Mar 31, 2024
Your Directors have pleasure in submitting their 40th Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Statements of Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2024.
The Company''s financial performance for the year under review along with previous year''s figures are given hereunder:
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(Rupees in Lakhs) |
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Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
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Current Year 31st March 2024 |
Previous Year 31st March 2023 |
Current Year 31st March 2024 |
Previous Year 31st March 2023 |
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Net Sales /Income from Business Operations |
96,834.91 |
17,775.82 |
96,834.91 |
177,75.82 |
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Other Income |
782.87 |
632.94 |
711.60 |
632.94 |
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Total Income |
97,617.78 |
184,08.76 |
97,546.52 |
18,408.76 |
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Profit before Depreciatio |
1,120.54 |
175.07 |
1049.27 |
287.70 |
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Less: Depreciation |
19.99 |
19.99 |
19.99 |
19.99 |
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Shares of Profit / (Loss) from Joint Ventures |
--- |
--- |
71.27 |
(112.63) |
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Profit after depreciation but before tax |
1,100.55 |
155.08 |
1,100.55 |
155.08 |
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Less: Current Income Tax |
185.00 |
34.75 |
185.00 |
34.75 |
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Less: Deferred Tax |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
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Net Profit after Tax |
915.55 |
120.32 |
915.55 |
120.58 |
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Amount transferred to General Reserve |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
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Amount transferred to General Reserve |
915.55 |
120.32 |
915.55 |
120.58 |
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Earnings per share (Basic) |
6.72 |
0.88 |
6.72 |
0.88 |
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Earnings per Share (Diluted) |
6.72 |
0.88 |
6.72 |
0.88 |
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The company has prepared its financial statements in accordance with IND-AS. |
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During the year, the Company has declared dividend on equity share, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 21, 2024 recommended final dividend of Rs. 1/- per equity share of Rs.10/- each for the F.Y. 2023-24, subject to the approval of Members at the ensuing 40th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
3. AMOUNTS TRANSFERRED TO RESERVES
During the year, Company has earned profit of Rs. 915.55 Lakhs which has been transferred to surplus in the Statement of Profit and Loss. As a result as on 31st March, 2024 the balance of total reserve and surplus is amounting to Rs. 11,125.52 Lakhs.
4. STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS AND OUTLOOK
The Company, in the year under consideration, has carried out activities in the field of trading in Commodities, Bullions, Gold Jewellery, Diamonds, Derivatives, Shares and Securities. The Company has generated revenue of Rs. 96,834.91 Lakhs as against Rs. 17,775.82 Lakhs for the previous year. Similarly, the Company has generated net profit amounting to Rs. 915.55 Lakhs (PAT) as against Rs. 120.32 Lakhs (PAT) for the previous year.
⢠The Company during current year is anticipating to achieve gross turnover of Rs. 1,50,000 Lakhs and for that necessary efforts has been initiated. The management of the Company is of the view that the target of gross turnover will definitely be achieved and necessary resources for the same have also been generated.
⢠During the year under review, there is no change in the nature of business.
⢠Segment wise position of business and its operation: As the Company''s business activities fall within a single primary business segment viz "trading in Commodities, Bullions, Gold Jewellery, Diamonds, Derivatives, Shares and Securities" the disclosure requirements of segment wise position of business and its operations are not applicable.
⢠Key business developments if any; Nil
⢠Details and status of acquisition, merger, expansion, modernization and diversification if any; Not Applicable
⢠Any other material event having an impact on the affairs of the company, if any; Nil
⢠Capital expenditure programmes, if any; Not Applicable
5. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year to which these financial statements relates and the date of signing of this report.
6. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL
During the year no significant and material order were passed for or against the Company by any authorities which impact the going concern status and Companies future operations.
7. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has adequate internal financial control system with reference to the Financial Statements. As a part of Internal Financial Control, the company has identified policy and procedure to ensure orderly and efficient conduct of its business including adherence to company''s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits during the year under review. Even the company does not have any unpaid or unclaimed deposit at the end of the year.
In accordance with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 the details in respect of money accepted from a person who, at the time of receipt of the amount, was a director of the Company are NIL.
9. REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS
Your Company has complied with all the mandatory requirements of Corporate Governance norms as mandated by Regulation 15(2) and 27 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. A separate report on Corporate Governance together with the Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of SEBI(LODR) Regulations, 2015 forming part of this Annual Report at Annexure -âAâ.
The Management Discussion & Analysis report also forms part of this Annual Report at Annexure -âBâ.
10. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee in compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules framed thereunder.
The Company for the year under consideration had spent total amount required to be spent towards CSR activities.
The Company as per Section 135(4) has adopted the CSR Policy and placed it on the Company''s website, the link for the same is as under https://ausom.in/PDF/POLICY/CORPORATE%20SOCIAL%20RESPONSIBILI TY%20POLICY.pdf
The Annual Report on CSR activities pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 that with its rules is attached at Annexure-âCâ.
Composition of CSR Committee is given in the Corporate Governance Report hence not reproduced here for the sake ofbrevity.
11. CO MPANYâ S POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT. PAYMENT OF REMUNERATION AND DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES
The Company''s Policy relating to appointment of Directors, payment of Managerial remuneration, Directors'' qualifications, positive attributes, independence of Directors and other related matters as provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has constituted the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and their policy and the same is approved by the Board. The Policy is attached at Annexure - âDâ.
There is no Director who is in receipt of any commission from the Company and who is Managing or Whole time Director of the Company.12. ANNUAL RETURN
Link of annual return as per the Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the
Companies Act, is as below;
https://ausom.in/annual-return.html
13. AUDITORS AND QUALIFICATION, RESERVATION OR ADVERSE REMARK OR DISCLAIMER MADE BY AUDITORSSTATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s C. R. Sharedalal & Co., Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, (F. R. No. 109943W) was appointed as Statutory Auditors at the 38th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 29th September, 2022 who shall hold such office for a period of 5 years until the conclusion of 43rd Annual General Meeting. There is no qualification or adverse remarks or disclaimers made by the auditors in their report on the financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024. The Statutory Auditors have not reported any incident of fraud to the Audit Committee during the year under review.
The Board pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 has appointed Mr. Niraj Trivedi, Practicing Company Secretary, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2023-24. The Secretarial Audit Report in prescribed format MR-3 for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 is annexed here with marked at Annexure-âEâ to this Report.
There is qualification made by the auditors in their Secretarial Audit Report of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.
The observation made in the Secretarial Audit Report are as per the following:
1. During the year the company had entered in to related party transactions with Zaveri and Company Private Limited, (related party) out of which transactions for sale and purchase of goods being material in nature its approval of shareholders was not taken.
2. During theyear 2023-24, the Company had submitted required forms and returns with Registrar of Companies (ROC), Gujarat, within prescribed time, except e-form IEPF-2 which was filed after the prescribed time limits with additional fees in the year 202324.
Response from Management:
1. The transaction was on arm''s length basis and in the ordinary course of business of the Company but the transactions for sale and purchase of goods with related party being material in nature its prior approval of shareholders was not taken and the same was mainly due to unfortunate, unforeseen and oversight, the Company has made internal control systems to track all Related Parties Transactions to avoid such oversight.
2. E-Form IEPF-2 was filed after the prescribed time limits with additional fees in the year 2023-24, the delay was due to oversight.
14. DETAILS OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY THE AUDITORS
During the year under review no fraud has been reported by the Auditors.
15. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY IVIGIL MECHANISM)
As per requirement of Section 177(9) read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 22 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has formulated a Whistle Blower policy to establish a vigil mechanism for Directors and Employees of the Company to report their genuine concern or grievances about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the company''s Code of Conduct. The said policy is attached at Annexure -âFâ. No personnel have been denied access to the Audit Committee.
16. SHARES
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year under review.
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review.
No Bonus Shares were issued during the year under review.
d) EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees.
e) EQUITY SHARES WITH DIFFERENTIAL RIGHTS
The Company has not issued any Equity Shares with differential rights.
17. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO(A) Conservation of energy:1. The Steps taken / impact on conservation of energy:
The company has installed LED Lighting which has resulted in substantial savings of power.
