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    Director Report
    Mar2018   Mar 2023

    Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the Sixteenth Annual Report together with audited financial statement of accounts of Yaari Digital Integrated Services Limited (the Company) for the financial year ended March 31, 2023.

    FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    The highlights of the standalone financial results of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2023 are as under:

    (Amount in Rs. crores)

    Particulars

    For the financial year ended March 31, 2023

    For the financial year ended March 31, 2022 (Restated)*

    Profit / (Loss) before depreciation and tax

    414.08

    (168.31)

    Less: Depreciation and amortization expense

    1.31

    1.84

    Profit / (Loss) before tax

    412.77

    (170.15)

    Less: Provision for Tax

    (0.22)

    -

    Profit / (Loss) after tax

    412.99

    (170.15)

    Profit / (Loss) brought forward

    (1,070.11)

    (890.85)

    Other Comprehensive Income

    (32.14)

    (9.11)

    Amount available for appropriation

    (689.26)

    (1,070.11)

    Less: Appropriations:

    Proposed dividend on preference shares

    0

    0

    Corporate dividend tax thereon

    0

    0

    Interim dividend on equity shares

    0

    0

    Corporate dividend tax thereon

    0

    0

    Transfer to general reserve

    0

    0

    Less: Ind-AS adjustments

    0

    0

    Balance carried forward to Balance Sheet

    (689.26)

    (1,070.11)

    The Board has not proposed to transfer any amount to any reserve(s).

    *The Financial have been restated consequent upon the Scheme of Arrangement by and among the Company and all participating companies coming into effect on 3rd August, 2022.

    BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING

    To streamline the operations and ownership structure of the company, leading to the maximization of stakeholders'' value and the diversification of shareholders'' portfolios by providing direct ownership in each business segment, and to adopt a focused approach towards the upcoming digital platform businesses, a composite Scheme of Amalgamation and Arrangement, involving the Company, its direct and indirect subsidiaries (namely, SORIL Infra Resources Limited, Albasta Wholesale Services Limited, Sentia Properties Limited, Lucina Infrastructure Limited, Ashva Stud and Agricultural Farms Limited, Mahabala Infracon Private Limited, Store One Infra Resources Limited, Indiabulls Enterprises Limited, and Indiabulls Pharmacare Limited), Indiabulls Pharmaceuticals Limited, and their respective shareholders and creditors (Scheme) was approved by the Hon''ble NCLT Chandigarh, vide order dated July 21, 2022, which upon its filling, with the Registrar of Companies, NCT of Delhi and Haryana, the Scheme came into effect on August 3, 2022, with effect from the Appointed Date fixed under the Scheme, i.e. April 1, 2019.

    In terms of the Scheme, the Company had issued and allotted an aggregate of 1,11,16,690 equity shares with a face value of Rs. 2/- each to the public shareholders of SORIL Infra Resources Limited (SORIL) in the ratio of 1 (one) fully paid-up equity share with a face value of Rs. 2/- each in the Company for every 1 (one) fully paid-up equity share with a face value of Rs. 10/- each held by them in SORIL as of August 19, 2022, the record date fixed for this purpose. Consequently, aggregate of 2,03,83,310 equity shares held by the Company in SORIL, as its promoter, were canceled.

    Also in terms of the Scheme, shareholders of the Company were allotted shares of Indiabulls Enterprises Limited (IEL) in a ratio of 1 (one) fully paid-up equity share with a face value of Rs. 2/- each in IEL for every 1 (one) fully paid-up equity share with a face value of Rs. 2/- each held by them in the Company as of September 2, 2022, the record date fixed for this purpose.

    CHANGE IN REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE COMPANY

    To achieve administrative control, supervision, convenience, reduction in overall costs, and more economical, viable, and efficient conduct of the company''s business, the Registered Office of the Company has been shifted from Plot No. 448-451, Udyog Vihar, Phase-V, Gurgaon-122016, Haryana, to Plot No. 108, IT Park, Udyog Vihar, Phase 1, Gurugram - 122016, Haryana, with effect from September 2, 2022.

    DIVIDEND / TRANSFER TO IEPF

    In view of future business requirements of the Company, your directors do not recommend any dividend. During the year under review, the Company was not required to transfer any amount to IEPF.

