BSE Prices delayed by 5 minutes... << Prices as on Aug 18, 2025 >>   ABB  5037.7 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.18]  ACC  1844.25 ATS - Market Arrow  [3.44]  AMBUJA CEM  590.05 ATS - Market Arrow  [2.06]  ASIAN PAINTS  2587.2 ATS - Market Arrow  [2.29]  AXIS BANK  1082.15 ATS - Market Arrow  [1.37]  BAJAJ AUTO  8588.1 ATS - Market Arrow  [4.61]  BANKOFBARODA  242.75 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.02]  BHARTI AIRTE  1892.9 ATS - Market Arrow  [1.04]  BHEL  216.65 ATS - Market Arrow  [-2.17]  BPCL  314 ATS - Market Arrow  [-1.24]  BRITANIAINDS  5440.35 ATS - Market Arrow  [2.53]  CIPLA  1564.4 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.04]  COAL INDIA  388.3 ATS - Market Arrow  [1.05]  COLGATEPALMO  2224 ATS - Market Arrow  [3.24]  DABUR INDIA  518.9 ATS - Market Arrow  [3.52]  DLF  768.95 ATS - Market Arrow  [2.36]  DRREDDYSLAB  1263.85 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.37]  GAIL  173.7 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.00]  GRASIM INDS  2846.8 ATS - Market Arrow  [3.00]  HCLTECHNOLOG  1487.25 ATS - Market Arrow  [-0.11]  HDFC BANK  2003.65 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.62]  HEROMOTOCORP  4983.85 ATS - Market Arrow  [5.90]  HIND.UNILEV  2568.8 ATS - Market Arrow  [3.46]  HINDALCO  714.3 ATS - Market Arrow  [2.77]  ICICI BANK  1434.6 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.51]  INDIANHOTELS  775.35 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.14]  INDUSINDBANK  788.5 ATS - Market Arrow  [2.43]  INFOSYS  1435.6 ATS - Market Arrow  [-0.82]  ITC LTD  406.2 ATS - Market Arrow  [-1.26]  JINDALSTLPOW  993.6 ATS - Market Arrow  [1.90]  KOTAK BANK  2001.3 ATS - Market Arrow  [1.13]  L&T  3633.75 ATS - Market Arrow  [-1.18]  LUPIN  1969.45 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.49]  MAH&MAH  3380.95 ATS - Market Arrow  [3.54]  MARUTI SUZUK  14075.3 ATS - Market Arrow  [8.94]  MTNL  43 ATS - Market Arrow  [1.58]  NESTLE  1143.9 ATS - Market Arrow  [5.01]  NIIT  109.8 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.37]  NMDC  69.58 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.20]  NTPC  336.2 ATS - Market Arrow  [-0.91]  ONGC  238.4 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.63]  PNB  106.85 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.56]  POWER GRID  290.55 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.66]  RIL  1380.95 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.52]  SBI  827 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.04]  SESA GOA  438.1 ATS - Market Arrow  [1.82]  SHIPPINGCORP  212.35 ATS - Market Arrow  [2.12]  SUNPHRMINDS  1632.4 ATS - Market Arrow  [-0.62]  TATA CHEM  945.85 ATS - Market Arrow  [1.30]  TATA GLOBAL  1072.15 ATS - Market Arrow  [2.13]  TATA MOTORS  676.4 ATS - Market Arrow  [1.78]  TATA STEEL  157.95 ATS - Market Arrow  [1.71]  TATAPOWERCOM  387.2 ATS - Market Arrow  [0.53]  TCS  3011.95 ATS - Market Arrow  [-0.33]  TECH MAHINDR  1471.55 ATS - Market Arrow  [-0.99]  ULTRATECHCEM  12764.5 ATS - Market Arrow  [3.79]  UNITED SPIRI  1306.85 ATS - Market Arrow  [-0.86]  WIPRO  245.15 ATS - Market Arrow  [-0.65]  ZEETELEFILMS  116.05 ATS - Market Arrow  [-0.13]  

Step Two Corporation Ltd.

