Dear Members,
The Directors take the pleasure in presenting this 19th Annual Report on the affairs of
the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year (FY)
ended on 31st March, 2025. The consolidated performance of the Company and its
subsidiaries has been referred to wherever required.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS/ PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY:
The financial results for the year ended 31st March, 2025 and the corresponding figures
for the last year are as under: -
(Rs. in lakhs)
Particulars |
Consolidated |
Standalone |
Financial Year 2024-2025 |
Financial Year 2023-2024 |
Financial Year 2024-2025 |
Financial Year 2023-2024 |
Total Income (Gross) |
44,532.89 |
40,313.10 |
43,774.84 |
38,958.60 |
Less: Expenses |
43,900.30 |
40,364.37 |
43,144.72 |
39,002.39 |
Profit Before Tax (Before Exceptional Item) |
632.59 |
-51.27 |
630.12 |
-43.79 |
Exceptional items |
- |
65.95 |
- |
65.95 |
Profit Before Tax (After Exceptional Item) |
632.59 |
14.68 |
630.12 |
22.16 |
Less : Current Tax |
230.29 |
2.03 |
230.27 |
- |
Deferred Tax |
12.93 |
-4.25 |
12.93 |
-4.26 |
Income Tax paid for Earlier years |
14.32 |
|
14.32 |
|
Profit after Tax (Before Exceptional Item) |
375.05 |
16.9 |
372.60 |
26.42 |
Other Comprehensive Income |
|
|
|
|
Items that will not be reclassified to Statement of Profit and
Loss: |
|
|
|
|
i. Re-measurement of gains on defined benefit plans |
-1.09 |
13.67 |
-1.09 |
13.78 |
ii. Income tax related to above |
0.30 |
-4.6 |
0.30 |
-4.6 |
Total other comprehensive income for the year (net of tax) |
-0.79 |
9.07 |
-0.79 |
9.18 |
Total comprehensive income for the year |
374.21 |
25.97 |
371.81 |
35.6 |
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
(a) Shareholders of the Company |
373.33 |
20.97 |
371.81 |
35.6 |
(b) NonControlling interest |
0.94 |
5 |
- |
- |
Retained earnings: Balance brought forward from the previous
year |
1,104.22 |
1447.7 |
1,287.27 |
1259.35 |
Profit for the period |
374.21 |
25.48 |
371.81 |
35.6 |
Capital gain on closure of Jet FZCO |
- |
-361.28 |
- |
- |
Expenses incurred for Rights Issue |
-7.68 |
-7.68 |
-7.68 |
-7.68 |
Dividend Paid |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Retained earnings: Balance to be carried forward |
1,470.75 |
1104.22 |
1,651.41 |
1287.27 |
NOTES:
- The Consolidated Financial performance includes results of Jet Freight Logistics Limited
and its wholly-owned Indian subsidiary Jet Freight Express Private Limited and Vank Global
Services Private Limited (VANK) and wholly owned international subsidiaries Jet Freight
Logistics BV and Jet Freight Logistics Inc. (together referred to as Group')
together with results of the previous period have been prepared in accordance with the
recognition and measurement principles laid down in Ind AS 34 Interim Financial Reporting
prescribed under 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with relevant rules issued thereunder
and other accounting principles generally accepted in India.
- The Company operates in a single segment of freight forwarding and therefore, the
segment-wise reporting is not applicable to the Company.
- Previous periods' figures have been regrouped, rearranged, and reclassified wherever
necessary to correspond with those of the current period.
OVERVIEW OF AIR CARGO:
For the Financial Year 2024-25, the Indian air cargo sector has shown
notable developments and trends.
The Indian air cargo industry experienced growth, although the pace varied across
different sectors. The overall cargo volume saw an increase, supported by rising demand
for e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and perishable goods. Airports like Delhi, Mumbai, and
Bengaluru continued to handle the majority of air cargo traffic. E-commerce remained a
significant driver of air cargo demand, with a notable increase in shipments related to
online retail.
There were ongoing investments in improving air cargo infrastructure, including
upgrades to cargo handling facilities at major airports and the development of dedicated
cargo airports and hubs. Initiatives to streamline processes and enhance efficiency were
also prominent.
The Indian government and aviation authorities continued to implement policies aimed at
boosting the air cargo sector. This included efforts to simplify regulations, improve
customs processes, and encourage public-private partnerships.
There was a growing focus on sustainability within the air cargo sector, with efforts
to reduce carbon emissions and improve the environmental footprint of cargo operations.
Overall, the Indian air cargo sector in the Financial year 2024-25 demonstrated
resilience and adaptability, reflecting broader trends in global logistics and trade.