2. The Steps taken by the company for utilizing alternate sources of energy:
No Sources
3. The Capital investment on energy conservation equipment: No
Investment in such equipments during the year
1. The Efforts made towards technology absorption: Not Applicable
2. The Benefits derived e.g., product improvement, cost reduction, product development, import substitution, etc.: Not Applicable
3. In case of imported technology (imported during the last 3 years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year), following information may be furnished: Not Applicable
(a) Details of technology imported:
(b) Year of import:
(c) Whether the technology been fully absorbed:
(d) If not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof:
4. The Expenditure incurred on Research and Development: Not Applicable
(C) Pursuant to provisions of Section 134(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, the total Foreign Exchange Inflow and outflow is as provided below.
During the year under consideration, the Company has earned Foreign Exchange amounting is Rs. 4.07 Lakhs (Previous years Rs. 8.14 Lakhs) and outgo is Rs. 85097.49 Lakhs (Previous years Rs. 17253.75 Lakhs).
18. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNELS (KMP)
There has been no change in the constitution of Board of Directors. Presently there are three directors. No directors have resigned, or no additional director has been appointed during the year under review.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Vipul Zaverilal Mandalia will liable retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment. The Board recommends his reappointment.
During the year under review, there was changed in the Key managerial Personnel of the Company.
> Mr. Ravikumar Pasi - Company Secretary - Resigned w.e.f. 25/08/2023
> Mr. Ravikumar Pasi - Company Secretary - Appointed w.e.f. 14/09/2023
All the Directors of the Company have confirmed that they are not disqualified from being appointed as Directors in terms of Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013 and not debarred or disqualified by the SEBI / Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority from being appointed or continuing as Director of the Company or any other Company where such Director holds such position in terms of Regulation (10)(i) of Part C of Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. A Certificate to this effect, duly signed by Shri Niraj Trivedi, Practicing Company Secretary is annexed as Annexure-âG'' to thisreport.
Completion of second and final term of independent Director of the Company
Mr. Hitesh Adeshara (DIN: 02726701), Mr. Ghanshyambhai Bhikhabhai Akbari (DIN: 00196160) and Mrs. Nirupama Hasmukhrai Vaghjiani (DIN: 06956012), whose term will expire on 40th Annual General Meeting.
Key Managerial Personnel:
As on 31st March 2024, Mr. Kishor Pranjivandas Mandalia (DIN: 00126209) is Managing Director, Mr. Rupesh Shah is Chief Financial Officer and Mr. Ravikumar Pasi is Company Secretary are the Key managerial Personal of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19(4) read with Schedule II, Part-D of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of its committees. The performance evaluation of the Independent directors was carried out by the entire Board. The performance evaluation of the Chairman, the Non Independent Directors and the board of the Directors as a whole, was carried out by the Independent Directors.
Separate meeting of Independent Directors of the Company was held on 24th January, 2024 and it reviewed the performance of Non-Independent Directors & the Board as a whole and also reviewed the performance of Chairman of the Company, taking into views of executive directors and non-executives directors. The same was discussed in the board meeting that followed the meeting of the Independent Directors, at which the performance of the Board, its committees and individual Directors was also discussed.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR(s)
The definition of Independence of Directors is derived from Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
All the Independent Directors have submitted their declaration to the Board to the effect that they fulfill all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 so as to qualify themselves as Independent Directors under the provisions of Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevantrules.
According to Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended, the names of all the Independent Directors of the Company have been included in the data bank maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
A statement regarding opinion of the Board with regard to integrity, expertise and experience (including the proficiency) of the independent directors appointed during the year.: - No appointment during the year.
19. PERSONNELA. Disclosure under section 197 (12) and rules 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial personnel) Rules, 2014.
The requisite details relating to ratio of remuneration, percentage increase in remuneration etc. as stipulated under the above rules are annexed at Annexure- âHâ to this report.
B. Statement of Particulars of top ten Employees Pursuant to Rule 5 (2) of the Companies (Appointment And Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
(i) Name of top 10 Employees in terms of remuneration draw: At present there are Three employees on the payroll of the Company.
(ii) Employed throughout the year and were in receipt of remuneration of not less than Rs. 102.00 Lakhs per annum: Not Applicable
(iii) Names of employees employed for part of the year and were in receipt of remuneration of not less than Rs. 8.5 Lakhs per month: Not Applicable.
(iv) Employed throughout the financial year or part thereof, was in receipt of remuneration in that year which, in aggregate, or as the case may be, at a rate which, in the aggregate, is in excess of that drawn by the managing director or whole time director or manager and hold by himself or along with his spouse and dependent children, not less than two percent of the equity shares of the company: Not Applicable
(v) None of the Company''s employees is related to any directors.
20. NUMBER OF BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
During the Financial Year 2023-24, total 6 (Six) meetings of Board of Directors were held respectively on 29/05/2023, 09/08/2023, 14/09/2023, 07/11/2023, 24/01/2024 and 28/03/2024.
Details in respect of number of meetings Board and Committee held during the year indicating number of meeting attended by each Director are provided in the Corporate Governance Report at Annexure -âAâ.
21. PARTICULARS OF LOANS. GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given and securities provided under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules thereof along with the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed to be utilized by the recipient are provided in the financial statement at Note 5, 6, 13 and 37 to this Financial Statement.
22. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARIES AND JOINT VENTURES
In accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has prepared Consolidated Financial Statements and the same is part of this Annual Report. Further, a statement containing salient features of the Financial Statements of the Company''s joint venture is given in prescribed form AOC-1. The said form is attached at Annexure - âIâ.
23. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES
All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered by the Company during the financial year with related parties under Section 188 of Companies Act, 2013 and the Regulation 23 of SEBI (LODR), Regulations, 2015 were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm''s length basis.
During the year, the Company had entered into any contract / arrangement / transaction with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions.
The Policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing with related party transactions as approved by the Board may be accessed on the Company''s website at the link:
https://ausom.in/PDF/POLICY/Material%20Related%20Party%20Transact ion%20Policy.pdf
The particulars in prescribed form AOC-2 is attached at Annexure - T .
24. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board hereby submits its Responsibility Statement:â
a) In preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) 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 of the Company for that period;
c) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) The directors, had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f) The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Your Directors have voluntarily constituted a Risk Management Committee which has been entrusted with the responsibility to assist the Board in (a) Overseeing and approving the Company''s enterprise wide risk management framework; and (b) Overseeing that all the risks that the organization faces such as strategic, financial, credit, market, liquidity, security, property, IT, legal, regulatory, reputational and other risks have been identified and assessed and there is an adequate risk management infrastructure in place capable of addressing those risks. A Group Risk Management Policy was reviewed and approved by the Committee.
The Company manages, monitors and reports on the principal risks and uncertainties that can impact its ability to achieve its strategic objectives. The Company''s management systems, organizational structures, processes, standards, code of conduct and behaviors that governs how the Group conducts the business of the Company and manages associated risks.
The Company has introduced several improvements to Integrated Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls Management and Assurance Frameworks and processes to drive a common integrated view of risks, optimal risk mitigation responses and efficient management of internal control and assurance activities. This integration is enabled by all three being fully aligned across Group wide Risk Management, Internal Control and Internal Audit methodologies and processes.
Composition of Audit Committee is given in the Corporate Governance Report hence not reproduced here for the sake ofbrevity.
The Board has accepted all the recommendations of the Audit Committee during the F.Y. 2023-2024.
27. REPORT ON THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION. PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT. 2013.
In terms of Section 22 of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, we report that, during 2023-24, no case has been filed under the said Act. The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The Directors state that applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating to âMeetings of the Board of Directors'' and âGeneral Meetings'', respectively, have been duly followed by the Company.
29. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The Company is not required to maintain any cost records as specified by Central Government under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and accordingly such accounts and records are not made and maintained by the Company.
30. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCTION AND PROTECTION FUND
Since there was no unpaid/unclaimed Dividend declared and paid in the previous year, the provisions of Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply to the Company.
31. REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT 0R BOARDS REPORT
During the year under review, there were no such instance due to which revision in Financial Statement or Boards Report is being made.
32. PROCEEDINGS PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE f" IBC")
There are no such proceedings or appeals pending under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year and at the end of the financial year even upto the date of this report.
