Directors in the process of |
|
appointed as such in the office of |
||
|
2. |
Composition of Board of Directors is not |
The Directors in the process of |
|
3. |
Composition of Audit Committee is not |
The Directors in the process of |
|
4. |
Composition of Nomination and |
The Directors in the process of |
|
5. |
Number of Meetings Mentioned in the |
The error occurred due to a clerical |
|
6. |
Ms. Himani Sharma and Mrs. Sushma |
The Company will submit ROC |
17. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Your Directors have adopted a Risk Management Policy for the Company. The Audit
Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company review the risks, if any involved in the
Company from time to time, and take appropriate measures to minimize the same. The Audit
Committee ensures that the Policy for Risk Management is adopted across the Company in an
inclusive manner.
18. ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS, IF ANY
No significant and material orders were passed by the Regulators, Courts or Tribunals
impacting the going concern status and Company''s operations in future.
19. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company''s internal control systems are supplemented by an extensive programme of
internal audit by an independent professional agency and periodically reviewed by the Audit
Committee and Board of Directors. The internal control system is designed to ensure that all
financial and other records are reliable for preparing financial statements, other data and for
maintaining accountability of assets.
20. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the Board that they fulfill all the
requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 so as to qualify
themselves to be appointed as Independent Directors under the provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 and the relevant rules.
21. COMPANYâS POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT, PAYMENT
OF REMUNERATION AND DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES
The Company has adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Policy on Directors'' Appointment
and Remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,
independence of a director and other matters as provided under Section 178(3) of the
Companies Act, 2013. The Policy is enclosed as a part of this report in compliance with
Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 as Annexure-4.
22. COMPOSITION DETAILS & NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR
The composition of Board of Directors is following Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations
as well as the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued thereunder. The Company have
optimum composition of Executive and Non-Executive Directors as on 31stMarch, 2025.
On an annual basis, the Company obtains from each Director details of the Board and Board
Committee position she / he occupies in other Companies and changes, if any, regarding their
Directorships. In addition, the Independent Directors provide an annual confirmation that they
meet the criteria of independence as defined under Section 149(6) on an annual basis under the
Companies Act, 2013.
The maximum tenure of Independent Directors is up to five consecutive years from the date of
their appointment. However, they can be re-appointed for another term of five consecutive
years from the date of their re-appointment.
Mrs. Himani Sharma (DIN: 08299061), director of the Company will retire at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and being eligible has offered herself for re-appointment. The Board
recommends her re-appointment.
The Board of Directors along with its committees provides effective leadership and strategic
guidance to the Companyâs management while discharging its fiduciary responsibilities,
thereby ensuring that the management adheres to high standards of ethics, transparency and
disclosures.
Meetings of the Board
The Company has held such minimum number of Board in Calendar Year with maximum
interval of 120 days between any two consecutive board meetings which is following the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (the âActâ), Secretarial Standand-1 and Listing
Regulations.
Composition of the Board of Directors as on March 31, 2025 and attendance in Board
Meeting held during the year
|
Name & Designation |
Category |
No. of Board Meeting during the |
|
|
Held |
Attended |
||
|
Monendra Srivastava |
Managing Director & CFO |
4 |
4 |
|
Umaid Raj Tater |
Independent Director |
4 |
1 |
|
Suresh Kumar Sharma |
Independent Director |
4 |
1 |
|
Himani Sharma |
Director |
4 |
4 |
|
Sushma Jain |
Independent Director |
4 |
4 |
|
Ruchi Sharma |
Independent Director |
4 |
3 |
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIRECTORS
Mr. Monendra Srivastava and Mrs. Himani Sharma are related as husband and wife. No other
Director is related to any other Director.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORSâ MEETING
Independent Directors meet time to time without the attendance of Non-Independent Directors
and members of the management of the Company inter alia, evaluated performance of the
Non-Independent Directors, Chairman of the Company and the Board of Directors as a whole.
They also assessed the quality, content and timeliness of flow of information between the
Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably
perform its duties.
Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors
The Company has in place a structured induction and familiarization program for the
Independent Directors. The Company familiarizes its Independent Directors with the
Companyâs corporate profile, its Vision and Values Statement, organizational structure, the
Companyâs history and milestones, latest Annual Report, Code of Conduct applicable to
Directors/Senior Management employees of the Company Code of Conduct for Prevention of
Insider Trading and other applicable codes along with the Sustainability Reports of the
Company. They are also updated on all business-related issues and new initiatives.
At the time of appointment, an appointment letter setting out the role, duties & responsibilities,
details regarding remuneration, performance evaluation process, among others, is given to the
Directors. The Directors are also explained in detail the compliances
required from them under the Act, Listing Regulations and other relevant regulations and
their individual affirmations are taken with respect to the same.
Brief details of the familiarization program are uploaded and can be accessed on the
Companyâs website. www. aceedutrend.co.in
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
To focus effectively on the issues and ensure expedient resolution of diverse matters, the Board
has constituted several Committees of Directors with specific terms of reference. The
Committees operate as empowered agents of the Board as per their terms of reference that set
forth the purposes, goals and responsibilities. Committee members are appointed by the Board
with the consent of individual Directors. The Committees meet as often as required or as
statutorily required.
Committees that are constituted voluntarily for effective governance of the affairs of the
Company may also include Company executives.
(i) Details of the committees of the Board as on March 31, 2025.
|
Audit Committee |
Nomination and Remuneration |
Stakeholders |
|
Mr. Monendra Srivastava |
Mrs. Sushma Jain (Chairperson) |
Mrs. Sushma Jain |
|
Mrs. Sushma Jain |
Mrs. Ruchi Sharma (Member) |
Mrs. Ruchi Sharma |
|
Mrs. Ruchi Sharma |
Mrs. Himani Sharma (Member |
Mrs. Himani Sharma |
|
Name of the |
No. of Committee Meeting |
|||||
|
Audit Committee |
Nomination & |
Stakeholders |
||||
|
Held |
Attendance |
Held |
Attendance |
Held |
Attendance |
|
|
Mr. Monendra |
4 |
4 |
2 |
NA |
1 |
NA |
|
Mrs. Sushma Jain |
4 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
Mrs. Ruchi Sharma |
4 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Mrs. Himani Sharma |
4 |
NA |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The composition of the Audit Committee is in alignment with provisions of Section 177 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued there under and Regulation 18 of the Listing
Regulations. The members of the Audit Committee are financially literate and have experience
in financial management. The Committee through regular interaction with external and internal
auditors and review of financial statements ensures that the interests of stakeholders are
properly protected.
