Mar 31, 2024
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 49th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company together with the financial results for the period ended 31st March, 2024.
Financial results are presented in the table below:
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(Amount in lac) |
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Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
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31-03-2024 |
31-03-2023 |
31-03-2024 |
31-03-2023 |
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Revenue from operation |
6211.41 |
4137.75 |
6211.41 |
4137.75 |
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Other Income |
101.17 |
46.9 |
101.17 |
46.9 |
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Total Revenue |
6312.58 |
4184.66 |
6312.58 |
4184.66 |
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Less: Total Expenses |
6095.74 |
4058.97 |
6095.74 |
4058.97 |
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Profit before Exceptional and Extra ordinary items & tax |
216.83 |
125.69 |
216.83 |
125.69 |
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Less: Exceptional Items |
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Less: Extraordinary Items |
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Profit or Loss before Tax |
216.83 |
125.69 |
216.83 |
125.69 |
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Less: |
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(a) Current tax expense for current year |
50.95 |
23.5 |
50.95 |
23.5 |
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(b) Deferred tax |
0.51 |
36.66 |
0.51 |
36.66 |
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(c) Prior Period Tax |
13.49 |
3.57 |
13.49 |
3.57 |
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Share in Profit/Loss (of Associates) |
-2.04 |
-5.53 |
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Profit or Loss After Tax |
151.88 |
61.95 |
149.84 |
56.42 |
The financial statements have been prepared as per the IND-AS prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Standalone Financials: During the year under review, your Company has achieved a turnover of Rs. 6312.58 Lakhs against Rs. 4184.66 Lakhs during previous year. The Company reported a Net Profit of Rs. 151.88 Lakhs as against Rs. 61.95 Lakhs earned during previous year.
Consolidated Financials: During the year under review, your Company has achieved a consolidated turnover of Rs. 6312.58 Lakhs against Rs. 4184.66 Lakhs during previous year. The Company reported a Net profit of Rs. 149.84 Lakhs against Rs. 56.42 Lakhs during previous year. However you''re Directors are confident that the Company will perform much better in future and will bring more promising improvement in coming years.
The Operational performance of the Company has been extensively covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis, which form part of this Directors'' Report.
Your Directors do not recommend any dividend for the financial year ended 31st March 2024.
Your Company has not transferred any amount to the Reserves for the financial year ended 31st March 2024.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The audited consolidated financial statements incorporating the duly audited financial statements of the Associate Company and Joint Venture, as prepared in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 (''the Act''), Listing Regulations, 2015 and in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards specified under section 133 of the Act read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 along with all relevant documents and the Independent Auditors'' Report thereon forms part of this Annual Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 129(3) of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the statement containing salient features of the financial statements of the Company''s Associate and Joint Venture for the financial year ended on 31st March 2024 in Form AOC-1 forms part of this Annual Report.
Further, in terms of the provisions of section 136 of the Act, a copy of the audited financial statements for the financial year ended on 31st March 2024 of the Associate Company will be made available by email to members of the Company, seeking such information.
The members can send an email to investors@cranexltd.com. These financial statements shall also be kept open for inspection by any member at the registered office of the Company during business hours.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
i. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures;
ii. they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;
iii. they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
v. they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively;
vi. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively. Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems established and maintained by the Company, work performed by the internal, statutory and secretarial auditors and external consultants and the reviews performed by management and the relevant board committees, including the audit committee, the board is of the opinion that the Company''s internal financial controls were adequate and effective during the financial year 2023-24.
DETAILS OF FRAUD REPORTED BY AUDITORS
No fraud has been noticed or reported by the Auditors including secretarial auditor of the Company as per Section 134 (3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS'' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION AND OTHER DETAILS
The Company''s policy on directors'' appointment and remuneration and other matters provided in Section 178(3) of the Act has been disclosed in website of company.
INTERNAL FINANANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM
According to Section 134(5) (e) of the Companies Act, 2013 the term Internal Financial Control (IFC) means the policies and procedures adopted by the company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to company''s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The Company has a well-placed, proper and adequate internal financial control system which ensures that all assets are safeguarded and protected and that the transactions are authorised, recorded and reported correctly. The Company''s internal financial control system also comprises due compliances with Company''s policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and audit and compliance by in-house Internal Audit Division, supplemented by internal audit checks from M/s. Vipin Aggarwal Kudsia & Associates, Chartered Accountants, the Internal Auditors. The Internal Auditors independently evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and concurrently audit the majority of the transactions in value terms. Independence of the audit and compliance is ensured by direct reporting of Internal Audit Division and Internal Auditors to the Audit Committee of the Board.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company hold 16 (Sixteen) meetings of the Board of Directors as per Section 173 of Companies Act, 2013 which is summarized below. The provisions of Companies Act, 2013 were adhered to while considering the time gap between two meetings.
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S. No |
Date of the meeting |
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1. |
10-05-2023 |
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2. |
30-05-2023 |
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3. |
14-07-2023 |
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4. |
11-08-2023 |
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5. |
26-08-2023 |
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6. |
12-10-2023 |
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7. |
09-11-2023 |
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8. |
12-12-2023 |
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9. |
31-01-2024 |
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10. |
03-02-2024 |
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11. |
07-02-2024 |
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12. |
14-02-2024 |
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13. |
19-02-2024 |
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14. |
27-02-2024 |
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15. |
16-03-2024 |
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16. |
20-03-2024 |
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ATTENDANCE OF DIRECTORS |
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S. No |
Name of Director |
Meeting of Board |
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Number of meeting Held |
Number of Meeting to be entitled to attend |
Number of Meeting attendant |
% |
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1 |
PIYUSH AGRAWAL |
16 |
16 |
16 |
100 |
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2 |
ASHWANI KUMAR JINDAL |
16 |
10 |
62.5 |
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3 |
CHAITANYAAGRAWAL |
16 |
16 |
100 |
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4 |
SHILPY CHOPRA |
16 |
13 |
81.3 |
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5 |
SHALINI RAHUL |
16 |
5 |
31.3 |
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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Detailed information on the Committees is given below.
AUDIT COMMITTEE: (Section 177 of Companies Act, 2013) and Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and other applicable provision.
Five (5) Audit Committee Meetings were held during the year and the gap between two meetings did not exceed 120 days. The necessary quorum was present for all the meetings. The dates on which the said meetings were held are as follows:
30th May, 2023, 11th August, 2023, 26th August, 2023, 9th November, 2023, 14th February, 2024 and 16th March, 2024.
The details of Audit Committee meetings attended by its members are given below:
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S. No. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Category |
Total meeting held during the year |
Number of Meeting to be entitled to attend |
Number of meeting attended |
% |
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1 |
Mr. Ashwani Kumar Jindal |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
6 |
6 |
6 |
100 |
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2 |
Mr. Chaitanya Agrawal |
Whole Time Director |
Member |
6 |
6 |
6 |
100 |
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3 |
Ms. Shilpy Chopra |
Independent Director |
Member |
6 |
6 |
6 |
100 |
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE: (Section 178 of Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and other applicable provision.
One (1) Nomination & Remuneration Committee Meeting was held on 12th December, 2023 during the year.
The composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members are given below:
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S. No. |
Name of Director |
Nature of Directorship |
Designation in Committee |
Total meeting held during the year |
Number of Meeting to be entitled to attend |
Number of meeting attended |
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1 |
Mr. Ashwani Kumar Jindal |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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2 |
Ms. Shalini Rahul |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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3 |
Ms. Shilpy Chopra |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
1 |
1 |
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STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE: Section 178 of Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Meetings of Board and its |
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Powers) Rules, 2014 and other applicable provision. One (1) meeting of the stakeholders'' relationship committee was held on 20th March, 2024 during the financial year 2023-24. The composition of the Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members are given below: |
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S. No. |
Name |
Nature of Directorship |
Designation in Committee |
Total meeting held during the year |
Number of Meeting to be entitled to attend |
Number of Meeting Attended |
% |
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1 |
Mr. Ashwani Kumar Jindal |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman |
1 |
1 |
1 |
100 |
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2 |
Mr. Chaitanya Agrawal |
Whole Time Director |
Member |
1 |
1 |
1 |
100 |
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3 |
Ms. Shilpy Copra |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
1 |
1 |
1 |
100 |
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SEPARATE MEETING OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors of the Company met separately on 12th December, 2023 without the presence of Non-Independent Directors and the members of management. The meeting was attended by all the Independent Directors. The meeting was conducted informally to enable the Independent Directors to discuss matters pertaining to the Company''s affairs and put forth their combined views to the Board of Directors of the Company. In accordance with the Listing Regulations, following matters were, inter-alia, discussed in the meeting:
⢠Performance of Non-Independent Directors and Board as a whole.
⢠Performance of the Chairman of the Company after taking into consideration the views of Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
⢠Assessment of the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 form part of this Report and are annexed as "Annexure I".
There are no employees who are drawing remuneration in excess of the limits as set out in provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined contribution scheme. The contributions to the provident fund are charged to the statement to the profit and loss for the year when the contributions are due. We have considered the provision for Gratuity in F.Y 202324. The benefit shall be transferred to the employees as may be applicable. The liability for gratuity payable has been determined in the
year hence provision has been made in the accounts for expenses of gratuity.
CODES, STANDARDS, POLICIES AND COMPLIANCES
Detailed information on the codes, standards and policies is given below.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
Your Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for its Board of Directors and the Senior Management Personnel. The Code requires the Directors and employees of the Company to act honestly, ethically and with integrity and in a professional and respectful manner. Directors and Senior Management of the Company have confirmed compliance with the code of conduct applicable to the Directors and employees of the Company and declaration in this regard made by Managing Director which forms part of this Annual Report as "Annexure II".
CODE FOR PROHIBITION OF INSIDER TRADING PRACTICES
The Board of Directors adopted the Code of Conduct for Board Members and Senior Managerial Personnel. The said code was communicated to the Directors and members of the senior management and they affirmed their compliance with the said code. The adopted Code is posted on the Company''s website www.cranexltd.com. Pursuant to the requirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, your Company has adopted Code of practices and procedures for disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information and Code of Conduct in order to monitor and report Insider Trading.
All Directors and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with the Code.
PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
The Company has in place a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace. The primary objective of the said Policy is to protect the women employees from sexual harassment at the place of work and also provides for punishment in case of false and malicious representations.
The Policy provides for protection against sexual harassment of woman at workplace and for prevention of such complaints.
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Particulars |
No. |
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Number of complaints pending as on the beginning of the period |
Nil |
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Number of complaints filed during the Financial period |
Nil |
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Number of complaints pending as on the end of the period |
Nil |
NOMINATION, REMUNERATION & EVALUATION POLICY
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and Listing Regulations, the Company has put in place the Nomination and Remuneration Policy for the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees of the Company including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a Director as well as a policy on Board Diversity. The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a Nomination Remuneration & Evaluation Policy, which, inter-alia, lays down the criteria for identifying the persons who are qualified to be appointed as Directors and/or Senior Management Personnel of the Company, along with the criteria for determination of remuneration of Directors, KMPs and other employees and their evaluation and includes other matters, as prescribed under the provisions of Section 178 of Companies Act, 2013.
