Mar 31, 2024
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 41st Annual Report on the Standalone and Consolidated Audited Statement of Accounts of Kanani Industries Limited [âthe Company"]for the Financial Year ended March 31,2024.
The summarized financial performance of the Company for the FY 2023-24 and FY 2022-23 is given below:
( in Lakhs)
|
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
||
|
2023-2024 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
2022-2023 |
|
|
Revenue from operations |
4682.29 |
8049.26 |
22,281.39 |
27,049.70 |
|
Other Income |
93.25 |
11.97 |
93.25 |
11.97 |
|
Total Revenue |
4775.54 |
8061.23 |
22,374.63 |
27,061.67 |
|
Total Expenses |
4754.27 |
7997.64 |
22,307.68 |
26,829.79 |
|
Profit/(Loss) before exceptional and extraordinary items and tax |
21.26 |
63.59 |
66.95 |
231.89 |
|
Exceptional Items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Extraordinary Items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Net Profit Before Tax |
21.26 |
63.59 |
66.95 |
231.89 |
|
Provision for Tax |
||||
|
- Current Tax |
3.32 |
9.92 |
4.43 |
11.31 |
|
- Deferred Tax (Liability)/Asset |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
- Excess/(short) provision for earlier years |
0.80 |
3.28 |
0.80 |
3.28 |
|
Net Profit After Tax |
17.14 |
50.38 |
61.73 |
217.30 |
|
Profit/(Loss) from Discontinued operations |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Tax Expense of Discontinued operations |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Profit/(Loss) from Discontinued operations (after tax) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Profit/(Loss) for the period |
17.15 |
50.38 |
61.73 |
217.30 |
|
Other Comprehensive Income - Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss |
||||
|
- Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
- Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
- Income tax relating to items that will be reclassified to profit or loss |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Total Comprehensive income for the period (Comprising Profit (Loss) and Other Comprehensive Income for the period) |
17.15 |
50.38 |
61.73 |
217.30 |
|
Earnings per equity share (for continuing operation): |
||||
|
- Basic (In Rs) |
0.01 |
0.05 |
0.03 |
0.22 |
|
- Diluted (In Rs) |
0.01 |
0.05 |
0.03 |
0.22 |
During the year under review, the Standalone total Income was Rs. 4775.53 lacs as against Rs. 8061.23 lacs for the corresponding previous year.
Total Comprehensive income for the period was Rs. 17.14 lacs as against Rs. 50.38 lacs in the corresponding previous year
During the year under review, the consolidated total Income was Rs. 22,374.63 lacs as against Rs. 27,061.67 lacs for the corresponding previous year.
Total Comprehensive consolidated income for the period was Rs. 61.72 lacs as against Rs. 217.30 lacs in the corresponding previous year State of Affairs and Future Outlook
The Jewelry business will continue its growth path through various initiatives, including launching of new collections & Designs, increasing share of studded jewelry and achieving design leadership. In coming year the Company would drive for strong and profitable growth in all its consumer businesses.
In order to conserve the resources for the further growth of the Company, your Directors think fit not to recommend any dividend for the year under review.
The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire amount of profits in the profit and loss account.
The Management Discussion and Analysis as required in terms of the Listing Regulations is annexed to the report as Annexure I and is incorporated herein by reference and forms an integral part of this report.
As on March 31,2024, the authorized capital of the company is INR 20,00,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Twenty Crores only) consisting of 20,00,00,000 (Twenty Crores) Equity Shares of INR 1/- (Indian Rupee One) each..
During the year company has increased its authorized capital from INR 15,00,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Fifteen Crores only) to INR 20,00,00,000/-(Indian Rupees Twenty Crores only), which was approved by the members of the company at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on January 15, 2024.
The Board of Directors of the Company at their Meeting held on January 31,2024 has allotted 9,89,34,000 (Nine Crores Eighteen Lakhs and Thirty Four Thousand) Equity Shares (âthe Bonus Sharesâ) of the Company of Re. 1/- each (Rupee One only) at par, to be allotted, distributed and credited as fully paid-up to and amongst the members in the proportion of 1:1, One (1) bonus shares for every One (1) existing fully paid up equity shares held by them respectively.
Consequent to the aforesaid allotment of Bonus Shares, the Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company stands increased from Rs. 9,89,34000/-divided into 9,89,34,000 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each to Rs. 19,78,68000/- divided into 19,78,68,000
⢠Inductions / Appointment or Re-appointment of Director:
The NRC is entrusted with the responsibility for developing competency requirements for the Board, based on the Industry, Strategy and Vision of the Company. The Board composition analysis reflects an in-depth understanding of the Company, including its strategies, environment, operations, financial condition and compliance requirements.
The NRC advises the Board on the appointment and re-appointment of Directors and also conducts periodic gap analyses to refresh the Board and reviewing potential candidates'' profiles to ensure they have the required competencies. The NRC also undertakes reference and due diligence checks and meets potential candidates before making recommendations to the Board. The appointee is briefed on the specific requirements for the position, including expected expert knowledge. Once a suitable candidate is identified, the NRC recommends their appointment to the Board for its approval. Upon receiving the NRC''s recommendation, the Board considers the appointment and if approved, recommends the same to the Shareholders for their approval.
1. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, Mr. Harshil Kanani [DIN: 01568262] retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends his re-appointment.
2. Pursuant to the recommendation of the NRC, the Board at its Meeting held on 12th August, 2024, subject to approval of the Shareholders of the Company, considered and approved:
- Mr. Satyam Jaiswal (DIN: 09282921) and Mrs. Shiwaginee Jaiswal (DIN: 08763022, Independent Director were appointed for a first term of five years with effect from August 12, 2024 to August 11,2029, resolution in this behalf is set out at Item Nos. 08 and 09 of the Notice of Annual General Meeting, for Members'' approval.
3. All the directors of the Company have confirmed that they satisfy the fit and proper criteria as prescribed under the applicable regulations and that they are not disqualified from being appointed as directors in terms of Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, Pursuant to Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company are:
|
Sr. No |
Name of KMP |
Designation |
|
1. |
Mr. Premjibhai Kanani |
Whole-time Director & Chairman |
|
2. |
Mr. Harshil Kanani |
Managing Director |
|
3. |
Mr. Darshak Pandya |
Chief Financial Officer |
|
4. |
Mr. Mehul Kundariya |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
During the year, there has been no change in the Key Managerial Personnel.
Your Company had received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet with the criteria of independence as prescribed both under sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 along with Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as independent directors of the Company.
Independent Directors are familiarized with their roles, rights and responsibilities as well as with the nature of industry and business model through induction program at the time of their appointment as Directors and through presentations on economy & industry overview, key regulatory developments, strategy and performance which are made to the Directors from time to time.
Dates for Board Meetings are well decided in advance and communicated to the Board and the intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Agreement. The information as required under Regulation 17(7) read with Schedule II Part A of the LODR is made available to the Board. The agenda and explanatory notes are sent to the Board in advance. The Board periodically reviews compliance reports of all laws applicable to the Company. The Board meets at least once a quarter to review the quarterly financial results and other items on the agenda and also on the occasion of the Annual General Meeting (âAGM'') of the Shareholders. Additional meetings are held, when necessary.
Further, Committees of the Board usually meet on the same day of formal Board Meeting, or whenever the need arises for transacting business. The recommendations of the Committees are placed before the Board for necessary approval and noting.
During the year 06 (Six) Board Meetings were held during the year ended 31st March, 2024, the dates which are 27th May 2023, 8th August 2023, 10th November 2023, 9th December, 2023, 31st January 2023 and 7th February, 2024.
Attendance details of Directors for the year ended March 31,2024 are given below:
|
Name of the Directors |
Category |
No. of Board Meetings attend |
|
Mr. Premjibhai Kanani |
Chairman, Whole-time Director |
06 |
|
Mr. Harshil Kanani |
Managing Director |
06 |
|
Mrs. Ami Dhaval Jariwala |
Independent Director |
06 |
|
Mr. Tejas Murlidhar Choksi |
Independent Director |
03 |
|
Mr. Rahul Javeri |
Independent Director |
03 |
|
Mr. Darsh Kanani |
Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director |
06 |
The Board''s policy is to regularly have separate meetings with Independent Directors, to update them on all business related issues, new initiatives and changes in the industry specific market scenario. At such meetings, the Executive Directors and other Members of the Management make presentations on relevant issues.
The policy for Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors is available on our website www.kananiindustries.com.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Agreement/ SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Committees. The Directors expressed satisfaction with the evaluation process.
Your Company has formed an Audit Committee as per the Companies Act, 2013 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. All members of the Audit Committee possess strong knowledge of accounting and financial management.
The primary objective of the Audit Committee is to monitor and provide an effective supervision of the Management''s financial reporting process, to ensure accurate and timely disclosures, with the highest levels of transparency, integrity and quality of financial reporting. The Committee oversees the work carried out in the financial reporting process by the Management, the statutory auditor and notes the processes and safeguards employed by each of them.
The Committee met 5 (Five) times during the year, the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report along with composition of the Committee and their attendance.
Composition of Nomination & Remuneration Committee
Your Company has formed a Nomination & Remuneration Committee to lay down norms for determination of remuneration of the executive as well as non-executive directors and executives at all levels of the Company. The Nomination & Remuneration committee has been assigned to approve and settle the remuneration package with optimum blending of monetary and non-monetary outlay.
The Committee met 4 (Four) times during the year, the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report along with composition of the Committee and their attendance.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Board of Directors has framed a policy which lays down a framework in relation to remuneration of Directors. This policy also lays down criteria for selection and appointment of Board Members. The Board of Directors is authorized to decide Remuneration to Executive Directors. The Remuneration structure comprises of Salary and Perquisites. Salary is paid to Executive Directors within the Salary grade approved by the Members. The Nomination & Remuneration committee has been assigned to approve and settle the remuneration package with optimum blending of monetary and non-monetary outlay.
In terms of requirements prescribed under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Nomination and Remuneration Policy inter-alia providing the terms for appointment and payment of remuneration to Directors and Key Managerial Personnel.
During the year, there have been no changes to the Policy. The same is annexed to this report as Annexure II and is available on our website www.kananiindustries.com.
Details of remuneration paid to Directors and Key Managerial Personnel are given in the Corporate Governance Report along with shareholding in a Company.
Composition of Stakeholders Relationship Committee
Your Board has constituted a Stakeholders Relationship Committee to specifically look into the mechanism of redressal of grievances of shareholders etc. The Committee reviews Shareholder''s / Investor''s complaints like non-receipt of Annual Report, physical transfer/ transmission/transposition, split/ consolidation of share certificates, issue of duplicate share certificates, etc. This Committee is also empowered to consider and resolve the grievance of other stakeholders of the Company including security holders.
The Committee met 03 (Three) times during the year, the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report along with composition of the Committee and their attendance.
Directorsâ Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) & 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company hereby confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) 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 of the company for that period;
(c) 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;
(d) the directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
(e) the directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and
were operating effectively.
(f) the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Particulars of Employees and Related Disclosures
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016 in respect of employees of the Company, is enclosed as Annexure III and forms part of this Report.
Further, as per the provisions specified in Chapter XIII of Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016 none of the employees of the Company are in receipt of remuneration exceeding Rs. 1,02,00,000/- per annum, if employed for whole of the year or Rs. 8,50,000/- per month if employed for part of the year.
Further, the names of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn are disclosed in Annexure IV and forms part of this Report.