Directors Report

BSE: 531509ISIN: INE623D01015INDUSTRY: Finance & Investments

BSE   Rs 37.25   Open: 37.10   Today's Range 37.10
37.25
-0.03 ( -0.08 %) Prev Close: 37.28 52 Week Range 24.75
44.87
You can view full text of the latest Director's Report for the company.
Market Cap. (Rs.) 27.55 Cr. P/BV 3.27 Book Value (Rs.) 11.39
52 Week High/Low (Rs.) 45/25 FV/ML 10/1 P/E(X) 0.00
Bookclosure 24/09/2024 EPS (Rs.) 0.00 Div Yield (%) 0.00
Year End :2024-03 

Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the Thirtieth Annual report on the business and
operations of the Company together with Audited statements of accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2024.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The summarised financial results of the Company are given here under:

Current

Previous

Year

Year

(Rs.’00)

(Rs.’00)

Profit before Interest, Depreciation & taxes

(46,352)

67,400

Less: Finance Charges

2,779

3,478

Profit / (Loss) before Depreciation & Taxes

(49,131)

63,921

Less: Depreciation

212

110

Profit/(Loss) Before Provision & Taxes

(49,343)

63,811

Current Tax

0

14,255

Add/(Less): Deferred Tax

19,521

(3)

Income Tax for the previous year

(43)

Profit/(Loss) after Tax

(29,864)

49,553

Transfer to Reserve Fund

0

9,911

Less: Excess Provision written back

2,251

Balance brought forward from last year

92,320

50,426

Balance Carried to Balance Sheet

62456

92,320

COMPANY PERFORMANCE AND REVIEW OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS

During the year, the revenue from operations of your Company decresed by 166% over the previous
year. The Company has recorded a loss of Rs. 29.86 lacs for the financial year ended 31st March,
2024

Your Directors are striving for increase in revenue of the Company and thereby increasing
profitability.

DIVIDEND

With a view to conserving resources and building up reserves, your Directors do not recommend
payment of Dividend for the year.

STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS

Your directors are hopeful that the performance of the Company will improve in the coming year.

MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL
POSITION OF THE COMPANY

There are no material changes or commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which
have occurred between the end of the financial year 2023-24 and the date of this report.

FUTURE OUTLOOK

The general business conditions affecting business are expected to remain stable and company is
expected to perform well.

DEPOSITS

The Company has not invited or accepted deposits from the public covered under Section 73 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Acceptance ofDeposits) Rules, 2014.

TRANSFER TO RESERVES

No amount has been transferred to the Reserve Fund.

SHARE CAPITAL

As on 31st March, 2024, the Company’s paid-up Equity Share Capital was Rs. 4,24,73,000/-
comprising of 42,47,300 Equity Shares of Face Value of Rs. 10/- each and Rs. 34,95,600/-
received on account of 8,04,800 forfeited shares. There has not been any change in the Equity
Share Capital of the Company during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024. During the
F inancial Year 2023 -2024, your Company has neither issued any shares or convertible securities
nor has granted any stock options or sweat equity. The Authorised Share Capital of the Company
was increased from 53,50,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each amounting to Rs.5,35,00,000/- to
78,50,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each amounting to Rs.7,85,00,000/-, during the Financial
Year ended 31st March, 2024.

CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY

There has not been any change in the nature of business of the Company during the FY ended 31st
March, 2024.

MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

During the financial year ended 31st March, 2024, 7 Board Meetings were held on 26th May,
2023, 08th August, 2023,09th August,2023,16th August,2023, 09th November, 2023, 03rd
January, 2024, 13th F ebruary, 2024. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the
period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.

