Dear Shareholders,
The Board of Directors of Ventive Hospitality Limited ("The Company") is
pleased to present its Twenty Fourth Annual Report of the Company highlighting the
business and operations of the Company and the Audited Financial Statements for the
financial year ended 31st March 2025.
Financial Summary and Operational highlights:
The Company's financial performance during the financial year ended 31st
March 2025 compared to the previous financial year is summarized below:
(in Million)
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
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31st March 2025 |
31st March 2024 |
31st March 2025 |
31st March 2024 |
Total Income A |
6289.28 |
4947.08 |
16725.28 |
4947.08 |
Total Expenses B |
4142.88 |
2895.20 |
13567.75 |
2895.20 |
Profit Before Tax from continuing |
2146.40 |
2051.88 |
3157.53 |
2051.88 |
Operations Before exceptional Items |
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and share of profit/(loss) of Joint |
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venture |
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(C= A B) |
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Share of loss of joint venture D |
- |
- |
159.55 |
- |
Exceptional Item E |
61.09 |
- |
- |
- |
Tax Expenses: |
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Current Tax |
499.87 |
386.91 |
955.55 |
386.91 |
Tax in respect of earlier years |
11.61 |
1.80 |
11.61 |
1.80 |
Deferred Tax Expense |
236.78 |
- |
319.00 |
- |
Total Tax Expenses F |
748.26 |
388.71 |
1286.16 |
388.71 |
Profit for the period from Operations |
1337.05 |
1663.17 |
1650.73 |
1663.17 |
(G=C D E F) |
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Other comprehensive income to |
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be reclassified to profit and loss in |
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subsequent periods: |
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Exchange difference on translating |
- |
- |
255.57 |
- |
the financial statements of |
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foreign operations share of other |
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comprehensive income of joint venture |
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H |
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Other Comprehensive Income not to |
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be reclassified to profit and loss in |
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subsequent periods: |
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Other Comprehensive Income for the |
3.51 |
3.65 |
5.87 |
3.65 |
year (net of tax) I |
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Total Comprehensive Income for the |
1340.56 |
1666.82 |
1912.17 |
1666.82 |
year (J=G+H+I) |
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Earnings per equity share (Face Value |
7.60 |
15.92 |
6.83 |
15.92 |
1/- per share) Basic and Diluted () |
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OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
The Company's financial performance for the year ended 31st March 2025 is
summarized below:
The Company achieved total income of 6,289.28 Million for the year ended 31st
March 2025 as against 4,947.08 Million for the previous year.
The EBITDA for the year under review stood at 3,640.59 Million as compared to
3,005.59 Million for the previous year, while the Net Profit stood at 1,337.05 Million
as compared to
1,663.17 Million for the previous year.
Analysis of operating performance is covered under Management Discussion and Analysis
which forms part of this Report.
MarketHighlights:FY2025wasayearofcontinuedmomentum for the global hospitality
industry, with international tourism nearly recovering from the pandemic shock. According
to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation UNWTO , international tourist arrivals
reached approximately 95% of pre-pandemic levels in 2024, driven by strong demand in
Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Travel to premium destinations surged, with luxury and
long-stay travel segments recording robust growth, particularly relevant to resort markets
like the Maldives, where Ventive has a strong presence.
In India, the sector maintained its growth trajectory. As per ICRA estimates, occupancy
in premium hotels averaged 7072% during FY 2025, with Average Room Rates ARRs)
increasing to approximately 7,8008,000, reflecting healthy domestic travel demand
and increased business-related movement. Metro cities such as Mumbai, NCR, Bengaluru, and
Pune witnessed strong transient and MICE-driven bookings, while wedding and festive travel
further contributed to high occupancy and yield.
Internationally, the Maldives remained a top-performing destination, with over 1.4
Million tourist arrivals in 2024 and near-complete recovery to 99% of pre-pandemic levels,
according to the UNWTO. Resorts in the luxury segment, including our
propertiesConrad, Anantara, and Raaya by Atmospherebenefited from
high-spending travellers and favourable supply dynamics. A study by Horwath HTL notes that
luxury supply growth in the Maldives is expected to moderate, with a CAGR of 5.4% between
2024 and 2026, compared to 8.5% between 2015 and 2024, reinforcing rate strength and
occupancy resilience.
Looking ahead, the global tourism sector is projected to grow by 35% in 2025,
according to UNWTO's January 2025 outlook, assuming macroeconomic stability and
containment of geopolitical risks. India's economic fundamentals remain supportive, with
GDP growth projected at 6.56.7% for FY2026 ADB and RBI forecasts), alongside
expanding air connectivity and infrastructure upgrades. With a well-diversified luxury and
upper-upscale portfolio across India and the Maldives, Ventive Hospitality is strongly
positioned to benefit from sustained travel demand and evolving guest preferences across
leisure, business, and experiential segments.