Pursuant to Notification dated 28th August, 2020 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as published in the Gazette of India on 28th August, 2020, the details forming part of the extract of Annual Return in Form MGT-9 is not required to be annexed herewith to this report. However, the Annual Return will be made available at the website of the Company at: www.kananiindustries.com.
Details of Subsidiary/Joint Ventures/Associate Companies
The Statement AOC-1 pursuant to the provisions of Section 129 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 regarding Subsidiary Company is enclosed as Annexure V and forms part of this Report.
M/s. SMS & Co., Chartered Accounts (Firm Registration No. 116388W) were appointed as Statutory Auditor of the Company at pursuant to shareholders resolution passed dated September 30, 2021 to hold office till the conclusion of the 43rd Annual General Meeting.
M/s. SMS & Co have tendered their resignation vide letter dated November 30, 2023 from the position of Statutory Auditors due to personal reason, resulting into a casual vacancy in the office of Statutory Auditors of the Company as envisaged by Section 139(8) of the Companies Act, 2013. Casual vacancy caused by the resignation of auditor can be filled by the shareholders in General Meeting within three months from the date of recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Company. The Board of Directors of the Company recommended at its meeting held on December 09, 2023 and consequently approval of members at Extra-ordinary General Meeting held on January 15, 2024 have appointed M/s JMMK & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 120459W) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to fill the casual vacancy caused by the resignation of M/s. SMS & Co. who can hold office till ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Further, the Board of Directors of the Company (âthe Board''), on the recommendation of the Audit Committee (âthe Committee''), recommended to the approval of the Members, the appointment of /s JMMK & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 120459W), as the new Auditors of the Company for a period of five years till the conclusion of the 46th Annual General Meeting. On the recommendation of the Committee, the Board also recommended for the approval of the Members, the remuneration to be payable to M/s. JMMK & Co. The Committee considered various parameters like capability to serve a diverse and complex business landscape as that of the Company, audit experience in the Company''s operating segments, market standing of the firm, clientele served, technical knowledge etc., and found M/s. JMMK & Co., to be best suited to handle the scale, diversity and complexity associated with the audit of the financial statements of the Company. M/s. JMMK & Co., have given their consent to act as the Auditors of the Company and have confirmed that the said appointment, if made, will be in accordance with the conditions prescribed under Sections 139 and 141 of the Act.
Hence, the Notice convening the ensuing 41st AGM contains a resolution of appointment of Statutory Auditors.
In terms of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made there under, M/s. Deep Shukla & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, have been appointed Secretarial Auditors of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report is enclosed as Annexure VI to this report.
M/s. Deep Shukla & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, have been appointed to give Annual Secretarial Compliance Certificate. The Annual Compliance Certificate is enclosed as Annexure VII to this report.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to the financial statement. The Audit Committee of the Board periodically reviews the internal control systems with the management, Internal Auditors and Statutory Auditors. Significant internal audit findings are discussed and follow-ups are taken thereon.
Further, M/s. Mehta Kothari & Co, Chartered Accountants, M.No.0120266 was appointed as Internal Auditors of the Company pursuant to section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has not provided stock options to any employee.
In pursuant to the provisions of section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, a Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns has been established. The Vigil Mechanism Policy has been uploaded on the website of the Company at www.kananiindustries.com. The employees of the Company are made aware of the said policy at the time of joining the Company.
Risk Management Policy
The Company has laid down the procedure to inform the Board about the risk assessment and minimization procedures. These procedures are reviewed by the Board annually to ensure that there is timely identification and assessment of risks, measures to mitigate them, and mechanisms for their proper and timely monitoring and reporting.
The Company does not fall under the ambit of top 1000 listed entities, determined on the basis of market capitalisation as at the end of the immediately preceding financial year. Hence, compliance under Regulation 21 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is not applicable.
We ensure that, we evolve and follow the corporate governance guidelines and best practices sincerely, not only to boost long-term shareholder value, but also to respect minority rights. We consider it as our inherent responsibility to disclose timely and accurate information regarding our operations and performance, as well as the leadership and governance of the Company.
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, the Corporate Governance Report along with the Certificate from a Practicing Chartered Accountants, regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance, is annexed as Annexure VIII and forms part of this Report.
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any fixed deposits during the year under review under Section 76 of the Companies Act, 2013. There are no unclaimed deposits, unclaimed / unpaid interest, refunds due to the deposit holders or to be deposited to the Investor Education and Protection Fund as on March 31,2024.
However, during the financial year the Company has borrowed money(ies) from Directors of the Company in pursuant to Rule 2(c)(viii) of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, amended from time to time, and said amount is not being given out of funds acquired by him/them by borrowing or accepting loans or deposits from others.
During the year under review, the Company has not provided any loan, guarantee, security or made any investment covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 to any person or other body corporate.
The properties/assets of the Company are adequately insured.
Related party transactions, if any, that were entered into during the period ended March 31,2024, were on an arm''s length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
None of the Directors has any pecuniary relationships or transactions vis-a-vis the Company.
The details of the related party transactions as per Accounting Standard 18 are set out in Note No. 22(9) to the Significant Accounting policies part of this report.
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo are as follows:
Even though its operations are not energy-intensive, significant measures are taken to reduce energy consumption by using energy-efficient equipment. The Company regularly reviews power consumption patterns across all locations and implement requisite improvements/changes in the process in order to optimize energy/ power consumption and thereby achieve cost savings. Energy costs comprise a very small part of the Company''s total cost of operations. However, as a part of the Company''s conservation of energy programme, the management has appealed to all the employees / workers to conserve energy.
I. The efforts made towards technology absorption:
The Company values innovation and applies it to every facet of its business. This drives development of distinctive new products, ever improving quality standards and more efficient processes.
The Company has augmented its revenues and per unit price realization by deploying innovative marketing strategies and offering exciting new products. The depth of designing capabilities was the core to our success over the years.
The Company uses the service of in-house designers as well as those of free-lancers in developing product designs as per the emerging market trends. The Company uses innovation in design as well as in technology to develop new products.
II. Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts:
As a result of the above, the following benefits have been achieved:
a) Better efficiency in operations,
b) Reduced dependence on external sources for technology for developing new products and upgrading existing products,
c) Expansion of product range and cost reduction,
d) Greater precision,
e) Retention of existing customers and expansion of customer base,
f) Lower inventory stocks resulting in low carrying costs.
III. The Company has not imported any technology during the year under review;
IV. The Company has not expended any expenditure towards Research and Development during the year under review.
(Amni int in
|
Particulars |
FY 2023-2024 |
FY 2022-2023 |
|
C.I.F. Value of Imports |
318,299,739 |
760,600,240 |
|
F.O.B. Value of Exports |
468,229,103 |
804,926,241 |
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended, (âRules''), the dividends, unclaimed for a consecutive period of seven years from the date of transfer to the Unpaid Dividend Account of the Company are liable to be transferred to IEPF. Further, the shares (excluding the disputed cases having specific orders of the Court, Tribunal or any Statutory Authority restraining such transfer) pertaining to which dividend remains unclaimed for a period of continuous seven years from the date of transfer of the dividend to the unpaid dividend account are also mandatorily required to be transferred to the IEPF established by the Central Government. Accordingly, the Company has transferred unclaimed dividend eligible to IEPF authority within statutory timelines.
Any person whose unclaimed dividend and shares pertaining thereto, matured deposits, matured debentures, application money due for refund, or interest thereon, sale proceeds of fractional shares, redemption proceeds of preference shares, amongst others has been transferred to the IEPF Fund can claim their due amount from the IEPF Authority by making an electronic application in e-form IEPF-5. Upon submitting a duly completed form, Shareholders are required to take a print of the same and send physical copy duly signed along with requisite documents as specified in the form to the attention of the Nodal Officer, at the Registered Office of the Company. The e-form can be downloaded from the website of Ministry of Corporate Affairs www.iepf.gov.in.
Shareholders are requested to get in touch with the RTA for encashing the unclaimed dividend/interest/principal amount, if any, standing to the credit of their account.
The Company is committed to discharging its social responsibility as a good corporate citizen.
During the year under review, the Company has not expended any amount towards CSR activities as the same is not applicable to the Company pursuant to section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
As per the Cost Audit Orders and in terms of the provisions of Section 148 and all other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, Cost Audit is not applicable to our Company.
In order to prevent sexual harassment of women at work place a new act The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 has been notified on 9th December, 2013. Under the said Act every company is required to set up an Internal Complaints Committee to look into complaints relating to sexual harassment at work place of any women employee.
The Company has adopted a policy for prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace and has set up Committee for implementation of said policy. During the year Company has not received any complaint of harassment.
The Company has in place proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of the applicable secretarial standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts / Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
There have been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
The Directors would like to thank all shareholders, customers, bankers, suppliers and everybody else with whose help, cooperation and hard work the Company is able to achieve the results. The Directors would also like to place on record their appreciation of the dedicated efforts put in by the employees of the Company.
Date: 12/08/2024 (DIN : 01567443) (DIN : 01568262)
Mar 31, 2018
To
The Members
KANANI INDUSTRIES LIMITED
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 35th Annual Report on the Standalone and Consolidated Audited Statement of Accounts of Kanani Industries Limited [âthe Companyâ] for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2018.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The summarized financial performance of the Company for the FY 2017-18 and FY 2016-17 is given below:
(Rs. in Lacs)
|
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
||
|
2016-2017 |
2017-2018 |
2016-2017 |
2017-2018 |
|
|
Revenue from operations |
7,924.02 |
7,872.47 |
38,559.63 |
44,257.01 |
|
Other Income |
141.47 |
226.40 |
141.47 |
226.40 |
|
Total Revenue |
8,065.48 |
8,098.87 |
38,701.10 |
44,483.41 |
|
Total Expenses |
8,015.69 |
8,050.42 |
38,606.83 |
44,416.02 |
|
Profit/(Loss) before exceptional and extraordinary items and tax |
49.79 |
48.45 |
94.27 |
67.39 |
|
Exceptional Items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Extraordinary Items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Net Profit Before Tax |
49.79 |
48.45 |
94.27 |
67.39 |
|
Provision for Tax - Current Tax - Deferred Tax (Liability)/Assets - Excess/(short) provision for earlier years |
9.50 |
9.25 0.12 |
13.57 |
16.98 0.12 |
|
Net Profit After Tax |
40.29 |
39.08 |
80.70 |
50.29 |
|
Profit/(Loss) from Discontinued operations |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Tax Expense of Discontinued operations |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Profit/(Loss) from Discontinued operations (after tax) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Profit/(Loss) for the period |
40.29 |
39.08 |
80.70 |
50.29 |
|
Other Comprehensive Income |
||||
|
- Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
- Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss |
â |
- |
- |
- |
|
- Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
- Income tax relating to items that will be reclassified to profit or loss |
â |
- |
- |
- |
|
Total Comprehensive income for the period (Comprising Profit (Loss) and Other Comprehensive Income for the period) |
40.29 |
39.08 |
80.70 |
50.29 |
|
Earnings per equity share (for continuing operation): |
||||
|
- Basic (In Rs) |
0.04 |
0.04 |
0.08 |
0.05 |
|
- Diluted (In Rs) |
0.04 |
0.04 |
0.08 |
0.05 |
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Standalone:
During the year under review, the Standalone total Income was Rs. 8,065.48 lakhs as against Rs. 8098.87 lakhs for the corresponding previous year.