Attendance of directors at the Board Meetings [Whether attended (Yes/No)]:

Board

Mr. Anuj

Mr. Laxmikant

Mr. Anup

Ms. Poonam

Meeting

Agarwal

Jajodia

Chattopadhyay

Bathwal

Date

(DIN-02984121)

(DIN-00570216)

(DIN-10042485)

(DIN-10045592)

26th May,
2023

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

08th August,

2023

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

09th August,

2023

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

16th August,

2023

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

09th JNovember,

2023

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

03rd January,
2024

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

13th February,

2024

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

TOTAL

7

7

7

7

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY

The Company has an Internal Control System, which has been designed to provide a reasonable
assurance with regard to maintaining of proper accounting controls, monitoring of operations,
protecting assets from unauthorized use or losses, compliance with regulations and for ensuring
reliability of financial reporting.

STATUTORY AUDITORS

At the Annual General meeting held in 2023, the members had appointed M/s. M.K. Kothari &
Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Reg. No. 0323929E) as the statutory auditors of the
Company for a period of 3 years upto March 31,2026 and therefore they continue to hold office.
Pursuant to Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors)
Rules, 2014, M/s. M.K. Kothari & Associates have represented that they are not disqualified and
continue to be eligible to act as the Auditor of the Company. M/s. M.K. Kothari & Associates have
also confirmed that they have been subjected to the peer review process of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India (ICAI) and holds a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of ICAI as
required under Regulation 33(1 )(d) of the Listing Regulations.

STATUTORY AUDITORS' REPORT

There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Statutory
Auditor in their Report for the year under review.

The Notes on Financial Statements referred to in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and do not
call for any further comments.

REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS

In terms of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Auditors have not reported any instances
of frauds committed in the Company by its Officers or Employees during the year under review.

DIRECTORS AND KMP

Mr. Laxmi Kant Jajodia was appointed as an additional director, independent and non-executive,
on the Board of the Company w.e.f. 16.01.2023.

Mr. Anuj Agarwal was appointed as an additional director, promoter and executive, on the Board
of the Company w.e.f.16.01.2023.

Mr. Anup Chattopadhyay was appointed as an additional director, independent and non¬
executive, on the Board of the Company w.e.f.15.03.2023.

Ms. Poonam Bathwal was appointed as an additional director, professional and non-executive,
on the Board of the Company w.e.f.15.03.2023.

Mr. Anuj Agarwal was also appointed as the Managing Director of the Company
w.e.f.25.01.2023.

Mr. Laxmi Kant Jajodia, Mr.Anuj Agarwal, Mr.Anup Chattopadhyay and Ms.Poonam Bathwal
were appointed as regular directors (from additional directors) at the previous AGM.

Mr. Anuj Agarwal, Director of the Company, retires by rotation and being eligible offers himself
for re-appointment. The Board recommends his reappointment at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting.

Ms. Poonam Bathwal is also the whole-time Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the
Company.

Mr. Jaswinder Singh is the Chief Financial Officer (CF O) of the Company.

DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

The Company has received necessary declaration from each Independent Director of the Company
under Section 149(7)of the Companies Act, 2013 that the Independent Directors of the Company meet
with the criteria of their Independence laid down in Section 149 (6).

ANNUAL EVALUATION BY THE BOARD

The Board has made a formal evaluation of its own performance and that of its committees and
individual directors as required under Section 134(3) (p) of the Companies Act, 2013.

SITUATION OF REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE COMPANY

The address of the registered office of the Company was changed w.e.f.15.03.2023 to “Avani
Signature”, 91A/1, Park Street, 7th Floor, Kolkata - 700016.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS

Since the Company is a Non Banking Finance Company, the disclosure regarding particulars of loans
given, guarantees given and security provided is exempt under the provisions of Section 186 (11) of
the Companies Act, 2013.

PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES

Particulars of every contract or arrangements entered into by the Company with Related Parties
reffered to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 in Form AOC-2 prescribed under the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed hereto and forms a part of this report.

