Mar 31, 2025
The Board of Directors of your Company has pleasure in presenting the 23rd Annual Report on the affairs of the Company together
with the Standalone and Consolidated Financials Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2025.
The Financial Results for the year are as under: -
Rs. (in lakhs)
|
PARTICULARS |
STANDALONE |
CONSOLIDATED |
||
|
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
|
|
Revenue from operation |
8255.68 |
7948.60 |
8255.68 |
7948.60 |
|
Other Income |
88.31 |
91.82 |
88.31 |
91.82 |
|
Total Income |
8343.99 |
8040.92 |
8343.99 |
8040.92 |
|
Expenditure |
7758.25 |
7623.12 |
7761.79 |
7623.12 |
|
Profit before Depreciation, Interest & Tax |
585.74 |
417.3 |
582.2 |
417.8 |
|
Financial Expenses (Interest) |
102.83 |
84.49 |
102.83 |
84.49 |
|
Profit before Depreciation and Tax (PBDT) |
482.91 |
332.81 |
479.37 |
333.31 |
|
Depreciation and Amortization |
160.15 |
177.32 |
160.15 |
177.32 |
|
Profit before Tax (PBT) |
322.76 |
155.49 |
319.22 |
155.49 |
|
Extraordinary items (Gain) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Net OCI Impact Gain / (Loss) |
(1.83) |
(4.33) |
(1.83) |
(4.33) |
|
Share of Profit/(loss) from Jointly Controlled |
- |
- |
(1298.38) |
(2112.06) |
|
Income Tax (net of MAT Credit) |
(17.54) |
(2.59) |
(17.54) |
(2.59) |
|
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the |
303.39 |
148.57 |
(998.53) |
(1963.49) |
|
Earnings per Share (in Rs.) |
1.14 |
0.58 |
(3.72) |
(7.67) |
During the year under review, revenue from Operations grew 3.86% to Rs 8,255.68 lakhs (FY 2023-24: Rs 7,948.60 lakhs)
inclusing other total income stood at Rs 8,343.99 lakhs (FY 2023-24: Rs 8,040.42 lakhs).
Profitability improved sharply, with Profit Before Tax rising 107% to Rs 322.76 lakhs (Rs 155.49 lakhs) and Net Profit nearly
doubling to Rs 305.22 lakhs (Rs 152.90 lakhs). Total Comprehensive Income increased to Rs 303.39 lakhs, reflecting over 100%
growth. Supported by cost optimization, operational efficiencies, and higher core business contribution, EPS improved to Rs
1.14 from Rs 0.58 in FY 2023-24.
During FY 2024-25, the Company recorded growth in operations driven by higher production and efficiency improvements.
Cost of materials consumed rose to Rs 4,704.40 lakhs (FY 2023-24: Rs 4,472.27 lakhs) in line with increased output, while
purchases of stock-in-trade reduced to Rs 717.69 lakhs (Rs 1,049.82 lakhs), reflecting better supply chain management and
higher in-house production.
Employee benefits expense increased to Rs 1,296.04 lakhs (Rs 1,054.05 lakhs) on account of workforce expansion and statutory
provisions. Finance costs stood at Rs 102.83 lakhs (Rs 84.49 lakhs), while depreciation declined to Rs 160.15 lakhs (Rs 177.32
lakhs). Other expenses increased to Rs 1,054.91 lakhs (Rs 907.19 lakhs) due to expanded business activities.
Despite these cost increases, the Company achieved improved profitability through operational efficiencies, prudent resource
management, and effective cost control.
In view of the financial constraints during the year, the Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend for this year.
The Company has not transferred any amount to reserves and not withdrawn any amount from the reserves.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public within the provisions of Chapter
V of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 30,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty Crores Only) consisting of 3,00,00,000
(Three Crores) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each. The paid up share capital of the Company at the beginning of the
year was Rs. 26,24,67,380 (Rupees Twenty Six Crores Twenty Four lakhs Sixty Seven Thousand and Three Hundred and Eighty
Only) consisting of 2,62,46,738 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each.
During the year under review, the Company issued 32,10,520 equity shares with a face value of Rs. 10/- each for cash at a
price of Rs. 141.50/- per equity share (including a premium of Rs.131.50 per equity share) for an amount aggregating Rs.
29,45,72,480/- on preferential basis.
The paid up share capital of the Company at the end of the year i.e as on 31st March 2025 was Rs. 29,45,72,480 (Rupees Twenty
Nine Crores Forty Five lakhs Seventy Two Thousand Four Hundred and Eighty Only) consisting of 2,94,57,248 Equity Shares of
Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each
During the year, there was no change in the nature of business of the Company.
There have been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred
between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
There was no revision in Financial Statement or the Report in respect of any of the three preceding financial years.
|
Rating Agency |
Instrument Type |
Rating |
Remarks |
|
CARE Rating Limited |
Long Term Bank Facilities |
CARE BB-; stable |
This rating is as on 31st March 2025 |
|
Short Term Bank Facilities |
CARE A4 |
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Bhushan Singh Rana (DIN: 10289384), Whole
Time Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for
re-appointment.
During the FY under review, Mr. Rajnish Kumar Bedi and Mr. Deepak Mahajan completed their tenure as Independent Directors
on 7th August, 2024. The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on the same date, appointed Mrs. Usha Singh and Mr. Lalit
Mahajan as Independent Directors of the Company.
Further, Mrs. Sonia Gupta completed her tenure as Independent Director on 28th September, 2024. The Members of the
Company, at their meeting held on 19th September 2024 approved the appointment of Mr. Manav Mahajan as an Independent
Director of the Company with effect from the 28 September, .2024
In addition, Ms. Jai Vaidya resigned from the position of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with
effect from 21st September, 2024. The Board, at its meeting held on 26th December, 2024, appointed Ms. Krutika Mohan Rane
(ACS 66310) as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from the said date.
As required under Section 149 (7) of the Companies Act, 2013, all the Independent Directors have given their respective
declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as specified in Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Independent Directors have complied with the Code of Conduct for Independent Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV
of the Companies Act, 2013. They have also given the affirmation for complying the Code of Conduct as formulated by the
Company for Directors and Senior Management personnel.
There is no significant and material order passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals during the financial year 2024-25 that
impacts the going concern status and company''s operations in future.
During the year under review,
1) Your Company is holding 49% shares in Brooks Steriscience Limited on March 31, 2025. Hence, Brooks Steriscience
Limited becomes associate of Brooks Laboratories Limited.
2) Your Company is holding 44.33% shares in SteriBrooks Penems Pvt. Ltd. on March 31, 2025. Hence, SteriBrooks Penems
Pvt. Ltd. becomes an jointly controlled entity of Brooks Laboratories Limited.
Your Company is committed to good corporate governance practices. The Report on Corporate Governance is given in Annexure
2 and Management Discussion & Analysis provided in Annexure 1, as stipulated in Regulation 34 of listing Regulations forms
part of this Director''s Report.
The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee in accordance with Section 135 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and rules framed thereunder.
A report on the CSR activities in the prescribed format as set out in Annexure to the Companies (Social Responsibility Policy)
Rules, 2014, is given in Annexure 3 to this Directors'' Report. The Policy is disclosed on the Company''s website: www.brookslabs.
net.
Harmonious employees'' relations prevailed throughout the year. Your Directors place on record their appreciation to all
employees for their hard work and dedication.
The details of the number of meetings of the Board and other Committees are given in the Corporate Governance Report in
Annexure 2 which forms a part of this Annual Report.
The details pertaining to composition of Committees are included in the Corporate Governance Report in Annexure 2, which
forms part of this Annual Report.
All the recommendations of Audit Committee were accepted by the Board of Directors.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has established Vigil mechanism/Whistle Blower
Policy for directors and employees to report genuine concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspended fraud or violation
of the Company''s Code of Conduct or ethics policy. The vigil mechanism provides for adequate safeguards against victimization
of persons who use such mechanism and make provision for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriate
or exceptional cases. The Policy is disclosed on the Company''s website: www.brookslabs.net.
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors confirm that:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2025, 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 as at 31st March,
2025 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 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 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;
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 Company has in place adequate internal financial controls related to financial statement. During the year, such controls
were tested and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operation were observed.
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors and Secretarial Auditors have not reported any instances of frauds
committed in the Company by its officers or employees which were reported to the Audit Committee under Section 143(12) of
the Act, details of which need to be mentioned in this Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and
Administration) Rules 2014, the Annual Return of the Company in Form MGT-7 for FY 2024-25, is available on the Company''s
website at www.brookslabs.net.
At the 22nd AGM held on 19th September 2024, the Members approved the appointment of M/s. DMKH & Co. Chartered
Accountants, (Firm Registration Number: 116886W) as 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 27th AGM.
The Report given by the Statutory Auditors on the financial statement of the Company is part of the Annual Report. There has
been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the auditors in their Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 148(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has appointed M/s. Balwinder Singh
& Associates (Firm Reg. No. 000201), Cost Accountants, F-125, Phase VIII B, Industrial Area, Mohali- 160071, as the Cost
Auditors of the Company to conduct an audit of the cost records of bulk drugs and formulations, maintained by the Company
for the financial year ending 31st March, 2025. The Board has approved the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors subject
to ratification of the Members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
The Cost Audit Reports would be submitted to the Central Government within the prescribed time.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, your Company engaged the services of M/s. Sharma Sarin and Associates, Company
Secretaries in practice, Chandigarh, to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for a period of 5 years from 2025-2026 to
2029-2030.
The Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3) is given as Annexure 4 to this Directors'' Report. The said Report contains no
remarks/observations.
Details of Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 is given in the Note No. 4 of the
Notes to the Standalone Financial Statement.
The Company has been additional Corporate Guarantee to the Federal Bank of Rs. 362.25 lakhs on behalf of Brooks Steriscience
Limited under section 186 of the Companies Act 2013.The Outstanding balance as at balance sheet date in respect of this
guarantee stands at 6862.25 lakhs.