Total Comprehensive income for the period was Rs. 40.29 lakhs as against Rs. 39.08 lakhs in the corresponding previous year
Consolidated:
During the year under review, the consolidated total Income was Rs. 38,701.10 lakhs as against Rs. 44483.41 lakhs for the corresponding previous year.
Total Comprehensive consolidated income for the period was Rs. 80.70 lakhs as against Net Rs. 50.29 lakhs in the corresponding previous year
STATE OF AFFAIRS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
The Jewellery business will continue its growth path through various initiatives, including launching of new collections & Designs, increasing share of studded jewellery and achieving design leadership. Overall, the year 2018-19 will be a year where the Company would drive for strong and profitable growth in all its consumer businesses.
DIVIDEND
In order to conserve the resources for the further growth of the Company, your Directors think fit not to recommend any dividend for the year under review.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire amount of profits in the profit and loss account. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis as required in terms of the Listing Regulations is annexed to the report as Annexure I and is incorporated herein by reference and forms an integral part of this report.
SHARE CAPITAL
The Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2018 is Rs. 98,934,000/-, comprising of 98,934,000 shares of Rs. 1/- each. During the year under review, the Company has not issued any securities.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
At the 34th Annual General Meeting held on September 28, 2017, Mr. Harshil Kanani was re-appointed as the Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation.
In accordance with section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and in terms of Articles of Association of the Company Mr. Premjibhai Kanani (DIN: 01567443), Director of the Company, retires by rotation and being eligible; offers himself for reappointment at the forthcoming 35th Annual General Meeting. The Board recommends the said reappointment for shareholdersâ approval.
On the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board appointed Mr. Tejas Choksi (DIN:02778185) and Mr. Kautilbhai Patel (DIN:02261506), as an Additional (Independent) Directors of the Company with effect from August 13, 2018, in pursuant to section 161 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Articles of Association of the Company and they will hold office upto ensuring Annual General Meeting.
The resolution for confirming the appointment of Mr. Tejas Choksi and Mr. Kautilbhai Patel, as an Independent Directors, forms part of the Notice convening the 35th Annual General Meeting (âAGMâ) scheduled to be held on September 29, 2018. We seek your support and hope you will enthusiastically vote in confirming their appointment to the Board.
Further, Mr. Devendrakumar Kikani, Independent Director of the Company, has tendered his resignation from office of directorship of the Company w.e.f. August 10, 2018.
All the directors of the Company have confirmed that they satisfy the fit and proper criteria as prescribed under the applicable regulations and that they are not disqualified from being appointed as directors in terms of Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, Pursuant to Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company are:
|
Sr. No |
Name of KMP |
Designation |
|
1. |
Mr. Premjibhai Kanani |
Whole-time Director & Chairman |
|
2. |
Mr. Harshil Kanani |
Managing Director |
|
3. |
Mr. Darshak Pandya |
Chief Financial Officer |
|
4. |
Mr. Mehul Kundariya |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
During the year, there has been no change in the Key Managerial Personnel.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Director(s) have submitted their disclosure to the Board that they fulfill all the requirements as to qualify for their appointment as Independent Director, under the provisions of section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 as well as Regulation 17 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
BOARD MEETINGS
Dates for Board Meetings are well decided in advance and communicated to the Board and the intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Agreement. The information as required under Regulation 17(7) read with Schedule II Part A of the LODR is made available to the Board. The agenda and explanatory notes are sent to the Board in advance. The Board periodically reviews compliance reports of all laws applicable to the Company. The Board meets at least once a quarter to review the quarterly financial results and other items on the agenda and also on the occasion of the Annual General Meeting (âAGMâ) of the Shareholders. Additional meetings are held, when necessary.
Further, Committees of the Board usually meet on the same day of formal Board Meeting, or whenever the need arises for transacting business. The recommendations of the Committees are placed before the Board for necessary approval and noting.
During the year 05 (Five) Board Meetings were held during the year ended 31st March, 2018, the dates which are 27th May, 2017, 21st August, 2017, 04th September, 2017, 12th December, 2017 and 14th February, 2018. The gap between any two Board meetings during this period did not exceed one hundred and twenty days.
Attendance details of Directors for the year ended March 31, 2018 are given below:
|
Name of the Directors |
Category |
No. of Board Meetings attend |
|
Mr. Premjibhai Kanani |
Chairman, Whole-time Director |
05 |
|
Mr. Harshil Kanani |
Managing Director |
05 |
|
*Mr. Devendrakumar Kikani |
Independent Director |
05 |
|
Mr. Ami Dhaval Jariwala |
Independent Director |
05 |
* Resigned from directorship of the Company w.e.f. 10th August, 2018.
DISCUSSIONS WITH INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Boardâs policy is to regularly have separate meetings with Independent Directors, to update them on all business related issues, new initiatives and changes in the industry specific market scenario. At such meetings, the Executive Directors and other Members of the Management make presentations on relevant issues.
The policy for Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors is available on our website www.kananiindustries.com.
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Agreement/ SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Committees. The Directors expressed satisfaction with the evaluation process.
COMPOSITION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
Your Company has formed an Audit Committee as per the Companies Act, 2013 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. All members of the Audit Committee possess strong knowledge of accounting and financial management.
The primary objective of the Audit Committee is to monitor and provide an effective supervision of the Managementâs financial reporting process, to ensure accurate and timely disclosures, with the highest levels of transparency, integrity and quality of financial reporting. The Committee oversees the work carried out in the financial reporting process by the Management, the statutory auditor and notes the processes and safeguards employed by each of them.
The Committee met 4 (Four) times during the year, the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report along with composition of the Committee and their attendance.
COMPOSITION OF NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Your Company has formed a Nomination & Remuneration Committee to lay down norms for determination of remuneration of the executive as well as non-executive directors and executives at all levels of the Company. The Nomination & Remuneration committee has been assigned to approve and settle the remuneration package with optimum blending of monetary and non-monetary outlay.
The Committee met 4 (Four) times during the year, the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report along with composition of the Committee and their attendance.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board of Directors has framed a policy which lays down a framework in relation to remuneration of Directors. This policy also lays down criteria for selection and appointment of Board Members. The Board of Directors is authorized to decide Remuneration to Executive Directors. The Remuneration structure comprises of Salary and Perquisites. Salary is paid to Executive Directors within the Salary grade approved by the Members. The Nomination & Remuneration committee has been assigned to approve and settle the remuneration package with optimum blending of monetary and non-monetary outlay.
In terms of requirements prescribed under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Nomination and Remuneration Policy inter-alia providing the terms for appointment and payment of remuneration to Directors and Key Managerial Personnel.
During the year, there have been no changes to the Policy. The same is annexed to this report as Annexure II and is available on our website www.kananiindustries.com.
Details of remuneration paid to Directors and Key Managerial Personnel are given in the Corporate Governance Report along with shareholding in a Company.
COMPOSITION OF STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
Your Board has constituted a Stakeholders Relationship Committee to specifically look into the mechanism of redressal of grievances of shareholders etc. The Committee reviews Shareholderâs / Investorâs complaints like non-receipt of Annual Report, physical transfer/ transmission/transposition, split/ consolidation of share certificates, issue of duplicate share certificates, etc. This Committee is also empowered to consider and resolve the grievance of other stakeholders of the Company including security holders.
The Committee met 04 (Four) times during the year, the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report along with composition of the Committee and their attendance.
DIRECTORSâ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) & 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company hereby confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) 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 of the company for that period;
(c) 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;
(d) the directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
(e) the directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
(f) the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016 in respect of employees of the Company, is enclosed as Annexure III and forms part of this Report.
Further, as per the provisions specified in Chapter XIII of Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016 none of the employees of the Company are in receipt of remuneration exceeding Rs. 1,02,00,000/- per annum, if employed for whole of the year or Rs. 8,50,000/- per month if employed for part of the year.
Further, the names of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn are disclosed in Annexure IV and forms part of this Report.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN:
The details forming part of the Extract of the Annual Return in Form MGT-9, as required under Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 is included in this Report as Annexure V and forms part of this Report.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Statement AOC-1 pursuant to the provisions of Section 129 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 regarding Subsidiary Company is enclosed as Annexure VI and forms part of this Report.
STATUTORY AUDITORSâ AND AUDITORSâ REPORT
At the 33rd Annual General Meeting held on 26th September, 2016, M/s. Deepak Mehta & Associates, Chartered Accountants, were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office till the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held in financial year 2021.
Further, members of the Company at the Annual General Meeting (âAGMâ) held on September 28, 2017, ratify the appointment of M/s. Deepak Mehta & Associates, Chartered Accountants, as the statutory auditors of the Company for financial year 2017-18.
In terms of the provisions relating to statutory auditors forming part of the Companies Amendment Act, 2017, notified on May 7, 2018, ratification of appointment of Statutory Auditors at every AGM is no more a legal requirement. However, pursuant to Ordinary Resolution passed at the 33rd AGM, appointment shall subject to ratification at every annual general meeting.
Hence, the Notice convening the ensuing 35th AGM contained a resolution on ratification of appointment of Statutory Auditors. Further, M/s. Deepak Mehta & Associates, Chartered Accountants, has confirmed that they are eligible to continue as Statutory Auditors of the Company to audit the books of accounts of the Company for the Financial Year ending March 31, 2019 and they will continue to be the Statutory Auditors of the Company for Financial Year ending March 31, 2021.
Auditors Report as issued by M/s. Deepak Mehta & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company is self explanatory and need not call for any explanation by your Board.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
In terms of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made there under, M/s. Deep Shukla & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, have been appointed Secretarial Auditors of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report is enclosed as Annexure VII to this report.
INTERNAL AUDIT & CONTROLS
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to the financial statement. The Audit Committee of the Board periodically reviews the internal control systems with the management, Internal Auditors and Statutory Auditors. Significant internal audit findings are discussed and follow-ups are taken thereon.
Further, M/s. Gosar Associates, Chartered Accountants, M.No.045010 were appointed as Internal Auditors of the Company pursuant to section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013.
EMPLOYEESâ STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company has not provided stock options to any employee.
VIGIL MECHANISM
In pursuant to the provisions of section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, a Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns has been established. The Vigil Mechanism Policy has been uploaded on the website of the Company at www.kananiindustries.com. The employees of the Company are made aware of the said policy at the time of joining the Company.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has laid down the procedure to inform the Board about the risk assessment and minimization procedures. These procedures are reviewed by the Board annually to ensure that there is timely identification and assessment of risks, measures to mitigate them, and mechanisms for their proper and timely monitoring and reporting.
The Company does not fall under the ambit of top 100 listed entities, determined on the basis of market capitalisation as at the end of the immediately preceding financial year. Hence, compliance under Regulation 21 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is not applicable.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
We ensure that, we evolve and follow the corporate governance guidelines and best practices sincerely, not only to boost long-term shareholder value, but also to respect minority rights. We consider it our inherent responsibility to disclose timely and accurate information regarding our operations and performance, as well as the leadership and governance of the Company.
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, the Corporate Governance Report along with the Certificate from a Practicing Chartered Accountants, regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance, is annexed as Annexure VIII and forms part of this Report.
DEPOSITS
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any fixed deposits during the year under review under Section 76 of the Companies Act, 2013. There are no unclaimed deposits, unclaimed / unpaid interest, refunds due to the deposit holders or to be deposited to the Investor Education and Protection Fund as on March 31, 2018.
However, during the financial year the Company has borrowed money(ies) from Directors of the Company in pursuant to Rule 2(c)(viii) of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, amended from time to time, and said amount is not being given out of funds acquired by him/them by borrowing or accepting loans or deposits from others.