SUBSIDIARIE S, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE C OMPANIE S

The Company does not have any Subsidiary or Associate. During the year, the Company has not
entered into any Joint Venture.

TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND
PROTECTION FUND

There is no unpaid/ unclaimed dividend. Hence, the provisions of Section 125 of the Companies Act,
2013 do not apply.

PROCEEDING UNDER INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016

There are no proceedings, either filed by the Company or against the Company, pending under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 as amended, before the National Company Law Tribunal or
other Courts as on 31st March, 2024.

MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL
POSITION OF THE COMPANY

There have been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the
Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the
financial statements relate and the date of the report.

SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS / COURTS /
TRIBUNALS

There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts which would impact the
going concern status of the Company and its future operations.

SHARES

a. BUY BACK OF SECURITIES

The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year under review.

b. SWEAT EQUITY

The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review.

c. BONUS SHARES

No Bonus Shares were issued during the year under review.

d. EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN

The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

Statement containing particulars of Top 10 employees in terms of remuneration drawn and the
particulars of employees as required under Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 is provided in Annexure ' 1' forming part of this report.

There was no employee receiving remuneration during the year in excess of that drawn by the
Managing Director or Whole-time Director and holding by himself or along with his spouse and
dependent children, not less than two percent of the equity shares of the Company.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:

The company has no activity relating to conservation of energy or technology absorption, details of
which are required to be furnished in this report as per the provision of Section 134 (m) of the
Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014

FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING & OUTGO

There were no foreign exchange earning and outgo during the year.

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134(3)© and 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect
to Directors' Responsibility Statement, the Directors hereby confirm that:-

(I) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2024, the applicable
accounting standards, have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;

(ii) 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 the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company
for that period;

(iii) the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care 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; and

(iv) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts of the Company on a 'going concern' basis.

(v) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

(vi) the directors, had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that
such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.

RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY

The Company has a defined Risk Management framework to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate
various risks to key business objectives. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are
systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis.

REMUNERATION POLICY

Your Company's Remuneration Policy enumerates the criteria for appointment and remuneration of
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel on the basis of their
qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a Director and other matters as required under
Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013.

BOARD DIVERSITY POLICY

Your Company recognizes and embraces the importance of a diverse Board in its success and aims to
attract and maintain a Board which has an appropriate mix of diversity, skills, experience and
expertise. The Board composition as on the date of this report meets the above objective.

WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY / VIGIL MECHANISM

The Company has established a vigil mechanism which monitors through the Audit committee to take
care of the genuine concerns expressed by the employees and other Directors. The Company has also
provided adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and Directors who express their
concern. The Company has also provided direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee on
reporting issues concerning the interests of company employees and the Company.

POLICY FOR DETERMINING MATERIALITY OF EVENTS/ INFORMATION

The Company's Policy for determination of materiality of events/ information has been designed to
promote transparency and ensures that the stakeholders are informed regarding the maj or and material
events of the Company. The objective of this policy is to put in place a framework for disclosure of
events and information to the stock exchanges, in line with the requirements prescribed under
Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations and to ensure that such information is disclosed to the Stock
Exchanges in a timely and transparent manner.

CODEOFCONDUCT

Details of the Company's Code of Conduct for members of its Board and for Senior Management
Personnel framed in terms of Regulation 17(5) of the Listing Regulations have been included in the
Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report.

All Board members and Senior Management personnel have affirmed compliance with the code of
conduct for FY 2023-2024. A declaration to this effect signed by the Whole-time Director of the
Company is included in this Annual Report.

CODE OF CONDUCT TO REGULATE, MONITOR AND REPORT TRADING BY
DESIGNATED PERSONS AND CODE OF PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FOR FAIR
DISCLOSURE OF UNPUBLISHED PRICE SENSITIVE INFORMATION

With an aim to guard the interest of general investors, your Company has laid down a 'Code of
Conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by Designated Persons' which is applicable to all the
Promoters, Directors and such other persons defined as designated persons and to their immediate
relatives as well.

