To,
The Members,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 39th Annual Report of your
Company together with the Audited Financial Statements and Auditors' Report for the year
ended 31st March, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS:
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Total Revenue |
860.73 |
770.13 |
Net Operating Profit |
95.84 |
69.82 |
Less: Interest & Finance Charges |
31.13 |
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Less: Depreciation |
21.90 |
24.22 |
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax & Exceptional Items |
42.81 |
45.60 |
Add: Exceptional Items |
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-- |
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax |
42.81 |
45.60 |
Less: Provision for Taxation |
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- Net Current Tax |
-- |
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- Deferred Tax |
8.31 |
(3.42) |
Net Profit/(Loss) After Tax |
34.50 |
49.02 |
2. OPERATIONS:
The total revenue of your company for the current year increased to Rs. 860.73/- Lakhs
as against of Rs.770.13/-Lakhs in the previous year. A net profit after tax of Rs. 34.50/-
Lakhs for the financial year 2024-25 has been accounted as against of net profit after tax
of Rs. 49.02/- Lakhs in the financial year 2023-24.
3. DIVIDEND:
During the year under review, your Directors regret their inability to recommend any
Dividend.
4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
During the year under review, the board has not proposed to transfer amount to any
reserves.
5. PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted any deposits within the
meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of
Deposits) Rules, 2014.
6. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS, COURTS AND
TRIBUNAL:
During the year under review, no significant and material orders were passed by the
Regulators or courts or Tribunal impacting the going concern status and Company's
operation in future.
7. SHARE CAPITAL:
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 15,00,00,000 (Rupees Fifteen Crores
Only) divided into 1,50,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
The Paid-up Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 7,47,00,000 (Rupees Seven Crore and
Forty- Seven Lakhs Only) divided into 74,70,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
During the year under review, your Company has not issued any securities.
8. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS:
During the year under review, there are no material changes and commitments, affecting
financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial
year of the Company i.e. 31st March, 2025 and the date of the Directors'
Report.
9. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS:
During the year under review, there is no change in the nature of business of your
Company.
10. BOARD MEETINGS:
During the year under review, 5 (Five) Board Meetings were duly held as per the
requirements of the Act, Listing Regulation, Secretarial Standards and
circulars/notifications issued thereon. The detail information of meetings is being
furnished under Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual
Report.
11. COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
The Board has duly constituted the Audit Committee and other Committees which are
mandatory for your Company. The details of all meetings held during the year 2024-25 are
furnished under Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual
Report.
12. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Company has received necessary declaration from each Independent Director under
Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 that he meets the criteria of independence as
laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 (1)(b) and
Regulation 25 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015.All the Independent Directors of the Company haveregistered their names in the data
bank of Independent Directors maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
13. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
Pursuant to Regulation 25(7) of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company regularly familiarizes its Independent
Directors with their roles, rights, responsibilities, any new happening in the hotel
business, amendments to the applicable laws etc. The detail of familiarization program is
posted on the Company's website at
http://www.lordsishwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/LIHL_Familiar_Prog_for_ID_10.02.2025.pdf
14. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMPs):
As on 31st March, 2025, your Company had Six (6) Directors, which include
One (1) Executive Director, One (1) Non-Executive Director, One (1) Non-Executive Woman
Director and Three (3) Independent Directors.
Mr. Mehinder Sharma (DIN: 00036252), Director of the Company, who retires by
rotation and being eligible, was reappointed as a Director in 38thAnnual
General Meeting held on 3rd September, 2024.
Mr. Tikam Kailashchandra Panchal (DIN: 08620257) re-appointed as a Non-executive
Independent Director for the period of 5 (Five) years w. e.f. 30th November,
2024 in the 38th Annual General Meeting held on 3rd September, 2024.
Mrs. Sangita Pushpendra Bansal (DIN: 01571275), Director of the Company is
liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible,
offers herself for re-appointment.