Publication and access to the Financial Statements and Results: https://www.ventivehospitality.com/
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFER
Company successfully completed its Initial Public Offer IPO in 2024, raising 16,000
Million which was subsequently listed on both BSE Limited BSE and the National Stock
Exchange of India Limited NSE . This process was conducted with adequate internal controls
and processes in place, providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the
financial statements and reporting related to the IPO. The allocation and utilization of
IPO proceeds have been strategically managed through various policies and procedures,
ensuring optimal use for debt repayment as per Prospectus.
CHANGE IN BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
There were no changes in the nature of business of the Company during the year under
review.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
There are no significant, material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or
Tribunals, which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future
operations.
ALTERATION OF MEMORANDUM OF
ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
During the year under review the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association
were altered at different occasions details of which are as given below.
Alteration of Memorandum of Association:-
[a] Increase in Authorised Share Capital of the Company from 200,000,000/- (Rupees Two
Hundred Million only) divided into 20,000,000 (Twenty Million) equity shares of 10/-
(Rupees Ten Only) each to 600,000,000/- (Rupees Six Hundred Million only) divided into
60,000,000 (Sixty Million) equity shares of 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each vide
resolution passed in the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting EOGM held on 10th May,
2024.
[b] Change in name of the Company from ICC Realty (India) Private Limited to Ventive
Hospitality Private Limited vide resolution passed in the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting
EOGM held on 7th June, 2024.
[c] Sub-division of equity shares such that each equity share having face value of
10/- (Rupees Ten) each be sub divided into equity Share having face value of 1/- (Rupees
One) each vide resolution passed in the ExtraOrdinary General Meeting EOGM held on 12th
July, 2024.
[d] Change in name of the Company pursuant to Conversion from Private Limited to Public
Limited as from Ventive Hospitality Private Limited to Ventive Hospitality Limited vide
resolution passed in the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting EOGM held on 8th
August, 2024.
Alteration of Articles of Association: -
[e] Change in name of the Company from ICC Realty (India) Private Limited to Ventive
Hospitality Private Limited vide resolution passed at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting
EOGM held on 7th June, 2024.
[f] Sub-division of equity shares such that each equity share having face value of
10/- (Rupees Ten) each be sub divided into equity share having face value of 1/- (Rupee
One) each vide resolution passed at the ExtraOrdinary General Meeting EOGM held on 12th
July, 2024.
[g] Adoption of the amended and restated articles of association, and for the repeal
and substitution of the existing articles of association of the Company with the restated
articles vide resolution passed at the ExtraOrdinary General Meeting EOGM held on 5th
August, 2024.
[h] Change in name of the Company pursuant to the Conversion from Private Limited to
Public Limited as from Ventive Hospitality Private Limited to Ventive Hospitality Limited
vide resolution passed at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting EOGM held on 8th
August, 2024.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED SHARE APPLICATION MONEY TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
IEPF :
As the Company was listed recently, and all share application monies from the Initial
Public Offering IPO have been duly refunded or settled, there is no unclaimed share
application money pending for transfer to the Investor Education and Protection Fund IEPF
under Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company remains committed to complying
with all statutory obligations under the IEPF framework and will take necessary actions if
any such amounts arise in the future.
DIVIDEND & DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
To retain the profits for future growth of the Company, your Directors do not recommend
any dividend for the year ending on 31st March 2025. As per Regulation 43A of
SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has complied with the requirement of formulation of
the Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company which may be accessed on the Company's
website at: https://www.ventivehospitality.com/corporate-governance-policies/
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the year under review, for the Financial Year 2024-25, your Company has not
transferred any amount to General Reserve. An amount of 1337.05 Million has been proposed
to be retained as surplus in the Profit and Loss Account.
SHARE CAPITAL
A) AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company has been
increased from 200,000,000/- (Rupees Two Hundred Million only) to 600,000,000/- (Rupees
Six Hundred Million only) by passing ordinary resolution at Extra-Ordinary General Meeting
EOGM held on 10th May 2024. Further, the sub-division of face value of equity
shares from 10/- to face value of 1/- per share was approved by passing an Ordinary
Resolution at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on 12th July,
2024.
Hence, the authorised share capital of the Company as on 31st March 2025 is
600,000,000/- (Rupees Six Hundred Million only) divided into 600,000,000 (Six Hundred
Million) equity Shares of 1/- each.
B) ISSUED, SUBSCRIBED AND PAID UP SHARE CAPITAL
The Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital of the Company as on 31st
March 2025 is 233,541,608/- (Rupees Two Hundred Thirty-Three Million Five Hundred
Forty-One Thousand Six Hundred Eight Only) divided into 233,541,608 (Two Hundred
Thirty-Three Million Five Hundred Forty-One Thousand Six Hundred Eight) equity shares of
1/- each.