The company earlier provided corporate guarantee to Indian bank on behalf of Brooks Steriscience Limited of Rs.1939 lakhs
and during the period Brooks Steriscience Limited repaid entire loan to Indian Bank.
All transactions of the Company with Related Parties are in the ordinary course of business and at arm''s length. Information
about the transactions with Related Parties is presented in Note No. 36(b) in Notes to the Accounts.
Form AOC - 2 pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3) (h) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8 (2) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 is given as Annexure 7 to this Directors'' Report.
The Company does not have any Risk Management Committee due to the non-applicability of the provisions of Regulation 21 of
the Listing Regulations, whereas the Company has Risk Management Plan. Business Continuity Plans are periodically reviewed
and tested to enhance their relevance. The Risk Management Framework covering business, operational and financial risk is
being continuously reviewed by the Audit Committee. At present, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, there are no risks
which may threaten the existence of the Company.
The information required pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure 8 to this Directors'' Report.
The Statement pursuant to Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 for the financial year 2024-25 is enclosed as Annexure 9.
The Statement of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required prescribed
in Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure 5 to this Directors'' Report.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has recommended to the Board a Policy relating to the
remuneration for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees including the criteria for determining the
qualification, positive attributes and independence of a Director, as required under Section 178(1) of the Companies Act, 2013
which was adopted by the Board. A brief detail of the policy is given in the Corporate Governance Report in Annexure 2 which
forms a part of this Annual Report. The Policy is disclosed on the Company''s website: www.brookslabs.net.
During the year, a meeting of the Independent Directors was held to review the performance of the non-independent Directors
and the Board as a whole and the Chairman on the parameters of effectiveness and to assess the quality, quantity and timeliness
of the flow of information between the Management and the Board. Mr. Lalit Mahajan was appointed as the Lead Director to
oversee the evaluation process at the meeting of the Independent Directors.
The Company has complied with all the applicable provisions of Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India and notified by MCA.
There is no such application filed for corporate insolvency resolution process, by a financial or operational creditor or by the
company itself under the IBC before the NCLT.However,an application under Section 9 of the IBC, 2016 was filed by KNAV
Corporate Finance with the National Company Law Tribunal, Chandigarh Bench, Chandigarh. The matter is currently pending.
The Company has not failed to complete or implement any corporate action within the specified time limit.
The Internal Complaint Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013 has been formed.
There is nil case filed and disposed as required under the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Your Company is presently listed with BSE Limited (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). The details of
trading, listing fees etc. are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
Your Directors are pleased to place on record their sincere gratitude to the Central Government, State Government(s),
Financial Institutions, Bankers and Business Constituents for their continuous and valuable co-operation and support to the
Company. They also take this opportunity to express their deep appreciation for the devoted and sincere services rendered by
the employees at all levels of the operations of the Company during the year.
Place: Baddi Bhushan Singh Rana Durga Shankar Maity
Date: 1st September 2025 Whole Time Director Whole Time Director
DIN:10289384 DIN:03136361
Mar 31, 2024
The Board of Directors of your Company has pleasure in presenting the 22nd Annual Report on the affairs of the Company together with the Standalone and Consolidated Financials Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2024.
The Financial Results for the year are as under: -
Rs. (in lakhs)
|
PARTICULARS |
STANDALONE |
CONSOLIDATED |
||
|
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
|
|
Turnover |
7948.61 |
5553.80 |
7948.61 |
6320.46 |
|
Other Income |
95.55 |
11.52 |
95.55 |
21.15 |
|
Total Income |
8044.16 |
5565.32 |
8044.16 |
6341.61 |
|
Expenditure |
7626.88 |
6135.23 |
7626.88 |
8962.29 |
|
Profit before Depreciation, Interest & Tax (PBDIT) |
417.28 |
(569.91) |
417.28 |
(2620.68) |
|
Financial Expenses (Interest) |
84.49 |
76.68 |
84.49 |
218.32 |
|
Profit before Depreciation and Tax (PBDT) |
332.79 |
(646.59) |
332.79 |
(2839.00) |
|
Depreciation and Amortization |
177.33 |
171.74 |
177.33 |
702.68 |
|
Profit before Tax (PBT) |
155.46 |
(818.33) |
155.46 |
(3541.68) |
|
Extraordinary items Gain / (Loss) |
- |
- |
- |
35.67 |
|
Net OCI Impact Gain / (Loss) |
(4.33) |
(4.10) |
(4.33) |
(4.10) |
|
Share of Profit/(loss) from Jointly Controlled Entity and Associate |
- |
- |
(2112.06) |
(330.99) |
|
Income Tax net of MAT credit Income / (Expense) |
(2.59) |
- |
(2.59) |
732.40 |
|
Profit after Tax |
148.54 |
(822.43) |
(1963.52) |
(3,108.70) |
|
Earnings per Share (in Rs.) |
0.58 |
(3.32) |
(7.65) |
(12.57) |
During the year, on standalone basis your Company has achieved a turnover of Rs.79.49 crores and the Company has incurred a net profit after tax and depreciation of Rs. 1.48 crores as compared to loss of Rs. 8.22 Crores in the previous year.
The company''s standalone turnover experienced a significant 43.12% surge in FY 2023-24, reaching Rs. 7,948.61 lakhs. This growth was driven by a robust increase of 38.64% in domestic sales to Rs. 1,809.23 lakhs and a remarkable expansion of 111.01% in exports to Rs. 742.65 lakhs. The company''s impressive performance underscores its effective market strategies, operational efficiency, and successful expansion initiatives, positioning it for continued growth and future success in both domestic and international markets.
In view of the financial constraints during the year, the Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend for this year.
The Company has not transferred any amount to reserves and not withdrawn any amount from the reserves.
During the financial year 2023-24, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public within the provisions of Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 30,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty Crores Only) consisting of 3,00,00,000 (Three Crores) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each. The paid up share capital of the Company at the beginning of the year was Rs. 24,70,28,120 (Rupees Twenty Four Crores Seventy lakhs Twenty Eight Thousand and One Hundred and Twenty Only) consisting of 24702812 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each.
During the year under review, the Company issued 15,43,926 equity shares with a face value of Rs. 10/- each for cash at a price of Rs. 75.00/- per equity share (including a premium of Rs. 65.00 per equity share) for an amount aggregating Rs. 1,157.94 lakhs on rights basis in the ratio of 1 rights equity shares for every 16 fully paid up equity shares held) by the equity shareholders.
The paid up share capital of the Company at the end of the year i.e as on March 31, 2024 was Rs. 26, 24, 67,380 (Rupees Twenty Six Crores Twenty Four lakhs Sixty Seven Thousand Three Hundred and Eighty Only) consisting of 26246738 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each.
During the year, there was no change in the nature of business of the Company.
There have been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
There was no revision in Financial Statement or the Report in respect of any of the three preceding financial years.
|
Rating Agency |
Instrument Type |
Rating |
Remarks |
|
CARE Rating Limited |
Long Term Bank Facilities |
CARE BB-; Positive |
This rating is as on 31st March, 2024. |
|
Short Term Bank Facilities |
CARE A4 |
12. Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Dr. Durga Shankar Maity (DIN: 03136361), Whole Time Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
During the year under review, Mrs. Kaushalya Singh resigned as Whole Time Director on 23rd August 2023 and Mr. Bhushan Singh Rana was appointed as Additional Whole Time Director on 23rd August 2023. Subsequently, the appointment of Dr. Durga Shankar Maity and Bhushan Singh Rana was approved by shareholders in the 21st Annual General Meeting.
As required under Section 149 (7) of the Companies Act, 2013, all the Independent Directors have given their respective declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as specified in Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Independent Directors have complied with the Code of Conduct for Independent Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013. They have also given the affirmation for complying the Code of Conduct as formulated by the Company for Directors and Senior Management personnel.
There is no significant and material order passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals during the financial year 2023-24 that impacts the going concern status and company''s operations in future.
During the year under review,
1) Your Company is holding 49% shares in Brooks Steriscience Limited on 31st March, 2024. Hence, Brooks Steriscience Limited becomes an jointly controlled entity of Brooks Laboratories Limited.
2) Your Company is holding 44.33% shares in SteriBrooks Penems Pvt. Ltd. on 31st March, 2024. Hence, SteriBrooks Penems Pvt. Ltd. becomes an associate Company of Brooks Laboratories Limited.
Your Company is committed to good corporate governance practices. The Report on Corporate Governance is given in Annexure 2 and Management Discussion & Analysis provided in Annexure 1, as stipulated in Regulation 34 of listing Regulations forms part of this Director''s Report.
The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee in accordance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules framed thereunder.
A report on the CSR activities in the prescribed format as set out in Annexure to the Companies (Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, is given in Annexure 3 to this Directors'' Report. The Policy is disclosed on the Company''s website: www. brookslabs.net.
Harmonious employees'' relations prevailed throughout the year. Your Directors place on record their appreciation to all employees for their hard work and dedication.
The details of the number of meetings of the Board and other Committees are given in the Corporate Governance Report in Annexure 2 which forms a part of this Annual Report.
The details pertaining to composition of Committees are included in the Corporate Governance Report in Annexure 2, which forms part of this Annual Report.
All the recommendations of Audit Committee were accepted by the Board of Directors.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has established Vigil mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy for directors and employees to report genuine concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspended fraud or violation of the Company''s Code of Conduct or ethics policy. The vigil mechanism provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use such mechanism and make provision for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases. The Policy is disclosed on the Company''s website: www.brookslabs.net.
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors confirm that:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2024, 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 as at 31st March, 2024 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 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 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;
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 Company has in place adequate internal financial controls related to financial statement. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operation were observed.
There is no fraud reported by the Auditor.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the extract of Annual Return for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 is available on the website of the Company at www.brookslabs.net.