33. 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
No such instance of One-time settlement or valuation was done while taking or discharging loan from the Banks/ Financial institutions occurred during the year.
Your Directors place on record their sincere thanks to bankers, business associates, consultants and various Government Authorities for their continued support extended to your Companies activities during the year under review. Your Directors also acknowledges gratefully the shareholders for their support and confidence reposed on your Company.
Mar 31, 2018
The Members,
M/s. AUSOM ENTERPRISE LIMITED Ahmedabad
The Directors have pleasure in submitting their 34th Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Statements of Accounts for the year ended 31sâ March, 2018.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Companyâs financial performance for the year under review along with previous yearâs figures is given hereunder: (Amount in Rs.)
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PARTICULARS |
Standalone & Consolidated* |
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Current Year 31st March 2018 |
Previous Year 31st March 2017 |
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Net Sales /Income from Business Operations |
3,47,33,09,772 |
2,88,25,63,459 |
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Other Income |
6,53,72,891 |
7,27,60,532 |
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Total Income |
3,53,86,82,663 |
2,95,53,23,991 |
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Profit before Depreciation |
23,12,51,459 |
10,48,96,621 |
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Less: Depreciation |
22,832 |
34,436 |
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Profit after depreciation |
23,12,28,627 |
10,48,62,185 |
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Less: Current Income Tax |
3,66,50,072 |
2,45,39,911 |
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Less: Previous year/s adjustment of Income Tax, |
Nil |
Nil |
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Less: Deferred Tax |
Nil |
Nil |
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Net Profit after Tax |
19,45,78,555 |
8,03,22,273 |
|
Dividend (including Interim if any and final) |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Net Profit after dividend and Tax |
19,45,78,555 |
8,03,22,273 |
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Amount transferred to General Reserve |
Nil |
Nil |
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Balance carried to Balance Sheet |
19,45,78,555 |
8,03,22,273 |
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Earnings per share (Basic) |
14.28 |
5.90 |
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Earnings per Share(Diluted) |
14.28 |
5.90 |
*The figures mentioned above remains the same for standalone statement and also for consolidated statement and hence not separately provide for.
The company has prepared its financial statements in accordance with IND AS.
2. DIVIDEND
No Dividend was declared for the financial year under review due to inadequacy of profit.
3. AMOUNTSTRANSFERREDTO RESERVES
During the year, Company earned profit of Rs. 19.45 Cr. which has been transferred to surplus in the Statement of Profit and Loss. As a result as on 31-03-2018 the total reserve and surplus is amounting to Rs. 55.38 Cr.
4. STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS AND OUTLOOK
The Company, in the year under consideration, has carried out activities in the field of trading of commodities, bullions, shares & securities, units of mutual funds. The Company has generated revenue of Rs. 347.33 Cr. as against Rs. 288.26 Cr. for the previous year. Similarly, the Company has generated net profit amounting to Rs. 19.45 Cr. (PAT) as against Rs. 8.03 Cr. (PAT) forthe previous year.
The Company during current year is anticipating to achieve gross turnover of Rs. 1000 Cr. and for that necessary efforts has been initiated. The management of the Company is of the view that the target of gross turnover will definitely be achieved and necessary resources forthe same have also been generated.
During the year under review, there is no change in the nature of business.
5. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year to which these financial statements relate and the date of signing of this report.
6. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BYTHE REGULATORS OR COURTS ORT8IBUNAL
During the year no significant and material order were passed for or against the Company by any authorities.
7. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has adequate internal financial control system with reference to the Financial Statements. As a part of Internal Financial Control, the company has identified policy and procedure to ensure orderly and efficient conduct of its business including adherence to companyâs policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
8. DEPOSITS
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits during the year under review. Even the company does not have any unpaid or unclaimed deposit at the end of the year.
9. REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS
Your Company has complied with all the mandatory requirements of Corporate Governance norms as mandated by Regulation 15(2) and 27 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. A separate report on Corporate Governance together with the Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of SEBI(LODR) Regulations, 2015 forming part of this Annual Report at Annexure-âAâ.
The Management Discussion & Analysis report also forms part of this Annual Report atAnnexure-âBâ.
10. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee in compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules framed thereunder.
The Company for the year under consideration did not spent any amount towards CSR activities mainly due to the reason that the Company could not identify the appropriate activities falls under Schedule VII and CSR policy. The Company will identify such activity in and around the Registered Office and accordingly will spend.
The Company as per Section 135(4) has adopted the CSR Policy and placed it on the Companyâs website: http://aus0m.in/PDF/P0LICY/C0RP0RATE%20S0CIAL%20RESP0NSIBILITY%20P0LICY.pdf
The requisite details on CSR activities pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 that with its rules is attached at Annexure- âCâ.
11. COMPANYâS POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT, PAYMENT OF REMUNERATION AND DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES
The Companyâs Policy relating to appointment of Directors, payment of Managerial remuneration, Directorsâ qualifications, positive attributes, independence of Directors and other related matters as provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has constituted the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and their policy and the same is approved by the Board. The Policy is attached at Annexure -âDâ.
12. EXTRACTOF ANNUAL RETURN
The extract of Annual Return in Form MGT-9 pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 is furnished at Annexure-âEâ.
The same is also available on the website of the Company:
http://ausom.in/PDF/AnnuaI-Return/Annual%20Return_IViGT-7_2018_AUSOM%20ENTERPRISE%20LIMITED.pdf
13. AUDITORS AND QUALIFICATION, RESERVATION OR ADVERSE REMARK OR DISCLAIMER MADE BY AUDITORS STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. SWETA PATEL & ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad was appointed as Statutory Auditors at the 33,d Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 28th September, 2017 who shall hold such office for a period of 5 years until the conclusion of 38th Annual General Meeting.
Pursuant to the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Second Amendment Rules, 2018 dated 7th May 2018, the provision for ratification of Members in Annual General Meeting of the Company has been omitted.
There is no qualification or adverse remarks or disclaimers made by the auditors in their report on the financial statement of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2018.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
The Board pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 has appointed MR. NIRAJ TRIVEDI, Practicing Company Secretary, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2017-18. The Secretarial Audit Report in prescribed format MR-3 for the financial year ended March 31,2018 is annexed here with marked at Annexure-âFâ to this Report.
As regards the observations made in the said Secretarial Audit Report, in respect of not spending on CSR activities, explanation is given in this Board Report underthe headingâCorporate Social Responsibilityâ.
14. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY (VIGIL MECHANISM)
As per requirement of Section 177(9) read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, the Company has formulated a Whistle Blower policy to establish a vigil mechanism for Directors and Employees of the Company to report their genuine concern or grievances about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the companyâs Code of Conduct. The said policy is attached at Annexure -âGâ. No personnel have been denied access tothe Audit Committee.
15. SHARES
a) BUY BACK OF SECURITIES
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year under review.
b) SWEAT EQUITY
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review.
c) BON US SHARES
No Bonus Shares were issued during the year under review.
d) EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees.
16. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS ANDOUTGO
The provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 do not apply to our Company considering the nature of activities i.e. trading of commodities, bullions, gold jewellery, shares and securities, units of mutual funds, diamonds and derivatives.
The Company has not earned any Foreign Exchange amount by way of direct export and has not spent any amount on purchase of Trade goods or Commodities during the year.
17. CHANGE IN DIRECTORS/KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNELS RETIREMENT BY ROTATION:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Vipui Z. Mandalia (DIN: 02327708) will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annua! General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment. The Board recommends his reappointment.
The detailed resumed of Mr. Vipul Z. Mandalia is provide in the Notice to this report as required under SEBI (LODR) 2015.
FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19(4) read with Schedule II, Part-D of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of its committees. The performance evaluation of the Independent directors was carried out by the entire Board. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR(s)
The definition of Independence of Directors is derived from Regulation 16(l)(b) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013,
All the independent Directors have submitted their declaration to the Board to the effect that they fulfill all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 so as to qualify themselves as Independent Directors under the provisions of Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules.
18. PERSONNEL
A. Disclosure under section 197 (12) and rules 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial personnel) Rules, 2014.
The requisite details relating to ratio of remuneration, percentage increase in remuneration etc. as stipulated under the above rules are annexed at Annexure-âHâ to this report.