The salient features of the policy are as follows:
⢠The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Directors (the Committee) shall take into consideration the following criteria for recommending to the Board for appointment as a Director of the Company:
a) Qualifications & experience of proposed incumbent.
b) Attributes like - professional integrity, strategic capability with business, respect for Company''s core values, vision, etc.
c) The incumbent should not be disqualified for appointment as Director pursuant to the provisions of the Act or other applicable laws & regulations.
d) In case the proposed appointee is an Independent Director, he should fulfil the criteria for appointment as Independent Director as per the applicable laws & regulations.
⢠The Committee will recommend to the Board appropriate compensation to the Executive Directors subject to the provisions of the Act, Listing Regulations and other applicable laws & regulations. The Committee shall periodically review compensation of such Directors in relation to other comparable companies and other factors, the Committee deems appropriate. Proposed changes, if any, in the compensation of such Directors shall be reviewed by the Committee subject to approval of the Board.
⢠The evaluation of the performance of the Board, its committees and the individual directors will be carried out by the Board, on an annual basis, in the manner specified by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Directors for such evaluation and in accordance with the other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, in this regard.
DISCLOSURE ON WHISTLE-BLOWER POLICY /VIGIL MECHANISM
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 22 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations , 2015], the Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy, which provides for a vigil mechanism that encourages and supports its Directors, and employees to report instances of unethical behaviour, actual or suspected, fraud or violation of the Company''s Code of Conduct or Ethics Policy. It also provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use this mechanism and direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION POLICY
Related Party Transaction Policy, as formulated by the Company, defines the materiality of related party transactions and lays down the procedures of dealing with Related Party Transactions. The policy on materiality of and dealing with related party transactions is available on the Company''s website at https://www.cranexltd.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance/policies/related-party-transaction-policy.
In terms of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under, Cost Audit is not applicable to the Company.
Your Company has formulated and adopted a Risk Management Policy. The Board of Directors is overall responsible for identifying, evaluating and managing all significant risks faced by the Company. The Risk Management Policy approved by the Board acts as an overarching statement of intent and establishes the guiding principles by which key risks are managed across the organization.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORTS
M/s PARVEEN RASTOGI & CO., Practicing Company Secretaries, was appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2023-24 pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Secretarial Audit Report submitted by them in the prescribed Form MR- 3 is attached as "Annexure IN" and forms part of this report.
Please find below the observations made in the secretarial audit report for F.Y 2023-24 along with management reply:-
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S. No. |
Observations |
Management Reply |
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1. |
During the Audit Period, there was Non-Compliance with |
The Company was unable to find suitable candidate |
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provisions of Regulation 6 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and |
for the post of Company Secretary and Compliance |
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Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. |
officer. |
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2. |
During the Audit Period, the Compliance Officer appointed was |
The Company inadvertently appointed a Compliance |
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not a qualified Company Secretary pursuant to provisions of |
Officer who was not a qualified Company Secretary. |
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Regulation 6 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure |
There was no intention to mislead the Stock |
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Requirements) Regulations, 2015. |
Exchanges or our valuable stakeholders. We reiterate that we will continue to abide by the requirements of Listing Regulations in future. |
STATUTORY AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORTS
M/s V R Bansal & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Firm Registration No. (016534N) was appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company in the Annual General Meeting held on 30/09/2022 for a term of Five (5) Years upto 52nd Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Please find below the qualifications, reservations or adverse remark made in their audit report for F.Y. 2023-24 and also the explanations by the board on every qualification, reservation or adverse remark in the qualified auditors report:-
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On Standalone & consolidated Financial Results |
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Audit Qualification (each audit qualification separately): |
For Audit Qualification(s) where the impact is quantified by the auditor, Management''s Views: |
For Audit Qualification(s) where the impact is not quantified by the auditor |
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(i) Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) register has not been produced before us for verification. Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment has been provided on the basis of figures as certified by the management, |
The Company has calculated the Depreciation figures as per applicable rules. The detailed register is under preparation. |
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(ii) Goods and Services tax (GST) balances are subject to audit and reconciliation with GST returns. |
Noted and confirmed |
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Audit Qualification (each audit qualification separately): |
For Audit Qualification(s) where the impact is quantified by the auditor, Management''s Views: |
For Audit Qualification(s) where the impact is not quantified by the auditor |
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(iii) Balances under Trade Receivables and Trade Payables, loans and advances given by the Company and parties from whom unsecured loans have been taken are subject to confirmations and adjustments, if any. |
Noted and confirmed |
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(iv)The Financial Assets and Liabilities - Trade Receivables and long term borrowings taken from IFE Cranex Elevators and Escalators India Private Limited have not been measured at fair value as required by Ind AS-109 "Financial Instruments". Impairment provisions and fair value measurements have not been measured in accordance with Expected Credit Loss (ECL) method as per Ind AS-109. |
The Company does not expect any change in the long term borrowings taken from IFE Cranex Elevators and Escalators India Private Limited. There is no Expected Credit Loss (ECL). |
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(v) Inventory register has not been produced before us for verification. Inventory value has been provided on the basis of figures as certified by the man ag ement. |
Noted and confirmed |
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On Consolidated Financial Results (other than those specified above) |
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Audit Qualification (each audit qualification separately): |
For Audit Qualification(s) where the impact is quantified by the auditor, Management''s Views: |
For Audit Qualification(s) where the impact is not quantified by the auditor |
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(i)The Parent Company has produced a Joint Venture agreement which it has entered into with M/s Shree Construction on 23/09/2021, whereby the parties have entered into a Joint Venture agreement and a Joint Venture entity namely M/s Shree-Cranex (JV) has been formed . However the parent company has not applied Equity method of accounting in respect of the investment in the Joint Venture and hence not complied with the provisions of Ind AS 28 (Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures) with respect to accounting Joint Ventures in consolidated financial statements. |
There will be a very insignificant impact on the Company from the financial results from M/S Shree Cranex (JV). Further, financial closing and financial data of M/s Shree Cranex (JV) are not finalized, as they are required to do so only by 30 September 2023. Hence, it was not considered. |
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PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
Related party transactions entered during the financial year under review are disclosed in Notes of the financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. These transactions entered were at an arm''s length basis and in the ordinary course of business. There were no materially significant related party transactions with the Company''s Promoters, Directors, Management or their relatives, which could have had a potential conflict with the interests of the Company. Form AOC-2, containing the note on the aforesaid related party transactions is enclosed herewith as "Annexure-IV".
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
There were no loans, guarantees or investments made by the Company under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review hence the said provision is not applicable.
SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATE AND JOINT VENTURE
The Company does not have any subsidiary whereas the Company has one Associate Company viz., IFE Cranex Elevators & Excalators India Private Limited and one Joint Venture viz., Shree Cranex JV. Details of Associate Company and Joint Venture are provided in AOC-1 as "Annexure- V" attached with this report.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the annual return for F.Y 2023-24, which will be filed with Registrar of Companies/MCA, is uploaded on the Company''s
website and can be accessed at https://www.cranexltd.com/investor-relations/annual-return.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
During the year under review, there were no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals, which may impact the going concern status of the Company and its operations in future.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the details of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo are as follows:A. Conservation of Energy
A. Conservation of Energy
a) Energy conservation measures taken :
⢠The Company has always been conscious of the need for the conservation of energy and optimum utilisation of available resources and has been steadily making progress towards this end.
⢠The Company has taken lot of initiatives for reduction in power cost by improving the production processes. Production process of the company does not require much power.
⢠There is an optimum ratio of glass windows to utilise natural light and proper insulation/ventilation to balance temperature and reduce heat.
b) Impact of above measures:
⢠The above measures will results in lower energy consumption, significant reduction in Carbon emissions, and hedge against continuous energy rate increase.
⢠The Company has taken lot of initiatives for reduction in power cost by improving the production processes. Production process of the company does not require much power.
⢠There is an optimum ratio of glass windows to utilise natural light and proper insulation / ventilation to balance temperature and reduce heat.
B. Technology Absorption, Adaptation And Innovation
The company has successfully absorbed the technology for the development of various new models of the cranes. Your company is constantly improving its technology to match world standards, which is reflected in the new orders being received from very quality conscious customers.
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C. |
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo. |
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Sr. |
Particulars |
F.Y. 2023-24 |
F.Y. 2022-23 |
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No. |
Amount (in Lakhs) |
Amount (in Lakhs) |
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1. |
Foreign Exchange Earned |
37.20 /- |
96.84/- |
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2. |
Foreign Exchange Outgo |
724.74/- |
460.44/- |
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As per Regulation 34 and schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Management Discussion and Analysis for the year is separately given and forms part of this Annual Report as "Annexure VI" which provides a more detailed analysis on the performance of individual businesses and their outlook.
In accordance with the "Green Initiative" the Company has been sending Annual Report/Notice of AGM in electronic mode to those Shareholders whose email ids are registered with the Company and/or the Depository Participants.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Your Company does not fall under the criteria as laid down under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, therefore, there was no requirement to constitute and formulate a committee under Corporate Social Responsibility.
The shares of your company are being traded in electronic form and the Company has established connectivity with Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) and National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). In view of the numerous advantages offered by the Depository system, members are requested to avail the facility to dematerialization of shares either of the Depositories as aforesaid. Directors are thankful to the Shareholders for actively participating in the Green Initiative.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF NON - INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The performance evaluation of Chairman and the non-independent directors were carried out by the independent directors, considering aspects such as effectiveness as Chairman, in developing and articulating the strategic vision of the company; demonstration of ethical leadership, displaying and promoting throughout the company a behaviour consistent with the culture and values of the organization; contribution to discussion and debate through thoughtful and clearly stated observations and opinions; creation of a performance culture that drives value creation without exposing the company to excessive risks.
The Company is not required to mandatorily comply with the provision of Regulation 17 to Regulation 27 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations, 2015) as its equity share capital is less than Rs. 10 Crore and Net Worth is not exceeding Rs. 25 crores, as on the last day of the previous financial year. However, the Company has voluntarily adopted various practices of governance conforming to highest ethical and responsible standard of business, globally benchmarked.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
The Independent Directors have confirmed and declared that they are not disqualified to act as an Independent Director in compliance with the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Board is also of the opinion that the Independent Directors fulfill all the conditions specified in the Companies Act, 2013 making them eligible to act as Independent Directors.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
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 2023-24 and the date of this Report.
The authorised share capital as on 31st March, 2024 was Rs. 100,000,000/- (Rupees Ten Crore) comprising 10000000 (One Crore) Equity Shares of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten) each.
The Issued, Subscribed and paid up equity share capital as on 31st March, 2024 was Rs. 60,000,000/- (Rupees Six Crores) comprising 6,000,000 (Sixty Lakhs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten) each.