M/s. SGCO & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, were re-appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a second term of 5(five) consecutive years at the 17th Annual General meeting held on 25th September, 2019 to hold office from the conclusion of 17th Annual General Meeting of the Company till the conclusion of 22nd Annual General Meeting of the Company. They have completed 10 years as Statutory Auditors of the Company. Hence, it is proposed to appoint M/s. DMKH & Co. Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number: 116886W) as Statutory Auditor of the Company, for a period of 5 years, to hold from forthcoming AGM til AGM in the year 2029.
Accordingly, an item for appointment of M/s. DMKH & Co. Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number: 116886W) as Statutory Auditors of the Company is being placed at the ensuing AGM for the approval of the members. Information regarding proposed appointment is given in the Notice of AGM. The Board recommended their appointment to the members in the Board meeting dated August 14, 2024.
The Report given by the Statutory Auditors on the financial statement of the Company is part of the Annual Report. There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the auditors in their Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 148(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has appointed M/s. Balwinder Singh & Associates (Firm Reg. No. 000201), Cost Accountants, F-125, Phase VIII B, Industrial Area, Mohali- 160071, as the Cost Auditors of the Company to conduct an audit of the cost records of bulk drugs and formulations, maintained by the Company for the financial year ending 31st March, 2024. The Board has approved the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors subject to ratification of the Members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
The Cost Audit Reports would be submitted to the Central Government within the prescribed time.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, your Company engaged the services of M/s. Sharma Sarin and Associates, Company Secretaries in practice, Chandigarh, to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.
The Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3) is given as Annexure 4 to this Directors'' Report. The said Report contains no remarks/observations.
Details of Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 is given in the Note No. 4 of the Notes to the Standalone Financial Statement.
The Company has given Corporate Guarantee of Rs. 65 crores in favour of Brooks Steriscience Limited under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
All transactions of the Company with Related Parties are in the ordinary course of business and at arm''s length. Information about the transactions with Related Parties is presented in Note No. 36(b) in Notes to the Accounts.
Form AOC - 2 pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3) (h) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8 (2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is given as Annexure 7 to this Directors'' Report.
The Company does not have any Risk Management Committee due to the non-applicability of the provisions of Regulation 21 of the Listing Regulations, whereas the Company has Risk Management Plan. Business Continuity Plans are periodically reviewed and tested to enhance their relevance. The Risk Management Framework covering business, operational and financial risk is being continuously reviewed by the Audit Committee. At present, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, there are no risks which may threaten the existence of the Company.
The information required pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure 8 to this Directors'' Report.
The Statement pursuant to Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is Annexure 9 to the Company for the financial year 2023-24.
The Statement of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required prescribed in Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure 5 to this Directors'' Report.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has recommended to the Board a Policy relating to the remuneration for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees including the criteria for determining the qualification, positive attributes and independence of a Director, as required under Section 178(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 which was adopted by the Board. A brief detail of the policy is given in the Corporate Governance Report in Annexure 2 which forms a part of this Annual Report. The Policy is disclosed on the Company''s website: www.brookslabs.net.
During the year, a meeting of the Independent Directors was held to review the performance of the non-independent Directors and the Board as a whole and the Chairman on the parameters of effectiveness and to assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of information between the Management and the Board. Mrs. Sonia Gupta was appointed as the Lead Director to oversee the evaluation process at the meeting of the Independent Directors.
The Company complied with all mandatory secretarial standards as issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
There is no such application filed for corporate insolvency resolution process, by a financial or operational creditor or by the company itself under the IBC before the NCLT.
The Company has not failed to complete or implement any corporate action within the specified time limit.
The Internal Complaint Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 has been formed.
There is nil case filed and disposed as required under the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Your Company is presently listed with BSE Limited (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). The details of trading, listing fees etc. are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
Your Directors are pleased to place on record their sincere gratitude to the Central Government, State Government(s), Financial Institutions, Bankers and Business Constituents for their continuous and valuable co-operation and support to the Company. They also take this opportunity to express their deep appreciation for the devoted and sincere services rendered by the employees at all levels of the operations of the Company during the year.
Place: Baddi Bhushan Singh Rana Durga Shankar Maity
Date: 21.08.2024 Whole Time Director Whole Time Director
DIN:10289384 DIN:03136361
Mar 31, 2023
The Board of Directors of your Company has pleasure in presenting the 21s1 Annual Report on the affairs of the Company together with the Standalone and Consolidated Financials Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2023.
1. Financial Results
The Financial Results for the year are as under; -
|
Rs. (in Lakhs) |
||||
|
PARTICULARS |
STANDALONE |
CONSOLIDATED |
||
|
2022-23 |
2021-22 |
2022-23 |
2021-22 |
|
|
Turnover |
5553.80 |
7696.72 |
6320.46 |
9118.46 |
|
Other Income |
10.72 |
94.76 |
20.34 |
80.17 |
|
Total Income |
5564.52 |
7791.48 |
6340.80 |
9198.63 |
|
Expenditure |
6135.23 |
7509.28 |
8962.29 |
10543.63 |
|
Profit before Depreciation, Interest & Tax (PBDIT) |
(570.71) |
282.20 |
(2621.49) |
(1345.00) |
|
Financial Expenses (Interest) |
76.67 |
66.97 |
218.32 |
309.69 |
|
Profit before Depreciation and Tax (PBDT) |
(647.38) |
215.23 |
(2839.81) |
(1654.69) |
|
Depreciation and Amortization |
171.74 |
148.63 |
702.68 |
735.07 |
|
Profit before Tax (PBT) |
(819.12) |
66.60 |
(3542.49) |
(2389.76) |
|
Extraordinary items Gain / (Loss) |
- |
- |
35.67 |
- |
|
Net OCI Impact Gain / (Loss) |
(3.29) |
12.66 |
(3.29) |
- |
|
Share of Profit / (Loss) of Associate |
(330.99) |
|||
|
Income Tax net of MAT credit Income / (Expense) |
- |
- |
732.40 |
458.51 |
|
Profit after Tax |
(822.41) |
79.26 |
(3108.7 |
(1931.25) |
|
Earnings per Share (in Rs.) |
(3.32) |
0.27 |
(12.57) |
(7.82) |
7. Share Capital
The paid up equity Share capital of the company as on 31st March, 2023 was Rs. 2470.28 lacs. During the year under review, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company was increased from Rs. 25,00,00,000/- {Rupees Twenty Five Crores Only) consisting of 2,50,00,000 (Two Crores Fifty Lakhs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- {Rupees Ten) each to Rs. 30,00,00,000/- {Rupees Thirty Crores Only) consisting of 3,00,00,000 (Three Crores) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each.
8. Change in the nature of business, if any
During the year, there was no change in the nature of business of the Company.
9. Material changes and commitments, if any, affecting the financial position of the company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
They have been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
10. Details of revision of Financial Statement or the Report
There was no revision in Financial Statement or the Report in respect of any of the three preceding financial years.
11. List of all Credit Ratings
|
Rating Agency |
Instrument Type |
Rating |
Remarks |
|
CARE Rating Limited |
Long Term Bank Facilities |
CARE BB-; Stable {Double B Minus; Outlook: Stable) |
This rating is as on 31st March, 2023. |
|
Short Term Bank Facilities |
CARE A4 |
12. Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Jitendra Pratap Singh {DIN: 09796568), Whole Time Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
Mr. Jitendra Pratap Singh (DIN: 09796568) and Mrs. Kaushalya Singh {DIN: 09244596) were appointed as Additional Director and Whole Time Director on 23"1 November 2022 by Board of Directors and the appointment was subsequently approved by shareholders through Postal ballot on 28â'' December 2022.
Mr. Atul Ranchal (Director and Chairman) and Mr. Rajesh Mahajan {Managing Director) of the Company resigned from the Board from 23rd November 2022.
Ms. Jai Vaidya member of The Institute of Company Secretary of India was appointed as Company Secretary cum Compliance Officer of the Company on 23"* November 2022.
Mr. Manpreet Singh Naroo resigned as Whole Time Director on July 7, 2023 and Mrs Kaushlaya Singh resigned as Whole Time Director on August 23, 2023.
Dr. D.S.Maity was appointed as Additional Director on July 7,2023 also Mr. Bhushan Singh Rana was appointed as Additional Director on August 23, 2023 for term till Ensuing Annual General Meeting.
14. Statement on declaration given by the Independent Directors
As required under Section 149 (7) of the Companies Act, 2013, all the Independent Directors have given their respective declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as specified in Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Independent Directors have complied with the Code of Conduct for Independent Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013. They have also given the affirmation for complying the Code of Conduct as formulated by the Company for Directors and Senior Management personnel.
15. Details of significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and companyâs operations in future
There is no significant and material order passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals during the financial year 2022-23 that impacts the going concern status and companyâs operations in future.
16. Details of Subsidiary/Joint Ventures/Associate Companies
During the year under review,
1) Your Companyâs holding in Brooks Steriscience Limited reduced from 73.33% to 49% as on 31s* March, 2023. The Company is now holding 49% in Brooks Steriscience Limited and hence, Brooks Steriscience Limited becomes an Associate Company of Brooks Laboratories Limited.
2) Your Company is holding 44.33% shares in SteriBrooks Penems Pvt. Ltd. on 31â March, 2023. Hence, SteriBrooks Penems Pvt. Ltd. becomes an Associate Company of Brooks Laboratories Limited.
17. Corporate Governance Report and Management Discussion & Analysis
Your Company is committed to good corporate governance practices. The Report on Corporate Governance is given in Annexure 2 and Management Discussion & Analysis provided in Annexure 1, as stipulated in Regulation 34 of listing Regulations forms part of this Directorâs Report.
18. Corporate Social Responsibility
The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee in accordance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules framed thereunder.
A report on the CSR activities in the prescribed format as set out in Annexure to the Companies {Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, is given in Annexure 3 to this Directorsâ Report. The Policy is disclosed on the Companyâs website: www.brookslabs.net.