On the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board at
their meeting held on August 06, 2025 has proposed to appoint Mr. Adityabhai Jagdishbhai
Joshi (DIN: 07718831) as a Non-executive Independent Director for the period of 5 (Five)
years w.e.f. September 10, 2025 subject to approval of the members in the forthcoming
Annual General Meeting, who is highly renowned professionals drawn from diverse fields,
who bring with him a wide range of skills and experience to the Board, which enhances the
quality of the Board's functioning and its decision making process.
As on 31st March, 2025, Mr. Pushpendra Radheshyam Bansal (DIN:
00086343) is Managing Director, Mr. Ajay Pawar is Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Ms.
Neha Prajapati is Company Secretary of the Company and thus the Company has all Key
Managerial Personnel (KMPs) as per the provisions of Section 203 of Companies Act, 2013.
After closure of the financial year, Ms. Neha Prajapati (ACS: 71206) has
resigned from the post of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f.
31st May, 2025 and Ms. Mahima Ketankumar Jariwala (ACS: 75636) has been
appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f 2nd
June, 2025 in the Board Meeting held on 30th May, 2025.
Particulars as per Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations and Secretarial
Standard-2 of the General Meeting are enclosed as an Annexure with the notice of 39thAGM.
15. REMUNERATION POLICY:
Pursuant to Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, a policy on Director's appointment and remuneration including criteria
for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other
matters provided under sub section (4) of Section 178 has been disclosed in the Corporate
Governance Report.
16. BOARD DIVERSITY POLICY:
A diverse Board enables efficient functioning through differences in perspective and
skill, and also fosters differentiated thought process at the back of varied industrial
and management expertise, gender and knowledge. The board recognizes the importance of
diverse composition and has adopted a Board Diversity Policy which sets out the approach
to diversity. The Board Diversity Policy is available on our website
http://www.lordsishwar.com/wp- content/uploads/2024/08/Board Diversity Policy.pdf
17. BOARD EVALUATION:
Pursuant to the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(10) of the Listing
Regulations, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own
performance, Committees and the Directors individually. The criteria for evaluation of
Board as a whole includes frequency, length, transparency, flow of information,
administration and disclosure of Board meeting held.
The performance evaluation of the Board as a whole, Chairperson and Non-Independent
Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors. The Independent directors
evaluated the parameters viz., level of engagement, duties, responsibilities, performance,
obligations and governance safeguarding the interest of the Company. The performance
evaluation of Independent directors was carried out by the entire Board.
18. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTY:
All transactions 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. All related party
transactions were placed before the Audit Committee and the Board for approval. Prior
omnibus approval of the Audit Committee has been obtained for the transactions which are
of a foreseen and in repetitive nature.
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 23 of the
SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, your Company
has adopted a Related Party Transactions Policy which is placed on its website
http://www.lordsishwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Related-Party-Policy.pdf
During the year, your Company has entered into material related party transactions and
the disclosure of related party transactions as required under Section 134(3)of the
Companies Act, 2013 in Form AOC-2 is annexed as Annexure -1.
Suitable disclosure as required under AS-18/Ind-AS-24 has been made in Note No. 42 to
the Financial Statement.
19. PARTICULARS OF LOAN, GUARANTEE OR INVESTMENTS:
During the year under review, your Company has not given any Loan, Guarantee or
Investment pursuant to the provision of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. The
details of the Investment made by the Company are provided in Note No. 3 of the Financial
Statement.
20. LOAN FROM DIRECTORS:
The Company has taken Unsecured Loan from its Director Mr. Pushpendra Radheshyam Bansal
(DIN: 00086343). The details of the Unsecured Loan taken by the Company are provided in
Note No. 12 of the Financial Statement.
21. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board
of Directors hereby confirms that:
(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no
material departures have been made for the same;
(ii) appropriate accounting policies selected and applied are consistent and the
judgments and estimates made 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 31st
March, 2025 and of the profit of the Company for that period;
(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 accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 have been
prepared on a going concern' basis;
(v) the company has an internal financial Control System commensurate with the size,
scale and complexity of its operations and that such internal financial controls are
adequate and operating effectively; and
(vi) We had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
22. SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURE/ASSOCIATE COMPANY:
During the year under review, your Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint Ventures
or Associate Company. Hence no disclosure of financial information of Subsidiary/Joint
Venture or Associate Company is applicable to your Company.