    Further, in compliance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred as SEBI LODR), the Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company, at web-link: https://www.yaari.com/api/static/Investors/1671624740110Dividend_Distribution_Policy.pdf

    DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

    In accordance with Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules framed thereunder, and in terms of the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Kubeir Khera (DIN: 03498226), Executive Director, is liable to retire by rotation, and being eligible, has offered himself for reappointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. For the Company to take benefit of his leadership skills and keeping in view his unique planning, execution, management and administration capabilities, the Board of Directors has recommended his re-appointment.

    During the period under review, significant changes have occurred in the composition of the Board of Directors. On April 8, 2022, Mr. Manvinder Singh Walia, Executive Director and Mr. Ajit Kumar Mittal, a Non-Executive Director of the Company had resigned. On June 23, 2022, and October 11, 2022, Justice (Retd.) Gyan Sudha Misra and Mr. Gurruppa Gopalakrishna, Independent Directors had resigned. Tenure of Mr. Shamsher Singh Ahlawat, Independent Director came to end on September 25, 2022 upon completion of his second consecutive term.

    The Board places on record appreciation for the contributions made by the directors during their tenure.

    Ms. Supriya Bhatnagar (DIN: 08731453) and Mr. Prem Prakash Mirdha (DIN: 01352748) were appointed as Independent Director(s) of the Company, w.e.f. April 8, 2022 and June 23, 2022, respectively, however, since consent of the shareholders to their appointment could not be obtained within the prescribed period of 3 months of their appointment, they ceased/ shall cease to be director(s) of the Company w.e.f. July 7, 2022 and September 22, 2022, respectively.

    To ensure compliance of applicable listing regulations the Board had appointed/ reappointed Mr. Gurinder Singh (DIN: 08183046), Ms. Supriya Bhatnagar (DIN: 08731453) and Mr. Aishwarya Katoch (DIN:00557488), w.e.f. September 5, 2022 and Mr. Prem Prakash Mirdha (DIN: 01352748) w.e.f. September 23, 2022 as Independent Directors of the Company, for a period of 3 years, not liable to retire by rotation. The Shareholders of the Company had approved appointment of all these directors on September 30, 2022.

    All the Independent Directors meet the criteria of independence laid down under Section 149 (6) of the Act, and in Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (''SEBI LODR Regulations''). Except Mr. Mirdha, none of the Independent Directors of the Company hold any of its equity share.

    Further w.e.f. September 6, 2022 Mr. Akhil Malhotra was appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), designated as KMP in place of Mr. Saurabh Garg, who has resigned with effect from same date. Mr. Lalit Sharma was appointed as Company Secretary designated as KMP and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. December 27, 2022 in place of Ms. Priya Jain who has resigned w.e.f. December 21, 2022.

    SHARE CAPITAL/ STOCK OPTIONS/ SAR SCHEMES

    The paid up equity share capital of the Company, as on March 31, 2022, was Rs. 17,86,51,138/- comprising of 8,93,25,569 equity shares of face value of Rs. 2/- each. Subsequent to allotment of 11,116,690 equity shares of face value Rs. 2 each on August 22, 2022, pursuant to and in terms of the Scheme, the paid up equity share capital of the Company increased to Rs. 20,08,84,518/- comprising of 10,04,42,259 equity shares of face value of Rs. 2/- each.

    ESOP / SAR SCHEMES / SWEAT EQUITY

    Presently, the stock options / stock appreciation rights granted to the Employees operate under different schemes, namely, ESOP Schemes, viz., ''Yaari Digital Integrated Services Limited Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2011'' and ''Yaari Digital Integrated Services Limited - Employee Stock Benefit Scheme 2018'' (hereinafter individually and/or collectively referred to as the Scheme(s)).

    An aggregate of 55,66,600 stock options, granted under Company''s ESOP Schemes were in force as on March 31, 2023 which shall be exercisable as per the vesting schedule of respective ESOP Schemes, viz., ''Yaari Digital Integrated Services Limited Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2011'' and ''Yaari Digital Integrated Services Limited - Employee Stock Benefit Scheme 2018'' (hereinafter individually and/or collectively referred to as the Scheme(s)). Further, in compliance with erstwhile SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014 (SBEB Regulations), the Company had set up a registered employees'' welfare trust titled Surya Employee Welfare Trust (the Trust) to efficiently manage the Scheme(s) and to acquire, purchase, hold and deal in fully paid-up equity shares of the Company from the secondary market, for the purpose of administration and implementation of the Scheme(s).

