Directors Report of AksharChem (India) Ltd.

Mar 31, 2025

Your Directors are pleased to present their 36th Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements of your Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.

1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS		(H in Lakhs)
Particulars	Current Year 2024-25	Previous Year 2023-24
Revenue from operations	34,626.52	30,204.70
Other Income	25.46	44.87
Total Income	34,651.98	30,249.57
Profit for the year before Finance Costs, Depreciation, Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	2,508.88	194.80
Less: Finance Costs	526.04	372.67
Profit for the year before Depreciation, Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	1,982.84	(177.87)
Less: Depreciation	1,400.20	1,378.32
Profit for the year before Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	582.64	(1,556.19)
Add/(Less): Exceptional Items
Loss due to Fire	402.18	Nil
Insurance claim Receivable	(402.18)	Nil
Profit for the year before Tax Expenses	582.64	(1,556.19)
Less: Current Tax	-	-
Less: Deferred Tax	105.60	311.54
Less: Adjustment of tax for earlier years (Net)	-	-
Net Profit for the year	477.04	(1,867.73)
Add: Balance brought forward from last year
Depreciation Adjustment	Nil	Nil
Deferred tax on Depreciation Adjustment	Nil	Nil
Surplus available for Appropriation	16,992.42	16,564.97
Appropriation
Other Comprehensive Income	14.91	(9.42)
Transfer to General Reserve	Nil	Nil
Final Dividend of Rs. 0.50 per Equity Share
(P.Y. Rs. 0.50 per Equity Share)	(40.17)	(40.17)
Balance carried over to Balance Sheet	16,967.16	16,515.38

2. DIVIDEND

After considering the overall financial performance and cash flow of the Company, the Board of Directors of the Company are pleased to recommend a final dividend of Rs. 0.75/- per equity share (7.5% on the face value of Rs. 10/- each) for the year ended March 31, 2025 subject to approval of the members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The final dividend, if declared as above would involve a total outgo of Rs. 60.25 Lakhs towards dividend for the year.

During the previous financial year, the Company has paid final dividend of Rs. 0.50 per equity share (5% on face value of Rs. 10 each), and the total outgo was Rs. 40.17 Lakhs towards dividend.

As per the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961 amended from time to time, dividends paid or distributed by the Company shall be taxable in the hands of the shareholders. Accordingly, the Company makes the payment of the dividend from time to time after deduction of tax at source.

3. TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company had transferred Rs. 9,88,537/- to the Investor Education and Protection Fund established by the Central Government during the financial year 2024-25, as unclaimed dividend after expiry of seven years for the year ended March 31, 2017. Also Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, requires a Company to transfer in the name of Investors Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority all shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years or more. In accordance with the said provisions read with the Investors Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended, the Company will transfer all shares in respect of which dividends declared for the year 20172018 has not been paid or claimed by members for 7 (seven) consecutive years or more.

The Shareholders/ claimants whose shares and unclaimed dividend have been transferred to the IEPF Account may claim the shares or apply for refund by making an application to the IEPF Authority. A details of Nodal officer of the Company appointed by the Board of directors is available at Company’s website at https://www.aksharchemindia.com/uploads/report/35517 06680081General%20Business%20Information.pdf

4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES

During the year under review, no amount is appropriated from Profit and Loss Account and transferred to any reserve account.

5. STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIRS

The highlights of the Company’s performance are as under:

General

During the year under review, the revenue from operations of the Company increase to Rs. 34,626.52 lakhs as compared to Rs. 30,204.70 lakhs in the

previous year due to revival in price and overall improvement in Dyes & Pigment Sector. The company has realized net profit of Rs. 477.04 Lakhs. During the year Dyes & Pigment industry show revival in performance with positive impact of better price realization & increase in demand. Silica Business is stable now due to better capacity utilization. We are now established player in the market. All Big Tyre companies are our regular customer.

Exports

The export turnover has also increase from 14,790.73 Lakhs to 16,691.49 Lakhs mainly because of improvement in price and demand for Pigment in the global market. Company has also explore the new markets in Sri Lanka, Russia and Turkey for Silica.

6. FIRE INSURANCE CLAIMS

Fire incident in Dry zone building of Vinyl Sulphone (VS) plant in Indrad

During the year, unfortunately fire broke out in Dry zone building of Vinyl Sulphone (VS) Plant situated in Village: Indrad, Chhatral-Kadi Road, Mahesana-382715 on 2nd May, 2024. Due to fire incident, production operation of the said Dry zone plant disrupted. However, there were no human injuries or casualties reported. The Company has lodged claim of this incident with the insurance company and the assessment is currently ongoing. The Company has adequate insurance coverage for the loss and based on its assessment of loss and terms and conditions of the policy, the insurance claim is fully admissible. Further the claim is not disputed by the insurance company.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

The Company is having the certificate for registration of trademark from the Registrar of Trade Marks, Trade Marks Registry, Gujarat for its logo i.e. AksharChem and its products Pigment Green 7 and Precipitated Silica i.e. Asaflow and Aksil respectively.

8. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY

There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year ended March 31, 2025.

9. SHARE CAPITAL

During the year under review, the paid-up capital of the Company has remained the same.

Issue of Shares with differential rights

During the year under review, the Company has not issued equity shares with differential rights.

Issue of Sweat Equity Shares

During the year under review, the Company has not issued Sweat Equity Shares.

Issue of Employee Stock Options

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares under Employee Stock Option.

Buy Back

During the year under review, the Company has not bought back any shares.

Authorised Share Capital

During the year under review, there is no change in the Authorized Share Capital of the Company.

10. FINANCE AND INSURANCE

The Company has been financed by State Bank of India and HDFC Bank Limited.

All insurable interests of the Company, including plant and machinery, building, stocks, vehicles, stores and spares have been adequately insured against various risks and perils.

11. PUBLIC DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted deposit from public during the year and there was no deposit outstanding on March 31,2025.

12. PARTICULAR OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURE/ ASSOCIATE COMPANY

During the year under review, your Company does not have any Subsidiary/ Joint Venture/ Associate Company.

13. CERTIFICATIONS

During the year under review the Company have its quality certifications of ISO 9001:2015, certification for environment management system of ISO 14001:2015 and certification for occupation, health & safety of ISO 45001:2018.

14. EXPORT HOUSE STATUS

The Company has the status of “Three Star Export House” by Office of Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Ahmedabad, in accordance with provisions of Foreign Trade Policy, 2023. This status is valid till March 31,2028.

15. CREDIT RATING

The CARE Ratings Limited has reviewed the ratings on the bank facilities of the Company and reaffirmed the rating of the Company as “CARE A-; Stable” assigned to the long term bank facilities and “CARE A2-; Stable/ CARE A2 ” assigned to long term/ short term bank facilities for fund based limit and “CARE A2 ” assigned to the short term bank facilities for non fund based limit.

16. LISTING

The Equity Shares of the Company continue to be listed on BSE Limited (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and required Listing Fees for the year 2025-26 has been paid.

17. PARTICULARS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The particulars as prescribed under Sub-section (3)(m) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are enclosed as “Annexure A” to the Board''s report.

18. RISK MANAGEMENT

We believe that risk management is an integral part of our operations. It is essential to identify and manage risks in order to reduce uncertainties and ensure continuity of business. We have a risk management framework and team that implements the processes specified in the framework. Further details are set out in

the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forming part of the Directors’ Report.

19. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES

In accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed there under the Company has a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Directors.

At the end of the year under review, the composition of the CSR committee, as per the applicable provisions of the Act and Rules, is as follows:

Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna - Chairperson Ms. Maitri K. Mehta - Member

Mr. Nirav K. Shah - Member

A detailed note on the Board and its committees is provided under the Corporate Governance Report section in this Annual Report.

The CSR Committee has inter alia also formulated a CSR Policy.

The Company is not required to deposit any amount in a separate Bank account opened with a Scheduled Bank in Compliance with CSR Rules 2021 for the CSR identified projects.

Pursuant to sub-rule (1B) of Rule 12 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has submitted the Report on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through web form CSR 2 for the financial year 2023-24.

The role of the CSR Committee is to review the CSR policy, indicate activities to be undertaken by the Company towards CSR activities and formulate a transparent monitoring mechanism to ensure implementation of projects and activities undertaken by the Company towards CSR initiatives.

The Report on CSR Activities, which forms part of the Directors’ Report, is annexed as “Annexure B” to this report.

20. DISCLOSURES ON MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION

Details of Managerial Remuneration as required under Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and

Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given as per “Annexure C” to this report.

21. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The statement containing particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and

Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided as “Annexure D” to this report.

22. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

Directors Retiring by Rotation

In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Munjal M. Jaykrishna (DIN: 00671693) and Mr. Ashok D. Barot (DIN: 08366687), Directors of the Company, retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible have offered themselves for re-appointment. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Board recommends such

reappointment.

Brief profile of the Director being re-appointed as required under Regulations 36(3) of Listing Regulations, 2015 and Secretarial Standard on General Meetings is provided in the Notice of the forthcoming AGM of the Company.

Key Managerial Personnel

The following persons are the Key Managerial Personnel:

Mr. Munjal M. Jaykrishna, Joint Managing Director & CEO

Mr. Sachin M. Jaykrishna, Whole Time Director Mr. Amit D. Soni, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Mr. Mehul Naliyadhara, Company Secretary (CS)

On recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) and the Board of directors, subject to approval of the Central government and other authority, if any, the Members has appointed, Mr. Sachin M. Jaykrishna, as Whole time director of the Company w.e.f. 2nd August, 2024. Mr. Hardik S. Shah has resigned from the post of Chief Financial Officer with effect from closure of business hours on 2nd December,

2024. Mr. Amit D. Soni has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company w.e.f 10th February,

2025.

Women Director

The Board of Directors of the Company includes women director viz. Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna and Ms. Maitri K. Mehta. Accordingly, the Company is in compliance with the requirement of section 149(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

Non-Executive_Non-Independent_&_Independent

Directors

Mr. Jigar M. Patel have been re-appointed as an Independent Director of the Company for a second term of five consecutive years with effect from August 09, 2022 and Ms. Maitri K, Mehta was re-appointed as an Independent Director of the Company for a second term of five consecutive years with effect from March 28, 2024.

During the year, pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Gautam M. Jain and Dr. Pradeep Jha, has ceased to be Independent Directors of the Company, w.e.f. close of business hours on 11th August, 2024, consequent to end of their second and final term of five years as an Independent Directors of the Company. On recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) and the Board of directors, the Members has appointed, Mr. Nirav K. Shah (DIN: 00397336), Mr. Sameer S. Sinha (DIN: 00217107) and Mr. Keyur D. Gandhi (DIN: 02448144), as an Independent Directors of the Company for a first term of five consecutive years effective from 2nd August, 2024.

During the year, Mr. Gokul M. Jaykrishna (DIN: 00671652) resigned from the designation of NonExecutive Non-Independent Director of the Company with effect from closure of business hours on 27th

December, 2024.

Declaration by Independent Directors

The Company has received necessary declaration from each independent director under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 that he/she meets the criteria of independence laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as amended from time to time.

Statement regarding to Integrity, Expertise and Experience (including the proficiency) of the Independent directors

The Board has opined that all the Independent directors of the Company has possessed relevant Integrity, Expertise and Experience in commensurate with the business of the Company. All Independent Directors of the Company are registered with the Independent Directors Databank as maintained and managed by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs. Also all Directors have meets the requirements of proficiency selfassessment test under Rule 6(4) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (amended from time to time).

Board Evaluation

The Board of Directors of the Company is committed to assess its own performance as a Board in order to identify its strengths and areas in which it may improve its functioning. To that end, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has established processes for performance evaluation of Independent Directors, the Board and Committees of the Board. Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, performance of its Committees as well as the Directors individually. Details of the evaluation mechanism are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.

Policy on Appointment and Remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

The Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee framed a policy on selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is available on the website of the Company at

https://www.aksharchemindia.com/uploads/report/671152 722747311.%20Nomination%20and%20Remuneration% 20Policy.pdf.

The details of programmes for familiarisation of Independent Directors with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company and related matters are available on the website of the Company at https://www.aksharchemindia.com/uploads/report/38916 57873710POLICY.pdf .

Diversity of the Board

The Company recognizes and embraces the benefit of having a diverse Board of Directors and views increasing diversity at the Board level as an essential

element in maintaining competitive advantage in the Business in which it operates. This Policy is available on the website of the Company at https://www.aksharchemindia.com/uploads/report/85615 272277327.%20Policy%20of%20Board%20Diversity.pdf

23.NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

During the financial year 2024-2025, the Board of Directors of the Company, met 4 (Four) times on May 29, 2024, August 02, 2024, November 12, 2024 and February 10, 2025.

24.INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS’ MEETING

A separate Meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was also held on February 10, 2025, where at the prescribed items enumerated under Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, were discussed.

25. AUDIT COMMITTEE

At the end of the year 31.03.2025, the composition of the Audit committee, as per the applicable provisions of the Act and Rules, is as follows:

Mr. Nirav K. Shah - Chairman

Mr. Jigar M. Patel - Member

Ms. Maitri K. Mehta - Member

A detailed note on the Board and its committees is provided under the Corporate Governance Report section in this Annual Report.

26. VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

Your Company is committed to highest standards of ethical, moral and legal business conduct. Accordingly, the Board of Directors have adopted the vigil mechanism/whistle blower policy which is in compliance with the provisions of Section 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Employees can raise concerns regarding any discrimination, harassment, victimization, any other unfair practice being adopted against them or any instances of fraud by or against your Company. The Audit Committee oversees the vigil mechanism.

27.INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY

The Board has adopted policies and procedures to ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including but not limited to the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the safeguarding of its assets, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, adherence to the company’s policies, periodical review of financial performance of Company and review of the accounts every quarter by Statutory Auditors. The Company has appointed Independent Internal Auditors who periodically audit the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls and suggest improvements.

Internal Control Systems are reviewed by Audit Committee headed by a Non- Executive Independent Director on a regular basis for its effectiveness and the necessary changes suggested are interpreted into the system. Every quarter the Audit Committee reviews the

adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems

and monitors the implementation of improvement actions.

28.AUDITORS

A) STATUTORY AUDITORS

M/s. Talati & Talati LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 110758W/W100377), Ahmedabad, were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five years up to the conclusion of the 38th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in 2027.

M/s. Talati & Talati LLP, Chartered Accountants, have submitted their Report on the Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25, which forms part of the Annual Report 2024-25. There are no observations (including any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer) of the Auditors in their Audit Reports that may call for any explanation from the Directors.

B) SECRETARIAL AUDITOR

Mr. Bipin L. Makwana, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. A15650), was appointed to conduct the secretarial audit of the Company for the financial year 2024-25, as required under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules there under. Secretarial Audit Report for F.Y. 202425 forms part of the Annual Report as “Annexure E” to the Board''s report. The Secretarial Auditor has not made any comments or given any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks or disclaimer in their Audit Report except as referred in report, the Company had filed application to Central Government for the approval of appointment of Mr. Sachin Jaykrishna as the whole time director treating him as foreign national and process is ongoing. The required documents has been filed and order is awaited.

Further pursuant to recent amendments in Regulation 24A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the appointment of Secretarial Auditor of the Company is required to be approved by the members of the Company. The Board of Directors has recommended appointment of Mr. Bipin L. Makwana, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. A15650) as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company to hold office for a period of five consecutive years commencing from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30. The Company has received the written consent and a certificate that Mr. Bipin L. Makwana satisfy the criteria for appointment as Secretarial Auditor and that appointment, if made, shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules framed thereunder. Member’s approval for appointment of Mr. Bipin L. Makwana, as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 has been sought in this Notice convening the 36th AGM of the Company.

C) COST AUDITOR

During the year under review, the Company has

made and maintained cost accounts and records as specified by the Central Government under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. For the financial year 2024-25, M/s. M. I. Prajapati & Associates, Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad (FRN-101450) have conducted the audit of the cost records of the Company.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Notifications / Circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs from time to time, the Board appointed M/s. M. I. Prajapati & Associates, Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad (FRN-101450) to conduct the audit of the cost records of the Company for the financial year 2025-26. The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is subject to ratification by the Members at the Annual General Meeting. Accordingly, the necessary Resolution for ratification of the remuneration payable to M/s. M. I. Prajapati & Associates, Cost Accountants, to conduct the audit of cost records of the Company for the financial year 2025-26 has been included in the Notice of the ensuing 36th Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Directors recommend the same for approval of the Members.

D) INTERNAL AUDITOR

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of directors of the Company has appointed M/s. Mahendra N. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad as an Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2024-25.

E) REPORTING OF FRAUD BY AUDITORS

During the year under review, the auditors have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its officers or employees to the Audit Committee under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.

29. ANNUAL RETURN

The Annual Return of the Company as on 31st March, 2025 in the prescribed format is available on the Company’s website at www.aksharchemindia.com.

30. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE

During the year under review, the Company has not given loans, provided any guarantees or made investments covered under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.

31. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS ENTERED INTO WITH RELATED PARTIES

All Related Party transactions that were entered into during the year under review were in ordinary course of business and were on arm’s length basis. There were no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company which may have potential conflict of interest.

Further, there were no material related party transactions which were not in ordinary course of

business and were not on arm’s length basis and hence there was no information required to be provided under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in form AOC-2 and under Section 188(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. However, the details of transactions with Related Parties are provided in the Company’s financial statements in accordance with the Accounting Standards.

The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is available on website of the Company at https://www.aksharchemindia.com/uploads/report/71917 06680336Policy%20on%20Related%20Party%20Trans action.pdf .

32. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS REPORT

In terms of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a Management Discussion and Analysis Report is appended as “Annexure F” to this Report.

33. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate Governance. A separate Corporate Governance Report as stipulated under Chapter IV read with Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is furnished as “Annexure G” to this Report together with certificate from Mr. Bipin L. Makawana, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. A15650) confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance.

34. B USINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Pursuant to provisions of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 to submit Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report not applicable to your Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025.

35. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 and based on the information provided by the management, your directors state that:

(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanations relating to material departures, if any;

(b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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 the year ended on that date;

(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other

irregularities;

(d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a ‘going concern’ basis;

(e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and

(f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.

36.DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

Your Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace. The Company has adopted a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and the rules framed thereunder. It is the continuous endeavor of the Management of the Company to create and provide an environment to all its employees that is free from discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. The details of complaints received and resolved during the financial year ended March 31,2025, are as follows:

(a)	Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year	Nil
(b)	Number of complaints disposed off during	Nil
	the year
(c)	Number of cases pending for more than	Nil
	ninety days

37. COMPLIANCE OF THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961

During the financial year under review, the Company is in compliance with the provisions relating to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.

38. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ON BOARD AND GENERAL MEETINGS

The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Meetings of the Board of Directors and General Meetings.

39. HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Our human capital contributes significantly to our business operations and we believe that employees are our valuable asset and core strength. To further support that strength, we have identified skill set building as one of key business drivers, and have focused our employee initiatives in that direction. We periodically organize various trainings for our employees to enhance their knowledge and skills. Our learning and development training programs are governed by quality business management principles adopted by us, which include a principle of in-depth identification of development needs

and comprehensive structure of learning and development.