There was no public issue, rights issue, bonus issue or preferential issue etc. during the year. The Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights, sweat equity shares nor has it granted any stock options.
The Company''s shares are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE), and are actively traded. The company has paid the listing fees to Bombay Stock Exchanges for the year 2023-24.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year under review, there was no Change in the nature of the business of the Company.
CHANGES IN DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP)
The changes in the composition of the Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company during the year under review are as under:
Changes in Key Managerial Personnel
During the Year under review, Ms. Renu, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company resigned from her position w.e.f. 12th December, 2023 and Mr. Piyush Agrawal was appointed as the Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. 12th December, 2023.
Mr. Piyush Agrawal was resigned from his position as the Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. 2nd April, 2024 and Ms. Heena Sharma was appointed as the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f 2nd April, 2024.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Piyush Agrawal (DIN 01761004), director of the Company, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing 49th AGM of the Company and being eligible, offer himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends their re-appointment. Brief detail of Mr. Piyush Agrawal is given in the Notice of ensuing 49th AGM.
Ms. Priyanka Pathak (DIN: 10601570), on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee was appointed as an Additional Director in the capacity of a Non-Executive Independent Director with effect from 3rd September, 2024 by the Board of Directors in accordance with Articles of Association and sections 149, 161 and Schedule IV of the Companies Act 2013 ("the Act") and Regulation 16(1 )(b) and other applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Her appointment as Independent Director of the Company is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuring 49th Annual General Meeting of the Company and any other regulatory approvals, if applicable.
In terms of the provisions of rule 8(5)(iiia) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board opines that the Independent director so appointed hold highest standards of integrity and possess necessary expertise and experience.
Except as stated above, there were no other changes in the directors and key managerial personnel of the Company during the year under review since the last report.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
During the year under review, your Company has complied with all the applicable secretarial standards. The same has also been confirmed by Secretarial Auditors of the Company.
MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATE
In terms of the requirement of the Regulation 17(8) of the SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, the certificate from Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer obtained and is attached in the said annual report. The said certificate is part of the annual report as "Annexure-VN".
The equity shares of the Company are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd (BSE). The listing fee for the year 2023-24 has been already paid to the stock exchange.
The Company maintained healthy, cordial and harmonious industrial relations at all levels. The enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of Employees have enabled the Company at good position in the industry It has taken various steps to improve productivity across organization.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
Neither application made nor any proceeding pending under IBC during the financial year. Hence this clause is not applicable.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
The Company has never made any one-time settlement against the loans obtained from Banks and Financial Institution during the financial year. Hence this clause is not applicable.
Your Directors place on record their gratitude to the Central Government, State Governments and Company''s Bankers for the assistance, co-operation and encouragement they extended to the Company. Your Directors also wish to place on record their sincere thanks and appreciation for the continuing support and unstinting efforts of investors, vendors, dealers, business associates and employees in ensuring an excellent all around operational performance.
Mar 31, 2023
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 48th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company together with the financial results for the period ended 31st March, 2023.
Financial results are presented in the table below:
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Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
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31-03-2023 |
31-03-2022 |
31-03-2023 |
31-03-2022 |
|
|
Revenue from operation |
4137.75 |
4013.92 |
4137.75 |
4013.92 |
|
Other Income |
46.90 |
28.05 |
46.90 |
28.05 |
|
Total Revenue |
4184.66 |
4041.97 |
4184.66 |
4041.97 |
|
Less: Total Expenses |
4058.97 |
3948.82 |
4058.97 |
3953.08 |
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Profit before Exceptional and Extra ordinary items & tax |
125.69 |
93.15 |
125.69 |
88.89 |
|
Less: Exceptional Items |
||||
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Less: Extraordinary Items |
||||
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Profit or Loss before Tax |
125.69 |
93.15 |
125.69 |
88.89 |
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Less: |
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(a) Current tax expense for current year |
23.50 |
15.45 |
23.50 |
15.45 |
|
(b) Deferred tax |
36.66 |
36.66 |
||
|
(c) Prior Period Tax |
3.57 |
3.57 |
||
|
Share in Profit/Loss (of Associates) |
(5.53) |
|||
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Profit or Loss After Tax |
61.95 |
77.70 |
56.42 |
73.44 |
The financial statements have been prepared as per the IND-AS prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Standalone Financials: During the year under review, your Company has achieved a turnover of Rs. 4184.66 Lac against Rs. 4041.97 Lac during previous year. The Company reported a Net Profit of Rs. 61.95 Lac as against Rs. 77.70 Lac earned during previous year.
Consolidated Financials: During the year under review, your Company has achieved a consolidated turnover of Rs. 4184.66 Lac against Rs. 4041.97 Lac during previous year. The Company reported a Net profit of Rs. 56.42 Lac against Rs. 73.44 Lac during previous year. However you''re Directors are confident that the Company will perform much better in future and will bring more promising improvement in coming years.
The Operational performance of the Company has been extensively covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis, which form part of this Directors'' Report.
Your Directors do not recommend any dividend for the financial year ended 31st March 2023.
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
i. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures;
ii. they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;
iii. they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
v. they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively;
vi. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively. Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems established and maintained by the Company, work performed by the internal, statutory and secretarial auditors and external consultants and the reviews performed by management and the relevant board committees, including the audit committee, the board is of the opinion that the Company''s internal financial controls were adequate and effective during the financial year 2021-22.
The Company''s policy on directors'' appointment and remuneration and other matters provided in Section 178(3) of the Act has been disclosed in website of company.
According to Section 134(5) (e) of the Companies Act, 2013 the term Internal Financial Control (IFC) means the policies and procedures adopted by the company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to company''s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The Company has a well-placed, proper and adequate internal financial control system which ensures that all assets are safeguarded and protected and that the transactions are authorised, recorded and reported correctly. The Company''s internal financial control system also comprises due compliances with Company''s policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and audit and compliance by in-house Internal Audit Division, supplemented by internal audit checks from M/s. Vipin Aggarwal Kudsia & Associates, Chartered Accountants, the Internal Auditors. The Internal Auditors independently evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and concurrently audit the majority of the transactions in value terms. Independence of the audit and compliance is ensured by direct reporting of Internal Audit Division and Internal Auditors to the Audit Committee of the Board.
During the Financial Year 2022-23, the Company hold 10 (Ten) meetings of the Board of Directors as per Section 173 of Companies Act, 2013 which is summarized below. The provisions of Companies Act, 2013 were adhered to while considering the time gap between two meetings.
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S. No |
Date of the meeting |
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1. |
30-05-2022 |
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2. |
12-07-2022 |
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3. |
15-07-2022 |
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4. |
09-08-2022 |
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5. |
02-09-2022 |
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6. |
14-10-2022 |
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7. |
05-11-2022 |
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8. |
12-11-2022 |
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9. |
06-02-2023 |
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10. |
02-03-2023 |
ATTENDANCE OF DIRECTORS
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S. |
Name of Director |
Meeting of Board |
|||
|
No |
Number of meeting Held |
Number of Meeting to be entitled to attend |
Number of Meeting attendant |
% |
|
|
1 |
PIYUSH AGRAWAL |
10 |
10 |
100 |
|
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2 |
ASHWANI KUMAR JINDAL |
10 |
5 |
50% |
|
|
3 |
CHAITANYAAGRAWAL |
10 |
10 |
10 |
100 |
|
4 |
SHILPY CHOPRA |
10 |
8 |
80% |
|
|
5 |
SHALINI RAHUL |
10 |
5 |
50% |
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Detailed information on the Committees is given below.
Audit Committee: (Section 177 of Companies Act, 2013) and Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and other applicable provision.
The details of Audit Committee meetings attended by its members are given below:
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S. No. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Category |
Total meeting held during the year |
Number of Meeting to be entitled to attend |
Number of meeting attended |
% |
|
1 |
Mr. Ashwani Kumar Jindal |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
5 |
5 |
5 |
100 |
|
2 |
Mr. Chaitanya Agrawal |
Whole Time Director |
Member |
5 |
5 |
5 |
100 |
|
3 |
Ms. Shilpy Chopra |
Independent Director |
Member |
5 |
5 |
5 |
100 |
v. Four audit committee meetings were held during the year and the gap between two meetings did not exceed four months. The dates on which the said meetings were held are as follows:
30 May, 2022, 12th July, 2022, 09th August, 2022, 12th November, 2022, 06th February, 2023 The necessary quorum was present for all the meetings.
Nomination and Remuneration Committee (Section 178 of Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and other applicable provision.
One Nomination & Remuneration Committee meeting was held on, 12th July, 2022 during the year.
The composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members are given below:
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S. No. |
Name of Director |
Nature of Directorship |
Designation in Committee |
Total meeting held during the year |
Number of Meeting to be entitled to attend |
Number of meeting attended |
|
1 |
Ms. Shalini Rahul |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
2 |
Mr. Ashwani Kumar Jindal |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
3 |
Ms. Shilpy Chopra |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
1 |
1 |
One meeting of the stakeholders'' relationship committee was held on 02nd March, 2023 during the financial year 2022-23.
The composition of the Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members are given below:
|
S. No. |
Name |
Nature of Directorship |
Designation in Committee |
Total meeting held during the year |
Number of Meeting to be entitled to attend |
Number of Meeting Attended |
% |
|
1 |
Mr. Ashwani Kumar Jindal |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman |
1 |
1 |
1 |
100 |
|
2 |
Mr. Chaitanya Agrawal |
Whole Time Director |
Member |
1 |
1 |
1 |
100 |
|
3 |
Ms. Shilpy Copra |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
1 |
1 |
1 |
100 |
The Independent Directors of the Company met separately on 12th July, 2022 without the presence of Non-Independent Directors and the members of management. The meeting was attended by all the Independent Directors. The meeting was conducted informally to enable the Independent Directors to discuss matters pertaining to the Company''s affairs and put forth their combined views to the Board of Directors of the Company. In accordance with the Listing Regulations, following matters were, inter-alia, discussed in the meeting:
⢠Performance of Non-Independent Directors and Board as a whole.
⢠Performance of the Chairman of the Company after taking into consideration the views of Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
⢠Assessment of the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 form part of this Report and are annexed as Annexure I. There are no employees who are drawing remuneration in excess of the limits as set out in provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined contribution scheme. The contributions to the provident fund are charged to the statement to the profit and loss for the year when the contributions are due. We have considered the provision for Gratuity in F.Y 202223. The benefit shall be transferred to the employees as may be applicable. The liability for gratuity payable has been determined in the year hence provision has been made in the accounts for expenses of gratuity.
Your Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for its Board of Directors and the Senior Management Personnel. The Code requires the Directors and employees of the Company to act honestly, ethically and with integrity and in a professional and respectful manner. Directors and Senior Management of the Company have confirmed compliance with the code of conduct applicable to the Directors and employees of the Company and declaration in this regard made by Chief Financial Officer which forms part of this Annual Report.