    During the year, there has been no variation in the terms of the options granted under any of the schemes and all the schemes are in compliance with SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (SBEB Regulations). The Company has obtained a certificate from secretarial auditors on the same.

    During the year under review, Surya Employee Welfare Trust, has not purchased any Equity Shares of the Company from the secondary market. Accordingly, at the end of the FY 2023, the Trust held 17,54,324 Equity Shares of the Company. No voting right has been exercised by the Trust in respect of such shares held by it.

    During the FY 2022-23, no Sweat Equity Shares were issued by the Company.

    The disclosures required to be made under Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations and the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules 2014, have been place on the website of the Company www.yaari.com.

    PUBLIC DEPOSITS

    During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public, falling within the ambit of Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, therefore, the disclosures required in terms of Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are not required to be given.

    LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES

    The Equity Shares (ISIN: INE126M01010) of the Company, continue to remain listed at BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The listing fees payable to both the exchanges for the financial year 2023-24 have been paid.

    SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT

    In line with the long term business objectives of the Company to further accelerate the scaling up of the operations and to provide synergy of consolidated business operations and management and to streamline the operations of the Company and /or its identified subsidiaries to have a simplified and streamlined holding structure with pooled resources, the Board of Directors of the Company, subject to all applicable statutory and regulatory approvals, including approval from the stock exchanges, SEBI, shareholders and creditors of the company and the jurisdictional bench of the NCLT, has approved a composite Scheme of Arrangement inter-alia involving Amalgamation of Indiabulls Enterprises Limited and Dhani Services Limited (DSL) along with certain subsidiary companies of DSL with and into the Company (Amalgamated Company / Resulting Company Yaari) (the Scheme).

    Upon the Scheme coming into effect, the fully paid-up equity shares of the Company will be issued to the shareholders of Dhani Services Limited and Indiabulls Enterprises Limited, basis the swap ratio as mentioned in the scheme i.e.

    (i) To the Shareholders of Dhani Services Limited

    294 equity shares of Yaari INR 2/- each fully paid-up for every 100 equity shares of DSL of INR 2/- each fully paid-up

    162 equity shares of Yaari INR 2/- each fully paid-up for every 100 equity shares of DSL of INR 2/- each partly paid-up. The paid-up value of partly paid-up share is 55% i.e. INR 1.1. The exchange ratio has been computed in proportion to paid up value.

    (ii) To the Shareholders of Indiabulls Enterprises Limited

    110 equity shares of Yaari of INR 2/- each fully paid-up for every 100 equity shares of IEL of INR 2/- each fully paid-up.

    (iii) To the Shareholders of India Land Hotels Mumbai Private Limited (ILHMPL)

    Further upon demerger of the Real Estate Business Undertaking (as more elaborately defined under the Scheme) of ILHMPL and vesting of the same with and into Indiabulls Pharmacare Limited (IPL), presently a wholly owned subsidiary of Indiabulls Enterprises Limited and upon the scheme coming into effect , IPL will become the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, the shareholders of the ILHMPL will be allotted 322 Fully Paid-up equity shares of the Company of INR 2/- each for every 1 equity share of the Demerged Company, ILHMPL.

    AUDITORS

    (a) Statutory Auditors

    M/s Agarwal Prakash & Co. (Firm Registration No. 005975N), the Statutory Auditors of the Company were re-appointed by the members at their Twelfth Annual General Meeting, held on September 30, 2019, for a period of five years i.e. until the conclusion of the Seventeenth Annual General Meeting of the Company.

    The Auditors'' Report forming part of this Annual Report is self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further explanation. The Auditors'' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer. No frauds have been reported by the Auditors of the Company in terms of the provisions of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder.

    (b) Secretarial Auditor & Secretarial Audit Report

    Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder, the Company had appointed M/s Marg & Associates a firm of Company Secretaries in practice as its Secretarial Auditors, to conduct the secretarial audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2022-23. The Company has provided all assistance, facilities, documents, records and clarifications etc. to the Secretarial Auditors for conducting their audit. The Secretarial Audit Report, along with Secretarial Compliance Report, as prescribed by SEBI, for the Financial Year 2022-23, are annexed as Annexure 1(i) and 1(ii) respectively, and forms part of this Report. The Reports are self - explanatory and therefore do not call for any further explanation.

