The Board of Directors of the Company comprises of following Directors and KMPs as on 31 March 2024:
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Sr.
No.
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Name of Members
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Designation
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1.
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Mr. Kuldeep Jain
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Managing Director
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2.
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Mr. Pratap Jain
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Director
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3.
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Mr. Sumit Banerjee
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Independent Director
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4.
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Ms. Deepali Bahl
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Nominee Director
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5.
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Mr. Darius Rustom Lilaoonwala
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Nominee Director
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6.
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Mr. Krishna Subramanian Iyer
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Director
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7.
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Mr. Nawal Saini
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Director
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8.
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Mr. Sridhar Rengan
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Director
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9.
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Mr. Sarath Ruthvic Prabhala*
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Director
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10.
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Mr. Murzash Manekshana
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Director
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11.
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Ms. Tanya Mehta
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Director
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12.
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Mr. Nikunj Ghodawat
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Chief Financial Officer
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13.
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Ms. Ratika Ravi Gandhi
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Company Secretary
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and Compliance Officer
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The following are the changes in the Board position until 12 August 2024 and were in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013:
i. Ms. Deepa Agar Hingorani (DIN: 00206310), a nominee of Augment India I Holdings, LLC, tendered her resignation, vide resignation letter dated 12 May 2023, from the directorship of the Company with effect from the close of business hours of 25 May 2023. she was nominated by Augment India I holdings LLC pursuant to the amended and restated shareholder's agreement dated December 10, 2021 executed by and amongst Augment India I holdings LLC, DSDG Holdings APS, UK Climate Investments Apollo Limited, the Company, Mr. Kuldeep Jain, Ms. Nidhi Jain and KEMPINC LLP and had tendered her
resignation to the Board with effect to the first closing Board Meeting dated April 22, 2023 and amended by the amendment agreement dated May 04, 2023, executed by and amongst the Company, Mr. Kuldeep Jain and BGTF One Holdings (DIFC) Limited;
ii. Mr. Krishna Subramanian Iyer, (DIN: 07570934), appointed as a non-executive additional director in the Board meeting held on 25 May 2023 and appointed as a Director in the extra-ordinary general meeting held on the same day i.e. 25 May 2023 as a non-executive director;
iii. Mr. Nawal Saini, (DIN: 08259154), appointed as a non-executive additional director in the Board meeting held on 25 May 2023 and appointed as a Director in the extra-ordinary general meeting held on the same day i.e. 25 May 2023 as a non-executive director;
iv. Mr. Sridhar Rengan, (DIN: 03139082), appointed as a non-executive additional director in the Board meeting held on 25 May 2023 and regularised in the extra-ordinary general meeting held on the same day i.e. 25 May 2023 as a non-executive director;
v. Mr. Sarath Ruthvic Prabhala, (DIN: 10155750), appointed as a non-executive additional director in the Board meeting held on 25 May 2023 and appointed as a Directorin the extra-ordinary general meeting held on the same day i.e. 25 May 2023;
vi. Ms. Deepa Agar Hingorani, (DIN: 00206310), appointed as a non-executive additional director in the Board meeting held on 25 May 2023 with effect from the close of business hours of 25 May 2023 and regularised in the extra-ordinary general meeting held on the same day i.e. 25 May 2023 with effect from the close of business hours of 25 May
2023. Further, Ms. Deepa Agar Hingorani pursuant to and as per the terms of the Amended and Restated Shareholders' Agreement dated April 22, 2023, entered into by and amongst the Company, BGTF One Holdings (DIFC) Limited, Augment India I Holdings, LLC, DSDG Holding APS (“IFU”), UK Climate Investments Apollo Limited, KEMPINC, LLP, Mr. Kuldeep Jain and Mrs. Nidhi Jain, the Company was required to appoint directors nominated by IFU as non-executive directors on the Board of the Company.