23. RISK MANAGEMENT:
Although not mandatory, Your Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee as a
measure of good governance. The details of the Committee and its terms of reference are
set out in the Corporate Governance Report.
A Risk Management Policy was framed and approved by the Board. The objective of this
policy is to minimize the adverse impact of various risks attached with the business goals
and objectives and to enhance the value of stakeholders.
The Management has put in place adequate and effective system and man power for the
purposes of risk management.
24. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Pursuant to the provisions of section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, relating to
Corporate Social Responsibility, are not applicable to your Company.
25. SEXUAL HARRASMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL)
ACT, 2013:
During the year under review, your Company has complied with provisions of the POSH Act
and constituted Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Work
Place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
During the year, the Company has submitted the annual report as per the requirement of
Section 21(1) of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013 to Assistant Labour Commissioner, Vadodara.
In terms of Schedule V read with Regulation 34(3) of SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015 and
Companies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2025 disclosures relating to Sexual
Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 are
given as below:
Sr. No. Particulars |
No. of complaints |
1 Number of complaints filed during the financial year 2024-25 |
NIL |
2 Number of complaints disposed off during the financial year 2024-25 |
NIL |
3 Number of cases pending for more than ninety days |
NIL |
4 Number of complaints pending as on 31st March, 2025 |
NIL |
26. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961:
During the year, your company has complied with provisions under the Maternity Benefit
Act, 1961 and rules made thereunder. The Company continues to support and provide all
eligible female employees with maternity benefits in line with the statutory requirements.
27. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
Pursuant to Regulation 22 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 and Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the
Companies (Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, the Company has adopted a Vigil
Mechanism/Whistle Blower policy for its directors & employees to report their genuine
concerns/grievances. This mechanism also provides for adequate safeguards against
victimization of person who use such mechanism and makes provisions for direct access to
the Chairperson of Audit Committee. The Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower policy is available
on the Company's website at http://www.lordsishwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/LIHL-
Vigil-Mechanism.pdf
28. REPORT ON CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, ABSORPTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNING AND OUTGO:
In accordance with the requirement of section 134(3) (m) of the Companies act, 2013
read with Rule 8(3) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, your Directors furnish hereunder
the additional information as required:
A. Conservation of Energy:
Your Company has made all possible efforts to closely monitor power consumption on
daily basis so as to reduce wastage. The Company is also trying to find ways and means to
reduce power consumption and thus reduce the overall energy cost.
Your Company is using PNG (Pipelines Natural Gas) in the Kitchen and other operational
areas. Your Company is also using power savers in electric panels and in Guest Rooms with
LED fittings. Your Company is also using DG set for utilising alternate sources of energy.
During the year, your company does not have any capital investment on energy conservation
equipment.
B. Technology Absorption:
The Company continues to absorb and upgrade modern technology and advanced technique in
various guest contact areas.
C. Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo:
During the financial year 2024-25, there was no transaction relating to Foreign
Exchange earning and outgo.
29. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under Regulation 34(2) (e) of
SEBI (Listing Obligations & Discussion Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed as
Annexure-2 herewith forming part of this Report.
30. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS:
Pursuant to Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Company is not required to
maintain Cost records as specified by the Central Government.
31. DISCLOSURE ON COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
Your directors confirm that the Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of
Company Secretaries of India, have been complied with.
32. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
In terms of Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations
& Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a Corporate Governance Report is annexed
as Annexure-3, forming an integral part of this Report.
33. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURE:
The information required under Section 197 of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is annexed as
Annexure-4.
The statement containing names of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and
the particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule
5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014, is annexed as Annexure-5.
34. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) and 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 12 of Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2020, the
Annual Return in Form MGT-7 for the financial year 2024-25 of the Companies is placed on
the website of the Company http://www.lordsishwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MGT-
7_2024-25.pdf
35. STATUTORY AUDITORS:
M/s. R. M. Hariyani & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Reg. No.147657W), was
appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company in the 36th Annual General
Meeting held on 07.09.2022 for the period of 5 (Five) years i.e., up to the conclusion of
the 41st Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The Auditors in their report have referred to the notes forming part of the accounts.