C) ISSUE OF BONUS SHARES
During the year under review, there was no bonus issue of shares of the Company.
D) BUY BACK OF SHARES
During the year under review, the Company has not conducted buyback of shares of the
Company.
E) ISSUE OF SHARES WITH DIFFERENTIAL VOTING RIGHTS, SWEAT EQUITY SHARES AND EMPLOYEES
STOCK OPTIONS
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares with differential
voting rights nor granted stock option, nor sweat equity.
G) RIGHT ISSUE OF SHARES
During the year under review, the Company has issued and allotted 80,753,110 (Eighty
Million seven hundred fifty-three thousand one hundred ten) equity shares of 1/- each at
a premium of 143.90/- per share aggregating to an amount of 11,701,125,639/-(Rupees
Eleven billion seven hundred one Million one hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred
thirty-nine only) on Right Basis.
H) PRIVATE PLACEMENT
During the year under review, the Company has issued and allotted 23,465,150
(Twenty-three Million four hundred sixty-five thousand one hundred and fifty) equity
shares to BREP Asia III India Holding Co VI Pte. Ltd. of 1/- each at a premium of
616.90/- each aggregating to amount of 14,499,116,185/-(Rupees fourteen billion four
hundred ninety-nine Million one hundred sixteen thousand one hundred eighty-five only) on
private placement basis.
I) DEBT
During the year under review, the Company has issued and allotted 51,100 debentures of
face value at 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh) each to an amount of
5,110,000,000/-(Five Billion One Hundred Ten Million Only) to identified investors on a
private placement basis which were subsequently redeemed on 08th January
2025.
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted any deposits from public
within the provisions of Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 (the "Act") read
with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The list of Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures or Associate Company of the Company is as
given below.
Name of Company |
Subsidiary/Associate |
1 Eon-Hinjewadi Infrastructure Private Limited |
Subsidiary |
2 KBJ Hotel & Restaurants Private Limited |
Subsidiary |
3 UrbanEdge Hotels Private Limited |
Subsidiary |
4 Novo Themes Properties Private Limited |
Subsidiary |
5 Restocraft Hospitality Private Limited |
Subsidiary |
6 Nagenahira Resorts Private Limited |
Subsidiary |
7 Panchshil Corporate Park Private Limited |
Material Subsidiary |
8 Wellcraft Infraprojects Private Limited |
Subsidiary |
9 Kudakurathu Island Resort Private Limited |
Subsidiary |
10 SS & L Beach Private Limited |
Material Subsidiary |
11 Maldives Property Holdings Private Limited |
Material Subsidiary |
Pursuant to Section 129 of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014, a statement containing salient features of the financial statements of the
subsidiary of the Company in the prescribed Form AOC-1 is annexed as the Annexure -I to
this Board's report. The Company does not have any associate or joint venture company as
of 31st March 2025.
PERFORMANCE OF MATERIAL SUBSIDIARIES AMOUNT IN RS MILLION
Particulars |
SS & L Beach Private Limited |
Maldives Property Holdings Private Limited |
Panchshil Corporate Private Limited |
Income |
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Revenue from operations |
3,057.36 |
2,604.57 |
2,679.40 |
Other income |
0.22 |
- |
226.40 |
Total income |
3,057.58 |
2,604.57 |
2,905.80 |
Expenses |
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Cost of food, beverages and other |
327.46 |
228.75 |
146.25 |
operating supplies |
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Employee benefits expense |
525.76 |
585.65 |
177.95 |
Other expenses |
1,031.19 |
963.60 |
485.05 |
Finance costs |
789.23 |
858.22 |
278.18 |
Depreciation and amortisation expense |
469.12 |
556.60 |
460.07 |
Total expenses |
3,142.76 |
3,192.82 |
1,547.50 |
Profit/(loss) before tax |
85.18 |
588.25 |
1,358.30 |
Tax expenses: |
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Current tax |
30.62 |
- |
303.36 |
Tax in respect of earlier years |
- |
- |
- |
Deferred tax |
- |
- |
43.87 |
Total tax expenses |
30.62 |
- |
347.23 |
Profit/(loss) included in the |
115.80 |
588.25 |
1,011.07 |
consolidated financial statements |
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of the Group before consolidation |
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adjustments |
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Other comprehensive income |
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Other comprehensive income to |
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be reclassified to profit or loss in |
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subsequent periods: |
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Exchange differences on translating |
65.80 |
70.79 |
- |
the financial statements of foreign |
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operations |
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Other comprehensive income not |
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to be reclassified to profit or loss in |
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subsequent periods: |
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Re-measurement (losses)/gains on |
- |
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2.14 |
defined benefit plans |
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Deferred tax effect |
- |
- |
0.83 |
Other comprehensive income for the |
65.80 |
70.79 |
1.31 |
year, net of tax |
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Total comprehensive income for the |
181.60 |
659.04 |
1,012.38 |
year, net of tax |
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Notes:
The above figures represent the standalone numbers of the respective entities
from the respective entities Date of Acquisition.
