Mar 31, 2024
The Directors present their 37th Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statement of Accounts
for the Financial Year 2023-24.
The financial performance of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24 in comparison to the
previous financial year 2022-23 are summarized as below:
|
Year Ended |
Year Ended |
|
|
31/03/2024 |
31/03/2023 |
|
|
Revenue from operation |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Other Income |
36.10 |
45.22 |
|
36.10 |
45.22 |
|
|
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax |
(402.45) |
(397.29) |
|
Less: |
||
|
1) Current Tax |
||
|
- For current year |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
- For earlier years |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
2) Deferred tax |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Profit/(Loss) After Tax |
(402.45) |
(397.29) |
|
Other Comprehensive Income |
(35.95) |
(33.63) |
|
Total Comprehensive Income |
(367.90) |
(430.92) |
The Company has prepared the financial statements in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards
(Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 read with Section
133 of Companies Act, 2013 (the ''Act'') and other relevant provisions of the Act.
The Board of Directors of your Company, after considering losses for FY 2023-24, has decided that
it would be prudent, not to recommend any Dividend for the year under review.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no amount on account of
principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
No amount was transferred to the Reserves for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.
The paid up equity capital as on 31st March, 2024 was Rs.3,00,23,000.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any form/types of securities.
The authorized share capital of the Company was Rs.7,50,00,000/- as on March 31, 2024.
No revenues in the current and previous financial year under review. The Company has incurred
a Net Loss of Rs.367.90 Lakhs in 2022-23 as compared to previous year''s Net Loss of Rs.430.92
Lakhs.
There is no business operation during the financial year.
The Company has a Non-Executive Chairman and the Company has optimum combination of
Executive and Non-Executive Directors. The Board comprises of two Independent Directors.
None of the Directors on the Board is member of more than 10 committees or Chairman of more
than 5 committees across all the Companies in which he is a Director. Necessary disclosures
regarding committee positions in other public companies as at 31st March 2024 has been made
by the Directors.
The names and categories of the Directors on the Board, their attendance at Board Meetings
held during the year and at the last Annual General Meeting and also the number of other
directorship and Committee membership held by them are given below:
|
Name |
Designation |
Attendance |
No. of Board |
No. of Directorship |
No. of Committee |
||
|
Held |
Attended |
Chairman |
Member |
||||
|
Arunkumar Bhuwania |
Chairman Non¬ |
No |
4 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
|
Anuj Bhargava |
Independent / |
Yes |
4 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Aditya Bhuwania |
Whole-time/ Executive Director |
Yes |
4 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Hema Thakur |
Independent / |
Yes |
4 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
5 |
All the board meetings were held in compliance with section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013 as
the intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies
Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), 2015.
Four (4) Board Meetings were held during the year 2023-24 on 30.05.2023, 09.08.2023,
08.11.2023 and 07.02.2024. The maximum gap between any two meetings did not exceed one
hundred and twenty (120) days.
The Company has complied with the requirements prescribed under the Secretarial Standards
issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on meetings of the Board of directors
(SS-1) and General meetings (SS-2).
In accordance with the provisions of section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 and the Articles of Association of the Company,
Mr. Aditya Bhuwania (DIN: 00018911) Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director retires by
rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (âAGMâ) and being eligible has offered himself
for re-appointment and your Board recommends his re-appointment.
The disclosures required pursuant to Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and
Clause 1.2.5 of the Secretarial Standard are given in the Notice of AGM, forming part of the
Annual Report.
During the financial year, after resignation of Mrs. Mini Bhuwania as Women Director of the
Company. The board re-designed Mrs. Hema Thakur as women Director of the Company w.e.f.
30th May, 2023.
Mr. M.K. Arora - Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company resigned from directorship
of the Company w.e.f. 6th April, 2023.
Mrs. Mini Bhuwania - Non-Executive Non-Independent Women Director of the Company
resigned from directorship of the Company w.e.f. 16th May, 2023.
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable contribution made during
their tenure as directorship of the Company.