The Board of Directors adopted the Code of Conduct for Board Members and Senior Managerial Personnel. The said code was communicated to the Directors and members of the senior management and they affirmed their compliance with the said code. The adopted Code is posted on the Company''s website www.cranexltd.com. Pursuant to the requirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, your Company has adopted Code of practices and procedures for disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information and Code of Conduct in order to monitor and report Insider Trading.
All Directors and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with the Code.
The Company has in place a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace. The primary objective of the said Policy is to protect the women employees from sexual harassment at the place of work and also provides for punishment in case of false and malicious representations.
The Policy provides for protection against sexual harassment of woman at workplace and for prevention of such complaints.
|
Particulars |
No. |
|
Number of complaints pending as on the beginning of the period |
Nil |
|
Number of complaints filed during the Financial period |
Nil |
|
Number of complaints pending as on the end of the period |
Nil |
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and Listing Regulations, the Company has put in place the Nomination and Remuneration Policy for the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees of the Company including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a Director as well as a policy on Board Diversity. The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a Nomination Remuneration & Evaluation Policy, which, inter-alia, lays down the criteria for identifying the persons who are qualified to be appointed as Directors and/or Senior Management Personnel of the Company, along with the criteria for determination of remuneration of Directors, KMPs and other employees and their evaluation and includes other matters, as prescribed under the provisions of Section 178 of Companies Act, 2013.
The salient features of the policy are as follows:
⢠The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Directors (the Committee) shall take into consideration the following criteria for recommending to the Board for appointment as a Director of the Company:
a) Qualifications & experience of proposed incumbent.
b) Attributes like - professional integrity, strategic capability with business, respect for Company''s core values, vision, etc.
c) The incumbent should not be disqualified for appointment as Director pursuant to the provisions of the Act or other applicable laws & regulations.
d) In case the proposed appointee is an Independent Director, he should fulfil the criteria for appointment as Independent Director as per the applicable laws & regulations.
⢠The Committee will recommend to the Board appropriate compensation to the Executive Directors subject to the provisions of the Act, Listing Regulations and other applicable laws & regulations. The Committee shall periodically review compensation of such Directors in relation to other comparable companies and other factors, the Committee deems appropriate. Proposed changes, if any, in the compensation of such Directors shall be reviewed by the Committee subject to approval of the Board.
⢠The evaluation of the performance of the Board, its committees and the individual directors will be carried out by the Board, on an annual basis, in the manner specified by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Directors for such evaluation and in accordance with the other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, in this regard.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 22 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations , 2015], the Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy, which provides for a vigil mechanism that encourages and supports its Directors, and employees to report instances of unethical behaviour, actual or suspected, fraud or violation of the Company''s Code of Conduct or Ethics Policy. It also provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use this mechanism and direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases.
Your Company has formulated and adopted a Risk Management Policy. The Board of Directors is overall responsible for identifying, evaluating and managing all significant risks faced by the Company. The Risk Management Policy approved by the Board acts as an overarching statement of intent and establishes the guiding principles by which key risks are managed across the organization.
M/s PARVEEN RASTOGI & CO., Practicing Company Secretaries, was appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2022-23 pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Secretarial Audit Report submitted by them in the prescribed Form MR- 3 is attached as ''Annexure II'' and forms part of this report.
Related Party Transaction Policy, as formulated by the Company, defines the materiality of related party transactions and lays down the procedures of dealing with Related Party Transactions.
M/s V R Bansal & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Firm Registration No. (016534N) was appointed as statutory auditors of the Company in the Annual General Meeting held on 30/09/2022 for a term of Five (5) Years upto 52nd Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Please find below the qualifications, reservations or adverse remark made in their audit report for F.Y 2022-23 and also the explanations by the board on every qualification, reservation or adverse remark in the qualified auditors report:-
|
Audit Qualification (each audit qualification separately): |
For Audit Qualification(s) where the impact is quantified by the auditor, Management''s Views: |
For Audit Qualification(s) where the impact is not quantified by the auditor |
|
(a) We draw attention to the fact that there are differences between Audited Annual Balance sheet and Statement of Profit as on March 31, 2022 furnished in accordance with section 134 of the Companies act 2013 and Statement of audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2022 prepared by the company pursuant to Regulation 33 of SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. |
The company undertook reclassification and restatement of certain financial figures. As a result there was a change in some figures of Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss. However, the net profit and the EPS of the company remains the same, and there is no change in that. Further, there is no material change in the Company''s workings and financials which impacted the overall profitability, for the financial year ending 31 March 2022. |
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|
(b) Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) register has not been produced before us for verification. Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment has been provided on the basis of figures as certified by the management, |
The Company has calculated the Depreciation figures as per applicable rules. The detailed register could not be updated due to shortage of time. |
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|
(c) The Company has not produced to us for verification, the necessary documentation for verification of suppliers covered under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. Pending such determination, the information as required to be furnished under section 22 of the Act, has not been furnished, |
The company has asked for necessary documentation from all vendors. Response from vendors as per the act are awaited. |
|
|
(d) Goods and Services tax (GST) balances are subject to audit and reconciliation with GST returns. The subsequent reconciliation of the same could have consequential impact on financial statements. |
Noted and confirmed |
|
|
(e) Balances under Trade Receivables and Trade Payables, loans and advances given by the Company and parties from whom unsecured loans have been taken are subject to confirmations and adjustments, if any, required upon such confirmations are not ascertainable and hence not provided for, |
Noted and confirmed |
|
|
(f) The Financial Assets and Liabilities - Trade Receivables and long term borrowings taken from IFE Cranex Elevators and Escalators India Private Limited have not been measured at fair value as required by Ind AS-109 "Financial Instruments". Impairment provisions and fair value measurements have not been measured in accordance with Expected Credit Loss (ECL) method as per Ind AS-109. |
The Company does not expect any change in the long term borrowings taken from IFE Cranex Elevators and Escalators India Private Limited. There is no Expected Credit Loss (ECL). |
|
Audit Qualification (each audit qualification separately): |
For Audit Qualification(s) where the impact is quantified by the auditor, Management''s Views: |
For Audit Qualification(s) where the impact is not quantified by the auditor |
|
(a) The Company has produced a Joint Venture agreement which it has entered into with M/s Shree Construction on 23/09/2021, whereby the parties have entered into a Joint Venture agreement and a Joint Venture entity namely M/s Shree-Cranex (JV) has been formed . However the company has not applied Equity method of accounting in respect of the investment in the Joint Venture and hence not complied with the provisions of Ind AS 28 (Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures) with respect to accounting Joint Ventures in consolidated financial statements. |
There will be a very insignificant impact on the Company from the financial results from M/S Shree Cranex (JV). Further, financial closing and financial data of M/s Shree Cranex (JV) are not finalized, as they are required to do so only by 30 September 2023. Hence, it was not considered. |
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
Related party transactions entered during the financial year under review are disclosed in Notes of the financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2023. These transactions entered were at an arm''s length basis and in the ordinary course of business. There were no materially significant related party transactions with the Company''s Promoters, Directors, Management or their relatives, which could have had a potential conflict with the interests of the Company. Form AOC-2, containing the note on the aforesaid related party transactions is enclosed herewith as Annexure-III.
There were no loans, guarantees or investments made by the Company under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review hence the said provision is not applicable.
The Company does not have any subsidiary and joint venture whereas the Company has two Associate Companies. Details of associate Companies are provided in AOC-1 as Annexure- IV attached with this report.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the details of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo are as follows:
A. Conservation of Energy
a) Energy conservation measures taken :
The Company has always been conscious of the need for the conservation of energy and optimum utilisation of available resources and has been steadily making progress towards this end.
⢠The Company has taken lot of initiatives for reduction in power cost by improving the production processes. Production process of the company does not require much power.
⢠There is an optimum ratio of glass windows to utilise natural light and proper insulation / ventilation to balance temperature and reduce heat.
b) Impact of above measures:
⢠The above measures will results in lower energy consumption, significant reduction in Carbon emissions, and hedge against continuous energy rate increase.
B. Technology Absorption, Adaptation And Innovation
The company has successfully absorbed the technology for the development of various new models of the cranes. Your company is constantly improving its technology to match world standards, which is reflected in the new orders being received from very quality conscious customers.
|
Sr. |
Particulars |
F.Y. 2022-23 Amounts |
F.Y. 2020-21 Amount |
|
No. |
(in Rs.) |
(in Rs.) |
|
|
1. |
Foreign Exchange Earned |
96,84,023/- |
55,34,696.24/- |
|
2. |
Foreign Exchange Outgo |
4,60,44,219/- |
7,42,73,113.53/- |
As per Regulation 34 and schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Management Discussion and Analysis for the year is separately given and forms part of this Annual Report as Annexure V which provides a more detailed analysis on the performance of individual businesses and their outlook.
In accordance with the "Green Initiative" the Company has been sending Annual Report/Notice of AGM in electronic mode to those Shareholders whose email ids are registered with the Company and/or the Depository Participants.
The shares of your company are being traded in electronic form and the Company has established connectivity with Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) and National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). In view of the numerous advantages offered by the Depository system, members are requested to avail the facility to dematerialization of shares either of the Depositories as aforesaid. Directors are thankful to the Shareholders for actively participating in the Green Initiative.
The performance evaluation of Chairman and the non-independent directors were carried out by the independent directors, considering aspects such as effectiveness as Chairman, in developing and articulating the strategic vision of the company; demonstration of ethical leadership, displaying and promoting throughout the company a behaviour consistent with the culture and values of the organization; contribution to discussion and debate through thoughtful and clearly stated observations and opinions; creation of a performance culture that drives value creation without exposing the company to excessive risks.
The Company is not required to mandatorily comply with the provision of Regulation 17 to Regulation 27 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015(Listing Regulations, 2015) as its equity share capital is less than Rs.10 Crore and Net Worth is not exceeding Rs.25 crores, as on the last day of the previous financial year. However, the Company has voluntarily adopted various practices of governance conforming to highest ethical and responsible standard of business, globally benchmarked.
The Independent Directors have confirmed and declared that they are not disqualified to act as an Independent Director in compliance with the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Board is also of the opinion that the Independent Directors fulfill all the conditions specified in the Companies Act, 2013 making them eligible to act as Independent Directors
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 and the date of this Report.
The authorised share capital as on 31st March, 2023 was Rs. 100,000,000/- (Rupees Ten Crore) comprising 10000000 (One Crore) Equity Shares of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten) each
The Issued, Subscribed and paid up equity share capital as on 31st March, 2023 was Rs.60,000,000/- (Rupees Six Crores) comprising 6,000,000 (Sixty Lacs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten) each.
Your Company has received Listing and Trading approval for 10,00,000 equity shares in April, 2023 and May, 2023, which were pending for listing and trading approval at BSE since 2000. Now, these shares have been transferred from Temporary ISIN to Permanent ISIN of the Company.
There was no public issue, rights issue, bonus issue or preferential issue etc. during the year. The Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights, sweat equity shares nor has it granted any stock options.
The Company''s shares are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE), and are actively traded. The company has paid the listing fees to Bombay Stock Exchanges for the year 2022-23.