19. Human Resources
Harmonious employeesâ relations prevailed throughout the year. Your Directors place on record their appreciation to all employees for their hard work and dedication.
20. Number of Meetings of the Board
The details of the number of meetings of the Board and other Committees are given in the Corporate Governance Report in Annexure 2 which forms a part of this Annual Report.
21. Composition of Committees
The details pertaining to composition of Committees are included in the Corporate Governance Report in Annexure 2, which forms part of this Annual Report.
22. Recommendations of Audit Committee
All the recommendations of Audit Committee were accepted by the Board of Directors.
23. Vigil Mechanism
Pursuant to the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has established Vigil mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy for directors and employees to report genuine concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspended fraud or violation of the Company''s Code of Conduct or ethics policy. The vigil mechanism provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use such mechanism and make provision for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee inappropriate or exceptional cases. The Policy is disclosed on the Companyâs website: www.brookslabs.net.
24. Directors'' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134{5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors confirm that:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31â March, 2023, 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 as at 31s'' March, 2023 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 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 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;
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. Internal Financial Controls related to financial statement
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls related to financial statement. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operation were observed.
26. Fraud Reported by Auditor
There is no fraud reported by the Auditor.
27. Extract of Annual Return
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the extract of Annual Return for the financial year ended March 31, 2023 is available on the website of the Company at www.brookslabs.net.
28. Statutory Auditors
M/s. SGCO & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, were re-appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a second term of 5{five) consecutive years at the 17,h Annual General meeting held on 25,t> September, 2019 to hold office from the conclusion of 17â'' Annual General Meeting of the Company till the conclusion of 22"''1 Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The Report given by the Statutory Auditors on the financial statement of the Company is part of the Annual Report. There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the auditors in their Report.
29. Cost Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of section 148(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has appointed M/s. Balwinder Singh & Associates (Firm Reg. No. 000201), Cost Accountants, F-125, Phase VIII B, Industrial Area, Mohali- 160071, as the Cost Auditors of the Company to conduct an audit of the cost records of bulk drugs and formulations, maintained by the Company for the financial year ending 31,f March, 2024. The Board has approved the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors subject to ratification of the Members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
The Cost Audit Reports would be submitted to the Central Government within the prescribed time.
30. Secretarial Audit
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, your Company engaged the services of M/s. Sharma Sarin and Associates, Company Secretaries in practice, Chandigarh, to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year ended 31s1 March, 2023.
The Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3) is given as Annexure 4 to this Directorsâ Report. The said Report contains remarks/ observations as mentioned below:
1. Fines imposed by stock exchanges under Regulation 17(1) of of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (âListing Regulationsâ) for Non-compliance with the requirements pertaining to composition of Board of Directors received by email dated 21.02.2022.
Management reply-
¦ Company has made the payment of the penalty imposed by the exchanges for non- compliance on 18th July 2022.
¦ The board members decided that now the Company will be extra cautious regarding the compliances applicable on the Company and will not repeat the same in future.
31. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments
Details of Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 is given in the Note No. 4 of the Notes to the Standalone Financial Statement.
The Company has given Corporate Guarantee of Rs. 12.39 crores in favour of Brooks Steriscience Limited under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
32. Contracts and arrangements with Related Parties
All transactions of the Company with Related Parties are in the ordinary course of business and at armâs length. Information about the transactions with Related Parties is presented in Note No. 36 in Notes to the Accounts.
Form AOC - 2 pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3) (h) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8 (2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is given as Annexure 7 to this Directorsâ Report.
33. Risk Management Policy
The Company does not have any Risk Management Committee due to the non-applicability of the provisions of Regulation 21 of the Listing Regulations, whereas the Company has Risk Management Plan. Business Continuity Plans are periodically reviewed and tested to enhance their relevance. The Risk Management Framework covering business, operational and financial risk is being continuously reviewed by the Audit Committee. At present, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, there are no risks which may threaten the existence of the Company.
34. Disclosure pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
The information required pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure 8 to this Directorsâ Report.
The Statement pursuant to Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is not applicable to the Company for the financial year 2022-23.
36. Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The Statement of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required prescribed in Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure 5 to this Directorsâ Report.
37. Policy on appointment and remuneration of Directors
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has recommended to the Board a Policy relating to the remuneration for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees including the criteria for determining the qualification, positive attributes and independence of a Director, as required under Section 178(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 which was adopted by the Board. A brief detail of the policy is given in the Corporate Governance Report in Annexure 2 which forms a part of this Annual Report. The Policy is disclosed on the Companyâs website: www.brookslabs.net.
38. Evaluation of Performance of Board, its Committees and Individual directors
During theyear, a meeting of the Independent Directors was held to review the performance of the non-independent Directors and the Board as a whole on the parameters of effectiveness and to assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of information between the Management and the Board. Mr. Deepak Mahajan was appointed as the Lead Director to oversee the evaluation process at the meeting of the Independent Directors.
39. Compliance with Secretarial Standards
The Company has complied the applicable Secretarial Standards as listed below-
a. SS-1 on Meetings of the Board of Directors
b. SS-2 on General Meeting
c. SS-3 on Dividend (Company has not declared any Dividend since 2012)
d. SS-4 on Report of the Board of Directors
40. Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process initiated under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)
There is no such application filed for corporate insolvency resolution process, by a financial or operational creditor or by the company itself under the IBC before the NCLT.
41. Failure to implement any Corporate Action
The Company has not failed to complete or implement any corporate action within the specified time limit.
42. Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
The Internal Complaint Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 has been formed.
There is nil case filed and disposed as required under the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
43. Listing with Stock Exchanges
Your Company is presently listed with BSE Limited (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). The details of trading, listing fees etc. are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
44. Acknowledgement
Your Directors are pleased to place on record their sincere gratitude to the Central Government, State Governments), Financial Institutions, Bankers and Business Constituents for their continuous and valuable co-operation and support to the Company. They also take this opportunity to express their deep appreciation for the devoted and sincere services rendered by the employees at all levels of the operations of the Company during the year.
Performance of the Company
During the year, on standalone basis your Company has achieved a turnover of Rs.5553.80 lakhs and the Company has incurred a net loss aftertax and depreciation of Rs. 822.41 lakhs as compared to loss of Rs. 79.26 lakhs in the previous year.
Operations during the year
It has been a challenging year marked by factors such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, supply chain disruptions, and volatile API prices, all of which contributed to a period of contraction. In response, we are actively concentrating our efforts on expanding our presence in the domestic and international market. This entails leveraging our in-house marketing teamâs capabilities, introducing a new products, and securing additional international approvals.
Furthermore, our joint venture company, Brooks Steriscience Limited, has achieved a notable milestone by securing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Meropenem for Injection. As a result, we have commenced product supply, marking a significant step forward in our international endeavours.
Dividends
In view of the financial constraints during the year, the Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend for this year.
Reserves
The Company has not transferred any amount to reserves and not withdrawn any amount from the reserves.
Deposits
During the financial year 2022-23, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public within the provisions of Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Mar 31, 2018
The Board of Directors of your Company has pleasure in presenting the 16th Annual Report on the affairs of the Company together with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2018.
1. Financial Results
The Financial Results for the year are as under: -
(Rs in lacs)
|
PARTICULARS |
2017-18 |
2016-17 |
|
Turnover |
5690.42 |
6484.30 |
|
Other Income |
24.02 |
12.27 |
|
Total Income |
5714.44 |
6496.57 |
|
Expenditure |
6579.33 |
5980.14 |
|
Profit before Depreciation, Interest & Tax (PBDIT) |
(864.89) |
516.43 |
|
Financial Expenses (Interest) |
244.02 |
100.94 |
|
Profit before Depreciation and Tax (PBDT) |
(1108.91) |
415.49 |
|
Depreciation and Amortization |
644.51 |
167.20 |
|
Extraordinary items (Gain) |
0.81 |
10.17 |
|
Profit before Tax (PBT) |
(1752.61) |
258.46 |
|
Income Tax (net of MAT Credit) |
372.14 |
81.60 |
|
Profit after Tax |
(1380.47) |
176.86 |
|
Earnings per Share (in Rs.) |
(8.53) |
1.03 |
2. Performance of the Company
During the year under review, your Company has achieved a turnover of Rs.56.90 crores as compared to Rs. 64.84 crores in the previous year showing a decline in turnover as compare to previous year. The Company has incurred a net Loss after tax and depreciation of Rs. 13.80 Crores as compared to profit of Rs. 1.76 Crores in the previous year.
The Vadodara facility of your Company has been approved by European Medicine agency during this year. In Baddi facility we have upgraded the ampoule manufacturing line and vial manufacturing line. We are in process of getting our company registered in various other Countries. After getting EU-GMP certificate we have started the registration of Vadodara facility in various Countries for export purpose.
3. Utilization of Funds through IPO
The Company had raised money by way of Initial Public offer in the financial year 2011-12 and has fully utilized the money for the purpose as raised by way of Initial Public offer.
4. Dividends
In view of the financial constraints during the year, the Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend for this year.
5. Reserves
The Company has not transferred any amount to reserves and not withdrawn any amount from the reserves.
6. Deposits
During the financial year 2017-18, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public within the provisions of Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
7. Share Capital
The paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2018 was Rs. 1618.64 lacs. During the year under review, there is no change in the Share Capital of the Company.
8. Change in the nature of business, if any
During the period under review there was no change in the nature of business of the company.
9. Material changes and commitments, if any, affecting the financial position of the company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
They have been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
10. Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Rajesh Mahajan, Managing Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
During the year, Dr. D.S.Maity, Technical Director of the Company whose term is expiring on 9th September, 2018 has been recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Board of Directors to the members of the Company for giving their consent for his re-appointment for another term of five years commencing from 10th September, 2018 to 9th September, 2023.
11. Statement on declaration given by the Independent Directors
As required under Section 149 (7) of the Companies Act, 2013, all the Independent Directors have given their respective declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as specified in Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
12. Details of significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and companyâs operations in future
There is no significant and material order passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals during the financial year 2017-18 that impacts the going concern status and companyâs operations in future.