In terms of Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) of the Company during
FY 2023-24 are:
Mr. Aditya Bhuwania : Whole time Director
Mrs. Kalyani Joshi : Company Secretary & Compliance officer
(Resigned as on 31st May, 2024)
Board places on record its deep appreciation for the excellent contributions made by Mrs.
Kalyani Joshi during her tenure.
Independent Directors are non-executive directors as defined under Regulation 16(1)(b) of the
SEBI Listing Regulations read with Section 149(6) of the Act along with rules framed thereunder.
The Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or
situation which exists or may be reasonably anticipated that could impair or impact their ability
to discharge their duties. Based on the declarations received from the Independent Directors,
the Board of Directors has confirmed that they meet the criteria of independence as mentioned
under Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and that they are independent of
the management. In terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6 of the
Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, Independent Directors of
the Company have confirmed that they have registered themselves with the databank maintained
by The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, (âMCAâ). The Independent Directors are also required
to undertake online proficiency self-assessment test conducted by the IICA within a period of
2 (two) years from the date of inclusion of their names in the data bank, unless they meet the
criteria specified for exemption.
The Independent Directors of your Company are exempt from the requirement to undertake
online proficiency self-assessment test.
During the year under review, none of the Independent Director of the Company had resigned
before the expiry of their respective tenure(s).
Mr. M. K. Arora resigned from the directorship (Independent Non-Executive) of the Company on
the account of old age w.e.f. April 6, 2023.
In terms of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, M/s. Kanu Doshi Associates LLF, Chartered
Accountants, Mumbai (ICAI Firm No. 104746W/W100096) had been re-appointed as the
Statutory Auditors of the Company for the period of five years from the conclusion of 35th Annual
General Meeting till the conclusion of 39th Annual General Meeting.
The Auditors'' Report to the Shareholders for the year under review has some contain below
Qualification remark:
We draw your attention to note no. 36 of Financial Statements regarding the Company''s account
being declared as Non-Performing Asset (NPA) and received a notice under Section 13(4) of
Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act,
2002 (''the Act'') for symbolic attachment of properties. The Company has incurred net losses in
the current period as well as in the past years. The Company has accumulated losses which
exceeds its net worth at the balance sheet date resulting in negative net worth and due to
blockage of bank accounts, revenue from operation during the current year is nil. During the FY
2020-21, the Company has also closed down all its branches except Mumbai branch, had written
off/ sold fixed assets located at such branches and has also laid off maximum employees across
all branches since the business operations are nil. Further, the Company has also received
summons from Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) Mumbai applied by one of the lender banks.
As informed by the Management of the Company, during the previous year, as a result of non¬
payment and despite of demand notices, the Authorised Officer took physical possession of the
properties situated in Chennai and Kolkata, out of which Chennai property was sold in e-auction
on 29th December, 2022. However, in the absence of information available in relation to the
auction amount, the accounting adjustment between borrowing and the asset sold is pending as
at 31st March, 2023.
Further, the company has also received a notice dated 13th January, 2023 for auction sale of
Mumbai properties which was conducted on 07th February 2023 by e-auction mode however, as
per the information received from the management, e-auction held was not materialised.
Bank of Maharashtra and Union Bank have declared the company, promoters, directors and
corporate guarantors as willful defaulters, the management of the company has represented
against the same.
During the current year, the Company has deposited Rs.175 lacs in âNon-lien accountâ with
Indian Bank as a one-time settlement out of proposed amount of Rs. 850 lacs.
Based on the facts mentioned above and in the absence of the necessary and adequate evidence
with respect of Company''s assessment of going concern, as per our judgement, management''s
use of going concern basis of accounting in the financial statements is inappropriate.
The Loans taken from the banks has been declared Non-Performing, due to inability to repay the
loan bank has e-auction Chennai Property on 29th December, 2022. In this regard, no detailed
information is available with the Company.
The bank has also done e-auction for Mumbai Property but the attempt was unsuccessful.
The Union Bank of India has filed a case at DRT for the recovery of their dues. For this, Company
appointed Advocate Jay K. Bhatia., and he re-presenting this case at DRT.
