Mar 31, 2024
The Directors have pleasure In presenting the 52nd Annual Report and the Audited Accounts of the Company for the financial
year ended March 31, 2024
1. SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS:(Rs in *000)
|
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
|
Total income |
71093 |
17072 |
|
Finance cost |
4028 |
7262 |
|
Depreciation & amortization |
5404 |
16642 |
|
PBT |
5544 |
(26144) |
|
Tax expense |
1432 |
(1921) |
|
PAT |
4112 |
(24223) |
|
Surplus- opening balance |
16144 |
40367 |
|
Surplus- closing balance |
20256 |
16144 |
2. THE STATE OF THE COMPANYâS AFFAIRS:
During the year, the total income of the Company amounted to Rs. 711 lakhs while, in the previous year it was Rs. 170 lakhs
only.The Company during the year earned a profit of Rs. 41 lakhs whereas the Company had incurred a loss in the previous year.
The Company has made a progressive attempt to cope up with all the losses and damages it had to go through the past years and
we are hoping of even better results in the future.
3. DIVIDEND:
The Board did not declare any dividend owing to loss suffered by the Company in the recent preceding years and considered it
prudent to conserve the resources for the Company''s growth and expansion and accordingly does not recommend payment of any
dividend on the equity shares for the financial year under review.
4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
The Directors do not propose to transfer any amount to the general reserves, during the year.
5. STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL WITH REFERENCE TO THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year, such
controls were tested and no reportable or material weakness in the design or operation was observed.
6. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS:
Industry Structure and Development:
Your industry is primarily a âgas manufacturing industry" supplying oxygen gas on exclusive supply scheme basis. However, the
Company is also engaged in wind power and specialty gases and cylinders from which the Company has been making turnover.
Opportunities 4 Threats, Trends 4 Strategies:
The fundamental of the gas industry appears to be better and is growing fast because of the improvement in the steel sector. As our
sales are tied up some strategies adopted by your Company are: (a) reducing cost of capital (b) transactional cost of production (c)
reducing pollution levels (d) creation of good infrastructure etc. Your Company has taken adequate steps to reduce the cost of
production by continuously evaluating process improvements and best operational practices. Although the industrial gas Industry
is categorized under white category, your Company is committed to adhere to all applicable environment regulations and improve
upon the environmental performance on a continued basis.
Outlook:
The encouraging growth on both production and sales in this year is likely to be sustained in the future years also. Outlook for the
current year remains strong. The Company''s operations are subject to risks which can impact business performance essentially
with regard to prices of basic materials like molecular sieves, power. The management is seized of assessing such risks and takes
measures to address the same.
Internal Control System:
The Company has adequate internal control procedures commensurate with its size and nature of business. The objective of
these procedures is to ensure efficient use and protection of the company resources, accuracy in financial reporting and due
compliance of statutes and company policies & procedures. Checks and balances exist in the system to ensure that all
transactions are adequately authorized and reported correctly.
Risks & Concerns:
The Company''s operations are subject to risks which can impact business performance essentially with regard to demand from
customers and prices of basic materials. The management assesses such risks and takes measures to address the same. The
Company is committed to adhere to all applicable environment regulations and improve upon the environmental performance on a
continued basis.
Human Resources Development:
The Company appreciates that human assets constitute the driving force behind the Company''s growth plans. The Company has,
during the year, continued to have good industrial relations with its employees. Your Company would like to record the whole¬
hearted support and dedication received from the employees at all levels.
Cautionary Statement:
Statement in the Management Discussion and Analysis describing the Company''s position and expectation may be
"forward looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws & regulations. Actual results could differ materially
from those expressed or implied. Important factors that could make a difference to the Company''s operation include, among
others, economic conditions affecting demand/ supply, changes in Government regulations, tax laws and other statutes and
incidental factors.
7. SHARE CAPITAL, LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGE AND DEMATERIALIZATION OF SHARES
The Company is listed with the BSE Ltd and confirms that it has paid the annual listing fees for the year 2023-2024 to the BSE Ltd.
During the year under review, there was no change in share capital of the Company.
49.95% of the Company''s paid up Equity Shares Capital is in dematerialization form as on 31 st March, 2024 and balance 50.05% is
in physical form. The Company''s Registrar''s and Share Transfer Agents are M/s Skyline Financial Services Pvt Ltd having their
office at D-153A, 1st Floor, Okhla Industrial Area Phase-1, New Delhi-110020.
8. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
During the financial year 2023-24. 4 (four) meetings of the Board of Directors of the Company were held on 30th May,2023,
11thAugust, 2023,09th November, 2023 and 12th February, 2024.
9. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
The Company appointed Mr. Sanjay Kumar Rai (DIN: 01587531 )as a non- executive independent director of the Company at the
previous Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 27th September, 2023 for a period of five years. The Company also re¬
appointed Mr. Suresh Kumar Sharma (DIN: 00041150) as the Whole-Time Director and Mr. Himanshu Sharma (DIN: 00041181) as
the Managing Director of the Company for a further period of five years with effect from 01 st July, 2023.
The second term of Mr. Bipinbihari Lai (DIN: 01045250) as an independent director of the Company expired on 31.03.2024 and he
shall not be reappointed as per section 149(11) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company proposes to appoint Mr. Ashok Purohit
(DIN: 07521029) as a non- executive independent director of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the
Company, on the basis of the recommendation made by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of
the Company. The Company has received a consent in writing from Mr. Ashok Purohit to be appointed as an independent director
and a declaration under section 149 of the Act, that he meets the criteria of independence, is eligible to be appointed as an
independent director of the Company and is registered with the Independent Directors'' Databank and has qualified the self
proficiency test as required under Rule 6(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
Further, in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mrs. Jaya Sharma (DIN:
07135989), director of the Company, retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible has offered
herself for re-appointment
10. DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
The Independent Directors of the Company have given the Declaration of Independence to the Company stating that they meet the
criteria of Independence as mentioned under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act 2013, the directors confirm that:
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31 March 2024, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
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 as at 31 March,
2024 and of the loss of the Company for period from 1 April 2023to 31 March 2024;
c. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance
with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
d. The Directors had prepared the annual accounts forthe financial year ended 31 March 2024 on a going concern basis;
e. The Director had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial
controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
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.
The Audit Committee of the Board are comprised of Mr. Himanshu Sharma, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Rai and Mr. Bipin Bihari Lai (till
31.03.2024). Mr.Ashok Purohit shall also beamember, if appointed.
Mr Himanshu Sharma is an Executive Director/Managing Director and Mr. Bipin Bihari Lai and Mr. Sanjay Kumar Rai being
Independent Directors. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.
During the Financial Year 2023-24,4 (four) meetings of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors were held on30thMay, 2023,
11 August, 2023,09 November, 2023 and 12 February, 2024.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board are comprised of Mrs. Jaya Sharma, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Rai and Mr.
Bipin Bihari Lai (till 31.03.2024). Mr.Ashok Purohit shall also beamember, if appointed.
Mrs Jaya Sharma is a non-executive Director and Mr. Bipin Bihari Lai and Mr. Sanjay Kumar Rai being Independent Directors.
During the Financial Year 2023-24,1 (One) meeting of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors was
held on 30thMay, 2023.
The Stakeholder Relationship Committee of the Board are comprised of Mrs. Jaya Sharma, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Rai and Mr. Bipin
Bihari Lai (till 31.03.2024). Mr. Ashok Purohit shall also be a member, if appointed.
Mrs Jaya Sharma being a non-executive Director and Mr. Bipin Bihari Lai and Mr. Sanjay Kumar Rai being Independent Directors.
During the Financial Year 2023-24,1 (One) meeting of the Stakeholder Relationship Committee of the Board of Directors were held
on 30thMay, 2023.
In pursuant to Section 177(9) of the Act, 2013 and Rules made there under, the Company has in place a policy on vigil mechanism
for enabling the directors and employees of the Company to report their genuine concerns, if any and also provides for adequate
safeguards against victimization of persons using the mechanism.
The Company has put in place a Nomination and Remuneration Policy framed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of
the Board, pursuant to Section 178(3) and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The policy determines the
qualifications, positive attributes and independence of the Directors. The policy also deals with the remuneration forthe directors,
key managerial personnel and employees of the Company. The salient features of the policy are:
(a) it ensures that the level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate
directors of the quality required to run the company successfully;
(b) it ensures that relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks; and
(c) remuneration to directors, key managerial personnel and senior management involves a balance between fixed and
incentive pay reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the company and its goals.
There has been no change in the policy during the year. The detailed Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the
Company is disclosed in the websiteoftheCompanywww.globalbol.com.