(i) Terms of reference
The Audit Committee functions according to its terms of reference that define its composition,
authority, responsibility and reporting functions in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act and Regulation 18 of Listing Regulations which, inter-alia, currently include
the following:
1. Oversight of the Companyâs financial reporting process and the disclosure of its financial
information to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and credible;
2. Recommendation for appointment, remuneration, terms of appointment of auditor of the
Company;
3. Approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other permitted services rendered by the
statutory auditors;
4. Reviewing and examining, with the management, the annual financial statements before
submission to the Board for approval, with particular reference to:
a) Matters required to be included in the Directorâs Responsibility Statement to be included in
the Boardâs Report.
b) Changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons for the same.
c) Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment by
management.
d) Significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising out of audit findings.
e) Compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to financial statements.
f) Disclosure of any related party transactions.
g) Draft Auditorsâ report including qualifications, if any
5. Reviewing, with the management, the quarterly financial statements before submission to
the Board for approval;
6. Reviewing and monitoring, with the management, the statement of uses/ application of
funds raised through an issue/ public offers (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc.),
the statement of funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the offer document/
prospectus/ notice and the report submitted by the monitoring agency monitoring the utilization
of proceeds of a public or rights issue, and making appropriate recommendations to the Board
to take up steps in this matter;
7. Reviewing and monitoring with the management, independence and performance of
statutory and internal auditors, adequacy of the internal control systems, and effectiveness of
the audit processes;
8. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, if any, including the structure of the
internal audit department, staffing and seniority of the official heading the department,
reporting structure, coverage and frequency of internal audit;
9. Discussion with internal auditors of any significant findings and follow up thereon;
10. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by internal auditors into matters
where there is suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal control systems of a
material nature and reporting the matter to the Board;
11. Discussion with Statutory Auditors before the audit commences, about the nature and
scope of audit as well as post-audit discussion to ascertain any area of concern;
12. To look into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment to the depositors,
debenture holders, shareholders (in case of nonpayment of declared dividends) and creditors;
13. To ensure establishment of and to review the functioning of the Whistle Blower
Policy (Vigil Mechanism);
14. Approval of appointment of CFO (i.e., the whole- time Finance Director or any other
person heading the finance function or discharging that function) after assessing the
qualifications experience &background, etc. of the candidate;
15. Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the Company with related
parties;
16. Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
17. Valuation of undertakings or assets of the Company, wherever it is necessary;
18. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management system;
19. Review of Management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations;
20. Review of Management letters / letters of internal control weaknesses issued by the
statutory auditors;
21. Review of Internal audit reports relating to internal control weaknesses;
22. Review of Financial statement, in particular, investments made by the subsidiary
company(s);
23. Review of appointment, removal and terms of reference of Chief Internal Auditor;
24. Recommend appointment and remuneration of Cost Auditors;
25. Any other role as prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations.
(ii) Meetings
Audit Committee meets at least four times in a year with a gap of not more than four months
between two meetings. During the year the Committee met four times i.e. on 28.05.2024,
07.08.2024, 12.11.2024, and 31.01.2025
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee, constituted under Section 178 of the Act and
Regulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II of the Listing Regulations, functions according
to its terms of reference that define its composition, authority, responsibility and reporting
functions which, inter alia, include the following:
(i) Terms of Reference
1. Recommend to the board the set up and composition of the board and its committees including
the formulation of the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and
independence of a directorâ. The committee will consider periodically reviewing the
composition of the board with the objective of achieving an optimum balance of size, skills,
independence, knowledge, age, gender and experience.
2. Recommend to the board the appointment or re-appointment of directors.
3. Devise a policy on board diversity.
4. Recommend to the board appointment of key managerial personnel (âKMPâ as defined by the
Act) and executive team members of the Company (as defined by this committee).
5. Recommend to the board the remuneration policy for directors, executive team or key
managerial personnel as well as the rest of the employees.
(ii) Meetings
The Committee meets as often as required. During the year the Committee met two time on
28th May, 2024 and 31st January 2025.
Investorsâ Grievances/Complaints
During the year, the Company didnât receive any complaint/grievance from the investors. No
complaint was pending as on March 31, 2025.
Transfers, Transmissions etc. approved
During the year under review, no request had been received for share transfer/transmission.
The has 3623 shareholders as on March 31, 2025.
REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS
The Company has no stock option plans for the directors and hence, it does not form a part of
the remuneration package payable to any executive and/or non-executive director.
In 2024-25, the Company did not advance any loans to any of the executive and/or non¬
executive directors
(i) Remuneration to Executive Directors
The Company has not paid any remuneration to the Executive directors for the Financial year
2024-25.
(ii) Remuneration to Non-Executive Directors
During the FY 2024-25, the Company has not paid any remuneration to the non-executive
directors.
(iii) Criteria for making payment to Non-Executive Directors
Criteria for making payment to Non-Executive Director has been disseminated on our website
at www.aceedutrend.co.in
23. GENERAL BODY MEETINGS
(i) The details of last three Annual General Meetings (AGM) of the Company are as follows:
(ii)
|
Year |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
Special Resolution Passed |
|
2024 |
September 10, 2024 |
12:00 Noon |
At Maharaja Banquets Monarch |
Regularisation of Mrs. Ruchi Re-appointment of Mr. Monendra |
|
2023 |
September 27, 2023 |
12:00 Noon |
At Maharaja Banquets Monarch |
1. Reclassification of Promoters of |
|
2022 |
September 17, 2022 |
10:00 A.M. |
At Maharaja Banquets Monarch |
1. Appointment of Mr. Prasanna L. 2. Appointment of Mrs. Sushma |
24. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD
Regulation 4 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
mandates that the Board shall monitor and review the Board Evaluation framework. The
Companies Act, 2013 states that a formal annual evaluation needs to be made by the Board of
its own performance and that of its committees and individual Directors. Schedule IV of the
Companies Act, 2013 and regulation 17(10) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 states that the performance evaluation of Independent
Directors shall be done by the entire Board of Directors, excluding the director being
evaluated.
The evaluation of all the Directors and the Board as a whole was conducted based on the
criteria and framework adopted by the Board, the actual evaluation process shall remain
confidential and shall be a constructive mechanism to improve the effectiveness of the Board/
Committee.
25. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE
The criteria of Corporate Social Responsibility as prescribed under Section 135 of the
Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable on the Company. Thus, there is no requirement to
constitute a committee, formulate the policy and spent amount on Corporate Social
Responsibility.
26. VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has established a Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy and overseas
through the committee, the genuine concerns expressed by the employees and other Directors.
The Company has also provided adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and
Directors who express their concerns. The Company has also provided direct access to the
chairman of the Audit Committee on reporting issues concerning the interests of co-employees
and the Company. The Whistle Blower policy as approved by the Board has been uploaded on
the website of the Company i.e. www.aceedutrend.co.in
27. DISCLOSURES UNDER SECTION 197 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 AND RULE
5 OFTHE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF
MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule
5(2) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
names and other particulars of employees should be set out in the annexure to the Directors''
Report. As the Company has not paid any remuneration to the Directors, therefore, there is no
requirement to comply with the provisions of this section.
28. DISCLOSURE AS PER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT
WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company is committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and safe work environment where every
employee feels valued and empowered, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or any other personal
attributes. In line with this commitment, the Company has adopted a policy for the prevention of sexual
harassment, in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,2013 (âPOSH Actâ).
While the Company has framed an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in compliance with the
POSH Act, it is currently not required to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
under the said legislation, as the provisions relating to its constitution are not applicable to the
Company during the year under review.
Furthermore, the Company has not received any complaints relating to workplace misconduct,
including sexual harassment, during the financial year.
29. COMPLIANCE WITH THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT
The Company affirms its full awareness of and commitment to complying with the provisions
of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. Although there are currently no women employees on the
Companyâs rolls who are eligible under the Act, appropriate systems and policies have been
established to ensure that all statutory benefitsâsuch as paid maternity leave, continuity of
salary and service during the leave period, nursing breaks, and flexible return-to-work
arrangementsâare duly extended to eligible women employees as and when applicable. The
Company remains dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and legally compliant
workplace environment
30. SHARES
a) Buy Back of Securities
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year under review.
b) Sweat Equity
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review.
c) Bonus Shares
No Bonus Shares were issued during the year under review.
d) Employees Stock Option Plan
The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees.
31. FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposit during the Financial Year 2024-25 and, as such, no
amount of principal and interest was outstanding as on Balance Sheet date.
32. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN
EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars as required under Section 134(1)(m) of the Act read with Companiesâ
(Disclosures of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 2014 regarding
Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption have not been furnished considering the
nature of activities undertaken by the Company during the year under review. Further there
was no Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo during the Financial Year 2024-25.
33. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
A separate report on Management Discussion and Analysis relating to business and economic
environment surrounding your company is enclosed as a part of the Annual Report.
34. SUBSIDIARIES /JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company doesnât have any subsidiary, joint venture or associate Company.
35. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is not required to submit Corporate Governance Report as the equity share
capital and net worth of the Company is less than required limits as on the last date of the
previous financial year.
36. LISTING OF SHARES
Your Company is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange of India Limited.
37. NO DEFAULT
The Company has not defaulted in payment of interest and repayment of loan to any of the
financial institutions and /or banks during the period under review.
37. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
As per SEBI Listing Regulations, the Corporate Governance Report with the Auditorsâ
Certificate thereon, and the integrated Management Discussion and Analysis are attached,
which forms part of this report. The Company has devised proper systems to ensure
compliance with the provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of
Company Secretaries of India and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
38. CERTIFICATION FROM COMPANY SECRETARY IN PRACTICE FOR NON¬
DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS
A certificate has been received from Chandan Jha, Company Secretaries in practice that none
of the Directors on the Board of the Company had been debarred or disqualified from being
appointed or continuing as Directors of companies by the Securities and Exchange Board of
India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such other statutory/ regulatory authority. The same
has been enclosed as herewith as part of Annual Report.
39. OTHER DISCLOSURES
> No applications made or any proceedings pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,
2016 during the year against the company.
> No One time Settlement made in respect of any loan from Banks and Financial Institution.
40. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your directors take this opportunity to express the gratitude to all investors, clients, vendors,
bankers, Regulatory and Government authorities, Stock Exchanges and business associates for
their cooperation, encouragement and continued support extended to the Company. Your
directors also wish to place on record their appreciation to the Associates for their continuing
support and unstinting efforts in ensuring an excellent all-round operational performance at all
levels.
By order of the Board
For ACE EDUTREND LIMITED
Sd/- Sd/-
Sushma Jain Himani Sharma
Director Director
DIN:08545336 DIN: 08299061
Date: 28.08.2025
Place: New Delhi
they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
Your Directors present you the 30th Annual Report of your Company and the Audited Financial
Statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Financial Summary and performance Highlights of your Company, for the financial year ended
31st March, 2024 are as follows:
Financial Highlights:
|
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
|
Total Revenue |
0 |
0 |
|
Total Expense |
983.02 |
1314.88 |
|
Profit/Loss Before Tax |
(983.02) |
(1314.88) |
|
Less: Taxation |
||
|
Current Tax |
0 |
0 |
|
Deferred Tax |
(642.91) |
(733.03) |
|
Profit/Loss After Tax |
(1625.93) |
(2047.91) |
2. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company has not generated any revenue for the financial year 2023-24. The Net Loss after
tax stood for F.Y. 2023-24 at Rs. 1625.93 (in thousands) as against Net Loss after tax Rs.
2047.91 (in thousands) in the previous year
3. DIVIDEND AND TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has suffered loss in the year 2023-24 hence it is not in the position to recommend
any dividend and there has been no transfer to General Reserve for the period ended March 31,
2024.
4. CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Authorised Share Capital
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company as at March 31, 2024 was Rs. 10,00,00,000
Paid up Share Capital
The Paid-up share capital as at March 31, 2024 stands at Rs. 9,16,09,000 comprising of
91,60,900 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each fully paid up.
5. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year, there was no change in the nature of business of the Company.
6. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company
occurred after the end of the financial year to which these financial statements relate on the date
of this report.
7. PARTICULARS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
APPOINTED OR RESIGNED DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
2024.
|
Sr. No. |
Name of |
Designation |
Date of |
Date of |
|
1. |
Mr.Monendra Srivastava |
Managing Director & |
17/05/2016 & |
- |
|
2. |
Mr.Prasanna Laxmidhar |
Independent Director |
15/04/2022 |
10/11/2023 |
|
3. |
Mr. Umaid Raj Tater |
Independent Director |
25/08/2017 |
- |
|
4. |
Mr. Suresh Kumar |
Independent Director |
25/08/2017 |
- |
|
5. |
Ms. Himani Sharma |
Director |
13/11/2018 |
- |
|
6. |
Ms. Sushma Jain |
Independent Director |
15/04/2022 |
- |
|
7. |
Mr. Karan Jindal |
Company Secretary |
28/12/2023 |
- |
Appointment, Re-appointment and Resignation of Directors
> Mrs. Himani Sharma (DIN: 08299061), director of the Company will retire at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible has offered herself for re¬
appointment. The Board recommends her re-appointment.
> Mr. Karan Jindal, Compliance Officer and Company Secretary of the Company appointed
on 28th December, 2023.
> Mr.Prasanna Laxmidhar Mohapatra resigned from post of Independent Director of the
Company w.e.f. 10th November, 2023.
> *Mr. Monendra Srivastava appointed as CFO of the Company w.e.f. 10th February, 2024.
8. ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) of The Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and administration) Rules, 2014 shall be published
on the website of the company at www.aceedutrend.co.in.
9. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER
SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
There were no loans, guarantees or investments made by the Company under Section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review and hence the said provision is not applicable.
10. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
REFERRED TO IN SECTION 188(1) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013.
All the transactions done with related parties for the year under review were on armâs length
basis and are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and Listing Agreement.
There are no material significant related party transactions made by the Company with
Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel etc. which may have potential conflict with
the interest of the Company at large. Transactions with related parties entered by the Company in
the normal course of business are periodically placed before the Audit Committee of the
Company for its approval. The particulars of contracts entered during the year are shown in the
prescribed Form AOC-2 which is enclosed as Annexure-1.
11. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR UNDER
REVIEW
There were six meetings of the Board held during the year:
|
BM No. |
Date |
|
01/2023-24 |
25.05.2023 |
|
02/2023-24 |
24.07.2023 |
|
03/2023-24 |
01.09.2023 |
|
04/2023-24 |
10.11.2023 |
|
05/2023-24 |
28.12.2023 |
|
06/2023-24 |
10.02.2024 |
The gap between any two meetings has been less than one hundred and twenty days in all
meetings.
12. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act 2013, the Directors hereby confirm that:
⢠in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2024, the applicable
accounting standards read with requirements set out under Schedule III to the Act, have been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
⢠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 as at 31st March, 2024 and of the profit and loss 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 this Act for safeguarding the assets of the
company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other 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; and
⢠They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable
laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
13. STATUTORY AUDITOR
M/s Asha & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 000369N),were
appointment as the statutory auditors of the Company based on their consent and certificate
furnished by them in terms of Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013, upto the conclusion of
Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2027.
The requirement for the annual ratification of the auditorâs appointment at the AGM has been
omitted pursuant to Companies (amendment) Act, 2017 notified on May 7, 2018.
14. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company appointed M/s Apoorv &
Associates, a Practicing Company Secretary as its Secretarial Auditor to conduct the Secretarial
Audit of the Company for FY 2023-24. The Report of Secretarial Auditor (Form MR-3) for the
FY 2023-24 is annexed to the report as Annexure-2.
15. INTERNAL AUDITOR
The Company has appointed M/s Chandni Singla & Associates, Chartered Accountants as
internal auditors of the company pursuant to section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 13 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
16. COMMENTS BY THE BOARD ON AUDIT QUALIFICATION
There were no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the Statutory Auditor in
their audit report. Secretarial Auditor has mentioned six qualifications in their secretarial audit
report as in Annexure-2 to this report, for which comments of Board are as follow:
i) Comment of Board for first qualification
The Registration in the Independent Directors databank is the responsibility of the Directors. The
Company will be taking necessary steps to comply this non-compliance, either through
appointing new Independent Directors or through getting these Directors registered under Data
bank and comply with the requirement of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013.
ii) Comment of Board for second qualification
The Lisitng Fees will be paid soon after getting approval of management.
iii) Comment of Board for third qualification
The Board has appointed new CS & Compliance Officer w.e.f. 28/12/2023. Board will make sure
to pay applicable fine and penalty for the delay and will not repeat such delay again in future.
iv) Comment of Board for fourth qualification
Ms. Himani Sharma and Mrs. Sushma Jain appointed as additional directors in the Company
w.e.f 13.11.2018, 15.04.2022 respectively and were regularized in the AGM. The Company will
submit ROC Form for regularization alongwith applicable fine soon.
v) Comment of Board for fifth qualification
The Company has appointed Mr. Monendra Srivastava as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the
Company w.e.f. 10/02/2024 i.e. before the end of audit period.
vi) Comment of Board for sixth qualification
The Company is already SDD Compliant after the first quarter of financial year 2023-24.
17. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Your Directors have adopted a Risk Management Policy for the Company. The Audit Committee
and the Board of Directors of the Company review the risks, if any involved in the Company
from time to time, and take appropriate measures to minimize the same. The Audit Committee
ensures that the Policy for Risk Management is adopted across the Company in an inclusive
manner.
18. ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS, IF ANY
No significant and material orders were passed by the Regulators, Courts or Tribunals impacting
the going concern status and Company''s operations in future.
19. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company''s internal control systems are supplemented by an extensive programme of internal
audit by an independent professional agency and periodically reviewed by the Audit Committee
and Board of Directors. The internal control system is designed to ensure that all financial and
other records are reliable for preparing financial statements, other data and for maintaining
accountability of assets.
20. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the Board that they fulfill all the
requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 so as to qualify
themselves to be appointed as Independent Directors under the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 and the relevant rules.
21. COMPANYâS POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT, PAYMENT OF
REMUNERATION AND DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES
The Company has adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Policy on Directors'' Appointment
and Remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,
independence of a director and other matters as provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies
Act, 2013. The Policy is enclosed as a part of this report in compliance with Section 134(3) of the
Companies Act, 2013 as Annexure-3.
22. DETAILS & NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR
The composition of Board of Directors is in compliance with Regulation 17 of the Listing
Regulations as well as the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued thereunder. The
Company have optimum composition of Executive and Non-Executive Directors as on 31st
March, 2024.
On an annual basis, the Company obtains from each Director details of the Board and Board
Committee positions she / he occupies in other Companies and changes, if any, regarding
their Directorships. In addition, the Independent Directors provide an annual confirmation
that they meet the criteria of independence as defined under Section 149(6) on an annual
basis under the Companies Act, 2013.
The maximum tenure of Independent Directors is up to five consecutive years from the date
of their appointment. However, they can be re-appointed for another term of five consecutive
years from the date of their re-appointment.
Mr. Monendra Srivastava also appointed as CFO w.e.f. 10/02/2024. Mr. Karan Jindal
appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer w.e.f. 28/12/2023. Mr.Prasanna
Laxmidhar Mohapatra resigned from post of Independent Director of the Company w.e.f.
10th November, 2023.
The Board of Directors along with its Committees provides effective leadership and strategic
guidance to the Company''s management while discharging its fiduciary responsibilities,
thereby ensuring that the management adheres to high standards of ethics, transparency and
disclosures.
Meetings of the Board
The Company has held such minimum number of Board in Calendar Year with maximum
interval of 120 days between any two consecutive board meetings which is in compliance
with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (the ''Act''), Secretarial Standand-1 and Listing
Regulations.
|
Name and Designation |
Category |
No.of Board Meetings Year 2023-24 |
|
|
Held |
Attended |
||
|
Mr. Monendra Srivastava |
Managing Director |
6 |
6 |
|
Mr.Umaid Raj Tater |
Independent Director |
6 |
6 |
|
Mr. Suresh Kumar DIN:07909730) |
Independent Director |
6 |
6 |
|
Mr. Prasanna Laxmidhar |
Independent Director |
4 |
4 |
|
Ms. Sushma Jain (DIN: |
Independent Director |
6 |
6 |
|
Ms.Himani Sharma |
Director |
6 |
6 |
Relationship between Directors
Mr. Monendra Srivastava and Mrs. Himani Sharma are related as husband and wife. No other
Director is related to any other Director.
Independent Directors'' Meeting
Independent Directors met on 10th February, 2024 without the attendance of Non¬
Independent Directors and members of the management of the Company inter alia, evaluated
performance of the Non-Independent Directors, Chairman of the Company and the Board of
Directors as a whole. They also assessed the quality, content and timeliness of flow of
information between the Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to
effectively and reasonably perform its duties.
Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors
The Company has in place a structured induction and familiarization program for the
Independent Directors. The Company familiarizes its Independent Directors with the
Company''s corporate profile, its Vision and Values Statement, organizational structure, the
Company''s history and milestones, latest Annual Report, Code of Conduct applicable to
Directors/Senior Management employees of the Company Code of Conduct for Prevention of
Insider Trading and other applicable codes along with the Sustainability Reports of the
Company. They are also updated on all business related issues and new initiatives.
At the time of appointment, an appointment letter setting out the role, duties &
responsibilities, details regarding remuneration, performance evaluation process, among
others, is given to the Directors. The Directors are also explained in detail the compliances
required from them under the Act, Listing Regulations and other relevant regulations and
their individual affirmations are taken with respect to the same.
Brief details of the familiarization program are uploaded and can be accessed on the
Company''s website. www. aceedu tren d. co. in
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
To focus effectively on the issues and ensure expedient resolution of diverse matters, the
Board has constituted several Committees of Directors with specific terms of reference. The
Committees operate as empowered agents of the Board as per their terms of reference that
set forth the purposes, goals and responsibilities. Committee members are appointed by the
Board with the consent of individual Directors. The Committees meet as often as required or
as statutorily required.
Committees that are constituted voluntarily for effective governance of the affairs of the
Company may also include Company executives.