The Company is waiting for a revised OTS letter from the bank. We would decide our further
course of action in relation to continuation of operation only on completion of OTS.
The Company had made aggregate provision of Rs. 3,269.64 lakhs for doubtful debts (expected
credit loss) as at March 31,2024 relating to export sales. The Management has not approached
RBI for approval of writing off the said amount from books of accounts. In the absence of any
information regarding penal consequences, we are unable to comment on the impact of the
same on the Loss / net worth of the Company.
Management is in process of recovering the aforesaid amount from debtors and Regular and
frequent follow-ups are being done., but due to bad quality of products, it''s difficult to recover this
amount. If these debts become non-recoverable from debtors in future, then the company will
definitely approach RBI to write off the said amount from books of accounts.
During previous year, there was a casual vacancy of Chief Financial Officer w.e.f. November 30,
2022. The Company is in process of appointing new Chief Financial Officer but couldn''t appoint
the same within the prescribed time limits of six months from the date of resignation and we
are unable to comment on the impact of the penal consequences on the loss / networth of the
Company.
The Company doing search of candidate for the post of Chief Financial Officer but unable to find
out suitable candidate for the same post. To filed up this vacancy company giving newspaper
advertisement on continuous basis.
The Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee has appointed Ms.
Neelambari Patil., Cost Accountants as the Internal Auditor of your Company for the financial
year 2023-2024.
The Internal Auditors are submitting their reports on quarterly basis.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and rules made there under, the Board has
appointed M/s. Sahasrabuddhe Parab & Co. LLP, Company Secretaries., to conduct Secretarial
Audit of company for the financial year 2023-24.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. The report of the
Secretarial Auditor is annexed to this report as (Annexure-A).
The said Secretarial Audit Report mention following observation:
The Company has availed loan from the Directors of the Company during FY 2021-22, FY 2022¬
23 & FY 2023-24, which is subject to compliance of provision of the Companies Act, 2013.
The delay in filing of e-form at Registrar of Companies due to oversight. In which board will take
necessary action.
The Company has availed loan from the Priya International Limited during FY 2023-24, which is
subject to compliance of provision of the Companies Act, 2013.
The delay in filing of e-form at Registrar of Companies due to oversight. In which board will take
necessary action.
The website of the Company is non-functional.
The management will take action on this on immediate basis and the website will be kept
functioning and updated.
The events occurred during the period under the review are captured by the Company in the
Structured Digit Database software after the occurrence of the event.
The Company updated all the database in the software as required and ensures that it will be
kept up-to-date in near future.
Mr. Rakesh Kumar Jain has been resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect
from 30th November, 2022. The vacancy caused due to resignation is required to be filled by the
Company within six months from the resignation but vacancy is still not filled by the Company.
The Company is in the process of appointing new Chief Financial officer of the Company in due
course of time.
The Company has made delay in the payment of listing fees of Bombay Stock Exchange.
Comment of Board of Directors:
The Company paid listing fees to the Bombay Stock Exchange for the financial year 2023-24.
So, as on date no amount pending for the financial year 2023-24.
As per provisions of sub section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act 2013, the Company is not
required to maintain cost records.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS UNDER SUB SECTION (12)
OF SECTION 143 OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL
GOVERNMENT
No frauds were reported by auditors under sub-section (12) of Section 143 of the Companies Act,
2013.
There is being no change in the nature of business of the company during the year.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under
Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is
presented in separate section forming part of the Annual Report. (Annexure-B)
The Annual Return for financial year 2023-24 as per provision of the Act and Rules thereto, is
available on the Company''s website at www.privagroup.com.
Since, the paid- up capital of the Company is less than 10 Crores and Net worth is less than 25
Crores, the provisions of the Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 15(2) of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 are not applicable to the
Company. Provided that where the provision of the Act becomes applicable to the Company at a later
date, the Company shall comply with the requirements within six months from the date on which the
provisions become applicable to the Company.