We believe that our human resources initiatives led to positive trends in the production, quality, cost, delivery, safety and morale parameters in manufacturing, a higher level of engagement in workers, better working relationships between sales managers and reportees. We also engage contract labour depending on our requirements from time to time, particularly at our manufacturing facilities. The attrition rate of the Company is very low as compare to other companies in the concerned sector. Industrial relations remained harmonious with a focus on productivity, quality and safety throughout the year.Your directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for the devoted services of all the employees and workers of the Company.

40. DISCLOSURES

Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:

(i) no significant or material orders were passed by any regulator or court or tribunal which impacts the going concern status and Company’s operations in future.

(ii) no material changes and commitments, if any, 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.

(iii) the details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year along with their status as at the end of the financial year.

(iv) the details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof.

41. GREEN INITIATIVE

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs had taken the Green Initiative in Report on Corporate Governance by allowing paperless compliances by Companies through electronic mode. Your Company supports the Green Initiative and has accordingly decided to send necessary communications to its Shareholders to their respective registered E-mail addresses.

42. ENVIRONMENT SAFETY AND HEALTH

Your Company continues to exercise persistent and meticulous efforts towards greener earth and environment conservation. The Company preserves in its efforts to teach safe and environmentally accountable behavior in every employee, as well as its vendors. The Company is committed towards safety, not only of its own men and plant, but also of the society at large.

Solid waste generated at the Works, after treatment of its liquid effluent is shifted to a Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) approved site.

The Company continues to demonstrate its commitment to a clean and safe environment. The State of the art effluent treatment plant continues to run satisfactorily, so that the treated waste water discharged is well within the stipulated norms set by GPCB.

Your Company has ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certification for its unit.

43. APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Your Directors are grateful and pleased to place on record their thanks to Government of India, Government of Gujarat, Electricity supply companies and Bankers for their excellent support, guidance and continued cooperation.

The Company is thankful to the shareholders for reposing trust in the Company and their unflinching enthusiasm and patronage.

44. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

The Board’s Report and Management Discussion & Analysis may contain certain statements describing the Company’s objectives, expectations or forecasts that appear to be forward-looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations while actual outcomes may differ materially from what is expressed herein. The Company is not obliged to update any such

forward-looking statement. Some important factors that could influence the Company’s operations comprise of economic developments, pricing and demand and supply conditions in global and domestic markets, changes in government regulations, tax laws, litigation and industrial relations.

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Mar 31, 2024

Your Directors are pleased to present their 35th Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements of your Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.

1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ⁽H n Lakhs)

Particulars	Current Year 2023-24	Previous Year 2022-23
Revenue from operations	30,204.70	33,467.86
Other Income	44.87	15.17
Total Income	30,249.57	33,483.03
Profit for the year before Finance Costs, Depreciation, Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	194.80	1,556.44
Less: Finance Costs	372.67	321.50
Profit for the year before Depreciation, Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	(177.87)	1234.94
Less: Depreciation	1,378.32	1,284.84
Profit for the year before Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	(1,556.19)	(49.90)
Add/(Less): Exceptional Items	Nil	Nil
Profit for the year before Tax Expenses	(1,556.19)	(49.90)
Less: Current Tax	-	-
Less: Deferred Tax	311.54	44.31
Less: Adjustment of tax for earlier years (Net)	-	-
Net Profit for the year	(1,867.73)	(94.21)
Add: Balance brought foward from last year
Depreciation Adjustment	Nil	Nil
Deferred tax on Depreciation Adjustment	Nil	Nil
Surplus available for Appropriation	16,564.97	18,455.89
Appropriation
Other Comprehensive Income	(9.42)	16.98
Transfer to General Reseme	Nil	Nil
Final Dividend of Rs. 0.50 per Equity Share
(P Y. Rs. 0.50 per Equity Share)	(40.17)	(40.17)
Tax on buy-back	-	-
Balance carried over to Balance Sheet	16,515.38	18,432.70

2. DIVIDEND

After considering the overall financial performance and cash flow of the Company, the Board of Directors of the Company are pleased to recommend a final dividend of Rs. 0.50/- per equity share (5% on the face value of Rs. 10/- each) for the year ended March 31, 2024 subject to approval of the members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The final dividend, if declared as above would involve a total outgo of Rs. 40.17 Lakhs towards dividend for the year.

During the previous financial year, the Company has paid final dividend of Rs. 0.50 per equity share (5% on face value of Rs. 10 each), and the total outgo was Rs. 40.17 Lakhs towards dividend.

As per the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961 amended from time to time, dividends paid or distributed by the Company shall be taxable in the hands of the shareholders. Accordingly, the Company makes the payment of the dividend from time to time after deduction of tax at source.

3. TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company had transferred Rs. 10,00,727/- to the Investor Education and Protection Fund established by the Central Government during the financial year 2023-24, as unclaimed dividend after expiry of seven years for the year ended March 31, 2016. Also Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, requires a Company to transfer in the name of Investors Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority all shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years or more. In accordance with the said provisions read with the Investors Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended, the Company will transfer all shares in respect of which dividends declared for the year 2017-2018 has not been paid or claimed by members for 7 (seven) consecutive years or more.

The Shareholders/ claimants whose shares and unclaimed dividend have been transferred to the IEPF Account may claim the shares or apply for refund by making an application to the IEPF Authority. A details of Nodal officer of the Company appointed by the Board of directors is available at Company''s website at

https://www.aksharchemindia.com/uploads/report/3551706680 081General%20Business%20Information.pdf

4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES

During the year under review, no amount is appropriated from Profit and Loss Account and transferred to any reserve account.

5. STATE OF COMPANY''S AFFAIRS

The highlights of the Company''s performance are as under: General

During the year under review, the revenue from operations of the Company decreased to Rs. 30,204.70 lakhs as compared to Rs. 33,467.86 lakhs in the previous year impacted by sluggish demand and lower price realisation across the markets and the Company has incurred a net loss of Rs. 1,86773 Lakhs. During the whole year, the dye and pigment industry continues under pressure due to extended geopolitical tensions witnessed drop in exports and the Company'' performance remains moderated as compared to the previous year. This is mainly on account of global economic slowdown and volatile input prices. This was affected to both Dye Intermediates and Pigments sectors.

Exports

The export turnover has decreased from Rs. 21,244.64 Lakhs to Rs. 14,790.73 Lakhs compared to previous year. Dumping/selling at lower rate by China in the current scenario makes it difficult for the Company to improve margins. The Company along with other players coming in the same industry contemplating on the same issue but the speed at which it would''ve been resolved is not satisfaction & industry players still awaits final conclusion on anti-dumping duty relief from china.

6. FIRE INSURANCE CLAIMS

Fire incident in Dry zone building of Vinyl Sulphone (VS) plant in Indrad

After completion of the year under review, an unfortunately, a fire broke out in Dry zone building of Vinyl Sulphone (VS) Plant situated in Village: Indrad, Chhatral-Kadi Road, Mahesana-382715 on 2nd May, 2024. Due to fire incident, production operation of the said Dry zone plant disrupted. However, there were no human injuries or casualties reported. The initial estimated loss of the material stock at dry zone of VS plant is around Rs. 3.15 crores and loss of Plant & Machinery, Building and other assets is around 5.35 crores. The Company has adequate insurance coverage and the Company in the process of putting final claim bill with the insurance company.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

The Company is having the certificate for registration of trademark from the Registrar of Trade Marks, Trade Marks Registry, Gujarat for its logo i.e. AksharChem and its products Pigment Green 7 and Precipitated Silica i.e. Asaflow and Aksil respectively.

8. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY

There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year ended March 31, 2024.

9. SHARE CAPITAL

During the year under review, the paid-up capital of the Company has remained the same.

Issue of Shares with differential rights

During the year under review, the Company has not issued equity shares with differential rights.

Issue of Sweat Fquitv Shares

During the year under review, the Company has not issued Sweat Equity Shares.

Issue of Employee Stock Options

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares under Employee Stock Option.

Buy Back

During the year under review, the Company has not bought back any shares.

Authorised Share Capital

During the year under review, there is no change in the Authorized Share Capital of the Company.

10. FINANCE AND INSURANCE

The Company has been financed by State Bank of India and HDFC Bank Limited.

All insurable interests of the Company, including plant and machinery, building, stocks, vehicles, stores and spares have been adequately insured against various risks and perils.

11. PUBLIC DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted deposit from public during the year and there was no deposit outstanding on March 31, 2024.

12. PARTICULAR OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURE/ ASSOCIATE COMPANY

During the year under review, your Company does not have any Subsidiary/ Joint Venture/ Associate Company.

13. CERTIFICATIONS

During the year under review the Company have its quality certifications of ISO 9001:2015, certification for environment management system of ISO 14001:2015 and certification for occupation, health & safety of ISO 45001:2018.

14. EXPORT HOUSE STATUS

The Company has the status of "Three Star Export House" by Office of Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Ahmedabad, in accordance with provisions of Foreign Trade Policy, 2023. This status is valid till March 31, 2028.

15. CREDIT RATING

The CARE Ratings Limited has reviewed the ratings on the bank facilities of the Company and revised the rating of the Company as "CARE A-; Stable" (Single A Minus) assigned to the long term bank facilities and "CARE A2 " (A Two Plus) assigned to long term/ short term bank facilities for fund based limit and "CARE A2 " (A Two Plus) assigned to the short term bank facilities for non fund based limit.

16. LISTING

The Equity Shares of the Company continue to be listed on BSE Limited (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and required Listing Fees for the year 2024-25 has been paid.

17. PARTICULARS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The particulars as prescribed under Sub-section (3)(m) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are enclosed as "Annexure A" to the Board''s report.

18. RISK MANAGEMENT

We believe that risk management is an integral part of our operations. It is essential to identify and manage risks in order to reduce uncertainties and ensure continuity of business. We have a risk management framework and team that implements the processes specified in the framework. Further details are set out in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forming part of the Directors'' Report.

19. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES

In accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed there under the Company has a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Directors.

At the end of the year under review, the composition of the CSR committee, as per the applicable provisions of the Act and Rules, is as follows:

Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna- Chairperson Mr. Gautam Jain- Member Ms. Maitri K. Mehta- Member

A detailed note on the Board and its committees is provided under the Corporate Governance Report section in this Annual Report.

The CSR Committee has inter alia also formulated a CSR Policy.

The Company is not required to deposit any amount in a separate Bank account opened with a Scheduled Bank in Compliance with CSR Rules 2021 for the CSR identified projects.

Pursuant to sub-rule (1B) of Rule 12 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has submitted the Report on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through web form CSR 2 for the financial year 2022-23.

The role of the CSR Committee is to review the CSR policy, indicate activities to be undertaken by the Company towards CSR activities and formulate a transparent monitoring mechanism to ensure implementation of projects and activities undertaken by the Company towards CSR initiatives.

The Report on CSR Activities, which forms part of the Directors'' Report, is annexed as "Annexure B" to this report.

20. DISCLOSURES ON MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION

Details of Managerial Remuneration as required under Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given as per "Annexure C" to this report.

21. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The statement containing particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided as "Annexure D" to this report.

22. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

Directors Retiring by Rotation

In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna (DIN: 00671721) and Mr. Gokul M. Jaykrishna (DIN: 00671652), Directors of the Company, retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible have offered themselves for re-appointment. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Board recommends such reappointment.

Brief profile of the Director being re-appointed as required under Regulations 36(3) of Listing Regulations, 2015 and Secretarial Standard on General Meetings is provided in the Notice of the forthcoming AGM of the Company,

Key Managerial Personnel

The following persons are the Key Managerial Personnel:

Mr. Munjal M. Jaykrishna, Joint Managing Director & CEO Mr. Hardik S. Shah, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Mr. Mehul Naliyadhara, Company Secretary (CS)

Mr. Meet Joshi has resigned from the post of Company Secretary & Compliance Officer we.f 17th November, 2023. Mr. Mehul Naliyadhara has been appointed as the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f 30th January, 2024.

Women Director

The Board of Directors of the Company includes women director viz. Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna and Ms. Maitri K. Mehta. Accordingly, the Company is in compliance with the requirement of section 149(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

Independent Directors

Mr. Jigar M. Patel have been re-appointed as an independent director of the Company for a second term of five consecutive years with effect from August 09, 2022 and Ms. Maitri K, Mehta

was re-appointed as an independent director of the Company for a second term of five consecutive years with effect from March 28, 2024.

After completion of the financial year, pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Gautam M. Jain and Dr. Pradeep Jha, has ceased to be Independent Directors of the Company, w.e.f. close of business hours on 11th August, 2024, consequent to end of their second and final term of five years as an Independent Directors. On recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC), the Board of directors has appointed, Mr. Nirav Kalyanbhai Shah (DIN: 00397336), Mr. Sameer Surendranarayan Sinha (DIN: 00217107) and Mr. Keyur Dhanvantlal Gandhi (DIN: 02448144), as an Additional Directors (Non-Executive and Independent Directors) of the Company effective from 2nd August, 2024. The board has recommended the same for the approval of the shareholders at ensuing Annual General Meeting for their appointment as Non-Executive Independent Directors of the Company for a first term of five consecutive years effective from 2nd August, 2024 to 1st August, 2029, not liable to retire by rotation.

Declaration by Independent Directors

The Company has received necessary declaration from each independent director under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act,

2013 that he/she meets the criteria of independence laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as amended from time to time.

Statement regarding to Integrity Expertise and Experience (including the proficiency) of the Independent directors

The Board has opined that all the Independent directors of the Company has possessed relevant Integrity, Expertise and Experience in commensurate with the business of the Company. All Independent Directors of the Company are registered with the Independent Directors Databank as maintained and managed by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs. Also all Directors have meets the requirements of proficiency self-assessment test under Rule 6(4) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,

2014 (amended from time to time).

Board Evaluation

The Board of Directors of the Company is committed to assess its own performance as a Board in order to identify its strengths and areas in which it may improve its functioning. To that end, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has established processes for performance evaluation of Independent Directors, the Board and Committees of the Board. Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, performance of its Committees as well as the Directors individually. Details of the evaluation mechanism are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.

Policy on Appointment and Remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

The Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee framed a policy on selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is available on the website of the Company at https://www.aksharchemindia.com/uploads/report/67115272274 7311.%20Nomination%20and%20Remuneration%20Policy.pdf .

The details of programmes for familiarisation of Independent Directors with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company

operates, business model of the Company and related matters are available on the website of the Company at https://www.aksharchemindia.com/uploads/report/3891657873 710POLICY.pdf .

Diversity of the Board

The Company recognizes and embraces the benefit of having a diverse Board of Directors and views increasing diversity at the Board level as an essential element in maintaining competitive advantage in the Business in which it operates. This Policy is available on the website of the Company at https://www.aksharchemindia.com/uploads/report/8561527227 7327%20Policy%20of%20Board%20Diversity.pdf .

23. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

During the financial year 2023-2024, the Board of Directors of the Company, met 4 (Four) times on May 30, 2023, August 10, 2023, November 07, 2023 and January 30, 2024.

24. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS'' MEETING

A separate Meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was also held on January 30, 2024, where at the prescribed items enumerated under Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, were discussed.

25. AUDIT COMMITTEE

At the end of the year 31.03.2024, the composition of the Audit committee, as per the applicable provisions of the Act and Rules, is as follows:

Dr. Pradeep Jha - Chairman Mr. Jigar M. Patel- Member Ms. Maitri K. Mehta- Member

A detailed note on the Board and its committees is provided under the Corporate Governance Report section in this Annual Report.

26. VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

Your Company is committed to highest standards of ethical, moral and legal business conduct. Accordingly, the Board of Directors have adopted the vigil mechanism/whistle blower policy which is in compliance with the provisions of Section 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Employees can raise concerns regarding any discrimination, harassment, victimization, any other unfair practice being adopted against them or any instances of fraud by or against your Company. The Audit Committee oversees the vigil mechanism.

27. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY

The Board has adopted policies and procedures to ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including but not limited to the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the safeguarding of its assets, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, adherence to the company''s policies, periodical review of financial performance of Company and review of the accounts every quarter by Statutory Auditors. The Company has appointed Independent Internal Auditors who periodically audit the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls and suggest improvements.

Internal Control Systems are reviewed by Audit Committee headed by a Non- Executive Independent Director on a regular basis for its effectiveness and the necessary changes suggested are interpreted into the system. Every quarter the Audit Committee reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of

internal control systems and monitors the implementation of improvement actions.

28. AUDITORS

A) STATUTORY AUDITORS

M/s. Talati & Talati LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 110758W/W100377), Ahmedabad, were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five years up to the conclusion of the 38th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in 2027.

M/s. Talati & Talati LLP, Chartered Accountants, have submitted their Report on the Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24, which forms part of the Annual Report 2023-24. There are no observations (including any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer) of the Auditors in their Audit Reports that may call for any explanation from the Directors.

B) SECRETARIAL AUDITORS

Mr. Bipin L. Makwana, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. A15650), was appointed to conduct the secretarial audit of the Company for the financial year 2023-24, as required under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules there under. Secretarial Audit Report for F.Y. 2023-24 forms part of the Annual Report as "Annexure E" to the Board''s report.

The Secretarial Auditor has not made any comments or given any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks or disclaimer in their Audit Report.

C) COST AUDITOR

During the year under review, the Company has made and maintained cost accounts and records as specified by the Central Government under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. For the financial year 2023-24, M/s. M. I. Prajapati & Associates, Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad (FRN-101450) have conducted the audit of the cost records of the Company.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Notifications / Circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs from time to time, the Board appointed M/s. M. I. Prajapati & Associates, Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad (FRN-101450) to conduct the audit of the cost records of the Company for the financial year 2024-25. The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is subject to ratification by the Members at the Annual General Meeting. Accordingly, the necessary Resolution for ratification of the remuneration payable to M/s. M. I. Prajapati & Associates, Cost Accountants, to conduct the audit of cost records of the Company for the financial year 2024-25 has been included in the Notice of the ensuing 35th Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Directors recommend the same for approval of the Members.

D) INTERNAL AUDITOR

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of directors of the Company has appointed M/s. Mahendra N. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad as an Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2023-24.

E) REPORTING OF FRAUD BY AUDITORS

During the year under review, the auditors have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its officers or employees to the Audit Committee under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.

29. ANNUAL RETURN

Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, copy of the Annual Return of the Company prepared in accordance with Section 92(1) of the Act read with Rule 11 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 may be accessed on the Company''s website at:

https://www.aksharchemindia.com/uploads/report/76817236116 16Annual%20Return.pdf.

30. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE

During the year under review, the Company has not given loans, provided any guarantees or made investments covered under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.

31. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS ENTERED INTO WITH RELATED PARTIES

All Related Party transactions that were entered into during the year under review were in ordinary course of business and were on arm''s length basis. There were no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company which may have potential conflict of interest.

Further, there were no material related party transactions which were not in ordinary course of business and were not on arm''s length basis and hence there was no information required to be provided under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in form AOC-2 and under Section 188(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. However, the details of transactions with Related Parties are provided in the Company''s financial statements in accordance with the Accounting Standards.

