To,
The Shareholders
VELOX SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS LIMITED
(Formerly known as Velox Industries Limited)
Your directors are delighted to present the 42nd Board Report on Company's
Business Operations along with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year
ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The Standalone Financial Results of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2025 are
as follows:
| PARTICULARS |
Year Ended 31st March, 2025 |
Year Ended 31st March, 2024 |
| Total Revenue |
69.50 |
40.67 |
| Less: Expenses |
14.34 |
22.72 |
| Profit/ (Loss) before taxation |
55.16 |
17.95 |
| Less: Tax Expenses |
11.21 |
0.01 |
| Profit/ Loss after tax |
43.95 |
17.94 |
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company
have occurred after the closure of the financial year to which this financial statement
relates and the date of this report.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company has earned a revenue of Rs.69.50/- (In
Lakhs) and earned a profit of Rs.43.95/- (In Lakhs) as compared to the profit of previous
year Rs.17.95/- (In Lakhs).
DIVIDEND
In the absence of adequate profits during the financial year 2024-25, the Board does
not recommend any Dividend. Your directors have not paid any interim Dividend during the
year. There is no unpaid Dividend of earlier years which has been transferred or due to be
transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund during the year.
RESERVES
During the year under review, there was no amount transferred to any of reserves by the
Company.
CHANGE IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND LISTING OF SHARES
As at March 31, 2025, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company is Rs.1,300/- (In
Lakhs) divided into 1,30,00,000 (One Crore Thirty Lakh) equity shares of Rs.10/- (Ten
only).
The Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital of the Company as at March 31, 2025 is
Rs.797.40/- (In Lakhs) consisting of total 79,74,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.
During the year under review, there is no change in the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up
Share Capital of the Company.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Presently, the Board comprises of the following Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
Mr. Debashis Mukherjee - Managing Director
Mr. Sushil Dattatraya Sindhkar Non-Executive Director
Ms. Vani Ramesh Alva Independent Director
Mr. Moti Dabhi Independent Director
Ms. Kiwa Mehul Shah - Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Pinal Rahul Parekh - Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
During the Year, following changes occurred in Directors/ Key Managerial Personnel:
1. Mr. Moti Punamchand Dabhi was appointed as an Additional Independent Director, on
the recommendation by Nomination and Remuneration Committee, with effect from May 31,
2024. He was regularized as an Independent Director at the Extra Ordinary General Meeting
of the Members held on July 01, 2024.
2. Ms. Kiwa Mehul Shah was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company with
effect from October 01, 2024.
3. Mr. Vishal Nilesh Kothari had resigned from his position of Chief Financial Officer
of the Company with effect from September 30, 2024.
All Directors of your Company have given requisite declaration pursuant to Section 164
of the Companies Act, 2013 that they are not disqualified to be appointed as Directors.
The Company has received necessary declaration from all the Independent Directors under
Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, confirming that they meet the criteria of
independence as laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing
Regulations. Further, in the opinion of the Board, the independent Directors also possess
the attributes of integrity, expertise and experience as required to be disclosed under
Rule 8 (5) (iii) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. The Company has also received
from them declaration of compliance of Rule 6 (1) & (2) that they have registered
themselves with databank of Independent Directors as maintained by Ministry of Corporate
Affairs.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All Independent Directors have given declarations that they comply with the criteria of
Independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and as per SEBI
(LODR) Regulations, 2015.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In compliance with the requirements of Regulation 25(7) of the Listing Regulations, the
Company has put in place a Familiarization Programme for the Independent Directors to
familiarize them with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company,
nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model etc. The details of
the Familiarization Programme conducted are available on the website of the Company: http://veloxindustriesltd.in/
EVALUATION OF BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
During the year, annual performance evaluation of the Board and Committees of the
Board, individual Directors including the Chairman of the Company, was carried out as per
the criteria and process approved by Nomination and Remuneration Committee, which is in
line with the SEBI Guidance Note on Board Evaluation.
The Chairman and other members of the Board discussed upon the performance evaluation
outcome and concluded that they were satisfied with the overall performance of the Board
and Committees of the Board and Directors individually. The Board also assessed the
fulfillment of the independence criteria as specified in Listing Regulations, by the
Independent Directors of the Company and their independence from the management.
MEETINGS OF BOARD
The Board of Directors of your Company met 06 (Six) times during the year under review.
The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the
Companies Act, 2013. In compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed there
under, where permitted.
The said meetings were held on: April 08, 2024; May 30, 2024; August 12, 2024;
September 05, 2024; November 14, 2024; February 10, 2025.
SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
As stipulated by the Code of Independent Directors under Schedule IV of the Companies,
Act, 2013, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held to
review the performance of Non- Independent Directors, the Board as whole, including the
Chairman of the Company and to discuss the matters related to the quality, quantity and
timeliness of flow of information between the Company management and the Board. The
Independent Director Meeting for this Matter was held by the Company on September 05, 2024
and the information regarding this matter has been preserved and kept under record by the
Company Secretary of the Company.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
As on March 31, 2025, the Board has 3 (Three) Committees. Audit Committee, Nomination
and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee. The various Committees of
the Board were reconstituted during the year as Mr. Moti Dabhi was appointed as an
Independent Director during the year.
During the year under review, all the recommendations made by the Committees of the
Board, including the Audit Committee, were accepted by the Board.
The details of Composition of Committee held during the year shall be as follows:
A. Audit Committee:
| Name of the Director |
Category |
| Sushil Sindhkar |
Non-Executive Director |
| Vani Alva |
Independent Director |
| Debashis Mukherjee |
Managing Director |
| Moti Dabhi |
Independent Director |
The Audit Committee of your Company met 4 (Four) times during the year under review.
The said meetings were held on: May 30, 2024; August 12, 2024; November 14, 2024 and
February 10, 2025.
B. Nomination and Remuneration Committee:
| Name of the Director |
Category |
| Sushil Sindhkar |
Non-Executive Director |
| Vani Alva |
Independent Director |
| Debashis Mukherjee |
Managing Director |
| Moti Dabhi |
Independent Director |
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of your Company met 2 (Two) times during the
year under review. The said meetings were held on: May 30, 2024 and September 05, 2024.
C. Stakeholders Relationship Committee:
| Name of the Director |
Category |
| Sushil Sindhkar |
Non-Executive Director |
| Vani Alva |
Independent Director |
| Debashis Mukherjee |
Managing Director |
| Moti Dabhi |
Independent Director |
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee of your Company met 1 (One) time during the
year under review. The said meeting was held on May 30, 2024.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
The Shareholders of the Company at 41st Annual General Meeting has appointed
M/s. Bilimoria Mehta & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101490W) as
the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold the office for a term of 5 years starting
from the conclusion of 41st Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of 46th
Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2029.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company viz. M/s. Bilimoria Mehta & Co., Chartered
Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101490W), have confirmed their eligibility and
qualification required under Section 139, Section 141 and other applicable provisions of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules issued thereunder (including any statutory
modification(s) or re-enactments thereof for the time being in force) and are not
disqualified from continuing as Statutory Auditors of the Company.
The Notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditors' Report are
self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
The Statutory Auditor report for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 does not
contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark on the financial statements of
the Company.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT
M/s. Hiren Gediya & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries was appointed as
Secretarial Auditor of the Company to conduct a secretarial audit for the financial year
2024-25 pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Secretarial Audit Report
submitted by them in the prescribed form MR- 3 is attached as ‘Annexure 1' to
this report.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the year does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remark.
INTERNAL AUDITORS
The Internal Audit Department lead by the CFO, performs the duties of internal auditors
of the Company and their report is reviewed by the audit committee from time to time.
COST RECORDS & COST AUDIT
During the Financial year 2024-25, provisions related to maintenance of cost records
and cost audit were not applicable on the Company.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE
TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
Pursuant to provisions of the Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, neither the
Statutory Auditors nor the Secretarial Auditor has reported any incident of fraud to the
Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee during the year under review.
INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
The financial statements for the year ended on March 31, 2025 has been prepared in
accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as per the Companies (Indian
Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards)
Amendment Rules, 2016 notified under Section 133 of Companies Act, 2013 and other relevant
provisions of the Act.
ANNUAL RETURN
The annual return of the Company as per the provision of Section 134(3)(a) and 92(3) of
the Companies Act, 2013 is available on website of the Company at
http://veloxindustriesltd.in/investor- relations/annual-returns/
DEPOSITS
During the period under review, the Company had not accepted any fixed deposits or
deposits from the public falling within the ambit of Section 73 to 76 of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT,
2013
The Company has not granted any loans, provided any securities and not made any
investments pursuant to Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under
review.
The Company has accepted an unsecured loan from the Directors of the Company in
compliance of the provision of the Rule 2(c)(viii) of the Companies (Acceptance of
Deposits) Rules, 2014.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 (1) of the Companies Act, the Company has
constituted a committee under the name Nomination and Remuneration Committee to perform
the functions as specified under the said section.
The Nomination and Remuneration committee has laid down the criteria as specified under
Section 178(3) of the Act and also carried out evaluation of every Director's performance.