    Further, the Secretarial Audit Report(s) of the unlisted material subsidiaries, viz. Indiabulls Life Insurance Company Limited and Indiabulls General Insurance Limited, are annexed as Annexure 2(i), and 2(ii) respectively. The Secretarial Audit Reports of the Company and said subsidiaries does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.

    (c) Cost Records

    The Company is not required to prepare and maintain cost records pursuant to Section 148(1) of the Act.

    CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

    The Company firmly believes that for an organisation to succeed in long term, it is imperative to keep the overall well-being of the society at the core of its values and purpose. Our main objective in this regard is to do meaningful work with measurable output and maximum impact on the society. The Company''s vision is to contribute towards a society where quality healthcare, education and livelihood opportunities converge to create an equitable future for all families and communities. Corporate Social Responsibility is not mere an obligation for us but we yearn to transform Bharat into a stronger and healthier nation.

    As part of its initiatives under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Company has formulated its CSR Policy (available on Company''s website at web-link: https://www.yaari.com/api/static/Investors/1671624394368CSR_Policy.pdf. in accordance with of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the relevant rules. In terms of the applicable provisions of the Companies Act 2013, read with relevant Rules, since the Company had average net losses during immediately preceding three financial years, the Company was not required to contribute any amount towards CSR activities during the FY 2022-23. An Annual Report on CSR, containing relevant details, is annexed as Annexure - 3, forming part of this Report.

    MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

    Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI LODR, Management Discussion and Analysis Report, for the year under review, is presented in a separate section forming part of this Annual Report.

    CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT

    Pursuant to Regulation 34 of SEBI LODR, a separate section on Corporate Governance Practices followed by the Company, together with a certificate from a Practicing Company Secretary confirming compliance, is presented in a separate section forming part of this Annual Report.

    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 statement in terms of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013:

    (a) that in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;

    (b) that such accounting policies as mentioned in the Notes to the Financial Statements have been selected and applied consistently and judgments and estimates have been made that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company, as at March 31, 2023 and the profit and loss of the Company for the year ended on that date;

    (c) that 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;

    (d) the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis;

    (e) that proper internal financial controls are in place and that such financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and

    (f) that systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws are in place and are adequate and operating effectively.

    ANNUAL RETURN

    Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act), the Annual Return as on March 31, 2023 is available on website of the Company, at web-link: https://www.yaari.com/api/static/Investors/1693388435419MGT_7_22-23_YAARI_Final_Signed.pdf

    BOARD MEETINGS

    During the FY 2022-23, 6 (Six) Board Meetings were convened and held. The details of such meetings are given in Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report. The intervening gap between these meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013. The notice and agenda including all material information and minimum information required to be made available to the Board under Regulation 17 read with Schedule II Part A of the SEBI LODR were circulated to all directors, well within the prescribed time, before the meeting or placed at the meeting with the consent of majority of Directors (including one Independent Director). During the year, separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held on March 21, 2023, without the presence of Non-Independent Directors and the members of the Company Management.

    PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEE AND DIRECTORS

    The Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC) of the Board reassessed the framework, methodology and criteria for evaluating the performance of the Board as a whole, including Board committee(s), as well as performance of each director(s) and confirms that the existing evaluation parameters are in compliance with the requirements as per SEBI guidance note dated January 5, 2017 on Board evaluation. The existing parameters includes effectiveness of the Board and its committees, decision making process, Directors''/ members'' participation, governance, independence, quality and content of agenda papers, team work, frequency of meetings, discussions at meetings, corporate culture, contribution and management of conflict of interest. Basis these parameters and guidance note on board evaluation issued by SEBI, the NRC had reviewed at length the performance of each director individually and expressed satisfaction on the process of evaluation and the performance of each Director. The performance evaluation of the Board as a whole and its committees, namely, Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee, as well as the performance of each director individually was carried out by the entire Board of Directors. The performance evaluation of the Non-Independent Directors and the Board of Directors, as a whole was carried out by the Independent Directors in their meeting held on March 21, 2023. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.

    Also the CEO of the Company, on a periodic basis, has had one-to-one discussion with the directors for their views on the functioning of the Board and the Company, including discussions on level of engagement and contribution, independence of judgment, safeguarding the interest of the Company and its minority shareholders and implementation of the suggestions offered by Directors either individually or collectively during different board/ committee meetings.