B. Statement of Particulars of top ten Employees Pursuant to Rule 5 (2) of the Companies (Appointment And Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
(i) Name of top 10 Employees in terms of remuneration draw: The same shall be provided on request.
(ii) Employed throughout the year and were in receipt of remuneration of not less than Rs. 1.02 Crore per annum: Not Applicable
(iii) Names of employees employed for part of the year and were in receipt of remuneration of not less than Rs. 8.5 Lacs per month: Not Applicable.
(iv) Employed throughout the financial year or part thereof, was in receipt of remuneration in that year which, in aggregate, or as the case may be, at a rate which, in the aggregate, is in excess of that drawn by the managing director or whole time director or manager and hold by himself or along with his spouse and dependent children, not less than two percent of the equity shares of the company: Not Applicable
(v) None of the Companyâs employees is related to any directors.
19. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
During the Financial Year 2017-18, total 4 (Four) meetings of Boards were held respectively on 29/05/2017, 10/08/2017,09/11/2017 and 07/02/2018.
20. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given and securities provided under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules thereof along with the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed to be utilized by the recipient are provided in the financial statement at Note 4,12 and 36 to this Financial Statement.
21. JOINTVENTURE
In accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has prepared Consolidated Financial Statements and the same is part of this Annual Report. Further, a statement containing salient features of the Financial Statements of the Companyâs joint venture is given in prescribed form AOC-1. The said form is attached at Annexure-âIâ
22. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES
All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered by the Company during the financial year with related parties under Section 188 of Companies Act, 2013 and the Regulation 23 of SEBI (LODR), Regulations, 2015 were in the ordinary course of business and on an armâs length basis. During the year, the Company had not entered into any contract/arrangement /transaction with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions.
The Policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing with related party transactions as approved by the Board may be accessed on the Companyâs website at the link:
http://www.ausom.in/PDF/POLICY/Material%20Related%20Partv%20Transaction%20Policv.pdf The particulars in prescribed form AOC-2 is attached atAnnexure-âJâ.
23. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board hereby submits its Responsibility Statement:â
a) In preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) 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 of the Company for that period;
c) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detectingfraud and other irregularities;
d) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) The directors, had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f) The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
24. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Your Directors have voluntarily constituted a Risk Management Committee which has been entrusted with the responsibility to assist the Board in (a) Overseeing and approving the Companyâs enterprise wide risk management framework; and (b) Overseeing that all the risks that the organization faces such as strategic, financial, credit, market, liquidity, security, property, IT, legal, regulatory, reputational and other risks have been identified and assessed and there is an adequate risk management infrastructure in place capable of addressing those risks. A Group Risk Management Policy was reviewed and approved by the Committee.
The Company manages, monitors and reports on the principal risks and uncertainties that can impact its ability to achieve its strategic objectives. The Companyâs management systems, organizational structures, processes, standards, code of conduct and behaviours that governs how the Group conducts the business of the Company and manages associated risks.
The Company has introduced several improvements to Integrated Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls Management and Assurance Frameworks and processes to drive a common integrated view of risks, optimal risk mitigation responses and efficient management of internal control and assurance activities. This integration is enabled by all three being fully aligned across Group wide Risk Management, Internal Control and Internal Audit methodologies and processes.
25. REPORT ON THE SEXUAL HARRASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSEL) ACT 2013.
In terms of section 22 of the SEXUAL HARRASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSEL) ACT 2013 we report that, during 2017-18, no case has been filed under the said act.
26. CONSTITUTION OF INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE UNDER SEXUAL HARRESSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSEL) ACT 2013.
The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressel) Act, 2013.
27. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The Company is not required to maintain any cost records as specified by Central Government under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and accordingly such accounts and records are not made and maintained by the Company.
28. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDENDTO INVESTOR EDUCTION AND PROTECTION FUND
The provisions of Section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply as there was no dividend declared in the past by the company.
29. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors place on record their sincere thanks to bankers, business associates, consultants and various Government Authorities for their continued support extended to your Companies activities during the year under review. Your Directors also acknowledges gratefully the shareholders for their support and confidence reposed on your Company.
For AuSom Enterprise Limited
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors,
Place: Ahmedabad Kishor P. Mandalia Vipul Z. Mandalia
Date: 8th August, 2018 Managing Director Director
Din: 00126209 Din: 02327708
Mar 31, 2016
To
The Members,
M/s. AUSOM ENTERPRISE LIMITED Ahmedabad
The Directors have pleasure in submitting their 32nd Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Statements of Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2016.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company''s financial performance for the year under review along with previous year''s figures is given hereunder:
|
PARTICULARS |
Particulars for Year ended (Amount in Rs.) |
|
|
Current Year 31st March 2016 |
Previous Year 31st March 2015 |
|
|
Net Sales /Income from Business Operations |
2,85,54,16,469 |
10,96,96,20,645 |
|
Other Income |
4,95,85,622 |
4,18,51,284 |
|
Total Income |
2,90,50,02,091 |
11,01,14,71,929 |
|
Profit before Depreciation |
58,70,165 |
25,03,45,961 |
|
Less Depreciation |
52,776 |
98,916 |
|
Profit after depreciation |
58,17,489 |
25,02,47,045 |
|
Less Current Income Tax |
10,12,233 |
4,23,56,226 |
|
Less Previous year adjustment of Income Tax, |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Less Deferred Tax |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Net Profit after Tax |
48,05,256 |
20,78,90,819 |
|
Dividend (including Interim if any and final) |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Net Profit after dividend and Tax |
48,05,256 |
20,78,90,819 |
|
Amount transferred to General Reserve |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Balance carried to Balance Sheet |
48,05,256 |
20,78,90,819 |
|
Earnings per share (Basic) |
0.35 |
15.26 |
|
Earnings per Share(Diluted) |
0.35 |
15.26 |
2. DIVIDEND
No Dividend was declared for the financial year under review.
3. AMOUNTS TRANSFERRED TO RESERVES
During the year, Company earned profit of Rs. 0.48 Cr. which has been transferred to surplus/(deficit) in the Statement of Profit and Loss. As a result as on 31-03-2016 the total reserve and surplus is amounting to Rs. 27.40 Cr.
4. STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS AND OUTLOOK
The Company, in the year under consideration, has carried out activities in the field of trading of commodities, bullions, shares & securities, units of mutual funds. The Company has achieved a turnover of Rs. 290.50 Cr. as against Rs. 1101.15 Cr. for the previous year. Similarly, the Company has generated net profit amounting to Rs. 0.48 Cr. (PAT).
The Company during current year is anticipating to achieve gross turnover of Rs. 1500 Cr. and for that necessary efforts has been initiated. The management of the Company is of the view that the target of gross turnover will definitely be achieved and necessary resources for the same have also been generated.
During the year under review, there is no change in the nature of business.
5. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year to which these financial statements relate and on the date of signing of this report.
6. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BYTHE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL
During the year no significant and material order were passed for or against the Company by any authorities.
7. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has adequate internal financial control system with reference to the Financial Statements. As a part of Internal Financial Control, the company has identified policy and procedure to ensure orderly and efficient conduct of its business including adherence to company''s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
8. DETAILSOFSUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
No company has become or ceased to become the Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associate Company during the year under review. The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associate Company.
9. DEPOSITS
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits during the year under review. Even the company does not have any unclaimed deposits.
10. REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS
The Listing Regulations which was notified by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on 2nd September, 2015 has replaced the erstwhile Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, with effect from 1st December, 2015.
Your Company has complied with all the mandatory requirements of Corporate Governance norms as mandated by Regulation 15(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. A separate report on Corporate Governance together with the Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of SEBI(LODR) Regulations, 2015 issued by M/s. C. R. Sharedalal & Co.; Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad forming part of this Annual Report as Annexure-''A1.
The Management Discussion & Analysis report also forms part of this Annual Report as Annexure-''B''.
11. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee in compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules framed there under.
The Company for the year under consideration did not spent any amount towards CSR activities mainly due to the reason that the Company could not identify the appropriate activities falls under Schedule VII and CSR policy. The Company will identify such activity in and around the Registered Office and accordingly will spend.