During the financial year under review, your Company has not met criteria laid down under the
provisions of Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with companies (Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 and accordingly the provisions Corporate Social Responsibility
are not applicable to the Company.
The annual evaluation process of the Board of Directors, individual Directors and Committees was
conducted in accordance with the provision of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Board evaluated its performance after seeking inputs from all the directors on the basis of criteria
such as the Board composition and structure, effectiveness of board processes, information and
functioning, etc. The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking
inputs from the committee members on the basis of criteria such as the composition of committees,
effectiveness of committee meetings, etc. The above criteria are as provided in the Guidance Note
on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
The Chairman of the Board had one-on-one meetings with the Independent Directors and the
Chairman of NRC had one-on-one meetings with the Executive and Non-Executive, Non-Independent
Directors. These meetings were intended to obtain Directors'' inputs on effectiveness of the Board/
Committee processes.
The Board and the NRC reviewed the performance of individual directors on the basis of criteria such
as the contribution of the individual director to the board and committee meetings like preparedness
on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
In a separate meeting of independent directors, performance of Non- Independent Directors and the
Board as a whole was evaluated. Additionally, they also evaluated the Chairman of the Board, taking
into account the views of Executive and Non-Executive Directors in the aforesaid meeting. The above
evaluations were then discussed in the Board meeting and performance evaluation of Independent
Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the Independent Director being evaluated.
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration committee framed a
policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration.
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company
that have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company and the date of the report.
The Company does not have any subsidiary/ joint venture/ Associate Companies.
The Company''s equity shares continue to be listed on BSE Limited (BSE). The Company had
applied for de-listing of equity shares from The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd. (CSE) and the said
de-listing permission is in process and the Company is constantly following up with the Exchange for
completion of the process.
Pursuant to the provisions of Schedule IV to the Act, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors
of the Company was convened on February 7, 2024, with the presence of Non-Independent Directors
and Members of Management, to consider, inter alia, the following:
(a) review the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole;
(b) review the performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of
Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors;
(c) assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company''s
management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform
their duties.
All the Independent Directors were present in the Meeting and the Meeting was chaired by Mr. Anuj
Bhargava.
The Board has constituted necessary Committees pursuant to the provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013, rules framed there under and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements),
Regulation 2015. The Committees of the Board comprises of Audit Committee, Nomination and
Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee.
The details about Composition of Committees and their Meetings are given below:
The Company has constituted Audit Committee as per requirement of Section 177 of the Companies
Act 2013 and Regulation 18 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation,
2015. The terms of reference of Audit Committee are broadly in accordance with the provisions
of Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation,
2015. During the year (4) Four Audit Committee Meetings was held i.e. 30th May, 2023, 9th August,
2023, 8th November, 2023 and 7th February, 2024.
Composition and Attendance of Members at the meetings of the Audit Committee held during the
financial year 2023-24 are mentioned below:
|
Name |
Designation |
Category |
No. of Meetings |
|
|
Held |
Attended |
|||
|
Mr. Anuj Bhargava |
Chairman |
Independent / Non-Executive Director |
4 |
4 |
|
Mr. Arunkumar |
Member |
Non Executive Director |
4 |
2 |
|
Mrs. Hema Thakur |
Member |
Independent / Non-Executive Director |
4 |
4 |
After Resignation of Mr. M.K. Arora on April 06, 2023, he ceased from Chairmanship of the Audit
Committee. The Board re-constituted the Audit Committee in the Board meeting dated 30th May, 2023
and appointed Mr. Anuj Bhargava as Chairman of the Committee.
All the members of Audit Committee are independent directors except Mr. Arunkumar Bhuwania.,
who is Non-Executive Chairman of the Company.
i) The Company has constituted Nomination & Remuneration Committee as per requirement
of Section 178(1) of the Companies Act 2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015. The terms of reference of Nomination &
Remuneration Committee are broadly in accordance with the provisions of Companies Act,
2013. During the year (2) Two Nomination and Remuneration Committee Meetings was held i.e.
30th May, 2023 and 7th February, 2024.