vii. Ms. Deepa Agar Hingorani (DIN: 00206310) tendered her resignation, vide resignation letter dated 17 October 2023, from the directorship of the Company with effect from the close of business hours of 26 October 2023;
viii. Mr. Christoph Maria Wolf (DIN: 06758229), an Independent Director, tendered his resignation, vide resignation letter dated 19 October 2023, from the directorship of the Company with effect from the close of business hours of 26 October 2023;
ix. Mr. Somak Biman Ghosh (DIN: 01092116), an Independent Director, tendered his resignation, vide resignation letter dated 19 October 2023, from the directorship of the Company with effect from the close of business hours of 26 October 2023;
x. Mr. Viktor Yuryevich Kats (DIN: 09274441), a nominee of Augment India I Holdings LLC, has tendered his resignation, vide resignation letter dated 25 October 2023, from the directorship of the Company with effect from the close of business hours of 26 October 2023;
xi. Mr. Murzash Manekshana, (DIN: 00207311), appointed as a non-executive additional director in the Board meeting held on 26 October 2023 and appointed as a Directorin the extra-ordinary general meeting held on the same day i.e. 26 October 2023;
xii. Ms. Tanya Mehta, (DIN: 10335628), appointed as a non-executive additional director in the Board meeting held on 26 October 2023 and appointed as a Directorin the extra-ordinary general meeting held on the same day i.e. 26 October 2023;
xiii. Mr. Richard Abel (DIN: 08044310), a nominee of UK Climate Investments Apollo Limited (UKCI), tendered his resignation, vide resignation letter dated 26 October 2023, from the directorship of the Company with effect from the close of business hours of 26 October 2023;
xiv. *Mr. Sarath Ruthvic Prabhala, (DIN: 10155750), an non-executive director, tendered his resignation, vide resignation letter dated 24 May 2024, from the directorship of the Company with effect from the close of business hours of 27 May 2024; and
xv. Ms. Pooja Aggarwal (DIN: 07515355), appointed as a non-executive additional director in the Board meeting held on 27 May 2024 and regularised in the extra-ordinary general meeting held on the same day i.e. 30 May, 2024.
Board Evaluation:
Since the Company is a private limited Company, the disclosure on annual evaluation of the performance is not applicable.
Number of Meetings of the Board of Directors:
The Board of Directors duly met 11 (Eleven) times during the year on 05 May 2023, 25 May 2023, 29 May 2023, 04 August 2023, 14 September 2023, 19 October 2023, 25 October 2023, 26 October 2023, 09 November 2023, 12 December 2023 and 13 February 2024 respectively.
The details of attendance of the Directors in meetings held during the year are as follows:
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Name of the Director Meetings
entitled to ettend
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Meetings
attended
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Mr. Kuldeep Jain
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11
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11
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Mr. Pratap Jain
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11
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9
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Mr. Somak Bimal Ghosh1
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8
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8
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Mr. Sumit Banerjee
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11
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11
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Mr. Christoph Maria Wolff1
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8
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6
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Mr. Richard Abel1
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8
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8
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Mr. Darius Rustom Lilaoonwala
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11
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11
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Mr. Viktor Yuryevich Kats1
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8
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8
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Ms. Deepali Bahl
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11
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11
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Ms. Deepa Agar Hingorani1
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8
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5
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Mr. Nawal Saini#
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9
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5
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Mr. Sridhar Rengan#
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9
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5
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Mr. Krishna Subramanian Iyer#
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9
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9
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Mr. Sarath Ruthvic Prabhala1#
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9
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5
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Ms. Tanya Mehta#
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3
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3
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Mr. Murzash Manekshana#
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3
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2
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Independent Directors Meeting:
Meeting(s):
During the financial year 2023-24 the Board consisted of one Independent Director i.e. Mr. Sumit Banerjee (DIN No. 00213826), hence the requirement of holding the Independent Directors meetings was not be applicable.
The Independent Director of the Company was also enlightened of his roles, functions and duties keeping in mind the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Declaration by Independent Director:
The Independent Director has submitted declaration of independence, as required under section 149(7) of the Act, stating that he meets the criteria of independence as provided in section 149(6) of the Act.