The Company as per Section 135(4) has adopted the CSR Policy and placed it on the Companyâs website: http://ausom.in/PDF/POLICY/CORPORATE%20S0CIAL%20RESP0NSIBILITY%20P0LICY.pdf
The requisite details that is Annual Report on CSR activities pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 that with its rules is attached at Annexure- âC\
12. COMPANY''S POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT, PAYMENT OF REMUNERATION AND DISCHARGE OFTHEIR DUTIES
The Company''s Policy relating to appointment of Directors, payment of Managerial remuneration, Directorsâ qualifications, positive attributes, independence of Directors and other related matters as provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has constituted the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and their policy and the same is approved by the Board. The Policy is attached at Annexureâ''D .
13. EXTRACT OF ANN UAL RETURN
The extract of Annual Return in Form MGT-9 pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 is furnished in Annexure-''E''.
14. LISTING AGREEMENT
The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 was notified on September 2, 2015, with the aim to consolidate and streamline the provisions of the Listing Agreement for different segments of capital markets to ensure better enforceability. The said regulations were effective from December 1,2015. Accordingly, all listed entities were required to enter into the Listing Agreement within six months from the effective date. The Company in compliance with this requirement has entered into Listing Agreement with BSE Ltd. and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
15. AUDITORS STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s C. R. Sharedalal & Co., Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad was appointed as Statutory Auditors who shall hold such office until the conclusion of 33rd Annual General Meeting. Their continuance of appointment and payment of remuneration are to be ratified in the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Company has received a certificate from the above Auditors to the effect that if they are reappointed, it would be in accordance with the provisions of Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Auditors Report do not contain any qualification, reservation and adverse remarks.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
The Board pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 has appointed MR. NIRAJ TRIVEDI, Practicing Company Secretary, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2015-16. The Secretarial Audit Report in prescribed format MR-3 for the financial year ended March 31, 2016 is annexed here with marked as Annexure-''F'' to this Report.
As regards the observations made in the said Secretarial Audit Report, in respect of not spending on CSR activities, explanation is given in this Board Report under the heading âCorporate Social Responsibility''.
16. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY (VIGIL MECHANISM)
The Company has formulated a Whistle Blower policy to establish a vigil mechanism for Directors and Employees of the Company to report concern about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the company''s Code of Conduct. The said policy is attached at Annexure-''G''.
17. SHARES
a) BUY BACK OF SECURITIES
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year under review.
b) SWEAT EQUITY
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review.
c) BONUS SHARES
No Bonus Shares were issued during the year under review.
d) EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees.
18. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014 do not apply to our Company considering the nature of activities that is trading of commodities, bullions, gold jewellery, shares and securities, units of mutual funds, diamonds and derivatives.
The Company has earned Foreign Exchange amounting to Rs. Nil (Previous years Rs. 795.95 Cr.) by way of direct export and has not spent any amount on purchase of Trade goods or Commodities during the year.
19. CHANGE IN DIRECTORS/KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNELS Retirement by Rotation:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Vipul Z. Mandalia (DIN: 02327708) will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment. The Board recommends his reappointment.
FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19(4) read with Schedule II, Part-D of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of its committees. The performance evaluation of the Independent directors was carried out by the entire Board. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR(s)
The definition of Independence of Directors is derived from Regulation 16(l)(b) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
All the Independent Directors have submitted their declaration to the Board to the effect that they fulfill all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 so as to qualify themselves as Independent Directors under the provisions of Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules.
20. PERSONNEL
A. Disclosure under section 197 (12) and rules 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial personnel) Rules, 2014.
The requisite details relating to ratio of remuneration, percentage increase in remuneration etc. as stipulated under the above rules are annexed atâ''H'' to this report.
B. Statement of Particulars of Top ten Employees Pursuant to Rule 5 (2) of the Companies (Appointment And Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
(i) Name of Top 10 Employees in terms of remuneration draw
|
Name & Designation of the Employee |
Remuneration received |
Nature of Employment, whether contractual or otherwise |
Qualification & Experience of the Employee |
Date of commencement of employment |
Age of such employ- yee |
The last employment held by such employee before joining the Company |
Percentage of equity shares held |
|
Rupesh Shah (Chief Financial Officer) |
4,97,105/- |
Permanent |
B.Com & 20 Years |
07-08-2009 |
42 |
Zaveri & Co. Pvt. Ltd. |
Nil |
|
Ravikumar Pasi (Company Secretary & Compliance Office# |
2,79,609/- |
Permanent |
M.Com, LL.M., CS & 5 Years |
09-08-2011 |
28 |
NA |
Nil |
(ii) Employed throughout the year and were in receipt of remuneration of not less than Rs. 1.02 Crore per annum: Not Applicable
(iii) Names of employees employed for part of the year and were in receipt of remuneration of not less than Rs. 8.5 Lacs per month: Not Applicable.
(iv) Employed throughout the financial year or part thereof, was in receipt of remuneration in that year which, in aggregate, or as the case may be, at a rate which, in the aggregate, is in excess of that drawn by the managing director or whole time director or manager and hold by himself or along with his spouse and dependent children, not less than two percent of the equity shares of the company: Not Applicable
(v) None of the Company''s employees is related to any directors.
21. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
During the Financial Year 2015-16, total 5 (Five) meetings of Boards held respectively on 18/05/2015, 10/08/2015, 29/10/2015,09/12/2015 and 02/02/2016.
22. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given and securities provided under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules thereof along with the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed to be utilized by the recipient are provided in the financial statement at Note 10,16 and 41 to this Financial Statement.
23. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES
All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company during the financial year with related parties under Section 188 of Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR), Regulations, 2015 were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm''s length basis. During the year, the Company had not entered into any contract / arrangement / transaction with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions.
The Policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing with related party transactions as approved by the Board may be accessed on the Company''s website at the link:
http://www.ausom.in/PDF/POLICY/Material%20Related%20Party%20Transaction%20Policy.pdf
The particulars in prescribed form AOC-2 is attached as Annexure -V.
24. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board hereby submits its Responsibility Statement:â
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) 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 and loss of the Company for that period;
c) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) The directors, had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and (Internal financial control means the policies and procedures adopted by the Company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business including adherence to Companyâs policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.)
f) The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
25. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
During the year, your Directors have voluntarily constituted a Risk Management Committee which has been entrusted with the responsibility to assist the Board in (a) Overseeing and approving the Company''s enterprise wide risk management framework; and (b) Overseeing that all the risks that the organization faces such as strategic, financial, credit, market, liquidity, security, property, IT, legal, regulatory, reputational and other risks have been identified and assessed and there is an adequate risk management infrastructure in place capable of addressing those risks. A Group Risk Management Policy was reviewed and approved by the Committee.
The Company manages, monitors and reports on the principal risks and uncertainties that can impact its ability to achieve its strategic objectives. The Company''s management systems, organizational structures, processes, standards, code of conduct and behaviours that governs how the Group conducts the business of the Company and manages associated risks.
The Company has introduced several improvements to Integrated Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls Management and Assurance Frameworks and processes to drive a common integrated view of risks, optimal risk mitigation responses and efficient management of internal control and assurance activities. This integration is enabled by all three being fully aligned across Group wide Risk Management, Internal Control and Internal Audit methodologies and processes.
26. REPORT ON THE SEXUAL HARRASSMENTOF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSEL) ACT 2013.
In terms of section 22 of the SEXUAL HARRASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSEL) ACT 2013 we report that, during 2015-16, no case has been filed under the said act.
27. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors place on record their sincere thanks to bankers, business associates, consultants and various Government Authorities for their continued support extended to your Companies activities during the year under review. Your Directors also acknowledges gratefully the shareholders for their support and confidence reposed on your Company.
FOR AUSOM ENTERPRISE LIMITED
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
PLACE: AHMEDABAD KISHOR P. MANDALIA VIPULZ. MANDALIA
DATE: 10th August, 2016 MANAGING DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
DIN: 00126209 DIN: 02327708
Mar 31, 2014
The Members of the Company,
The directors have pleasure in presenting theThirtieth Annual Report
of your Company together with the Audited Accountsfortheyear ended 31st
March, 2014.