The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is available on website of the Company at https://www.aksharchemindia.com/uploads/report/7191706680 336Policy%20on%20Related%20Party%20Transaction.pdf .

32. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS REPORT

In terms of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a Management Discussion and Analysis Report is appended as "Annexure F" to this Report.

33. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate Governance. A separate Corporate Governance Report as stipulated under Chapter IV read with Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is furnished as "Annexure G" to this Report together with certificate from Mr. Bipin L. Makawana, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. A15650) confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance.

34. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Pursuant to provisions of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 to submit Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report not applicable to your Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.

35. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 and based on the information provided by the management, your directors state that:

(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2024, the applicable accounting

standards have been followed along with proper

explanations relating to material departures, if any;

(b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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, 2024 and of the profit and loss of the Company for the year ended on that date;

(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

(d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a ''going concern'' basis;

(e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and

(f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.

36. DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

Your Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace. The Company has adopted a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and the rules framed thereunder. It is the continuous endeavor of the Management of the Company to create and provide an environment to all its employees that is free from discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. During the year under review, the Committee had not received any complaint.

37. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ON BOARD AND GENERAL MEETINGS

The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Meetings of the Board of Directors and General Meetings.

38. HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Our human capital contributes significantly to our business operations and we believe that employees are our valuable asset and core strength. To further support that strength, we have identified skill set building as one of key business drivers, and have focused our employee initiatives in that direction. We periodically organize various trainings for our employees to enhance their knowledge and skills. Our learning and development training programs are governed by quality business management principles adopted by us, which include a principle of in-depth identification of development needs and comprehensive structure of learning and development.

We believe that our human resources initiatives led to positive trends in the production, quality, cost, delivery, safety and morale parameters in manufacturing, a higher level of engagement in workers, better working relationships between sales managers and reportees. We also engage contract labour depending on our requirements from time to time, particularly at our manufacturing facilities. The attrition rate of the Company is very low as compare to other companies in the concerned sector. Industrial relations remained harmonious with a focus on productivity, quality and safety throughout the year. Your directors wish to place on record their sincere

appreciation for the devoted services of all the employees and workers of the Company.

39. DISCLOSURES

Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:

(i) no significant or material orders were passed by any regulator or court or tribunal which impacts the going concern status and Company''s operations in future.

(ii) no material changes and commitments, if any, 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.

(iii) the details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year along with their status as at the end of the financial year.

(iv) the details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof.

40. GREEN INITIATIVE

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs had taken the Green Initiative in Report on Corporate Governance by allowing paperless compliances by Companies through electronic mode. Your Company supports the Green Initiative and has accordingly decided to send necessary communications to its Shareholders to their respective registered E-mail addresses.

41. ENVIRONMENT SAFETY AND HEALTH

Your Company continues to exercise persistent and meticulous efforts towards greener earth and environment conservation. The Company preserves in its efforts to teach safe and environmentally accountable behavior in every employee, as well as its vendors. The Company is committed towards safety, not only of its own men and plant, but also of the society at large.

Solid waste generated at the Works, after treatment of its liquid effluent is shifted to a Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) approved site.

The Company continues to demonstrate its commitment to a clean and safe environment. The State of the art effluent treatment plant continues to run satisfactorily, so that the treated waste water discharged is well within the stipulated norms set by GPCB.

Your Company has ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certification for its unit.

42. APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Your Directors are grateful and pleased to place on record their thanks to Government of India, Government of Gujarat, Electricity supply companies and Bankers for their excellent support, guidance and continued cooperation.

The Company is thankful to the shareholders for reposing trust in the Company and their unflinching enthusiasm and patronage.

43. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

The Board''s Report and Management Discussion & Analysis may contain certain statements describing the Company''s objectives, expectations or forecasts that appear to be forward-looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations while actual outcomes may differ

materially from what is expressed herein. The Company is not obliged to update any such forward-looking statement. Some important factors that could influence the Company''s operations comprise of economic developments, pricing and demand and supply conditions in global and domestic markets, changes in government regulations, tax laws, litigation and industrial relations.

For and on behalf of Board of Directors

Place : Ahmedabad PARU M. JAYKRISHNA

Date : August 02, 2024 Chairperson & Mg. Director

DIN: 00671721

Registered Office:

"Akshar House",

Chhatral-Kadi Road,

Indrad - 382 715,

Mahesana, Gujarat (India)

CIN : L24110GJ1989PLC012441 Phone: [phone] Website: www.aksharchemindia.com Email id: [e-mail]

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Mar 31, 2023

Your Directors are pleased to present their Thirty Fourth Annual Report together with the Audited Financial
Statements of your Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2023. , . , ,, ,

Particulars	Current Year	Previous Year
	2022-23	2021-22
Revenue from operations	33,467.86	38,034.44
Other Income	15.17	65.34
Total Income	33,483.03	38,099.78
Profit for the year before Finance Costs, Depreciation, Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	1,556.44	3,237.01
Less: Finance Costs	321.50	220.55
Profit for the year before Depreciation, Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	1234.94	3,016.46
Less: Depreciation	1,284.84	1,221.78
Profit for the year before Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	(49.90)	1,794.68
Add(Less): Exceptional Items	Nil	Nil
Profit for the year before Tax Expenses	(49.90)	1,794.68
Less: Current Tax	-	202.00
Less: Deferred Tax	44.31	136.55
Less: Adjustment of tax for earlier years (Net)	-	(135.35)
Net Profit for the year	(94.21)	1,591.48
Add: Balance brought forward from last year	18,550.10	17,456.97
Depreciation Adjustment	Nil	Nil
Deferred tax on Depreciation Adjustment	Nil	Nil
Surplus available for Appropriation	18,455.89	19,048.44
Appropriation
Other Comprehensive Income	16.98	17.76
Transfer to General Reserve	Nil	Nil
Final Dividend of Rs. 0.5 per Equity Share (P. Y. Rs. 3.5 per Equity Share)	(40.17)	(287.09)
Tax on buy-back	-	(229.02)
Balance carried over to Balance Sheet	18,432.70	18,550.10

DIVIDEND

After considering the profitability, cash flow and
overall financial performance of the Company, Board
of Directors of the Company are pleased to
recommend a final dividend of Rs. 0.50 per equity
share (5% on the face value of Rs. 10/- each) for the
year ended March 31, 2023 subject to approval of the
members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

During the previous financial year, the Company has
paid final dividend of Rs. 0.50 per equity share (5% on
face value of Rs. 10 each), and the total outgo was Rs.
40.17 Lakhs towards dividend.

The final dividend, if declared as above would involve
a total outgo of Rs. 40.17 Lakhs towards dividend for
the year.

TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED SHARES &
DIVIDEND AMOUNT TO INVESTOR EDUCATION
AND PROTECTION FUND

Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, requires a
Company to transfer in the name of Investors Education and
Protection Fund (EPF) Authority all shares in respect of
which dividend has not been paid or claimed for 7 (seven)
consecutive years or more. In accordance with the said
provisions read with the Investors Education and Protection
Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund)
Rules, 2016, as amended, the Company is in the process to
transfer all shares in respect of which dividends declared for
the year 2016-2017 has not been paid or claimed by
members for 7 (seven) consecutive years or more.

TRANSFER TO RESERVES

Your Company has not transferred any amount to
General Reserve (Also in Previous Year the Company
has not transferred any amount to General Reserve).
Your company has incurred net loss of Rs. 94.21 Lakhs
in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIRS

The highlights of the Company''s performance are as
under:

Financial Performance

During the year under review the Company has
reported 12.01% YoY decrease in revenue from
operations to Rs. 33,467.86 Lakhs and incurred a net
loss of Rs. 94.21 Lakhs. The financial performance of
the year 2022-23 was quite subdued due to global
scenario which affected the second half of the
financial year. Overall weakness in demand impacted
the profitability of the Company.

Exports

The export turnover has decreased from Rs. 28,001.76
Lakhs to Rs. 20,237.65 Lakhs compared to previous
year. Dumping/selling at lower rate by China in the

current scenario makes it difficult for the Company to
improve margins. Company along with other players of
the same industry contemplating on this issue.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

The Company is having the certificate for registration
of trademark from the Registrar of Trade Marks, Trade
Marks Registry, Gujarat for its logo i.e. Aksharchem
and its products Pigment Green 7 and Precipitated
Silica i.e. Asaflow and Aksil respectively.

CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY

There was no change in the nature of business of the
Company during the financial year ended March 31, 2023.

MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT,
AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE
COMPANY WHICH HAS OCCURRED BETWEEN
THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE
DATE OF THE REPORT

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

AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL

During the year under review, there is no change in
the Authorized Share Capital of the Company.

SHARE CAPITAL

During the year under review, the paid-up capital of
the Company has remained the same.

Issue of Shares with differential rights

During the year under review, the Company has not
issued equity shares with differential rights.

Issue of Sweat Fquit.y Shares

During the year under review, the Company has not
issued Sweat Equity Shares.

Issue of Fmployee Stock Options

During the year under review, the Company has not
issued any shares under Employee Stock Option.

FINANCE AND INSURANCE

The Company has been financed by State Bank of
India and HDFC Bank Limited.

All insurable interests of the Company, including plant
and machinery, building, stocks, vehicles, stores and
spares have been adequately insured against various
risks and perils.

PUBLIC DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted deposit from public

during the year and there was no deposit outstanding
on March 31, 2023.

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

During the year under review the Company does not
have any subsidiary.

CERTIFICATIONS

During the year under review the Company have its
quality certifications of ISO 9001:2015, certification for
environment management system of ISO 14001:2015
and certification for occupation, health & safety of ISO
45001:2018.

EXPORT HOUSE STATUS

The Company has the status of “Two Star Export
House" by Office of Additional Director General of
Foreign Trade, Ahmedabad, in accordance with
provisions of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020. This
status is valid till November 8, 2027.

CREDIT RATING

The CARE Ratings Limited has reviewed the ratings
on the bank facilities of the Company and revised the
rating as CARE A; Stable/CARE A1 to the long
term/short term bank facilities.

LISTING

The Equity Shares of the Company continue to be
listed on BSE Limited (BSE) and National Stock
Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and required Listing
Fees for the year 2023-24 has been paid.

PARTICULARS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY,
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN
EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The particulars as prescribed under Sub-section (3)(m)
of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with
the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are enclosed
as “Annexure A" to the Board''s report.

RISK MANAGEMENT

We believe that risk management is an integral part of
our operations. It is essential to identify and manage
risks in order to reduce uncertainties and ensure
continuity of business. We have a risk management
framework and team that implements the processes
specified in the framework. Further details are set out
in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report
forming part of the Directors'' Report.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES

In accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed there
under the Company has a Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee of Directors.

The composition of the CSR committee, as per the
applicable provisions of the Act and Rules, is as
follows:

Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna- Chairperson
Mr. Gautam Jain- Member
Ms. Maitri K. Mehta- Member

A detailed note on the Board and its committees is
provided under the Corporate Governance Report
section in this Annual Report.

Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna - Chairperson, Mr. Gautam
Jain and Ms. Maitri K. Mehta has inter alia also
formulated a CSR Policy.

The Company is not required to deposit any amount
in a separate Bank account opened with a Scheduled
Bank in Compliance with CSR Rules 2021 for the CSR
identified projects.

Pursuant to sub-rule (1B) of Rule 12 of Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has submitted
the Report on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
through web form CSR 2 for the financial year 2021-22.

The role of the CSR Committee is to review the CSR
policy, indicate activities to be undertaken by the
Company towards CSR activities and formulate a
transparent monitoring mechanism to ensure
implementation of projects and activities undertaken
by the Company towards CSR initiatives.

The Report on CSR Activities, which forms part of the
Directors'' Report, is annexed as “Annexure B" to this
report.

POLICY ON APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONEL

The Board has on the recommendation of the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee framed a
policy on selection and appointment of Directors, Senior
Management and their remuneration. The Nomination
and Remuneration Policy is put up on the website of
the Company at: www.aksharchemindia.com.

The details of programmes for familiarisation of
Independent Directors with the Company, their roles,
rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the
industry in which the Company operates, business
model of the Company and related matters are put up
on the website of the Company at:
www.aksharchemindia.com

DIVERSITY OF THE BOARD

The Company recognises and embraces the benefit of
having a diverse Board of Directors and views increasing
diversity at the Board level as an essential element in
maintaining competitive advantage in the Business in
which it operates. This Policy is put up on the website of

the Company at: www.aksharchemindia.com
DISCLOSURES ON MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION

Details of Managerial Remuneration as required under
Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is
given as per “Annexure C" to this report.

DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

Appointment of CFO

Mr. Hardik Shah has been appointed as Chief
Financial Officer of the Company w.e.f. May 20, 2022.

Retirement by Rotation

In accordance with the provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the
Company, Mr. Munjal M. Jaykrishna (DIN: 00671693)
Joint Managing Director & CEO of the Company, retire
by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and being eligible have offered himself for re¬
appointment. The Nomination and Remuneration
Committee and Board recommends his
reappointment.

Brief profile of the Director being re-appointed as
required under Regulations 36(3) of Listing
Regulations, 2015 and Secretarial Standard on
General Meetings is provided in the Notice of the
forthcoming AGM of the Company.

Key Managerial Personnel

The following persons are the Key Managerial
Personnel:

Mr. Munjal M. Jaykrishna, Joint Managing Director & CEO
Mr. Hardik S. Shah, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Mr. Meet J. Joshi, Company Secretary (CS)

Women Director

The Board of Directors of the Company includes
women director viz. Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna and Ms.
Maitri K. Mehta. Accordingly, the Company is in
compliance with the requirement of section 149(1) of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 3 of the
Companies (Appointment and Qualification of
Directors) Rules, 2014.

Independent. Directors

Mr. Gautam M. Jain and Dr. Pradeep Jha, Independent
directors have been reappointed for the period of five
years w.e.f. August 12, 2019, Mr. Jigar M. Patel have been
reappointed as an independent director of the Company
for a second term of five consecutive years with effect
from August 09, 2022 and Ms. Maitri K, Mehta was
appointed as an independent director of the Company
for the period of five years w.e.f. March 28, 2019.

Declaration by Independent Directors

The Company has received necessary declaration
from each independent director under Section 149(7)
of the Companies Act, 2013 that he/she meets the
criteria of independence laid down in Section 149(6) of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 as amended from time to time.

BOARD EVALUATION

The Board of Directors of the Company is committed
to assess its own performance as a Board in order to
identify its strengths and areas in which it may
improve its functioning. To that end, the Nomination
and Remuneration Committee has established
processes for performance evaluation of Independent
Directors, the Board and Committees of the Board.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Listing
Regulations, the Board has carried out an annual
evaluation of its own performance, performance of its
Committees as well as the Directors individually.
Details of the evaluation mechanism are provided in
the Corporate Governance Report.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The statement containing particulars of employees as
required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with
Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is
provided as “Annexure D" to this report.

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

During the financial year 2022-2023, the Board of
Directors of the Company, met 4 (Four) times on May
20, 2022, August 09, 2022, November 11, 2022 and
February 09, 2023. The compositions of the board
and its attendance have been given in the Corporate
Governance Report section in this Annual Report.

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS’ MEETING

A separate Meeting of the Independent Directors of
the Company was also held on February 09, 2023,
whereat the prescribed items enumerated under
Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, were discussed.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

The composition of the Audit committee, as per the
applicable provisions of the Act and Rules, is as follows:

Dr. Pradeep Jha - Chairman
Mr. Jigar M. Patel- Member
Ms. Maitri K. Mehta- Member

A detailed note on the Board and its committees is

provided under the Corporate Governance Report
section in this Annual Report.

VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

Your Company is committed to highest standards of
ethical, moral and legal business conduct. Accordingly,
the Board of Directors have adopted the vigil
mechanism/whistle blower policy which is in compliance
with the provisions of Section 177(10) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015. Employees can raise concerns regarding any
discrimination, harassment, victimization, any other
unfair practice being adopted against them or any
instances of fraud by or against your Company. The
Audit Committee oversees the vigil mechanism.

INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR
ADEQUACY

The Board has adopted policies and procedures to
ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of its
business, including but not limited to the prevention
and detection of frauds and errors, the safeguarding
of its assets, the accuracy and completeness of the
accounting records, adherence to the company''s
policies, periodical review of financial performance of
Company and review of the accounts every quarter
by Statutory Auditors. The Company has appointed
Independent Internal Auditors who periodically audit
the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal
controls and suggest improvements.

Internal Control Systems are reviewed by Audit
Committee headed by a Non- Executive Independent
Director on a regular basis for its effectiveness and
the necessary changes suggested are interpreted
into the system. Every quarter the Audit Committee
reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of internal
control systems and monitors the implementation of
improvement actions.

STATUTORY AUDITORS

M/s. Talati & Talati LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm
Registration No. 110758W/W100377), Ahmedabad, were
appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company
for a term of five years up to the conclusion of the
38th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be
held in 2027.

M/s. Talati & Talati LLP, Chartered Accountants has
expressed their willingness to be appointed as
Statutory Auditors of the Company. They further
confirmed that the said appointment, if made, would
be within prescribed limits under Section 141 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and that they are not
disqualified for appointment.

Pursuant to Section 139 and 141 of the Companies Act,

2013 and relevant Rules prescribed there under, the
Company has received certificate from the Auditors to
the effect, inter-alia, that their appointment would be
within the limits laid down by the Act, shall be as per
the term provided under the Act, that they are not
disqualified for such appointment under the provisions
of applicable laws and also that there are no pending
proceedings against them or any of their partners with
respect to professional matters of conduct.

As required under SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the
statutory auditors have also confirmed that they hold
a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of
the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

M/s. Talati & Talati LLP, Chartered Accountants, have
submitted their Report on the Financial Statements of
the Company for the Financial Year 2022-23, which
forms part of the Annual Report 2022-23. There are
no observations (including any qualification,
reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer) of the
Auditors in their Audit Reports that may call for any
explanation from the Directors.

SECRETARIAL AUDITORS

Mr. Bipin L. Makwana, Practicing Company Secretary
(Membership No. A15650), was appointed to conduct
the secretarial audit of the Company for the financial
year 2022-23, as required under Section 204 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Rules there under. Secretarial
Audit Report for F.Y. 2022-23 forms part of the Annual
Report as “Annexure E" to the Board''s report.

The Secretarial Auditor has not made any comments
or given any qualification, reservation or adverse
remarks or disclaimer in their Audit Report.

COST AUDITOR

During the year under review, the provision regarding
Cost Audit is not applicable to the Company. M/s. M. I.
Prajapati & Associates, Cost Accountants
(Membership No. 32354), was appointed to conduct
the cost audit of the Company for the financial year
2023-24, as required under Section 148 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Rules there under.

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

As required under Regulation 34(2)(c) of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations 2015, a Cash Flow Statement prepared in
accordance with the Indian Accounting Standard 7
(IND AS-7) is attached to the Financial Statement.