In upcoming years air cargo industry will be experiencing several key trends and
developments. The global air cargo market will be valued at approximately $226 billion in
2025, with expectations for steady growth driven by increasing demand in various sectors.
The industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 4-5%
over the next few years.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OCCURRED DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2024-2025:
During the year under review, there were no significant events occurred in
the Company.
DEALING WITH BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
The Company had a cordial relationship with the bankers during the year whereby the
required support in terms of enhancement in the working capital limits was adequately
provided by the bankers. Multiple banking arrangements were entered into, during the year,
in order to diversify the sources of funding required for growth. All the banks i.e Kotak
Mahindra Bank Limited, State Bank of India, Deutsche Bank AG, Bandhan Bank Limited and
IndusInd Bank are keen on supporting our future growth and would stand by us in terms of
their commitment to be a valued stakeholder of our Company. The Company is thankful to the
Bankers for extending additional support by providing credit facilities in addition to the
existing one, for meeting the need for funds due to liquidity crunch faced by the Company.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
The Company has made no transfer to reserves for the Financial Year
2024-2025.
DIVIDEND
In order to conserve profits, the Board of Directors do not recommend payment of
dividend on the Equity Shares of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March,
2025.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM:
All the equity shares of the Company are in dematerialized form at National Securities
Depository Limited and Central Depository Services India Limited.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS:
During the year under review, there were no material changes in the nature
of the business of the Company.
SHARE CAPITAL:
The Authorised Share Capital and the issued and paid-up Equity Share Capital of the
Company stood, as at the end of the financial year under review, at Rs. 75,00,00,000 and
at Rs. 23,20,18,920/- respectively.
SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND HOLDING COMPANY:
The Company has four subsidiaries as on March 31, 2025, three of which are wholly-owned
subsidiaries. There are no associates or joint venture companies within the meaning of
Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act"). There has been no material
change in the nature of the business of the subsidiaries.
Jet Freight Express Private Limited ("Jet XPS")
Jet XPS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company was incorporated on 17.06.2018. The
Company holds 100% stake in Jet XPS as on March 31, 2025.
Jet Freight Logistics B.V.
Jet Freight Logistics B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company is incorporated in
Netherlands on April 22, 2021. Jet Freight Logistics B.V. is yet to commence its
operations.
Jet Freight Logistics Inc.
Jet Freight Logistics Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company is incorporated in
United States of America on December 21, 2022. Jet Freight Logistics Inc. is yet to
commence its operations.
Vank Global Services Private Limited (Vank)
Vank Global Services Private Limited, a subsidiary of the Company engaged in the import
and export of fresh fruits and vegetables, coconuts, ground nuts, products of plantation,
horticulture, agriculture, and farm products. The Company holds 51% stake in Vank as on
March 31, 2025.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement containing the
salient features of financial statements of the Company's subsidiaries in Form AOC-1 is
attached to the financial statements 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 financial statements in respect of subsidiaries (except for Jet Freight
Logistics B.V. & Jet Freight Logistics Inc.), are available on the website of the
Company https://www.jfll.com.
DETAILS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- The Composition of the Board of Directors of the Company at the end of the Financial
Year 2024-2025 are as follows:
Sr. No. |
Name of the Person |
Category |
1. |
Mr. Richard Francis Theknath |
Chairman & Managing Director |
2. |
Mr. Dax Francis Theknath |
Executive Director |
3. |
Mrs. Agnes Francis Theknath |
Non-Executive Director |
4. |
Mr. Keki Cusrow Patel* |
Independent Director |
5. |
Mr. Rushabh Prashant Patil |
Independent Director |
6. |
Mr. Ajay Madhusudan Gandeja |
Independent Director |
7. |
Ms. Jaya Ankur Singhania** |
Independent Director |
During the year Mr. Keki Cusrow Patel, Independent Director tendered his resignation
from Directorship of the company w.e.f. close of business hours of April 02, 2024.
Ms. Jaya Ankur Singhania was appointed as an Additional Director in the Category of
Independent Director w.e.f. May 07, 2024 and appointed as Director in the category of
Independent Director by members of the Company at their annual general meeting dated
September 21, 2024.
Re-appointment of Director retiring by rotation:
Pursuant to the provisions of section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, the office of
Mrs. Agnes F Theknath, (DIN: 06394750) Director is liable to retire by rotation at this
Annual General Meeting, and being eligible, she has offered herself for re-appointment.
Accordingly, the proposal for her re-appointment has been included in the Notice convening
the Annual General Meeting of the Company.