Figures for Maldives Property Holdings Private Limited and SS&L Beach
Private Limited have been converted from USD to INR for presentation purposes.
ACCOUNTS, AUDITORS AND AUDIT REPORT
STATUTORY AUDITOR
At the Annual General Meeting AGM held on 30th September 2022, M/s S R B
C & CO LLP, Chartered Accountant, Firm Registration No. 324982E/E300003, were
appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of 5, consecutive years to hold
office till the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2027. The
statutory auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing and
satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria.
EXPLANATIONS OR COMMENTS ON AUDITOR'S QUALIFICATION/ RESERVATION/ ADVERSE REMARK/
DISCLAIMER
1. In respect of the auditor's qualification on the backup of books of account in the
standalone and consolidated financial statements:
We acknowledge the auditor's observation regarding the lack of daily backups for
financial data for the year ended March 31, 2025, specifically related to third-party
hotel software managed by Hotel Operators. Recognizing the importance of data integrity
and compliance with Rule 11(g) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, We are
committed to strengthening our IT controls and ensuring full compliance with statutory
requirements moving forward.
2. In respect of the auditor's qualification related to the audit trail, the details
are described in Note 46 of the standalone financial statements and Note 47 of the
consolidated financial statements:
The Company and its domestic subsidiaries utilize accounting software for maintaining
books of account. We are in the process of enabling audit trail (edit log) at the
application level for all relevant transactions, ensuring it operates throughout the year.
Regarding third-party software service providers, observations on audit trails will be
included in their Service Organisation Controls SOC reports. To ensure compliance and
thorough review, we are engaging an external consultant to assess audit trail requirements
for both our in-house and third-party software, which will be activated subsequently.
Additionally, we acknowledge the preservation of prior-year audit trails as per
statutory requirements, except for one software used in the hotel business for the year
ended March 31, 2024, as mentioned in Note 46 to the financial statements. We will ensure
adherence to record retention requirements moving forward.
3. In respect of the auditor's qualifications in the standalone and consolidated
financial statements related to the
Company's lack of appropriate Information Technology General Controls ITGCs) over the
application software, specifically concerning the management of program changes and
access, which could potentially result in misstatements in the relevant account captions
of the financial statements.
We acknowledge the observation regarding the need for enhanced Information Technology
General Controls ITGCs) related to program changes and access management for application
software. To address this, we are actively strengthening our ITGCs which includes:
- Engaging third-party consultants to review, document, and enhance ITGC controls
across all business segments.
- Implementing robust controls to ensure data integrity and prevent potential
misstatements in financial statements.
We are committed to ensuring the effectiveness of our ITGCs and maintaining the highest
standards of data security and compliance.
4. In respect of the auditor's qualification in the standalone and consolidated
financial statements, which was made on account of the absence of a stipulated schedule
for repayment of principal and payment of interest in the agreement, and the loan being
repayable on demand.
We acknowledge the auditor's qualification. The Company has been actively monitoring
the status of these loans. The loan agreements do not specify a fixed schedule for
repayment of principal and interest, as the loans are structured to be repayable on
demand.
The Company continues to assess the creditworthiness of the borrowers and, accordingly,
the management considers these loans to be fully recoverable.
5. With respect to the qualification in the auditor's report on the standalone and
consolidated financial statements, the auditors were unable to obtain the internal audit
reports of the Company and, hence the internal audit reports have not been considered by
them.
We acknowledge the observation made by the auditors regarding the non-submission of the
internal audit report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
The delay in furnishing the report was due to unforeseen operational constraints.
However, the internal audit was duly conducted, and the final report is awaited.
We wish to affirm our commitment to maintaining transparency and strengthening internal
controls. Corrective steps have been taken to ensure timely submission of internal audit
documentation in the future, including implementation of stricter compliance timelines and
improved coordination with internal auditors.
Management remains confident that the overall internal control environment of the
Company remains sound and is committed to continuous improvement in governance processes.
AUDITORS' REPORT
The Audit Reports dated 12th May 2025 issued by M/s. S R B C & CO LLP
Chartered Accountants, and Statutory Auditors on the Company's standalone and consolidated
financial statements for the financial year ended 2024-25 are a part of Annual Report.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of
Directors at its meeting held on 5th September 2024 appointed M/s. Mehta &
Mehta, Practicing Company Secretaries ICSI Unique Code: P1996MH007500 , to conduct the
Secretarial Audit for the financial year 202425. The Secretarial Audit Report for
the financial year ended 31st March 2025 is annexed herewith as Annexure III
to this Report.
