To the Members of
Kalyan Jewellers India Limited
The Directors are pleased to present the 16th Annual Report of the Company together with the audited financial statements (consolidated and standalone) for the year ended 31st March 2024.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(' in million)
STANDALONE FINANCIAL RESULTS
During the Financial Year (FY) 2023-24, the Company has achieved a total income of '158,590.40 million as compared to '116,266.59 million in FY23. The profit before tax for FY2023-24 stood at '7,441.21 million compared to '5,250.82 million achieved in FY23. The profit after tax stood at '5,540.58 million for FY2023-24 as compared to '3,898.11 million for the previous year.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company's consolidated total income for FY2023-24 was '186,219.93 million as compared to '141,093.38 million for the previous year.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on May, 10, 2024 has recommended payment of '1.20 per equity share being 12% on the face value of '10 each as final dividend for the financial year ended March,31 2024. The payment of dividend is subject to approval of the shareholders at the 16th Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of the Company. The dividend if approved by the members would involve a cash outflow of '1,236.06 million. The dividend payout is in accordance with the company's dividend distribution policy
In view of the changes made under the Income Tax Act, 1961, by the Finance Act, 2020, dividends paid or distributed by the Company shall be taxable in the hands of the shareholders. Your Company shall, accordingly, make the payment of the dividend after deduction of tax at source.
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("the Listing Regulations"), the Dividend Distribution Policy duly approved by the Board is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://www.kalyanjewellers.net/ images/investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/ policies/Dividend%20Distribution%20Policy.pdfRsv2
TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVE
The Company has not transferred any amount to the Reserves for the FY ended March, 31, 2024.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO THE IEPF
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 124 and 125 of the Act and Investor Education and Protection Fund (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 ("IEPF Rules"), dividends of a company which remain unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years from the date of transfer to the Unpaid Dividend Account shall be transferred by the Company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF"). In terms of the foregoing provisions of the Act, there is no dividend which remains outstanding or remain to be paid & require to be transferred to the IEPF by the Company during the year ended March 31, 2024.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, the Company has not altered/modified its authorised share capital and has not issued any shares including equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise. The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares to its directors or employees. The authorised capital of the Company stood at '20,005 million.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015, a Management Discussion and Analysis Report is given in Annexure 1.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015, (SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015) a report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificate from the Company Secretary in Practice towards compliance of the provisions of Corporate Governance, forms an integral part of this Annual Report and are given in Annexure - 2 and Annexure - 3 respectively.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
In accordance with the requirements of Section 135 of the Act, the Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee and also formulated a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy (CSR Policy) which is available on the website of the Company at https://www.kalvaniewellers.net/ images/investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/ policies/CSR%20Policy%20Version.pdf
An Annual Report on CSR activities of the Company during the financial year 2023-24 as required to be given under Section 135 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 has been provided as an Annexure-4 to this Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
There are no material changes and commitments that have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report which may affect the financial position of the Company.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 20, 2020 had constituted the Risk Management Committee. The details about the composition of Risk Management Committee and number of meetings held are given in the Corporate Governance Report. Further, Pursuant to Section 134(3)(n) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(9) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Company has formulated and adopted a Risk Management Policy.
The Company has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate various risks to key business objectives. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis. Our internal control encompasses various managements systems, structures of organisation, standard and code of conduct which all put together help in managing the risks associated with the Company. In order to ensure the internal controls systems are meeting the required standards, it is reviewed at periodical intervals. If any weaknesses are identified in the process of review the same are addressed to strengthen the internal controls which are also revised at frequent intervals.
There are no risks which in the opinion of the Board threaten the existence of the Company. However, some of the risks which may pose challenges are set out in the Management Discussion and Analysis which forms part of this Annual Report.
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE-BLOWER POLICY FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES.
The Company has formulated a comprehensive Whistle-blower Policy in line with the provisions of Section 177(9) and Section 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 with a view to enable the stakeholders, including Directors, individual employees to freely communicate their concerns about illegal or unethical practices and to report genuine concerns to the Audit Committee of the Company. The mechanism provides adequate safeguards against victimisation of Directors or employees who avail of the mechanism. The Vigil Mechanism has been placed in the website of the Company at https://www.kalyaniewellers.net/ images/investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/ policies/Whistle%20Blower%20Policy.pdfRsv2
DISCLOSURES AS PER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
Your Company has adopted a policy against sexual harassment in line with the provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder. The Company has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee for the redressal of complaints on sexual harassment. During the year, the Company had not received any complaint on sexual harassment and no complaint was pending as on March 31, 2024.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR
There is no application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the financial year 2023-24.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in future.