Appointments & Reappointments/ Cessations
1.1 Board has proposed for re-appointment of Ms. Shilpy Chopra, as Independent Director of the Company for second term of five consecutive years commencing from 16th January, 2024 till 15th January, 2029 subject to approval of members in the forthcoming AGM of the Company.
1.2 Ms. Preeti Bhatia, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company resigned from her position w.e.f. 11.07.2022 and Ms. Renu was appointed as the Company Secretary of the Company w.e.f 13.07.2022.
1.3 Ms. Shalini Rahul, was regularised as Independent director of the Company in its AGM held on 30.09.2022 for a period of 5 years starting from 12/11/2021 till 11/11/26
1.4 Mr. Piyush Agrawal, Director of the Company retired by rotation in the AGM held on 30.09.2022 DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
The equity shares of the Company are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd (BSE). The listing fee for the year 2022-23 has been already paid to the stock exchange.
The Company maintained healthy, cordial and harmonious industrial relations at all levels. The enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of Employees have enabled the Company at good position in the industry. It has taken various steps to improve productivity across organization.
Your Directors place on record their gratitude to the Central Government, State Governments and Company''s Bankers for the assistance, co-operation and encouragement they extended to the Company. Your Directors also wish to place on record their sincere thanks and appreciation for the continuing support and unstinting efforts of investors, vendors, dealers, business associates and employees in ensuring an excellent all around operational performance.
Chaitanya Agrawal Piyush Agrawal
Whole Time Director Managing Director
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 40th Annual Report on the
business and operations of the Company together with the financial
results for the period ended 31st, March 2015.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Financial results are presented in the table below:
(Amount in Rupees)
Current year Previous year
ended ended
(12 months) (12 months)
31-03-2015 31-03-2014
1. Gross Revenue 216,958,924 144,540,762
2. Profit before interest &
Depreciation 10,750,820 10,041,238
3. Interest (Working Capital) 3,438,164 3,188,806
4. Profit after Interest but before
depreciation 7,312,656 6,852,432
5. Depreciation 1,337,906 1,844,899
6. Profit/loss after depreciation 5,974,750 5,007,533
7. Exceptional Items 0 0
8. Profit before Extra ordinary
items & tax 5,974,750 5,007,533
9. Extra ordinary items 0 0
10. Profit before tax 5,974,750 5,007,533
11. Provision fortax 1,764,090 1,704,720
12. Profit/loss aftertax 4,210,660 3,302,813
Earnings per share (face value Rs.10/-)
Basic 0.70 0.55
Diluted 0.70 0.55
The above figures have been regrouped /reclassified as necessary as per
the Revised Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 2013. The financial
figures given in the attached Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss A/c have
also been regrouped /reclassified as necessary.
COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE
The overall performance for the financial year ended 31st March, 2015
was satisfactory. The profits of company earned during the year were
amounted to Rs. 4,210,660/-. However, your Directors are confident that
the company will do much better in future and trying its level best to
further improve its performance.
DIVIDENDS
Keeping in view the present financial position of the company, your
Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year ended 31st March
2015.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of
Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
i. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed and there are no material
departures;
ii. they have selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the
Company for that period;
iii. they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
v. they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by
the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and
operating effectively;
vi. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate
and operating effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance
systems established and maintained by the Company, work performed by
the internal, statutory and secretarial auditors and external
consultants and the reviews performed by management and the relevant
board committees, including the audit committee, the board is of the
opinion that the Company's internal financial controls were adequate
and effective during the financial year 2014-15.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION AND OTHER DETAILS
The Company's policy on directors' appointment and remuneration and
other matters provided in Section 178(3) of the Act has been disclosed
in website of company.
INTERNAL FINANACIAL CONTROL SYSTEM
According to Section 134(5) (e) of the Companies Act, 2013 the term
Internal Financial Control (IFC) means the policies and procedures
adopted by the company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct
of its business, including adherence to company's policies, the
safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and
errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and
the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The Company has a well-placed, proper and adequate internal financial
control system which ensures that all assets are safeguarded and
protected and that the transactions are authorised, recorded and
reported correctly. The Company's internal financial control system
also comprises due compliances with Company's policies and Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) and audit and compliance by in-house
Internal Audit Division, supplemented by internal audit checks from
M/s. Kudsia & Associates, Charted Accountants, the Internal Auditors.
The Internal Auditors independently evaluate the adequacy of internal
controls and concurrently audit the majority of the transactions in
value terms. Independence of the audit and compliance is ensured by
direct reporting of Internal Audit Division and Internal Auditors to
the Audit Committee of the Board.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
Eight meetings of the board were held during the year. For details of
the meetings of the board, please refer to the Corporate Governance
report, which forms part of this report.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
Detailed information on the Board and its Committees is provided in the
Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Annual Report.
MANDATORY COMMITTEE Audit Committee
As at March 31,2015, the Audit Committee comprised of Two Independent
Directors namely, Mr. Maman Chand Jain & Mr. Ashwani Kumar Jindal and
one Non-Executive Director namely, Mr. Amitabh Agrawal. Mr. Maman Chand
Jain is the Chairman of the Audit Committee. All the recommendations
made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
As at March 31,2015, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
comprised of Two Independent Directors namely, Mr. Maman Chand Jain &
Mr. Ashwani Kumar Jindal and one Non-Executive Director namely, Mr.
Amitabh Agrawal. Mr. Maman Chand Jain is the Chairman of the Nomination
and Remuneration Committee.
Stakeholders Relationship Committee
As at March 31,2015, the Stakeholders Relationship Committee comprised
of Two Independent Directors namely, Mr. Maman Chand Jain & Mr. Ashwani
Kumar Jindal and one Non-Executive Director namely, Mr. Amitabh
Agrawal. Mr. Ashwani Kumar Jindal is the Chairman of the Stakeholders
Relationship Committee.
Risk Management Committee
As at March 31,2015, the Risk Management Committee comprised of One
Whole Time Directors namely, Mr. Chaitanya Agrawal and one
Non-Executive Director namely, Mr. Amitabh Agrawal. Mr. Chaitanya
Agrawal is the Chairman of the Risk Management Committee.
NON-MANDATORY COMMITTEE Management Committee
As at March 31, 2015, the Management Committee comprised of one
Executive Director namely Mr. Suresh Chandra Agrawal, one Managing
Director namely, Mr. Piyush Agrawal, one Whole Time Directors namely,
Mr. Chaitanya Agrawal and one Independent Director Mr. Ashwani Kumar
Jindal. Mr. Piyush Agrawal is the Chairman of the Management Committee.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
As provided under Section 92(3) of the Act, the extract of annual
return is given in Annexure I in the prescribed Form MGT-9, which forms
part of this report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required
under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 form
part of this Report and are annexed as Annexure II. There are no
employees who are drawing remuneration in excess of the limits as set
out in provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act and the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
EMPLOYEES BENEFITS
Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined
contribution scheme. The contributions to the provident fund are
charged to the statement to the profit and loss for the year when the
contributions are due.
Pending determination of liability for gratuity payable, no provision
has been made in the accounts for expenses of gratuity. The expenditure
on account of gratuity is accounted in the year of payment. On account
of non provision of gratuity payable, the profit has been over stated
but the same cannot be quantified in absence of exact amount payable
under this account
CODES, STANDARDS AND POLICIES AND COMPLIANCES THEREUNDER
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT
PERSONNEL
Your Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for its Board of Directors
and the Senior Management Personnel. The Code requires the Directors and
employees of the Company to act honestly, ethically and with integrity
and in a professional and respectful manner. During the year under
review, the Code of Conduct was revised as per the revised Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement. A Chief Financial Officer with regard to
compliance with the said code, forms part of this Annual Report.
CODE FOR PROHIBITION OF INSIDER TRADING PRACTICES
Your Company has in place a Code for Prevention of Insider Trading
Practices in accordance with the Model Code of Conduct, as prescribed
under Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider
Trading) Regulations, 1992, as amended and has duly complied with the
provisions of the said code. The details of the same are provided in
Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT
WORKPLACE
The Company has in place a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition &
Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace and an Internal
Complaints Committee (ICC) has been constituted thereunder. The primary
objective of the said Policy is to protect the women employees from
sexual harassment at the place of work and also provides for punishment
in case of false and malicious representations. The details of the same
are provided in Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual
Report.
NOMINATION REMUNERATION & EVALUATION POLICY
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration
Committee framed a Nomination Remuneration & Evaluation Policy, which,
inter-alia, lays down the criteria for identifying the persons who are
qualified to be appointed as Directors and/or Senior Management
Personnel of the Company, alongwith the criteria for determination of
remuneration of Directors, KMPs and other employees and their
evaluation and includes other matters, as prescribed under the
provisions of Section178 of Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement. The details of the same are provided in Corporate
Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT
Cranex Limited has in place comprehensive risk assessment and
minimization procedures, which are reviewed by the Board periodically.
During the year, as per the requirements of Listing Agreement with the
Stock Exchanges, a Risk Management Committee was constituted by the
Board of Directors in its meeting held on 14th November, 2014 with the
responsibility of preparation of Risk Management Plan, reviewing and
monitoring the same on regular basis, to identify and review critical
risks on regular basis, to update Risk Register on quarterly basis, to
report key changes in critical risks to the Board on an ongoing basis,
to report critical risks to Audit Committee in detail on yearly basis
and such other functions as may be prescribed by the Board.
Further, the Company identifies risks, and control systems are
instituted to ensure that the risks in each business process are
mitigated. The one Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Mr. Ajay Pradhan is
responsible for the overall risk governance in the Company and reports
directly to the Risk Management Committee, which consists of various
functional heads. The Board provides oversight and reviews the Risk
Management Policy on a quarterly basis.
In the opinion of the Board there has been no identification of
elements of risk that may threaten the existence of the Company.
DISCLOSURE ON WHISTLE-BLOWER POLICY /VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has established a vigil mechanism and formulated
Whistle-Blower Policy in the meeting of Board of Directors held on held
14th November, 2014 through which Directors, employees and business
associates may report unethical behavior, malpractices, wrongful
conduct, fraud, violation of Company's code of conduct without fear of
reprisal. The Company has set up a Direct Touch initiative, under which
all Directors, employees, business associates have direct access to the
Chairman of the Audit Committee, and also to a three-member direct
touch team established for this purpose. The direct touch team
comprises one senior woman member so that women employees of the
Company feel free and secure while lodging their complaints under the
policy. Further information on the subject can be referred in Corporate
Governance Report.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORTS
M/s PARVEEN RASTOGI & COCompany Secretaries, were appointed as
Secretarial Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2014-15
pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Secretarial
Audit Report submitted by them in the prescribed Form MR- 3 is attached
as 'Annexure III' and forms part of this report. There are no
qualifications or observations or other remarks of the Secretarial
Auditors in the Report issued by them for the financial year 2014-15
which call for any explanation from the Board of Directors.