There are no qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks made by the Secretarial
Auditor in the said report. During FY 202425, the Secretarial Auditors did not
report any instances under Section 143 12 of the Act, and therefore, disclosure of details
under Section 134 3 (ca) of the Act is not applicable.
Further, in terms of Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, the Secretarial Audit
Report of the unlisted material subsidiaries, provided in Form No. MR-3 by the practicing
company secretary, forms part of the Directors' Report as an annexure.
Additionally, pursuant to Section 204 of the Act and Regulation 24A of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of
Directors, at its meeting held on 12th May 2025, based on the recommendation of
the Audit Committee, has considered and approved the appointment of SVD & Associates,
Practicing Company Secretaries, as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for the financial
years 202526 to 202930. This appointment is subject to the approval of the
shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The remuneration shall be as mutually
agreed upon between the Board and the Secretarial Auditors from time to time.
M/s. SVD & Associates have confirmed that they are not disqualified from being
appointed as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company and satisfy the prescribed
eligibility criteria.
For further details on the proposed appointment of the Secretarial Auditors, please
refer to the Notice of the AGM.
INTERNAL AUDITORS :
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 18th April 2024
appointed M/S KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP, Chartered Accountants LLP
Registration No.: AAT-0367 , as Internal Auditor of the Company, to conduct internal audit
and to issue report thereon from financial year 2024-2025 to review internal controls and
operating systems and procedures as per the scope of the audit.
REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS :
During the year under review, the Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud
as specified under Section 143 12 of the Act to the Audit Committee, and therefore
disclosure of details under Section 134 3 (ca) of the Act is not applicable.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Act read with the Rules made
thereunder and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Nipun Sahni DIN 01447756 ,
Director of the Company, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself for reappointment. The Board of Directors
recommends his reappointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
A Brief resume, nature of expertise, disclosure of relationship between Directors inter-se,
details of directorships and committee membership held in other companies of the Directors
proposed to be appointed/re-appointed, along with their shareholding in the Company, as
stipulated under Secretarial Standard 2 and Regulation 36 of the Listing Regulations, is
appended as an Annexure to the Notice of the AGM.
During the year under review, following are the changes in the composition of the Board
of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel :
Sr. No. |
Name of the Director |
Date of Appointment/ Resignation |
Designation |
Appointment/Resignation/ Change in Designation |
1 |
Mr. Srejan Goyal |
29th July 2024 |
Additional Director |
Appointment |
2 |
Ms. Simran Saluja |
5th August 2024 |
Company Secretary |
Resignation |
3 |
Mr. Pradip Bhatambrekar |
6th August 2024 |
Company Secretary |
Appointment |
4 |
Mr. Atul Chordia |
27th August 2024 |
Executive Director |
Change in designation |
5 |
Mr. Tuhin Parikh |
5th September 2024 |
Additional Director |
Appointment |
6 |
Mr. Thilan Wijesinghe |
5th September 2024 |
Additional Director |
Appointment |
7 |
Mrs. Punita Kumar-Sinha |
5th September 2024 |
Additional Director |
Appointment |
8 |
Mr. Nipun Sahani |
5th September 2024 |
Additional Director |
Appointment |
9 |
Mr. Bharat Khanna |
5th September 2024 |
Additional Director |
Appointment |
10 |
Mr. Srejan Goyal |
5th September 2024 |
Additional Director |
Resignation |
11 |
Ms. Resham Chordia |
5th September 2024 |
Director |
Resignation |
12 |
Mr. Ranjit Batra |
2nd September 2024 |
Chief Executive Officer |
Appointment |
13 |
Mr. Paresh Bafna |
2nd September 2024 |
Chief Financial Officer |
Appointment |
14 |
Mr. Atul Chordia |
5th September 2024 |
Executive Director and |
Change in designation |
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Chairman |
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15 |
Mrs. Punita Kumar-Sinha |
5th September 2024 |
Independent Non-Executive |
Change in designation |
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Director |
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16 |
Mr. Thilan Wijesinghe |
5th September 2024 |
Independent Non-Executive |
Change in designation |
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Director |
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17 |
Mr. Bharat Khanna |
5th September 2024 |
Independent Non-Executive |
Change in designation |
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Director |
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18 |
Mr. Tuhin Parikh |
5th September 2024 |
Non-Independent Non- |
Change in designation |
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Executive |
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19 |
Mr. Nipun Sahani |
5th September 2024 |
Non-Independent Non- |
Change in designation |
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Executive |
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The Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel, as on 31st March 2025
consist of:
Sl. No. |
Name of Directors/ Key Managerial Personnel |
Designation |
Relationship |
1 |
Mr. Atul Chordia |
Chairman, Non Independent-Executive |
NA |
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Director |
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2 |
Mrs. Punita Kumar-Sinha |
Independent- Non-executive Director |
NA |
3 |
Mr. Tuhin Arvind Parikh |
Non independent- Non- Executive Director |
NA |
4 |
Mr. Nipun Sahni |
Non independent- Non- Executive Director |
NA |
5 |
Mr. Thilan Wijesinghe |
Independent- Non-executive Director |
NA |
6 |
Mr. Bharat Khanna |
Independent- Non-executive Director |
NA |
7 |
Mr. Paresh Bafna |
Chief Financial Officer |
NA |
8 |
Mr. Ranjit Batra |
Chief Executive Officer |
NA |
9 |
Mr. Pradip Bhatambrekar |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
NA |
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF BOARD
During the year under review, 24 board meetings were conducted. Details of the meetings
held and Directors' attendance form part of the Corporate Governance Report. The
intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed under the Act.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and
explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the following statements in terms of
Section 134 3 (c) of the Act:
(a) that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards
have been followed along with no material departures;
(b) that 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 31st
March 2025 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
C that 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.