The said notes are self-explanatory and do not contain any qualification, reservation or
adverse remark or disclaimer. Also, no offence of fraud was reported by the Auditors of
the Company under Section 143 (12) of the Act.
36. INTERNAL AUDITOR:
M/s J. Bhavsar & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.115613W), at
Surat, Internal Auditors of the Company has conducted periodic audit of all operations of
the Company. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has reviewed the findings of
Internal Auditors regularly.
37. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules thereon,
your Company has appointed M/s. Nandaniya Joshi & Associates, Practicing Company
Secretaries (Firm Registration No.P2020GJ084200) at Vadodara to conduct the Secretarial
Audit of the Company for the financial year 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report (Form
MR- 3) is annexed as Annexure-6. The Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remarks. No offence of fraud reported by them as per Section
143(12) of the Act.
Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the
Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on 30th May, 2025
approved the appointment of M/s. Nandaniya Joshi & Associates, Practicing Company
Secretaries (Firm Registration No. P2020GJ084200) at Vadodara as the Secretarial Auditor
of the Company for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years i.e. from the conclusion of
ensuing 39th Annual General Meeting of the Company until the conclusion of 44th
Annual General Meeting, to carry out the Secretarial Audit from the financial year 2025-26
till 2029-30, subject to approval of the shareholders of the Company at the ensuing 39th
AGM of the Company. The necessary resolution for the appointment of M/s. Nandaniya Joshi
& Associates forms part of the Notice convening the ensuing 39th AGM.
38. LISTING ON STOCK EXCHANGE:
The Company's shares are listed with the BSE Limited and the Company has paid the
necessary Listing Fees and Custody Fees for the Financial Year 202 4-25 and 2025-26.
39. CERTIFICATE FROM PRACTISING COMPANY SECRETARIES:
The Company has received a certificate from M/ s. Nandaniya Joshi & Associates,
Practicing Company Secretaries confirming that none of the Directors on the Board of the
Company have 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/Reserve Bank of India or any such statutory authority. The same is annexed as
Annexure-7 forming part of this Report.
40. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS & THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Company has an internal financial control system, commensurate with the size, scale
and complexity of its operation to ensure proper recording of financial and operational
information & compliance of various internal controls & other regulatory and
statutory compliance. The scope and authority of the internal audit function is well
defined in the organization. To maintain its objectivity & independence, internal
audit function is laid before the Audit Committee of the Board. Based on the report of the
internal audit & Audit committee observation, corrective actions are undertaken by the
respective departments and thereby strengthen the controls.
41. THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE YEAR ALONGWITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF
THE FINANCIAL YEAR:
During the year under review, there was no application made or any proceeding pending
under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016).
42. VALUATION:
During the year, there were no instances of Onetime Settlement with any Banks or
Financial Institutions.
43. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
During the year under review, the relations with the most valuable human resources of
the Company remained cordial and peaceful. Your Directors wish to place on record their
appreciation for the devoted services rendered by the staff of the Company.
44. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors wish to place on record their sincere thanks to the valued guests,
suppliers and the Financial Institution for their support, co-operation and guidance.
Your Directors take the opportunity to express their sincere thanks to all the
investors, shareholders and stakeholders for their continued confidence in the company.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the
commitment displayed by all executives, officers and staff, contributing in Management
& delivering a sound performance.
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For and on behalf of Board of Directors of |
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LORDS ISHWAR HOTELS LIMITED |
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Place: Mumbai |
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Date: 6th August, 2025 |
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Registered Office: |
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Hotel Revival, Near Sayaji Gardens, |
PUSHPENDRA BANSAL |
SANGITA BANSAL |
Kala Ghoda Chowk, University Road, |
Managing Director |
Director |
Baroda, Gujarat - 390 002 |
DIN:00086343 |
DIN:01571275 |
CIN: L55100GJ1985PLC008264 |
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