ANNUAL RETURN

Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with section 134(3)(a) of
the Companies Act, 2013, copy of the Annual Return
of the Company prepared in accordance with Section
92(1) of the Act read with Rule 11 of the Companies

(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 may be
accessed on the Company''s website at:
https://aksharchemindia.com/uploads/report/398169365
1443MGT-7.pdf

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR
INVESTMENTS MADE

During the year under review the Company has not
given loans, provided any guarantees or made
investments covered under section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013.

PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR
ARRANGEMENTS ENTERED INTO WITH
RELATED PARTIES

All Related Party transactions that were entered into
during the year under review were in ordinary course
of business and were on arm''s length basis. There
were no materially significant related party

transactions made by the Company which may have
potential conflict of interest.

Further, there were no material related party
transactions which were not in ordinary course of
business and were not on arm''s length basis and
hence there was no information required to be
provided under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 in form AOC-2 and under Section 188(2) of
the Companies Act, 2013.

SIGNIFICANT OR MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED
BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN
STATUS OF THE COMPANY AND / OR THE
COMPANY’S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE

There were no significant or material orders passed
by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the
going concern status of the Company and / or the
Company''s operations in future.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS
REPORT

In terms of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, a Management Discussion and Analysis Report
is appended as “Annexure F" to this Report.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Your Company is committed to maintain the highest
standards of Corporate Governance. A separate
Corporate Governance Report as stipulated under
Chapter IV read with Schedule V of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 is furnished as “Annexure G" to this Report together
with certificate from Mr. Bipin L. Makawana, Practicing
Company Secretary (Membership No. A15650) confirming

compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance.
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(c)
of the Companies Act, 2013 and based on the
information provided by the management, your
directors state that:

(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for
the year ended March 31, 2023, the applicable
accounting standards read with requirements
set out under Schedule XIII to the Act, have
been followed and there are no material
departures from the same;

(b) the Directors have selected such accounting
policies and applied them consistently and made
judgements 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, 2023 and of the loss of the Company for the
year ended on that date;

(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient
care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Act for safeguarding the
assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities;

(d) the Directors have prepared the annual
accounts on a ‘going concern'' basis;

(e) the Directors have laid down internal financial
controls to be followed by the Company and
that such internal financial controls are
adequate and are operating effectively; and

(f) the Directors have devised proper systems to
ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems are
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 Auditors under section 143 (12).

DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT
OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,
PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

Your Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment
at workplace. The Company has adopted a Policy on
Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual
Harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of
the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH
Act) and the rules framed thereunder. It is the continuous

endeavor of the Management of the Company to create
and provide an environment to all its employees that is
free from discrimination and harassment, including sexual
harassment. During the year under review, the
Committee had not received any complaint.

COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
ON BOARD AND GENERAL MEETINGS

The Company has complied with Secretarial
Standards issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India on Meetings of the Board of
Directors and General Meetings.

HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Our human capital contributes significantly to our
business operations and we believe that employees are
our valuable asset and core strength. To further
support that strength, we have identified skill set
building as one of key business drivers, and have
focused our employee initiatives in that direction. We
periodically organize various trainings for our employees
to enhance their knowledge and skills. Our learning and
development training programs are governed by quality
business management principles adopted by us, which
include a principle of in-depth identification of
development needs and comprehensive structure of
learning and development.

We believe that our human resources initiatives led to
positive trends in the production, quality, cost, delivery,
safety and morale parameters in manufacturing, a higher
level of engagement in workers, better working
relationships between sales managers and reportees. We
also engage contract labour depending on our
requirements from time to time, particularly at our
manufacturing facilities. The attrition rate of the Company
is quite low as compare to other companies in the
concerned sector. Industrial relations remained harmonious
with a focus on productivity, quality and safety throughout
the year. Your directors wish to place on record their
sincere appreciation for the devoted services of all the
employees and workers of the Company.

GREEN INITIATIVE

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs had taken the Green
Initiative in Report on Corporate Governance by
allowing paperless compliances by Companies
through electronic mode. Your Company supports the
Green Initiative and has accordingly decided to send
necessary communications to its Shareholders to their
respective registered E-mail addresses.

ENVIRONMENT SAFETY AND HEALTH

Your Company continues to exercise persistent and
meticulous efforts towards greener earth and
environment conservation. The Company preserves in
its efforts to teach safe and environmentally

accountable behavior in every employee, as well as its
vendors. The Company is committed towards safety,
not only of its own men and plant, but also of the
society at large.

Solid waste generated at the Works, after treatment
of its liquid effluent is shifted to a Gujarat Pollution
Control Board (GPCB) approved site.

The Company continues to demonstrate its commitment
to a clean and safe environment. The State of the art
effluent treatment plant continues to run satisfactorily, so
that the treated waste water discharged is well within
the stipulated norms set by GPCB.

Your Company has ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 and
ISO 45001:2018 certification for its unit.

APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Your Directors are grateful and pleased to place on
record their thanks to Government of India,
Government of Gujarat, Electricity supply companies
and Bankers for their excellent support, guidance and
continued cooperation.

The Company is thankful to the shareholders for
reposing trust in the Company and their unflinching
enthusiasm and patronage.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

The Board''s Report and Management Discussion &
Analysis may contain certain statements describing
the Company''s objectives, expectations or forecasts
that appear to be forward-looking within the meaning
of applicable securities laws and regulations while
actual outcomes may differ materially from what is
expressed herein. The Company is not obliged to
update any such forward-looking statement. Some
important factors that could influence the Company''s
operations comprise of economic developments,
pricing and demand & supply conditions in global and
domestic markets, changes in government
regulations, tax laws, litigation and industrial relations.

For and on behalf of Board of Directors
Place : Ahmedabad PARU M. JAYKRISHNA

Date : August 10, 2023 Chairperson & Mg. Director

DIN: 00671721

Registered Office:

“Akshar House",

Chhatral Kadi Road,

Indrad - 382 715,

Mehsana, Gujarat (India)

CIN : L24110GJ1989PLC012441
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.aksharchemindia.com
Email id: [e-mail]

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Mar 31, 2018

The Directors are pleased to present their Twenty Ninth Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements of your Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2018.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Rs. in Lakhs)

Particulars	Current Year	Previous Year
	2017-18	2016-17
Revenue from operations	26471.61	25026.25
Other Income	706.41	905.07
Total Income	27178.01	25931.32
Profit for the year before Finance Costs, Depreciation, Exceptional Items and	4873.75	8653.48
Tax Expenses
Less: Finance Costs	148.87	302.06
Profit for the year before Depreciation, Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	4724.88	8351.42
Less: Depreciation	460.15	468.69
Profit for the year before Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	4264.73	7882.74
Add/(Less): Exceptional Items	Nil	Nil
Profit for the year before Tax Expenses	4264.73	7882.74
Less: Current Tax	1138.31	2299.82
Less: Deferred Tax	(34.34)	291.19
Less: Adjustment of tax for earlier years (Net)	99.07	Nil
Net Profit for the year	3061.69	5291.73
Add: Balance brought forward from last year	10323.60	5199.40
Depreciation Adjustment	Nil	214.90
Deferred tax on Depreciation Adjustment	Nil	(74.37)
Surplus available for Appropriation	10385.29	10631.66
Appropriation
Transfer to General Reserve	Nil	Nil
Interim Dividend of HNil per Equity Share
(P. Y. H3.50 per Equity Share)	Nil	255.95
Tax on dividend	Nil	52.11
Balance carried over to Balance Sheet	10385.29	10323.60
Total	10385.29	10631.66

INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (IND AS)

Your Company had adopted Ind AS with effect from April 1, 2017 pursuant to Ministry of Corporate Affairs notification dated February 16, 2015 notifying the Companies (Indian Accounting Standard) Rules, 2015. Your Company has published Ind AS Financials for the year ended March 31, 2018 along with comparable as on March 31, 2017 and Opening Statement of Assets and Liabilities as on April 1, 2016.

Ind AS has replaced the existing Indian GAAP prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with rule 7 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.

For AksharChem, Ind AS is applicable from April 1, 2017, with a transition date of April 1, 2016 and IGAAP as the previous GAAP.

The reconciliation and description of the effect of the transition from IGAAP to Ind AS have been provided in Note no. 52 of the financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2018.

DIVIDEND

After considering the profitability, cash flow and overall financial performance of the Company, your Board of Directors of the Company are pleased to recommend a final dividend of Rs.3.50 per equity share (35% on the face value of Rs.10/- each) for the year ended March 31, 2018 subject to approval of the members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

During the previous financial year, the Company has paid an interim dividend of Rs.3.50 per equity share (35% on face value of Rs.10 each), and the total outgo was Rs.255.95 Lakhs towards dividend and Rs.52.11 Lakhs towards dividend distribution tax.

The final dividend, if declared as above would involve a total outgo of Rs.287.09 Lakhs towards dividend for the year and Rs.59.01 Lakhs towards dividend distribution tax.

TRANSFER TO RESERVES

Your Company has not transferred any amount to General Reserve (Also in Previous Year the Company has not transferred any amount to General Reserve). Your company has retained amount of Rs.13,385.29 Lakhs in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

STATE OF COMPANY''S AFFAIRS

The highlights of the Company''s performance are as under:

General

FY18 was quite challenging year for the Company due to Increase Volatility in Crude Prices, Currency Depreciation and Volatility, Disruptions in the key inputs availability required for our Raw material because of on-going China environmental issues.

Your Company had put lot of efforts and continue to focus on delivering performance and the Company had performed well on the Volume front. Our Business continues to grow on Volume basis every quarter making it more sustainable. This gives confidence that the demand for our product is intact and we were able to get the business because of our best quality reliable products and over 2 decades of Relationship with the biggest dye stuff houses in the world.

Revenue of the Company keeps fluctuating due to high volatility in the Realisations, movement in Foreign Currency Rate etc.

Results of Operations

During the year under review, the turnover of the Company has increased from Rs.25026.25 Lakhs to Rs.26471.61 Lakhs. However, the Profit after Tax (PAT) has decreased from Rs.5291.73 Lakhs to Rs.3061.69 Lakhs.

Exports

The export turnover has increased from Rs.22132.39 Lakhs to Rs.22,542.22 Lakhs compared to previous year.

Capital Expenditure

During the year under review the Company has incurred capital expenditure of Rs.4,445.94 Lakhs.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CAPEX PLAN

During the year under review the Company has announced the Capex plan of Rs.175 Crores is in Specialty Chemicals, Dyes & Intermediates and Organic Pigments.

INTELLECTUAL PROPORTY RIGHTS

During the year under review the Company has received the certificate for registration of trademark from the Registrar of Trade Marks, Trade Marks Registry, Gujarat for its logo i.e. AksharChem and its product Pigment Green 7, i.e. Asaflow.

CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY

There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year ended March 31, 2018.

MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAS OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT

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

CHANGE IN PERCENTAGE OF PROMOTERS HOLDING

During the year under review the share capital of the company has increased pursuant to Qualified Institutions Placement of 8,89,690 Equity Shares of Rs.10 each of the Company to Qualified Institutional Buyers and due to this the percentage of the holding of promoters of the Company has changed and reduced to 62.70% from 70.33%.

AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL

During the year under review, there is no change in the Authorized Share Capital of the Company.

SHARE CAPITAL

Pursuant to the resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company dated November 14, 2016 and July 13, 2017, the resolution of the QIP Committee dated July 14, 2017, the approval of the shareholders of the Company by way of a special resolution, through a postal ballot, the results of which were declared on January 4, 2017, your Company undertook a Qualified Institutions Placement of up to 8,89,690 Equity Shares of H10 each of the Company at an issue price of Rs.776 per equity share, and allotment of the said equity shares pursuant to the issue was made on July 20, 2017. Hence Paid up Share Capital of the Company has increased from Rs.731.29 Lakhs to Rs.820.25 Lakhs. The QIP issue proceeds aggregating to Rs.6903.99 lakhs will be utilized in accordance with the objects stated in the offer document. Pending utilization, the unutilised amount of issue proceeds have been invested in Mutual Funds.

Issue of Shares with differential rights

During the year under review, the Company has not issued equity shares with differential rights.

Issue of Sweat Equity Shares

During the year under review, the Company has not issued Sweat Equity Shares.

Issue of Employee Stock Options

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares under Employee Stock Option.

FINANCE AND INSURANCE

During the year under review the Company has repaid its outstanding long term secured loan and no outstanding short term working capital loan as on March 31, 2018, therefore as on March 31, 2018 your company is a zero debt company.

All insurable interests of the Company, including plant and machinery, building, stocks, vehicles, stores and spares have been adequately insured against various risks and perils.

PUBLIC DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted deposit from public during the year and there was no deposit outstanding on March 31, 2018.

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

During the year under review the Company does not have any subsidiary.

CERTIFICATIONS

During the year under review the Company has upgraded its quality certification with new standard ISO 14001:2015 certification for environment management system of its plants of Vinyl Sulphone and CPC Green at Village Indrad and also have ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management system.

EXPORT HOUSE STATUS

The Company has been awarded status of "One Star Export House" by Office of Additional Director General of Foreign Trade,

Ahmedabad, in accordance with provisions of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020. This status is valid till December 21, 2022.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

During the year under review the Company has received the following awards

- Best Manufacturer Exporter (Medium) from ECGC - Indian Exporters'' Excellence Awards 2017

- SME Business Excellence Awards - Best Global Business (2017) from Dun & Bradstreet (RBL Bank)

- SME Business Excellence Awards - Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals (2017) from Dun & Bradstreet (RBL Bank)

- Trishul Award for the outstanding export performance in Panel I: Dyes and Dye Intermediates (SSM ME) for the year 2016-17 by CHEMEXCIL

- Third Award for self manufactured direct export of Dye Intermediates during the year 2015-16 from The Gujarat Dyestuffs Manufacturers Association (GDMA)

- Third Award for self manufactured direct export of Dyes during the year 2015-16 from The Gujarat Dyestuffs Manufacturers Association (GDMA)

- Trophy for self manufactured domestic sale of Dye Intermediates of more than Rs.5 Crores but less than Rs.25 Crores during the year 2015-16 from The Gujarat Dyestuffs Manufacturers Association (GDMA)

- Trophy for self manufactured domestic sale of Dyes between Rs.5 Crores to Rs.15 Crores during the year 2015-16 from The Gujarat Dyestuffs Manufacturers Association (GDMA)

CREDIT RATING

The CARE has reviewed the ratings on the bank facilities of the Company and reaffirmed the rating of the Company as "CARE A " (Single A Plus) assigned to the long term bank loans/facilities and "CARE A1 " (A One Plus) assigned to the short term bank loans/ facilities.

LISTING

The Equity Shares of the Company continue to be listed on BSE Limited (BSE), National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and Ahmedabad Stock Exchange Limited (ASE) and required Listing Fees for the year 2018-19 has been paid.

8,89,690 Equity Shares of Rs.10 each allotted to Qualified Institutional Buyers pursuant to Qualified Institutions Placement got listed on BSE Limited (BSE), National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and Ahmedabad Stock Exchange Limited (ASE) and the trading has commenced w.e.f. July 24, 2017 on BSE and NSE.

PARTICULARS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The particulars as prescribed under Sub-section (3)(m) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are enclosed as "Annexure A" to the Board''s report.

RISK MANAGEMENT

We believe that risk management is an integral part of our operations. It is essential to identify and manage risks in order to reduce uncertainties and ensure continuity of business. We have a risk management framework and team that implements the processes specified in the framework. Further details are set out in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forming part of the Directors'' Report.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES

In accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed there under, the Company has a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Directors comprising Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna - Chairperson, Mr. Gautam Jain and Mr. Kirankumar J. Mehta has inter alia also formulated a CSR Policy.

The role of the CSR Committee is to review the CSR policy, indicate activities to be undertaken by the Company towards CSR activities and formulate a transparent monitoring mechanism to ensure implementation of projects and activities undertaken by the Company towards CSR initiatives.

The Report on CSR Activities, which forms part of the Directors'' Report, is annexed as "Annexure B" to this report.

POLICY ON APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONEL

The Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee framed a policy on selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is put up on the website of the Company at: www.aksharchemindia.com

The details of programmes for familiarisation of Independent Directors with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company and related matters are put up on the website of the Company at : www.aksharchemindia.com

DISCLOSURES ON MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION

Details of Managerial Remuneration as required under Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given as per "Annexure C" to this report.

DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

Appointment of Director

Upon the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Mr. Jigar M. Patel was appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) w.e.f. December 11, 2017 and holds office upto the forthcoming AGM of the Company. Necessary Resolution for appointment of Mr. Jigar M. Patel as an Independent Director has been included in the Notice convening the AGM.

During the year, Mr. Munjal M. Jaykrishna has resigned as CFO of the Company and also his designation was changed from Joint Managing Director to Joint Managing Director & CEO with effect from February 14, 2018.

During the year, Mr. Sunil V. Rane was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from February 14, 2018.

Resignation of Director

Mr. Param J. Shah (DIN: 03273769), has resigned as an Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. December 11, 2017. The Board places on record its sense of appreciation for the assistance and guidance provided by Mr. Param J. Shah during his tenure as an Independent Director of the Company.

Retirement by Rotation

In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Gokul M. Jaykrishna (DIN: 00671652) Director of the Company, retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible have offered himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends his reappointment.

Key Managerial Personnel

The following persons are the Key Managerial Personnel:

Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna, Chairperson & Managing Director

Mr. Munjal M. Jaykrishna, Joint Managing Director & CEO

Mr. Meet J. Joshi, Company Secretary

Mr. Sunil V. Rane, General Manager (Accounts) & CFO

Women Director

The Board of Directors of the Company includes a woman director viz. Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna. Accordingly, the Company is in compliance with the requirement of section 149(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

Independent Directors

Mr. Gautam M. Jain, Dr. Pradeep Jha and Mr. Kirankumar J. Mehta Independent directors have been appointed for the term of five consecutive years from the date of Annual General Meeting of the Company held on September 25, 2014 till the date of 30th Annual General Meeting in the year 2019, and Mr. Jigar M. Patel was appointed as independent director of the Company for the period of five years w.e.f. December 11, 2017. Hence no Independent Directors of the Company are liable to retire during the year under review.

Declaration by Independent Directors

The Company has received necessary declaration from each independent director under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 that he/she meets the criteria of independence laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

BOARD EVALUATION

The Board of Directors of the Company is committed to assessing its own performance as a Board in order to identify its strengths and areas in which it may improve its functioning. To that end, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has established processes for performance evaluation of Independent Directors, the Board and Committees of the Board.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, performance of its Committees as well as the Directors individually. Details of the evaluation mechanism are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The statement containing particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided as "Annexure D" to this report.

NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

During the financial year 2017-2018, the Board of Directors of the Company, met 9 (Nine) times on May 27, 2017, July 5, 2017, July 13, 2017, July 27, 2017, September 14, 2017, November 13, 2017, December 11, 2017, February 14, 2018, and March 20, 2018.

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS'' MEETING

A separate Meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was also held on March 20, 2018, whereat the prescribed items enumerated under Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, were discussed.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

The composition of the Audit committee, as per the applicable provisions of the Act and Rules, are as follows:

Mr. Kirankumar J. Mehta - Chairman

Dr. Pradeep Jha - Member

Mr. Jigar M. Patel - Member

A detailed note on the Board and its committees is provided under the Corporate Governance Report section in this Annual Report.

VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

Your Company is committed to highest standards of ethical, moral and legal business conduct. Accordingly, the Board of Directors have adopted the vigil mechanism/whistle blower policy which is in compliance with the provisions of Section 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Employees can raise concerns regarding any discrimination, harassment, victimization, any other unfair practice being adopted against them or any instances of fraud by or against your Company. The Audit Committee oversees the vigil mechanism.

INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY

The Board has adopted policies and procedures to ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including but not limited to the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the safeguarding of its assets, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, adherence to the company''s policies, periodical review of financial performance of Company and review of the accounts every quarter by Statutory Auditors.

STATUTORY AUDITORS

The Statutory Auditors M/s. Mahendra N. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 105775W), Ahmedabad were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five years up to the conclusion of the 33rd Annual General Meeting of the Company, if so required under the Law.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs have, vide its Commencement Notification dated May 7, 2018, inter alia, notified the commencement of section 40 of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017, which omitted the proviso to sub-section (1) of section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, mandating the requirement of annual ratification for Auditors appointment by the Members at every Annual General Meeting. Accordingly, the Board has decided, to discontinue the practice of obtaining annual ratification of the shareholders for appointment of Statutory Auditors, in view of the exemption provision in the resolution passed by the members in the 28th Annual General Meeting and the removal of the provision of the law which mandated the requirement.

M/s. Mahendra N. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants has expressed their willingness to be appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company. They further confirmed that it said appointment, if made, would be within prescribed limits under Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and that they are not disqualified for appointment.

Pursuant to Section 139 and 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and relevant Rules prescribed there under, the Company has received certificate dated May 10, 2018 from the Auditors to the effect, inter-alia, that their appointment would be within the limits laid down by the Act, shall be as per the term provided under the Act, that they are not disqualified for such appointment under the provisions of applicable laws and also that there are no pending proceedings against them or any of their partners with respect to professional matters of conduct.

The Auditors have also confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the peer review process of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI.

M/s. Mahendra N. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants, have submitted their Report on the Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year 2017-18, which forms part of the Annual Report 2017-18. There are no observations (including any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer) of the Auditors in their Audit Reports that may call for any explanation from the Directors.

SECRETARIAL AUDITORS

Mr. Bipin L. Makawana, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. A15650), was appointed to conduct the secretarial audit of the Company for the financial year 2017-18, as required under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules there under. Secretarial Audit Report for F.Y. 2017-18 forms part of the Annual Report as "Annexure E" to the Board''s report.

The Secretarial Auditor has not made any adverse comments or given any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks or disclaimer in their Audit Report.

cost auditor

During the year under review, the provision regarding Cost Audit is not applicable to the Company.

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

As required under Regulation 34(2) (c) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, a Cash Flow Statement prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standard 7 (IND AS-7) is attached to the Financial Statement.

EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN

The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in Form MGT-9 is appended as "Annexure F" to this report.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE

Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments covered under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 forms part of the notes to the financial statements provided in this Annual Report.

PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS ENTERED INTO WITH RELATED PARTIES

All Related Party transactions that were entered into during the year under review were in ordinary course of business and were on arm''s length basis. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company which may have potential conflict of interest.

Further, there were no material related party transactions which are not in ordinary course of business and are not on arm''s length basis and hence there are no information required to be provided under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in form AOC-2 and under Section 188(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.

SIGNIFICANT OR MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS OF THE COMPANY AND / OR THE COMPANY''S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE.

There were no significant or material orders passed by the regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company and / or the Company''s operations in future.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS REPORT

In terms of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a Management Discussion and Analysis Report is appended as "Annexure G" to this Report.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate Governance. A separate Corporate Governance Report as stipulated under Chapter IV read with Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is furnished as "Annexure H" to this Report together with certificate from Mr. Bipin L. Makawana, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. A15650), confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance.

DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 and based on the information provided by the management, your directors state that:

(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2018, the applicable accounting standards read with requirements set out under Schedule III to the Act, have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;

(b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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, 2018 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;

(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

(d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a ''going concern'' basis;

(e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and

(f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are 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 Auditors under section 143 (12).

DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company is committed to provide a safe and conducive work environment to its employees. During the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ON BOARD AND GENERAL MEETINGS

The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Meetings of the Board of Directors and General Meetings.

HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Our human capital contributes significantly to our business operations and we believe that employees are our valuable asset and core strength. To further support that strength, we have identified skill set building as one of key business drivers, and have focused our employee initiatives in that direction. We periodically organize various trainings for our employees to enhance their knowledge and skills. Our learning and development training programs are governed by quality business management principles adopted by us, which include a principle of in-depth identification of development needs and comprehensive structure of learning and development.

We believe that our human resources initiatives led to positive trends in the production, quality, cost, delivery, safety and morale parameters in manufacturing, a higher level of engagement in workers, better working relationships between sales managers and reportees. We also engage contract labour depending on our requirements from time to time, particularly at our manufacturing facilities. The attrition rate of the Company is very low as compare to other companies in the concerned sector. Industrial relations remained harmonious with a focus on productivity, quality and safety throughout the year. Your directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for the devoted services of all the employees and workers of the Company.

ENVIRONMENT SAFETY AND HEALTH

Your Company continues to exercise persistent and meticulous efforts towards greener earth and environment conservation. The Company preserves in its efforts to teach safe and environmentally accountable behavior in every employee, as well as its vendors. The Company is committed towards safety, not only of its own men and plant, but also of the society at large.

Solid waste generated at the Works, after treatment of its liquid effluent is shifted to a Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) approved site.

The Company continues to demonstrate its commitment to a clean and safe environment. The State of the art effluent treatment plant continues to run satisfactorily, so that the treated waste water discharged is well within the stipulated norms set by GPCB.

Your Company has ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 certification for its unit.

APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Your Directors are grateful and pleased to place on record their thanks to Government of India, Government of Gujarat, Electricity supply companies, and Bankers for their excellent support, guidance and continued cooperation.

The Company is thankful to the shareholders for reposing trust in the Company and their unflinching enthusiasm and patronage.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

The Board''s Report and Management Discussion & Analysis may contain certain statements describing the Company''s objectives, expectations or forecasts that appear to be forward-looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations while actual outcomes may differ materially from what is expressed herein. The Company is not obliged to update any such forward-looking statement. Some important factors that could influence the Company''s operations comprise of economic developments, pricing, and demand and supply conditions in global and domestic markets, changes in government regulations, tax laws, litigation and industrial relations.

For and on behalf of Board of Directors

Place : Indrad, Mehsana Paru M. Jaykrishna

Date : August 08, 2018 Chairperson & Mg. Director

Registered Office: DIN: 00671721

166-169, Village Indrad,

Kadi - Kalol Road, Dist : Mehsana

Gujarat - 382 715 (India)

CIN: L24110GJ1989PLC012441

Phone : [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Website : www.aksharchemindia.com

Email id : [e-mail]

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Mar 31, 2017

Dear Shareholders,

The Directors are pleased to present their Twenty Eighth Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements of your Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2017.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS _(Rs. _Lakhs)

particulars	Current Year 2016-17		previous Year 2015-16
Revenue from operations	25,965.21		18,770.61
Other Income	581.02		129.35
Total Income	26,546.23		18,899.97
Profit for the year before Finance Costs, Depreciation, Extra Ordinary Item/Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	8,529.42		3,351.73
Less: Finance Costs	302.06		334.63
Profit for the year before Depreciation, Extra Ordinary Item/ Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	8,227.36		3,017.10
Less: Depreciation	468.69		424.18
Profit for the year before Extra Ordinary Item/Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	7,758.68		2,592.92
Add/(Less): Extra Ordinary Item/ Exceptional Items	Nil		Nil
Profit for the year before Tax Expenses	7,758.68		2,592.92
Less: Current Tax	2,299.82		768.00
Less: Deferred Tax	266.97		161.13
Net Profit for the year	5,191.89		1,663.79
Add: Balance brought forward from last year	4,785.33		3,429.61
Surplus available for Appropriation	9,977.22		5,093.40
Appropriation
Transfer to General Reserve		Nil	Nil
Interim Dividend of Rs. 3.50 per Equity Share (P. Y. Rs. 3.50 per Equity Share)		255.95	255.95
Tax on dividend		52.11	52.11
Balance carried over to Balance Sheet		9,669.16	4,785.34
Total		9,977.25	5,093.40

DIVIDEND

After considering the profitability, cash flow and overall financial performance of the Company, your Board of Directors of the Company have declared interim dividend of Rs. 3.50 per equity share (35% on the face value of Rs. 10/- each) for the year ended March 31, 2017 and the total outgo was Rs. 255.95 Lakhs towards dividend and Rs. 52.11 Lakhs towards dividend distribution tax.

During the previous financial year, the Company has paid Interim dividend of Rs 3.50 per equity share (35% on face value of Rs. 10 each), and the total outgo was Rs. 255.95 Lakhs towards dividend and Rs. 52.11 Lakhs towards dividend distribution tax.

TRANSFER TO RESERVES

Your Company has not transferred any amount to General Reserve (Also in Previous Year the Company has not transferred any amount to General Reserve). Your company has retained amount of Rs. 9,669.16 Lakhs in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

STATE OF COMPANY''S AFFAIRS

The highlights of the Company''s performance are as under: General

This year was an outstanding year for the Indian Chemical industry especially those companies who compete with China. Due to the crackdown by the Chinese government on the pollution causing industries there was a short supply in Dye Intermediates market as China was the major supplier. Stricter environmental norms and increased costs have substantially eroded the low-cost advantage of Chinese manufacturers. This resulted in a huge spike in the prices of Dye Intermediates which benefited the Indian exporters and the Dye Intermediate manufacturers.

Coming to the CPC Green business. This is the business where there is no China factor and as a result the prices and margins generally tend to be stable and it is proven to do so in FY 2017. CPC Green contributed to 32% of our revenues in FY 2017.

Results of Operations

During the year under review, the turnover of the Company was Rs. 25,965.21 Lakhs as compared to Rs. 18,770.61 Lakhs of the previous year. The Profit after Tax (PAT) has increased from Rs. 1,663.79 Lakhs to Rs. 5,191.89 Lakhs.

Exports

The export turnover has increased from Rs. 15,346.77 Lakhs to Rs. 23,259.62 Lakhs compared to previous year.

Capital Expenditure

During the year under review the Company has incurred capital expenditure of Rs. 1,501.53 Lakhs.

EXPANSION OF CAPACITIES

During the year under review the Company has successfully completed the process of expansion of CPC Green Plant with the capacity of 160 MTPM and Copper Sulphate (By Product) Plant with the capacity of 25 MTPM.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

During the year under review the Company has filed trademark applications with the Registrar of Trade Marks, Trade Marks Registry, Gujarat for its logo i.e. AksharChem and its product Pigment Green 7, i.e. Asaflow. The applications are under process.

CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY

There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year ended 31st March, 2017.

MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAS OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT

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

CHANGE IN PROMOTERS HOLDING

During the year under review, promoters family trusts Mrugesh Jaykrishna Family Trust-2 and Munjal M. Jaykrishna Family Trust were in receipt of the SEBI order both dated March 10, 2016 bearing reference no. WTM/PS/186/CFD-DCR/MAR/2016 and WTM/PS/185/CFD-DCR/MAR/2016 respectively granting an exemption from making an open offer under Regulation 3 of the Takeover Regulations in respect of the acquisition of shares of the Company. Accordingly, during the year 25,43,571 (34.78%) equity shares held by Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna and 6,21,247 shares (8.49%) equity shares held by Mr. Gokul M. Jaykrishna, of the Company, were transferred to Mrugesh Jaykrishna Family Trust -2 and 11,25,804 (15.39%) equity shares held by Mr. Munjal M. Jaykrishna and 5,04,557 (6.90%) equity shares held by Mr. Gokul M. Jaykrishna were transferred to Munjal M. Jaykrishna Family Trust by way of block deal in a phased manner at a price prevailing on the stock exchange on the date of respective tranche of acquisition, pursuant to the direction of aforesaid SEBI order.

Further, Mrugesh Jaykrishna Family Trust -2 has acquired 24,001 (0.33%) Equity Shares of the Company through the stock exchange during the year. The total promoter shareholding of the Company hence stands increased to 70.33% from 70.00%.

During the year under review, the name/status of the promoter company was changed from Intercon Finance Private Limited to Chelsea Marketing LLP.

AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL

During the year under review, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company has increased from Rs. 850.00 Lakhs to Rs. 2,000.00 Lakhs by passing of resolution through Postal Ballot.

SHARE CAPITAL

Pursuant to the resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company dated November 14, 2016 and July 13, 2017, the resolution of the QIP Committee dated July 14, 2017, the approval of the shareholders of the Company by way of a special resolution, through a postal ballot, the results of which were declared on January 4, 2017, your Company undertook a Qualified Institutions Placement of up to 8,89,690 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each of the Company at an issue price of Rs. 776 per equity share, and allotment of the said equity shares pursuant to the issue was made on 20th July 2017.

Issue of Shares with differential rights

During the year under review, the Company has not issued equity shares with differential rights.

Issue of Sweat Equity Shares

During the year under review, the Company has not issued Sweat Equity Shares.

Issue of Employee Stock Options

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares under Employee Stock Option.

FINANCE AND INSURANCE

During the year under review the Company has availed Rs. 2.77 Crores Corporate loan from the Corporate Loan of Rs. 9.50 Crores sanctioned by State Bank of India, hence the Company has been financed by State Bank of India for Working capital, Term Loan and Corporate Loan.

All insurable interests of the Company, including plant and machinery, building, stocks, vehicles, stores and spares have been adequately insured against various risks and perils.

PUBLIC DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted deposit from public during the year and there was no deposit outstanding on March 31, 2017.

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

During the year under review the Company has sold the entire stake of M/s. Akshar Pigments Private Limited. Hence, at the end of the financial year the Company does not have any subsidiary company.

CERTIFICATIONS

During the year under review the Company has upgraded its quality certification with new standard ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management system and renewed ISO 14001:2004 certification for environment management system of its plants of Vinyl Sulphone and CPC Green at Village Indrad.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

- During the year under review, Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna, Chairperson and Managing Director of the Company was adjudged:

- Top Performer Women Entrepreneur-NON MSME by Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO)

- During the year under review the Company has received the following awards

- Award of Excellency 2015-16 Dyes & Dye Intermediates Panel Small Scale Sector from CHEMEXCIL

- Second Award for self-manufactured direct export of Dye Intermediates in 2014-15 from The Gujarat Dyestuffs Manufacturers Association (GDMA)

- Special Trophy for self-manufactured direct export of Dyes of Rs. 14 Crores and above in 2014-15 from The Gujarat Dyestuffs Manufacturers Association (GDMA)

- Trophy for self-manufactured domestic sale of Dye Intermediates between Rs. 5 Crores to Rs. 15 Crores in 2014-15 from The Gujarat Dyestuffs Manufacturers Association (GDMA)

CREDIT RATING

The CARE has upgraded rating of the Company from "CARE A" (Single A) to "CARE A " (Single A Plus) assigned to the long term bank loans/facilities. The CARE has also upgraded rating assigned to the short term bank loans/facilities from "CARE A1" (A One) to "CARE A1 " (A One Plus).

LISTING

The Equity Shares of the Company continue to be listed on BSE Limited and Ahmadabad Stock Exchange Limited and required Listing Fees for the year 2017-18 has been paid.

73,12,900 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each got listed on National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and the trading commenced w.e.f. March 28, 2017. The required fees for the year 2016-17 and

2017-18 have been paid.

PARTICULARS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The particulars as prescribed under Sub-section (3)(m) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are enclosed as "Annexure A" to the Board''s report.

RISK MANAGEMENT

We believe that risk management is an integral part of our operations. It is essential to identify and manage risks in order to reduce uncertainties and ensure continuity of business. We have a risk management framework and team that implements the processes specified in the framework. Further details are set out in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forming part of the Directors'' Report.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES

In accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed there under, the Company has a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Directors comprising Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna - Chairperson, Mr. Gautam Jain and Mr. Kirankumar J. Mehta has inter alia also formulated a CSR Policy.

The role of the CSR Committee is to review the CSR policy, indicate activities to be undertaken by the Company towards CSR activities and formulate a transparent monitoring mechanism to ensure implementation of projects and activities undertaken by the Company towards CSR initiatives.

The Report on CSR Activities, which forms part of the Directors'' Report, is annexed as "Annexure B" to this report.

POLICY ON APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS ANDKEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

The Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee framed a policy on selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is put up on the website of the Company at : www.aksharchemindia. com

The details of programmes for familiarization of Independent Directors with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company and related matters are put up on the website of the Company at : www.aksharchemindia.com

DISCLOSURES ON MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION

Details of Managerial Remuneration as required under Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given as per "Annexure C" to this report.

DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL Resignation of Director

Mr. Jayprakash M. Patel (holding DIN: 00256790), has resigned as an Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. March 7, 2017. The Board places on record its sense of appreciation for the assistance and guidance provided by Mr. Jayprakash M. Patel during his tenure as an Independent Director of the Company.

Retirement by Rotation

In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna (holding DIN: 00671721) Chairperson and Managing

Director of the Company, retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible have offered herself for reappointment. The Board recommends her reappointment.

Key Managerial personnel

The following persons are the Key Managerial Personnel:

Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna, Chairperson & Managing Director Mr. Munjal M. Jaykrishna, Joint Managing Director & CFO Mr. Meet J. Joshi, Company Secretary

Women Director

The Board of Directors of the Company includes a woman director viz. Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna. Accordingly, the Company is in compliance with the requirement of section 149(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

Independent Directors

All the Independent directors have been appointed for the term of five consecutive years from the date of Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 25th September, 2014 till the date of 30th Annual General Meeting in the year 2019, hence no Independent Director of the Company are liable to retire during the year under review.

Declaration by Independent Directors

The Company has received necessary declaration from each independent director under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 that he/she meets the criteria of independence laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

BOARD EVALUATION

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued there under and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force), the process for evaluation of the annual performance of the Directors/ Board/ Committees was carried out.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The statement containing particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided as "Annexure D" to this report.

NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

During the financial year 2016-2017, the Board of Directors of the Company, met 8 (Eight) times on May 24, 2016, July 22, 2016, August 14, 2016, August 22, 2016, November 7, 2016, November

14, 2016, January 23, 2017, and March 16, 2017.

During the year under review, one resolution for taking note of resignation of Mr. Jayprakash M. Patel (DIN: 00256790) as Independent Director of the Company was passed by circulation on March 08, 2017 and the same has been approved in subsequent meeting held on March 16, 2017.

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS'' MEETING

A separate Meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was also held on March 16, 2017, whereat the prescribed items enumerated under Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, were discussed.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

The composition of the Audit committee, as per the applicable provisions of the Act and Rules, are as follows:

Mr. Kirankumar J. Mehta - Chairman Dr. Pradeep Jha - Member Mr. Param J. Shah - Member

A detailed note on the Board and its committees is provided under the Corporate Governance Report section in this Annual Report.

VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

Your Company is committed to highest standards of ethical, moral and legal business conduct. Accordingly, the Board of Directors have adopted the vigil mechanism/whistle blower policy which is in compliance with the provisions of Section 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Employees can raise concerns regarding any discrimination, harassment, victimization, any other unfair practice being adopted against them or any instances of fraud by or against your Company. The Audit Committee oversees the vigil mechanism.

INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY

The Board has adopted policies and procedures to ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including but not limited to the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the safeguarding of its assets, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, adherence to the company''s policies, periodical review of financial performance of Company and review of the accounts every quarter by Statutory Auditors.

STATUTORY AUDITORS

M/s. Trushit Chokshi & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 111072W), Ahmadabad, have been appointed as the statutory auditors of the Company in the capacity of Partnership Firm, in the Annual General Meeting held in the year 2016 for the FY 2016-17 and have completed a term. Their term as statutory auditors is up to the conclusion of the forthcoming AGM. In accordance with the provisions of Section 139 of the Act, M/s. Mahendra N. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 105775W), Ahmadabad are proposed to be appointed as statutory auditors for a period of 5 years commencing from the conclusion of ensuing AGM till the conclusion of the 33rd AGM of the Company to be held in 2022, subject to ratification of their appointment at every AGM, if so required under the Act.

M/s. Mahendra N. Shah & Co. have consented to their appointment as Statutory Auditors and have confirmed that their appointment, if made, will be in accordance with Section 139 read with Section 141 of the Act. Members are requested to approve the appointment of M/s. Mahendra N. Shah & Co. and authorize the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration. Your Board of Directors recommends their appointment as statutory auditors.

On the recommendation of the Audit Committee, it is proposed to appoint M/s. Mahendra N. Shah & Co. as statutory auditors of the Company from the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company until the conclusion of the 33rd Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in 2022.

The Company has received a letter to the effect that their appointment, if made, would be within the prescribed limit under Section 139 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and that they are not disqualified for appointment within the meaning of Section 141 of the said Act and rules framed there under.

As required under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the statutory auditors have also confirmed that they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

AUDITORS'' REPORT

The Audit for the year 2016-17 have been carried out by M/s. Trushit Chokshi & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 111072W), Ahmadabad and the notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditor''s Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Statutory Auditors have not reported any incident of fraud to the Audit Committee of the Company in the year under review.

The Auditors'' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark on the financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2017.

SECRETARIAL AUDITORS

Mr. Bipin L. Makawana, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. A15650), was appointed to conduct the secretarial audit of the Company for the financial year 2016-17, as required under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules there under. Secretarial Audit Report for F.Y. 2016-17 forms part of the Annual Report as "Annexure E" to the Board''s report.

The Secretarial Auditor has not made any adverse comments or given any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks or disclaimer in their Audit Report.

COST AUDITOR

During the year under review, the provision regarding Cost Audit is not applicable to the Company.

EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN

The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in Form MGT-9 is appended as "Annexure F" to this report.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE

Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments covered under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 forms part of the notes to the financial statements provided in this Annual Report.

PARTICULARSOFCONTRACTSORARRANGEMENTS ENTERED INTO WITH RELATED PARTIES

All Related Party transactions that were entered into during the year under review were in ordinary course of business and were on arm''s length basis. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company which may have potential conflict of interest.

Further, there were no material related party transactions which are not in ordinary course of business and are not on arm''s length basis and hence there are no information required to be provided under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in form AOC-2 and under Section 188(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.

SIGNIFICANT OR MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS OF THE COMPANY AND / OR THE COMPANY''S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE.

There were no significant or material orders passed by the regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company and / or the Company''s operations in future.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS REPORT

In terms of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a Management Discussion and Analysis Report is appended as "Annexure G" to this Report.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate Governance. A separate Corporate Governance Report as stipulated under Chapter IV read with Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is furnished as "Annexure H" to this Report together with certificate from M/s. Trushit Chokshi & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Ahmadabad, confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance.

DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 and based on the information provided by the management, your directors state that:

(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2017, the applicable accounting standards read with requirements set out under Schedule III to the Act, have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;

(b) 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, 2017 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;

(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

(d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a ''going concern'' basis;

(e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and

(f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are 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 Auditors under section 143 (12).

DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

In line with the Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and Rules made there under, the Company has adopted a policy for the same. During the year under review, no case was reported to the Committee.

HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Our human capital contributes significantly to our business operations and we believe that employees are our valuable asset and core strength. To further support that strength, we have identified skill set building as one of key business drivers, and have focused our employee initiatives in that direction. We periodically organize various trainings for our employees to enhance their knowledge and skills. Our learning and development training programs are governed by quality business management principles adopted by us, which include a principle of in-depth identification of development needs and comprehensive structure of learning and development.

We believe that our human resources initiatives led to positive trends in the production, quality, cost, delivery, safety and morale parameters in manufacturing, a higher level of engagement in workers, better working relationships between sales managers and repartees. We also engage contract labour depending on our requirements from time to time, particularly at our manufacturing facilities. The attrition rate of the Company is very low as compare to other companies in the concerned sector. Industrial relations remained harmonious with a focus on productivity, quality and safety throughout the year. Your directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for the devoted services of all the employees and workers of the Company.

ENVIRONMENT SAFETY AND HEALTH

Your Company continues to exercise persistent and meticulous efforts towards greener earth and environment conservation. The Company preserves in its efforts to teach safe and environmentally accountable behavior in every employee, as well as its vendors. The Company is committed towards safety, not only of its own men and plant, but also of the society at large.

Solid waste generated at the Works, after treatment of its liquid effluent is shifted to a Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) approved site.

The Company continues to demonstrate its commitment to a clean and safe environment. The State of the art effluent treatment plant continues to run satisfactorily, so that the treated waste water discharged is well within the stipulated norms set by GPCB.

Your Company has ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001:2015 certification for its unit.

APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Your Directors are grateful and pleased to place on record their thanks to Government of India, Government of Gujarat, Electricity supply companies, and Bankers for their excellent support, guidance and continued cooperation.

The Company is thankful to the shareholders for reposing trust in the Company and their unflinching enthusiasm and patronage.

Place : Indrad, Mehsana For and on behalf of Board of Directors

Date : 27.07.2017

Regd. Office: paru M. Jaykrishna

166-169, Village Indrad, Chairperson & Mg. Director

Kadi - Kalol Road,

Dist : Mehsana DIN: 00671721

Gujarat - 382 715 (India)

CIN: L24110GJ1989PLC012441

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Mar 31, 2015

Dear Members,

The Directors are pleased to present their Twenty Sixth Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements of your Company for the financial year ended March 31,2015.

Financial Highlights

(Rs. in Lacs)

Particulars Current Year Previous Year

2014-2015 2013-2014

Revenue from Operations 19,981.58 14,487.33

Other Operating Income 31.14 11.18

Other Income from Investment 199.50 1.37

Total Income 20,212.22 14,499.88

Profit for the year Before Finance Costs, Depreciation, Extra Ordinary Item/ 2,951.44 3,284.05

Exceptional Items, Prior Period Adjustments and Tax Expenses

Less : Finance Costs 325.33 108.80

Profit for the year Before Depreciation, Extra Ordinary Item/Exceptional Items, Prior 2,626.11 3,175.25

Period Adjustments and Tax Expenses

Less : Depreciation 390.79 119.67

Profit for the year Before Extra Ordinary Item/Exceptional Items, Prior Period 2,235.32 3,055.58

Adjustments and Tax Expenses

Add/(Less): Extra Ordinary Item/ Exceptional Items - (159.79)

Profit for the year Before Prior Period Adjustments and Tax Expenses 2,235.32 2,895.79

Add/(Less): Prior Period Adjustments 115.65 -

Profit for the year Before Tax Expenses 2,350.97 2,895.79

Less: Current Tax 647.30 660.12

Less: Deferred Tax 103.65 231.38

Net Profit for the year 1,600.02 2,004.29

Add: Balance brought forward from 2,286.72 797.16 last year

Surplus available for Appropriation 3,886.73 2,801.45

Appropriation

Transfer to General Reserve 150.00 225.00

Proposed Dividend of Rs. 3.50 per Equity Share (P. Y. Rs. 2.00 per Equity Share) 255.95 99.07

Interim Dividend of Rs. Nil per Equity Share (P. Y. Rs. 3.00 per Equity Share) Nil 148.58

Tax on Dividend 51.18 42.08

Balance carried over to Balance Sheet 3,429.60 2,286.72

Total 3,886.73 2,801.45

Dividend

After considering the profitability, cash flow and overall financial performance of the Company, your Board of Directors of the Company are pleased to recommend a final dividend of Rs. 3.50 per equity share (35% on the face value of Rs. 10/- each) for the year ended March 31,2015 subject to approval of the members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

During the previous financial year, the Company has paid a dividend of Rs 5.00 per equity share (50% on face value of Rs. 10 each), and the total outgo was Rs. 247.64 Lacs towards dividend and Rs. 42.08 Lacs towards dividend distribution tax.

The final dividend, if declared as above would involve a total outgo of Rs. 255.95 Lacs towards dividend for the year and Rs. 51.17 Lacs towards dividend distribution tax.

Transfer to Reserves

Your Company proposes to transfer Rs. 150 Lacs to General Reserve (Previous Year Rs. 225 Lacs). Out of amount available for appropriation and an amount of Rs. 3,430 Lacs is proposed to be retained in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

State of Company's Affairs

The highlights of the Company's performance are as under:

General

The global economic environment during the year 201415 continued to be gloomy with slow growth in all emerging markets. The Indian economy also struggled with Industrial growth, high inflation, depreciation of Indian Currency, high interest cost. Negative business sentiments prevailed throughout the year.

Results of Operations

During the year under review, new product namely CPC Green has been added in bucket of the Company pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement in the nature of demerger and transfer of CPC Green division from Asahi Songwon Colors Limited. Hence, the Company has earned a total income of Rs. 20,212 Lacs as compared to Rs. 14,500 Lacs of the previous year. However, Profit after Tax (PAT) decreased from Rs. 2,004 Lacs to Rs. 1,600 Lacs due to global economic situations.

The total sales of the Company increased from Rs. 13,897 Lacs to Rs. 19,210 Lacs during the year.

Exports

Further the total exports sale increased from Rs. 11,678 Lacs to Rs. 17,475 Lacs compare to the previous year. Your Directors are confident to explore better overseas market in the years to come with the strengthened product portfolio.

Capital Expenditure

During the year under review the Company has incurred capital expenditure of Rs. 537.99 Lacs.

Material Changes and Commitment, Affecting the Financial Position of the Company which has occurred between the end of financial year to which the Financial statements relate and the date of the Report.

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

Authorised share Capital

During the year under review, pursuant to Scheme of Arrangement in the nature of demerger and transfer of CPC Green Division of Asahi Songwon Colors Limited to the Company, sanctioned by the Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad vide order dated 17.10.2014 and effective from 02.12.2014 the Authorised Share Capital of Rs. 35,000,000/-has been transferred from Asahi Songwon Colors Limited to the Company, hence the Authorised Share Capital of the Company stand increased From Rs. 50,000,000/- to Rs. 85,000,000/-.

Share Capital

During the year under review, the paid up share capital increased as a result of Issue of 2,360,050 Equity Shares in the ratio of 5 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each against 26 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each held by Shareholders of Asahi Songwon Colors Limited pursuant to Scheme of Arrangement in the nature of demerger and transfer of CPC Green Division of Asahi Songwon Colors Limited to the Company.

Issue of Shares with differential rights

During the year under review, the Company has not issued equity shares with differential rights.

Issue of Sweat Equity Shares

During the year under review, the Company has not issued Sweat Equity Shares.

Issue of Employee Stock Options

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares under Employee Stock Option.

Subsidiary Companies

During the year under review the Company does not have any subsidiary.

Finance and insurance

Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement in the nature of demerger and transfer of CPC Green division of Asahi Songwon Colors Limited the Term Loan of Green Division as on 01.04.2014 has been transferred to the Company and hence the Company has been financed by State Bank of India for working capital and Term Loan.

All insurable interests of the Company, including plant and machinery, building, stocks, vehicles, stores and spares have been adequately insured against various risks and perils.

Credit Rating

The CARE has upgraded rating of the Company from "CARE BBB " (Triple B Plus) to "CARE A-" (A Minus) assigned to the long term bank loans/facilities. The CARE has also upgraded rating assigned to the short term bank loans/facilities from "CARE A2" (A Two) to "CARE A2 " (A Two Plus).

Listing

The Equity Shares of the Company continue to be listed on BSE Limited and Ahmedabad Stock Exchange Limited and Listing Fees for the year 2015-16 has been paid. 2,360,050

Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each allotted on 13.02.2015 pursuant to Scheme of Arrangement in the nature of demerger got listed on both the Stock Exchanges and also received the trading permissions.

Transfer to investor education and Protection Fund

As provided in Section 205C of the Companies Act, 1956, dividend amount which was due and payable and remained unclaimed and unpaid for the period of seven years has to be transferred to Investors Education and Protection Fund.

The Company has transferred an amount of Rs.880,885 remaining unclaimed was transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) during the year.

Particulars of Conservation of energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign exchange earnings and outgo

The particulars as prescribed under Sub-section (3)(m) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are enclosed as "Annexure A" to the Board's report.

Risk Management

The risk management function is integral to the company and its objectives includes ensuring that critical risk are identified continuously, monitored and managed effectively in order to protect the company's business. The Board is of the opinion that there are no identifiable risks which may threaten the existence of the Company.

Corporate Social responsibility initiatives

In accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed there under, the Company has a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Directors comprising Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna - Chairperson, Mr. Gautam Jain and Mr. Kiran J. Mehta has inter alia also formulated a CSR Policy.

The role of the CSR Committee is to review the CSR policy, indicate activities to be undertaken by the Company towards CSR activities and formulate a transparent monitoring mechanism to ensure implementation of projects and activities undertaken by the Company towards CSR initiatives.

The Report on CSR Activities, which forms part of the Directors' Report, is annexed as "Annexure B" to this report.

Board Evaluation

Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement mandates that the Board shall monitor and review the Board evaluation framework. The Companies Act, 2013 states that a formal annual evaluation needs to be made by the Board of its own performance and that of its committees and individual directors. Schedule IV of 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 Company has devised a Policy for performance evaluation of Independent Directors, Board, Committees and other individual Directors which includes criteria for performance evaluation of the non-executive directors and executive directors.

In a separate meeting of independent Directors, performance of non-independent directors, performance of the board as a whole and performance of the Chairman was evaluated, taking into account the views of executive directors and nonexecutive directors.

Public Deposits

The Company has not accepted deposit from public during the year and there was no deposit outstanding on March 31, 2015.

Policy on Appointment and Remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Personel

The Company's policy on appointment and remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees and other matters as provided in Section 178 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 has been disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.

The details of programmes for familiarisation of Independent Directors with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company and related matters are put up on the website of the Company at : www. aksharchemindia.com

Disclosures on Managerial Remuneration

Details of Managerial remuneration as required under Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given as per "Annexure C" to this report.

Particulars of Employees

The statement containing particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 201 4, is provided as "Annexure D" to this report.

declaration by Independent directors

The Company has received necessary declaration from each independent director under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 that he/she meets the criteria of independence laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.

directors and Key Managerial Personnel

In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Gokul M. Jaykrishna (holding DIN: 00671652) Joint Managing Director of the Company, retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible have offered himself for reappointment.

Mr. Munjal M. Jaykrishna, (DIN: 00671693) Joint Managing Director has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company w.e.f. 14th March, 2015.

Mr. Meet Joshi, Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, (Membership No. A28814) has been appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance officer of the Company w.e.f. 23rd February, 2015.

Women director

The Board of Directors of the Company includes a woman director viz. Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna. Accordingly, the Company is in compliance with the requirement of section 1 49(1 ) of the Companies Act, 201 3 read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

independent directors

All the Independent directors have been appointed for the term of five consecutive years from the date of Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 24th September, 2014 till the date of 30th Annual General Meeting in the year 2019, hence no Independent Director of the Company are liable to retire during the year under review.

Directors' Responsibility Statement

In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 and based on the information provided by the management, your directors state that:

(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31,2015, the applicable accounting standards read with requirements set out under Schedule III to the Act, have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;

(b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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 31,2015 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;

(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

(d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a 'going concern' basis;

(e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and

(f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.

Number of Meetings of the Board

Six (6) meetings of the Board of Directors were held during the year. For further details, please refer Corporate Governance Report attached with this Annual Report.

Audit Committee

The composition of the Audit committee, as per the applicable provisions of the Act and Rules, are as follows:

Mr. Kiran J. Mehta - Chairman

Dr. Pradeep Jha - Member

Mr. Param J. Shah - Member

A detailed note on the Board and its committees is provided under the Corporate Governance Report section in this Annual Report.

Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy

The Company has adopted vigil mechanism/whistle blower policy which provides a framework to promote a responsible and secure whistle blowing. It protects employees wishing to raise a concern about serious irregularities within the Company. It provides for a vigil mechanism to channelize reporting of such instances/ complaints/ grievances to ensure proper governance. The Audit Committee oversees the vigil mechanism.

internal Financial Controls and their Adequacy

The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation were observed.

statutory Auditors and Auditors' Report

At the Annual General Meeting held on September 25, 2014, M/s. Trushit Chokshi & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad (Firm Registration No. 111072W) were appointed as statutory auditors of the Company to hold office till the conclusion of the Twenty Eighth Annual General Meeting to be held in the calendar year 2017. In terms of the first proviso to Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, the appointment of the auditors shall be placed for ratification at every Annual General Meeting. Accordingly, the appointment of M/s. Trushit Chokshi & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad (Firm Registration No. 111072W), as statutory auditors of the Company, is placed for ratification by the shareholders. In this regard, the Company has received a certificate from the auditors to the effect that if they are reappointed, it would be in accordance with the provisions of Section 142 of the Companies Act, 2013.

The notes on financial statement referred to in their Audit Report are self explanatory and do not call for any further explanation.

secretarial Auditors

Mr. Bipin L. Makawana, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. A15650), was appointed to conduct the secretarial audit of the Company for the financial year 201415, as required under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules there under. Secretarial Audit Report for F.Y. 201415 forms part of the Annual Report as "Annexure E" to the Board's report.

The Secretarial Auditor has not made any adverse comments or given any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks or disclaimer in their Audit Report.

Cost Auditor

During the year under review, the provision regarding Cost Audit is not applicable to the Company.

Extract of Annual Return

The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in Form MGT-9 is appended as "Annexure F" to this report.

Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments Made

Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments Loans, guarantees and investments covered under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 form part of the notes to the financial statements provided in this Annual Report.

Particulars of Contracts or Arrangements Entered into with Related Parties

Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arms length transactions under the third proviso thereto is disclosed in Form AOC-2, is appended herewith as "Annexure G" to the Board's Report and further explained in details in Notes to the financial statements provided in Annual Report.

Significant or Material Orders passed by The regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going Concern status of the Company and / or the Company's operations in Future.