LOANS & GUARANTEES
During the year under review, the Company has not provided any loan, guarantee, security or made any investment covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 to any person or other body corporate.
INSURANCE
The properties/assets of the Company are adequately insured.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As no related party transaction was entered into by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons pursuant the provisions of Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 during the financial year 2017-18, the particulars as required in form AOC-2 have not been furnished.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo are as follows:
(a) Conservation of Energy:
Even though its operations are not energy-intensive, significant measures are taken to reduce energy consumption by using energy-efficient equipment. The Company regularly reviews power consumption patterns across all locations and implement requisite improvements/changes in the process in order to optimize energy / power consumption and thereby achieve cost savings. Energy costs comprise a very small part of the Companyâs total cost of operations. However, as a part of the Companyâs conservation of energy programme, the management has appealed to all the employees / workers to conserve energy.
(b) Absorption of Technology:
I. The efforts made towards technology absorption:
The Company values innovation and applies it to every facet of its business. This drives development of distinctive new products, ever improving quality standards and more efficient processes.
The Company has augmented its revenues and per unit price realization by deploying innovative marketing strategies and offering exciting new products. The depth of designing capabilities was the core to our success over the years.
The Company uses the service of in-house designers as well as those of free-lancers in developing product designs as per the emerging market trends. The Company uses innovation in design as well as in technology to develop new products.
II. Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts:
As a result of the above, the following benefits have been achieved:
a) Better efficiency in operations,
b) Reduced dependence on external sources for technology for developing new products and upgrading existing products,
c) Expansion of product range and cost reduction,
d) Greater precision,
e) Retention of existing customers and expansion of customer base,
f) Lower inventory stocks resulting in low carrying costs.
III. The Company has not imported any technology during the year under review;
IV. The Company has not expended any expenditure towards Research and Development during the year under review.
(c) Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended, (âRulesâ), the dividends, unclaimed for a consecutive period of seven years from the date of transfer to the Unpaid Dividend Account of the Company are liable to be transferred to IEPF. Further, the shares (excluding the disputed cases having specific orders of the Court, Tribunal or any Statutory Authority restraining such transfer) pertaining to which dividend remains unclaimed for a period of continuous seven years from the date of transfer of the dividend to the unpaid dividend account are also mandatorily required to be transferred to the IEPF established by the Central Government. Accordingly, the Company has transferred unclaimed dividend eligible to IEPF authority within statutory timelines.
Any person whose unclaimed dividend and shares pertaining thereto, matured deposits, matured debentures, application money due for refund, or interest thereon, sale proceeds of fractional shares, redemption proceeds of preference shares, amongst others has been transferred to the IEPF Fund can claim their due amount from the IEPF Authority by making an electronic application in e-form IEPF-5. Upon submitting a duly completed form, Shareholders are required to take a print of the same and send physical copy duly signed along with requisite documents as specified in the form to the attention of the Nodal Officer, at the Registered Office of the Company. The e-form can be downloaded from the website of Ministry of Corporate Affairs www.iepf.gov.in.
Shareholders are requested to get in touch with the RTA for encashing the unclaimed dividend/interest/principal amount, if any, standing to the credit of their account.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company is committed to discharging its social responsibility as a good corporate citizen.
The Board of Directors has framed a policy which lays down a framework in relation to Corporate Social Responsibility of the Company. This policy also lays down to lay down guidelines for the company to make CSR a key business process for sustainable development for the Society. The details of this policy are explained by way of Annexure IX.
During the year under review, the Company has not expended any amount towards CSR activities as the same is not applicable to the Company pursuant to section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
COST AUDIT
As per the Cost Audit Orders and in terms of the provisions of Section 148 and all other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, Cost Audit is not applicable to our Company.
OBLIGATION OF COMPANY UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
In order to prevent sexual harassment of women at work place a new act The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 has been notified on 9th December, 2013. Under the said Act every company is required to set up an Internal Complaints Committee to look into complaints relating to sexual harassment at work place of any women employee.
The Company has adopted a policy for prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace and has set up Committee for implementation of said policy. During the year Company has not received any complaint of harassment.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has in place proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of the applicable secretarial standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts / Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY:
There have been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors would like to thank all shareholders, customers, bankers, suppliers and everybody else with whose help, cooperation and hard work the Company is able to achieve the results. The Directors would also like to place on record their appreciation of the dedicated efforts put in by the employees of the Company.
For and On behalf of the Board of Directors
PREMJIBHAI KANANI
Place: Mumbai CHAIRMAN, WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR
Date: 13-08-2018 DIN : 01567443
Mar 31, 2016
To
The Members of
KANANI INDUSTRIES LIMITED
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 33rd Annual Report on the Standalone and Consolidated Audited Statement of Accounts of Kanani Industries Limited [âCompanyâ] for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2016.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The summarized financial performance of the Company for the FY 2015-16 and FY 2014-15 is given below:
(Rs. in Lacs)
|
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
||
|
2015-2016 |
2014-2015 |
2015-2016 |
2014-2015 |
|
|
Gross Income |
8525.61 |
6967.83 |
49637.38 |
44433.03 |
|
Profit Before Tax, Interest and Depreciation |
51.74 |
87.29 |
248.89 |
264.50 |
|
Finance Charges |
14.88 |
65.16 |
44.42 |
86.29 |
|
Provision for Depreciation |
8.87 |
9.91 |
8.87 |
9.91 |
|
Net Profit Before Tax |
42.87 |
20.52 |
210.49 |
176.61 |
|
Provision for Tax |
8.18 |
3.97 |
19.08 |
10.33 |
|
Net Profit After Tax |
34.69 |
16.55 |
191.41 |
166.27 |
|
Balance of Profit brought forward |
2940.98 |
2938.94 |
3500.20 |
3348.45 |
|
Balance available for appropriation |
2952.04 |
2940.98 |
3667.98 |
3500.20 |
|
Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Tax on proposed Dividend |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Transfer to General Reserve |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Surplus carried to Balance Sheet |
34.69 |
16.55 |
191.41 |
166.27 |
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
During the year under review, the Company has posted total Income of Rs. 8,52,561,063/- as against Rs. 6,96,782,891/- for the corresponding previous year.
Net Profit after Tax for the year under review was Rs. 3,468,624/- as against Net Profit after Tax of Rs. 1,655,012/- in the corresponding previous year.
FUTURE OUTLOOK
The Jewellery business will continue its growth path through various initiatives, including launching of new collections & Designs, increasing share of studded jewellery and achieving design leadership. Overall, the year 2016-17 will be a year where the Company would drive for strong and profitable growth in all its consumer businesses.
DIVIDEND AND RESERVES
In order to conserve the resources for the further growth of the Company, your Directors think fit not to recommend any dividend for the year under review.
SHARE CAPITAL
The Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2016 is Rs. 98,934,000/-, comprising of Rs. 98,934,000 shares of Rs. 1/- each. During the year under review, the Company has not issued any equity shares.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
At the 32nd Annual General Meeting held on September 28, 2015, Mr. Harshil Kanani was re-appointed as the Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation.
Further, the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on March 31, 2015 appointed Mrs. Ami Jariwala as an Additional (Woman) Director of the Company and subsequently, she was appointed as an Independent Director to hold office for a period of 5 (five) consecutive years at the 32nd Annual General Meeting.
Further, Mr. Shailesh Patel was appointed as an Independent Director to hold office for a period of 5 (five) consecutive years at the 32nd Annual General Meeting. Thereafter, Mr. Shailesh Patel resigned as Director of the Company w.e.f. 1st July, 2016.
The said Independent Directors fulfils the conditions specified in the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made there under and they are independent of the management and have submitted the Declarations as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
In accordance with section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and in terms of Articles of Association of the Company Mr. Premjibhai Kanani (DIN: 01567443), Director of the Company, retires by rotation and being eligible; offers himself for re-appointment at the forthcoming 33rd Annual General Meeting. The Board recommends the said reappointment for shareholdersâ approval.
DIRECTORSâ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) & 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company hereby confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) 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 of the company for that period;
(c) 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;
(d) the directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
(e) the directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
(f) the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016 in respect of employees of the Company, is enclosed as Annexure I and forms part of this Report.
Further, as per the provisions specified in Chapter XIII of Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016 none of the employees of the Company are in receipt of remuneration exceeding 1,02,00,000/- per annum, if employed for whole of the year or 8,50,000/- per month if employed for part of the year.
Further, the names of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn are disclosed in Annexure II and forms part of this Report.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The details forming part of the Extract of the Annual Return in Form MGT-9, as required under Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 is included in this Report as Annexure III and forms part of this Report.
NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
The intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Agreement.
During the year 06 (Six) Board Meetings were held during the year ended March, 2016, the dates which are 10th April. 2015. 30th May. 2015. 06th August. 2015. 10th October. 2015. 31st October. 2015. and 5th February. 2016
|
Name of the Directors |
No. of Board Meetings attended |
|
Mr. Premjibhai Devjibhai Kanani |
6 |
|
Mr. Harshil Premjibhai Kanani |
6 |
|
Mr. Devendrakumar Karshanbhai Kikani |
6 |
|
Ms. Ami Dhaval Jariwala |
6 |
|
Mr. Shailesh Patel |
6 |
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Agreement, SEBI (LODR) Regulations,
2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Committees. The Directors expressed satisfaction with the evaluation process.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosure to the Board that they fulfill all the requirements as to qualify for their appointment as Independent Director, under the provisions of section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 as well as Regulation 17 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES / ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Statement AOC-1 pursuant to the provisions of Section 129 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 regarding Subsidiary Company is enclosed as Annexure IV to this Report.
STATUTORY AUDITORSâ AND AUDITORSâ REPORT
M/s. Rajpara & Co., Chartered Accountants, Surat, [Firm Regd. No.114232W] do not seek re election due to their unwillingness to act as Auditorsâ of the Company for the financial year 2016-2017.
Your Directors recommend that M/s. Deepak Mehta & Associates., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, [Firm Regd. No. 102239W] be appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office for the term of 5 years from the conclusion of 33rd Annual General Meeting held for Financial Year ended 2016 till the conclusion of the 38th Annual General Meeting to be held for the Financial Year 2021.
As required under the provision of section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, the company has obtained a written consent and eligibility certificate from M/s. Deepak Mehta &Associates., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai to the effect that appointment, if made, would be in conformity with the limits specified in the said section.
Auditors Report as issued by M/s. Rajpara & Co., Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company is self explanatory and need not call for any explanation by your Board.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
In terms of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made there under, M/s. Deep Shukla & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, have been appointed Secretarial Auditors of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report is enclosed as Annexure VI to this report.
EXPLANATION(S)/COMMENT(S) PURSUANT TO SECTION 134(3)(f)(ii) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
1. The Company has faced technical difficulties in filing eforms on MCA portal and hence the same were pending.
2. The Company has appointed Whole time Company Secretary in employment w.e.f. 21st March 2016.
3. Due to some technical reasons, the website of the Company faced some difficulties in proper functioning; however they said issues were sorted out and the website is working effectively.
INTERNAL AUDIT & CONTROLS
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to the financial statement. The Audit Committee of the Board periodically reviews the internal control systems with the management, Internal Auditors and Statutory Auditors. Significant internal audit findings are discussed and follow-ups are taken thereon.
Further, M/s. Gosar Associates, Chartered Accountants, M.No. 045010 were appointed as Internal Auditors of the Company w.e.f. 05/02/2016 pursuant to Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013.
