The Board of Directors of the Company ("the Board") is pleased to present the Third Annual Report which includes an overview of Company’s business and operations alongwith the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 ('the year’).
FINANCIAL RESULTS
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013('the Act’) and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time ("Listing Regulations"), the Company has prepared its standalone and consolidated financial statements for the Financial Year ended March 31,2025.
A summary of these financials is provided below:
(Rs in lacs)
Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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2024-25
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2023-24
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2024-25
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2023-24
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Revenue from operations
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2,784.17
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3,190.09
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4,978.46
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4,762.52
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Other Income
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795.98
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723.97
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827.47
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738.96
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Total Income
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3,580.15
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3,914.06
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5,805.93
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5,501.48
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Profit before tax
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704.26
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600.12
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974.22
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567.61
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Tax Expenses
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179.34
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165.90
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183.66
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162.14
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Profit for the year
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524.92
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434.22
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790.56
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405.47
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Other comprehensive Income/ loss
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4,107.26
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8,561.27
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4,094.95
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8,571.95
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Total comprehensive Income
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4,632.19
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8,995.49
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4885.51
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8,977.42
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Highlights of the Company’s financial performance for the year ended March 31,2025 are as under:
Standalone
During the year under review, total income was Rs. 3580.15 Lacs as against Rs. 3914.06 Lacs for the previous year. Profit before tax was Rs. 704.26 Lacs and Profit after tax (PAT) was at Rs. 524.92 Lacs. Total Comprehensive Income for the year after all other adjustments was Rs. 4632.19 Lacs. Retained earnings as on March 31, 2025 was Rs. 1,578.40 Lacs (March 31,2024 1,053.48 Lacs).
Consolidated
Total consolidated income was Rs. 5805.93 Lacs as against Rs. 5501.48 Lacs for the previous year. Profit before tax was Rs. 974.22 Lacs and Profit after tax (PAT) was at Rs. 790.56 Lacs. Total Comprehensive Income for the year after all other adjustments was Rs. 4885.51 Lacs.
The operational performance, including major developments, has been further discussed in detail in the Management Discussion and Analysis section.
DIVIDEND
During the year under review, the Company did not declare dividend opting instead to conserve resources.
Dividend Distribution Policy as approved by the Boad is available at the Company’s website and can be accessed at https://www.digidrivelimited.com/resources/pdf/investor/ new/dividend distribution policy digidrive limited.pdf
No amount has been transferred to General Reserves during the Financial Year ended on March 31,2025.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
In accordance with the Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, the Management Discussion and Analysis for the year under review is given in a separate section which forms part of this Report as Annexure ‘A'.
HOLDING, SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURE AND ASSOCIATE COMPANY
As of March 31,2025, the Company remained a subsidiary of Composure Services Private Limited and has one Subsidiary Company, Open Media Network Private Limited (OMNPL) being the material subsidiary in terms of Listing Regulations.
The operations of the Company’s subsidiary are detailed in Management Discussion and Analysis, which forms part of the Annual Report. In compliance with Section 129(3) of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a statement containing salient features of the financial statement of the subsidiary company in Form No. AOC-1 is included in this Report. Further in accordance with the provisions of Section 136 of the Act and the amendments thereto, alongwith the Listing Regulations, the audited financial statements of the subsidiary company are available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at https:// www.digidrivelimited.com/resources/pdf/investor/new/ OPEN MEDIA NETWORK PRIVATE LIMITED 2024 2025. pdf
The Company has formulated a Policy for determining Material Subsidiaries which is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at: https://www. digidrivelimited.com/resources/pdf/investor/new/Policy for Determination of Material Subsidiary.pdf
Open Media Network Private Limited is classified as a material subsidiary of the Company as defined under Regulation 16 (1) (c) of Listing Regulations. In accordance with Regulations 24 of Listing Regulations, the Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s. Kamana Goenka & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, for the material Subsidiary Company is attached as annexure herewith and forms an integral part of the Annual Report.
The Company did not have any Joint Venture or Associate Company as of March 31,2025.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, Indian Accounting Standards and the Listing Regulations, the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25, duly audited by Company’s Statutory Auditors, Messrs. Vidya & Co., Chartered Accountants, are included in the Annual Report. These will be presented to the members at the forthcoming AGM of the Company as required under the Act.