At the Fiftieth AGM held on 20th September 2022the Members approved appointment of Chaturvedi & Co., Chartered Accountants
(Firm Registration No. 302137E) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office for a period of five years from the
conclusion of that AGM till the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of your Company to be held in year 2027 in
recommendation of the Audit committee of the Board of Directors of the Company.
The Notes on Financial Statement referred to in the Auditor''s Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
The Auditors'' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer. Further, the Statutory Auditors
have not reported any incident of fraud including frauds under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, during the year under
review to the Audit Committee of your Company.
Mr. Manoj Prasad Shaw, Practicing Company Secretary (FCS: 4194) resigned as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company due to his
pre-occupancy and prior commitments. The Board of Directors have appointed M/s Rekha Goenka & Associates (Practicing
Company Secretaries) to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2023-24. The Secretanal Audit Report for the financial
year ended March 31,2024 is annexed herewith marked as ''Annexure T to this Report. The qualifications made by the Secretarial
Auditor have been noted by the Board and it assures of better compliance in the future.
The Company during the year sold a part of its assets on a slump sale basis to Phoenix Equipment Corporation, a New Jersey
corporation with its office at 130 Maple Avenue, Unit 4A, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA, for a FOB consideration of Eight Hundred
Sixty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred US Dollars (USS 869,200), pursuant to the approval of its members obtained by way of special
resolution through postal balloton 14.04.2023, in compliance to the provisions of Sections 180(1 )(a), 108 and 110 of the
Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014.
No material changes took place afterthe end of the Financial year.
The information required under section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, is provided in ''Annexure II'' to this Report.
The Company has not developed or implemented any Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as the said provisions are not
applicable to the Company as per section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
With reference to the provisions of Section 134(3)(n) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors has developed a risk
management plan of the Company and had identified the key risk areas where the Company''s business is vulnerable. The key risk
areas are further categorized in the following:-
(a) Strategic Risks,
(b) Operational Risks and
(c) Financial and Compliance related Risks.
All the strategic, operational and financial risks are duly analyzed and taken care of.
The Directors are aware of the requirement of the risk mitigation plan and are continuously making the necessary efforts to redress
the impact of the adversities.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Actâ), the Board carried out the performance evaluation of its own and
that of its Individual Directors through the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board (''the Committee"), duly
constituted by the Board for the above purpose, in terms of the Act.
During the year under review, the Committee made the performance evaluation as above, based on the following criterions, in line
with the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company:
â Attendance and participation in the meetings;
â Preparedness for the meetings:
â Understanding of the Company and the external environment in which it operates and
â Constructive contribution to issues and active participation at meetings
The Committee found the Directors to be fulfiling the above criterions.
The Board also conducted the performance evaluation of its various Committees, based on references made to the Committees, in
terms of the Act and found the performance to be satisfactory.
The Audit Committee reviews all the Related Party Transactions, to ensure that the same are in line with the provisions of law and
policy. The committee approves the Related Party Transactions and all the contracts / arrangements / transactions entered by the
Company during the financial year with related parties 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 details of the related party transactions are given in the Notes to the financial statements.
The Annual Retum(s) are available at the website of the Company at http://globalbol.com/oxygen/annual-reports.
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given
in the notesto the Financial Statements.
The disclosure as required under Rule 5(1) of Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is
enclosed with this report as ''Annexure III''. The Company has not paid any remuneration attracting the provisions of Rule 5(2) of
the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. Hence, no information is required to be
appended to this report in this regard.
The Company maintains a website www.globalbol.com where detailed information of the Company and its businessis provided.
a) Financial summary or highlights: As detailed under the heading ''Summary of Financial Results''
b) Change in the nature of business, if any: None
c) Details of Directors or Key Managerial Personnel, who were appointed or resigned during the year:As detailed
under the heading ''Directors and Key Managerial Personnel''
d) 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: Mr. Bipinbihari Lai, independent director, was
associated with the Company for more than 20 years and was an expert in his fields with a vast experience. Further he
was also exempted from giving the online proficiency self-assessment test required under section 150(1) of the
Companies Act, 2013.Mr. Sanjay Kumar Rai was appointed as an independent director of the Company at the previous
Annual General Meeting who has a vast experience of more than 25 years Secretarial, Finance, Legal and Statutory
Compliance across Real Estate, Iron & Steel. Hospital & Media Companies. Mr. Rai is registered with the Independent
Directors'' Databank and has duly qualified the online proficiency self-assessment test required under section 150(1) of
the Companies Act. 2013. It is proposed to appoint Mr. Ashok Purohitas an independent director of the Company to til in
the vacancy caused due to cessation of Mr. Bipinbihari Lai on 31.03.2024.