COMPOSITION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
Your Company has formed an Audit Committee as per the Companies Act, 2013 and the listing agreement. All members of the Audit Committee possess strong knowledge of accounting and financial management.
COMPOSITION OF NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Your Company has formed a Nomination & Remuneration Committee to lay down norms for determination of remuneration of the executive as well as non-executive directors and executives at all levels of the Company. The Nomination & Remuneration committee has been assigned to approve and settle the remuneration package with optimum blending of monetary and non-monetary outlay.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board of Directors has framed a policy which lays down a framework in relation to remuneration of Directors. This policy also lays down criteria for selection and appointment of Board Members. The Board of Directors is authorized to decide Remuneration to Executive Directors. The Remuneration structure comprises of Salary and Perquisites. Salary is paid to Executive Directors within the Salary grade approved by the Members. The Nomination & Remuneration committee has been assigned to approve and settle the remuneration package with optimum blending of monetary and non-monetary outlay.
EMPLOYEESâ STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company has not provided stock options to any employee.
VIGIL MECHANISM
In pursuant to the provisions of section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, a Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns has been established. The Vigil Mechanism Policy has been uploaded on the website of the Company at http://www.kananiindustries.com employees of the Company are made aware of the said policy at the time of joining the Company.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has laid down the procedure to inform the Board about the risk assessment and minimization procedures. These procedures are reviewed by the Board annually to ensure that there is timely identification and assessment of risks, measures to mitigate them, and mechanisms for their proper and timely monitoring and reporting.
The Company does not fall under the ambit of top 100 listed entities, determined on the basis of market capitalization as at the end of the immediately preceding financial year. Hence, compliance under Regulation 21 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is not applicable.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
In compliance with Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V(C) of the Listing Regulations, a Report on Corporate Governance forms part of this Annual Report. The Auditorsâ certificate certifying compliance with the conditions of corporate governance as prescribed under Schedule V(E) of the Listing Regulations is annexed to the Corporate Governance Report.
DEPOSITS
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any fixed deposits during the year under review under Section 76 of the Companies Act, 2013. There are no unclaimed deposits, unclaimed / unpaid interest, refunds due to the deposit holders or to be deposited to the Investor Education and Protection Fund as on March 31, 2016.
LOANS & GUARANTEES
During the year under review, the Company has not provided any loan, guarantee, security or made any investment covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 to any person or other body corporate.
INSURANCE
The properties/assets of the Company are adequately insured.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As no related party transaction was entered into by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons pursuant the provisions of Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 during the financial year 2015-16 the particulars as required in form AOC-2 have not been furnished.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which gives a detailed state of affairs of the Companyâs operations, form a part of this Annual Report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo are as follows:
(a) Conservation of Energy:
Even though its operations are not energy-intensive, significant measures are taken to reduce energy consumption by using energy-efficient equipment. The Company regularly reviews power consumption patterns across all locations and implement requisite improvements/changes in the process in order to optimize energy/ power consumption and thereby achieve cost savings. Energy costs comprise a very small part of the Companyâs total cost of operations. However, as a part of the Companyâs conservation of energy programme, the management has appealed to all the employees/workers to conserve energy.
(b) Absorption of Technology:
I. The efforts made towards technology absorption:
The Company values innovation and applies it to every facet of its business. This drives development of distinctive new products, ever improving quality standards and more efficient processes.
The Company has augmented its revenues and per unit price realization by deploying innovative marketing strategies and offering exciting new products. The depth of designing capabilities was the core to our success over the years.
The Company uses the service of in-house designers as well as those of free-lancers in developing product designs as per the emerging market trends. The Company uses innovation in design as well as in technology to develop new products.
II. Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts:
As a result of the above, the following benefits have been achieved:
a) Better efficiency in operations,
b) Reduced dependence on external sources for technology for developing new products and upgrading existing products,
c) Expansion of product range and cost reduction,
d) Greater precision,
e) Retention of existing customers and expansion of customer base,
f) Lower inventory stocks resulting in low carrying costs.
III. The Company has not imported any technology during the year under review;
IV. The Company has not expended any expenditure towards Research and Development during the year under review.
[Amt. in Rs. ]
|
Particulars |
FY 2015-2016 |
FY 2014-2015 |
|
C.I.F. Value of Imports |
8,33,116,436 |
68,00,57,640 |
|
F.O.B. Value of Exports |
8,48,791,496 |
69,48,68,495 |
TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
The Company did not have any funds lying unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years. Therefore there were no funds which were required to be transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
|
-Unclaimed Dividend |
Amount (Rs. ) |
|
Unclaimed Dividend F.Y. 2008-09 - Interim |
590 |
|
Unclaimed Dividend F.Y. 2008-09 - Final |
899 |
|
Unclaimed Dividend F.Y. 2009-10 - Interim |
1,807 |
|
Unclaimed Dividend F.Y. 2009-10 - Final |
2,308 |
Members are requested to note that after completion of seven years, no claims shall lie against the said fund or company for the amounts of dividend so transferred, nor shall any payment be made in respect of such claims.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company is committed to discharging its social responsibility as a good corporate citizen.
The Board of Directors has framed a policy which lays down a framework in relation to Corporate Social Responsibility of the Company. This policy also lays down to lay down guidelines for the company to make CSR a key business process for sustainable development for the Society. The details of this policy are explained by way of Annexure V.
During the year under review, the Company has not expended any amount towards CSR activities as the same is not applicable to the Company pursuant to section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
COST AUDIT
As per the Cost Audit Orders and in terms of the provisions of Section 148 and all other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, Cost Audit is not applicable to our Company.
OBLIGATION OF COMPANY UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
In order to prevent sexual harassment of women at work place a new act The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 has been notified on 9th December, 2013. Under the said Act every company is required to set up an Internal Complaints Committee to look into complaints relating to sexual harassment at work place of any women employee.
Company has adopted a policy for prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace and has set up Committee for implementation of said policy. During the year Company has not received any complaint of harassment.
LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES
The Company confirms that it has paid the Annual Listing Fees for the year 2016-2017 to BSE and NSE where the Companyâs Shares are listed.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS:
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts / T ribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY:
There have been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors would like to thank all shareholders, customers, bankers, suppliers and everybody else with whose help, cooperation and hard work the Company is able to achieve the results. The Directors would also like to place on record their appreciation of the dedicated efforts put in by the employees of the Company.
For and On behalf of the Board of Directors
PREMJIBHAI KANANI
Place: Mumbai Chairman
Date: 10th August, 2016 DIN : 01567443
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 32nd Annual Report on
the Audited Statement of Accounts of Kanani Industries Limited
["Company"]for the Financial Year ended March 31,2015.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The Financial Results for the year ended March 31,2014 are summarized
below:
(Amt. in Lacs)
Standalone
Particulars
2014-2015 2013-2014
Gross Income 6967.83 7154.51
Profit Before Interest and Depreciation 87.29 134.76
Finance Charges 65.16 124.08
Provision for Depreciation 9.91 10.05
Net Profit Before Tax 20.52 17.33
Provision for Tax 3.97 3.35
Net Profit After Tax 16.55 13.98
Balance of Profit brought forward 3009.63 2995.66
Balance available for appropriation 3024.32 3009.63
Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares - -
Tax on proposed Dividend - -
Transfer to General Reserve - -
Surplus carried to Balance Sheet 16.55 13.98
Consolidated
Particulars
2014-2015 2013-2014
Gross Income 44433.03 33875.59
Profit Before Interest and Depreciation 264.50 426.40
Finance Charges 86.29 124.08
Provision for Depreciation 9.91 10.05
Net Profit Before Tax 176.61 308.96
Provision for Tax 10.33 9.76
Net Profit After Tax 166.27 299.20
Balance of Profit brought forward 3419.14 3119.94
Balance available for appropriation 3583.55 3419.14
Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares - -
Tax on proposed Dividend - -
Transfer to General Reserve - -
Surplus carried to Balance Sheet 166.27 299.20
2. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Your company is engaged in the manufacturing activities and during the
year under review, the Company has posted total Income of Rs.
696,782,891/- as against total Income of Rs. 715,450,763/- in the
corresponding previous year.
Net Profit after Tax for the year under review was Rs. 1,655,012/- as
against Net Profit after Tax of Rs. 1,397,518/- in the corresponding
previous year.
3. DIVIDEND AND RESERVES
In order to conserve the resources for the further growth of the
Company, your Directors think fit not to recommend any dividend for the
year under review.
4. SHARE CAPITAL
The Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2015
is Rs. 9,89,34,000, comprising of 9,89,34,000 shares of Re. 1/- each.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any equity
shares.
5. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Mr. Harshil Kanani, Managing Director, retires by rotation at the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself
for reappointment.
Further, Mrs. Ami D. Jariwala has been appointed as an Independent
Director of the Company with effect from 31st March, 2015, for a term
of 5 years.
The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) provides for appointment of
independent Directors. sub section (10) of Section 149 of the Companies
Act, 2013 (effective from April 1, 2014) provides that independent
directors shall hold office for a term of up to five consecutive years
on the Board of a Company, but shall be eligible for re-appointment on
passing of a special resolution by the company in the Annual General
Meeting and disclosure of such appointment in the Board's report.
Accordingly, the Board of Directors proposes to appoint the existing
Independent Director i.e. Mr. Shailesh Patel as an Independent Director
of the Company under Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 for term up
to 5 (five) years, in ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Sub-section (11) states that no independent director shall be eligible
to hold office for more than two consecutive terms of five years. Sub-
section (13) states that the provisions of retirement by rotation as
defined in sub-section (6) and (7) of Section 152 of the Act shall not
apply to such independent director.
The terms and conditions of appointment of Independent Directors are as
per Schedule IV of the Act. Declaration for meeting the criteria of
independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013
and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered into with Stock
Exchanges, has been received.
6. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) & 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Board of Directors of the Company hereby confirm that:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
b. 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 of the company for that period;
c. 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;
d. the directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis; and
e. the directors have laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are
adequate and were operating effectively.
f. the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were
adequate and operating effectively.
7. PARTICULARS OF MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, is enclosed as
Annexure I and forms part of this Report.
8. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES PURSUANT TO THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND
REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014
As per the provisions specified in Chapter XIII of Companies
(Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 none
of the employees of the Company are in receipt of remuneration
exceeding Rs. 60,00,000/- per annum, if employed for whole of the year
or Rs. 5,00,000/- per month, if employed for part of the year.
9. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
A calendar of meetings is prepared and circulated in advance to the
Directors. The intervening gap between the meetings was within the
period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing
Agreement.
During the year, 06 (Six) Board Meetings were convened and held, the
details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
10. BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing
Agreement, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation
of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the
evaluation of the working of its Committees. The Directors expressed
satisfaction with the evaluation process. The manner in which the
evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate
Governance Report.
11. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosure to the Board
that they fulfill all the requirements as to qualify for their
appointment as Independent Director, under the provisions of section
149 of the Companies Act, 2013 as well as Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement.
12. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board of Directors has framed a policy which lays down a framework
in relation to remuneration of Directors. This policy also lays down
criteria for selection and appointment of Board Members. The
Nomination and Remuneration policy has been uploaded on the website of
the Company at http:// www.kananiindustries.com/pdf/Nominationand
RemunerationPolicy.pdf.
13. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Statement AOC-1 pursuant to the provisions of Section 129 (3) of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 regarding Subsidiary Company is enclosed as Annexure IV to
this Report.