A brief resume of directors seeking appointment/re-appointment consisting nature of
expertise in specific functional areas and name of companies in which they hold
directorship and/or membership/ chairmanships of committees of the respective Boards,
shareholding and relationship between directorship inter-se as stipulated under Reg. 36(3)
of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, are given in the section of notice of AGM forming
part of the Annual Report.
The Board of Jet Freight is strong, diverse, upholds integrity and comprises of
strategic thinkers. It has a proper mix of Directors having knowledge and expertise in
technology, business operations, legal and finance/banking field for conducting the
affairs of the Company effectively.
Change in Key Managerial Personnel of the Company:
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
On the recommendation of Audit Committee & Nomination & Remuneration Committee,
the Board of Directors and at it's meeting held on May 29, 2024 appointed Mr. Deepak
Dineshh Kacha as a Chief Financial Officer who was earlier appointed as Interim Chief
Financial Officer of the Company.
COMPANY SECRETARY & COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Ms. Shraddha Prakash Mehta (Membership No: A44186), Company Secretary & Compliance
Officer tendered her resignation from the office w.e.f. close of Business hours of April
22, 2024. The Board of Directors based on the recommendation of Nomination &
Remuneration Committee at it's meeting held on July 11, 2024 appointed Ms. Anmol Ashvin
Patni (Membership No: F13670) as Company Secretary & Compliance officer of the Company
w.e.f. July 11, 2024.
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE (D AND O INSURANCE'):
With the continuous effort of becoming a qualitative Corporate Governance Company and
in order to safeguard the interest of our Directors and Officers, the Company has renewed
Directors and Officers insurance (D and O insurance') from TATA AIG General
Insurance Company Ltd, one of the most preferred liability insurance underwriters among
corporates in India on a voluntary basis.
CREDIT RATING OF THE COMPANY:
In April 2025, India Ratings & Research rated the outlook on the various
instruments of the Company and assigned an IND BB+/Stable on the Long-Term Bank Facilities
and IND A4+ on the Short-Term Bank Facilities.
VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER:
A fraud and corruption free environment in a Company is the objective and in view of
that, a Vigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower) Policy has been adopted by the Board for
Directors and employees, which is uploaded on the website of the Company under the heading
polices at https://www.jfll.com pursuant to the provisions of section 177(9) &
(10) of the Companies Act, 2013. No complaint of this nature has been received by the
Audit Committee during the year under review.
ANNUAL RETURN:
The Annual Return for FY 2024-25 as per provisions of the Act and Rules thereto, is
available on the Company's website at https://www. jfll.com/financials/
STATUTORY AUDITOR:
The Members of the Company at their 18th Annual General Meeting held on September 21,
2024 appointed M/s GMCS & Co. (Firm Registration No. 141236W), Statutory Auditors of
the Company for a further period of five years i.e., commencing from the conclusion of the
18th AGM till the conclusion of 23rd Annual General Meeting.
M/s GMCS & Co has audited the book of accounts of the Company for the Financial
Year ended March 31, 2025 and have issued the Auditors' Report thereon. There are no
qualifications or reservations or adverse remarks or disclaimers in the said Report. The
report of the Statutory Auditors on Standalone & Consolidated Financial Statements
forms a part of the Annual Report. There are no specifications, reservations, adverse
remarks on disclosure by the Statutory Auditors in their report. They have not reported
any incident of fraud to the Audit Committee of the Company during the year under review.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR:
Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 inter-alia requires every listed Company to
annex with its Board's report, a Secretarial Audit Report given by a Company Secretary in
practice, in the prescribed form. The Board appointed Parikh & Associates
(Registration No. P1988MH009800), Practicing Company Secretaries, as Secretarial Auditor
to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Company for the FY 2024-2025 and their report is
annexed to this report as Annexure - A.
The Board has also appointed Parikh & Associates as Secretarial Auditor to conduct
Secretarial Audit of the Company for a period of 5 (Five) consecutive years from FY
2025-26 till FY 2029-2030, subject to approval of the Members of the Company at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL WITH REFERENCE TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company has adequate financial control procedure commensurate with its size and
nature of business. These controls include well defined policies, guidelines, standard
operating procedure, authorization and approval procedures. The internal financial control
of the Company is adequate to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the accounting
records, timely preparation of reliable financial information, prevention and detection of
frauds and errors, safeguarding of the assets, and that the business is conducted in an
orderly and efficient manner.