The audited financial statements including the consolidated financial statements of the Company alongwith all other documents, are available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at https://www.digidrivelimited.com/ resources/pdf/investor/new/Annual Report 2024-25.pdf
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act read with the Articles of Association of the Company,
Mr. Kiran Bhaskar Bandekar (DIN: 10245133) will retire by rotation at the forthcoming AGM and being eligible, offer himself for his re-appointment. The Board, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has recommended his re-appointment.
The Notice of the Third Annual General meeting contains an appropriate resolution proposing his re-appointment.
Further, during the year under review, there were no changes in the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
The Company has received necessary disclosure/ declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria for independence prescribed under the Act and the Listing Regulations.
The Company has in place a Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees of the Company and the same can be accessed on the Company’s website at: https://www.digidrivelimited. com/resources/pdf/investor/new/Nomination and Remuneration Policy.pdf
The key skills, expertise and core competencies of the Board are outlined in the Report on Corporate Governance which forms part of this Annual Report.
Additionally, during the year under review, the Non-Executive Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees and commission, as applicable.
The Board of Directors met during the financial year 2024¬ 2025 on the following dates: May 28, 2024, August 09, 2024, November 14, 2024 and February 14, 2025.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS' MEETING
The Independent Directors of your Company met on November 14, 2024 and February 14, 2025 without the attendance of Non-Independent Directors and members of the management. During these meetings, Independent Directors reviewed the performance of Non-Independent Directors, the Committees of the Board and the Board as a whole. They also assessed the performance of the Chairman of the Company and evaluated the quality, timeliness and adequacy of flow of information between the management and the Board ensuring that the Board has the necessary information to effectively discharge its duties.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards, SS-1 and SS-2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India, relating to Meetings of the Board of Directors and General Meetings respectively.
BOARD DIVERSITY
The Company recognises the importance of a diverse Board in driving its long-term success. A truly diverse Board brings together varied perspective, experience, expertise across domains such as financial, global business, leadership and technology. Such diversity enhances the quality of decision making and helps the Company to maintain its competitive edge.
In accordance with Section 178(3) of the Act and Regulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II to the Listing Regulations, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ('NRC') is responsible for identifying and evaluating the qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a Director.
Further details on Board diversity are provided in the Corporate Governance which forms part of this Report.
BOARD EVALUATION
To ensure effective functioning of the Board and its Committees and in compliance with statutory requirements, the Company conducted the annual performance evaluation of the Board as a whole, its Committees and the Chairman during the year. The evaluation was carried out based on a defined framework and criteria approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC). A detailed disclosure of the evaluation process, parameters and the outcome has been provided in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board constituted the Committees under the Provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015 to focus on certain specific areas and make informed decisions within their delegated authority.
The following statutory Committees constituted by the Board, each with defined roles and responsibilities:
• Audit Committee
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee
• Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
• Risk Management Committee
Details regarding the composition, terms of reference and number of meetings held by these committees are provided in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
EQUITY SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, there was no change in the authorised, issued, subscribed and paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company. The Equity Shares of the Company continued to be listed with BSE Limited (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE).
The Company has duly paid the requisite listing fees to the Stock Exchanges for the Financial Year 2025-26.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors hereby state and confirm that:
i) in the preparation of the accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to the material departures, if any;
ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;
iii) 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;
iv) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
v) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
vi) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company remains committed to upholding the highest standards of Corporate Governance with a focus on long¬ term value creation and protecting stakeholders’ interests. This is achieved through the application of due care, skill and diligence in business decisions, alongwith consistent adherence to the requirements of Listing Regulations, the Act and other applicable statutes.
In compliance with Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the Listing Regulations, a detailed Report on Corporate Governance for the year under review, is provided as a separate section of this Annual Report and is annexed as Annexure ‘B’. Additional Shareholders Information is also provided as Annexure ‘C'.