Composition and Attendance of Members at the meetings of the Nomination & Remuneration
Committee held during the financial year 2023-24 are mentioned below:
|
Name |
Designation |
Category |
No. of Meetings |
|
|
Held |
Attended |
|||
|
Mr. Anuj Bhargava |
Chairman |
Independent / Non- Executive Director |
2 |
2 |
|
Mr. Arunkumar |
Member |
Non Executive Director |
2 |
2 |
|
Mrs Hema Thakur |
Member |
Independent / Non- Executive Director |
2 |
2 |
After resignation of Mr. M. K. Arora on April 06, 2023 from the Chairmanship of Nomination and
Remuneration Committee, Mr. Anuj Bhargava will be Chairman and Mrs. Hema Thakur will be
Member of this Committee.
ii) Remuneration Policy
The remuneration policy is directed towards rewarding performance, based on review of
achievements. It is aimed at attracting and retaining high caliber talent. The remuneration policy
is in consonance with the existing practice in the Industry.
iii) Remuneration of Directors
The committee recommends and reviews the appointment and remuneration of Directors.
It has adopted a policy which deals with the appointment and remuneration of directors
and key managerial persons. The adopted policy decides about the manner of selection of
executive directors, key managerial persons, and independent directors. The policy also
decides about the criteria to be followed for recommending the remuneration of directors
and key managerial persons.
|
Name of Director |
Category |
Sitting Fees * (Rs.) |
|
Mr. Arunkumar Bhuwania |
Promoter/Non-Executive Chairman |
Nil |
|
Mr. Aditya Bhuwania |
Executive Director |
Nil |
|
Mr. Anuj Bhargava |
Independent/ Non Executive Director |
1,15,000 |
|
Mrs. Hema Thakur |
Independent/ Non-Executive Director |
1,05,000 |
|
Total |
2,10,000 |
* Includes fees for Audit Committee Meetings.
The Whole Time Director (designated as Executive Director) are being paid in accordance
with and subject to the limits laid down in the Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013. The
remuneration to the Whole Time Directors are approved by the Board of Directors and
subsequently ratified by the shareholders in their general meeting. Due to continuous losses
in the business the Company has not paid any remuneration to the Whole-time Director of
the Company:
|
Name of Director |
Category |
Remuneration (Rs.) |
|
Mr. Aditya Bhuwania |
Whole-time Director |
Nil |
|
TOTAL |
Nil |
1. Ihe Company does not have policy of paying commission on profits to any of the
Directors of the Company.
2. No such performance linked incentive are given to the Directors of the Company.
3. Presently, the Company does not have a scheme for grant of stock options either to the
whole-time Directors or Employees of the Company.
4. There is no separate provision for payment of severance fees.
As required under Section 178(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has in place Stakeholders
Relationship Committee to specifically looks into the mechanism of redressal of grievances of
shareholders. During the year (2) Two Stakeholders Relationship Committee Meetings was held i.e.
30th May, 2023 and 7th February, 2024.
Composition and Attendance of Members at the meetings of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee
held during the financial year 2023-24 are mentioned below:
|
Name |
Designation |
Category |
No. of Meeting |
|
|
Held |
Attended |
|||
|
Mrs. Hema Thakur |
Chairman |
Independent / Non- Executive Director |
2 |
2 |
|
Mr. Arunkumar |
Member |
Non Executive Chairman |
2 |
2 |
|
Mr. Anuj Bhargava |
Member |
Independent / Non- Executive Director |
2 |
2 |
After resignation of Mr. M. K. Arora from the Chairmanship of Stakeholders Relationship Committee
w.e.f. 6th April, 2024. The Board re-constituted the Stakeholders Relationship Committee on 30th May,
2023 and appointed Mrs. Hema Thakur as a Chairman and Mr. Anuj Bhargava as Member of the
Stakeholders Relationship Committee.
The company has a large number of shareholders and this committee meets to approve transfer
of shares, splitting and consolidation of shares, issuance of duplicate shares and review/redress
shareholder complaints.