13. Details of Subsidiary/Joint Ventures/Associate Companies
The Company does not have any Subsidiary or Joint Ventures or Associate Companies
14. Corporate Governance Report and Management Discussion & Analysis
Your Company is committed to good corporate governance practices. The Report on Corporate Governance is given in Annexure 1 and Management Discussion & Analysis provided above, as stipulated in Regulation 34 of listing Regulations forms part of this Directorâs Report.
15. Corporate Social Responsibility
The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee in accordance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules framed thereunder.
A report on the CSR activities in the prescribed format as set out in Annexure to the Companies (Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, is given in Annexure 2 to this Directorsâ Report. The Policy is disclosed on the Companyâs website: www. brookslabs.net.
16. Human Resources
Harmonious employeesâ relations prevailed throughout the year. Your Directors place on record their appreciation to all employees for their hard work and dedication.
17. Number of Meetings of the Board
The details of the number of meetings of the Board and other Committees are given in the Corporate Governance Report in Annexure 1 which forms a part of this Annual Report.
18. Audit Committee
The details pertaining to composition of Audit Committee are included in the Corporate Governance Report in Annexure 1, which forms part of this Annual Report. All the recommendations of Audit Committee were accepted by the Board of Directors.
19. Vigil Mechanism
Pursuant to the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has established Vigil mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy for directors and employees to report genuine concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspended fraud or violation of the Companyâs Code of Conduct or ethics policy. The vigil mechanism provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use such mechanism and make provision for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases. The Policy is disclosed on the Companyâs website: www.brookslabs.net.
20. Directorsâ Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors confirm that:
a. i n the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2018, 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 as at 31st March, 2018 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 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 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;
f. t he Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
21. Internal Financial Controls related to financial statement
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls related to financial statement. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operation were observed.
22. Extract of Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, an extract of Annual Return in the prescribed Form MGT 9 is given as Annexure 7 to this Directorsâ Report.
23. Statutory Auditors
M/s. SGCO & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 13th Annual General meeting held on 29th September, 2015 till the conclusion of 17th Annual General Meeting of the Company. As per the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies act, 2013, the appointment of auditors is required to be ratified by Members at every Annual General Meeting.
The Report given by the Statutory Auditors on the financial statement of the Company is part of the Annual Report. There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the auditors in their Report.
24. Cost Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of section 148(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has appointed M/s. Balwinder Singh & Associates (Firm Reg. No. 000201), Cost Accountants, F-125, Phase VIII B, Industrial Area, Mohali- 160071, as the Cost Auditors of the Company to conduct an audit of the cost records of bulk drugs and formulations, maintained by the Company for the financial year ending 31st march, 2019. The Board has approved the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors subject to ratification of the Members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
The Cost Audit Reports would be submitted to the Central Government within the prescribed time.
25. Secretarial Audit
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, your Company engaged the services of M/s. Sharma Sarin and Associates, Company Secretaries in practice, Chandigarh, to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year ended 31 st March, 2018.
The Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3) is given as Annexure 3 to this Directorsâ Report. The said Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.
26. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments
Details of Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 is given in the Note No. 5 of the Notes to the Financial Statement.
27. Contracts and arrangements with Related Parties
All transactions of the Company with Related Parties are in the ordinary course of business and at armâs length. Information about the transactions with Related Parties is presented in Note No. 31(b) in Notes to the Accounts.
Form AOC - 2 pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3) (h) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8 (2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is given as Annexure 5 to this Directorsâ Report.
28. Risk Management Policy
The Company does not have any Risk Management Committee due to the non-applicability of the provisions of Regulation 21 of the Listing Regulations, whereas the Company has Risk Management Plan. Business Continuity Plans are periodically reviewed and tested to enhance their relevance. The Risk Management Framework covering business, operational and financial risk is being continuously reviewed by the Audit Committee. At present, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, there are no risks which may threaten the existence of the Company.
29. Disclosure pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
The information required pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure 6 to this Directorsâ Report.
The Statement pursuant to Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is not applicable to the Company for the financial year 2017-18.
30. Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption And Foreign Exchange Earnings And Outgo
The Statement of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required prescribed in Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure 4 to this Directorsâ Report.
31. Policy on appointment and remuneration of Directors
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has recommended to the Board a Policy relating to the remuneration for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees including the criteria for determining the qualification, positive attributes and independence of a Director, as required under Section 178(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 which was adopted by the Board. A brief detail of the policy is given in the Corporate Governance Report in Annexure 1 which forms a part of this Annual Report. The Policy is disclosed on the Companyâs website: www.brookslabs.net.
32. Evaluation of Performance of Board, its Committees and Individual directors
During the year, a meeting of the Independent Directors was held to review the performance of the non-independent Directors and the Board as a whole and the Chairman on the parameters of effectiveness and to assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of information between the Management and the Board. Mr. Deepak Mahajan was appointed as the Lead Director to oversee the evaluation process at the meeting of the Independent Directors.
33. Acknowledgement
Your Directors are pleased to place on record their sincere gratitude to the Central Government, State Government(s), Financial Institutions, Bankers and Business Constituents for their continuous and valuable co-operation and support to the Company. They also take this opportunity to express their deep appreciation for the devoted and sincere services rendered by the employees at all levels of the operations of the Company during the year.
For and on Behalf of the Board
For Brooks Laboratories Limited
Sd/-
Place: Mumbai Atul Ranchal
Date: 11.07.2018 (Chairman)
(DIN: 01998361)
Mar 31, 2016
Directors'' Report
The Board of Directors of your Company has pleasure in presenting the 14th Annual Report on the affairs of the Company together with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2016.
1. Financial Results
The Financial Results for the year are as under: -
(Rs in lacs)
|
PARTICULARS |
2015-16 |
2014-15 |
|
Turnover |
8,000.93 |
8,521.33 |
|
Other Income |
156.10 |
236.42 |
|
Total Income |
8,157.03 |
8,757.75 |
|
Expenditure |
6892.59 |
7,846.48 |
|
Profit before Depreciation, Interest & Tax (PBDIT) |
1264.45 |
911.27 |
|
Financial Expenses (Interest) |
79.43 |
44.34 |
|
Profit before Depreciation and Tax (PBDT) |
1185.02 |
866.93 |
|
Depreciation and Amortization |
116.00 |
110.36 |
|
Extraordinary items (Gain) |
12.88 |
278.47 |
|
Profit before Tax (PBT) |
1081.90 |
1035.04 |
|
Income Tax (net of MAT Credit) |
18.55 |
88.32 |
|
Profit after Tax |
1063.35 |
946.72 |
|
Earnings per Share (in Rs.) |
6.57 |
5.85 |
2. Performance of the Company
During the year under review, your Company has achieved a turnover of Rs.80 crores as compared to Rs. 85.21 crores in the previous year showing a decline in turnover as compare to previous year. The Company has earned a net profit after tax and depreciation of Rs. 10.63 Crores as compared to Rs. 9.46 Crores in the previous year indicating a rise of 11% as compared to the previous year. The increase in profits is attributed to interest income from fixed deposits earned during the year.
Brooks Management decided to upgrade the facility in line with cGMP in Baddi plant, since it is a running unit we decided to upgrade facility in steps. As a first step we upgraded Ampoule manufacturing line.
3. Utilization of Funds through IPO
The Company had raised money by way of Initial Public offer in the financial year 2011-12 and has fully utilized the money for the purpose as raised by way of Initial Public offer.
4. Dividends
In view of the ongoing expansion projects and future growth plans, the Directors have decided to plough back the profits of the Company for financial year 2015-16. Accordingly, the Board does not recommend any dividend payment for the year under reference.
5. Reserves
The Company has not transferred any amount to reserves and not withdrawn any amount from the reserves.
6. Deposits
During the financial year 2015-16, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public within the provisions of Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
7. Share Capital
The paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2016 was Rs. 1618.64 lacs. During the year under review, there is no change in the Share Capital of the Company.
8. Change in the nature of business, if any
During the period under review there was no change in the nature of business of the company.
9. Material changes and commitments, if any, affecting the financial position of the company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
They have been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
10. Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Dr. D.S. Maity, Technical Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
During the year, the following Key Managerial Personnel have resigned and newly appointed in compliance with the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
|
Name |
Designation |
Status |
Date of Resignation / Appointment |
|
Mr. Ankit Parekh |
Company Secretary |
Resigned |
20.06.2015 |
|
Ms. Jyoti Sancheti |
Company Secretary |
Appointment |
18.12.2015* |
*Ms. Jyoti Sancheti joined as Company Secretary on 23.11.2015 and appointed as Key Managerial Personnel on 18.12.2015.
11. Statement on declaration given by the Independent Directors
As required under Section 149 (7) of the Companies Act, 2013, all the Independent Directors have given their respective declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as specified in Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
12. Details of significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and company''s operations in future
There is no significant and material order passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals during the financial year 2015-16 that impacts the going concern status and company''s operations in future.
13. Details of Subsidiary/Joint Ventures/Associate Companies
The Company does not have any Subsidiary or Joint Ventures or Associate Companies
14. Corporate Governance Report and Management Discussion & Analysis
Your Company is committed to good corporate governance practices. The Report on Corporate Governance is given in Annexure 1 and Management Discussion & Analysis provided above, as stipulated in Regulation 34 of listing Regulations forms part of this Director''s Report.
15. Corporate Social Responsibility
The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee in accordance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules framed there under.
A report on the CSR activities in the prescribed format as set out in Annexure to the Companies (Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, is given in Annexure 2 to this Directors'' Report. The Policy is disclosed on the Company''s website: www.brookslabs.net.
16. Human Resources
Harmonious employees'' relations prevailed throughout the year. Your Directors place on record their appreciation to all employees for their hard work and dedication.