A certificate from the Practicing Company Secretaries confirming compliance with Corporate Governance requirements, as prescribed under the Listing Regulations, is also annexed to this report.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS
No significant and materials orders were passed by any Regulators or Courts or Tribunals that impacts the status of your Company as a going concern or its future operations.
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
During the year under review, there was no application made or proceeding pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF THE BUSINESS
During the year under review, there was no change in the nature of the business of the Company.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
During the year under review, the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to Corporate Social Responsibilities were not applicable to the Company.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (BRSR)
In terms of Regulation 34(2)(f) of Listing Regulations, BRSR Reporting is not applicable to the Company for the year under review.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All contracts or arrangements entered into by the Company with its related parties during the year under review were in compliance with the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations. Such contracts were executed in the ordinary course of business, on an arm’s length basis and were approved by the Audit Committee.
During the year the Company had no material contracts or arrangements with related parties were entered into, except with Saregama India Limited.
Details of contracts/arrangements/transactions with related party which are required to be reported in Form No. AOC-2 in terms of Section 134(3)(h) read with Section 188 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are provided in Annexure -'D' to this Report. These transactions were executed in the ordinary course of business and on an arm’s-length basis and within the limits approved by the Members.
The Policy Statement on Materiality and dealing with Related Party Transactions is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at https://www.digidrivelimited.com/ resources/pdf/investor/new/POLICY STATEMENT ON MATERIALITY OF RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS.pdf
The details of the Related Parties and transactions thereof are provided in Notes 26 of the Standalone Financial Statements.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has established a structured Risk Management Framework, aimed at identifying, assessing and effectively mitigating key risks. The Risk Management Committee is entrusted with the responsibility assisting the Board in:
a) overseeing the overall risk management framework of the Company; and b) ensuring that all material risks -Strategic and Commercial (including Cybersecurity), Safety and Operational, Compliance, Control and Financial - are appropriately identified and assessed and mitigated through adequate measures. In addition, the Audit Committee provides oversight specifically in the areas of financial risks and controls. Further, details are provided in a separate section forming part of this Report.
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
The Company maintains zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the workplace. In compliance with the
provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 ("POSH Act") and Rules made thereunder, the Company has implemented a comprehensive policy to ensure safe and respectful work environment. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been constituted to address and resolve the complaints under the POSH Act. The Company also conducts regular training / awareness programmes throughout the year to promote sensitivity and awareness about workplace dignity and respect.
Details of complaints, if any, received/disposed, during the Financial Year 2024-25 are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL (IFC) AND ITS ADEQUACY
The Company has established adequate internal financial controls to ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of the business. These controls encompass adherence to the Company’s policies, safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures. The internal financial controls are deemed adequate and operating effectively. Their effectiveness is maintained through periodic management reviews, self-assessment procedures and independent testing by the Internal Audit Department of the Company.
The Company is of the view that these systems provide reasonable assurance regarding the adequacy and effective operations of its internal financial control.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT
1. Statutory Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, M/s. Vidya & Co., Chartered Accountants, (ICAI Firm Registration No. 308022E) were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five consecutive years, from the First Annual General Meeting till the Sixth Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2028.
The Auditors’ Report on the financial statements for the year under review does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks. The Notes on financial statements, as referred to in the Auditors’ Report are self-explanatory and do not require any further clarifications.
Further, during the year under review, the Auditors have not reported any fraud under in Section 134(3) (ca) of the Act.
2. Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 the Secretarial Audit of the Company was conducted by M/s. Kamana Goenka & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (Firm Unique Code - S2023MH947200 and Peer Review No. 4701/2023) for the financial year 2024-25.
The Secretarial Audit Report pursuant to Section 204 of the Act, is attached in the Annexure ‘E' forming part of this Report.
In compliance with Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, the Secretarial Audit Reports of material unlisted subsidiary of the Company, Open Media Network Private Limited for the Financial Year 2024-25 is also annexed to this Annual Report as Annexure ‘F'.
The Secretarial Audit Reports of the Company and its material unlisted subsidiary do not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks.