e) Names of Companies which have become or ceased to be Subsidiaries, Joint Venture Companies or Associate
Companies during the year- NIL
f) Details relating to deposits: There were no deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act, accepted, unpaid or
unclaimed as at the end of the year. There is no default in repayment of deposits or payment of interest thereon. There
has not been any deposit, which is not in compliance with the requirements of Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013.
g) Details of Significant and Material Orders passed by the regulators / Courts / Tribunals impacting the going
concern status and your Company''s operations in future: The Company had received a query from the BSE Ltd for
non- submission of Related Party Transaction in XBRL Mode under Regulation 23(9) the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, for
the Period ended March 31,2023, to which the Company replied with reasons that the said regulation was not applicable
to the Company. Further, the Company also received a notice to rectify its financial result for the year ended March, 2023
as it was not signed by the chairperson or managing director, or a wholetime director or In the absence of all, other
authorized director. The Company immediately uploaded the rectified financial results and replied the BSE Ltd with
reasons thereof.
h) Adequacy of Internal Financial Control: The Company has an adequate system of internal control procedure as
commensurate with the size and nature of business, which ensures that all assets are safeguarded and protected
against loss and all transactions are recorded and reported correctly. The internal control system of the Company is
monitored and evaluated by internal auditors and their audit reports are periodically reviewed by the Audit Committee of
the Board of Directors. The observations and comments of the Audit Committee are placed before the Board for
reference.
The scope of internal audit includes audit of purchase facilities, sales promotion expenditure and incentive scheme,
debtors and creditors policy, inventory policy, VAT, CENVAT and GST matters and others, which are also considered by
the Statutory Auditors while conducting audit of the annual financial statements.
I) maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under section 148(1) of the Companies
Act, 2013: Maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under section 148(1) of the Companies
Act, 2013, is not required by the Company and accordingly such accounts and records are not maintained.
J) constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013: The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the
constitution of the Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. During the year, neither any complaints of sexual harassment were received by it,
nor were there any complaints relating thereto which required any disposal thereof.
k) the details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31
of 2016) during the year along with their status as at the end of the financial year: NIL
l) the details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one time settlement and the
valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof: NIL
30. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board would like to express its sincere appreciation for the valuable support and co-operation received from various Central
and State Government Authorities, Stock Exchanges, Financial Institutions and Banks during the year. They also gratefully
acknowledge the support extended by the customers and shareholders and contribution made by the employees at all level.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
S K SHARMA
Place: Kolkata Chairman
Date: 30.05.2024 (DIN: 00041150)
Mar 31, 2015
The Directors have pleasure in presenting before you the 43rd Annual
Report of the Company together with audited accounts for the finan-
cial year ended 31st March 2015. 1 FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(Rs. in lacs)
Particulars 2014-15 2013-14
Total revenue 1241.27 1288 49
P8DIT 156.47 98.25
Finance cost 2 39 0.86
Depreciation & amortization 22.90 42.01
: PBT 131.18 55.38
Tax expense 29.13 4 91
RAT 10205 50.47
Surplus-opening balance 760 31 709.84
Surplus- closing balance 862.04 760.31
2.OPERATI0NS
During the year under review the sales and other income of the Company
amounted to Rs 1241 lacs compared to Rs. 1288 lacs in the previous
year. After providing for financial charges, depreciation, current and
deferred taxation and other adjustments, the Company reported profit
after tax and extraordinary item of Rs 102 lacs.
3. DIVIDEND
The Board considered it to be prudent to conserve the resources for the
Company's growth and expansion and accordingly does not recommend
payment of any dividend for the financial year under review.
4. STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL
WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with
reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were
tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation
were observed.
5. LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES
The Company confirms that it has paid the Annual Listing Fees for the
year 2015-16 to BSE where the Company's shares are listed The Company
applied for delisting from DSE which is pending. DSE has been
deregistered by SEBI.
6. DEMATERIAL1ZATION OF SHARES
38 34% of the Company's paid up Equity Share Capital is in dematerial-
ization form as on 31st March 2015 and balance 61 66% is in physical
form. The Company's Registrar's and Share Transfer Agents are M/s.