FINANCIAL RESULTS (Rs.inlacs)
PARTICULARS Year ended on Year ended on
31/03/2014 31/03/2013
Gross Sales 41768.42 68037.90
Expenditure 40241.28 67861.69
Profit/(Loss) before Tax 1527.14 176.21
Profit/(Loss) after Tax 1527.14 176.21
Profit Carry to Reserves NIL NIL
DIVIDEND
Considering past accumulated loss, the Board has decided to plough back
the current year''s profit for the development of the business and hence
could not recommend the dividend and regret for the same.
OPERATIONS
The Company, in the year, under consideration, has carried out activity
in the field of trading of Commodities, Bullions, Gold jewellery,
Shares & Securities, Units of Mutual Funds, Diamonds & Derivatives. The
Company has achieved a turnover of Rs.41,768.42 Lacs as against Rs.
68,037.90 Lacs for the previous year. The turnover of the company
decreased by 38.61%. Similarly, the Company in the fifth consecutive
year has generated profit amountingtoRs. 1527.14 Lacs (PAT).
The Company during current year is anticipating to achieve gross
turnover of Rs. 1500 Cr. and for that necessary efforts have been
initiated. The management of the Company is of the view that the target
of gross turnover will be definitely achieved and necessary resources
for the same have also been Generated.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
As on 31-03-2014,1,26,31,398 Equity Shares have been dematerialised,
out of which 1,19,68,507 Equity Shares have been dematerialised with
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and balance 6,62,891
Equity Shares have been dematerialised with Central Depository Services
(India) Limited (CDSL). It means 92.72 % of total capital of the
company has been Dematerialised. In compliance with the requirements of
SEBI, the promoters shares are indamatform.
International Security Identification Number (ISIN) of the company''s
equity shares is INE218C01016.
DIRECTORS
During the year under review Mr. Vipul Z. Mandalia retire by rotation
and being eligible, offer himself for re- appointment.
Brief profile of the above mentioned directors such as education
qualification, experience, nature of work etc. is provided in the
Report of Corporate Governance forming part of this report.
FIXED DEPOSITS
Du ring the year under review, Company has not accepted and/or renewed
any Deposits as provided under Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956,
read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rule, 1975. There is no
unclaimed or overdue Fixed Deposits.
AUDITORS
The auditors, M/s. C. R. Sharedalal & Company, Chartered Accountants,
Ahmedabad retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible
for re-appointment. They have also consented to act as Auditors of the
Company.
AUDITORS1 REPORT
The auditors of the Company have not given any adverse remark/
qualification in their Report. However they have given "Emphasis of
Matters" in respect of event occuring after the balance sheet date. The
detailed clarification on the same has already mentioned at note no. 39
of "Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2014/''
AUDIT COMMITTEE
During the year, the Audit Committee meetings were conducted as per the
requirements of Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges read with
Section 292A of the Companies Act, 1956. The details about the Role,
Power etc. of the committee are enumerated in the Corporate Governance
Report forming part of this report.
DIRECTORS1 RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your
Directors state that:
I) In the preparation of annual accounts for the year ended March
31,2014, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and
that no material departures have been made from the same;
II) 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 31st March, 2014 and of
the profit or loss of the Company for that year.
III) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and
for preventing and detectingfraud and other irregularities;
IV) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
In pursuance to Clause 49, as amended from time to time, of the Listing
Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, the Corporate Governance Report and
Management Discussion and Analysis Report are given elsewhere and
forming part of this Report.
PERSONNEL
None of the employee of the company is in receipt of annual
remuneration of Rs. 60.00 lacs p.a. or Rs. 5.00 lacs per month, a limit
as prescribed under Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rule, 1975 and
hence information as required under section 217(2AA) read with
Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rule, 1975 is not applicable.
MATTER REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED AS PER COMPANIES (DISCLOSURE OF
PARTICULARS IN THE REPORT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS) RULE/1988
The information in respect of Conservation of Energy, Technology
absorption etc. is not applicable to this Company mainly due to reason
that the Company is only engaged in Trading Activity.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO:
During the year under consideration, the company has not earned foreign
exchange amounting by way of direct export (Previous year Rs. 290.24
cr.) and has spent Rs. 257.57 cr. (Previous year Rs. 287.98 cr.) on
purchase of commodities and Rs. 1.80 cr. towards interest.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors would like to thank bankers namely Axis Bank Ltd., HDFC
Bank Ltd., Allahabad Bank., and Induslnd Bank Ltd. for providing
support to your company. The Directors also further acknowledge the
support received from employees, customers, shareholders and other
government agencies.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Ahmedabad Kishor Mandalia Vipul Mandalia
Date:-30thJuly, 2014 Managing Director Director
Mar 31, 2013
To, The Members of the Company,
The directors have pleasure in presenting the Twenty-Ninth Annual
Report of your Company together with the Audited Accounts for the year
ended on 31st March, 2013.
FINANCIAL RESULTS (Rs. in lacs)
PARTICULARS Year ended on Year ended on
31/03/2013 31/03/2012
GrOSS Sales 68037.90 86413.26
Expenditure 67861.69 85403.69
Profit/(Loss) before Tax 176.21 1009.57
Profit/(Loss) after Tax 176.21 1013.50
Profit Carry to Reserves nil nil
DIVIDEND
Considering past accumulated loss, the Board has decided to plough back
the current year''s profit for the development of the business and hence
could not recommend the dividend and regret for the same.
OPERATIONS
The Company, in the year under consideration, has carried out activity
in the field of trading of Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Bullions, Shares and
Securities & Units of Mutual Funds. The Company has achieved a turnover
of Rs.68,037.90 Lacs as against Rs. 86,413.26 Lacs for the previous
year. The turnover of the company decreased by 78.74%. Similarly, the
Company in the third consecutive year has generated profit amounting to
Rs. 176.21 Lacs (PAT). The reduction of turn over is mainly due to
overall recession scenario of the economy of the country.
The Company during current year is anticipating to achieve gross
turnover of Rs. 1500 Cr. and for that necessary efforts has been
initiated. The management of the Company is of the view that the target
of gross turnover will be definitely achieved and necessary resources
for the same has also been finalised.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
As on 31-03-2013, 1,26,28,548 Equity Shares have been dematerialised,
out of which 1,19,57,241 Equity Shares dematerialised with National
Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and balance 6,71,307 Equity Shares
with Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). It means 92.70
% of total capital of the company has been Dematerialised.
International Security Identification Number (ISIN) of the company''s
equity shares is INE218C01016.
DIRECTORS
During the year under review Mr. Zaverilal V. Mandalia and Mr. Mukesh
B. Adeshara retire by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for
reappointment.
The details about the education qualification, experience, nature of
work etc. of each such directors mentioned in the Report of Corporate
Governance forming part of this report.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, Company has not accepted and/or renewed
any Deposits as provided under Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956,
read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rule, 1975. There is no
unclaimed or overdue Fixed Deposits.
AUDITORS
The auditors, M/s. C. R. Sharedalal & Company, Chartered Accountants,
Ahmedabad retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible
for re-appointment. They have also consented to act as Auditors of the
Company.
AUDITORS'' REPORT
The auditors of the Company have not given any adverse remark /
qualification in their Report and hence explanation of the Board is not
required.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
During the year, the Audit Committee meetings were conducted as per the
requirements of Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges read with
Section 292A of the Companies Act, 1956. The details about the Role,
Power etc. of the committee enumerated in the Corporate Governance
Report forming part of this report.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your
Directors state that:
I) In the preparation of annual accounts for the year ended March 31,
2013, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and that
no material departures have been made from the same;
II) 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 31st March, 2013 and of
the profit or loss of the Company for that year.
III) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
IV) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
In pursuance to Clause 49, as amended from time to time, of the Listing
Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, the Corporate Governance Report and
Management Discussion and Analysis Report are given elsewhere and
forming part of this Report.
PERSONNEL
None of the employee of the company is in receipt of annual
remuneration of Rs. 60.00 lacs p.a. or Rs. 5.00 lacs per month, a limit
as prescribed under Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rule, 1975 and
hence information as required under section 217(2AA) read with
Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rule, 1975 is not applicable.
MATTER REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED AS PER COMPANIES (DISCLOSURE OF
PARTICULARS IN THE REPORT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS) RULE, 1988
The information in respect of Conservation of Energy Technology
absorption etc. is not applicable to this Company mainly due to reason
that the Company is only engaged in Trading Activity.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO:
During the year under consideration, the company has earned foreign
exchange amounting to Rs. 290.24 cr. by way of direct exports (Previous
year Rs. 70.56 cr.) and has spent Rs. 287.98 cr. (Previous year Rs.