The Board took on record the declaration and confirmation submitted by the Independent Director. The declaration is placed on the website of the Company https://www.cleanmax.com/pdf
sumit_banerjee_Independent_director_disclosre_signed_
apr24.pdf
Project Monitoring & Finance Committee (PMFC):
The Finance Committee was dissolved on 25 May 2023 and during the financial year 2023-24, one (!) meeting was held on 19 May 2023.
Further, during the year under review, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 25 May 2023 constituted PMFC. The functions of the PMFC include availing financial facilities, borrowing and / or lending and / or give guarantee and /or provide security availed in respect of loans of the Company or of its wholly owned subsidiaries, subsidiaries, step down subsidiaries, Joint venture, associates entities including LLP's. To approve investments of the Company's funds in subsidiaries / associates / SPVs within the approved limits. Any other powers as may be deemed fit and approved by the Board from time to
time within the applicable provisions under the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder read along with the Articles of Association of the Company.
The composition of PMFC as on 31 March 2024 is as follows:
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Sr. Name of No. Members
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Designation
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1. Mr. Kuldeep Jain
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Managing Director
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2. Mr. Krishna Subramanian Iyer
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Director
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3. Ms. Deepali Bahl
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Nominee Director
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4. Mr. Murzash Manekshana
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Director
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5. Mr. Nikunj Ghodawat Chief Financial Officer
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The Committee members duly met 10 (Ten) times during the year on 23 June 2023, 31 July 2023, 08 September 2023, 27 September 2023, 05 October 2023, 09 November 2023, 14 December 2023, 19 January 2024, 13 February 2024, 22 March 2024.
The details of attendance of the Members in meetings held during the year is as follows:
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Name of Members
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Meetings entitled to attend
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Meetings
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attended
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Mr. Kuldeep Jain
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10
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9
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Mr. Krishna Subramanian Iyer
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10
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10
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Ms. Deepali Bahl
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10
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10
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Mr. Murzash Manekshana
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5
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4
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Mr. Nikunj Ghodawat
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10
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10
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Nomination and Remuneration Committee (’NRC’):
The functions of the NRC includes recommending appointments of Directors and KMPs / SMPs to the Board which includes identifying persons who are qualified to become Directors and who may be appointed as key managerial personnel or any other employees on such higher position as deemed in accordance with the criteria laid down and recommending to the Board their appointment and removal, formulate criteria for the evaluation of the performance of Directors on the Board of Directors. Further the committee shall perform any such acts as deemed fit approved by the Board time to time within the applicable provisions under the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder read along with the Articles of Association of the Company.
The composition of NRC :
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Sr.
No.
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Name of Members
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Designation
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1.
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Mr. Kuldeep Jain
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Managing Director
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2.
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Mr. Sumit Banerjee
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Independent Director
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3.
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Mr. Krishna Subramanian Iyer1 Director
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4.
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Mr. Murzash Manekshana
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Director
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5.
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Mr. Darius Rustom Lilaoonwala Nominee Director
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6.
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Mr. Nawal Saini#
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Director
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* Mr. Krishna Subramanian Iyer (DIN: 07570934), non - executive director has stepped down from the committee w.e.f. 27 May 2024.
# Mr. Nawal Saini (DIN: 08259154), non -executive director has been appointed as committee member w.e.f. 27 May 2024.
The Committee members duly met 3 (Three) times during the year on 25 May 2023, 04 August 2023 and 26 October 2023.