(i) Details of the Committees of the Board as on 31st March, 2024
|
Audit Committee |
Nomination and |
Stakeholders Relationship |
|
Mr. Monendra |
Mrs. Sushma Jain (Chairperson) |
Mrs. Sushma Jain |
|
Mr. Umaid Raj Tater |
Mr. Suresh Kumar Sharma |
Mr. Monendra Srivastava |
|
Mr. Suresh Kumar |
Mr. Umaid Raj Tater |
Mr. Umaid Raj Tater |
|
Name of the Directors |
No. of Committee Meeting |
|||||
|
Audit Committee |
Stakeholders Relationship Committee |
Nomination & Remuneration |
||||
|
Held |
Attendance |
Held |
Attendance |
Held |
Attendance |
|
|
Mr. Monendra |
5 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
|
Mr. Umaid Raj Tater |
5 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Mr. Suresh Kumar |
5 |
5 |
- |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
*Mr. Prasanna |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
Mrs. Sushma Jain |
- |
- |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
*Mr. Prasanna Mohapatra resigned from directorship and membership of Nomination &
Remuneration Committee on 10th November, 2023.
Detailed terms of reference, composition, quorum, meetings, attendance and other relevant
details of these Committees are as under:
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The composition of the Audit Committee is in alignment with provisions of Section 177 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued thereunder and Regulation 18 of the Listing
Regulations. The members of the Audit Committee are financially literate and have
experience in financial management. The Committee through regular interaction with
external and internal auditors and review of financial statements ensures that the interests of
stakeholders are properly protected.
(i) Terms of reference
The Audit Committee functions according to its terms of reference that define its
composition,
authority, responsibility and reporting functions in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act and Regulation 18 of Listing Regulations which, inter-alia, currently include
the following:
1. Oversight of the Company''s financial reporting process and the disclosure of its financial
information to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and credible;
2. Recommendation for appointment, remuneration, terms of appointment of auditor of the
Company;
3. Approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other permitted services rendered by
the statutory auditors;
4. Reviewing and examining, with the management, the annual financial statements before
submission to the Board for approval, with particular reference to:
(a) Matters required to be included in the Director''s Responsibility Statement to be included in
the Board''s Report.
(b) Changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons for the same.
(c) Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment by
management.
(d) Significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising out of audit findings.
(e) Compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to financial statements.
(f) Disclosure of any related party transactions.
(g) Draft Auditors'' report including qualifications, if any
5. Reviewing, with the management, the quarterly financial statements before submission to
the Board for approval;
6. Reviewing and monitoring, with the management, the statement of uses/ application of
funds raised through an issue/ public offers (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue,
etc.), the statement of funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the offer
document/ prospectus/ notice and the report submitted by the monitoring agency
monitoring the utilization of proceeds of a public or rights issue, and making appropriate
recommendations to the Board to take up steps in this matter;
7. Reviewing and monitoring with the management, independence and performance of
statutory and internal auditors, adequacy of the internal control systems, and effectiveness of
the audit processes;
8. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, if any, including the structure of the
internal audit department, staffing and seniority of the official heading the department,
reporting structure, coverage and frequency of internal audit;
9. Discussion with internal auditors of any significant findings and follow up thereon;
10. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by internal auditors into matters
where there is suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal control systems of a
material nature and reporting the matter to the Board;
11. Discussion with Statutory Auditors before the audit commences, about the nature and
scope of audit as well as post-audit discussion to ascertain any area of concern;
12. To look into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment to the depositors,
debenture holders, shareholders (in case of nonpayment of declared dividends) and
creditors;
13. To ensure establishment of and to review the functioning of the Whistle Blower
Policy (Vigil Mechanism);
14. Approval of appointment of CFO (i.e., the whole- time Finance Director or any other
person heading the finance function or discharging that function) after assessing the
qualifications experience &background, etc. of the candidate;
15. Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the Company with related
parties;
16. Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
17. Valuation of undertakings or assets of the Company, wherever it is necessary;
18. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management system;
19. Review of Management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations;
20. Review of Management letters / letters of internal control weaknesses issued by the
statutory auditors;
21. Review of Internal audit reports relating to internal control weaknesses;
22. Review of Financial statement, in particular, investments made by the subsidiary
company(s);
23. Review of appointment, removal and terms of reference of Chief Internal Auditor;
24. Recommend appointment and remuneration of Cost Auditors;
25. Any other role as prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations.
(ii) Meetings
Audit Committee meets at least four times in a year with a gap of not more than four months
between two meetings. During the year the Committee met five times i.e. on 25.05.2023,
24.07.2023, 01.09.2023, 10.11.2023 and 10.02.2024
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee, constituted under Section 178 of the Act and
Regulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II of the Listing Regulations, functions according
to its terms of reference that define its composition, authority, responsibility and reporting
functions which, inter alia, include the following:
(i) T erms of Reference
1. Recommend to the board the set up and composition of the board and its committees
including the âformulation of the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes
and independence of a directorâ. The committee will consider periodically reviewing the
composition of the board with the objective of achieving an optimum balance of size, skills,
independence, knowledge, age, gender and experience.
2. Recommend to the board the appointment or re-appointment of directors.
3. Devise a policy on board diversity.
4. Recommend to the board appointment of key managerial personnel (âKMPâ as defined
by the Act) and executive team members of the Company (as defined by this committee).
5. Recommend to the board the remuneration policy for directors, executive team or key
managerial personnel as well as the rest of the employees.
(ii) Meetings
The Committee meets as often as required. During the year the Committee met one time on
25th May, 2023.
Investors'' Grievances/Complaints
During the year, the Company didn''t receive any complaint/grievance from the investors. No
complaint was pending as on March 31, 2024.
Transfers, Transmissions etc. approved
During the year under review, no request had been received for share transfer/transmission.
The Company had 3631 shareholders as on March 31, 2024.
REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS
The Company has no stock option plans for the directors and hence, it does not form a part of
the remuneration package payable to any executive and/or non-executive director.
In 2023-24, the Company did not advance any loans to any of the executive and/or non¬
executive directors
(i) Remuneration to Executive Directors
The Company has not paid any remuneration to the Executive directors for the Financial year
2023-24.
(ii) Remuneration to Non-Executive Directors
During the FY 2023-24, the Company has not paid any remuneration to the non-executive
directors.
(iii) Criteria for making payment to Non-Executive Directors
Criteria for making payment to Non-Executive Director has been disseminated on our
website at www.aceedutrend.co.in
23. GENERAL BODY MEETINGS
(i) The details of last three Annual General Meetings (AGM) of the Company are as follows:
|
Financial Year |
Date |
Time |
Location |
|
2022-23 |
September 27, 2023 |
12:00 Noon |
At Maharaja Banquets Monarch Residency, A- |
|
2021-22 |
September 17, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
At Maharaja Banquets Monarch Residency, A- |
|
2020-21 |
August 05, 2021 |
03:00 PM |
Through Audio/Video Mode |
(ii) Special Resolutions passed during last three AGMs:
|
Details of AGM |
Date and time of AGM |
Details of special resolutions(s) passed at the |
|
29th AGM |
September 27, 2023 |
1. Reclassification of Promoter of the Company as |
|
28th AGM |
September 17, 2022 |
1.Appointment of Mr.Prasanna L. Mohapatra as a |
|
27th AGM |
August 05, 2021 |
No special resolutions were passed |
24. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD
Regulation 4 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
mandates that the Board shall monitor and review the Board Evaluation framework. The
Companies Act, 2013 states that a formal annual evaluation needs to be made by the Board of its
own performance and that of its Committees and individual Directors. Schedule IV of the
Companies Act, 2013 and regulation 17(10) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 states that the performance evaluation of Independent
Directors shall be done by the entire Board of Directors, excluding the director being evaluated.