In terms of Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, as amended and provisions of Section 204 of the Act and Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and subject to the approval of the Members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting ('AGM’), the Board of Directors of the Company, based on recommendation of the Audit Committee, has approved the appointment of M/s. Kamana Goenka & Associates, Company Secretaries (Firm Unique Code: S2023MH947200 and Peer Review No. 4701/2023) as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of upto Five (5) consecutive years to hold office from the conclusion of the Third (3rd) AGM till the conclusion of the Eighth (8th) AGM of the Company.
M/s. Kamana Goenka & Associates, Company Secretaries, have consented to the said appointment and confirmed that their appointment, if made, would be in compliance of Section 204(1) of the Act and Regulation 24A of Listing Regulation.
The Notice of the Third (3rd) AGM contains an appropriate resolution proposing the appointment of Secretarial Auditors as mentioned above.
3. Internal Auditor
M/s. MRB & Associates, Chartered Accountant conducted the Internal Audit for the Financial Year
2024-25. Further, the Board of Directors of the Company have appointed Mr. Kamal Agarwal, Group Internal Auditor to conduct the Internal Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2025-26.
4. Cost Auditors
The Company is not required to maintain cost records as prescribed by Central Government under Section 148(1)(d) of the Companies Act, 2013.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company is committed to conduct its business in a safe, ethical and compliant manner. In line with the commitment and in accordance with Section 177 of the Act and Regulation 22 of Listing Regulations, the Company has established the Vigil Mechanism and adopted a Whistle Blower Policy. The policy provides the mechanism for the employees to report the concern to Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company through the Company Secretary for redressal. No person had been denied access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee and there was no such reporting during the financial year 2024-25.
The said policy has been uploaded on the Company’s website and can be accessed at https://www.diaidrivelimited.com/ resources/pdf/investor/new/Whistle Blower Policy.pdf.
ANTI-BRIBERY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICY
The Company is committed in doing business with integrity and transparency and has zero tolerance approach to non¬ compliance with Anti-Bribery and Anti- Corruption Policy of the Company. The Company prohibits bribery, corruption and any form of suspicious payment (s) / dealing(s) in the conduct of business operations.
INSIDER TRADING
The Company has adopted the Insider Trading Prohibition Code’ in accordance with the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time. The code outline the guidelines and procedures to be followed and disclosures to be made by the Insiders, while dealing in Company’s securities.
In view of the aforesaid Regulations and SEBI Circular, the Company also has implemented a Structured Digital Database. The database records the details of persons with whom Unpublished Price Sensitive Information is shared on a need-to-know basis and legitimate business purposes.
The SDD is maintained with proper time stamping and audit trails to ensure integrity and prevent tampering.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
There were no loans or guarantees made by the Company under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review.
DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC
Your Company during the year under review has not accepted any deposit from the public and as such no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as on the date of the Balance Sheet.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The Company is primarily engaged in the retail business through digital marketplace where the scope for substantial energy conservation is limited due to the nature of operations.
The information related to conservation of energy, research and development, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo as required under section 134(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, as given in Annexure -'G'.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
No material changes and commitments affecting the position of the Company took place during the end of the Financial Year of the Company and to the date of the report.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92 of the Act and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://www.digidrivelimited.com/ resources/pdf/investor/new/Annual Return FY 2024- 2025.pdf
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed to the Report as Annexure - ‘H'.
None of the employees of the Company are in receipt of remuneration exceeding the limits prescribed under Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 as amended. Therefore, the statement pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act 2013 read with rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 as amended is not required.
GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
a) The Company has not issued any shares with differential voting rights as per the Companies Act, 2013.
b) The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares under the Companies Act, 2013.
c) There were no instances of non-exercising of voting rights in respect of shares purchased directly by employees under a scheme pursuant to Section 67(3) of the Act read with Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014.
d) During the year under review, there was no instance of one-time settlement with any bank or financial institution necessitating disclosure or reporting in respect of difference in valuation done by the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors wishes to place on record its deep sense of appreciation for the committed and dedicated services by the Company’s employees at all levels, co-operation received from the shareholders, business partners, financial institutions, banks, consumers and vendors during the year under review.
Your Directors are also grateful for your continued encouragement and support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Alok Kalani
Place: Kolkata Chairman
Date: May 23, 2025 DIN:03082801
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