The details of attendance of the Members in meetings held during the year is as follows:
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Name of Members
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Meetings entitled to
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Meetings
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attend
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attended
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Mr. Kuldeep Jain
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3
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3
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Mr. Sumit Banerjee
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3
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3
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Mr. Somak Biman Ghosh
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1
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1
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Mr. Richard Abel
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1
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1
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Mr. Viktor Yuryevich Kats
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1
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1
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Mr. Krishna Subramanian Iye
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r 2
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2
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Mr. Darius Rustom Lilaoonwala 3
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3
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Note: Mr. Richard Abel (DIN: 08044310), a nominee of UK Climate Investments Apollo Limited (UKCI), tendered his resignation, vide resignation letter dated 26 October 2023, from the directorship of the Company with effect from the close of business hours of 26 October 2023;
Mr. Viktor Yuryevich Kats (DIN: 09274441), a nominee of Augment India I Holdings LLC, has tendered his
resignation, vide resignation letter dated 25 October 2023, from the directorship of the Company with effect from the close of business hours of 26 October 2023;
Mr. Somak Biman Ghosh (DIN: 01092116), an Independent Director, tendered his resignation, vide resignation letter dated 19 October 2023, from the directorship of the Company with effect from the close of business hours of 26 October 2023;
Management Investment Committee (‘MIC’):
The MIC is a committee of the Senior Management of the Company. The function of the MIC is to provide to the Board and Investors the details of the projects approved by it on a monthly basis (and otherwise, as and when sought by any of the Investors and/ or the Projects Monitoring and Finance Committee) as well as any information with regard to the activities of the Company and the operations and decisions undertaken by the MIC which may be reasonably requested in form of monthly management information system (MIS) reports including suitable operational reports.
Further the committee shall perform any such acts as may be deemed fit and approved by the Board from time to time within the applicable provisions under the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder read along with the articles of association of the Company.
The Composition of the Management Investment Committee:
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Sr. Name of No. Members
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Designation
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1. Mr. Kuldeep Jain
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Managing Director
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2. Mr. Nikunj Ghodawat
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Chief Financial Officer
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3. Mr. Tejus AV
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Chief Commercial Officer
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4. Mr. Pramod Deore Chief Operating Officer (Rooftop)
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5. Col. Narendra Verma2
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Chief Operating Officer (Utility scale)
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6. Mr. Amit Jain
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Chief Procurement Officer
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Sustainability Committee:
During the year under review, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 25 May 2023 constituted Sustainability Committee. The Committee was constituted to lead the implementation of the GHG Targets and ESG integration. The Committee is not Sub-committee of Board. Further the Committee shall perform any such acts as deemed fit approved by the Board time to time within the applicable provisions under the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under read along with the articles of association of the Company.
The Composition of the Sustainability Committee:
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Sr. Name of No. Members
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Designation
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1.
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Ms. Dina DelPino
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HSSE Expert
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2.
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Mr. Nikhil Garg
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Committee Member
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3.
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Mr. Shanmugakumar Gomathinayagam
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Committee Member
|
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4.
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Mr. Pramod Deore
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Chief Operating Officer (Rooftop)
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5.
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Col. Narendra Verma2
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Chief Operating Officer (Utility Scale)
|
|
6.
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Mr. Amit Jain#
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Chief Procurement Officer
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*Col. Narendra Verma resigned from the Company and hence the Committee has been reconstituted on 24 May 2024.
#Mr. Amit Jain was inducted into the committee as a member w.e.f. 24 May 2024.
Policy on Directors’ Appointment, Remuneration and other details:
The Company's policy on directors' appointment and remuneration and other matters provided in section 178(3) of the Act has been disclosed in Annexure III.
Vigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower Policy):
The Company has established a Vigil Mechanism and adopted Vigil Mechanism Policy that enables the directors and group employees to bring to the attention of the management any issue which is perceived to be in violation of or in conflict with the fundamental business principles of the Company. The Vigil Mechanism provides for (a) adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use the Vigil Mechanism; and (b) direct access to the Board of Directors of the Company or any authorized person in appropriate or exceptional cases. The Vigil Mechanism Policy is uploaded on the webpage of the Company:
https://www.cleanmax.com/corporate-governance-policies.php
Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (Fair Disclosure Policy):
During the year under review, pursuant to Regulation 8(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015) read with Regulation 51(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, the Company has established the Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information to ensure timely, fair and adequate disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information ("UPSI"). The Fair Disclosure Policy is uploaded on the webpage of the Company: https://www.cleanmax.com/corporate-governance-poli cies.php
Policy for preservation of documents and Archival Policy:
Pursuant to provisions of Regulation 9 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, the Company has adopted the Policy for Preservation of documents and Archival Policy to aid the employees in handling the documents efficiently either in physical form or in electronic form. It covers various aspects on preservation of the documents, archival of the same and safe disposal/ destruction of the documents. The Policy on Preservation and Archival of Documents is uploaded on the webpage of the Company.
https://www.cleanmax.com/corporate-governance-poli
cies.php
Disclosure under Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 and Internal Complaints Committee:
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013.