14. STATUTORY AUDITORS' AND AUDITORS' REPORT
M/s. Ravi & Dev, Chartered Accountants, retires at the conclusion of
the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and do not seek re election due
to their unwillingness to act as Auditors' of the Company.
Your Directors recommend that M/s. Rajpara & Co, Chartered Accountants,
Surat [Firm Regd. No.114232W] be appointed as the Statutory Auditors of
the Company to hold office for the term of 1 year from the conclusion
32nd Annual General Meeting held for Financial Year ended 2015 till the
conclusion of the 33rd Annual General Meeting to be held for the
Financial Year 2016.
As required under the provision of section 139 of the Companies Act,
2013, the company has obtained a written consent and eligibility
certificate from M/s. Rajpara & Co, Chartered Accountants, to the
effect that appointment, if made, would be in conformity with the
limits specified in the said section
Auditors Report as issued by M/s. Ravi & Dev, Chartered Accountants,
Auditors of the Company is self explanatory and need not call for any
explanation by your Board.
15. COST AUDIT
Pursuant to the Companies (Cost records and Audit) Rules, 2014,
maintaining the cost records, and Appointment of Cost Auditor is not
applicable to our Company.
16. APPOINTMENT OF COMPANY SECRETARY AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
The Company is in process of appointing Company Secretary in whole time
employment and pursuant to Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 8 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Further, the Company has appointed Mr. Darshak Pandya as the Chief
Financial Officer of the Company w.e.f. 06/08/2015.
17. SECRETARIAL AUDIT
In terms of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made there under, M/s.
Deep Shukla & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, have been
appointed Secretarial Auditor of the Company. The Secretarial Audit
Report is enclosed as Annexure V to this report.
18. INTERNAL AUDIT & CONTROLS
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with
reference to the financial statement.
The Audit Committee of the Board periodically reviews the internal
control systems with the management, Internal Auditors and Statutory
Auditors. Significant internal audit findings are discussed and
follow-ups are taken thereon.
The Company has appointed M/s. Deepak Mehta & Associates, Chartered
Accountant as the Internal Auditor of the Company w.e.f. 27/01/2015
pursuant to Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013.
19. COMPOSITION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
All members of the Audit Committee possess strong knowledge of
accounting and financial management. The Key Managerial Personnel are
regularly invited to attend the Audit Committee meetings. The other
details of the Audit Committee are given in the Corporate Governance
Report, appearing as a separate section in this Annual Report.
S.N. Name of Directors Designation Designation
in Committee
1 Mr. Devendra Kumar Independent Director Chairman
Kikani
2 Mr. Shailesh Patel Independent Director Member
3 Mr. Harshil Kanani Executive Director Member
20. RE-CONSTITUTION OF NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
During the financial year, Mrs. Ami D. Jariwala, was appointed as
Independent Director of the company w.e.f. 31st March, 2015. She was
introduced as a Member in the Nomination and Remuneration Committee in
place of Mr. Harshil Kanani who, being an Executive Director cannot be
the Member of the Committee. Pursuant to Clause 49 IV A of the Listing
Agreement the Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall consist of
Non- Executive Members only. The Board of Directors of the Company has
re-constituted the Nomination and Remuneration Committee w.e.f. 31st
March, 2015. The other details of the Committee are given in the
Corporate Governance Report, appearing as a separate section in this
Annual Report.
S.N. Name of Directors Designation Designation
in Committee
1 Mr. Devendra Kumar Independent Director Chairman
Kikani
2 Mr. Shailesh Patel Independent Director Member
3 Mrs. Ami D. Jariwala Independent Director Member
21. EMPLOYEES' STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company has not provided stock options to any employee.
22. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
In pursuant to the provisions of section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies
Act, 2013, a Whistle Blower Policy for directors and employees to
report genuine concerns has been established. The Whistle Blower Policy
has been uploaded on the website of the Company at
http://www.kananiindustries.com/pdf/ Whistle%20Blower%20Policy.pdf. The
employees of the Company are made aware of the said policy at the time
of joining the Company.
23. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has laid down the procedure to inform the Board about the
risk assessment and minimization procedures. These procedures are
reviewed by the Board annually to ensure that there is timely
identification and assessment of risks, measures to mitigate them, and
mechanisms for their proper and timely monitoring and reporting.
24. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The details forming part of the Extract of the Annual Return in Form
MGT-9, as required under Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 is
included in this Report as Annexure II and forms part of this Report.
25. DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted nor renewed any fixed deposits during the
FY 2014-15.
26. LOANS & GUARANTEES
During the year under review, the Company has not provided any loan,
guarantee, security or made any investment covered under the provisions
of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 to any person or other body
corporate.
27. INSURANCE
The properties/assets of the Company are adequately insured.
28. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During FY 2014-15, the Company entered into certain Related Party
Transactions which are in the ordinary course of business and at arm's
length basis, with approval of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee
grants omnibus approval for the transactions which are of foreseen and
repetitive nature. A detailed summary of Related Party Transactions is
placed before the Audit Committee & the Board of Directors for their
review every quarter.
There are no materially significant Related Party Transactions executed
between the Company and its Promoters, Directors, key Managerial
Personnel or other designated persons, that may have a potential
conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
As there are no Related Party Transactions entered into by the Company
Form AOC-2 is not applicable to the Company.
29. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CERTIFICATE
A Report on Corporate Governance along with a certificate from the
Auditors of the Company regarding the compliance of conditions of
corporate governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement forms a part of this Annual Report.
30. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which gives a detailed
state of affairs of the Company's operations forms a part of this
Annual Report.
31. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company is committed to discharging its social responsibility as a
good corporate citizen.
The Board of Directors has framed a policy which lays down a framework
in relation to Corporate Social Responsibility of the Company. This
policy also lays down to lay down guidelines for the company to
make CSR a key business process for sustainable development for the
Society. The details of this policy are explained by way of Annexure
III.
During the year under review, the Company has not expended any amount
towards CSR activities as the same is not applicable to the Company
pursuant to section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
32. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY
ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
A) Conservation of energy-
Even though its operations are not energy-intensive, significant
measures are taken to reduce energy consumption by using
energy-efficient equipment. The Company regularly reviews power
consumption patterns across all locations and implement requisite
improvements/changes in the process in order to optimize energy/ power
consumption and thereby achieve cost savings. Energy costs comprise a
very small part of the Company's total cost of operations. However, as
a part of the Company's conservation of energy programme, the
management has appealed to all the employees / workers to conserve
energy.
B) Technology absorption-
i. The efforts made towards technology absorption:
The Company values innovation and applies it to every facet of its
business. This drives development of distinctive new products, ever
improving quality standards and more efficient processes.
The Company has augmented its revenues and per unit price realization
by deploying innovative marketing strategies and offering exciting new
products. The depth of designing capabilities was the core to our
success over the years.
The Company uses the service of in-house designers as well as those of
free-lancers in developing product designs as per the emerging market
trends. The Company uses innovation in design as well as in technology
to develop new products.
ii. Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts :
As a result of the above, the following benefits have been achieved:
a. Better efficiency in operations,
b. Reduced dependence on external sources for technology for
developing new products and upgrading existing products,
c. Expansion of product range and cost reduction,
d. Greater precision,
e. Retention of existing customers and expansion of customer base,
f. Lower inventory stocks resulting in low carrying costs,
iii. The Company has not imported any technology during the year under
review
iv. The Company has not expended any expenditure towards Research and
Development during the year under review.
[Amt. in Rs.]
Particulars FY 2014-2015 FY 2013-2014
Value of Imports of Raw Materials 68,00,57,640 51,67,84,932
F.O.B. Value of Exports 69,48,68,495 70,60,02,384
33. TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
The Company did not have any funds lying unpaid or unclaimed for a
period of seven years. Therefore there were no funds which were
required to be transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund
(IEPF).
Unclaimed Dividend Amount (Rs.)
Unclaimed Dividend F.Y. 2008-09 - Interim 590
Unclaimed Dividend F.Y. 2008-09 - Final 899
Unclaimed Dividend F.Y. 2009-10 - Interim 1,807
Unclaimed Dividend F.Y. 2009-10 - Final 2,308
34. GENERAL
During the year ended 31st March, 2015, there were no cases filed
/reported pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of women at workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The Company confirms that it has paid the Annual Listing Fees for the
year 2015-2016 to BSE and NSE where the Company's Shares are listed.
During the year under review, no significant and material orders were
passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going
concern status and Company's operations.
35. HUMAN RESOURCES
Your Company treats its "human resources" as one of its most important
assets.
Your Company continuously invests in attraction, retention and
development of talent on an ongoing basis. A number of programs that
provide focused people attention are currently underway. Your Company
thrust is on the promotion of talent internally through job rotation
and job enlargement.
36. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors would like to thank all shareholders, customers, bankers,
suppliers and everybody else with whose help, cooperation and hard work
the Company is able to achieve the results. The Directors would also
like to place on record their appreciation of the dedicated efforts put
in by the employees of the Company.
For and On behalf of the Board of Directors
PREMJIBHAI KANANI
Place: Mumbai Chairman
Date: 6th August, 2015 DIN : 01567443
Mar 31, 2014
The Members of
KANANI INDUSTRIES LIMITED
The Directors present the 31st Annual Report together with the Audited
financial Statement for the financial year ended March 31, 2014.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The Financial Results for the year ended March 31, 2014 are summarized
below:
(Amt. in Rs.)
Year ended Year ended
Particulars March 31, 2014 March 31, 2013
Revenue from operation 706,002,384 77,63,04,269
Other Income 9,448,380 1,19,18,236
Total Income 715,450,763 78,82,22,505
Expenditure (before depreciation) 712,712,976 78,53,14,532
Profit/(Loss) before Depreciation
and Taxes 2,737,787 29,07,973
Less: Depreciation 1,005,269 11,03,212
Profit/(Loss) before Taxation 1,732,518 18,04,761
Less: Provision for Tax
- Current Taxes 3,35,000 3,60,000
- Previous year taxes - -
Profit/(Loss) after Taxation 1,397,518 14,44,761
Balance brought forward 299,565,532 30,82,65,297
Add: Net Profit/(Net Loss) for the year 1,397,518 14,44,761
Amount available for the appropriation 300,963,050 309,710,058
Less: Capitalised by way of issue
of fully paid up Bonus Shares - (89,94,000)
Less: Transferred to Special Economic
Zone re-investment reserve - (11,50,526)
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 300,963,050 29,95,65,532
Earnings per equity share (Rs. per share)
- Basic 0.01 0.01
- Diluted 0.01 0.01
DIVIDEND:
In order to conserve the resources for the further growth of the
Company, your Directors think fit not to recommend any dividend for the
year under review.
PERFORMANCE:
Your company is engaged in the manufacturing activities and during the
year under review, the Company has posted total Income of Rs.
715,450,763/- as against total Income of Rs. 78,82,22,505/- in the
corresponding previous year. Net Profit after Tax for the year under
review was Rs. 1,397,518/- as against Net Profit after Tax of Rs. 14,
44,761/- in the corresponding previous year.
AUDITORS:
M/s. Ravi & Dev, Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company retire
at the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting. The members are
requested to appoint auditors and to fix their remuneration.
AUDITORS'' REPORT:
The Report of the Auditors of the Company is self explanatory and do
not call for any further explanation by the Board of Directors.
DIRECTORS:
In accordance with section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and in
terms of Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Premjibhai
Devjibhai Kanani, Whole-time Director of the Company are liable to
retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General meeting and being
eligible, offered himself for re-appointment. Board of Directors
recommends the above re-appointment.