    POLICY ON APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS & THEIR REMUNERATION

    A Board approved policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration, is already in place. The Remuneration Policy is briefly stated in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report and is also available at the website of the Company, at web-link: https://www.yaari.com/api/static/Investors/1671624526704Criteria_for_making_payment_to_Non_ Executive_Directors.pdf

    LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS

    During the FY 2022-23, in terms of the provisions of Section 186(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company did not make any investments through more than two layers of investment companies. The Company''s investment/loans/guarantees during FY 2022-23 were in compliance with the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, particulars of which are captured in financial statements of the Company, forming part of this Annual Report.

    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

    During the year, no materially significant related party transaction was entered by the Company with its Promoters, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. Details of all related party transactions are disclosed in the financial statement of the Company forming part of this Annual Report. None of the transactions with related parties is material transaction and/or transaction which is not at Arm''s length, requiring disclosure pursuant to Section 134(3) (h) of the Act read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. Therefore the information required in prescribed form AOC- 2 is not applicable. The Policy on materiality of Related Party Transactions and also on dealing with such transactions is available on the website of the Company, at web-link: https://www.yaari.com/api/static/Investors/1671624136000Risk_Management_Policy.pdf

    INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY

    The Company has an elaborate system of internal controls commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations; it also covers areas like financial reporting, fraud control, compliance with applicable laws and regulations etc. Regular internal audits are conducted to check and to ensure that responsibilities are discharged effectively. The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control systems in the Company, its compliance with regulatory directives, efficacy of its operating systems, adherence to the accounting procedures and policies of the Company and its subsidiaries. Wherever required, the internal audit efforts are supplemented by audits conducted by specialized consultants/audit firms. Based on the report of the Internal Auditors, process owners undertake corrective actions, in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls.

    MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS

    Apart from the information provided/disclosures made elsewhere in the Boards'' Report including Annexures thereof, there are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company, occurred between the date of end of the financial year of the Company i.e. March 31, 2023 till date of this Report.

    SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS

    No significant and material orders were passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals, impacting the going concern status and Company''s operations in future.

    CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

    The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, is as under:

    A. Conservation of Energy

    The Company operations do not account for substantial energy consumption. However, the Company is taking all possible measures to conserve energy.

    As an ongoing process, the followings are (i) the steps taken or impact on conservation of energy; (ii) the steps taken by the company for utilising alternate sources of energy; and (iii) the capital investment on energy conservation equipment:

    The Company has been able to reduce energy consumption by using star rated appliances where possible and also through the replacement of CFL lights with LED lights. The Company continues to explore collaboration with contractors/partners that ensure

    conservation of energy and resources. Some of the steps undertaken for the conservation of energy are (a) using energy saving LED light fixtures, (b) conservation of energy at all of its offices by replacing lighting system with LEDs, installation of star energy conservation air conditioning systems, installation of automatic power controllers to save maximum demand charges and energy, installation of TFT monitors that saves power, and periodic Training sessions for employees on ways to conserve energy in their individual roles. The Company continuously aims to reduce the impact on environment by optimizing the usage of various resources. The Company will explore solar energy, as alternate source of energy, to meet the energy demands, wherever possible.

    B. Technology Absorption

    The Company has implemented / shall implement best of the class applications to manage and automate its business processes to achieve higher efficiency, data integrity and data security. It has helped it in implementing best business practices and shorter time to market new schemes, products and customer services. The Company''s investment in technology has improved customer services, reduced operational costs and development of new business opportunities.

    I. The efforts made towards technology absorption:

    The Company is investing in cutting edge technologies to upgrade its infrastructure set up and innovative technical solutions, thereby increasing customer delight & employee efficiency. Next Generation Business Intelligence & analytics tool have been implemented to ensure that while data continues to grow, decision makers gets answers faster than ever for timely & critical level decision making. The Company has taken major initiatives for improved employee experience, by implementing innovative solutions and empowering them by providing mobile platform to manage their work while on the go. Deployment of machines to substitute manual work partly or fully, using LED lighting in our office buildings, using timers for external lighting and basement lighting for switching lights on/off as per peak and non-peak hours are some steps towards optimizing the usage of various resources by adopting technology. The Company promotes the use of electronic means of communication with its shareholders by sending electronic communication for confirmation of payments and other similar purposes. The Company also encourages the use of electronic mode of communications to and from all its stakeholders. Soft copies of the annual report(s) along with the notice convening the Annual General Meeting(s) were sent to its shareholders so as to minimize the usage of paper.