(d) that the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern'
basis;
(e) that the Directors 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
(f) that 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.
INTEGRATED REPORTING
Your Company has provided an integrated report for the financial year under review,
which encompasses both . financial and non-financial information and stakeholders
relationships to enable well-informed decisions and a better understanding of Company's
value creation model.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board currently has six Committees, namely
Audit Committee,
Stakeholders Relationship Committee,
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee,
Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
Risk Management Committee and
Investment Committee.
The terms of reference of the Board Committees are in compliance with the provisions of
the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI LODR Regulations and are also reviewed by the Board from
time to time. The details including the composition of the Committees, including
attendance at the meetings and terms of reference are included in the Corporate Governance
Report, which forms a part of the Annual Report.
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PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors intends to
undertake the evaluation of its own performance, the performance of its Committees, and of
all individual Directors based on various parameters such as roles, responsibilities, and
obligations of the Board, effectiveness of its functioning, the contribution of Directors
at meetings, and the functioning of its Committees. Given that the Company has been listed
recently, this evaluation process will be carried out during the financial year 2025-26.
The meeting of Independent Directors of the Company was held on 16th
December 2024 for recommendation of price band based on justification factors w.r.t IPO.
The Board hereby confirms that the Company has received necessary declaration from each of
the Independent Directors under Section 149 7 of the Companies Act, 2013, that he / she
meets the criteria of Independence laid down in Section 149 6 of the Companies Act, 2013
and Regulation 25 of the Listing Regulations.
The Company has devised a policy naming (Nomination
& Remuneration Policy) for performance evaluation of Independent Directors, Board,
Committees and other individual Directors which includes the criteria and process for the
performance evaluation of the Executive/ Non-executive Directors and Committees and the
Board as a whole. The policy is uploaded on the website of the company at https://www.
ventivehospitality.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2. VHL Nomination and-Remuneration
Policy.pdf
FAMILARISATION PROGRAMME
The Company regularly provides orientation and business overview to its Directors by
way of detailed representation by various business and functional heads. The Board members
are also provided with relevant documents, reports, and internal policies to facilitate
familarisation with the Company's practices and procedures, from time to time.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
I. All the Independent Directors have given their declarations that they meet the
criteria of Independence as laid down under the Act and the Listing Regulations;
II. They are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exist or may be
reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their
duties with an objective of independent judgment and without any external influence
pursuant to Regulation 25 of SEBI Listing Regulations;
III. In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in the circumstances which
may affect their status as Independent Directors of the Company and the Board is satisfied
with the integrity, expertise, and experience (including proficiency in terms of Section
150 1 of the Act and applicable rules thereunder) of all Independent Directors on the
Board. Further, in terms of Section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies
(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended, Independent
Directors of the Company have included their names in the data bank of Independent
Directors and complied with the requirements of passing proficiency test, as applicable.
IV. They have registered their names in the Independent Directors' Databank.
Based on the confirmations/ disclosures received from the Independent Non-Executive
Directors in terms of Regulation 25 of the SEBI Listing Regulations is of the opinion that
the Independent Non-Executive Directors are of integrity and possess the requisite
expertise and experience. List of key skills, expertise and core competencies of the
Board, including the Independent Directors, forms a part of the Corporate Governance
Report.
POLICY ON APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AND
SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY :
The Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination
& Remuneration Committee, framed a Nomination and Remuneration policy namely
"Nomination and Remuneration Policy" in line with the requirement of Section 178
of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder and Regulation 19 read with Part D,
Schedule II of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015. The policy inter alia provides the
procedure for selection, appointment and remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial
Personnel, including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, and
independence of Directors.