In accordance with Section 149(4) and other applicable provisions, if
any, read with Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has
to appoint 1/3rd of the total Directors as Independent Directors, for a
maximum period of 5 years and who are not liable to retire by rotation.
Accordingly, the Board of Directors proposes to appoint the existing
Independent Director i.e. Mr. Devendra kumar Kikani as an Independent
Directors of the Company under Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013
for term up to 5 (five) years, respectively, in ensuing Annual General
Meeting.
The Company has received declarations from the Independent Directors of
the Company confirming that they meet with the criteria of independence
as prescribed both under sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with
the Stock Exchanges.
During the year under review, Mr. Gautam Parekh resigned from
Directorship of the company w.e.f. 01st December, 2013.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the requirement under section 217(2AA) of the erstwhile
Companies Act, 1956 with respect to the Directors'' Responsibilities
Statement, it is hereby confirmed:-
i) that in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year 2013-14,
the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no
material departures;
ii) that 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
statement at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss of
the Company for that period;
iii) that 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) that the directors have prepared the Annual Accounts of the company
on a going concern basis.
FIXED DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposits during the year ended
March 31, 2014.
DETAILS OF EMPLOYESS UNDER THE COMPANIES (PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES)
RULE 1975 (AS AMENDED UPTO DATE):
The information required under sub-section (2A) of Section 217 of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975 duly amended by the Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rule, 2011 for the year ended 31st March, 2014 is not applicable to the
Company as none of the employee is drawing remuneration more than the
limits presently specified under the said rules.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNING AND OUTGO:
The manufacturing activities carried out by the Company do not fall
under the list of industries specified for which Section 217(1)(e) of
the erstwhile Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure of
Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 is
applicable and hence disclosures required therein are not applicable to
the Company.
Further the details regarding foreign exchange earnings and outgo are
given in Point Nos. 3 to 5 of Significant Accounting Policies under
Note No. 21 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Your Directors have pleasure in attaching the Consolidated Financial
Statements pursuant to Clause 32 of the Listing Agreement entered into
with the Stock Exchange and prepared in accordance with the Accounting
Standards prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India, in this regard.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:
The Report on Management Discussion and Analysis as required under the
Listing Agreement with The Stock Exchanges is enclosed to this Report.
Certain statements in this section may be forward looking. Many factors
may affect the actual results, which could be different from what the
Directors envisage in terms of the future performance and outlook.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
The Company continues to remain committed for high standards of
corporate governance. The report of corporate governance as per the
requirement of the listing agreement with the stock exchanges form part
of this report as Annexure. The company has complied with all the
requirements of the corporate governance and the same is certified by
the Statutory Auditors.
CONSTITUTION / RE CONSTITUTION OF COMMITTEE:
During the financial year, Mr. Gautam Parekh, non-executive Independent
Directors, resigned from Directorship of the company w.e.f. 01st
December, 2013. The Board of Directors of the Company has
re-constituted the Audit Committee and Share Transfer/Investor
Grievance Committee w.e.f. 01st December, 2013.
The constitution of the Audit Committee is as follows:
Mr. Devendrakumar Kikani - Chairman, Non Executive Independent Mr.
Shailesh Patel - Member, Non-Executive Independent
Mr. Harshil Kanani - Member, Executive
The constitution of the Share Transfer/Investor Grievance Committee is
as follows:
Mr. Shailesh Patel - Chairman, Non Executive Independent
Mr. Devendrakumar Kikani - Member, Non-Executive Independent Mr.
Harshil Kanani - Member, Executive
Further, the Board of Directors of the Company has constituted
Remuneration committee, the following are the members of the said
committee are as table below:
Mr. Shailesh Patel - Chairman, Non Executive Independent
Mr. Devendrakumar Kikani - Member, Non-Executive Independent Mr.
Harshil Kanani - Member, Executive
Terms of reference
- Fix the remuneration payable to the Executive Directors;
- Review the performance of employees and their compensation; and
- Review the performance of employees against specific key result areas
identified as yardsticks for measuring performance.
In accordance with provision of Companies Act, 2013, the Board of
Directors of the Company has re-named the all existing committees
w.e.f. 20th August, 2014.
STATEMENT U/S. 212 REGARDING SUBSIDIARY COMPANY:
The Statement pursuant to the provisions of Section 212 of the
erstwhile Companies Act, 1956 regarding Subsidiary Company is annexed
to this Report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The Directors take this opportunity to express their gratitude and
thanks to the esteemed clients, Members, Banks, SEBI (Securities and
Exchange Board of India), National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE),
Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, Central, State and Local Government for
their continued support and cooperation.
For and On behalf of the Board of Directors
PREMJIBHAI KANANI
Place: Mumbai Chairman
Date: 20th August, 2014 DIN : 01567443
Mar 31, 2013
To, The Members of KANANI INDUSTRIES LIMITED
The Directors present the 30th Annual Report together with the Audited
Statement of Accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2013.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The Financial Results for the year ended March 31, 2013 are summarized
below:
(Amt. in Rs.)
Year ended Year ended
Particulars March 31,
2013 March 31, 2012
Revenue from operation 77,63,04,269 140,26,88,573
Other Income 1,19,18,236 (5,076,578)
Total Income 78,82,22,505 139,76,11,995
Expenditure (before depreciation) 78,53,14,532 139,39,44,576
Profit/(Loss) before
Depreciation and Taxes 29,07,973 36,67,419
Less: Depreciation 11,03,212 12,19,078
Profit/(Loss) before Taxation 18,04,761 24,48,341
Less: Provision for Tax
- Current Taxes 3,60,000 4,75,000
- Previous year taxes 150
Profit/(Loss) after Taxation 14,44,761 19,73,191
Balance brought forward 30,82,65,297 30,62,91,806
Less: Capitalised by way of
issue of fully paid up
Bonus Shares (89,94,000)
Add: Net Profit/(Net Loss)
for the year 14,44,761 19,73,491
Less: Transferred to Special
Economic Zone re-investment reserve (11,50,526)
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 29,95,65,532 30,82,65,297
Earnings per equity share (Rs. per share)
- Basic 0.01 0.02
- Diluted 0.01 0.02
DIVIDEND
In order to conserve the resources for the further growth of the
Company, your Directors think fit not to recommend any dividend for the
year under review.
PERFORMANCE
Your company is engaged in the manufacturing of diamond studded
jewellery during the year under review, the Company has posted Total
Income of Rs. 78,82,22,505/- as against Total Income of Rs. 139,76,11,995/-
in the corresponding previous year. Net Profit after Tax for the year
under review was Rs. 14,44,761/- as against Net Profit after Tax of Rs.
19,73,191/- in the corresponding previous year.
AUDITORS
M/s Ravi & Dev, Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company retire
at the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting. The members are
requested to appoint auditors and to fix their remuneration.
AUDITORS'' REPORT
The Report of the Auditors of the Company is self explanatory and do
not call for any further explanation by the Board of Directors.
DIRECTORS:
During the year under review, Mr. Devendrakumar Kikani Director of the
Company retires by rotation and being eligible offers himself for
reappointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
During the year under review, Mr. Nagjibhai Vithani, Director of the
Company is liable to retire by rotation at the conclusion of the
ensuing Annual General Meeting, but has shown his unwillingness to get
re-appointed at the said Annual General Meeting due to unfavorable
health factor,. Consequently, in order to comply with the applicable
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, Mr. Shailesh. R. Patel is
considered for re-appointment as his tenure will end due to retirement
by rotation, being next longest in office and being eligible offers
himself for reappointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956 with respect to the Directors'' Responsibilities Statement, it
is hereby confirmed:
i) that in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year 2012-13,
the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no
material departures;
ii) that 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
statement at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the
company for that period.
iii) that 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) that the directors have prepared the Annual Accounts of the company
on a going concern basis.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposits during the year ended
March 31, 2013.
DETAILS OF EMPLOYESS UNDER THE COMPANIES (PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES)
RULE 1975 (AS AMENDED UPTO DATE)
The information required under sub-section (2A) of Section 217 of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975 duly amended by the Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rule, 2011 for the year ended 31st March, 2013 is not applicable to the
Company as none of the employee is drawing remuneration more than the
limits presently specified under the said rules.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNING AND OUTGO
The manufacturing activities carried out by the Company do not fall
under the list of industries specified for which Section 217(1)(e) of
the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure of Particulars
in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 is applicable and
hence disclosures required therein are not applicable to the Company.
Further the details regarding foreign exchange earnings and outgo are
given in Point Nos. 3 to 5 of Significant Accounting Policies under
Note No. 20 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Your Directors have pleasure in attaching the Consolidated Financial
Statements pursuant to Clause 32 of the Listing Agreement entered into
with the Stock Exchange and prepared in accordance with the Accounting
Standards prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India, in this regard.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Report on Management Discussion and Analysis as required under the
Listing Agreement with The Stock Exchanges is enclosed to this Report.
Certain statements in this section may be forward looking. Many factors
may affect the actual results, which could be different from what the
Directors envisage in terms of the future performance and outlook
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company continues to remain committed for high standards of
corporate governance. The report of corporate governance as per the
requirement of the listing agreement with the stock exchanges form part
of this report as Annexure. The company has complied with all the
requirements of the corporate governance and the same is certified by
the Statutory Auditors.
STATEMENT U/S. 212 REGARDING SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
The Statement pursuant to the provisions of Section 212 of the
Companies Act, 1956 regarding Subsidiary Company is annexed to this
Report.
ISSUE OF BONUS SHARES BY THE COMPANY
As the Members are aware, the Company came out with bonus issue in the
ratio 10:1 [One share for every Ten shares held] which got listed on
National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange
Limited on February 08, 2013.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors take this opportunity to express their gratitude and
thanks to the esteemed clients, Members, Banks, SEBI (Securities and
Exchange Board of India), National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE)
and Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE), Central, State and Local
Government for their continued support and cooperation.
For and On behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai PREMJIBHAI KANANI
Date: August 14th, 2013 Chairman
Mar 31, 2012
The Members of
KANANI INDUSTRIES LIMITED
The Directors present the Twenty-Ninth Annual Report together with the
Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2012.
Financial Results
The Financial Results for the year ended March 31, 2012 are summarized
below:
(Amt. in Rs.)
Year ended Year ended
Particulars March 31, 2012 March 31, 2011
Sales 1,402,688,573 1,516,669,978
Other Income (5,076,578) 2,613,413
Total Income 139,76,11,995 151,92,83,391
Expenditure [before depreciation 139,39,44,576 135,60,86,486
Profit before Dep. & Tax 36,67,419 16,31,96,905
Less: Depreciation 12,19,078 13,56,120
Profit(Loss) before Tax 24,48,341 16,18,40,785
Less: Provision for Tax 4,75,000 -
Previous year tax 150 -
Profit(Loss) after Tax 19,73,191 16,18,40,785
Dividend
In order to conserve the resources for the further growth of the
Company your Directors think fit not to recommend any dividend for the
year under review.
Performance
Your company is engaged in the manufacturing activities and during the
year under review, the Company has posted Total Income of Rs.
139,76,11,995/- as against Total Income of Rs. 151,92,83,391/- in the
corresponding previous year. Net Profit after Tax for the year under
review was Rs. 19,73,191/-as against Net Profit after Tax of Rs.
16,18,401785/- in the corresponding previous year.
Auditors
M/s Ravi & Dev, Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company retire
at the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting. The members are
requested to appoint auditors and to fix their remuneration.