STATUTORY AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORTS
M/s. P.D. Mittal & Co., Chartered Accountants, have been appointed as
Statutory Auditors of the Company, to hold office from the conclusion
of 39th Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of 42th Annual
General Meeting of the Company to be held in 2017, subject to
ratification of the appointment by the Members at every subsequent
Annual General Meeting, as per the provisions of Companies Act, 2013.
There is one observations (including any qualification, reservation,
adverse remark or disclaimer) of the Auditors in their Audit Report
i.e. "accounting standards 22- provision of deferred tax liability
either for the current year or in respect of the past". For this the
Board would like to inform that the Company has not created provision
of deferred tax liability since it will not lead any major financial
impact. Further, the notes to accounts referred to in the Auditor's
Report are self-explanatory.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
Related party transactions entered during the financial year under
review are disclosed in Note No.30 of the Financial Statements of the
company for the financial year ended March 31, 2015. These transactions
entered were at an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of
business. There were no materially significant related party
transactions with the Company's Promoters, Directors, Management or
their relatives, which could have had a potential conflict with the
interests of the Company. Form AOC-2, containing the note on the
aforesaid related party transactions is enclosed herewith as
Annexure-IV.
The Policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing
with related party transactions as approved by the Board may be
accessed on the Company's website.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments have been
disclosed in the financial statements.
EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION SCHEME
During the year under review, the Company has not allotted any shares
under Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) and hence no disclosure is
required to be made in compliance with Clause 12 of the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Employee Stock Option Scheme and Employee
Stock Purchase Scheme) Regulations, 1999.
DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
As per Clause 49 of the listing agreements entered into with the stock
exchanges, corporate governance report with auditors' certificate
thereon and management discussion and analysis are attached, which form
part of this report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the details of
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo are as follows:
A. Conservation of Energy
a) Energy conservation measures taken :
* The Company has always been conscious of the need for the
conservation of energy and optimum utilisation of available resources
and has been steadily making progress towards this end.
* The company has taken lot of initiatives for reduction in power cost
by improving the production processes. Production process of the
company does not require much power.
* There is an optimum ratio of glass windows to utilise natural light
and proper insulation / ventilation to balance temperature and reduce
heat.
b) Impact of above measures :
* The above measures will results in lower energy consumption,
significant reduction in Carbon emissions, and hedge against continuous
energy rate increase.
B. Technology Absorption, Adaptation And Innovation
The company has successfully absorbed the technology for the
development of various new models of the cranes. Your company is
constantly improving its technology to match world standards, which is
reflected in the new orders being received from very quality conscious
customers.
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
S. Particulars Current Year Amount Previous Year
No. (in Rs.) Amount
(in Rs.)
1. Foreign Exchange Earned 30,74,905 27,61,002
2. Foreign Exchange Outgo 7,80,689 40,11,019
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Management Discussion and Analysis for the year as stipulated under
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is separately given and forms part
of this Annual Report provides a more detailed analysis on the
performance of individual businesses and their outlook.
REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate
Governance and adhere to the corporate governance requirements set out
by SEBI. The report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause
49 of the Listing Agreement is separately given and forms part of this
Annual Report. The requisite certificate from a Practicing Company
Secretary confirming compliance of the conditions of Corporate
Governance is attached to the Report on Corporate Governance.
DIRECTOR
Mr. Piyush Agrawal, Director of the Company, retires by rotation and
being eligible, offers himself for reappointment. Your directors
solicit your approval for his reappointment as a director of the
Company.
Mr. Anil Jain has resigned from the post of Independent Director w.e.f.
15th December, 2014
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNELS
The Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) in the Company as per Section 2(51)
and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 are as follows:
1. Mr. Piyush Agarwal  (Managing Director),
2. Mr. Chaitanya Agrawal  (Chief Financial officer & Whole Time
Director),
3. Ms. Khushboo Verma - (Company Secretary).
During the year under review Mr. Birendra Kumar has resigned from the
post of Company Secretary w.e.f. 31.08.2014. Ms. Khushboo Verma was
appointed as Company Secretary of the Company w.e.f. 31.08.2014 and as
Key Managerial Personnel w.e.f. 06.09.2014.
Mr. Chaitanya Agrawal was appointed as a Chief Financial officer & Key
Managerial Personnel of the of the Company w.e.f. 24.04.2015 under
section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have submitted the declaration of
independence, as required pursuant to section 149 (7) of the Companies
Act, 2013 stating that they meet the criteria of independence as
provided in sub-section (6).
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
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 and the date of this Report.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND LISTING OF SHARES
The paid up equity share capital as on 31st March 2015 was Rs.
60,000,000/- (Rupees Six Crores). There was no public issue, rights
issue, bonus issue or preferential issue etc. during the year. The
Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights, sweat
equity shares nor has it granted any stock options
The Company's shares are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited
(BSE), and are actively traded. The company has paid the listing fees
to Bombay Stock Exchanges for the year 2015-16.
DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no
amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from public was
outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
INDUSTRIAL RELATION
The Company maintained healthy, cordial and harmonious industrial
relations at all levels. The enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of
Employees have enabled the Company at good position in the industry. It
has taken various steps to improve productivity across organization.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors place on record their gratitude to the Central
Government, State Governments and Company's Bankers for the assistance,
co-operation and encouragement they extended to the Company. Your
Directors also wish to place on record their sincere thanks and
appreciation for the continuing support and unstinting efforts of
investors, vendors, dealers, business associates and employees in
ensuring an excellent all around operational performance.
By Order of the Board of Directors
For Cranex Limited
Sd/- Sd/-
(Piyush Agrawal) (Suresh Chandra Agrawal)
Place: New Delhi Managing director Chairman
Date: 07.09.2015 DIN: 01761004 DIN: 01958471
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Directors are happy to present the 39th Annual Report of the
Company together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended March
31st 2014.
FINANCIAL RESULTS (Amount in Rupees)
Current year Prev. year
ended ended
(12 months) (12 months)
31-03-2014 31-03-2013
1. Gross Revenue 144,540,762 205,642,786
2. Profit before interest & Depreciation 10,041,238 10,020,550
3. Interest (Working Capital) 3,188,806 2,055,098
4. Profit after Interest but before
depreciation 6,852,432 7,965,452
5. Depreciation 1,844,899 1,879,503
6. Profit/loss after depreciation 5,007,533 6,085,949
7. Exceptional Items 0 23,027
8. Profit before Extra ordinary
items & tax 5,007,533 6,108,976
9. Extra ordinary items 0 0
10. Profit before tax 5,007,533 6,108,976
11. Provision for tax 1,704,720 1,948,128
12. Profit/loss after tax 3,302,813 4,160,848
Earnings per share
(face value Rs.10/-)
Basic 0.55 0.69
Diluted 0.55 0.69
The above figures have been regrouped/reclassified as necessary as per
the Revised Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956. The financial
figures given in the attached Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss A/c have
also been regrouped/reclassified as necessary.
DIVIDEND
Keeping in view the present financial position of the company, your
Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year ended 31st March
2014.
PERFORMANCE
The country is experiencing a huge economic downturn, which has
affected your Company as well. Revenues have been lower as compared to
last year. However, due to better efficiency and cost management, the
Company has remained profitable.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS OUTLOOK
India is currently passing through an economic crisis and Govt has
scaled down planned expenditure resulting in a down slide in Capital
Goods industry, the main stake of your company. Many Infrastructure
projects - in which your Company''s products are used - are on hold.
These factors are likely to affect the turnover and profitability of
your company.
However, your Directors are happy to report that there is ample order
booking and are confident that your Company will perform well in the
coming years.
DEMATERIALIZATION OF SHARES
As the Members are aware, the Company''s shares are in the compulsory
demat mode facilitated through NSDL and CDSL. Your Directors earnestly
appeal to all of you to Demat your shares of the company and derive the
benefits of holding the shares in electronic form.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under section 217(1AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 it is
hereby stated that:
The directors report that:
i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed.
ii) The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and
loss account of the company for that period.
iii) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
iv) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
v) 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.
vi) 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.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company is committed to the standards of Corporate Governance and
in this direction has laid down well documented internal policies,
procedures including Board and Committee procedures and practices in
particular relation with Shareholders, Customers, Suppliers and
Employees in order to enhance the long-term Shareholder value and
maximize interest of all stakeholders.
Your Company has complied with the provisions of Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement relating to Corporate Governance.
A detailed Report on Corporate Governance and a Certificate from the
Auditors of your Company regarding the compliance of conditions of
Corporate Governance and a Management Discussion and Analysis report
have been attached to form part of the Annual Report.
DIRECTORS
Mr. Suresh Chandra Agrawal, Director of the Company, retires by
rotation and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment. Your
directors solicit your approval for his reappointment as a director of
the Company.
Mr. Amitabh Agrawal and Ms. Asha Agarwal were appointed as Additional
Directors w.e.f 13th February, 2014.They will hold office upto the date
of ensuing Annual General Meeting and will be re-appointed in the
Annual General Meeting.
WOMAN DIRECTOR
In order to comply with the provision of appointment of Woman Director
as mention in Section 149 of Companies Act, 2013, Ms. Asha Agarwal has
been appointed as Woman Director of the Company.
MATERIAL CHANGE
There was no material change affecting the financial position of the
Company between the date of balance Sheet and the date of this Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
During the period under review, the company had no employees who are
covered under section 217(2A) Companies Act 1956.
PUBLIC DEPOSIT
During the year under review your company has not invited any deposits
from the Public U/s 58 A Act of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975.
LISTING OF SECURITIES
At present the securities of the Company are listed at Bombay Stock
Exchange. The company has paid the listing fees to Bombay Stock
Exchanges for the year 2014-15.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Pursuant to the provisions of clause 49 of the listing agreement, the
Company had constituted an Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
consisting of three independent Non Executive Directors. Jain holds the
office as Chairman of the Committee. During the year under review, Shri
Ashwani K. Jindal and Shri M.C. Jain were the other members of the
Audit Committee.
The terms of reference stipulated by the Board to the Audit Committee
are as contained under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, i.e
a. Oversight of the Company''s financial reporting process and the
disclosure of its financial information.
b. Recommending the appointment and removal of external auditors,
fixation of audit fee and also approval for payment for any other
services.
c. Reviewing with management the annual financial statements before
submission to the board, focussing primarily on (i) any changes in
accounting policies and practices, (ii) major accounting entries based
on exercise of judgement by management, (iii) qualifications in draft
audit report, (iv) significant adjustments arising out of audit, (v)
the going concern assumption, (vi) compliance with accounting
standards, (vii) compliance with Stock Exchange and legal requirements
concerning financial statements and (viii) any related party
transactions i.e. transactions of the company of material nature, with
promoters or the management, their subsidiaries or relatives etc. that
may have potential conflict with the interests of Company at large.
d. Reviewing with the management, external and internal auditors, and
the adequacy of internal control systems.
e. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit functions.
f. Discussion with internal auditors any significant findings and
follow up there on.
g. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the
internal auditors into matters where there is suspected fraud or
irregularity or a failure of internal control systems of a material
nature and reporting the matter to the board.
h. Discussion with external auditors before the audit commences nature
and scope of audit as well as have post - audit discussion to ascertain
any area of concern.
i. Reviewing the Company''s financial and risk management policies.
