All Officers are expected to act in accordance with the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and maintain honest and ethical conduct while working on the Company's premises at offsite locations where the Company's business is being conducted, at Company sponsored business and social events, or any other place where the Officers are representing the Company.
2. Conflict of InterestEach of us has a responsibility to the Company, our stockholders and each
other. Although this duty does not prevent us from engaging in personal
transactions and investments, it does demand that we avoid situations where a
conflict of interest might occur or appear to occur.
The Company may be subject to scrutiny from various authorities and
agencies. We should always strive to avoid even the appearance of
impropriety. All Officers must avoid situations involving actual or potential
conflict of interest. Personal or romantic involvement with a competitor,
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supplier, customer, developer or subordinate employee or peers of the
company, which impairs an employee's ability to exercise good judgment on
behalf of the Company, creates an actual or potential conflict of interest.
Superior-subordinate romantic or personal relationships also can lead to
supervisory problems, possible claims of sexual harassment, and morale
problems.
An Officer involved in any of the types of relationships or situations described
in this Code should immediately and fully disclose the relevant circumstances
to his or her immediate reporting authority, if any, or any other appropriate
superior, or the Managing Director, for a determination about whether a
potential or actual conflict exists. If an actual or potential conflict is
determined, the Company may take whatever corrective action appears
appropriate according to the circumstances. Failure to disclose facts shall
constitute grounds for disciplinary action.
A conflict of interest exists where the interests or benefits of one person or entity conflict with the interests or benefits of the Company.
Officers may not exploit for their own 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 and the Board declines to pursue such opportunity.
4. Insider TradingObligations under Indian securities laws apply to everyone as the Company is
listed on the Indian stock exchanges. In the normal course of business,
Officers of the Company may come into possession of significant, sensitive
information. This information is the property of the Company. You have been
entrusted with it. You may not profit from it by buying or selling securities
yourself. Further you are not to tip others to enable them to profit or for them
to profit on your behalf. The purpose of this Code is both to inform you of
your legal responsibilities and to make clear to you that the misuse of sensitive
information is contrary to Company policy and applicable Indian securities
laws.
As per the provisions of SEBI (Insider Trading Regulation) it is prohibited to
deal in shares / securities of the company during the period trading window is
closed by the company. Our Secretarial / Finance department will announce
from time to time about opening and closing of trading window and all
concerned to whom this code applicable are required to abstain from trading of
shares and securities of the company during the closure of trading window.
Insider trading is a crime, penalized by fines and imprisonment for
individuals. In addition, the Securities and Exchange Board of India may seek
the imposition of a civil penalty of up to three times the profits made or losses
avoided from the trading. Insider traders must also disgorge any profits made,
and are often subjected to an injunction against future violations. Finally,
insider traders may be subjected to civil liability in private lawsuits.
Insider trading rules are strictly enforced, even in instances when the financial
transactions seem small. You should read the Insider Trading Rules of the
SEBI carefully, paying particular attention to the specific policies and the
potential criminal and civil liability and/or disciplinary action for insider
trading violations. You should comply with the Insider Trading Rules, and
abstain from entering into any transaction during closure of trading windows,
and follow the pre-clearance procedures for trading and trade only during a
trading window.
Officers of the Company who violate this Policy will also be subject to
disciplinary action by the Company, which may include termination of
employment or of business relationship. All questions regarding the
Company's Insider Trading Rules should be directed to the Legal Department.
No Officer may, directly or indirectly, sell any equity security, including derivatives, of the Company if he or she
Officers must comply with all applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations. Officers must acquire appropriate knowledge of the legal requirements relating to their duties and sufficient to enable them to recognize potential dangers, and to know when to seek advice from the finance department. Violations of applicable government laws, rules and regulations may subject Officers to individual criminal or civil liability as well as to disciplinary action by the Company. Such individual violations may also subject the Company to civil or criminal liability or the loss of reputation or business.
7. Violations of the CodePart of the job of an Officer is to help enforce this Code. Officers must report
all possible violations of this Code to the Human Resources department or the
Secretarial department. Officers must cooperate in case of any internal or
external investigation of possible violations. Reprisal, threat, retribution or
retaliation against any person who has, in good faith, reported a violation of
law, this Code or other Company policies, or against any person who is
assisting in any investigation or process with respect to such a violation is
prohibited.
Disciplinary action by the Company may include termination of employment
or of business relationship at the sole discretion of the Company. Where the
Company has suffered a loss, it may pursue its remedies against the
individuals or entities responsible. Where laws have been violated the
Company will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities.
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 by approved in writing by the Company's board of directors and promptly disclosed on the Company's website and in applicable regulatory filings pursuant to applicable laws and regulations, together with details about the nature of amendment or waiver.
9. Acknowledgement of receipt of code of ethics for Directors and Senior Management I have received and read the Company's Code of Ethics for Directors and
Senior Management (the "Code"). I understand the standards and policies
contained in the Code and understand that there may be additional policies or
laws specific to my job. I agree to comply with the code.
If I have question concerning the meaning or application of the Code, any
Company policies, or the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to my
job, I know I can consult HR dept or Secretarial Dept, and that my questions
or report to these source will be maintained in confidence.