There were no significant or material Orders have been passed by the regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company and / or the Company's operations in future.

Management Discussions and Analysis Report

In terms of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges a Management Discussion and Analysis Report is appended as "Annexure H" to this Report.

Corporate Governance

Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate Governance. A separate Corporate Governance Report as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange(s) is furnished as "Annexure I" to this Report together with certificate from M/s. Trushit Chokshi & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance.

Composite scheme of Arrangment

During the year under review Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat had sanctioned the Scheme of Arrangement in the nature of demerger and transfer of CPC Green Division of Asahi Songwon Colors Limited to the Company and consequential restructure of the Share Capital of Asahi Songwon Colors Limited vide certified order dated November 29, 2014 and the scheme became effective from December 2, 201 4 from the date of filing the certified order with ROC, Gujarat. Pursuant to the scheme all the assets and liabilities of CPC Green Division of Asahi Songwon Colors Limited has been transferred to the Company on the appointed date i.e. April 1,2014.

Addition in the Business of The Company

Pursuant to Scheme of Arrangement in the nature of demerger and transfer of CPC Green division from Asahi Songwon Colors Limited along with the Vinyl Sulphone (VS), new product namely CPC Green has been added in the business of the Company.

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 there were no frauds reported by Auditors under section 143 (12).

Dislosure as per Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

The Company has in place policy as per the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. During the year, no case was reported to the Committee constituted under the said Act.

Award to Directors

During the year under review Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna, Chairperson and Managing Director of the Company was honoured with the following awards.

* Best Woman Entrepreneur at SME Business Excellence Awards 2014 organized by Dun & Bradstreet in association with Federal Bank Limited and Times Group.

* Runner up in the category of Best Woman Entrepreneur Exporter at ECGC - D&B Indian Exporters' Excellence Awards 2015 organized by Dun & Bradstreet in association with Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd (ECGC).

Human Resources and industrial Relations

Your Company firmly believes that employees are the most valuable assets and key players of business success and sustained growth. Various employee benefits, recreational and team building efforts are made to enhance employee skills, motivation as also to foster team spirit. Industrial relations remained harmonious with a focus on productivity, quality and safety throughout the year.

Environment Safety and Health

Your Company continues to exercise persistent and meticulous efforts towards greener earth and environment conservation.

The Company preserves in its efforts to teach safe and environmentally accountable behavior in every employee, as well as its vendors. The Company is committed towards safety, not only of its own men and plant, but also of the society at large.

Solid waste generated at the Works, after treatment of its liquid effluent is shifted to a Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) approved site.

The Company continues to demonstrate its commitment to a clean and safe environment. The State of the art effluent treatment plant continues to run satisfactorily, so that the treated waste water discharged is well within the stipulated norms set by GPCB.

Your Company has ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001-2008 certification for its unit.

Appreciation and Acknowledgements

Your Directors are grateful and pleased to place on record their thanks to Government of India, Government of Gujarat, Electricity supply companies, and Bankers for their excellent support, guidance and continued cooperation.

The Company is thankful to the shareholders for reposing trust in the Company and their unflinching enthusiasm and patronage.

Place : Indrad, Mehsana For and on behalf of Board of Directors Date : August 12, 2015

Registered Office:

166-169, Village Indrad, Kadi - Kalol Road, Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna Dist : Mehsana, Gujarat - 382 715 (India) Chairperson and Managing Director CIN: L24110GJ1989PLC012441 DIN:00671721

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Mar 31, 2014

Dear Shareholders

The Directors are pleased to present their Twenty Fifth Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements of your company for the financial year ended March 31, 2014.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Rs. in Lacs)

Particulars current Year Previous Year 2013-2014 2012-2013

Revenue from operations 14,487.33 9,583.03

Other Income 12.55 6.89

Total Income 14,499.88 9,589.92

Profit for the year before Finance costs, Depreciation, Extra Ordinary Item 3,284.05 616.60 and Tax Expenses

Less : Finance costs 108.80 159.29

Profit for the year before Depreciation, Extra Ordinary Item and Tax Expenses 3,175.25 457.31

Less : Depreciation 119.67 118.59

Profit for the year before Extra Ordinary Item and Tax Expenses 3,055.58 338.72

Less: Extra Ordinary Item 159.79 -

Profit for the year before Tax Expenses 2,895.79 338.72

Less: current Tax 660.12 0.06

Less: Deferred Tax 231.38 (40.67)

Net Profit for the year 2,004.29 379.33

Add : Balance brought forward from last year 797.16 446.80

Surplus available for Appropriation 2,801.45 826.13 Appropriation

Transfer to General Reserve 225.00 -

Proposed Dividend at Rs. 2.00 per Equity Shares 99.07 24.76

Interim Dividend at Rs. 3.00 per Equity Shares 148.58 -

Tax on Dividend 42.08 4.21

Balance carried over to Balance Sheet 2,286.72 797.16

Total 2,801.45 826.13

DIVIDEND

After considering the company''s profitability, cash flow and overall financial performance, your Board of Directors of the company are pleased to recommend a final dividend of Rs. 2.00 per equity share (20% on the face value of Rs. 10/- each) subject to approval of the members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. Which along with the Interim Dividend of Rs. 3.00 per equity share (30% on face value of Rs. 10 each) adds up to total dividend of Rs. 5.00 per equity share (50% on face value of Rs. 10 each).

During the previous financial year, the company has paid a dividend of Rs 0.50 per equity share (5% on face value of Rs. 10 each).

During the year under review, your Directors had declared an first interim dividend of Rs. 2.50 per equity share (25% on face value of Rs. 10 each) at its meeting held on November 12, 2013 and had declared second interim dividend of Rs. 0.50 per equity share (5% on face value of Rs. 10 each) at its meeting held on January 21, 2014 respectively and the same has been paid to the members/beneficial owners as on record date. The members are requested to approve the interim dividend as final dividend for the financial year 2013-14.

The final dividend, if declared as above would involve a total outgo of Rs. 247.64 Lacs towards dividend for the year (including interim dividend already paid) and Rs. 42.08 Lacs towards dividend distribution tax (including dividend distribution tax of interim dividend).

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE General

The global economic environment during the year 2013-14 continued to be gloomy with slow growth in all emerging markets. The Indian economy also struggled with Industrial growth, high inflation, depreciation of Indian currency, high interest cost. Negative business sentiments prevailed throughout the year. Despite all challenging macro environment, your company registered a record performance over previous year.

Results of Operations

During the year under review, the company has earned a total income of Rs. 14,500 Lacs as compared to Rs. 9,590 Lacs of the previous year.

profit after Tax (PAT) increased from Rs. 379 Lacs to Rs. 2,004 Lacs during the year.

The total sales increased from Rs. 9,020 Lacs to Rs. 13,897 Lacs during the year, showing a growth of 54% compared with the previous year.

Exports

During the year under review, total exports sale increased from Rs. 8,125 Lacs to Rs. 11,678 Lacs compare to the previous year, showing a growth of 44%. Your Directors are confident to explore better overseas market in the years to come.

TRANSFER TO RESERVES

Your company proposes to transfer Rs. 225 Lacs to General Reserve (previous Year Rs. Nil). out of amount available for appropriation and an amount of Rs. 2287 Lacs is proposed to be retained in the Statement of profit and Loss.

SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT

The Board of Directors of the company at its meeting held on 19th December, 2013 has approved a composite Scheme of Arrangement in the nature of de-merger and transfer of CPC Green Division of Asahi Songwon colors Limited to Aksharchem (India) Limited and consequential restructure of the share capital of Asahi Songwon colors Limited. The scheme is subject to requisite approvals, including sanction of Hon''ble High court. The shareholders of the company present at the court convened Meeting held on July 2, 2014 and public shareholders through voting by postal ballot have approved the said scheme of arrangement with requisite majority. It is now awaiting sanction of the court.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS REPORT

In terms of clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges a Management Discussion and Analysis Report is appended to this Report.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Your company is committed to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance. A separate corporate governance Report as stipulated under clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange(s) is furnished as a part of this Report together with certificate from M/s. Trushit Chokshi & Associates, chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, confirming compliance with the conditions of corporate governance.

SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT

As required under the provisions of Section of Section 383A of the companies Act, 1956 and the rules made there under, a certificate is appended herewith and the same forms part of this Report.

DIRECTORATE

various provisions in respect of Directors contained in the companies Act, 2013 ("the companies Act") were notified with effect from April 1, 2014 repealing the corresponding provisions in the companies Act, 1956 ("the 1956 Act").

Independent Directors

Mr. Gautam M. Jain and Mr. Jayprakash M. Patel were appointed as additional directors of the company with effect from January 21, 2014, who hold office until the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Section 149 of the companies Act, 2013 stipulates the criteria of independence for appointment of an independent Director on the company''s Board. An independent Director can hold office for a term up to 5 (five) consecutive years on the Board of the company and he shall not be included in the total number of directors liable to retire by rotation. in the opinion of the Board, Mr. Gautam M. Jain and Mr. Jayprakash M. Patel fulfils the conditions for their appointment as an independent director as specified in the companies Act, 2013 read with rules made there under and the Listing Agreement. The Board recommends their appointment as independent directors of the company for your approval.

As per the provisions of Section 149 of the companies Act, 2013, independent directors shall hold office for a term up to five consecutive years on the board of the company, but shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term up to five years. Further, Section 152 of the companies Act, 2013 provides that the independent directors shall not be liable to retire by rotation in the Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of the company.

Mr. Kiran J. Mehta and Mr. Param J. Shah retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting under the erstwhile applicable provisions of the companies Act, 1956. Under Section 149 of the companies Act, 2013 and Rules made there under, and as per clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, an independent Director now shall hold office for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years on rotation. in terms of Section 149 and other applicable provisions of the companies Act, 2013 and Rules made there under the Board of Directors have appointed Mr. Kiran J. Mehta and Mr. Param J. Shah as independent Directors of the company for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years up to conclusion of the 30th Annual General Meeting of the company. The Board recommends passing of resolution.

Dr. Pradeep Jha is independent Director of the company, whose period of office is liable to determination by retirement of Directors by rotation under the erstwhile applicable provisions of the companies Act, 1956. Under Section 149 of the companies Act, 2013 and Rules made there under, and as per clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, an independent Director now shall hold office for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years on rotation. in terms of Section 149 and other applicable provisions of the companies Act, 2013 and Rules made there under the Board of Directors have appointed Dr. Pradeep Jha as independent Director of the company for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years up to conclusion of the 30th Annual General Meeting of the company. The board recommends passing of resolution.

Non-Independent Directors

in terms of the provisions of Section 152 of the companies Act, 2013, two third of the total strength of the Board (excluding independent Directors) shall be liable to retire by rotation. One-third of such directors who are liable to retire by rotation shall retire at every Annual General Meeting. The board of Directors of your company at present consists of three (3) Non-independent Directors. in the light of above referred provisions of the companies Act, 2013, it is desirable that the period of office of Executive Directors is made liable to determination by retirement of directors by rotation. Accordingly, Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna, chairperson and Managing Director of the company, Mr. Gokul M. Jaykrishna, Joint Managing Director of the company and Mr. Munjal M.

Jaykrishna, Joint Managing Director of the company retire by rotation. Accordingly, the Board of Directors has revised terms of appointment in line with the above, however, other terms of appointment aforesaid executive directors remain the same and there is no break in their employment. The company seeks your approval for the variation in terms of appointment of the executive directors.

Out of three non - independent directors, two directors shall be liable to retire by rotation and one of them (ie.1/3rd) will retire every year starting from Annual General Meeting 2014. Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna, being the longest severing director in this category, shall retire by rotation in the ensuring Annual General Meeting of the company. Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna, being eligible, offers herself for reappointment as director and the Board recommends her reappointment in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Executive Directors

The Board of Directors at its meetings held on January 21, 2014 revised the remuneration payable to Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna, chairperson and Managing Director of the company. Further, in the Board Meeting held on August 12, 2014 has revised the remuneration of Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna. The Board recommends passing of resolution.

The Board of Directors at its meetings held on January 21, 2014 revised the remuneration payable to Mr. Gokul M. Jaykrishna, Joint Managing Director of the company. Further, the Board of Directors of the company has revised the terms of appointment of Mr. Gokul M. Jaykrishna. The Board recommends passing of resolution.

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on January 21, 2014 revised the remuneration payable to Mr. Munjal M. Jaykrishna, Joint Managing Director of the company. Further, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on March 24, 214 has reappointed Mr. Munjal M. Jaykrishna as Joint Managing Director of the company for a further period of 5 years, subject to approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The company is seeking your approval for his reappointment.

Attention of the Members is invited to the relevant items in the notice of the Annual General Meeting for seeking your approval for approval for aforesaid appointments. The information required under clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is given in the Notice and the Explanatory Statement annexed thereto of the 25th Annual General Meeting as per Section 102 of the companies Act, 2013.

Women Director

The composition of the Board of Directors of the company includes a women director viz. Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna. Accordingly, the company is in compliance with the requirement of Section 149(1) of the companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 3 of the companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In accordance with the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the companies Act, 1956, the Directors hereby confirm that:

(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2014, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanations in case of material departures;

(ii) the Directors had 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 at the end of the financial year and of the Statement of profit and loss of the company for the year under review;

(iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and

(iv) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.

AUDITORS AND AUDITORS'' REPORT

The observations of the Auditors made in the Auditors Report are self explanatory. The Statutory Auditors of the company M/s. Trushit Chokshi & Associates, chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad (Firm Registration No.1 1 1072W) hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Your company has received intimation to the effect ,that the proposed reappointment, if made, would be within the prescribed limit under Section 141 of the companies Act, 2013 and Rules made there under. Further, the appointment will have to be in terms of provisions of Section 141 of the companies Act, 2013.

The said Auditors have confirmed their willingness to accept office, if, reappointed. The Board on the recommendation of the Audit committee have proposed the reappointment of M/s. Trushit Chokshi & Associates, chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad (Firm Registration No.1 1 1072W), Statutory Auditors of the company to hold office from the conclusion of this Annual general Meeting till the conclusion of the 28th Annual General Meeting - three years (subject to ratification of the appointment by the members at every Annual general Meeting held after this Annual general Meeting) at such remuneration to be decided by the Board of Directors in consultation with the said Auditors.

The notes on financial statement referred to in their Audit Report are self explanatory and do not call for any further explanation.

FIXED DEPOSITS

The company has not accepted deposit from public during the year and there was no deposit outstanding on March 31, 2014.

PARTICULARS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The particulars of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo pursuant to provisions of Section 217 (1) (e) of the companies Act, 1956, read with the companies (Disclosure of particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are provided in the Annexure - "A" to this Report.

STATMENT OF EMPOLYEES'' PARTICULARS

The particulars of employees as required under Section 217(2A) of the companies Act, 1956 read with the companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended is attached herewith as per Annexure - "B" forming part of this Report.

COST AUDITORS

The Board of Directors of the company on the recommendation of the Audit committee have reappointed Ms. Stuti R. Shah, cost Accountants as the cost Auditors to audit the cost records maintained by your company for the financial year 2014-15 on remuneration Rs. 20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) plus service tax and out of pocket expenses at actuals. As per Rule 14 of the companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the appointment and remuneration payable to the cost Auditors is to be ratified by the shareholders and the same is given in the notice and explanatory statement annexed thereto of the 24th Annual General Meeting as per Section 102 of the companies Act, 2013. The cost Report for the year 2012-13 was filed in due time.

HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

overall, industrial relations of the company during the year were cordial. Your directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for the devoted services of all the employees and workers of the company.

FINANCE AND INSURANCE

The company has been financed by State Bank of India for working capital.

All insurable interests of the company, including plant and machinery, building, stocks, vehicles, stores and spares have been adequately insured against various risks and perils.

CREDIT RATING

The CARE has revised care rating of the company from "care BBB-" (Triple B Minus) to "CARE BBB " (Triple B plus) assigned to the long term bank loans/facilities. The CARE also revised from "CARE A3" (A Three) to "CARE A2" (A Two) rating assigned to the short term bank loans/facilities.

LISTING

The Equity Shares of the company continue to be listed on BSE Limited and Ahmedabad Stock Exchange Limited and Listing Fees for the year 2014-15 has been paid to them.

TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND

As provided in Section 205c(2) of the companies Act, 1956, dividend amount which was due and payable and remained unclaimed and unpaid for a period of seven years has to be transferred to Investor Education & protection Fund.

The company has transferred an amount of Rs. 136,584/- remaining unclaimed was transferred to Investor Education and protection Fund (IEPF) during the year.

ENVIRONMENT SAFETY AND HEALTH

Your company continues to exercise persistent and meticulous efforts towards greener earth and environment conservation. The company preserves in its efforts to teach safe and environmentally accountable behavior in every employee, as well as its vendors. The company is committed towards safety, not only of its own men and plant, but also of the society at large.

Solid waste generated at the Works, after treatment of its liquid effluent is shifted to a Gujarat pollution control Board (GPCB) approved site.

The company continues to demonstrate its commitment to a clean and safe environment. The State of the art effluent treatment plant continues to run satisfactorily, so that the treated wastewater discharged is well within the stipulated norms set by GPCB.

Your company has ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001-2008 certification for its unit.

APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Your Directors are grateful and pleased to place on record their thanks to Government of India, Government of Gujarat, Electricity supply companies, and bankers for their excellent support, guidance and continued cooperation.

The company is thankful to the shareholders for reposing trust in the company and their unflinching enthusiasm and patronage.

By the Order of the Board of Directors

Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna chairperson and place : Ahmedabad Managing Director Date : August 12, 2014 DIN No. 00671721

Registered Office : 166-169, village indrad Kadi - Kalol Road, Dist : Mehsana Gujarat - 382 715 (India) CIN : L24110GJ1989PLC012441

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Mar 31, 2013

Dear Shareholders,

The Directors are pleased to present their Twenty Fourth Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements of your Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2013.

Financial Results (Rs. in Lacs)

Particulars Current Year Previous Year

2012-2013 2011-2012

Revenue from operations 9,583.03 5,189.40

Other Income 6.89 7.47

Total Income 9,589.92 5,196.87

Profit/(Loss) for the year before Finance Costs and Depreciation 616.60 (173.05)

Less : Finance Costs 159.29 157.51

Profit/(Loss) for the year before Depreciation 457.31 (330.56)

Less : Depreciation 118.59 91.90

Profit/(Loss) for the year before Tax Expenses 338.72 (422.46)

Less: Current Tax 0.06 0.19

Less: Deferred Tax (40.67) (33.97)

Net Profit/(Loss) for the year 379.33 (388.68)

Add : Balance brought forward from last year 446.80 835.48

Surplus available for Appropriation 826.13 446.80

Appropriation

Proposed Dividend at Rs. 0.50 per Equity Shares 24.76 -

Tax on Proposed Dividend 4.21 -

Balance Carried over to Balance Sheet 797.16 446.80

Total 826.13 446.80



Dividend

After considering the Company''s performance and financial position for the year under review, your Board of Directors of the Company are pleased to recommend a final dividend of 5% (Rs. 0.50 per equity shares on the face value of Rs. 10/- each) subject to approval of the members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

The final dividend, if declared as above would involve a total outgo of Rs. 24.76 Lacs towards dividend and Rs. 4.21 Lacs towards dividend distribution tax.