All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. There were no cases reported during the financial year 2023-24 under the company's policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace nor any complaint remains outstanding for redressal as on 31 March 2024.
Disclosure under The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 as on 31 March 2024 are as follows:
- No. of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year: Nil
- No. of complaints disposed off during the year: Not Applicable
- No. of cases pending for more than 90 days: Not Applicable
- No. of workshop or awareness program against sexual harassment carried out- 6 (Six)
- Nature of action taken by the employer or district officer- Not Applicable
The Company has constituted Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) for each branch/office where there are 10 or more than 10 employees.
Statement regarding opinion of the Board with regard to integrity, expertise and experience (including the proficiency) of the Independent Directors appointed during the year:
During the year under review, no Independent Directors were appointed.
Further, existing independent director possess the qualities such as integrity, expertise and experience (including the proficiency) and is independent of the management of the Company.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments under section 186:
Your Company is engaged in provisions of infrastructural facilities, therefore, exempted from compliance of applicable provisions of section 186 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules thereunder.
Related Party Transaction:
All the related party transactions entered into, during the financial year, were at arm's length and were in the ordinary course of business. A detailed report on arrangements made during the financial year 2023-24, being arm's length transactions have been reported and annexed hereto in Form AOC-2 as Annexure IV forms part of this Report.
Further, the disclosures as required under in para A of Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended have been disclosed under the financial statement which forms part of this Annual Report.
Employees Stock Option Scheme:
Details of the shares issued under Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) and the disclosures in compliance with section 62 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 are set out in the Annexure V to this report.
Directors’ Responsibility Statement:
Pursuant to provisions of section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder, the directors to the best of their knowledge and ability confirm that:
a in the preparation of annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b the accounting policies selected have been applied consistently and judgements and estimates made that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period
c proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
d the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e the Company has laid down internal financial controls and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f your Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Details in respect of frauds reported by auditors Under sub-section (12) of section 143 other than those which are reportable to the Central Government:
During the year under review, there were no frauds reported by the Auditors of the Company to the Board under sub-section 12 of section 143 of Companies Act, 2013. Hence, there is nothing to report under section 134(3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Reporting to Reserve Bank of India:
Downstream investment reporting:
The Company has complied with the FEMA regulations. Further, the Company has made investment in its subsidiaries and have complied with filings of downstream investment with Reserve Bank of India.
Disclosure in respect of status of application or proceeding pending under the insolvency and bankruptcy code:
During the year under review, no application was made or any proceedings were pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Disclosure relating to difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one-time settlement and valuation done while taking loan from bank or financial institutions along with the reasons thereof:
During the year under review, no such one-time settlement was done in respect of any loan taken by the Company from Banks / Financial Institutions.
Compliance of applicable Secretarial Standards:
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards on Board Meetings and General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), as applicable to the Company.
Acknowledgements:
We thank our clients, vendors, investors, bankers, employees, volunteers, business partners, government and regulatory authorities for their continued support during the year. We place on record our appreciation for the contribution made by our employees for their hard work, dedication and commitment. The enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of the employees have enabled your Company to remain an industry leader in C&I sector. Our consistent growth was made possible by their hard work, solidarity, co-operation and support.
On behalf of the Board of Director of
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Private Limited
Kuldeep Jain Pratap Jain
Managing Director Director
DIN: 02683041 DIN: 00101829
Address: 13/A, Peregrine Apt 400, Veer Savarkar Marg, Address: 13/A, Peregrine Apt 400, Veer Savarkar Marg,
Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400025, Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400025,
Maharashtra, India Maharashtra, India
Date: 12 August 2024.
Place: Mumbai
1
Please refer point “Board and Key managerial personal details” for resignation dates.
#Please refer point “Board and Key managerial personal details” for appointment dates.
2
Col. Narendra Verma resigned from the Company and hence the Committee has been reconstituted on 24 May 2024.
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