Your Company has adopted a Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished
Price Sensitive Information. This Code lays down principles and practices to be followed by the
Company with respect to adequate and timely disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information.

ANNUAL RETURN

The Annual Return as required under Section 134(3)(a) read with Section 92(3 ) of the Companies Act,
2013, is placed on the Company's website and is available on the weblink: http://www.steptwo.in

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT AND REPORT OF THE
DIRECTORS ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, a separate section titled 'Corporate Governance' has been
included in this Annual Report, along with the Reports on 'Management Discussion and Analysis' and
'General Shareholder Information'.

CFO CERTIFICATION

In terms of Regulation 17(8) read with Schedule II Part B of the Listing Regulations, a certificate from
the Chief Financial Officer of the Company addressed to the Board of Directors, inter alia, confirming
the correctness of the financial statements and cash flow statements for the Financial Year ended 31st
March, 2024, adequacy of the internal control measures and reporting of matters to the Audit
Committee, is provided elsewhere in this Annual Report.

SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed
Mr. Navneet Jhunjhunwala of M/s N.Jhunjhunwala & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in
Practice (FCS No.6397, CP No.5184) to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The
Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith. The same does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.

COMMITTEES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board has seven Committees out of which five have been mandatorily constituted in compliance
with the requirements of Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations and two non-mandatory
Committees have been constituted. The Board has constituted following Committees to deal with
matters and to monitor activities falling within their respective terms of reference:-

Mandatory Committees

- Audit Committee

- Nomination and Remuneration Committee

- Stakeholders Relationship Committee

- Risk Management Committee

Non-mandatory Committees

- Share Transfer Committee

Details of composition of the above Committees, their terms of reference, number of meetings held
during the year, attendance therein and other related aspects are provided in the Corporate
Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report. There has been no instance where the Board
has not accepted the recommendations of its Committees.

COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS AND INDIAN ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS

During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial
Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved by the Central
Government under Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013. In the preparation of the Financial
Statements, the Company has also applied the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) specified under
Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules,
2015.

DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARRASSEMNT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the workplace and has adopted a policy
on prevention, prohibition & redressal of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules made there under. During the financial year 2023-24,
the Company has not received any complaints of sexual harassment.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors wish to convey their gratitude to the Company's clients, Bankers, Business Associates,
Shareholders, well wishers and employees, for their valued and timely support and advice to your
company during the year & look forward to their continued support.

Regd. Office: For and on behalf of the Board

“Avani Signature”

91A/1, Park Street Anuj Agarwal Anup Chattopadhyay

7th Floor, Managing Director Director

Kolkata - 700 016 DIN: 02984121 DIN: 10042485

Date: 15.05.2024

 
STOCKS A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z|Others

Mutual Fund A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | Others

Registered Office : 402, Nirmal Towers, Dwarakapuri Colony, Punjagutta, Hyderabad - 500082.
SEBI Registration No's: NSE / BSE / MCX : INZ000166638. Depository Participant: IN- DP-224-2016.
AMFI Registered Number - 29900 (ARN valid upto 24th July 2025) - AMFI-Registered Mutual Fund Distributor since June 2008.
Compliance Officer :- Name: Ch.V.A. Varaprasad, Mobile No.: 9393136201, E-mail: varaprasad.challa@rlpsec.com
Grievance Cell: rlpsec_grievancecell@yahoo.com , rlpdp_grievancecell@yahoo.com
Procedure to file a complaint on SEBI SCORES: Register on SCORES portal. Mandatory details for filing complaints on SCORES: Name, PAN, Address, Mobile Number, E-mail ID. Benefits: Effective Communication, Speedy redressal of the grievances.
Copyrights @ 2014 © RLP Securities. All Right Reserved Designed, developed and content provided by