During the financial year, Mrs. Kalyani Joshi, Company Secretary acts as compliance officer of the
company.
During the year ended 31.03.2024, No complaints/queries were received the Shareholders. .
GENERAL BODY MEETING
The 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 29th September, 2023 and the proceedings
of the above Meeting were properly recorded and signed in the Minutes Book maintained for the
purpose.
There is no Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013.
Your Directors confirm that the Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of
India and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
The Company has adequate system of internal control to safeguard and protect from loss,
unauthorized use or disposition of its assets. All the transactions are properly authorized, recorded
and reported to the Management. The Company is following all the applicable Accounting Standards
for properly maintaining the books of accounts and reporting financial statements. The internal
auditor of the company checks and verifies the internal control and monitors them in accordance with
policy adopted by the company.
Pursuant to Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013, unclaimed dividend for the financial year 2015¬
16 have been transferred by the Company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund established
by Central Government. Details of unpaid and unclaimed amounts lying with the Company have been
uploaded on the Company''s website.
During the financial year, the total employee of the Company is below 10., due to this disclosure as
per the sexual harassment of woman at workplace (prevention, prohibition an redressal) Act, 2013
will not applicable to the Company.
All material related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year 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.
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee as also the Board for approval.
Your Directors draw attention of the members to Note No.30 to the financial statement which sets out
related party disclosures.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 7 of
the Companies (Meeting of the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 22 of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has framed a âWhistle
Blower Policyâ which provides a mechanism to ensure adequate safeguards against victimization
of Directors and Employees and ensures that the activities of the Company and its employees are
conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The Employees of the Company have the right/option to
report their concerns/grievances to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
During the year under review, the Company had not received any complaint under Whistle Blower
Policy and no complaint was pending as on March 31, 2024.
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, Directors of your Company hereby state and
confirm that: -
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2024, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures;
b) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments
and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of
affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the company for the
same period;
c) the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the
assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) they have laid down internal financial controls in the company that are adequate and were
operating effectively.
f) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable
laws and these are adequate and are operating effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems established and
maintained by the Company, work performed by the internal, statutory auditors and external
consultants and the reviews performed by management and the relevant board committees, including
the audit committee, the board is of the opinion that the Company''s internal financial controls were
adequate and effective during the financial year 2023-24.
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts that would impact
the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
In view of the nature of the activities carried out by the Company, disclosure in terms of Section
134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014 pertaining to the Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption is not applicable to the
Company.
There was no foreign exchange inflow or outflow during the year under review.
The Business Responsibility Report as required by Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI Listing Regulations,
2015, is applicable to the Top 1000 companies based on the market capitalisation of the company.
Therefore, the requirement of preparing Business Responsibility Report is not applicable to the
company.
During the year under review, there were no applications made or proceedings pending in the name
of the Company under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Company''s account being declared as Non-Performing Asset (NPA) and received a notice under
Section 13(4) of Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial assets and Enforcement of Security
Interest Act, 2002 (''the Act'') for symbolic attachment of properties. The Company has incurred net
losses in the current period as well as in the past years. The Company has accumulated losses which
exceeds its net worth at the balance sheet date resulting in negative net worth and due to blockage
of bank accounts, revenue from operation during the current year is nil. During the FY 2020-21, the
Company has also closed down all its branches except Mumbai branch, had written off/ sold fixed
assets located at such branches and has also laid off maximum employees across all branches
since the business operations are nil. Further, the Company has also received summons from Debts
Recovery Tribunal (DRT) Mumbai applied by one of the lender banks.
As informed by the Management of the Company, during the previous year, as a result of non¬
payment and despite of demand notices, the Authorised Officer took physical possession of the
properties situated in Chennai and Kolkata, out of which Chennai property was sold in e-auction
on 29th December, 2022. However, in the absence of information available in relation to the auction
amount, the accounting adjustment between borrowing and the asset sold is pending as at 31st
March, 2023.
Further, the company has also received a notice dated 13th January, 2023 for auction sale of Mumbai
properties which was conducted on 7th February 2023 by e-auction mode however, as per the
information received from the management, e-auction held was not materialised.