17. Number of Meetings of the Board
The details of the number of meetings of the Board and other Committees are given in the Corporate Governance Report in Annexure 1 which forms a part of this Annual Report.
18. Audit Committee
The details pertaining to composition of Audit Committee are included in the Corporate Governance Report in Annexure 1, which forms part of this Annual Report. All the recommendations of Audit Committee were accepted by the Board of Directors.
19. Vigil Mechanism
Pursuant to the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has established Vigil mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy for directors and employees to report genuine concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspended fraud or violation of the Company''s Code of Conduct or ethics policy. The vigil mechanism provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use such mechanism and make provision for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases. The Policy is disclosed on the Company''s website: www.brookslabs.net.
20. Directors'' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors confirm that:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2016, 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 as at 31st March, 2016 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 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 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;
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.
21. Internal Financial Controls related to financial statement
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls related to financial statement. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operation were observed.
22. Extract of Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, an extract of Annual Return in the prescribed Form MGT 9 is given as Annexure 7 to this Directors'' Report.
23. Statutory Auditors
M/s. SGCO & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 13th Annual General meeting held on 29th September, 2015 till the conclusion of 17th Annual General Meeting of the Company. As per the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies act, 2013, the appointment of auditors is required to be ratified by Members at every Annual General Meeting.
The Report given by the Statutory Auditors on the financial statement of the Company is part of the Annual Report. There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the auditors in their Report.
24. Cost Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of section 148(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has appointed M/s. Balwinder Singh & Associates (Firm Reg No. 000201), Cost Accountants, F-125, Phase VIII B, Industrial Area, Mohali- 160071, as the Cost Auditors of the Company to conduct an audit of the cost records of bulk drugs and formulations, maintained by the Company for the financial year ending 31st march, 2016 and 31st March, 2017. The Board has approved the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors subject to ratification of the Members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
The Cost Audit Reports would be submitted to the Central Government within the prescribed time.
25. Secretarial Audit
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, your Company engaged the services of M/s. Sharma Sarin and Associates, Company Secretaries in practice, Chandigarh, to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2016.
The Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3) is given as Annexure 3 to this Directors'' Report. The said Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.
26. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments
Details of Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 is given in the Note No. 12 of the Notes to the Financial Statement.
27. Contracts and arrangements with Related Parties
All transactions of the Company with Related Parties are in the ordinary course of business and at arm''s length. Information about the transactions with Related Parties is presented in Note No. 34 in Notes to the Accounts.
Form AOC - 2 pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3) (h) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8 (2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is given as Annexure 5 to this Directors'' Report.
28. Risk Management Policy
The Company does not have any Risk Management Committee due to the non-applicability of the provisions of Regulation 21 of the Listing Regulations, whereas the Company has Risk Management Plan. Business Continuity Plans are periodically reviewed and tested to enhance their relevance. The Risk Management Framework covering business, operational and financial risk is being continuously reviewed by the Audit Committee. At present, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, there are no risks which may threaten the existence of the Company.
29. Disclosure pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
The information required pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure 6 to this Directors'' Report.
The Statement pursuant to Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is not applicable to the Company for the financial year 2015-16.
30. Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption And Foreign Exchange Earnings And Outgo
The Statement of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required prescribed in Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure 4 to this Directors'' Report.
31. Policy on appointment and remuneration of Directors
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has recommended to the Board a Policy relating to the remuneration for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees including the criteria for determining the qualification, positive attributes and independence of a Director, as required under Section 178(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 which was adopted by the Board. A brief detail of the policy is given in the Corporate Governance Report in Annexure 1 which forms a part of this Annual Report. The Policy is disclosed on the Company''s website: www.brookslabs.net.
32. Evaluation of Performance of Board, its Committees and Individual directors
During the year, a meeting of the Independent Directors was held to review the performance of the no independent Directors and the Board as a whole and the Chairman on the parameters of effectiveness and to assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of information between the Management and the Board. Mr. Deepak Mahajan was appointed as the Lead Director to oversee the evaluation process at the meeting of the Independent Directors.
33. Acknowledgement
Your Directors are pleased to place on record their sincere gratitude to the Central Government, State Government(s), Financial Institutions, Bankers and Business Constituents for their continuous and valuable cooperation and support to the Company. They also take this opportunity to express their deep appreciation for the devoted and sincere services rendered by the employees at all levels of the operations of the Company during the year.
For and on Behalf of the Board
Place: Mumbai For Brooks Laboratories Limited
Date: 03.09.2016
Sd/-
Atul Ranchal
(Chairman)
(DIN: 01998361)
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Board of Directors of your Company has pleasure in presenting the
12th Annual Report on the affairs of the Company together with the
Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2014.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Financial Results for the year are as under: -
(Amount in Rs. Lacs)
PARTICULARS 2013-14 2012-13
Turnover 8,526.85 8,011.26
Other Income 0.57 0.61
Total Income 8,527.42 8,011.87
Expenditure 7,675.21 6,960.78
Profit before Depreciation, Interest & Tax(PBDIT) 852.21 1,051.09
Financial Expenses (Interest) 11.89 11.43
Profit before Depreciation and Tax (PBDT) 840.32 1,039.66
Depreciation and Amortization 83.18 81.40
Extraordinary items - -
Profit before Tax (PBT) 757.14 958.26
Income Tax (net of MAT Credit) 33.20 243.87
Profit after Tax 723.94 714.39
Earnings per Share (in Rs.) 4.47 4.41
2. WORKING RESULTS
During the year under review, your Company has achieved a turnover of
Rs. 85.26 Crores as compared to Rs. 80.11 Crores in the previous year
showing net increase of 6.43%. The Company has earned a net profit
after tax and depreciation of Rs. 7.23 Crores as compared to Rs. 7.14
Crores in the previous year indicating a rise of 1.26% as compared to
the previous year. The marginal increase in profits is attributed to
the increased cost of inputs and other incidental expenses. Your
Company is confident of achieving higher profits in the coming years.
3. UTILIZATION OF FUNDS THROUGH IPO
The Company had raised funds from the public through IPO in the year
2011-12. The funds are being utilized towards construction and
development of another plant of the Company in the State of Gujarat.
Your Directors are hopeful of better results in the times ahead as soon
as the plant starts operating. Statement of Utilization of funds raised
through public issue till 31st March 2014 is as in the table below.
4. DEPOSITS
During the year 2013-14, the Company has not accepted any deposits from
the public in terms of the provisions of Section 58A and 58AA of the
Companies Act, 1956.
5. DIVIDENDS
In view of the ongoing expansion projects and future growth plans, the
Directors have decided to plough back the profits of the Company for
financial year 2013-14. Accordingly, the Board does not recommend any
dividend payment for the year under reference.
6. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
Your Company is committed to good corporate governance practices. The
Report on Corporate Governance and Management Discussion & Analysis as
stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement form part of this
Report.
UTILIZATION OF FUNDS THROUGH IPO
Sr. Object Total Actual
No. Estimated Cost Utilizations
(in Rs. lacs) (in Rs. lacs)
1 Land 635.00 712.74
2 Building Construction 1,220.00 1,200.00
3 Plant & Machinery & Utilities 3,094.00 1,527.00
4 Advance given for Purchase of
Misc. Fixed Assets 230.00 200.00
5 Long term working capital 500.00 NIL
6 General corporate purposes 328.29 100.57
7 Listing Fees to Stock Exchanges 0.96 0.96
8 Issue Expenses 291.75 291.75
Total 6,300.00 4033.02
7. DIRECTORS
Mr. Deepak Mahajan (DIN : 06702389) was appointed as Additional
Independent Director on the Board of the Company on 28.09.2013,
pursuant to Article 156 of the Articles of Association and Section 260
of the Companies Act, 1956.
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Independent Directors
are required to be appointed for a term of five consecutive years and
shall not be liable to retire by rotation. Accordingly, resolutions
proposing appointment of Mr. Rajnish Kumar Bedi (DIN : 05287369) and
Mr. Deepak Mahajan as Independent Directors form part of the Notice of
the Annual General Meeting. Mr. Bhaskar Sharma (DIN : 02580922),
Independent Director, has expressed his unwillingness to be appointed
as Independent Director in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Company has received Notices under Section 160 of the Companies
Act, 2013 from members signifying their intention to propose Mr.
Rajnish Kumar Bedi and Mr. Deepak Mahajan as candidates for the office
of Independent Director at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The
Company has also received the requisite disclosures/declarations from
Mr. Rajnish Kumar Bedi and Mr. Deepak Mahajan as required under Section
149 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Requisite approval for their appointment is being sought at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting.
As per the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr.
Atul Ranchal, Whole Time Director of the Company retires by rotation at
the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself
for re- appointment.
Profile of all these Directors has been given in the Report on the
Corporate Governance forming part of the Annual Report of the Company.
8. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE
Your Directors have constituted the Corporate Social Responsibility
Committee (CSR Committee) comprising Mr. Rajesh Mahajan as Chairman and
Mr. Atul Ranchal and Mr. Rajnish Kumar Bedi as other members.
The said Committee has formulated and recommended to the Board, a
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy (CSR Policy) indicating the
activities to be undertaken by the Company, monitoring the
implementation of the framework of the CSR Policy.
9. STATUTORY AUDITORS
The term of office of M/s. J. K. Jain & Associates, as Statutory
Auditors of the Company will expire with the conclusion of forthcoming
Annual General Meeting of the Company. M/s. J. K. Jain & Associates has
been the Statutory Auditors of your Company since incorporation in
2002. They have expressed their unwillingness to be re- appointed as
the Statutory Auditors.
A special notice has been received from Mr. Rajesh Mahajan, in his
capacity as Member of the Company, proposing a resolution at the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting for appointment of M/s. SGCO & Co.,
Mumbai as Statutory Auditors of the Company in place of M/s. J.K. Jain
& Associates, being the retiring Auditor.
