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The Company believes that good governance is voluntary and self-disciplining
with the strongest impetus coming from Directors and the Management itself, and
ultimately leading to satisfaction to all the stakeholders. In pursuit of the
same, this Code of Conduct encourages the Board of Directors and the Senior
Management of the Company to strive to achieve highest standards of Corporate
Governance by setting new levels of excellence, integrity, transparency and
fairness. The matters covered in this Code are of utmost importance to the
Company, shareholders and our business partners. This Code of Conduct is
intended to be implemented in pursuance to Clause 49 I (D) of the 'Listing
agreement' executed with Stock Exchanges.
This Code is applicable to the following persons (hereafter referred to as
'Officers')
Accordingly, Officers are expected to read and understand this
Code, uphold these standards in day-to-day activities, and comply with:
The principles described in this Code are general in nature and in
case of any query or clarification, the Officers may contact Mr. Praveen
Mudgal, Company Secretary.
HONEST AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
All officers are expected to act in accordance with the
highest standards of personal and professional integrity, honesty and ethical
conduct, while working in the Company's premises, at off-site locations where
the business of the Company is conducted, at Company sponsored business and
social events, or at any other place where Officers are representing the
Company. We consider honest conduct which is free from fraud or deception, and
ethical conduct to be a conduct conforming to the generally accepted
professional standards of conduct.
TRUSTEESHIP
Officers shall act as trustees towards the properties,
money, trade secrets and other items of intellectual property, the existence or
particulars of which may be within their personal knowledge by virtue of their
position as directors and/ or Senior managerial personnel of the Company.
NOT TO MAKE SECRET PROFITS
Officers stand in fiduciary relationship with the Company
and therefore shall not make any secret profits, and if any made, should
account for the profit so made by making disclosure of the same to the Board at
the earliest.
TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
Immediately on notice, Officers shall take all the
necessary steps to prevent any misappropriation of funds of the Company.
NOT TO DISCLOSE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Officers shall not disclose confidential information of
their Company, which may be detrimental to the interests of the Company.
NOT TO PERFORM ANY ULTRA VIRES ACT
It shall be the duty of the Officers not to perform any act
ultra-vires the Companies Act, 1956, Memorandum and Articles of Association of
the Company, including any other Law of land for the time being in force.
DISCLOSURES TO THE BOARD
Officers should make disclosures to the Board relating to
all material financial and commercial transactions, where they have personnel
interest, they may have a potential conflict with the interest of the company
at large.
COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL LAWS, RULES AND
REGULATIONS
Officers must comply with all applicable governmental laws,
rules and regulations. Officers must acquire appropriate knowledge of the legal
requirements relating to their duties sufficient to enable them to recognize
potential dangers, and to know when to seek advice from the secretarial/
finance departments. Violations of applicable governmental laws, rules and
regulations may subject Officers to individual civil or criminal liability, as
well as subject the Company to civil or criminal liability.
DUTY OF CARE AND SKILL
Officers shall display good faith towards the Company. They
shall take utmost care, skill and diligence in the exercise of their powers and
functions of the Company.
DUTY TO SPEND MONEY ONLY FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES
Officers shall spend Company's money only for purposes,
which are reasonable and incidental to the carrying on for the business of the
Company.
NOT TO EXERCISE POSITION FOR PERSONAL BENEFIT
Officers shall protect Company's interest and shall not
utilize their position and knowledge possessed by them by virtue of their
office, to the detriment of the Company's interest and for their personal
benefit.
NOT TO COMPETE WITH THE BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
Officers shall not compete either directly or by
establishing a personal rival business or indirectly by becoming a partner in a
firm or director in a Company.
CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES
Officers shall not exploit for their personal gain,
opportunities that are discovered through the use of corporate property,
information or position, unless the opportunity is disclosed fully in writing
to the Company's Board of Directors and the Board declines to pursue such
opportunity.
RELATED PARTIES
As a general rule, officers should avoid conducting Company
business with a relative, or with a business in which relative is associated in
any significant role. However, transactions if any carried out with the related
companies attracting the provisions of Section 297 of the Companies Act, 1956
shall be approved by the Board.
PAYMENTS OR GIFTS FROM OTHERS
A casual exchange of meals and token gifts is a
widespread and generally harmless custom when done in moderation. Generally, it
is appropriate for the host to pay for a meal. If this is not practical, then
the host should ensure that meal purchases are equal, over time. A limit of Rs.
2500/- is acceptable for gifts. If refusal to accept a present offends the
other party, then the gift should be acknowledged and if its value exceeds Rs.
2500/-, it should be reported to the Officer's superior. Officers should not
accept discounts on personal goods that are linked to actual or potential
business dealings.
TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION TO SHAREHOLDERS
The crucial information in possession with the Officers should be
disclosed to shareholders, wherever it is necessary and required to be
disclosed to them under any law of the country.
TO ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE OF COMPANY'S BUSINESS
Officers shall have continued duty to acquire and maintain
sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Company's business to enable them
to properly discharge their duties.
WAIVERS AND AMENDMENTS
We are committed to continuously reviewing and updating our policies and
procedures. Therefore, this Code is subject to modification. Any amendment or
waiver of any provision of this Code must be approved by the Company's Board of
Directors and promptly disclosed on the Company's website and in regulatory
filings pursuant to applicable laws and regulations.
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