DEPOSITS:
The Company has not invited/ accepted any deposits from the public during the year
ended March 31, 2025. Hence, there were no unclaimed or unpaid deposits as on March 31,
2025.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE:
During the year under review, there has been no such significant and material orders
passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and
Company's operations in future.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
As per the provision of Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 every company having
net worth of Rs. 500 Cr (five hundred crore) or more, or turnover of Rs. 1,000 (one
thousand crore) or more or a net profit of Rs. 5 (five crore) or more during immediately
preceding financial year shall constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
However, during the preceding financial year, the Company did not fall under the aforesaid
criteria to constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and contribute funds
towards CSR activities during the period.
Further, as per section 135(9) of the Act provides an exemption from the requirement of
constituting a CSR Committee if the amount to be spent by the company referred under
section 135(5) of the Act does not exceed Rs. 50 lakhs in a financial year. In such cases,
the functions of CSR Committee as provided under section 135 of the Act shall be
discharged by the Board of Directors of such company.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the requirement under section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 with
respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed that:
- in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025,
the applicable accounting standards read with requirements set out under Schedule III to
the Act have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
- the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and
made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2025 and of the profit and
loss of the Company for that period;
- the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care 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;
- the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
- the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company
and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
- the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of
all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
RISK MANAGEMENT:
The Company has developed and implemented on voluntary basis, a Risk Management Policy
which identifies and, monitors major risks which may threaten the existence of the
Company. The same has also been adopted by our Board and is also subject to its review
from time to time. Risk mitigation process and measures have been also formulated and
clearly spelled out in the said policy.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS' DECLARATION:
The Company has received the necessary declaration from each Independent Director in
accordance with Section 149(7) of the Act and Regulations 16(1)(b) and 25(8) of the SEBI
Listing Regulations, that he/she meets the criteria of independence as laid out in Section
149(6) of the Act and Regulations 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in the circumstances which may
affect their status as Independent Directors of the Company and the Board is satisfied
with their integrity, expertise, and experience.
COMPANY'S POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION INCLUDING CRITERIA FOR
DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS, POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES, INDEPENDENCE OF A DIRECTOR AND OTHER
MATTERS PROVIDED UNDER SUB- SECTION (3) OF SECTION 178:
A policy known as "Appointment criteria for Directors & Senior Management
and their Remuneration Policy" approved by the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee and Board is followed by the Company on remuneration of Directors and Senior
Management employees as required under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule
6 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014. The Policy aims at
attracting and retaining high caliber personnel from diverse educational fields and with
varied experience to serve on the Board for guiding the Management team to enhanced
organizational performance.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given and securities provided
along with the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed to be
utilized by the recipient under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 amended from time
to time, are forming part of the notes to the financial statements provided in this Annual
Report.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES REFERRED TO
IN SUB-SECTION (1) OF
SECTION 188 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
The particulars of material contracts or arrangements made with related parties
referred to in section 188(1) of the Companies Act 2013, in the prescribed form AOC-2 is
appended as Annexure - B to the Boards' Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEE:
Details in terms of the provisions of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration) Rules 2014, the names and other
particulars of the employee are appended as Annexure - C to the Boards' Report.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3)
of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a
statement showing the names and other particulars of employees drawing remuneration in
excess of the limits set out in the said Rules forms part of this report, is annexed
herewith as Annexure - C.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Jet Freight is one of the leading freight forwarders today, offering complete logistics
solutions. The vision of the Company is to be a growth-oriented company by becoming the
indisputable choice in total logistics management and serving the global customer by
adhering to the corporate governance norms and creating value for our stakeholders.
The Company is committed to transparency in all its dealings and places high emphasis
on business ethics. Our Corporate Governance norms guide the conduct of affairs of the
Company and clearly delineate the roles, responsibilities, and authorities at each level
of its governance structure and key functionaries involved in the governance.
A detailed Report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificate from a Practicing
Company Secretary regarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as
stipulated under Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations is included as a separate
section and forms part of this Annual Report.
General Meeting:
The 18th Annual General Meeting of the Members was held on 21st September,
2024. Meetings of the Board:
During the Financial Year 2024-2025, the Board of Directors met Six times
viz. on May 29, 2024; July 11, 2024; August 12, 2024; August 27, 2024; November 11, 2024
and February 13, 2025.
The Committees of the Board usually meet on the day of the Board meeting, or whenever
the need arises for transacting business. Details of the composition of the Board and its
Committees as well as details of Board and Committee meetings held during the year under
review and Directors attending the same are given in the Corporate Governance Report
forming part of this Report.