The evaluation of all the Directors and the Board as a whole was conducted based on the criteria
and framework adopted by the Board, the actual evaluation process shall remain confidential and
shall be a constructive mechanism to improve the effectiveness of the Board/ Committee.
25. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE
The criteria of Corporate Social Responsibility as prescribed under Section 135 of the Companies
Act, 2013 is not applicable on the Company. Thus, there is no requirement to constitute a
committee, formulate the policy and spent amount on Corporate Social Responsibility.
26. VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has established a Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy and overseas through
the committee, the genuine concerns expressed by the employees and other Directors. The
Company has also provided adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and
Directors who express their concerns. The Company has also provided direct access to the
chairman of the Audit Committee on reporting issues concerning the interests of co-employees
and the Company. The Whistle Blower policy as approved by the Board has been uploaded on
the website of the Company i.e. www.aceedutrend.co.in
27. DISCLOSURES UNDER SECTION 197 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 AND RULE 5
OFTHE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL
PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5(2)
of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the names
and other particulars of employees should be set out in the annexure to the Directors'' Report. As
the Company has not paid any remuneration to the Directors, therefore, there is no requirement to
comply with the provisions of this section.
28. SHARES
(a) Buy Back of Securities
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year under review.
(b) Sweat Equity
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review.
(c) Bonus Shares
No Bonus Shares were issued during the year under review.
(d) Employees Stock Option Plan
The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees.
29. FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposit during the Financial Year 2023-24 and, as such, no
amount of principal and interest was outstanding as on Balance Sheet date.
30. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN
EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars as required under Section 134(1)(m) of the Act read with Companiesâ
(Disclosures of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 2014 regarding
Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption have not been furnished considering the
nature of activities undertaken by the Company during the year under review. Further there was
no Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo during the Financial Year 2023-24.
31. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
A separate report on Management Discussion and Analysis relating to business and economic
environment surrounding your company is enclosed as a part of the Annual Report.
32. SUBSIDIARIES /JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company doesnât have any subsidiary, joint venture or associate Company.
33. SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
In order to prevent sexual harassment of women at work place, Company has formed the policy
under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)
Act. During the year there were no instances and complaint of harassment against the Company.
34. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is not required to submit Corporate Governance Report as the equity share capital
and net worth of the Company is less than required limits as on the last date of the previous
financial year.
35. LISTING OF SHARES
Your Companyâs shares are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange of India Limited. The shares
are suspended for trading due to non-payment of Annual Listing fee. However the company has
cleared the dues of the exchange upto financial year 2019-20 and coordinating with the exchange
to find out the outstanding amount and clear the dues thereafter.
36. NO DEFAULT
The Company has not defaulted in payment of interest and repayment of loan to any of the
financial institutions and /or banks during the period under review.
37. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
As per SEBI Listing Regulations, the Corporate Governance Report with the Auditorsâ
Certificate thereon, and the integrated Management Discussion and Analysis are attached, which
forms part of this report. The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries
of India and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
38. OTHER DISCLOSURES
* No applications made or any proceedings pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,
2016 during the year against the company.
* No One time Settlement made in respect of any loan from Banks and Financial Institution.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of
M/s ACE Edutrend Limited
Sd/- Sd/-
Monendra Srivastava Himani Sharma
Date: 07.08.2024 Managing Director, CFO Director
Place: New Delhi DIN: 07489845 DIN: 08299061
The Board of Directors of your Company has immense pleasure in presenting the 20th Annual Report of the Company along with Audited Accounts and the Auditors'' Report for the Financial Year ended March 31,2014.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The highlights of the Financial Results of the Company for the Financial Year(s) 2012-13 and 2013-14 are as under:
Particulars Financial Year Financial Year 2013-14 2012-13
Sale & Other Income 2306.77 2238.77
Profit before Depreciation 402.62 365.70
Profit before Tax 134.94 155.60
Income Tax Provision 35.13 38.58
Deferred Tax liability 32.57 13.84
Profit after Tax 103.06 130.86
REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE
The Net Profit for the year ended 31 st March, 2014 was Rs.103.06 Lac. Your Company is planning for expansion of its business activities and new initiatives in diversifying fields. Your company is firmly looking for the business opportunity through the strategic alliances, tie ups and Joint venture in related business areas.
DIVIDEND
Keeping in view the future expansion plans and capital requirements of the Company, the Board of your Company decided to conserve cash flow by not recommending any Dividend for the period under review.
DIRECTORS
In the accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Articles of Association of the company, Mr. Sushil Aggarwal, Director will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offering himself for re appointment
The brief Resume of the Director proposed to be appointed/re-appointed, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas and names of companies in which they hold directorships and Memberships/Chairmanships of Board Committees and Number of Shares held in the Company, as stipulated under Clause 49 IV (G) of the Listing Agreement, are enclosed with the notice.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management''s Discussion and Analysis Report for the Year, as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, is presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the Year under review, your Company has neither invited nor accepted any deposits from public within the meaning of Section 58A and 58AA of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 1975
LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange Limited. The Listing fees for the Financial Year 2013-14 have been paid to the Exchange.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO:
In view of the nature of activities which are being carried on by the Company, the particulars as prescribed under Section 217(1 )(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies'' (Disclosures of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 regarding Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption are not applicable to the Company. The Company mainly deals in domestic market and has NIL sales on account of exports, thereby resulting Nil foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the Financial Year 2013-14.
PARTICULAR OF EMPLOYEES
During the year under review, none of the employees of the company was in receipt of remuneration for the Year which was more than the limit prescribed under Sub-Section (2A) of Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particular of Employees) Rules, 1975 and hence no particulars 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 Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 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) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanations relating to material departures, wherever applicable;
b) The Directors 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 as on March 31,2014, and of the profit of the Company for the Year ended on that date.
c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
d) The Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2014 on a ''going concern'' basis.
e) The directors, in the case of a listed company, had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
f) The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company believes that the Corporate Governance is at the heart of the Shareholder value creation and committed to conduct the business of your Company with the highest level of integrity and transparency.
As per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange, as separate section on Corporate Governance forms part of the Annual Report.
A Certificate from Statutory Auditors confirming the conditions on compliance as mentioned under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is given as Annexure to the Corporate Governance Report.
AUDITORS
M/s PVR-N & Co., Chartered Accountants, retires as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers themselves for re-appointment.
The Company has received a certificate from the Auditors to the effect that their re-appointment if made would be in the limits prescribed under the Section 141 (3) (g) of the Companies Act, 2013 and they are not disqualified for appointment.
AUDITORS'' REPORT
The Observations of the Statutory Auditors in their report read together with the Notes on Accounts are self explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further explanation.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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 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 executives, officers and staff at all levels of the Company. We look forward to your continued support in the future.
For and on behalf of Board of Directors For ACE EduTrend Limited
Sd /-
Place: New Delhi Shweta Chaturvedi Dated: 10.07.2014 Company Secretary
The Board of Directors of your Company has immense pleasure in presenting the 18th Annual Report of the Company along with Audited Accounts and the Auditors' Report for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2012.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The highlights of the Financial Results of the Company for the Financial Year(s) 2010-11 and 2011-12 are as under:
(Amount in Lac) Particulars Financial Year Financia Year 2011-12 2010-11
Sale & Other Income 2042.17 2391.72
Profit before Depreciation 427.20 350.64
Profit before Tax 15.12 99.83
Income Tax Provision 30.26 23.66
Deferred Tax liability 29.34 12.89
Profit after Tax 11.80 63.28
REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE
The Company earned a Profit after Tax of Rs. 11.80 Lac during the year. Your Company is firmly looking for the business opportunities and diversification plans through the strategic alliances, tie ups and Joint venture in related business areas.