Auditors' Report
The Report of the Auditors of the Company is self explanatory and do
not call for any further explanation by the Board of Directors.
Directors
During the year under review, Mr. Shailesh Patel and Mr. Gautam Parekh,
Directors of the Company retire by rotation and being eligible offer
themselves for reappointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Further, Mr. Premjibhai Kanani be is hereby proposed to be reappointed
as the Chairman and Mr. Harshil Kanani be and is hereby proposed to be
reappointed as the Managing Director of the Company w.e.f. August 1,
2012 respectively for a period of five years each.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement under section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956 with respect to the Directors' Responsibilities Statement, it
is hereby confirmed:
i. that in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year 2011-12,
the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no
material departures;
ii. that 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
statement at the end of the financial year and of the loss of the
iii. that 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. that the directors have prepared the Annual Accounts of the
company on a going concern basis.
Fixed Deposits
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposits during the year ended
March 31, 2012.
Details of Employees under the Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rule, 1975 (as Amended Upto Date)
The information required under sub-section (2A) of Section 217 of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975 duly amended by the Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rule, 2011 for the year ended 31st March, 2012 is not applicable to the
Company as none of the employee is drawing remuneration more than the
limits presently specified under the said rules.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption & Foreign Exchange
Earning and Outgo
The manufacturing activities carried out by the Company do not fall
under the list of industries specified for which Section 217(1)(e) of
the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure of Particulars
in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 is applicable and
hence disclosures required therein are not applicable to the Company.
Further the details regarding foreign exchange earnings and outgo are
given in Note Nos. 3 to 6 under Schedule '21' i.e. Significant
Accounting Policies of the Notes to Accounts.
Consolidated Financial Statements
Your Directors have pleasure in attaching the Consolidated Financial
Statements pursuant to Clause 32 of the Listing Agreement entered into
with the Stock Exchange and prepared in accordance with the Accounting
Standards prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India, in this regard.
Management Discussion and Analysis
The Report on Management Discussion and Analysis as required under the
Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges is enclosed to this Report.
Certain statements in this section may be forward looking. Many factors
may affect the actual results, which could be different from what the
Directors envisage in terms of the future performance and outlook.
Corporate Governance
The Company continues to remain committed for high standards of
corporate governance. The report of corporate governance as per the
requirement of the listing agreement with the stock exchanges form part
of this report as Annexure. The company has complied with all the
requirements of the corporate governance and the same is certified by
the Statutory Auditors.
Subsidiary Company
Your Company formed its subsidiary in Special Administrative Region of
Hong Kong under the name & style 'KIL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED' w.e.f. 4th
July 2011.
Statement U/S. 212 Regarding Subsidiary Company
The Statement pursuant to the provisions of Section 212 of the
Companies Act, 1956 regarding Subsidiary Company is annexed to this
Report.
Listing of Shares of the Company on National Stock Exchange of India
Limited (NSE)
Your Directors are pleased to inform that on an application made by the
Company, National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) approved the
listing of 1,79,88,000 equity shares of the Company on its exchange and
admitted to its dealings w.e.f. December 14, 2011.
Acknowledgment
Your Directors would like to express their appreciation for the
assistance and co-operation received from Bankers, Govt authorities,
customers, and vendors during the year.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of
appreciation for the committed services of Executives, Staff and
workers of the company.
For and On behalf of the
Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai PREMJIBHAI KANANI
Date: August 9th, 2012 Chairman
Mar 31, 2011
The Members of
KANANI INDUSTRIES LIMITED
The Directors present the Twenty-Eighth Annual Report together with
the Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2011.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Financial Results for the year ended March 31, 2011 are summarized
below:
(Amt. in Rs. Lacs)
Year ended Year ended
Particulars March 31, 2011 March 31, 2010
Sales 15166.70 8683.86
Other Income 26.13 (44.08)
Increase in Stock of
finished Goods 318.70 59.51
Total Income 15511.53 8699.29
Expenditure [before depreciation] 13879.56 7929.71
Profit before Dep. & Tax 1631.97 769.57
Less: Depreciation 13.56 14.83
Profit (Loss) before Tax 1618.41 754.74
Less: Provision for Tax - -
Fringe Benefit Tax - -
Profit (Loss) after Tax 1618.41 754.74
Profit/(Loss) brought forward 1881.51 1232.00
Profit available for appropriation 3499.92 1986.74
APPROPRIATIONS:
Interim Dividend paid - 44.97
Corporate Dividend Tax on
Interim Dividend - 7.64
Proposed Dividend - 44.97
Corporate Dividend Tax on
Proposed Dividend - 7.64
Surplus Carried to Balance Sheet 3499.92 1881.51
DIVIDEND
In order to conserve the resources for the further growth of the
Company your directors think fit not to recommen any dividend for the
year under review.
PERFORMANCE
Your company is engaged in the manufacturing activities and during the
year under review, your Directors ar pleased to inform the Members that
the Company has posted Total Income of Rs. 15,511.53 Lacs as agains Total
Income of Rs. 8,699.29 lacs in the corresponding previous year. Net
Profit after Tax for the year unde review was Rs.1,618.41 Lacs as against
Net Profit after Tax of Rs. 754.74 Lacs in the corresponding previou
year.
AUDITORS
M/s Ravi & Dev, Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company retire
at the conclusion of this Annua General Meeting. The members are
requested to appoint auditors and to fix their remuneration.
AUDITORS' REPORT
The Report of the Auditors of the Company is self explanatory and do
not call for any further explanation b the Board of Directors.
DIRECTORS
During the year under review, Mr. Devendra K Kikani and Mr. Nagjibhai K
Vithani, Directors of the Compan retire by rotation and being eligible
offer themselves for reappointment at the forthcoming Annual Genera
Meeting.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956 with respect to the Directors Responsibilities Statement, it
is hereby confirmed:
i) That in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year 2010-11,
the applicable accounting standard have been followed and there are no
material departures;
ii) that the directors have selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and mad judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of th
statement at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the
company for that period.
iii) that the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accountin records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and
fo preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) That the directors have prepared the Annual Accounts of the company
on a going concern basis.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposits during the year ended
March 31, 2011.
DETAILS OF EMPLOYEES UNDER THE COMPANIES (PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES)
RULE 1975 (AS AMENDED UPTO DATE):
The Company has no employees of the specified categories under Section
217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies
(Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended upto date.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNING AND OUTGO:
The manufacturing activities carried out by the Company do not fall
under the list of industries specified for which Section 217(1)(e) of
the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure of Particulars
in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 is applicable and
hence disclosures required therein are not applicable to the Company.
Further, the details regarding foreign exchange earnings and outgo are
given in Note Nos. 3 to 6 under Schedule 'K' i.e. Significant
Accounting Policies of the Notes to Accounts.
POSTAL BALLOT CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR
The Company had conducted Postal Ballot for the following mentioned
businesses which were approved by the Members of the Company:
1 Further issue of shares under Section 81(1A) of the Companies Act,
1956
2 Amendment in the Articles of Association of the Company under Section
31 of the Companies Act, 1956
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company continues to remain committed for high standards of
corporate governance. The report of corporate governance as per the
requirement of the listing agreement with the stock exchanges form part
of this report as Annexure. The company has complied with all the
requirements of the corporate governance and the same is certified by
the Statutory Auditors.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors take this opportunity to express their gratitude and
thanks to the esteemed clients, Members, Banks, SEBI (Securities and
Exchange Board of India), Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, Central, State
and Local Government for their continued support cooperation and
guidance from time to time.
For and On behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai Premjibhai D. Kanani
Date: August 12, 2011 Chairman
Mar 31, 2010
The the Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2010.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The Financial Results for the year ended March 31, 2010 are summarized
below:
(Amt. in Rs. Lacs)
year ended Year ended
Particulars March 31, 2010 March 31, 2009
Sales 8683.86 5426.58
Other Income (4,4.08) 24.88
Increase in Stock of finished
Goods 59.51 NIL
Total Income 8699.29 5451.46
Expenditure [before
depreciation] 7929.71 4609.85
Profit before Pep. &
Tax 739.90 841.62
Less:
Depreciation 14.83 09.13
Profit(Loss) before
Tax 754.74 832.49
Less: Provision for Tax - -
Fringe Benefit Tax - 0.035
Profit(Loss) after Tax 754.74 832.46
Profit/(Loss) brought forward[ 1232.00 433.16
Profit available for appropriation1 986.74 1265.62
Proposed Dividend of previous year
reversed - 1.24
Prov. For Corporate Dividend Tax
reversed - 0.21
Profit available for appropriation - 1267.07
APPROPRIATIONS:
Interim Dividend paid 44.97 14.99
Corporate Dividend Tax on Interim
Dividend 7.64 02.55
Proposed Dividend 44.97 14.99
Corporate Dividend Tax on Proposed
Dividend 7.64 02.55
Surplus Carried to Balance Sheet | 1881.51 1231.99
DIVIDEND:
The company has paid interim dividend @5% i.e. Re.0.25 per equity share
of Rs. 51- each.
The Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend @ 5% i.e. Re.0.25 per
equity share of Rs.5/- each for the financial year 2009-2010.
PERFORMANCE:
Your Directors are pleased to inform the Members that the Company has
posted Total Income of Rs.8699.29 Lacs as against Total Income of Rs.
5451.47 Lacs in the corresponding previous year. Net Profit after Tax
for the year under review was Rs.754.74 Lacs as against Net Profit
after Tax of Rs.832.46 Lacs in the corresponding previous year.
During the year 2009-2010, the Company has successfully come out with
bonus issue in the ratio of Two Equity Shares for every One Equity
Shares (2:1)held aggregating to 17988000 equity shares of Rs. 10/-
each, which were listed on Bombay Stock Exchange Limited on 08/09/2009.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
In terms of Clause 49 of Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges, a
compliance report on Corporate Governance is annexed with this Report.
AUDITORS:
M/s. Ravi & Dev, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, the Statutory Auditors
of the Company retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The
members are requested to appoint auditors and to fix their
remuneration.
DIRECTORS:
Mr. Shailesh Patel and Mr. Gautam Parekh, Directors are liable to
retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being
eligible offer themselves for reappointment.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the requirement under section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956 with respect to the Directors Responsibilities Statement, it
is hereby confirmed:-
i) That in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year 2009-10,
the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no
material departures;
ii) That 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 as on 31st March 2010.
iii)that 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) that the directors have prepared the Annual Accounts of the company
on a going concern basis
FIXED DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any loans or deposits from public in
contravention of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956, and rules
framed under the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975.
THE COMPANIES (PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES) RULE 1975 AS AMENDED:
The Company has no employees of the specified categories under Section
217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies
(Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended upto date.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNING AND OUTGO:
As the Company does not have any manufacturing activities, particulars
required in term to be disclosed with respect to the conservation of
energy and technology in term of Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Disclosures of Particulars in the
Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1998 are not applicable.
Further the details regarding foreign exchange earnings and outgo are
given in Note Nos. 3 to 6 under Schedule K i.e. Significant Accounting
Policies of the Notes to Accounts.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors records their appreciation for the full co-operation
received from the Financial Institutions, Banks, other agencies and
departments.
For and On behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai PREMJIBHAI D. KANANI
Date: 29/06/2010 CHAIRMAN.
REGISTERED OFFICE:
G/6, PRASAD CHAMBERS,
TATA ROAD NO.2, OPERA HOUSE,
MUMBAI: 400004.
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