GOING CONCERN
The Board of Directors has assessed the financial position of the Company and is of the
opinion that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operation for the
foreseeable future. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern basis. The Board believes that there are no material uncertainties that would cast
significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
ACCOUNTING TREATMENT
The accounting treatment is in line with the applicable Indian Accounting Standards
('Ind AS') recommended by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and prescribed
by the Central Government in accordance with Section 133 of the Act.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
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, as amended, are annexed to this report as Annexure
IV. In terms of the provisions of Section 197 12 of the Act read with Rules 5 2 and 5
3 of the Rules, a statement showing the names and other particulars of employees drawing
remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said Rules forms part of this report.
Further, the report and the annual accounts are being sent to the Members excluding the
aforesaid statement. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said statement will be open
for inspection upon request by the Members. Any Member interested in obtaining such
particulars may write to the Company Secretary at cs@ventivehospitality.com
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Since the Company's market capitalization ranking falls within top 1000 listed entities
as of 31st December, 2024, the BRSR reporting (disclosure) in Annual report
will be applicable for F.Y. ending 2025-26 i.e., 31st March 2026.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO :
Information as per the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder relating to
conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings, outgo forms part
of this Report and is annexed hereto as
Annexure V.
DISCLOSURES/REPORTING ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 134 3 (a) of the Act, the draft Annual Return of the Company for FY
2024-25 is available on the website of the Company at https://www.ventivehospitality.
com/ in accordance with Section 92 3 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of the
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules 2014.
CONTRACTS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All the Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for its review
and approval wherever applicable. The details of transactions with related parties are
given in notes to the financial statements. Details showing the disclosure of transactions
with related parties as required under IND AS-24 and 2A of Schedule V of SEBI Listing
Regulations are set out in the financial statements.
The Company's Policy on Related Party Transactions may be accessed on the Company's
website at https://www. ventivehospitality.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/19. VHL
Policy-on-Related-Party-Transactions.pdf. The RPT Policy intends to ensure that proper
reporting, approval and disclosure processes are in place for all transactions between the
Company and its related parties. All Contracts/ arrangements entered by the Company during
the financial year with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and on an
arm's length basis hence form AOC-2 is not applicable to the Company.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors of the Company has formed a Risk Management Committee to frame,
implement and monitor the risk management plan for the Company. Further The Company has a
Risk Management Policy to identify, evaluate business risks and opportunities. This
framework seeks to create transparency, minimize adverse impact on the business objectives
and enhance the Company's competitive advantage.
The business risk framework defines the risk management approach across the enterprise
at various levels including documentation and reporting.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS :
The Company has in place internal financial controls with reference to the financial
statements, which are adequate and commensurate with the nature of its business, and the
size and complexity of its operations. Periodic audits and checks are conducted, and the
controls to prevent, detect and correct any irregularities in the operations have been
laid down by the Company.
APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE
As on the date of the Report, no application is pending against the Company under
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, and the Company did not file any application under
IBC during the F.Y. 2024-25.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION AMOUNT ON ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION
WHILE AVAILING LOAN FROM BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
During the year under review, there was no one-time settlement of loans taken from
banks and financial Institution.
LOANS, INVESTMENTS, GUARANTEES AND SECURITIES :
Your Company is engaged in infrastructural activities covered under schedule VI of the
Act and is therefore exempt from the provisions of Section 186 of the Act with regards to
loans, investments, guarantees and securities details of Loans given, guarantee and
security provided in connection with loan and investments made by your company are given
in Note No 7 and Note No.9 of the standalone financial statements.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Every company having net worth of 5,000 Million (Rupees Five Thousand Million only) or
more, or turnover of 10,000 Million (Rupees Ten Thousand Million only) or more or a net
profit of 50 Million (Rupees Fifty Million only) or more during the immediately preceding
financial year shall constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Board
consisting of three or more directors, out of which at least one director shall be an
independent director.
The Company has met these criteria for the financial year 2024-25 year also similarly
as previous Financial Year as the net profit of the company exceeds 50 Million (Rupees
Fifty Million). Your Company is committed to Corporate Social Responsibility CSR by
Promoting health care including preventive health care.
The CSR Policy of the Company may be accessed on the Company's website at https://www.ventivehospitality.com/
wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VHL CSR Policy.pdf. The report on the CSR activities is
appended at Annexure II to the Board's Report. The details relating to the
composition, powers, roles, terms of reference etc. of CSR Committee forms part of the
Corporate Governance Report, in the Annual Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT :
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as required under
Regulation 34 read with Schedule V the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015 SEBI LODR 2015 , is forming
part of this Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance and
has also implemented several best governance practices. A separate section on corporate
governance forms part of this Annual Report and a certificate from the Practicing Company
Secretary regarding compliance with the conditions of corporate governance as stipulated
under the Listing Regulation attached herewith as Annexure VI. The Chief Executive
Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company have certified to the Board on
financial statements and other matters in accordance with Regulation 17 8 of the Listing
Regulations pertaining to CEO/CFO certificate for the financial year ended 31st
March 2025.The certificate received is attached herewith as
Annexure VII.