A resolution proposing appointment of M/s. SGCO & Co., Mumbai as the
Statutory Auditors of the Company pursuant to Section 139 of the
Companies Act, 2013 forms part of the Notice. The Company has received
a certificate from the proposed Auditors to the effect that their
appointment, if made, would be in accordance with Section 139(1) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, as may be
applicable.
M/s. J.K. Jain & Associates, over many years, have successfully met the
challenge that the size and scale of the Company''s operations pose for
auditors and have maintained the highest level of governance, rigour
and quality in their audit. The Board places on record its appreciation
for the services rendered by M/s. J.K. Jain & Associates as the
Statutory Auditors of the Company.
10. AUDITORS'' REPORT
M/s. J.K. Jain & Associates have submitted Auditors'' Report on the
accounts of the Company for the accounting year ended March 31, 2014.
The Auditors'' Report of the accounts is self explanatory and requires
no comments as there are no qualifications/ adverse remarks in the
Report.
11. HUMAN RESOURCES
Harmonious employees'' relations prevailed throughout the year. Your
Directors place on record their appreciation to all employees for their
hard work and dedication.
12. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES UNDER SECTION 217(2A) OF THE COMPANIES
ACT, 1956
During the year, no employee of the Company received a salary of more
than Rs. 60.00 Lac per annum or Rs. 5.00 Lac per month. Accordingly, no
particulars of employees were required to be disclosed pursuant to the
provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956.
13. COST AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of section 233B of the Companies Act, 1956
and with the prior approval of the Central Government, M/s. C.L. Bansal
and Associates, Cost Accountants, #332, Pipliwala Town, Manimajra,
Chandigarh- 160101 were appointed to conduct audit of cost records of
bulk drugs and formulations for the financial year ended on 31st March,
2014.
The Cost Audit Reports would be submitted to the Central Government
within the prescribed time.
14. SECRETARIAL AUDIT
Under Section 204 of the Company Act, 2013 and Companies (Appointment
and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, Secretarial
Audit is applicable on the Company from Financial Year 2014-15 onwards.
Accordingly, the Company has appointed M/s Sharma Sarin and Associates,
Company Secretaries in practice, Chandigarh, to conduct the Secretarial
Audit of the Company for 2014-15.
15. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The Statement of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign
exchange earnings and outgo as required under Section 217(1)(e) of the
Companies Act, 1956 are annexed hereto and form part of this report.
16. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
directors confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the Annual accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2014, the applicable accounting standards have been followed;
b) appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently, and they have made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of the affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2014 and of the profit
of the Company for the year ended on 31st March, 2014;
c) proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
d) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
17. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors are pleased to place on record their sincere gratitude
to the Central Government, State Government(s), Financial Institutions,
Bankers and Business Constituents for their continuous and valuable
co-operation and support to the Company. They also take this
opportunity to express their deep appreciation for the devoted and
sincere services rendered by the employees at all levels of the
operations of the Company during the year.
For and on Behalf of the Board
For Brooks Laboratories Limited
Place: Mumbai
Date: 12.07.2014 Sd/-
Atul Ranchal
(Chairman)
DIN :01998361
Mar 31, 2013
The Board of Directors of your Company has pleasure in presenting the
11th Annual Report on the affairs of the Company together with the
Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2013.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Financial Results for the year are as under: -
(Amount in Rs. Lacs)
PARTICULARS 2012-13 2011-12
Turnover 8,011.26 5,607.58
Other Income 0.61 92.23
Total Income 8,011.87 5,699.81
Expenditure 6,960.78 4,561.43
Profit before Depreciation,
Interest & Tax(PBDIT) 1,051.09 1,138.38
Financial Expenses (Interest) 11.43 155.77
Profit before Depreciation and Tax (PBDT) 1,039.66 982.61
Depreciation and Amortization 81.40 65.63
Extraordinary items
Profit before Tax (PBT) 958.26 916.98
Income Tax (net of MAT Credit) 243.87 33.39
Profit after Tax 714.39 883.59
Earnings per Share (in Rs.) 4.41 6.55
2. WORKING RESULTS
During the year under review, your Company has achieved a turnover of
Rs. 80.11 Crores as compared to Rs. 56.08 Crores in the previous year
showing net increase of 42.85%. The Company has earned a net profit
after tax and depreciation of Rs. 7.14 Crores as compared to Rs. 8.84
Crores in the previous year indicating a reduction of 19% as compared
to the previous year. The fall in profits is attributed to the
increased cost of inputs and other incidental expenses. Your Company is
confident of achieving higher profits in the coming years.
3. UTILIZATION OF FUNDS THROUGH IPO
The Company had raised funds from the public through IPO in the year
2011-12. The funds are being utilized towards construction and
development of another plant of the Company in the State of Gujarat.
Your Directors are hopeful of better results in the times ahead as soon
as the plant starts operating. Statement of Utilization of funds raised
through public issue till 31st March 2013 is as follows:
Sr.
No. Object Total
Estimated
Cost Actual
Utilizations
(in Rs. lacs) (in Rs. lacs)
1 Land 635.00 562.40
2 Building Construction 1,220.00 1,200.00
3 Plant & Machinery & Utilities 3,094.00 1,527.00
4 Advance given for Purchase of
Misc. Fixed Assets 230.00 200.00
5 Long term working capital 500.00 NIL
6 General corporate purposes 328.29 87.91
7 Listing Fees to Stock Exchanges 0.96 0.96
8 Issue Expenses 291.75 291.75
Total 6,300.00 3870.02
4. DEPOSITS
During the year 2012-13, the Company has not accepted any deposits from
the public in terms of the provisions of Section 58A and 58AA of the
Companies Act, 1956.
5. DIVIDENDS
In view of the ongoing expansion projects and future growth plans, the
Directors have decided to plough back the profits of the Company for
financial year 2012-13. Accordingly, the Board does not recommend any
dividend payment for the year under reference.
6. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
Your Company is committed to good corporate governance practices. The
Report on Corporate Governance and Manage- ment Discussion & Analysis
as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement form part of this
Report.
7. DIRECTORS
Mr. Dinesh Puri, Mr. Rajnish Kumar Bedi and Mr. Anil Khanna were
appointed as Independent Directors in the Annual General Meeting held
on 25.09.2012. However, Mr. Dinesh Puri and Mr. Anil Khanna resigned
w.e.f. 16.10.2012 and 02.04.2013 respectively.
Further, Mr. Harsh Bhalla was appointed as Additional Director on the
Board of the Company on 01.12.2012, pursuant to Article 156 of the
Articles of Association and Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956 but
due to some of his pre-occupations, he resigned from the Directorship
w.e.f. 02.04.2013.
The Board records its appreciation to the outgoing Directors for their
expertise and contribution towards the Company.
Mr. Bhaskar Sharma has now been appointed as Additional Director on the
Board of the Company on 22.05.2013, pursuant to Article 156 of the
Articles of Association and Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956.
The Company has received notice from a member of the Company along with
deposit of Rs. 500/-, under Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956,
proposing the candidature of Mr. Bhaskar Sharma as Director of the
Company. Requisite approval for his appointment is being sought at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Dr. D.S. Maity, Technical Director, retires by rotation and being
eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
8. STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/S J.K JAIN & ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants, Chandigarh, Auditors
of the Company, retire at the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and being eligible offers themselves for re-
appointment. The Company has received a certificate from the said
Auditors to the effect that their reappointment, if made, would be
within the prescribed limits under Section 224(1B) and 224(1C) of the
Companies Act, 1956.
9. AUDITORS'' REPORT
The Auditors of the Company have submitted Auditors'' Report on the
accounts of the Company for the accounting year ended March 31, 2013.
The Auditors'' Report on the accounts is self explanatory and requires
no comments as there are no qualifi- cations/ adverse remarks in the
Report.
10. HUMAN RESOURCES
Harmonious employees'' relations prevailed throughout the year. Your
Directors place on record their appreciation to all employees for their
hard work and dedication.
11. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES UNDER SECTION 217(2A) OF THE COMPANIES
ACT, 1956
During the year no employee of the Company received a salary of more
than Rs. 60.00 Lac per annum or 5.00 Lac per month. Accordingly, no
particulars of employees was required to be disclosed pursuant to the
provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956.
12. COST AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of section 233B of the Companies Act, 1956
and with the prior approval of the Central Government, M/s. C.L. Bansal
and Associates, Cost Accountants, have been appointed to conduct audit
of cost records of bulk drugs and formulations for the financial year
ended on 31st March, 2013. Their full details are as follows:
M/s. C.L. Bansal & Associates
#332, Pipliwala Town,
Manimajra, Chandigarh- 160101
The Cost Audit Reports would be submitted to the Central Government
within the prescribed time.
13. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO The Statement of conservation of energy, technology
absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo as required under
Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 are annexed hereto and
form part of this report.
14. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
directors confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the Annual accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2013, the applicable accounting standards have been followed;
b) appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently, and they have made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of the affairs of the Company as at 31st March 2013 and of the profit
of the Company for the year ended on 31st March 2013;
c) proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
d) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
15. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors are pleased to place on record their sincere gratitude
to the Central Government, State Government(s), Finan- cial
Institutions, Bankers and Business Constituents for their continuous
and valuable co-operation and support to the Com- pany. They also take
this opportunity to express their deep appreciation for the devoted and
sincere services rendered by the employees at all levels of the
operations of the Company during the year.