DIVIDEND
Your Directors feel that it is prudent to plough back the profits for future growth of the Company and do not recommend any dividend for the year ended 31st March, 2012.
DIRECTORS
Due to some pre-occupations, Prof. Y.D Pande, Independent Director has resigned from the Board w.e.f. 14th February, 2012. The Board placed on record their appreciation for the contribution made during the tenure.
In terms of the provisions of Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956 and Articles of Association of the Company, Prof. H.P Garg, was appointed as an Additional Director of the Company w.e.f. 1st July, 2012 and shall hold office till the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Your Company has received notices in writing proposing their candidature along with the requisite deposit pursuant to the provisions of Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Articles of Association of the company, Mr. Sushil Aggarwal, Director will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offering himself for re appointment.
The brief Resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed / re-appointed, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas and names of companies in which they hold directorships and Memberships/Chairmanships of Board Committees and Number of Shares held in the Company, as stipulated under Clause 49 IV (G) of the Listing Agreement, are enclosed with the notice.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management's Discussion and Analysis Report for the Year, as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, is presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report.
FIXED 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.
LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange Limited. The Listing fees for the Financial Year 2012-13 have been paid to the Exchange.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO:
In view of the nature of activities which are being carried on by the Company, the particulars as prescribed under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies' (Disclosures of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 regarding Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption are not applicable to the Company. The Company mainly deals in domestic market and has NIL sales on account of exports, thereby resulting Nil foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the Financial Year 2011-12.
PARTICULAR OF EMPLOYEES
During the year under review, none of the employees of the company was in receipt of remuneration for the Year which was more than the limit prescribed under Sub-Section (2A) of Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particular of Employees) Rules, 1975 and hence no particulars 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) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanations relating to material departures, wherever applicable;
b) The Directors 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 as at March 31, 2012, and of the profit of the Company for the Year ended on that date.
c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
d) The Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2012 on a 'going concern' basis.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company believes that Corporate Governance report is a key element in improving efficiency, transparency, accountability and growth as well as 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 Statutory Auditors confirming the conditions on compliance as mentioned under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is given as Annexure to the Corporate Governance Report.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s PVR-N & Co., Chartered Accountants, retires as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers themselves for re- appointment.
The Company has received a certificate from the Auditors to the effect that their re-appointment if made would be in the limits prescribed under the Section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
AUDITORS' REPORT
The Observations of the Statutory Auditors in their report read together with the Notes on Accounts are self explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further explanation.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors wish to place on record their gratitude to the Bankers, Shareholders, Stock Exchanges SEBI, Registrar of Companies, various other Government Departments and its valued business associates for their continuous support and co-operation extended at all levels Your Directors also acknowledge the constructive suggestions received from Statutory Auditors.
Your Directors would also like to take this opportunity to express their appreciation for hard work and the unstinting efforts by the employees of the Company and look forward for their continued support in future.
For and on behalf of Board of Directors
For ACE EduTrend Limited
Sd/-
Place : New Delhi Sushil Aggarwal
Date : 31.08.2012 Chairman
ACE EduTrend Limited
New Delhi
The Board of Directors of your Company has immense pleasure in presenting the 17th Annual Report of the Company along with Audited Accounts and the Auditorsà Report for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2011.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The highlights of the Financial Results of the Company for the Financial Year(s) 2010-11 and 2009-10 are as under:
(Amount in Lac)
Particulars Financial Year Financial Year 2010-11 2009-10
Sales & Other Income 2391.72 124.46
Profit before Depreciation 350.64 19.45
Profit before Tax 99.83 2.23
Income Tax Provision 23.66 0.37
Deferred Tax liability 12.89 0.25
Profit after Tax 63.28 1.61
REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE
During the year under review, Turnover of the Company was Rs. 2391.72 Lac against Rs. 124.46 Lac in the previous year. Your Company is firmly looking for business opportunities through strategic alliances, tie- ups and Joint Ventures in related business areas.
The Net Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2011 was Rs. 63.28 Lac. Your Company is planning for expansion of its business activities and new initiatives in diversifiying fields.
DIVIDEND
Keeping in view the future expansion plans and capital requirements of the Company, the Board of your Company decided to conserve cash flow by not recommending any Dividend for the period under review.
CHANGE IN NAME OF THE COMPANY
As the management foresee the business prospects and long-term growth of the Company, it has been considered appropriate by the management to change the name of the Company by obtaining necessary approvals to make the name of the Company in consonance with the present business activity. Accordingly, the name of the Company has been changed to ACE Edutrend Limited w.e.f. 28th October, 2010.
The Shareholders are requested to take note of the same and make future communications with the new name of the Company.
DIRECTORS
Mr. V.P. Narula who had been on the Board since long, ceased to be the Director of the Company, due to retirement at the Annual General Meeting, held on 14th June, 2010, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. Mr. B.S. Goyal who was appointed as an Independent Director resigned from the Board w.e.f. 14th June, 2010, due to some pre- occupations. The Board of Directors placed on record their appreciation for the contribution made during the tenure.
The Board of Directors subject to the approval of the Members of the Company accorded their approval for appointment of Mr. Chander Prakash Batra and Mr. S.K. Das as Whole Time Director for a period of 1 Year w.e.f. 10th July, 2010 and 11th November, 2010 respectively. Further, Mr. S.K. Das had resigned as Whole Time Director of the Company w.e.f. 1st March, 2011.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956 and Articles of Association of the Company, Prof. M.S. Sodha and Prof. L.K. Maheshwari, were appointed as Additional Directors of the Company w.e.f. 26th August, 2010 ans shall hold
office till the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Your Company has received notices in writing proposing their candidature along with the requisite deposit pursuant to the provisions of Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. G.N. Gupta, Director will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment.
Further, Mr. Chander Prakash Batra, Whole Time Director also resigned from the Directorship of the Company w.e.f. 16th May, 2011.
The brief Resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed/re-appointed, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas and names of companies in which they hold directorships and Memberships/ Chairmanships of Board Committee and Number of Shares held in the Company, as stipulated under Clause 49 IV (G) of the Listing Agreement, are enclosed with the notice.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The ManagementÃs Discussion and Analysis Report for the Year, as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, is presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report.
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, your Company has neither invited nor accepted any deposits from public within the meaning of Section 58A and 58AA of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 1975
LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange Limited. The Listing fees for the Financial Year 2011-12 have been paid to the Exchange.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO
In view of the nature of activities which are being carried on by the Company, the particulars as prescribed under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companiesà (Disclosures of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 regarding Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption are not applicable to the Company. The Company mainly deals in domestic market and has NIL sales on account of exports, thereby resulting Nil foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the Financial Year 2010-11.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the year under review, none of the Employees of the Company was in receipt of Remuneration for the Year which was more than the limit prescribed under Sub-section (2A) of Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 and hence no particulars are required to be disclosed in this Report.