70.39 cr.) on purchase of commodities and Rs. 6.48 cr. towards
interest.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors would like to thank bankers namely Axis Bank Ltd., HDFC
Bank Ltd., Allahabad Bank., and IndusInd Bank Ltd. for providing
support to your company. The Directors also further acknowledged the
support received from employees, customers, shareholders and other
government agencies.
For and on behalf of the
Board of Directors
Place: Ahmedabad Kishor Mandalia Vipul Mandalia
Date: - 29th May, 2013 Managing Director Director
Mar 31, 2012
The directors have pleasure in presenting the Twenty-Eighth Annual
Report of your Company together with the Audited Accounts for the year
ended on 31st March, 2012.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
PARTICULARS Year ended on Year ended on
31/03/2012 31/03/2011
Gross Sales 86368.11 103976.60
Expenditure 85358.54 103223.74
Profit/(Loss) before Tax 1009.57 752.86
Profit/(Loss) after Tax 1013.50 752.86
Profit Carry to Reserves NIL NIL
DIVIDEND
This being the consecutive third year, in which the company has
generated profit, however, considering past accumulated loss, the Board
has decided to plough back the current year's profit for the
development of the business and hence could not recommend the dividend
and regret for the same.
OPERATIONS
The Company, in the year under consideration, has carried out activity
in the field of trading of Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Bullions, Shares and
Securities & Units of Mutual Funds. The Company has achieved a turnover
of Rs. 86,368.11 Lacs as against Rs. 1,03,976.60 Lacs for the previous
year. The turnover of the company has been decreased by 83.06%.
Similarly, the Company in the third consecutive year has generated
profit amounting to Rs. 1013.50 Lacs (PAT). The reduction of turn over
is mainly due to imposition of custom duty on gold etc.
As you all know that the manufacturing activity has been discontinued
by the company, after demerger of its manufacturing division.
The Company during current year is anticipating to achieve gross
turnover of Rs. 1500 Cr. and for that necessary efforts has been
initiated. The management of the Company is of the view that the target
of gross turnover will be definitely achieved and necessary resources
for the same has also been finalised.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
As on 31-03-2012, 12623598 Equity Shares have been dematerialised, out
of which 11971110 Equity Shares dematerialised with National Securities
Depository Limited (NSDL) and 652488 Equity Shares with Central
Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). It means 92.66 % of total
capital has been Dematerialised.
International Security Identification Number (ISIN) of the company's
equity shares is INE218C01016.
DIRECTORS
During the year under review Mr. Hitesh Adeshara and Mr. Ghyanshambhai
Akbari retire by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for
reappointment.
Further, the term of appointment of Mr. Kishor Mandalia as Managing
Director was for a period of three years and gets expire on 07/08/2012.
The Board therefore considering the contribution made by him during his
tenure as Managing Director and also on the basis of recommendation
received by the Remuneration Committee has re-appointed him as Managing
Director of the company with the same terms and conditions.
The details about the education qualification, experience, nature of
work etc. of each such directors mentioned in the Report of Corporate
Governance forming part of this report.
You are therefore requested to accord your consent for his
re-appointment as Managing Director of the company.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, Company has not accepted and/or renewed
any Deposits as provided under Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956,
read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rule, 1975. There is no
unclaimed or overdue Fixed Deposits.
AUDITORS
The auditors, M/s. C. R. Sharedalal & Company, Chartered Accountants,
Ahmedabad retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible
for re-appointment. They have also consented to act as Auditors of the
Company for the F.Y. 2012-13.
AUDITORS' REPORT
The auditors of the Company have not given any adverse
remark/qualification in their Report and hence explanation of the Board
is not required.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
During the year, the Audit Committee meetings were conducted as per the
requirements of Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges read with
Section 292A of the Companies Act, 1956. The details about the Role,
Power etc. of the committee enumerated in the Corporate Governance
Report forming part of this report.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your
Directors state that:
I) In the preparation of annual accounts for the year ended March
31,2012, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and
that no material departures have been made from the same;
II) 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 31st March, 2012 and of
the profit or loss of the Company for that year.
III) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
IV) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
In pursuance to Clause 49, as amended from time to time, of the Listing
Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, the Corporate Governance Report and
Management Discussion and Analysis Report are given elsewhere and
forming part of this Report.
PERSONNEL
None of the employee of the company is in receipt of annual
remuneration of Rs. 60.00 lacs p.a. or Rs. 5.00 lacs per month, a limit
as prescribed under Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rule, 1975 and
hence information as required under section 217(2AA) read with
Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rule, 1975 is not applicable.
MATTER REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED AS PER COMPANIES (DISCLOSURE OF
PARTICULARS IN THE REPORT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS) RULE, 1988
The information in respect of Conservation of Energy, Technology
absorption etc. is not applicable to this Company mainly due to reason
that the Company is only engaged in Trading Activity.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO:
During the year under consideration, the company has earned foreign
exchange amounting to Rs. 70.56 cr. by way of direct exports (Previous
year Rs. 918.62 cr.) and has spent Rs. 70.39 cr. (Previous year Rs.
914.36 cr.) on purchase of commodities and Rs. 13.74 cr. towards
interest.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors would like to thanks bankers namely Axis Bank Ltd., HDFC
Bank Ltd., Allahabad Bank., and Induslnd Bank Ltd. for providing
support to your company. The Directors also further acknowledged the
support received from employees, customers, shareholders and other
government agencies.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
VipulMandalia
Director
Kishor Mandalia
Managing Director
Place: Ahmedabad
Date :-30th July, 2012
Mar 31, 2011
The Members of the Company,
The directors have pleasure in presenting the Twenty-Seventh Annual
Report of your Company together with the Audited Accounts for the year
ended on 31st March, 2011.
FINANCIAL RESULTS (Rs. in lacs)
Year ended on Year ended on
31/03/2011 31/03/2010
Gross Sales 104200.82 14337.25
Expenditure 102558.35 14313.52
Profit after interest from the 753.05 23.72
operation
Profit/(Loss) after depreciation 752.8 23.66
Profit Carry to Reserves NIL NIL
DIVIDEND
The Board has decided to plough back the profit generated during the
year for the development of the business and hence could not recommend
the dividend for the year under consideration and regret for the same.
OPERATIONS
The Company, in the year under consideration, has carried out activity
in the field of trading of Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Bullions, Shares and
Securities & Units of Mutual Funds. The Company has achieved a turnover
of Rs. 1042.00 Cr. as against Rs.143.37 Cr. for the previous year. It
means that the turnover of the company has been increased by 626.79%.
Similarly, the Company in the second consecutive year has generated
profit amounting to Rs. 752.86 Lacs. (PBT).
As you all know that the manufacturing activity has been discontinued
by the company, after demerger of its manufacturing division.
The Company during current year is anticipating to achieve gross
turnover of Rs.1500 Cr. and for that necessary efforts has been
initiated. The management of the Company is of the view that the target
of gross turnover will be definitely achieved and necessary resources
for the same has also been finalised.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
As on 31-03-2011, 12610148 Equity Shares have been dematerialised, out
of which 11913477 Equity Shares dematerialised with National Securities
Depository Limited (NSDL) and 696671 Equity Shares with Central
Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). It means 92.56 % of total
shares have been Dematerialised.
International Security Identification Number (ISIN) of the company's
equity shares is INE218C01016.
DIRECTORS
During the year under review Mr. Zaverilal Mandalia and Mr. Vipul
Mandalia retire by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for
reappointment.
The details about the education qualification, experience, nature of
work etc. of each such directors mentioned in the Corporate Governance
forming part of this report
You are therefore requested to accord your consent for their
re-appointment as director of the company.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, Company has not accepted and/or renewed
any Deposits as provided under Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956,
read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rule, 1975. There is no
unclaimed or overdue Fixed Deposits.
AUDITORS
The auditors, M/s. C. R. Sharedalal & Company, Chartered Accountants,
Ahmedabad retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible
for re-appointment. They have also consented to act as Auditors of the
Company.