Skyline Financial Services Pvt Ltd having their office at D-153A, 1st
Floor, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-I, New Delhi-110020
7. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS HELD
The Board of Directors duly met 5 times during the financial ye3r from
1st April 2014 to 31st March 2015 on 30 May 2014, 12 August 2014, 12
November 2014. 10 February 2015 and 31 March 2015
8. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
Mr B.B Lai, and Mr J C Kaushik Directors of the Company have been
appointed as the Independent Directors of the Company to hold office
from the date of 42nd Annual General Meeting held on 3rd September 2014
for 5 consecutive years and the Company has received declarations from
them that they meet the criteria of Independence as prescribed under
Section 149(6) of the Companies - Act. 2013. Smt. Jaya Sharma was
appointed as woman director in terms of requirement of Section 149 of
the Companies Act 2013 as additional director with effect from 31st
March 2015 and she will cease to hold office in the said capacity at
the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM). Mr. Sukanta Bhattacharjee was
appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from
1st June 2014 Miss Ritu Damani was appointed as Company Secretary of
the Company with effect from 1st June 2014.
9. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies
Act 2013. your directors confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year
ended 31 March 2015. the applicable accounting standards had been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures.
if any:
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 as at 31 March, 2015 and of the profit of the Company for
period from 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015:
c) the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the mainte-
nance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions
of the Companies Act 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company
and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
d) the Directors had prepared the annual accounts for the financial
year ended 31 March 2015 on a going concern basis.
e) the Director had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial control are
adequate and were operating effectively:
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.
10. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
Pursuant to Section 178 and other applicable provisions of the Compa-
nies Act 2013, the Company has put in place a Nomination and Remu-
neration Policy framed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
of the Board for determining the qualifications positive attributes and
Independence of the Directors, besides recommending a policy on
Remuneration of the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
11. AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee of the Board is comprised of Mr. Himanshu Sharma.
Mr. Bipin Bihari Lai and Mr Jagdish Chandra Kaushik, with Mr Himanshu
Sharma as a executive Director/Managing Director and Mr. Bipin Bihari
Lai and Mr Jagdish Chandra Kaushik as Independent Directors All the
recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board
12. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board are composed of
Mrs. Jaya Sharma, Mr Bipin Bihari Lai and Mr Jagdish Chandra Kaushik
Mrs Jaya Sharma as a non-executive Director and Mr Bipin Bihan Lai and
Mr Jagdish Chandra Kaushik as Independent Directors.
13. AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT
M/s. Chaturvedi & Company, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration
No. 302137E). Auditors of the Company hold office until the conclusion
of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and. being eligible, offer
themselves for reappointment. The Company has received a letter from
the Statutory Auditors to the effect that their reappointment, if made
at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, would be as per the term
provided under the Act and within the limits laid down by or under the
authority of the Act. The notes on the financial statements referred to
in the Auditors' Report are self explanatory and requires no
explanation
14. SECRETARIAL AUDIT
The Board has appointed Mr Manoj Prasad Shaw, Practising Company
Secretary, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2014-15.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31.
2015 is annexed herewith marked as Annexure A to this Report. The
Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification.
reservation or adverse remark.
15. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORBTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information required under section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013
are provKted in Annexure- B to this report
16. VIGIL MECHANISM
In pursuant to Section 177(9) of the Act, 2013 and Rules made there
under, the Company has in place a policy on vigil mechanism for
enabling the directors and employees to report their genuine con-
cerns, if any and also provides for adequate safeguards against
victimization of persons using the mechanism.
17. CONTRACTS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered by the Company
during the financial year with related parties 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. Your directors draw attention of the members to Note
28.10 to the financial statement which sets out related party
disclosures.
18. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The extract of Annual Return in Form MGT-9 is attached as Annexure- C.
19. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENT
Details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the
notes to the financial. statements.
20. SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, there was no change in share capital of
the Company.
21. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The disclosure as required under Rule 5(1) of Companies (Appointment &
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules. 2014 is enclosed with this
report as Annexure- D Your Company has not paid any remuneration
attracting the provisions of Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment
& Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. Hence, no
information is required to be appended to this report in this regard.