CREDIT RATING
During the year under review, ICRA Limited, a credit rating agency registered with SEBI had issued a rating of A+ stable for the long term loan term facilities and A1 for short-term fund based loans.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the amendments to Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return (Form MGT-7) for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, is available on the Company's website and can be accessed at https://www.kalyaniewellers.net/images/investors- new/pdf/annual-report/annual-returns/Annual%20 Return%202024.pdf
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions which were entered during the Financial Year were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. All the Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for prior approval, as required under the Act and Listing regulations. A statement of all Related Party Transactions is placed before the Audit Committee for its review on a quarterly basis. The Company has not entered into material contracts or arrangements or transactions with related parties in accordance with Section 188 of the Act read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014. There were no materially significant Related Party Transactions made by the Company during the year that would have required shareholders' approval under the Listing Regulations.
Accordingly, the disclosure of related party transactions as required under Section 134(3) (h) of the Companies Act, 2013, in Form AOC-2 is not applicable. Members may refer to notes to the Standalone Financial Statements which sets out related party disclosures pursuant to IND AS-24
The Company has adopted policy on Related Party Transactions and can be accessed on the Company's website at https://www.kalyaniewellers.net/ images/investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/ policies/Policv%20on%20Related%20Partv%20 Transactions%202022.pdf
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
Details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Act are given in the notes to the financial statements.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE-TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR.
Not Applicable
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
a) Conservation of Energy
In its endeavours towards conservation of energy your Company ensures optimal use of energy, avoid wastages and endeavours to conserve energy as far as possible.
b) Technology Absorption
Your Company has not carried out any research and development activities during the year.
c) Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
During the year, your Company's foreign exchange earnings were '122.46 million and foreign exchange outgo was '77.41 million.
SUBSIDIARIES/ JOINT VENTURE/ ASSOCIATE COMPANY
The Company had the following subsidiaries as on March 31, 2024
The highlights of the performance of Subsidiaries and their contribution to the overall performance of the Company are included as part of this Annual Report.
Pursuant to Section 129 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a statement containing salient features of the financial statements of the Company's Subsidiaries and Associate Company in Form No. AOC-1 is attached to this report as Annexure - 5. Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements along with relevant documents and separate audited financial statements in respect of subsidiaries, are available on the Company's website on https://www.kalyaniewellers.net/investors/annual-report/subsidiary-annual-reports.php
BOARD MEETINGS
During the year under review, five Board meetings were held, details of which are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
DIRECTORS
The Board of the Company is duly constituted. None of the directors of the Company is disqualified under the provisions of the Act or the Listing Regulations. The Board of Directors of the Company comprises of ten directors, of which three are Executive and seven are Non-Executive Directors, including five independent directors, one Non-Executive Director and one Nominee Director. The composition of the Board of Directors is in compliance with the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the FY2023-24 the shareholders of the Company at the 15th AGM held on August 12, 2023 had approved the reappointment of Mr. T. S. Anantharaman (DIN: 00480136) as an Independent Director for a second term of three (3) years with effect from December 15, 2023 till December 14, 2026.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Salil Nair (DIN 01955091), Non Executive Director and Mr. T.K. Seetharam (DIN: 01021898), Executive Director of the Company retire by rotation and being eligible, Offer themselves for reappointment at the ensuing AGM. Their appointment details are placed for approval of the members and form part of the notice of the 16th AGM. The information about the Director seeking his reappointment as per Para 1.2.5 of Secretarial Standards on General Meetings and Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations has been given in the notice convening the 16th AGM.
There were no other changes in the composition of the Directors of the Company during the year.
The list of directors of the Company is provided below.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) and Schedule V Para C clause (10)(i) of the Listing Regulations, Mr. MR Thiagaraian, Practising Company Secretary, Coimbatore has certified that none of the Directors on the Board of the Company has 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 statutory authority and the certificate forms part of this Annual Report and is given as Annexure 6.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Pursuant to Section 2(51) and 203 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the following are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company:
The remuneration and other details of these Key Managerial Personnel for FY2023-24 are provided in the Annual Return which is available on the website of the Company.
MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In terms of requirements under Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 (3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held on March 12, 2024. The Independent Directors at the meeting, inter alia, reviewed the following.
• Performance of Non-Independent Directors and Board as a whole.
• Performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Director.
• Assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
All the Independent Directors of the Company have registered themselves with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs ('IICA') towards the inclusion of their names in the data bank and they meet the requirements of proficiency self-assessment test. The Company has received declarations of independence in accordance with the provisions of the Act as well as the LODR Regulations from all the Independent Directors.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has adopted a familiarisation programme for Independent Directors with an objective of making the Independent Directors of the Company accustomed with the business and operations of the Company through various structured orientation programme. The familiarisation programme also intends to update the Directors on a regular basis on any significant changes therein so as to be in a position to take well informed and timely decision.
The details of the familiarisation programme undertaken have been uploaded on the Company's website and can be accessible at https:// www.kalyaniewellers.net/investors/corporate- governance/familiarization-programs.php
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL CONTROLS AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year under review, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation were observed.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits falling within the meaning of Section 73 or 74 of the Act read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 during the financial year and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as of March, 31 2024.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicable provisions of Secretarial Standards 1 and 2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and notified by Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
AUDIT COMMITTEE AND OTHER BOARD COMMITTEES
The details pertaining to the composition of the Audit Committee and its role and details of other committees of the Company are included in the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this Annual Report.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS UNDER DIRECTORS (12) OF SECTION 143 OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as specified under the second proviso of Section 143(12) of the Act (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force).
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEMES
During the year under review, the Company has granted 28,58,201 employee stock options under 'Kalyan Jewellers India Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2020' to its employees. The additional details of stock options are provided under Notes to Standalone Financial Statements.
Pursuant to the requirements of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefit and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, a certificate has been issued by the Secretarial Auditors of the Company confirming that the Plan has been implemented in accordance with the said Regulations and in accordance with the resolution passed by the Company in the General Meeting. As required under the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefit and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, the applicable disclosures as on March 31, 2024, are uploaded on the website of the Company at https:// www.kalyaniewellers.net/investors/shareholder- information/others.php
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and as per Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by SEBI on January 5, 2017, the Board has carried out annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Directors individually as well as evaluation of the working of its Committees on March 12, 2024.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, framed and adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Policy in terms of the Section 178 of the Act. The policy, inter alia, lays down the principles relating to appointment, cessation, remuneration and evaluation of directors, key managerial personnel and senior management personnel of the Company. The Nomination & Remuneration Policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company at https://www. kalyaniewellers.net/imaqes/investors-new/pdf/ corporate-qovernance/policies/Nomination%20 &%20Remuneration%20Policy.pdf
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION AND DISCLOSURES:
None of the Independent / Non- Executive Directors have any pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company which in the Judgement of the Board may affect the independence of the Directors.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS REPORTS
Statutory Auditors
M/s Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants, 7th Floor, Times Square, Door No. 62, A. T. T. Colony Road, Coimbatore - 641 018 (Firm Registration No. 117366W/W-100018) will complete their present term on conclusion of the ensuing 16th AGM. There is no qualification or adverse remark in Auditors' Report. There is no incident of fraud requiring reporting by the Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Act.
The Board of Directors have recommended the appointment of M/s. 'Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP', Chartered Accountants,6th Floor, Modayil Centre point, Warriam Road Junction, MG Road, Kochi - 682 016 Kerala, India (Firm Registration No 001076N/ N500013) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company, for a term of 5 consecutive years commencing from the conclusion of 16th AGM till the conclusion of 21st AGM of the Company. M/s. 'Walker Chandiok & Co LLP', Chartered Accountants have confirmed their eligibility and qualification required under the Act for holding the office as Statutory Auditors of the Company.
Secretarial Auditors
The Board of Directors, pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, appointed Mr. M R Thiagarajan ACS-5327/CoP: 6487, Company Secretary in Practice, as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company, to carry out the Secretarial Audit for the Financial Year 2023-24. Secretarial Audit Report, issued by the Secretarial Auditor in Form No. MR -3 forms part of this Report and is annexed herewith as Annexure- 7. The Company has undertaken an audit for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024 for all applicable compliances as per the Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations and Circulars/ Guidelines issued thereunder. The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report to be issued by Mr. V Ramkumar will be submitted to the Stock Exchanges as per the Listing Regulations.