AUDITORS
M/s. P.D.Mittal & Co. Chartered Accountants the company''s Auditors
retire at the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting and being
eligible offer themselves for reappointment which, if made, will be in
confirmation with the provisions of Section 139 of Companies Act, 2013
and Rules made thereunder.
AUDITORS'' OBSERVATION
Observations of the Auditors, if any when read together with the
relevant notes on accounts and accounting policies are self-explanatory
and do not require any further comments.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
The Board appointed M/s Kudsia & Associates, Chartered Accountants, to
act as company''s Internal Auditor, for the year 2014-15.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
The Board appointed M/s Praveen Rastogi & Co., Practising Company
Secretary, to act as company''s Secretarial Auditors for the year
2014-15.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors commend the continuing commitment and dedication of
employees at all levels. The Directors would also like to thank all
other stakeholder, including bankers and other business associates, who
have provided sustained support and encouragement. This has
understandably, been critical for all the Company''s success The
Directors look forward to their continued support in the years to come.
By Order of the Board
For Cranex Limited
Place : New Delhi
Dated: 06-09-2014
S.C. Agrawal
Chairman
(DIN : 01958471)
Mar 31, 2013
The Directors are happy to present the 38th Annual Report of the
Company together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended
March 31st,2013
FINANCIAL RESULTS (Amount in Rupees)
Current
year ended Prev. year
ended
(12 months) (12 months)
31-03-2013 31-03-2012
1. Gross Revenue 205,642,786 204,654,717
2. Profit before interest
& Depreciation 10,020,550 11,102,953
3. Interest (Working Capital) 2,055,098 3,590,769
4. Profit after Interest but
before depreciation 7,965,452 7,512,184
5. Depreciation 1,879,503 1,802,194
6. Profit/loss after depreciation 6,085,949 5,709,990
7. Exceptional Items 23,027 0
8. Profit before Extra ordinary
items & tax 6,108,976 5,709,990
9. Extra ordinary items 0 31,013,879
10. Profit before tax 6,108,976 36,723,869
11. Provision for tax 1,948,128 3,369,818
12. Profit/loss after tax 4,160,848 33,354,051
Earnings per share
(face value Rs.10/-)
Basic 0.69 5.56
Diluted
The above figures have been regrouped/reclassified as necessary as per
the Revised Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956. The financial
figures given in the attached Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss A/c have
also been regrouped/reclassified as necessary.
DIVIDEND:
Keeping in view the present financial position of the company, your
Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year ended 31st March
2013.
PERFORMANCE:
Your Company has been able to achieve slightly higher turnover, in
spite of depressed economic situation of the country, compared to
previous year, and has been able to report an operating profit of
Rs.87.57 lacs before other income, interest, depreciation and tax.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS OUTLOOK:
It may please be appreciated that India is currently passing through an
economic crisis and Govt has scaled down planned expenditure resulting
in a down slide in Capital Goods industry, the main stake of your
company.
Inflation is very high and does not seem to reduce in the near future.
These factors are likely to affect the turnover and profitability of
your company.
However, your Directors are trying their best to meet the adverse
economic condition prevailing and likely to prevail in the near future.
DEMATERIALIZATION OF SHARES:
As the Members are aware, the Company''s shares are in the compulsory
demat mode facilitated through NSDL and CDSL. Your Directors earnestly
appeal to all of you to Demat your shares of the company and derive the
benefits of holding the shares in electronic form.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the requirement under Sec.217(2AA) of the Company''s Act,
1956 with respect to Directors'' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby
confirmed:
1. That in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended
31s'' March 2013, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed
along with proper explanation relating to material departures.
2. That the Directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgement and estimates that were
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the Financial Year and of the
profit or loss of your Company for the year under review.
3. That the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities if, as and when they arise.
4. That the Directors had prepared the accounts for the year ended
March 31s''.2013 on a "Going Concern" basis.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Your Company is committed to the standards of Corporate Governance and
in this direction has laid down well documented internal policies,
procedures including Board and Committee procedures and practices in
particular relation with Shareholders, Customers, Suppliers and
Employees in order to enhance the long-term Shareholder value and
maximize interest of all stakeholders. j
Your Company has complied with the provisions of Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement relating to Corporate Governance.
A detailed Report on Corporate Governance and a Certificate from the
Auditors of your Company regarding the compliance of conditions of
Corporate Governance and a Management Discussion and Analysis report
have been attached to form part of the Annual Report.
DIRECTORS:
In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Company''s Articles of Association, retires Mr.A.K. Jain, Director of
the Company, retires by rotation and being eligible, offers himself for
reappointment. Your directors solicit your approval for his
reappointment as a director of the Company.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
During the period under review, the company had no employee who are
covered under section 217(2 A) Companies Act 1956.
FIXED DEPOSIT
During the year under review your company has not invited any deposits
from the Public U/s 58 A Act of the Companies Act, 1956.
LISTING
At present the securities of the Company are listed at Bombay Stock
Exchange. The company has paid the listing fees to Bombay Stock
Exchanges for the current year.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Pursuant to the provisions of clause 49 of the listing agreement, the
Company had constituted an Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
consisting of three independent Non Executive Directors. Shri Anil
K.Jain holds the office as Chairman of the Committee. During the year
under review Shri Ashwani K.Jindal and Shri M.C.Jain were the other
members of the Audit Committee.
The terms of reference stipulated by the Board to the Audit Committee
are, as contained under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, i.e
a. Oversight of the Company''s financial reporting process and the
disclosure of its financial information.
b. Recommending the appointment and removal of external auditors,
fixation of audit fee and also approval for payment for any other
services.
c. Reviewing with management the annual financial statements before
submission to the board, focussing primarily on (i) any changes in
accounting policies and practices, (ii) major accounting entries based
on exercise of judgement by management, (iii) qualifications in draft
audit report, (iv) significant adjustments arising out of audit, (v)
the going concern assumption, (vi) compliance with accounting
standards, (vii) compliance with Stock Exchange and legal requirements
concerning financial statements and (viii) any related party
transactions i.e. transactions of the company of material nature, with
promoters or the management, their subsidiaries or relatives etc. that
may have potential conflict with the interests of Company at large.
d. Reviewing with the management, external and internal auditors, and
the adequacy of internal control systems.
e. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit functions.
f. Discussion with internal auditors any significant findings and
follow up there on.
g. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the
internal auditors into matters where there is suspected fraud or
irregularity or a failure of internal control systems of a material
nature and reporting the matter to the board.
h. Discussion with external auditors before the audit commences nature
and scope of audit as well as have post - audit discussion to ascertain
any area of concern.
i. Reviewing the Company''s financial and risk management policies.
AUDITORS:
M/s. P.D.Mittal & Co. Chartered Accountants the company''s Auditors
retire at the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting and being
eligible offer themselves for reappointment which, if made, will be in
confirmation with the provisions of Section 224(1B)of CompaniesAct,
1956.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR:
The Board appointed M/s Brajesh Kumar & Associates, practising Company
secretary, to act as company''s Secretarial Auditors so that their
Secretarial audit Report could form a part of the company''s Annual
Report of next AGM.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors commend the continuing commitment and dedication of
employees at all levels. The Directors would also like to thank all
other stakeholder, including bankers and other business associates, who
have provided sustained support and encouragement. This has
understandably, been critical for all the Company''s success The
Directors look forward to their continued support in the years to come,
On behalf of the Board of Directors
S.C. Agrawal
Place: New Delhi (DIN : 01958471)
Dated: 04-08-2013 Chairman
Mar 31, 2012
TO THE MEMBERS OF CRANEX LIMITED
The Directors are happy to present the 37th Annual Report of the
Company together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended March
31st 2012
FINANCIAL RESULTS (Amount in Rupees)
Current
year ended Prev. year
ended
(12 months) (12 months)
31-03-2012 31-03-2011
1. Gross Revenue 2046.55 1857.34
2. Profit before finance
Costs & Depreciation 111.02 141.98
3. Finance Costs 35.91 19.63
4. Depreciation 18.02 17.26
5. Profit/loss after depreciation 57.10 105.07
6. Extra ordinary Income 310.13 0.00
7. Provision for tax 33.70 44.33
8. Profit/loss after tax 333.54 60.74
The above figures have been regrouped/reclassified as necessary as per
the Revised Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956. The financial
figures given in the attached Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss A/c have
also been regrouped/reclassified as necessary.
DIVIDEND
Keeping in view the present financial position of the Company, your
Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year ended 31st March
2012.
PERFORMANCE
Your Company has been able to achieve a higher Turnover of about 10%
compared to previous year. The Net Profit has gone up due to an
Extraordinary Income of Rs 3.1 Crores realised due to a one-time gain
from land development activities. However, there has been greater
pressure on operating margins due to increase in input costs and lower
selling prices arising from the economic slowdown and higher inflation.
The Company reported higher Extraordinary Income arising from non-core
business activities.
BIFR
The net worth of the Company had turned positive and the Hon''ble BIR
has discharged the Company from the purview of BIFR accordingly.
SECRETARIALAUDITOR
You are requested to approve appointment of M/s Brajesh Kumar &
Associates, practising Company secretary, to act as company''s
Secretarial Auditors so that their Secretarial audit Report could form
a part of the company''s Annual Report of next AGM.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONSANDANALYSIS OUTLOOK
In spite of the economic slowdown, infrastructure and industrial growth
still requires large number of cranes. Since your Company is an old
established manufacturer of such equipment, we are able to generate
sufficient orders.
However, it may be kept in mind that due to the economic slow down in
the country and overseas, the capital goods industry, which is the main
line of your Company''s business, is likely to be seriously affected.
Your Company enjoys a special position in the crane industry and your
Directors are trying their best to tide over the present downturn in
infrastructural projects which are the main customers of capital goods.
SUBSIDIARY
The Company''s wholly owned subsidiary Company " Crane International
Inc", in USA has reported a loss in the current year due to the
continued severe economic recession in USA and consequent reduction of
revenue. The results of the Company for the year ended 31st December2011
are annexed in this Annual report.
DEMATERIALIZATION OF SHARES
As the Members are aware, the Company''s shares are in the compulsory
demat mode facilitated through NSDL and CDSL. Your Directors earnestly
appeal to all of you to Demat your shares of the company and derive the
benefits of holding the shares in electronic form.
DIRECTORS''RESPONSIBILITYSTATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Sec.217(2AA) of the Company''s
Acr,1956 with respect to Directors'' Responsibility Statement, it is
hereby confirmed:
1. That in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended
31st March 2012, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed
along with prospered plantation relating to material departures.
2. That the Directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgment and estimates that were
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the Financial Year and of the
profit or loss of your Company for the year under review.
3. That the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act,1956 for safeguarding the assets of the
Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities
if, as and when they arise.