Financial Performance

General

The global economy experienced a slowdown especially noticed in developed economies, which had its impact on India as well. The Indian economy had to contend with high inflation, high energy prices and weakening of the Indian Rupee. High interest rates and rising prices of raw material further slowed the growth of the economy which affected all sectors including the Dyes and dyes Intermediates. However, the Company was able to sustain its business performance and register a growth in sales and profitability.

Results of Operations

During the year under review, the Company has earned a total income of Rs. 9,589.92 Lacs as compared to Rs. 5,196.87 Lacs of the previous year. Profit after Tax (PAT) stood at Rs. 379.33 Lacs against a loss of Rs. 388.68 Lacs during the previous year.

The total sales increased from Rs. 5,189.40 Lacs to Rs. 9,583.03 Lacs during the year, showing a growth of 85% compared with the previous year.

Exports

During the year, the Company has total exports valued at Rs. 8,124.93 Lacs compared to Rs. 4,422.75 Lacs during the previous year, showing a growth of 84%. Your Company is constantly exploring new markets to enhance the exports of its product despite stiff competition in the global market.

Management Discussions and Analysis Report

In terms of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges a Management Discussion and Analysis Report is appended to this Report.

Corporate Governance

Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate Governance. A separate Corporate Governance

Report as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange(s) is furnished as a part of this Report together with certificate from M/s. Trushit Chokshi & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance.

Secretarial Audit Report

As required under the provisions of Section 383A of the Companies Act, 1956 and the rules made there under, a certificate is appended herewith and the same forms part of this Report.

Directorate

In accordance with provision of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Articles of Association of the Company Mr. Param J. Shah and Dr. Pradeep Jha retire by rotation as Directors at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer themselves for reappointment.

A brief resume of the aforesaid directors and other information has been detailed in the Notice of the ensuing Annual Genera Meeting. Your directors recommend their reappointment as directors of the Company.

Mr. Gurcharan Singh has resigned from the directorship of the Company w.e.f 30th January, 2013. The Board places on record the contribution made and the valuable service rendered by him during his association with the Company.

Directors'' Responsibility Statement

Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors hereby confirm that: .

(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended^B 31st March, 2013, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanations in case of material departures; ^M

(ii) the Directors had 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 sate of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss 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 the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and

(iv) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.

Auditors and Auditors'' Report

M/s. Trushit Chokshi & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, Statutory Auditors of the Company are due for retirement at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and are eligible for reappointment.

The Company has received confirmation that their appointment, if made, will be within the limits prescribed under Section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956. Your directors recommend their reappointment for the ensuing year.

The observations of the Auditors made in the Auditors Report are self explanatory.

Fixed Deposits

The Company has not accepted deposit from public during the year and there was no deposit outstanding on 31st March, 2013.

Particulars of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo

The information required pursuant to provisions of Section 217

(1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are set out in the Annexure to this Report.

Statement of Employees'' Particulars

During the year under review, there were no employees of the Company who were in receipt of remuneration in excess of the limit laid down under the provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975.

Cost Auditors

As per the requirement of the Central Government and pursuant to Section 233B of the Companies Act, 1956, the Company carries out an audit of cost accounts.

Ms. Stuti R. Shah, Cost Accountant, Ahmedabad was appointed as Cost Auditors for the financial year 2012-13.

Human Resources and Industrial Relations

The industrial relations of the Company with all its employees and workers remained cordial and harmonious through out the year. Your directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for the devoted services of all the employees and workers of the Company.

Finance and Insurance

The Company has been financed by State Bank of India for working capital.

All insurable interests of the Company, including plant and machinery, building, stocks, vehicles, stores and spares have been adequately insured against various risks and perils.

Credit Rating

The CARE has assigned "CARE BBB-" (Triple B Minus) rating to the long term bank loans/facilities and "CARE A3" (A Three) rating for to the short term bank loans/facilities.

Listing

The Equity Shares of the Company continue to be listed on BSE Limited and Ahmedabad Stock Exchange Limited and Listing Fees for the year 2013-14 has been paid to them.

Transfer to Investor Education and Protection Fund

As provided in Section 205C(2) of the Companies Act, 1956, dividend amount which was due and payable and remained unclaimed and unpaid for a period of seven years has to be transferred to Investor Education & Protection Fund.

The Company has transferred an amount of Rs. 2,14,181/- remaining unclaimed to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) during the year.

Safety, Health and Environment

Your Company continues to exercise persistent and meticulous efforts towards greener earth and environment conservation. The Company preserves in its efforts to teach safe and environmentally accountable behavior in every employee, as well as its vendors. The Company is committed towards safety, not only of its own men and plant, but also of the society at large.

Solid waste generated at the Works, after treatment of its liquid effluent is shifted to a Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) approved site.

The Company continues to demonstrate its commitment to a clean and safe environment. The State of the art effluent treatment plant continues to run satisfactorily, so that the treated wastewater discharged is well within the stipulated norms set by GPCB.

Your Company has ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001-2008 certification for its unit.

Appreciation and Acknowledgements

Your Directors are grateful and pleased to place on record their thanks to Government of India, Government of Gujarat, Electricity supply companies, and Bankers for their excellent support, guidance and continued cooperation.

The Company is thankful to the shareholders for reposing trust in the Company and their unflinching enthusiasm and patronage.

For and on behalf of the Board

Date: 19/06/2013 Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna



Place: Ahmedabad Chairperson and Managing Director

Registered Office :

166-169, Village Indrad

Kadi - Kalol Road, Dist : Mehsana

Gujarat - 382 727 (India)

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Mar 31, 2012

The Directors have pleasure in presenting their Twenty Third Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements of your Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2012.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

( Rs. in Lacs) Particulars Current Year Previous Year 2011-2012 2010-2011

Net Sales/Income from Operations 5,196.87 8,455.65

Other Income - 586.88

Total Income 5,196.87 9,042.53

Profit/(Loss) for the year before Finance Costs and Depreciation (173.05) 862.54

Less : Finance Costs 157.51 153.65

Profit/(Loss) for the year before Depreciation (330.56) 708.89

Less : Depreciation 91.90 87.67

Profit/(Loss) for the year before Tax Expenses (422.46) 621.22

Less: Current Tax 0.19 0.26

Less: Deferred Tax (33.97) (16.33)

Profit/(Loss) for the year (388.68) 637.29

Add : Balance brought forward from last year 835.49 198.20

Balance Carried over to Balance Sheet 446.80 835.49

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Results of Operations

The year 2011-12 was a testing period for the Company. The operations were severely impacted by the global recession and economic slow down. Sudden Crash in demand, unexpected volatility in the raw material prices and foreign exchange affected our bottom line.

During the year under review, the Company has earned a total income of Rs. 5,196.87 Lacs as compared to Rs. 9,042.53 Lacs of the previous year.

The total sales of the Company was Rs. 5,189.40 Lacs compared to Rs. 8,455.65 Lacs during the previous year. Exports

The Export sale of the Company was Rs. 4,422.75 Lacs compared to Rs. 7,345.70 Lacs during the previous year. Your Directors are confident to explore better overseas market in the year to come.

DIVIDEND

To conserve the resources, your Directors do not recommend any dividend for the current financial year.

CHANGES IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE

Issue of Equity Shares On Preferential Basis

The Company has allotted 1,550,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each at a premium of Rs. 8.50 per share to Promoters on preferential basis on 25th May, 2011 after getting consent from the Shareholders at the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 10th May, 2011.

Utilisation of Issue Proceeds

The Company has fully utilised Rs. 2.87 Crores raised through preferential issue to meet the long term working capital and normal capital expenditures.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS REPORT

A Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under the Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is annexed to and forming part of the Directors' Report.

DIRECTORATE

In accordance with provision of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Articles of Association of the Company Mr. Kiran J. Mehta and Mr. Gurcharan Singh retire by rotation as Directors at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer themselves for reappointment.

A brief resume, expertise and details of other directorships of these directors are attached along with the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors hereby confirm that:

(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2012, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanations in case of material departures;

(ii) the Directors had 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 sate of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss 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 the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

(iv) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.

AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT

M/s. Trushit Chokshi & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of the Company hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Company has received a certificate from the statutory auditors to the effect that their re-appointment if made, would be in accordance with the provisions of Section 224(1) (B) of the Companies Act, 1956. You are requested to consider their reappointment.

The observations of the Auditors made in the Auditors Report are self explanatory.

FIXED DEPOSITS

The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any fixed deposits from the public during the year and as on 31st March, 2012 there was no outstanding deposits.

PARTICULARS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The information required pursuant to provisions of Section 217 (1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are set out in the Annexure - 1 to this Directors' Report.

STATEMENT OF EMPLOYEES' PARTICULARS

During the year under review, there were no employees of the Company who were in receipt of remuneration in excess of the limit laid down under the provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Company has been proactive in following the principles and practices of good corporate governance. A report in line with requirements of Clause 49 of the listing agreement with the Stock Exchange(s) followed by the Company is annexed as per Annexure - III alongwith an Auditors Certificate on Corporate Governance and a declaration by the Chairperson and Managing Director with regard to Code of Conduct.

COST AUDITORS

As per the requirement of the Central Government and pursuant to Section 233B of the Companies Act, 1956, the Company carries out an audit of cost accounts.

Mr. Manish B. Analkat, Cost Accountant, Ahmedabad was appointed as Cost Auditors for the financial year 2011-12. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT

As required under the provisions of Section 383A of the Companies Act, 1956 and the rules made thereunder, a certificate is attached herewith as per Annexure -IV and the same forms part of this Report.

HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

The industrial relations of the Company with all its employees and workers remained cordial and harmonious through out the year. Your directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for the devoted services of all the employees and workers of the Company.

FINANCE AND INSURANCE

The Company have been financed by State Bank of India for both working capital and term loans.

The CARE has assigned "CARE BBB-" (Triple B Minus) rating to the long term bank loans/facilities and "CARE A3" (A Three) rating for to the short term bank loans/facilities.

All the assets and insurable interests of the Company, including plant and machinery, building, stocks, vehicles, stores and spares have been adequately insured against various risks and perils.

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

Your Company continues to exercise persistent and meticulous efforts towards greener earth and environment conservation. The Company preserves in its efforts to teach safe and environmentally accountable behavior in every employee, as well as its vendors. The Company is committed towards safety, not only of its own men and plant, but also of the society at large.

Safety records showed further improvements and Zero accident target is achieved. This was made possible by strict adherence to laid down procedures and following of international guidelines.

Solid waste generated at the Works, after treatment of its liquid effluent is shifted to a Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) approved site.

The Company continues to demonstrate its commitment to a clean and safe environment. The State of the art effluent treatment plant continues to run satisfactorily, so that the treated wastewater discharged is well within the stipulated norms set by GPCB.

Your Company has ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001-2008 certification for its unit.

APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Your Directors are grateful and pleased to place on record their thanks to Government of India, Government of Gujarat, Electricity supply companies, and Bankers for their excellent support, guidance and continued cooperation.

The Company is thankful to the shareholders for reposing trust in the Company and their unflinching enthusiasm and patronage.

For and on behalf of the Board

Date : 14/08/2012 Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna Place : Indrad, Mehsana Chairperson and Managing Director Registered Office : 166-169, Village Indrad Kadi - Kalol Road, Dist : Mehsana Gujarat - 382 727 (India)

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Mar 31, 2010

The Directors have pleasure in presenting their Twenty First Annual Report together with the Audited Accounts of your Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2010.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Rs. in Lacs)

Particulars Current Year Previous Year

2009-2010 2008-2009

Sales and Income from Operations 8,157.62 5,369.45

Other Income 62.74 15.89

Income / (Decrease) in stock 56.83 (76.97)

Total Income 8,277.19 5,308.37

Profit/(Loss) beftxe Interest & Depreciation 440.47 (344.49)

Less: Interest 189.65 109.80

Profit/(Loss) before Depreciation 250.82 (454.29)

Less: Depreciation 86.01 76.23

Profit/(Loss) for the year before Taxation 164.81 (530.52)

Less: Provision for Current Tax 1.12 9.21

Less: Provision for Deferred Tax 11.67 (30.11)

Profit/(Loss) for the year 152.02 (509.62)

Less: Prior Period Adjustments (Net) 0.70 0.73

Net Profit/(Loss) for the year 151.32 (510.35)

Add: Balance of Profit of earlier year 46.89 557.24

Balance Carried over to Balance Sheet 198.20 46.89

Earning per Share (EPS) in Rs. (Basic & Dilute per share of face value of Rs. 10/- each) 4.45 (15.00)





FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The year 2009-2010 was a testing period, were earlier part witnessed crash in demand due to economic melt down with volatility raw material prices and fluctuating foreign exchange rates. However, the situation improved and the demand picked up for your product, which enabled your company to give commanding performance. These results- have been mainly achieved due to constant focus on cost cutting, better working capital management and improvement in quality of the product,

Results of Operations

During the year under review, the Company has earned a total income of Rs. 8,277.19 Lacs as compared to Rs. 5,308.37 Lacs of the previous year.

The net sales of the Company increased from Rs. 5,410.99 Lacs to Rs. 7,590.66 Lacs during the year, showing a growth of 40.28% as compared to the previous year.

Exports

There has been a considerable growth of 41.39% in the Export turnover of the Company, which is reported to be Rs. 7,020.17 Lacs as against Rs. 4,965.23 Lacs during the previous year.

DIVIDEND

To conserve the resources, your Directors do not recommend any dividend to the current financial year.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS REPORT

A Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under the Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is annexed to and forming part of the Directors Report.

DIRECTORATE

In accordance with provision of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Articles of Association of the Company, Prof Pradeep Jha and Mr. Kiran J. Mehta retire by rotation as Directors at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers themselves for reappointment.

Mr. Prafulchandra V. Patel has resigned from the Directorship of the Company w.e.f. 13th August, 2010. The Board places on record the contribution made and the valuable services rendered by him during his association with the Company.

Mr. Param J. Shah was appointed as Additional Director of the Company w.e.f. 13th August, 2010. He shall hold office up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Company has received notice in writing from a member along with a deposit of Rs. 500/- pursuant to the provisions of Section 257- of the Companies Act, 1956, proposing his candidature for the office of Director liable to retire by rotation. The Board recommends his appointment as Director.

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 13th August, 2010 has changed the designation of Mr. Gokul M. Jaykrishna from Executive Director to Joint Managing Director of the Company. Further, the Board of Directors, on recommendation of the Remuneration Committee in the meeting held on 30th December, 2009 has revised the terms and conditions of remuneration payable to Mr. Gokul M. Jaykrishna and Mr. Munjal M. Jaykrishna, Joint Managing Directors of the Company subject to approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The company is seeking your approval for revision in terms and conditions of remuneration.

In accordance with the stipulation under clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, brief resume of the Directors seeking appointment/re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting together with the nature of their expertise in specific functional areas and name of the companies in which they hold office as Director and/or Chairman / Member of Committees of the Board is annexed to the notice.

DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 with respect of Directors Responsibility Statement, the Directors hereby confirm:

(i) that in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2010, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanations in case of material departures;

(ii) that the directors had 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 at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period;

(iii) that the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

(iv) that the directors had prepared the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2010 on a going concern basis.

FIXED DEPOSITS

The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any fixed deposits from the public during the year and as on 31st March, 2010 there was no outstanding deposits.

PARTICULARS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The information required pursuant to provisions of Section 217 (1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are set out in the Annexure - 1 to this Directors Report.

STATEMENT OF EMPLOYEES PARTICULARS

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended, none of the employee of the Company was in receipt of a remuneration aggregating to Rs. 24,00,000/- or more per annum or Rs. 2,00,000/- per month in case employed through out the financial year or part thereof during the financial year.

SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT

As required under the provisions of Section 383A of the Companies Act, 1956 and the rules made there under, a certificate is attached herewith and the same forms part of this Report.

AUDITORS AND AUDITORS REPORT

M/s. Trushit Chokshi & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, the Statutory Auditors of your Company hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for reappointment. The Company has received a certificate from the statutory auditors to the effect that their re-appointment if made, would be in accordance with the provisions of Section 224(1) (B) of the Companies Act, 1956. You are requested to consider their reappointment.

The observations made in the Auditors Report are self explanatory.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Company has been proactive in following the principles and practices of good corporate governance. A report in line with requirements of Clause 49 of the listing agreement with the Stock Exchange(s) followed by the Company is annexed as per Annexure - III.

As required by the Listing Agreement, an Auditors Certificate on Corporate Governance and a Declaration by the Chairperson and Managing Director with regard to Code of Conduct are attached to the said report.

HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

The industrial relations of the Company with all its employees and workers remained cordial and harmonious. through out the year. Your directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for the valuable contribution made by all the employees and workers of the Company.

COST AUDITORS

As per the requirement of the Central Government and pursuant to Section 233B of the Companies Act, 1956, the Company carries out an audit of cost accounts.

Mr. Manish B. Analkat is appointed as Cost Auditors of the Company.

FINANCE AND INSURANCE

The Company has been financed by State Bank of India with both working capital and term loans.

The CARE has assigned "BBB-" rating to the long term bank loans/facilities and "PR 3"rating for to the short term bank loans/facilities as per Basel - II norms.

All the assets and insurable interests of the Company, including plant and machinery, building, stocks, vehicles, stores and spares have been adequately insured against various risks and perils.

CEO/CFO CERTIFICATION

As required by Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, a certificate on the financial statements and cash flow statement of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2010 duly signed by Chairperson and Managing Director and Joint Managing Director of the Company was submitted to the Board of Directors at the meeting held on May 25, 2010.

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

Your Company continues to exercise persistent and meticulous efforts towards greener earth and environment conservation. The Company preserves in its efforts to teach safe and environmentally accountable behavior in every employee, as well as its vendors. The Company is committed towards safety, not only of its own men and plant, but also of the society at large.

Safety records showed further improvements and Zero accident target is achieved. This was made possible by strict adherence to laid down procedures and following of international guidelines.

Solid waste generated at the Works, after treatment of its liquid effluent is shifted to a Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) approved site.

The Company continues to demonstrate its commitment to a clean and safe environment. The State of the art effluent treatment plant continues to run satisfactorily, so that the treated wastewater discharged is well within the stipulated norms set by GPCB.

Your Company has ISO 9001-2000 certification for its unit.

APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Your Directors are grateful and pleased to place on record their thanks to Government of India, Government of Gujarat, Electricity supply companies, and Bankers for their excellent support, guidance and continued cooperation.

The Company is thankful to the shareholders for reposing trust in the Company and their unflinching enthusiasm and patronage.

For and on behalf of the Board

Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna Gokul M. Jaykrishna Munjal M. Jaykrishna

Date : 28/08/2010 Chairperson & Joint Joint Place : Indrad, Mehsana Managing Director Managing Director Managing Director Registered Office : 166-169, Village Indrad Kadi - Kalol Road, Dist: Mehsana