22. CORPORATE WEBSITE
The Company maintains a website wwwglobalbol.com where detailed
information of the Company and its products are provided
23. DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8(5) OF COMPANIES (ACCOUNTS) RULES, 2014
Financial Summary or Highlights: As detailed under the heading 'Finan-
cial Highlights'
Change in the nature of business, if any: None Details of Directors or
Key Managerial Personnel, who were appointed or resigned during the
year:
Directors appointed Mrs Jaya Sharma (women Director)
Directors resigned None
KMPs Appointed Mr Sukanta Bhatarcharjee as CFO
Miss Ritu Damani as CS
Names of Companies which have become or ceased to be Subsidiaries.
Joint Venture Companies or Associate Companies during the year: NIL
Details relating to deposits: There were no fixed deposits from the
public outstanding of the Company at the end of the financial year. No
fixed deposit has been accepted during the year and as such, there is
no default in repayment of the said deposits. There has not been any
deposit, which is not in compliance with the requirements of Chapter V
of the Companies Act, 2013.
No significant and material orders have been passed by any regulator(s)
or Court(s) or Tribunal(s) impacting the going concern's status and
Companies operations in future Adequacy of Internal Financial
Control: Your Company has an adequate system of internal control
procedure as commensurate with the size and nature of business, which
ensures that all assets are safeguarded and protected against loss and
all transactions are recorded and reported correctly. The internal
control system of the Company is monitored and evaluated by internal
auditors and their audit reports are periodically reviewed by the Audit
Committee of the Board of Directors. The observations and comments of
the Audit Committee are placed before the Board for reference. The
scope of internal audit includes audit of Purchase Facilities, Sales
Promotion Expenditure and Incentive Scheme. Debtors and Creditors
policy, Inventory policy. VAT and Cenvat matters and others, which are
also considered by the Statutory Auditors while conducting audit of the
annual financial statements,
24. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
This report contains forward looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ
materially from those expressed or implied in such forward looking
statements. Significant factors that could make a difference to the
Company's operations include domestic and international economic
conditions affecting demand-supply and price conditions, foreign
exchange fluctuations, changes in government regulations, tax regimes
and other statutes.
25. Acknowledgement
Your Directors would like to express its sincere appreciation for the
valuable support and co-operation received from members, government
authorities, banks and customers. They also thank them for the trust
reposed in the Management and wish to thank all employees for their
commitment and contribution.
For Bhagawati Oxygen Limited
S.K Sharma
Place : Kolkata Chairman
Date : 30th May 2015 (DIN : 00041150)
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 42nd Annual Report on
the operations of the Company together with the Audited Accounts for
the year ended 31st March 2014.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Particulars 2013-14 2012-13
Net Sales (Income from operations) 1230.33 1276.03
Other Income 58.16 70.71
Total Income 1288.49 1346.74
Total Expenditure 1191.09 1160.97
Profit before depreciation and taxes 97.40 185.77
Depreciation and Amortization 42.02 49.92
Exceptional Items (net) - -
Net Tax provision 4.91 25.87
Net Profit 50.47 109.98
Basic EPS (Rs) 2.18 4.75
Diluted EPS (Rs) 2.18 4.75
REVIEW OF THE WORKING
During the year under review the sales and other income of the Company
amounted to Rs. 1288.49 lacs compared to Rs. 1346.74 lacs in the
previous year. After providing for financial charges, depreciation,
current and deferred taxation and other adjustments, the Company
reported profit after tax and extraordinary item of Rs. 50.47 lacs.
DIVIDEND
With a view to plough back the profit for the operations of the Company
and the need to conserve the liquid funds of the Company, your
directors do not recommend any dividend for the year ended 31st March
2014.
PUBLIC DEPOSIT
Your Company has not accepted any deposits from the public.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
The shares of the Company are tradable compulsorily in electronic form
and your Company has connectivity with both the depositories, i.e
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository
Services (India) Limited (CDSL).
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The particulars as required under section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employee) Rules, 1975 (as
amended) are not applicable as none of the employees of the Company
fall under the category prescribed.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In compliance with section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the
Directors confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable Accounting
Standard have been followed.
b) they had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgment and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent and so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as on 31st March 2014 and of the profit of the Company
for the year ended 31st March 2014.
c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the safeguarding 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 preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities.
d) they have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO.
As required under Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the report of
the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 a statement showing the information
relating to Research and Development, Technology Absorption and Foreign
Exchange Earning and outgo and forming part of the Directors Report is
enclosed in Annexure - A. Form A requiring disclosure of particulars
with respect to conservation of energy is not applicable in case of
your company.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Company''s industrial relation continue to be cordial during the year
under review.