DIRECTORSÃ 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 Auditorsà Report thereon, your Directors confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanations relating to material departures, wherever applicable;
b) The Directors 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 as at 31st March, 2011, and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date.
c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
d) The Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2011 on a Ãgoing concernà basis.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company believes that the Corporate Governance is at the heart of the Shareholder value creation and committed to conduct the business of your Company with the highest level of integrity and transparency.
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 Statutory Auditors confirming the conditions on compliance as mentioned under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is given as Annexure to the Corporate Governance Report.
AUDITORS
M/s PVR-N & Co., Chartered Accountants, retires as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers themselves for re-appointment.
The Company has received a certificate from the Auditors to the effect that their re-appointment if made would be in the limits prescribed under the Section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
AUDITORSÃ REPORT
The Observations of the Statutory Auditors in their report read together with the Notes on Accounts are self explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further explanation.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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 and other 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.
For and on behalf of Board of Directors For ACE EduTrend Limited
Sd/- Sushil Aggarwal Chairman
Place: New Delhi Date : 16th May, 2011
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The highlights of the financial results of the Company for the Financial Year(s) 2009-10 and 2008-09 are as under
(Amount in Rs.)
Particulars Financial Year Financial Year 2009-10 2008-09
Sale & Other Income 1,24,45,868 56,88,239
Profit before Depreciation 19,44,981 11,39,634
Profit before Tax 2,23,489 1,12,527
Income Tax Provision 36,844 12,626
FBT Provision - 3,859
Deferred Tax liability 25,390 6,02,951
Profit after Tax 1,61,255 (5,06,908)
REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE
During the year under review, Turnover went up from Rs. 56,88,239 (Fifty Six Lacs Eighty Eight Thousand Two hundred Thirty Nine only) in FY. 2008-09 to Rs. 1,24,45,868 (One Crore Twenty Four Lac Forty Five Thousand Eight hundred Sixty Eight only) in FY. 2009-10, recording a growth of 118 percent. The Profit before depreciation, is Rs 19,44,981 in F.Y. 2009-10, with an increase of 71 percent over the preceding year.
DIVIDEND
Keeping in view the future expansion plans and capital requirements of the Company, the Board of your company decided to conserve cash flow by not recommending any Dividend for the period under review.
CHANGE IN CONTROL OVER THE MANAGEMENT
During the period under review, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 12 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 1997, the Change in control of the Management and affairs of your company is absolutely transferred to Mr Gajanand Gupta and Mr. Sushil Aggarwal in place of Mr. Ved Prakash Narula and Ms. Mamta Narula.
CHANGES IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE
During the Financial Year ended March 31, 2010, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company was re- classified on 26th March 2010, by cancelling 20,00,000 (Twenty Lacs) 16% Redeemable Preferences Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rs Ten Only) each aggregating to Rs. 2,00,00,000 (Rs Two Crores Only) and creating 20,00,000 (Twenty Lacs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rs. Ten Only) each aggregating to Rs. 2,00,00,000 (Rs. Two Crores Only) which shall be ranking pari passu with the existing Equity Shares. Further, the Authorised Capital of the Company has also been increased to Rs. 25,00,00,000 (Rs Twenty Five Crore only) by creating 1,50,00,000 (One Crore Fifty Lacs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rs. Ten Only) each aggregating Rs 15,00,00,000/- (Rs Fifteen Crore Only) which shall be ranking pari passu with the existing Equity Shares.
Further, the Board of Directors in their meeting held on 5th May, 2010 allotted 60,00,000 fully paid Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rs. Ten Only) each to the various strategic investors on the conversion of warrants.
SHIFTING OF REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE COMPANY
The registered office of the Company has been shifted to 10178/304A, Ravindera Plaza, Abdul Aziz Road, New Delhi-110005 w.e.f 17th April, 2010. The members are requested to make communications with the Company at the new office of the Company.
VENTURING INTO NEW LINE OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES & CHANGE IN OBJECT CLAUSE OF THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION:
As you are aware that the Company had been doing the business of Media and your new management has decided to explore possibilities in Education sectors exploring new line of business activities relating to Higher and Vocational education. The Object Clause of the Memorandum of Association of the Company has been amended accordingly.
DIRECTORS
Consequent upon the change in control and management of your Company, Mr. Virender Kumar, Independent Director & Ms. Mamta Narula, Promoter Director, resigned from the directorship w.e.f 2nd April, 2010. Mr. V.P. Narula, has resigned from the office of Managing Director w.e.f. 10th April 2010.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 255 of the Companies Act, 1956, Mr. Gajanand Gupta and Mr. Sushil Aggarwal were appointed as Director of the Company w.e.f.2nd April 2010.Further, pursuant to provisions of Section 255 and 256 of the Companies Act, 1956, Mr. V.P. Narula shall retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of your Company.
Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956 and Articles of Association of the Company Mr.Yamuna Dhar Pande and Mr. Chandra Prakash Batra were appointed as Additional Directors of the Company and shall hold office until the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Your Company has received a notice in writing proposing their 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 or re-appointed, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas and names of companies in which they hold directorships and memberships/ chairmanships of Board Committees and number of shares held in the company, as stipulated under Clause 49 IV (G) of the Listing Agreement, are enclosed with the notice.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the Year, as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, is presented in a separate section forming-part of the Annual Report.
FIXED DEPOSITS
Your Company has neither invited nor accepted any deposits from public within the meaning of Section 58A and 58AA of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 1975 during the year under review.
LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange Limited. The annual listing fees for the financial year 2010-11 has been duly paid to the Exchange.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
In view of the nature of activities which are being carried on by the Company, the particulars as prescribed under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosures of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 regarding Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption are not applicable to the Company.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Sr. Particulars For the Period ended For the Period ended No. 31st March, 2010 31st March, 2009
I Earning Nil Nil
II Outgo Nii Nil
The Company mainly deals in domestic market and has NIL sales on account of exports during the Financial Year 2009-10.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of provisions of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your Directors confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanations relating to material departures, wherever applicable;
b) The Directors 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 as at March 31, 2010, and of the profit of the Company for the year.
c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
d) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company believes that the Corporate Governance is at the heart of the Shareholder value creation and committed to conduct the business of your company with the highest level of integrity and transparency. The commitment of your company is clearly reflected in the business activities of the company. The governance practices of your Company are described separately in the "Corporate Governance Report" section to this annual report and a certificate from Statutory Auditors on compliance with clause 49 of the Listing agreement with the stock exchanges and the same is attached with the "Corporate Governance Report" Section of this Annual Report.
AUDITORS
M/s PVRN & Co., Chartered Accountants, retires as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers themselves for re-appointment. The Company has received a certificate from the Auditors to the effect that their re-appointment if made would be in the limits prescribed under the Section 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
AUDITORS REPORT
The observations of the Auditors in their report read together with the Notes on Accounts are self explanatory and therefore, in the opinion of the Directors, do not call for any further explanation.
STATEMENT OF EMPLOYEES
None of the Employees of the Company is in receipt of remuneration for the year which was more than the limit. prescribed under Sub-section (2A) of Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) rules, 1975. Hence, there is no requirement of giving disclosure of employees particulars required under the provisions of Sub-section (2A) of Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) rules, 1975.
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 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 executives, officers and staff at all levels of the Company. We look forward for your continued support in the future.
For & on behalf of Board of Directors
Place : New Delhi Sushil Aggarwal
Date : May 05, 2010 Chairman
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