4. That the Directors had prepared the accounts for the year ended
March 31st 2012 on a "Going Concern" basis.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company is committed to the standards of Corporate Governance and
in this direction has laid down well documented internal policies,
procedures including Board and Committee procedures and practices in
particular relation with Shareholders, Customers, Suppliers and
Employees in order to enhance the long-term Shareholder valueand
maximize interest of all stakeholders.
Your Company has complied with the provisions of Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement relating to Corporate Governance.
A detailed Report on Corporate Governance and a Certificate from the
Auditors of your Company regarding the compliance of conditions of
Corporate Governance and a Management Discussion and Analysis report
have been attached to form part of the Annual Report.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Company''s Articles of Association, Mr. M C. Jain, Director of the
Company, retires by rotation and being eligible offers himself for
reappointment. Your directors solicit your approval for his
reappointment as a director of the company.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the period under review, the company had no employee who are
covered under section 217(2 A) Companies Act 1956.
FIXEDDEPOSIT
During the year under review your company has not invited any deposits
from the public under Section 58Aof the Companies Act, 1956.
LISTING
At present the securities of the Company are listed at Bombay Stock
Exchange. The company has paid the listing fees to Bombay Stock
Exchanges for the current year.
AUDITCOMMITTEE
Pursuant to the provisions of clause 49 of the listing agreement, the
Company had constituted an Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
consisting of three independent Non Executive Directors. Shri Anil
K.Jain holds the office as Chairman of the Committee. During the year
under review Shri Ashwani K. Jindal and Shri M.C.Jain were also the
members of the Audit Committee.
The terms of reference stipulated by the Board to the Audit Committee
are, as contained under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, i.e
a. Oversight of the Company''s financial reporting process and the
disclosure of its financial information.
b. Recommending the appointment and removal of external auditors,
fixation of audit fee and also approval for payment for any
the services.
c. Reviewing with management the annual financial statements before
submission to the board, focusing primarily on (i) any changes in
accounting policies and practices, (ii) major accounting entries based
on exercise of judgement by management, (iii) qualifications in draft
audit report, (iv) significant adjustments arising out of audit, (v)
the going concern assumption, (vi) compliance with accounting
standards, (vii) compliance with Stock Exchange and legal requirements
concerning financial statements and (viii) any related party
transactions i.e. transactions of the company of material nature, with
promoters or the management, their subsidiaries or relatives etc. that
may have potential conflict with the interests of Company at large.
d. Reviewing with the management, external and internal auditors, and
the adequacy of internal control systems.
e. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit functions.
f. Discussion with internal auditors any significant findings and
follow up there on.
g. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the
internal auditors into matters where there is suspected fraud or
irregularity or a failure of internal control systems of a material
nature and reporting the matter to the board.
h. Discussion with external auditors before the audit commences nature
and scope of audit as well as have post -audit discussion to ascertain
any area of concern.
i. Reviewing the Company''s financial and risk management policies.
AUDITORS
M/s. P.D.Mittal & Co. Chartered Accountants the company''s Auditors retire
at the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer
themselves for reappointment which, if made, will be in confirmation
with the provisions of Section 224 (1B) of Companies Act, 1956.
SECRETARIALAUDITOR
You are informed that the board re-appointed M/s Brajesh Kumar &
Associates, practicing Company secretary, New Delhi toactas company''s
Secretarial Auditors.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors commend the continuing commitment and dedication of
employees at all levels. The Directors would also like to thank all
other stakeholder, including bankers and other business associates, who
have provided sustained support and encouragement. This has
understandably, been critical for all the Company''s success The
Directors look forward to their continued support in the years to come,
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Place :New Delhi Piyush Agrawal Anil K. Jain
Dated: 03-09-2012 Managing Director Director
Mar 31, 2009
The Directors are happy to present the 34th Annual Report of the
Company together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended March
31st.2009
FINANCIAL RESULTS: (amount in rupees)
Current year ended Prev. year ended
31 - 03 - 2009 31 - 03 - 2008
(12 months) (12 months)
1. Gross Revenue 12,60,91,883 5,64,70,939
2. Profit before interest &
depreciation 1,62,62,681 54,16,500
3. Interest (working capital) 6,31,005 2,74,226
4. Interest (Term Loan settlement
PICUP) 0.00 56,01,352
5. Profit after Interest but before
depreciation 1,56,31,676 (4,59,078)
6. Depreciation 4,84,419 13,19,602
7. Amortization of old P&M 1,16,07,394 00000000
8. Profit/loss after depreciation 35,39,863 (17,78,680)
9. Fringe benefit tax 92,705 74,281
10. Provision for tax NA NA
11. Profit/loss after tax 34,47,158 (18,52,961)
DIVIDEND:
Keeping in view the present financial position of the company, your
Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year ended 31s.March
2009.
PERFORMANCE:
Your Company has recorded an increase of+119.49 % in turnover for the
year over the previous year. For replacement of old plant and
machineries, a sum of Rs. 1,16,07,394 has been provided for
amortization.
BACKGROUND OF REFERENCE TO BIFR
Your company, manufacturing EOT Cranes was profitable till the year
ended 31st March 2000. In the year 1998, it ventured into a new project
to manufacture Stainless Steel Wires, at its Sahibabad unit , to
manufacture wire ropes required for its marine cranes. This project,
however, failed causing very heavy losses. To meet pressing demands of
creditors, all unencumbered assets had to be sold
The net worth of the Company became negative and under statutory
provisions of SICA, reference was made to the Honble BIFR in January
2002 where it was registered as case No. 112/02 and again next year as
case No. 167/03
The Honble BIFR appointed PICUP as the Operating Agency (OA) who were
the only Secured Creditors, with directions to prepare a Draft
Rehabilitation Scheme (DRS) As the Company paid off PICUP under an OTS,
the Honble BIFR appointed IDBI as the Operating Agency (OA) in place
of PICUP and directed to prepare a revised DRS.
FUTURE OUTLOOK
The revised DRS, envisages reduction of capital by 90 % adjusting part
of the accumulated losses, and issue of fresh new 29,00,000 Equity
Shares of Rs. 10/-each and allotment on Preferential basis making up
the new Fully Paid up Equity of the Company Rs.350 lacs only, will be
submitted to IDBI for their scrutiny and preparation of a Fully tied-up
scheme for submission tolhe Honble BIFR. After the revised scheme is
Sanctioned by the Honble BIFR, your company will be out of BIFR and
will be able to get need based finance from banks and be able to grow
to its full potential
SUBSIDIARY
The Companys Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company" Cranex International,
Inc, in Virginia (U.S.A) has been working satisfactorily and has
reported good results. However, audited results have not yet been
received for the year ended 318. Dec 2008. The provisional details
required under Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956 has been enclosed
herewith in thisAnnual report.
DEMATERIALIZATION OF SHARES
As the Members are aware, the Companys shares are in the compulsory
demat mode facilitated through NSDL and CDSL. Your Directors earnestly
appeal to all of you to Demat your shares of the company and derive the
benefits of holding the shares in electronic form.
DIRECTORSRESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Sec.217 (2AA) of the Companys Acr,
1956 with respect to Directors Responsibility Statement, it is hereby
confirmed-
1 That in the preparation of ,ue annual accounts for the year ended
31s" March 2009, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed
along with proper explanation relating to material departures.
2 That the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgement and estimates that were reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the Financial Year and of the profit or
loss of your Company for the year under review.
3 That the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act,1956 for safeguarding the assets of the
Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities
if, as and when they arise.
4 That the Directors had prepared the accounts for the year ended March
31 st 2009 on a "Going Concern" basis
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company is committed to the standards of Corporate Governance and
in this direction has laid down well documented internal policies,
procedures including Board and Committee procedures and practices in
particular relation with Shareholders, Customers, Suppliers and
Employees in order to enhance the long-term Shareholder value and
-naximize interest of all stakeholders. Your Company has complied with
the provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement relating to
Corporate Governance. A detailed Report on Corporate Governance and a
Certificate from the Auditors of your Company regarding the compliance
of conditions of Corporate Governance and a Management Discussion and
Analysis report have been attached to form part of the Annual Report.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act,1956 and the
Companys Articles of Association, Mr.Ashwin Kumar Jindal, Director of
the Company, retires by rotation and being eligible offers himself for
reappointment. Your directors solicit your approval for his
reappointment as a director of the company.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the period under review, the company had no employee who are
covered under section 217(2 A) Companies Act 1956.
FIXED DEPOSIT
During the year under review your company has not invited any deposits
from the Public U/s 58 A Act of the Companies Act, 1956.
LISTING
At present the securities of the Company are listed at Bombay Stock
Exchange. The company has paid the listing fees to Bombay Stock
Exchanges for the current year. Action for de-listing from Delhi Stock
Exchange has been taken as approved by you in the last AGM.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Pursuant to the provisions of clause 49 of the listing agreement, the
Company had constituted an Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
consisting of three independent Non Executive Directors. Shri Anil
K.Jain holds the office as Chairman of the Committee. During the year
under review Shri Ashwani K.Jindal and Shri M.C.Jain were also the
members of the Audit Committee. The terms of reference stipulated by
the Board to the Audit Committee are, as contained under Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement, i.e
a Oversight of the Companys financial reporting process and the
disclosure of its financial information.
b Recommending the appointment and removal of external auditors,
fixation of audit fee and also approval for payment for any other
services.
c Reviewing with management the annual financial statements before
submission to the board, focussing primarily on (i) any changes in
accounting policies and practices, (ii) major accounting entries based
on exercise of judgement by management, (iii) qualifications in draft
audit report, (iv) significant adjustments arising out of audit, (v)
the going concern assumption, (vi) compliance with accounting
standards, (vii) compliance with Stock Exchange and legal requirements
concerning financial statements and (viii) any related party
transactions i.e. transactions of the company of material nature, with
promoters or the management, their subsidiaries or relatives etc. that
may have potential conflict with the interests of Company at large.
d Reviewing with the management, external and internal auditors, and
the adequacy of internal control systems.
e Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit functions.
f Discussion with internal auditors any significant findings and follow
up there on.
g Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the internal
auditors into matters where there is suspected fraud or irregularity or
a failure of internal control systems of a material nature and
reporting the matter to the board.
h Discussion with external auditors before the audit commences nature
and scope of audit as well as have post - audit discussion to ascertain
any area of concern.
i reviewing the Companys financial and risk management policies.
AUDITORS:
M/s. P.D.Mittal & Co. Chartered Accountants the companys Auditors
retire at the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting and being
eligible offer themselves for reappointment which, if made, will be in
confirmation with the provisions of Section 224 (1B) of Companies Act,
1956.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors commend the continuing commitment and dedication of
employees at all levels. The Directors would also like to thank all
other stakeholder, including bankers and other business associates, who
have provided sustained support and encouragement. This has
understandably, been critical for all the Companys success The
Directors look forward to their continued support in the years to come.
NewDelhi On behalf of the Board of Directors
01-09-2009 (S.C.Agrawal)
Chairman.
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