Bank of Maharashtra and Union Bank have declared the company, promoters, directors and corporate
guarantors as willful defaulters, the management of the company has represented against the same.
During the current year, the Company has deposited Rs.175 lacs in âNon-lien accountâ with Indian
Bank as a one-time settlement out of proposed amount of Rs. 850 lacs.
Based on the facts mentioned above and in the absence of the necessary and adequate evidence
with respect of Company''s assessment of going concern, as per our judgement, management''s use
of going concern basis of accounting in the financial statements is inappropriate.
Your Directors take place on record their deep appreciation to employees at all levels for their hard
work, dedication and commitment. The Directors also take this opportunity to thank all Investors,
Customers, Bankers, Regulatory bodies, Stakeholders including financial Institutions and other
business associates who have extended their valuable sustained support and encouragement during
the year under review.
For and on behalf of the Board
For Priya Limited
Place: Mumbai Whole-time Director Director
Date: 30th May, 2024 DIN:00018911 DIN: 03090652
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors take great pleasure in presenting the 28th Annual Report
and Audited Accounts of your Company for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2015.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The financial performance of the Company for the Financial Year 2014-15
in comparison to the previous financial year 2013-14 are summarised as
below:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Year Ended Year Ended
31/03/2015 31/03/2014
Revenue from operation 13215.39 17720.72
Other Income 69.74 234.43
13285.13 17955.15
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax
and
Extra Ordinary Item 106.16 286.28
Extra ordinary item - -
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax 106.16 286.28
and after Extra Ordinary
Items
Provision for taxation-Current 40.47 95.73
Tax
Provision for taxation- (1.35) (0.47)
Deferred Tax
(Add)/Less: Taxation of 0.63 19.63
earlier years
Profit/(Loss) After Tax 66.41 171.39
Add: Balance brought forward 958.51 822.24
Profit available for 1024.92 993.63
appropriation
Appropriations
Proposed Dividend 30.02 30.02
Corporate Dividend Tax 6.11 5.10
Balance carried to Balance
Sheet 988.79 958.51
DIVIDEND
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of Re.1.00/- per equity
share (i.e.@ 10%) on 30,02,300 fully paid equity shares of Rs. 10/-
each for the financial year ended 31 st March, 2015 amounting to Rs.
30,02,300/- (exclusive of Tax of Rs. 6.11 Lacs).
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has transferred Rs.Nil to Reserves for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2015.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up equity capital as on 31st March, 2015 was Rs.3,00,23,000.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any form/
types of securities.
OPERATIONS
During the year under review the aggregate turnover of your Company was
Rs.13215.39 lac as compared to Rs. 17720.72 lacs in the previous year.
The Company has earned profit after tax and exceptional item of
Rs.66.41 lac in 2014-2015 as compared to Rs.171.39 lac in the previous
year.
There is slight decrease in turnover due to the economic down turn in
European countries, which has affected the profitability of the
Company. However your Company has been able to cut down its costs as
compared to previous year.
Keeping pace with the changing dynamics of the industry and striving in
very competitive European market, your Company has still been able to
perform well during the year. There is a marginal increase in export of
chemicals products and decrease in local sales and export of
electronics products compared to last year. We expect better
performance in the coming periods.
Your Company is concentrating in the marketing of VXL Thin Clients and
other computer peripherals (Keyboard/Mouse) and is targeting a greater
market share in these key areas. Your Company is also started marketing
of various software products and offering solutions for different
industries.
All the branches are adequately equipped to provide complete support to
the customers. Internal control systems have been well established and
cost consciousness in branch operations has also led to improved
profitability. Your Directors are hopeful of improving upon the last
financial year's results for the Company during the current year.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Pursuant to the provisions of the section 161(1) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with the Articles of Association of the company, Mrs. Saroj
Bhuwania is appointed as Additional Director and she shall hold office
only up to the date of this Annual General Meeting and being eligible
offer herself for re-appointment as Director.