The Board of Directors has also framed a policy which lays down a framework in relation
to remuneration of Directors, key managerial personnel and senior management of the
Company. This policy also lays down criteria for selection and appointment of Board
Members and related matters are put up on the website of the Company.
The Nomination and remuneration Policy may be accessed on the Company's website at
www.veloxindustriesltd.in
RISK MANAGEMENT
The provision regarding the establishment of Risk Management Committee is not
applicable to the Company. However, Board of Directors, time to time in their meetings
discuss and evaluate about industry risks, political risks and all other risk which may
affect the business of the Company and plans the strategies to mitigate these risks. The
Risk Management Policy is available on the website of the Company at
www.veloxindustriesltd.in
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM
According to Section 134(5)(e) of the Companies Act, 2013, the term Internal Financial
Control (IFC) means the policies and procedures adopted by the Company for ensuring the
orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to Company's policies,
the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the
accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of
reliable financial information.
The Company has a well-placed, proper and adequate internal financial control system
which ensures that all assets are safeguarded and protected and that the transactions are
authorized, recorded and reported correctly.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND/ SHARES TO INVESTOR EDUCATION & PROTECTION FUND
Since the Company has not declared any divided from last 7 years, so the provisions of
Section 125 of the act read with Rule 6 of the Investor Education and Protection Fund
Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 is not applicable.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All the related party transactions that were entered in to during the financial year
were on arm's length basis and were in ordinary course of business. The Company presents
all related party transactions before the Audit Committee and Board specifying the nature,
value, and terms and conditions of the transaction. The transactions with related parties
are conducted in a transparent manner with the interest of the Company and Stakeholders as
utmost priority. During the year under review, the Company has not entered in to any
contract or agreement with related parties which qualify as material.
Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transaction as required under Section
134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014 in Form AOC-2 is not applicable upon the Company.
In line with the requirements of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations the Company has
formulated a Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions which is also available
on the Company's website at www.veloxindustriesltd.in
VIGIL MECHANISM (WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY)
In compliance with 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, your Company has
in place a ‘Whistleblower Policy,' which provides an opportunity to the directors and
employees to raise concerns about unethical and improper practices or any other wrongful
conduct in or in relation to the Company. The Whistle- Blower Protection Policy aims to:
Allow and encourage stakeholders to bring to the management notice concerns about
unethical behavior, malpractice, wrongful conduct, actual or suspected fraud or violation
of policies.
Ensure timely and consistent organizational response.
Build and strengthen a culture of transparency and trust.
Provide protection against victimization.
The Audit Committee periodically reviews the existence and functioning of the
mechanism. The policy permits all the directors and employees to report their concerns
directly to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company.
The Vigil mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the Company
at www.veloxindustriesltd.in
INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE
Since the provisions for constitution of internal complaint committee is not applicable
on the Company, the Company has not constituted said committee.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company has not received any complaint related
to sexual harassment and no complaint has been filed with the local complaint committee.
PARTICULARS OF REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND KMPs
There are no employees employed throughout the financial year who were in receipt of
remuneration of Rs. 1,02,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore and Two Lakh Only) or more or employed
for part of the year who were in receipt of remuneration of Eight Lakh and Fifty Thousand
Rupees Per Month under Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Remuneration) Rules, 2014. The disclosure u/s 197(12) and Rule 5(1) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are annexed
herewith as Annexure 2.
COMPLIANCE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PROVISIONS
The provision of Corporate Governance requirements as specified in regulation 17 to 27
and clauses (b) to (i) of sub regulation (2) of regulation 46 and Para C, D & E of
schedule V of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 are not applicable upon the Company. The
Company has however complied with all the other applicable regulations of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ADOPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING & OUTGO
The Company has no particulars to report regarding conservation of energy as required
under Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 thereunder.
However, the Company has undertaken various energy efficient practices which has
strengthened the Company's commitment towards becoming an environment friendly
organization. The Company makes all efforts towards conservation of energy, protection of
environment and ensuring safety. As far as possible, Company is utilizing alternate
sources of energy.
(B) Technology absorption:
The operations of the Company are not technology driven. No technology has been
imported. There is nothing to be disclosed on account of technology absorption.