AUDITORS' REPORT
The auditors of the Company have not given any adverse remark in their
Report and hence explanation of the Board is not required.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
During the year, the Audit Committee meetings were conducted as per the
requirments of Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges. The details
about the Role, Power of the committee enumerated in the Corporate
Governance Report forming part of this report.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your
Directors state that:
I) In the preparation of annual accounts for the year ended March 31,
2011, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and that
no material departures have been made from the same;
II) 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 31st March, 2011 and of
the profit or loss of the Company for that year.
III) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
IV) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
In pursuance to Clause 49, as amended from time to time, of the Listing
Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, the Corporate Governance Report and
Management Discussion and Analysis Report are given elsewhere and
forming part of this Report.
PERSONNEL
None of the employee of the company is in receipt of annual
remuneration of Rs. 24.00 lacs p.a. or Rs. 2.00 lacs per month, a limit
as prescribed under Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rule, 1975 and
hence information as required under section 217(2AA) read with
Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rule, 1975 is not applicable.
MATTER REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED AS PER COMPANIES (DISCLOSURE OF
PARTICULARS IN THE REPORT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS) RULE, 1988
The information in respect of Conservation of Energy, Technology
absorption etc. is not applicable to this Company mainly due to reason
that the Company is engaged in only Trading Activities.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO:
During the year under consideration, the company has earned foreign
exchange amounting to Rs. 918.62 cr. by way of direct exports (Previous
year Rs. Nil) and has spent Rs. 914.36 cr. (Previous year Rs. Nil) on
purchase of commodities and Rs. 8.49 cr. towards interest.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors would like to thanks bankers namely Axis Bank Ltd., HDFC
Bank Ltd., Allahabad Bank., and IndusInd Bank Ltd. for providing
support to your company. The Directors also further acknowledged the
support received from employees, customers, shareholders and other
government agencies.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Kishor Mandalia Vipul Mandalia
Managing Director Director
Place: Ahmedabad
Date : 30/05/2011
Mar 31, 2010
The directors have pleasure in presenting the Twenty-Sixth Annual
Report of your Company together with the Audited Accounts for the year
ended on 31st March, 2010.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs. in lacs)
Year ended on Year ended on
31/03/2010 31/03/2009
Gross Sales 14337.25 7330.52
Expenditure 14313.52 8235.05
Profit after interest from
the operation 23.72 (904.52)
Profit/(Loss) after depreciation 23.66 (1295.46)
Profit Carry to Reserves NIL NIL
DIVIDEND
The Board has decided to plough back the profit generated during the
year for the development of the business and hence could not recommend
the dividend for the year under consideration and regret for the same.
OPERATIONS
The Company, in the year under consideration, has only carried out
activity in the field of trading of Gold, Silver and other Bullions.
The Manufacturing activity which has been discontinued in the financial
year 2008-09 on account of demerger of the said unit. The Company has
achieved a turnover of Rs. 143.26 Cr. as against Rs. 50.99 Cr. for the
previous year, it means that the turnover has been increased by
180.95%. Similarly, the Company after such a long period has generated
profit amounting to Rs. 23.66 Lacs. (PBIT).
The Company during current year is anticipating to achieve gross
turnover of Rs.500 Cr. and for that necessary efforts has been
initiated. The management of the Company is of view that the target of
gross turnover will definitely achieve. The Company is focusing on
trading in futures contracts and derivatives at BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX
AND MCX-SX.
As you know that, the year under consideration, the new promoters
namely Mandalias and Pawanis have completed the procedure under
takeover code after due compliances with SEBI and Stock Exchanges and
with effect from 7,h August, 2009 the entire management of the Company
has been taken over by them. The new promoters are having enriched
experience in the field of trading of bullions, commodities, precious
metals and stones, considering their experience in this line of
activities after they being promoters of this Company started the
activities of the Company in similar field. This resulted into
generation of profit by the Company almost after one and half decades.
After change of management the new promoters of the Company, with the
consent of members, with effect from 29lh September,2009 shifted the
Registered Office of this Company to 11-B, New Ahmedabad Industrial
Estate, Village-Moraiya, Sarkhej-Bavla Road, Moraiya-382213.
Dist.-Ahmedabad.
CHANGE OF NAME
During the year under consideration, the Company, after obtaining
members consent, has changed its Name to AuSom Enterprise Limited. The
necessary consent of the Central Government (ROC) as required under
Companies Act, 1956 has been obtained and the new name became
applicable with effect from 16lh October, 2009. The shares of the
Company at both the Stock Exchanges i.e. BSE and NSE are now traded in
new name.
If any of the members are holding shares in physical form with old name
are requested to surrender their certificate(s) to the R&T Agent for
New Certificates.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
As on 31-03-2010, 12585098 Equity Shares have been dematerialised, Out
of which 7693867 Equity Shares dematerialised with National Securities
Depository Limited (NSDL) and 4891231 Equity Shares with Central
Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). It means 92.37% of total
shares have been Dematerialised. International Security Identification
Number ((SIN) of the companys equity shares is INE218C01016.
DIRECTORS
During the year under review Mr. Hitesh Adeshara and Mr. Mukesh
Adeshara retire by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for
reappointment.
During the year under consideration Mr. Sunil Handa, Mr. Bimal Patel,
Mr. B. R. Handa, Mrs. Divya Deepti Handa and Mr. B.J. Divan ceased
from the directorship with effect from 7th August, 2009. Mr. Rajiv
Mehta ceased from the directorship with effect from 30lh September,
2009. The Board of Directors appreciated the valuable services rendered
by them during their tenure as Directors of the Company.
Further on 10"1 June, 2010 Mr. Kirtan Soni has resigned and relieved
from the directorship of the Company due to his other pre- occupation.
Board appreciated the valuable services rendered by him during his
tenure as director.
At the Board Meeting held on 10lh June, 2010, Mr. Ghanshyambhai Akbari
was appointed as an Additional Director pursuant to section 260 of the
Companies Act, 1956 and shall hold office upto the conclusion of
forthcoming 26"1 Annual General Meeting. The details in respect of his
brief resume, nature of his expertise etc. have been mentioned in the
Corporate Governance Report section and hence not provided here. You
are therefore requested to kindly accord your consent for his
appointment as Director liable to retire by rotation.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, Company has not accepted and/or renewed
any Deposits as provided under Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956,
read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rule, 1975. There is no
unclaimed or overdue Fixed Deposits.
AUDITORS
The auditors, M/s. C. R. Sharedalal & Company, Chartered Accountants,
Ahmedabad retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible
for re-appointment. They have also consented to act as Auditors of the
Company.
AUDITORS REPORT
The auditors of the Company have not given any adverse remark in their
Report and hence explanation of the Board is not required.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
During the year, the Audit Committee meetings were conducted as per the
provisions of Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges. The details
about the Role, Power of the committee etc. enumerated in the Corporate
Governance Report and is forming part of this report.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act. 1956. your
Directors state that:
I) In the preparation of annual accounts for the year ended March 31,
2010, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and that
no material departures have been made from the same;
II) 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 31st March, 2010 and of
the profit or loss of the Company for that year.
III) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
IV) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
In pursuance to Clause 49, as amended from time to time, of the Listing
Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, the Corporate Governance Report and
Management Discussion and Analysis Report are given elsewhere and
forming part of this Report.
PERSONNEL
None of the employee of the company is in receipt of remuneration of
Rs. 24.00 lacs p.a. or Rs. 2.00 lacs per month, a limit as prescribed
under Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rule, 1975 and hence
information as required under section 217(2AA) read with Companies
(Particulars of Employees) Rule, 1975 is not applicable.
MATTER REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED AS PER COMPANIES (DISCLOSURE OF
PARTICULARS IN THE REPORT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS) RULE, 1988
The information in respect of Conservation of Energy, Technology
absorption etc is not applicable to this Company mainly due to reason
that the Company is engaged only in Trading Activities.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO:
No Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo during the year. (Previous year
Rs. Nil)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors would like to thanks bankers namely Axis Bank Ltd., HDFC
Bank Ltd., Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. and Induslnd Bank Ltd. for
providing support to your company. The Directors also further
acknowledged the support received from employees and customers.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place : Ahmedabad Kishor Mandalia Vipul Mandalia
Date : 10-06-2010 Managing Director Director
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