Cost Auditors
Your Company is not required to maintain cost records as specified under Section 148 of the Act and is not required to appoint Cost Auditors.
AUDITOR'S REPORT AND SECRETARIAL AUDITOR'S REPORT
There are no disqualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers in the auditor's report and secretarial auditor's report.
INTERNAL AUDITORS
M/s. Balaram & Nandakumar, Chartered Accountants, Thrissur performs the duties of Internal Auditors of the Company and their report is reviewed by the Audit Committee quarterly.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the best of its knowledge and ability, confirm that.
i. I n the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures;
ii. They 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. They have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities
iv. They have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
v. They have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively;
vi. They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems established and maintained by the Company, the work performed by the internal, statutory and secretarial auditors and external consultants, including the audit of internal financial controls over financial reporting by the statutory auditors and the reviews performed by management and the relevant board committees, including the audit committee, the Board is of the opinion that the Company's internal financial controls were adequate and effective during FY 2023-2024.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations, the initiatives taken by the Company from an environmental, social and governance perspective for the Financial Year 2023-24 has been given in the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) as per the format specified by SEBI Circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/P/CIR/2021/562 dated 10th May, 2021 which forms part of this report as Annexure-8.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Particulars of employees covered by the provisions of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given as Annexure -9 to this Report. In terms of provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement showing names of the employees drawing remuneration and other particulars, as prescribed in the said Rules forms part of this report. However, in terms of first proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaid information, is being sent to the members of the Company. The said information is available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during working hours and any member who is interested in obtaining these particulars may write to the Company Secretary of the Company.
During the year, the Company had no employee who was employed throughout the FY or part thereof and was in receipt of remuneration, which in the aggregate, or as the case may be, at a rate which, in the aggregate, is in excess of that drawn by the Managing Director or Whole-Time Director or Manager and holds by himself or along with his spouse and dependent children, not less than 2% of the equity shares of the Company.
CODE OF PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FOR FAIR DISCLOSURE OF UNPUBLISHED PRICE SENSITIVE INFORMATION.
The Board has formulated Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information ("Fair Disclosure Code") for fair disclosure of events and occurrences that could impact price discovery in the market for the Company's securities and to maintain the uniformity, transparency and fairness in dealings with all stakeholders and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations. The copy of the same is available on the website of the Company at https://www.kalyanjewellers.net/ images/investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/ policies/Kalvan%20Jewellers%20Policv%20for%20 fair%20disclosure%20of%20UPSI.pdf
STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPOINTED DURING THE YEAR:
In the opinion of Board of Directors of the Company, Independent Directors on the Board of Company hold highest standards of integrity and are highly qualified, recognised and respected individuals in their respective fields. It's an optimum mix of expertise (including financial expertise), leadership and professionalism.
CEO/CFO CERTIFICATION
As required under Regulation 17(8) of the Listing Regulations, the CEO and CFO of the Company have certified the accuracy of the Financial Statements and adequacy of Internal Control Systems for financial reporting for the year ended March,31 2024. The certificate is given in Annexure - 10
DECLARATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE BY BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL WITH THE COMPANY'S CODE OF CONDUCT:
The Code of Conduct of the Company aims at ensuring consistent standards of conduct and ethical business practices across the Company. This Code is available on the website of the Company at web link https://www.kalyaniewellers.net/images/investors- new/pdf/corporate-qovernance/policies/Code%20 of%20Conduct%202022.pdf
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, a confirmation from the Managing Director regarding compliance with the Code by all the Directors and senior management of the Company is given in Annexure - 11.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Board has formulated code of conduct for regulating, monitoring and reporting of trading of shares by Insiders. This code lays down guidelines, procedures to be followed and disclosures to be made by the insiders while dealing with shares of the Company and cautioning them on consequences of non-compliances. The copy of the same is available on the website of the Company at https://www. kalyaniewellers.net/images/investors-new/pdf/ corporate-qovernance/policies/Code%20of%20 Conduct%202022.pdf
GREEN INITIATIVES
In commitment to keep in line with the Green Initiatives and going beyond it, electronic copy of the Notice of 16th Annual General Meeting of the Company including the Annual Report for FY2023-24 are being sent to all Members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company / Depository Participant(s).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation of the support which the Company has received from its promoters, shareholders, lenders, business associates, vendors, customers, media the employees and other stakeholders of the Company.