(C) Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo during the year:
| Particulars |
Amount (In Lakhs) |
| Foreign Exchange Earned in terms of actual inflows |
NIL |
| Foreign Exchange Earned in terms of actual inflows |
NIL |
ENVIRONMENT/ POLLUTION CONTROL, HEALTH AND SAFETY
The Company is conscious of the importance of environmentally clean and safe
operations. The Company's policy requires conduct of operations in such a manner so as to
ensure safety of all concerned, compliances of environmental regulations and preservation
of natural resources.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
The Company is now engaged in the business of carrying on all or any of the trades and
business of freight contractors, carriers, shippers, shipping agent, agents of operators
of shipping lines consolidation and multi model transport operations. Earlier the Company
was engaged in food industry.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators/ Courts/
Tribunals which would impact on the going concern status of the Company and its future
operations.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/ JOINT VENTURES/ ASSOCIATE COMPANIES AND ITS PERFORMANCE AND
FINANCIAL POSITION INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associate Company.
NAME OF THE COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT
VENTURES OR ASSOCIATES DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2024-25
During the financial year 2024-25, no entity has become or ceased to be its subsidiary,
joint venture or associate of the Company.
HUMAN RESOURCE
Your Company is of the firm opinion that efficiency of its employees plays a key role
in achieving set goals and building a competitive work environment. The Company is
committed to provide a protective environment at workplace for all its women employees. To
ensure that every woman employee is treated with dignity and respect and as mandated under
"The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)
Act, 2013" the Company has constituted an "Internal Complaints Committee"
for prevention of sexual harassment of its women employees. During the year, the Committee
has not received any complaint related to Sexual harassment.
POLICY ON BOARD DIVERSITY
The Board has framed a policy for Board Diversity which lays down the criteria for
appointment of Directors on the Board of your Company and guides organization's approach
to Board Diversity. Your Company believes that, Board diversity on the basis of the
gender, race and age will help build diversity of thought and will set the tone at the
top. A mix of individuals representing different geographies, culture, industry
experience, qualification and skill set will bring in different perspectives and help the
organization grow. The Board of Directors is responsible for review of the policy from
time to time. Policy on Board Diversity has been placed on the Company's website at
http://veloxindustriesltd.in/
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors, based on
representation from operating management and after due enquiry, confirm that:
(i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have
been followed and there have been no departures;
(ii) Accounting policies have been selected in consultation with the Statutory Auditors
and these have been applied consistently and reasonable and prudent judgments and
estimates have been made so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Company as at March 31, 2025 and of the Profit of the Company for the year ended on that
date;
(iii) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
(iv) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
(v) The Company has laid down internal financial controls. The Company has also
assessed the adequacy of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting as of
March 31, 2025 and have found them to be adequate; and
(vi) Proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEMS
The Company has established connectivity with both depositories viz. National
Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited
(CDSL).
The Company has appointed M/s. Alankit Assignments Limited, a Category-I SEBI
registered R & T Agent as its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) across physical
and electronic alternative. The members are requested to contact the Registrar directly
for any of their requirements.
LIST OF CREDIT RATINGS OBTAINED/ REVISION
During the year under review, no fresh credit rating was obtained by the Company.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Your Directors confirm that pursuant to Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013,
applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS- 2, pertaining to Meeting of Board of
Directors and General Meetings, respectively specified by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India has been duly complied by the Company.
The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of
all applicable Secretarial Standards and that such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
UNCLAIMED SHARES
Pursuant to Regulation 39(4) read with Schedule VI of the Listing Regulations, the
Company reports that there are no unclaimed shares as on March 31, 2025.
STATUTORY COMPLIANCE, STRICTURES AND PENALTIES
The Company has complied with the requirement of the Stock Exchanges, SEBI and other
statutory authority on matters related to capital markets during the last three years.
GENERAL DISCLOSURES
Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the
following items as they were not applicable to your Company during the year under review:
1. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
2. Issue of Shares (Including Sweat Equity Shares) to employees of the Company under
any Scheme.
3. Shares having voting rights not exercised directly by the employees and for the
purchase of which or subscription to which loan was given by the Company.
4. Provisions relating to the Corporate Social Responsibility under Section 135 of the
Companies Act, 2013.
5. The application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Code, 2016 during the year.
6. The one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your directors are pleased to take this opportunity to thank the Employees, Investors,
Bankers Customers, Vendors and all the other Stakeholders for their continued support
during the year. We are grateful to the various authorities for their continued
cooperation. We place on record our appreciation of the contribution made by our employees
at all levels. Our consistent growth was made possible by their hard work, solidarity,
co-operation and support.
| FOR AND ON BEHALF OF |
| VELOX SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS LIMITED |
| (Formerly Velox Industries Limited) |
| Sd/- |
| DEBASHIS MUKHERJEE |
| CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR |
| DIN: 00537728 |
| Date: 05th September 2025 |
| Place: Mumbai |
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