    II. The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import substitution:

    The Company''s investment in technology has improved customer services, reduced operational cost and development of new business opportunities. Also, there is cost reduction in the administration and business operations expense through utilisation of scheduling and planning, efficient practices, etc. Some of the initiatives are: In-depth planning, organising/scheduling/ structuring the work in tandem with job descriptions to ensure efficiency, engaging specialised contractors/ consultants to complete tasks efficiently, introducing rules and regulations based on national and international standards and internal classifications, monitoring performance at projects and administrative offices.

    III. Information regarding imported technology (imported during last 3 years) and Expenditure incurred on Research & Development:

    Not Applicable, since the Company has not imported any technology or incurred expenses of Research & Development, during such period.

    C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo

    There was no earning and outgo in foreign exchange during the year under review and the previous year.

    BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT

    Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 21 of the SEBI LODR, the Company has in place a Board constituted Risk Management Committee. Details of the Committee and its terms of reference are set out in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this report.

    The Company has a robust Business Risk Management framework to identify and evaluate business risks and opportunities. This framework seeks to create transparency, minimize adverse impact on its business objectives and enhance its competitive advantage. It defines the risk management approach across the Company and its subsidiaries at various levels including the documentation and reporting. At present, the Company has not identified any element of risk which may threaten its existence.

    PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

    Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, disclosures on Managerial Remuneration are provided in Annexure 4, forming part of this Report. In terms of the provisions of Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the said rules, the Board''s Report is being sent to all the shareholders of the Company excluding the annexure on the names and other particulars of employees, required in accordance with Rule 5(2) of said rules, which is available for inspection by the members, subject to their specific written request, in advance, to the Company Secretary. The inspection is to be carried out at the Company''s Registered Office during business hours on working days of the Company up to date of ensuing Annual General Meeting.

    FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

    Independent Directors are familiarized with their roles, rights and responsibilities in the Company as well as with the nature of industry and business model of the Company through presentations about the Company''s strategy, business model, product and service offerings, customers'' & shareholders'' profile, financial details, human resources, technology, facilities, internal controls and risk management, their roles, rights and responsibilities in the Company. The Board is also periodically briefed on the various changes, if any, in the regulations governing the conduct of Independent Directors. The details of the familiarization programs have been hosted on the website of the Company, at web-link https://www.yaari.com/api/static/Investors/1676891934651Familiarizationprogrammes_IndependentDirecrtors.pdf

    SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

    Pursuant to Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has prepared its Consolidated Financial Statements along with all its subsidiaries, in the same form and manner, as that of the Company, which shall be laid before its ensuing sixteenth Annual General Meeting along with its Standalone Financial Statements. The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company along with its subsidiaries, for the year ended March 31, 2023, form part of this Annual Report.

    For the performance and financial position of each of the subsidiaries of the Company, along with other related information required pursuant to Rule 8(5)(iv) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Members are requested to refer to the Financial Statements and form AOC-1 of the Company. 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 accounts in respect of subsidiaries, are also available on the website of the Company. Shareholders may write to the Company for the annual financial statements and detailed information on subsidiary companies. Further, the documents shall also be available for inspection by the shareholders at the registered office of the Company.

    The Company is in compliance with Regulation 24A of the SEBI LODR Regulations. The Company''s unlisted material subsidiaries undergo Secretarial Audit and copies of Secretarial Audit Reports of these subsidiaries are given in Annexure 2(i), and 2(ii) which are self-explanatory.

    NAMES OF THE COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE SUBSIDIARIES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

    During the year under review, two wholly owned subsidiary of the Company namely, YDI Marketplace Limited and YDI Logistics Limited have applied for Striking off their names, from the register of companies maintained by Registrar of Companies, under section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013.

    The registered offices of two wholly owned subsidiary of the Company namely, Indiabulls Life Insurance Company Limited and Indiabulls General Insurance Limited is being shifted from NCT of Delhi to Haryana.

    COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

    The Company has following Board constituted committees which have been established as a part of the best corporate governance practices and is in compliance with the requirements of the relevant provisions of applicable laws and statutes:

    (a) Audit Committee

    (b) Nomination and Remuneration Committee

    (c) Stakeholders Relationship Committee

    (d) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

    (e) Risk Management Committee

    (f) Management Committee

    (g) Compensation Committee

    (h) Issuance Committee

    (i) Reorganization Committee

    The details with respect to composition, power, role, terms of reference, etc. of each of these committees are given in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.

    Apart from the above, the Board has also constituted Compensation Committee for administration of stock option scheme(s), Management Committee for operational matters, Issuance Committee for considering issuance of securities and Reorganization Committee for on-going Scheme and reorganization plans.

    SECRETARIAL STANDARDS

    The Board of Directors state that the Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards (SS-1 and SS-2) respectively relating to Meetings of the Board, its Committees and the General Meetings as issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

    NUMBER OF CASES FILED, IF ANY, AND THEIR DISPOSAL UNDER SECTION 22 OF THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

    The Company has zero tolerance towards harassment at the workplace and has complied with the provisions and constituted an Internal Complaints Committee and also adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder. During the financial year 2022-23, no case of sexual harassment was reported.

    APPLICABILITY OF MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS

    The Company is not required to maintain cost records as specified by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013.

    DETAILS OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPCY CODE, 2016

    During the year under review, no applications were made or case was pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

    DETAILS OF VALUATION DONE WITH RESPECT TO LOANS TAKEN FROM BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

    During the year under review, there was no such valuation done with respect to loans taken from Banks or Financial Institution, if any.

    VIGIL MECHANISM

    The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct of its business operations. To maintain these standards, the Company has implemented the Whistle Blower Policy (''''the Policy''''), to provide an avenue for employees to report matters without the risk of subsequent victimization, discrimination or disadvantage. The Policy applies to all employees working for the Company and its subsidiaries. Pursuant to the Policy, the whistle blowers can raise concerns relating to matters such as breach of Company''s Code of Conduct, fraud, bribery, corruption, employee misconduct, illegality, misappropriation of Company''s funds/assets etc. A whistleblowing or reporting mechanism, asset out in the Policy, invites all employees to act responsibly to up hold the reputation of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Policy aims to ensure that serious concerns are properly raised and addressed and are recognized as an enabling factor in administering good governance practices. The details of the Whistle Blower Policy are available on the website of the Company: www.yaari.com. The Audit committee set by the Board, constitutes a vital component of the whistle blower mechanism and instances of financial misconduct, if any, are reported to the Audit committee. No employee is denied access to the Audit Committee.

    GREEN INITIATIVES

    Pursuant to the guidelines and notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and pursuant to applicable provisions of the Companies Act and rules made thereunder and SEBI LODR and the MCA/ SEBI Circulars, the AGM of the Company is being held

    through Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM), without the physical presence of the Members at a common venue. The proceedings of the AGM shall be deemed to be conducted at the Registered Office of the Company which shall be the deemed venue of the AGM. Electronic copies of the Annual Report for Financial year 2022-23 and Notice of the Fifteenth AGM are sent to all the members whose email addresses are registered with the Company / Depository Participant(s). The Members who have not received the said Annual Report and Notice may download the same from the Company''s website at www.yaari.com and on the websites of the Stock Exchanges i.e. BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited at www.bseindia.com and www.nseindia.com respectively.

    The Company is providing e-voting facility to all members to enable them to cast their votes electronically on all resolutions set forth in the Notice of the sixteenth AGM. This is pursuant to Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 as substituted by Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2015 and Regulation 44 of the SEBI LODR. The instructions for remote e-voting are provided in the Notice of sixteenth AGM. The members may also cast their votes during the AGM.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    Your Company has been able to operate efficiently because of the culture of professionalism, creativity, integrity and continuous improvement in all functional areas and the efficient utilization of all its resources for sustainable and profitable growth. Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation of the contributions made and committed services rendered by the employees of the Company at various levels. Your Directors also wish to express their gratitude for the continuous assistance and support received from the investors, clients, bankers, regulatory and government authorities, during the year.

    For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

    Kubeir Khera Prem Prakash Mirdha

    Date: August 11, 2023 Executive Director & CEO Non-executive Director

    Place: Gurugram DIN: 03498226 Din: 01352748

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