For and on Behalf of the Board
Place: Baddi For BROOKS LABORATORIES LIMITED
Date: 10.08.2013 Sd/-
Atul Ranchal
(Chairman)
Mar 31, 2012
The Board of Directors of your Company has pleasure in presenting the
10th Annual Report on the affairs of the Company together with the
Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2012.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Financial Results for the year are as under: -
(Amount in Rs. Lacs)
PARTICULARS 2011-12 2010-11
Turnover 5,608 5,254
Other Income 92 13
Total Income 5,700 5,267
Expenditure 4,545 4,326
Profit before Depreciation, Interest & Tax(PBDIT) 1,155 941
Financial Expenses (Interest) 172 149
Profit before Depreciation and Tax (PBDT) 983 792
Depreciation 66 61
Extraordinary items - 11
Profit before Tax (PBT) 917 720
income Tax 33 31
Profit after Tax 884 689
Earnings per Share (in Rs.) 6.55 6.97
2. WORKING RESULTS
During the year under review, our Company has achieved a turnover of
Rs. 56.07 Crores as compared to Rs. 52.54 Crores in the previous year
showing net increase of 6.72%. The Company has earned a net profit
after tax and depreciation of Rs. 8.84 Crores as compared to Rs. 6.89
Crores in the previous year which is 28.30% higher than the previous
year.
3. UTILIZATION OF FUNDS THROUGH IPO
The Company has raised funds from the public through IPO in the year
under review. The funds are being utilized towards construction and
development of another plant of the Company in the State of Gujarat.
Your Directors are hopeful of better results in the times ahead as soon
as the plant starts operating.
4. DEPOSITS
During the year 2011-12, the Company has not accepted any deposits from
the public in terms of the provisions of Section 58A and 58AA of the
Companies Act, 1956.
5. DIVIDENDS
In view of the ongoing expansion projects and future growth plans, the
Directors have decided to plough back the profits of the Company for
the financial year 2011-12. Accordingly, the Board does not recommend
any dividend payment for the year under reference.
6. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
Your Company is committed to good corporate governance practices. The
Report on Corporate Governance and Management Discussion & Analysis as
stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement form part of this
Report.
7. DIRECTORS
Mr. Lalit Mahajan, Mr. Vivek Sharma and Ms. Monika Sabharwal, all
Independent Directors, resigned from Directorship w.e.f. 06.01.2012.
The Board placed on record its appreciation to the Directors for their
valuable contribution.
Mr. Dinesh Puri and Mr. Rajnish Kumar Bedi were appointed as Additional
Directors on the Board of the Company on 23.05.2012, pursuant to
Article 156 of the Articles of Association and Section 260 of the
Companies Act, 1956. Further, Mr. Anil Khanna was also appointed as
Additional Director on 28.06.2012.
The Company has received notices from the members of the Company along
with deposit of Rs. 500/- each, under Section 257 of the Companies Act,
1956 proposing the candidature of Mr. Dinesh Puri, Mr. Rajnish Kumar
Bedi and Mr. Anil Khanna as Directors of the Company. Requisite
approval for their appointment is being sought at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting.
Mr. Atul Ranchal, Chairman and Mr. Rajesh Mahajan, Managing Director
retire by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment.
8. STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/S J.K JAIN & ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants, Chandigarh, Auditors
of the Company, retire at the conclusion of the forthcoming Annua!
General Meeting and being eligible offer themselves for re-
appointment. The Company has received a certificate from the said
Auditors to the effect that their reappointment, if made, would be
within the prescribed limits under Section 224(1 B) and 224{1C) of the
Companies Act, 1956.
9. AUDITORS' REPORT
The Auditors of the Company have submitted Auditors' Report on the
accounts of the Company for the accounting year ended March 31, 2012.
The Auditors' Report of the accounts is self explanatory and requires
no comments as there are no qualifications/ adverse remarks in the
Report.
10. HUMAN RESOURCES
Harmonious employees' relations prevailed throughout the year. Your
Directors place on record their appreciation to all employees for their
hard work and dedication.
11. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES UNDER SECTION 217(2A) OF THE COMPANIES
ACT, 1956.
During the year no employee of the Company received a salary of more
than Rs. 60.00 Lac per annum or Rs.5.00 Lac per month. Accordingly, no
particulars of employees were required to be given pursuant to the
provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956.
12. COST AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of section 233B of the Companies Act, 1956
and with the prior approval of the Central Government, M/s. C.L. Bansal
and Associates, Cost Accountants, have been appointed to conduct audit
of cost records of bulk drugs and formulations for the financial year
ended on 31st March, 2012. Their full details are as follows:
M/s. C.L. Bansal & Associates #332, Pipliwala Town,
Manimajra, Chandigarh- 160101
General Circular No. 18/2012 dated 26.07.2012 issued by MCA has allowed
filing of Cost Audit Report and Compliance Report for the year 2011-12
upto 31s1 December, 2012 on MCA Portal.
The Cost Audit Reports would be submitted to the Central Government
within the prescribed time i.e. on or before 31st December, 2012.
13. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The Statement of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign
exchange earnings and outgo as required under Section 217 (1)(e) of the
Companies Act, 1956 are annexed hereto and form part of this report.
14. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
directors confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the Annual accounts for the year ended 31s1
March, 2012, the applicable accounting standards have been followed;
b) appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently, and they have made judgements and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of the affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2012 and of the profits
of the Company for the year ended on 31st March 2012;
c) proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
d) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
15. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors are pleased to place on record their sincere gratitude
to the Central Government, State Government(s), Financial Institutions,
Bankers and Business Constituents for their continuous and valuable
co-operation and support to the Company. They also take this
opportunity to express their deep appreciation for the devoted and
sincere services rendered by the employees at all levels of the
operations of the Company during the year.
For and on Behalf of the Board
Place : Baddi
Date : 29.08.2012 Sd/-
Atul Ranchat
(Chairman)
Mar 31, 2011
The Board of Directors of your company has pleasure in presenting the
9th Annual Report on the affairs of the Company together with the
Audited Accounts of the company for the year ended 31st March 2011.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Financial Results for the year are as under: -
(Amount in Rs.)
PARTICULARS 2010-11 2009-10
Turnover_ 525391681 450684743
Profit before Depreciation,
Interest & Tax(PBDIT) 93506767 73893392
Financial Expenses 16076361 15189919
Profit before Depreciation and Tax (PBDT) 78994819 59998314
Depreciation_ 6030449 5102814
Profit before Tax (PBT) 72964370 54895500
Profit after Tax_ 68882063 51719642
Appropriations:_
Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares_ 10% Nil
Surplus carried to Balance Sheet 90288432 84458921
2. WORKING RESULTS
During the year under review, our company has achieved a turnover of
Rs. 525391681/- as compared to Rs.450684743/- in the previous year
showing thereby an increase of 14.22%. The company has earned a profit
after tax and depreciation of Rs.68882063 as compared to Rs.51719642
in the previous year. Your Directors are continuously looking for
avenues for future growth of the Company in Pharmaceutical industry.
3. DEPOSITS
During the year 2010-11, the company has not accepted any deposits from
the public in terms of the provisions of Section 58 (A) and 58(AA) of
the companies Act, 1956.
4. DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors of your company has recommended a dividend of
Rs.1/- per share on the fully paid-up Equity shares of the Company.
5. DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors had appointed Dr. D.S Maity in its Meeting held
on 10th September 2010 as Executive Director on the Board of the
Company for a period of three years we.f 10th September 2010 to 10th
September 2013 subject to the approval of the members in the next
Annual General Meeting of the Company. Further Mr. Lalit Mahajan, Mr.
Vivek Sharma, Ms. Monika Sabharwal in its Meeting held on 1st October
2010 as Additional Directors on the Board of the Company, pursuant to
Article 156 of the Articles of Association and Section 260 of the
companies Act, 1956.
The Company has received notices from some members under Section 257 of
the Companies Act, 1956 proposing the candidature of Mr. Lalit Mahajan,
Mr. Vivek Sharma and Ms. Monika Sabharwal as Directors of the Company.
Requisite approval for their appointment is being sought at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting.
Mr. Rampartap and Mr. Manmohan Lal Mahajan have resigned from the
Directorship as on 6th October 2010.The Board places on record the
valuable services rendered by them during their tenure as director of
the Company.
6. SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review:
The Company increased its Authorized Share Capital from Rs.
500,00,000/- divided into 5000000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each to Rs.
2000,00,000/- divided into 20000000 equity shares of Rs.10 each as on
10th September 2010.
The Company has also allotted 32810 Equity Shares to promoters on
preferential basis as on 06th October 2010, 5152412 equity shares as
bonus issue (other than cash) to the
7. AUDITORS
M/S J.K JAIN & ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants, Chandigarh,. Auditors
of the Company, retire at the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and being eligible offers themselves for re-
appointment. The Company has received a certificate from the said
Auditors to the effect that their reappointment, if made, would be
within the prescribed limits under Section 224(1B) of the Companies
Act, 1956.
8. AUDITORS REPORT.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have submitted Auditors Report on
the accounts of the Company for the accounting year ended March 31,
2011. The Auditor Reports of the accounts is self explanatory and
requires no comments.
9. STATEMENT OF PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the year no employee of the company received a salary of more
than Rs.60.00 Lac per annum or 5.00 Lac per month. Accordingly no
particulars of employees required to be given pursuant to the
provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956.
10. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNING AND OUTGO:
The Statement of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign
exchange earning and outgo as required under Section 217 (l)(e) of the
companies Act, 1956 are annexed hereto and form part of this report.
11. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the Section 217 (2AA) of the companies Act, 1956, the
directors confirm that in the preparation of the Annual accounts, the
applicable accounting standards have been followed:
a) appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently, and have made judgments and estimate that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of the
affairs of the Company as at 31st March 2011 and of the profit of the
Company for the year ended on 31st March 2011 March 2011 and of the
profit of the Company for the year ended on 31st March 2011
b) proper and sufficient care has been taken 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
c) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors are pleased to place on record their sincere gratitude
to the Government, financial Institutions, Bankers and Business
Constituents for their continental and valuable co-operation and
support to the Company. They also take this opportunity to express
their deep appreciation for the devoted and sincere services rendered
by the employees at all levels of the operations of the Company during
the year.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Date : Mohali
Place: 14.08.11
Rajesh Mahajan
Managing Director AtulRanchal
Chairman
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