DIRECTORS
Mr. J C Kaushik retires by rotation and being eligible offer himself
for re-appointment as a Director.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS'' REPORT
M/s. Chaturvedi & Company, Statutory Auditors of the Company retire at
the conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible
offer themselves for re-appointment.
The notes on financial statements referred to in the auditors'' report
are self explanatory and do not require any further comments.
COST AUDITORS
In conformity with the directives of the Central Government, the
Company has appointed M/s. DGM & Associates, Cost Accountant, of
Kolkata, as the Cost Auditor under Section 233B of the Companies Act,
1956, for the year ending 31st March 2014.
SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
Pursuant to the provision Clause to Sub-Section (1) of Section 383A of
the Companies Act, 1956 the Secretarial Compliance Certificate for the
year ended 31st March 2014 is attached herewith which is
self-explanatory and requires no explanation by the Directors.
APPRECIATION
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the
valuable support and co-operation received from various Central and
State Government Authorities, Stock Exchanges, Financial Institutions
and Banks during the year. They also gratefully acknowledge the support
extended by the customers and shareholders and contribution made by the
employees at all level.
By Order of the Board
For BHAGAWATI OXYGEN LIMITED
S K SHARMA
CHAIRMAN
Place: Kolkata
Date: 30th May 2014
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 38th Annual Report on
the operations of the Company together with the Audited Accounts for
the year ended 31st March 2010.
FINANCIAL RESULT (Rs. lacs)
For the year For the year
ended ended
31/03/2010 31/03/2009
Gross Profit/ (Loss) 142.25 181.88
Less: Financial Expenses 32.22 39.89
Depreciation 74.03 75.39
Profit/(Loss) before Tax and
extraordinary 36.00 66.60
Less: Provision for Tax 10.65 13.60
Less: Provision for FBT -- 1.75
Provision for Deferred Tax
Liability/(Credit) (12.64) (1.76)
Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax 37.99 53.01
Add: Excess Provision of I.
Tax of earlier -- (0.01)
Add: Brought Forward Profit 426.01 373.01
Balance profit carried over to
Balance Sheet 464.00 426.01
REVIEW OF THE WORKING
During the year under review the sales and other income of the Company
amounted to Rs 1020.83 lacs compared to Rs.792..68 lacs in the previous
year. After providing for financial charges, depreciation, current and
deferred taxation and other adjustments, the Company reported profit
after tax and extraordinary item of Rs. 37.99 lacs.
DIVIDEND
With a view to plough back the profit for the operations of the Company
your directors do not recommend any dividend for the year ended 31st
March 2010.
PUBLIC DEPOSIT
Your Company has not accepted any deposits from the public.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM:
The shares of the Company are tradable compulsorily in electronic form
and your Company has connectivity with both the depositories, i.e
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository
Services (India) Limited (CDSL).
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The particulars as required under section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employee) Rules, 1975 (as
amended) are not applicable as none of the employees of the Company
fall under the category prescribed.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In compliance with section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the
Directors confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable Accounting
Standard have been followed.
b) they had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgment and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent and so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as on 31st March 2010 and of the profit of the Company
for the year ended 31st March 2010.
c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the safeguarding 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 preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities.
d) they have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO.
As required under Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the report of
the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 a statement showing the information
relating to Research and Development, Technology Absorption and Foreign
Exchange Earning and outgo and forming part of the Directors Report is
enclosed in Annexure - A. Form A requiring disclosure of particulars
with respect to conservation of energy is not applicable in case of
your company.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Companys industrial relation continue to be cordial during the year
under review.
DIRECTORS
Mr. J.C Kaushik retires by rotation and being eligible offer himself
for re-appointment as a Director.
AUDITORS
M/s. Chaturvedi & Company, Statutory Auditors of the Company retire at
the conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible
offer themselves for re-appointment.
APPRECIATION
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the
valuable support and co-operation received from various Central and
State Government Authorities, Stock Exchanges, Financial Institutions
and Banks during the year. They also gratefully acknowledge the support
extended by the customers and shareholders and contribution made by the
employees at all level.
By Order of the Board
For BHAGAWATI OXYGEN LIMITED
Place: Kolkata
Date: 31st July 2010
S K SHARMA
CHAIRMAN
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