Mar 31, 2011
Dear Shareholders,
The Directors submit herewith the 20th Annual Report of your Company
for the financial year ended 31st March, 2011.
1. SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS
FINANCIAL RESULTS (Rs. in Lakhs)
Particulars for the year ended 31.03.2011 31.03.2010
Net Sales & Conversion Income 7187.54 10579.26
Other Income 32.77 162.04
Profit / (Loss) before Depreciation,
Interest and Tax 260.32 214.94
Less: Depreciation & Interest 164.68 88.76
Profit/(Loss) before Tax 95.64 126.18
Less: Provision for Tax - Fringe Benefit Tax
Profit/(Loss) after Tax 95.64 126.18
The figures of the previous year may have been re-grouped and
re-classified to conform to the current classification.
2. DIVIDEND:
In view of the need to conserve available financial resources, the
Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year under review.
3. OPERATIONS:
During the period under review, the operations of the Company witnessed
decrease in Sales and Conversion Income from Rs.10579.26 Lakhs to Rs.
7187.54 Lakhs.
During the year the Company has registered a Profit before Tax
amounting to Rs.95.64 Lakhs as against Rs.126.18 Lakhs in the last
financial year.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY:
The Company is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all its
employees, visitors and other persons at the Company's work place. The
Company ensures that all the activities and products are manufactured
considering appropriate safety, health and environment risks.
5. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT:
The Company during the year continued its focus on reduction of costs
and improvement in the margins by way of improving product and process
improvements initiatives. The Company strives to develop commercially
viable, operationally safe and environmentally acceptable processes.
6. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Report on Corporate Governance together with the Certificate from the
Statutory Auditor of the Company regarding compliance of the Corporate
Governance as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with
stock exchanges are enclosed herewith. The nature of compliances made
in order to meet the requirements and to promote transparency are more
specifically detailed in a separate report on Corporate Governance
attached herewith, which forms the part of this Annual Report.
7. ENERGY CONSERVATION. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION. FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Information required under section 217 (1) (e) of the Companies Act,
1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the report
of the Board of Directors Rules) 1988 relating to conservation of
energy, technological absorption and foreign exchange earning and out
go is given in Annexure "A" attached hereto, which forms
part of the Annual Report.
8. FIXED DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any Fixed Deposits from public as
envisaged under Section 58Aof the Companies Act, 1956, read with the
Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 1975.
9. DETAILS OF DIRECTORS SEEKING APPOINTMENT / RE-APPOINTMENT AT
THISANNUALGENERALMEETING
a. Re-appointment of Mr. Amit Ranawat, Non-Executive Independent
Director
Mr. Amit Ranawat, Director of the Company is liable to retire by
rotation and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment.
Mr. Amit Ranawat has a considerable experience in the area of
commercial and business development.
b. Regularisation of appointment of Mr. Rishi K. Agrawal,
Non-Executive Independent Director
Mr. Rishi K. Agrawal was appointed as Additional Director of the
Company at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 11th
February, 2011. As per the provisions of Section 260 of the Companies
Act, 1956, Mr. Agrawal will hold office as a Director up to the
conclusion of Annual General Meeting. The Company has received notice
in writing under Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956, proposing his
candidature for the office of the Director.
Mr. Rishi Agrawal is has completed his graduation from Delhi Commercial
University and MBA in International Business from Rai University,
Mumbai. He also holds a diploma in Interior Designing from NIFD.
10. DIRECTORS'RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
In accordance with the provisions of section 217 (2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956 as amended by Companies (Amendment)Act2002,yourDirectors
state:
a. that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanations
relating to material departures;
b. that the directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the
profit or loss of the Company for that period;
c. that the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
d. that the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a 'going
concern" basis.
11. AUDITORS:
The present Statutory Auditors of the Company, M/s. Kiran Solanki &
Associates, Chartered Accountants, hold office until conclusion of the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment. The requisite certificate has been submitted for
re-appointment under Section 224 (1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
13. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the employees of the Company drew remuneration of Rs.60 Lakhs
or above per annum and/or Rs.5 Lakhs or above per month during the
year under review. This information is furnished as per the
requirements of Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended.
14. APPRECIATION:
The Board of Directors would like to place on record their sincere
appreciation for the support and assistance extended by the Company's
suppliers, bankers, financial institutions, employees, customers,
business associates and various departments of the Central and State
Governments for their continued support and valuable cooperation.
Your Directors also express their gratitude to investors for support
and confidence reposed in the Company and Management.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place: Vadodara Sd/-
Date : 21.07.2011 J.S.Sodhi
Director
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors submit herewith the 19th Annual Report of your Company
for the financial year ended 31st March, 2010.
1. SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS
FINANCIAL RESULTS (Rs. in Lakhs)
Particulars for the
year ended 31.03.2010 31.03.2009
Sales & Other Income 10833.57 3530.23
Profit / (Loss) before
Depreciation,
Interest and Tax 307.20 (154.95)
Less : Depreciation 160.30 111.74
Profit / (Loss) before Interest
and Tax 146.91 (266.69)
Less: Interest 20.73 0.22
Profit / (Loss) before Tax 126.18 (266.91)
Less : Provision for Tax Fringe
Benefit Tax - 0.82
Profit / (Loss) after Tax 126.18 (267.73)
The figures of the previous year may have been re-grouped and
re-classified to conform to the current classification.
2. DIVIDEND:
In view of the need to conserve available financial resources, the
Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year under review.
3. OPERATIONS:
During the period under review, the operations of the Company witnessed
a substantial increase in Trading Revenue and consequential rise in
Sales and Other Income from Rs. 3530.23 Lakhs to Rs. 10833.57 Lakhs,
registering a sharp percentage rise of 206.88% as compared to similar
period last year. The Profit after Tax amounted to Rs. 126.18 Lakhs
during the year under review. The Loss carried forward to the Balance
Sheet has also been substantially reduced, considering the profit
booked during the year under review.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY:
The Company is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all its
employees, visitors and other persons at the Companys work place. The
Company accords very high priority to environment, health and safety
matters and these are regularly monitored and reviewed by the senior
management team.
5. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT:
The Company during the year continued its focus on reduction of costs
and improvement in the margins by way of improving product and process
improvements initiatives.
6. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Report on Corporate Governance together with the Certificate dated 12th
August, 2010, from the Statutory Auditor of the Company regarding
compliance of the Corporate Governance as stipulated in Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement with stock exchanges are enclosed herewith.
7. ENERGY CONSERVATION. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION. FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Particulars regarding the conservation of energy, technological
absorption and foreign exchange earning and out go as envisaged by
Sec.217(1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies
(Disclosure of Particulars in the report of the Board of Directors
Rules 1988) are placed as Annexure "A".
8. FIXED DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any Fixed Deposits from public as
envisaged under Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the
Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 1975.
9. DIRECTORS:
Mr. J. S. Sodhi, Mr. Amit Ranawat and Mr. Ayub Kazi are the current
Directors of the Company. The constitution of the Board is in line with
the requirements of the Listing Agreement. The term of appointment of
Mr. Sodhi, Executive Director expired on 31st March, 2009. Mr. J. S.
Sodhi was reappointed as a Whole-time Director designated as an
Executive Director for a further period of 3 years with effect from 1
"April, 2009. Mr. Ayub Kazi and Mr. Amit Ranawat were inducted into
the Board of the Company as Non-Executive Independent Directors on 1st
August, 2009 in view of the resignation of Mr. R. C. Garni and Mr. J.
L. Mehta, erstwhile Directors of the Company.
10. DETAILS OF DIRECTORS SEEKING APPOINTMENT / RE-APPOINTMENT AT THIS
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Mr. Ayub Kazi, Director of the Company is liable to retire by rotation
and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment.
Mr. Ayub Kazi is a Science Graduate with specialization in Chemistry.
He has a varied experience in the industry. His inclusion in the Board
has added value to the growth of the Company.
11. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
In accordance with the provisions of section 217 (2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956 as amended by Companies (Amendment) Act 2002, your Directors
state:
a. that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanations
relating to material departures;
b. that the directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the
profit or loss of the Company for that period;
c. that the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
d. that the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis.
12. AUDITORS:
The present Statutory Auditors of the Company, M/s. Kiran Solanki &
Associates, Chartered Accountants, retire at the conclusion of the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment. The requisite certificate has been submitted for
re-appointment under Section 224 (1B) of the Companies Act, 1956. You
are requested to appoint M/s. Kiran Solanki & Associates, Chartered
Accountants as Statutory Auditors to hold office till the next Annual
General Meeting and authorize the Board of Directors to fix their
remuneration
13. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
During the year under review, the company has imported Raw Material
having CIF value of Rs. 95 Lakhs. However, there were no earnings in
Foreign exchange during the year.
14. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Information under Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 has not been
furnished since there are no employees who have drawn remuneration of
Rs. 24 lakhs and above per annum or Rs. 2 Lakhs and above per month,
during the year under review.
15. APPRECIATION:
Your Directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation to
all employees at all levels for their significant contribution through
their dedication, sincerity, hard work and commitment, helping the
Company to achieve good performance and growth during the year under
review.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place: Vadodara Sd/-
Date : 12.08.2010 J. S. Sodhi
Director
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