LISTING AND LISTING FEES
The Company has listed its shares on the BSE Limited BSE and National Stock Exchange of
India Limited NSE with effect from 30th December, 2024, vide BSE & NSE
letter dated 27th December, 2024.
The Company affirms that the annual listing fees for the year 2024-25 to The Bombay
Stock Exchange Limited BSE and National Stock Exchange of India Limited NSE has been duly
paid. As on date there are no outstanding dues.
VIGIL MECHANISM AND WHISTLE BLOWER MECHANISM
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 9 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7
of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, the company has
established a vigil mechanism for Directors and Employees to report their concerns about
unethical behaviour, genuine concerns, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the
company's Code of Conduct.
The mechanism provides adequate safeguards against victimization of Directors and
employees who avail the vigil mechanism. In exceptional cases, Directors and employees
have direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The detailed disclosure of the
Vigil Mechanism & Whistle Blower Policy is available at https://www.ventivehospitality.
com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VHL Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf
COMPANY CODE OF PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FOR FAIR DISCLOSURE OF UNPUBLISHED PRICE
SENSITIVE INFORMATION UPSI :
The Board of Directors has a code of practices and procedures for fair disclosure of
unpublished price sensitive information UPSI in accordance with the requirements of the
SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. Under this code the company lays
down guidelines and procedures and principles to be followed, and disclosures to be made
while dealing with shares of the Company, as well as the consequences of violation and
includes all the amendments till date.
The policy has been formulated to regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals by
Designated Persons and connected persons to maintain the highest ethical standards of
dealing in Company securities. The Insider Trading Code or Policy of the Company covering
Code of Practices and procedures for fair disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive
Information UPSI is available on our website at https://www.
ventivehospitality.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1.-VHL Insider Trading Policy.pdf
COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE OF CONDUCT :
The Board has formulated a Code of Conduct for the Board Members and Senior Management
of the Company, which has been posted on the website of the company. It is affirmed that
all the Directors and Senior Management have complied with the Code of Conduct framed by
the Company and confirmation from all the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior
Management has been obtained in respect of the F.Y. 31st March 2025. The
Company's Code of Conduct is available on our website at https://www.ventivehospitality.
com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VHL.CODE OF-CONDUCT.pdf
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE :
The Company has complied with the requirement of constitution of Internal Complaints
Committee ICC under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition
& Redressal) Act,2013 ("the Act") and Rules made there under. During the
year, there were no complaints received by the Company under the Act. The Company has
adopted a Anti Sexual Harassment policy which is available on the website of the Company
at https://www. ventivehospitality.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ VHL Anti Sexual
Harrasment Policy.pdf
COST RECORDS.
Maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under sub-section 1
of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, applicable to the power generation power
generation vertical of the Company and accordingly such accounts and records are made and
maintained.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS :
The Company complies with all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute
of Company Secretaries of India.
CERTIFICATE OF NON DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS :
Pursuant to Regulation 34 3 and Schedule V, Para C, Clause 10 (i) of SEBI LODR
Regulations,2015, the Certificate of Non-Disqualification of Non-Disqualification of
Directors as on 31st March 2025 has been received from Practicing Company
Secretary and annexed with the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual
Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES & EVENTS AFTER BALANCE SHEET DATE :
There are no adverse material changes or commitments that occurred after the date of
balance sheet which may affect the financial position of the Company or may require
disclosure.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
The Board's Report and Management Discussion & Analysis may contain certain
statements describing the Company's objectives, expectations or forecasts that appear to
be forward-looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations while
actual outcomes may differ materially from what is expressed herein. The Company is not
obliged to update any such forward-looking statements. Some important factors that could
influence the Company's operations comprise economic developments, pricing and demand and
supply conditions in global and domestic markets, changes in government regulations, tax
laws, litigation and industrial relations.
APPRECIATION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Board wishes to place on record its gratitude for the assistance and co-operation
received from the financial institutions, banks, government authorities, customers,
vendors, farmers, and finally to all its members for the trust and confidence reposed in
the Company. The Board further wishes to record its sincere appreciation for the
significant contributions made by employees at all levels for their competence, dedication
and contribution towards the operations of the Company.
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For and on behalf of the Board |
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For Ventive Hospitality Limited |
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Atul Chordia |
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(Chairman) |
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DIN 00054998 |
Date: 12th May, 2025 |
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Place: Pune |
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