In accordance with the Regulation 34 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, ensuring
that we follow the corporate governance guidelines and diligently follow best corporate
practices, the Company presents disclosures on the Corporate Governance Report along with
the Certificate from a Practicing Company Secretary, certifying compliance with conditions
of Corporate Governance, required under Section C of Schedule V of SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015 is annexed herewith as Annexure - D and forms part of this
Report.
Committees of the Board:
Audit Committee:
The Audit Committee of the Company comprised Four Non-Executive Directors
three of whom are Independent Directors. Details of the composition of Audit Committee as
on March 31, 2025 is given hereunder:
- Mr. Ajay Madhusudan Gandeja Chairperson
- Mr. Keki Cusrow Patel Member*
- Ms. Jaya Ankur Singhania Member**
- Mrs. Agnes Francis Theknath Member
- Mr. Rushabh Prashant Patil Member
Mr. Keki Cusrow Patel, Independent Director tendered his resignation
w.e.f. April 02, 2024 and he ceased to be member of the Audit Committee.
Ms. Jaya Ankur Singhania, Additional Director in the Category of
Independent Director was appointed as member of the Audit Committee
w.e.f. May 07, 2024.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS
AND OUTGO:
The information under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 for the year ended March 31, 2025
is given below:
- Conservation of Energy:
- The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy:
The operations of the Company do not involve high energy consumption. However, the
Company has for many years now been laying great emphasis on the Conservation of Energy
and has taken several measures including regular monitoring of consumption, implementation
of viable energy saving proposals, improved maintenance of systems etc.
- The steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy:
Nil
- The capital investment on energy conservation equipments:
Nil
- Technology Absorption:
- The efforts made towards technology absorption:
Nil
- The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or
import substitution:
Nil
- In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the
beginning of the Financial Year):
a) the details of technology |
} |
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b) the year of Import |
Nil |
c) whether the technology been fully absorbed |
d) If not fully absorbed, areas where this has not taken place,
reasons therefore and future plan of action |
|
- The expenditure incurred on Research and Development during the year included in the
manufacturing cost.-
Nil
- Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
(Figures in Rupees)
Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-2024 |
Foreign Exchange Earnings |
16,46,49,135 |
11,01,56,149 |
Foreign Exchange outgo |
8,22,87,007 |
5,62,36,359 |
FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION MADE BY THE BOARD OF ITS OWN PERFORMANCE AND THAT
OF ITS COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS:
Pursuant to Section 134(3) read with Rule 8(4) of the Companies (Account) Rules, 2014
& Section 178(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, a formal annual evaluation needs to be
conducted by the Board of its own performance and that of its committees and individual
Directors. Schedule IV to the Companies Act 2013 states that the performance evaluation of
Independent Directors shall be done by the entire Board of Directors, excluding the
Director being evaluated.
The Board based on evaluation criteria recommended by the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee' and Code for Independent Directors' evaluated the
performance of Board members.
The Board after due discussion and taking into consideration of the various aspects
such as Knowledge and skills, Competency, Financial literacy, Attendance at the Meeting,
Responsibility towards the Board, Qualifications, Experience, Fulfillment of functions
assigned to him, Ability to function as a team, Initiative Availability & Attendance,
Commitment, Contribution; expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process and
performance of the Board.
DISCLOSURES UNDER THE SEXUAL HARRASMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,
PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL)
ACT, 2013:
The Company has been employing women employees in various cadres within its Registered
Office and its Branches. The Company has in place a policy against Sexual Harassment in
line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The Company has gone a step ahead and made the
policy gender-neutral and applicable to all employees irrespective of their sexual
orientation or preferences. An Internal Complaint Committee along with co- opted members
for various branches are set up to redress complaints if received and are monitored on
regular basis. During the year under review, the Company did not receive any complaint
regarding sexual harassment.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Company has in place proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of the
applicable secretarial standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
SUSTAINABILITY
The Company continues with its journey on sustainable development with conscious
efforts to minimize the environmental impact caused by its operations and simultaneously
taking responsibility to enable communities to Rise without losing focus on economic
performance.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We place on record our appreciation of the contribution made by employees at all
levels. Our resilience to meet challenges was made possible by their hard work,
solidarity, cooperation and support.
Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record their appreciation and sincere
gratitude to the Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra, Bankers to the
Company, the Airlines, customers, and its employees/consultants for their valuable support
and look forward to their continued co-operation in the years to come.
Your Directors acknowledge the support and co-operation received from the employees and
all those who have helped in the day-to-day management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
JET FREIGHT LOGISTICS LIMITED,
Richard Theknath
Chairman & Managing Director DIN: 01337478
Place: Mumbai
Dated: 28-08-2025
To,
The Members,
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