Your Directors recommend the appointment of Mr. P. V. Hariharan as an
Independent Director for period of 5 years as proposed in the notice
for the Annual General Meeting.
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on 26th May, 2015
re-appointed Mr. Aditya Bhuwania as Executive Director (Whole Time
Director) for a period of (03) three years, with effect from 1st June,
2015 subject to approval of members in the ensuing annual general
meeting. Keeping in view his experience and expertise and the increased
activities of the Company, a resolution is proposed in the notice
convening Annual General Meeting for the re-appointment of Mr. Aditya
Bhuwania, as Executive Director (Whole Time Director), on terms &
conditions detailed in the resolution.
Mr. A. K. Bhuwania, Director, retires by rotation and being eligible
has offered himself for re-appointment.
All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the
criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013,
which came into effect from April 1,2014, the appointments of Mr.
Aditya Bhuwania, Whole Time Director, Mr. Rakesh Jain, Chief Financial
Officer and Mr. Saishwar Dalvi, Company Secretary as key managerial
personnel of the Company were formalised. AUDITORS:
1) Statutory Auditors :
The Auditors, M/s. M. L. Bhuwania & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai
retire at this Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer
themselves for reappointment. Auditors' observations are suitably
explained in notes to the Accounts and are self- explanatory. The
Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or
adverse remark.
2) Secretarial Auditors:
According to the provision of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. Sonal
Kothari & Associates, Company Secretaries to undertake the secretarial
audit of the company. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith
as AnnexureA. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any
qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
There being no change in the nature of business of the company during
the year.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report which forms an integral part
of this report as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement with the Stock Exchange, is set out in a separate section to
this report. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE The Company is committed to uphold
the highest standards of Corporate Governance and adhere to the
requirements set out by Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Stock
Exchange.
Report on Corporate Governance along with the Certificate from the
Auditors' regarding the compliance of Corporate Governance conditions
are made part of this Annual Report. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
In pursuant to the provisions of section 135 of the Companies Act,
2013, Corporate Social Responsibility is not applicable to your
company.
DEMATERIALIZATION
Your Company has tied up with National Securities Depository Ltd.
(NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. (CDSL) to enable
the shareholders to trade and hold shares in an
electronic/dematerialized form. The shareholders' are advised to take
benefits of dematerialization.
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of companies Act, 2013 and clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement, the Board has carried out annual performance
evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well
the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination & Remuneration
and Stakeholder relationship committee. NOMINATION & REMUNERATION
POLICY The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination &
Remuneration committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of
Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. The Remuneration
Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
A familiarization program for independent directors, as approved by the
Board is available on the Company's website. The weblink is http://
www.priyagroup.com/pdf/pl_Familiarization_
Program_for_Independent_Directors.pdf MATERIAL CHANGES & COMMITMENTS
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the
financial year of the Company and the date of the report.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Company does not have any subsidiary Company.
LISTING OF SHARES
The Company's equity shares continue to be listed on The Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited (BSE). The Company had applied for de-listing of
equity shares from The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd. (CSE) and the said
de-listing permission is in process and the Company is constantly
following up with the Exchange for completion of the process. The
listing fee for the financial year 2014-2015 was duly paid to BSE.
MEETINGS
During the year (5) Five Board Meetings and (1) one independent
directors' meeting was held. The Details of which are given in
Corporate Governance Report. The provisions of Companies Act,2013 and
listing agreement were adhered to while considering the time gap
between two meetings.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The company is having an audit committee comprising of the following
directors:
Name Designation Category
Mr. R.K. Chairman Independent / Non-
Saraswat Executive Director
Mr. M. K. Member Independent / Non-
Arora Executive Director
Mr. A. K. Member Non Executive
Bhuwania Chairman
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The company is having a Nomination and Remuneration Committee
comprising of the following directors:
Name Designation Category
Mr. M. K. Chairman Independent / Non-
Arora Executive Director
Mr. R.K. Member Independent / Non-
Saraswat Executive Director
Mr. A. K. Member Non Executive
Bhuwania Chairman
Mr. Anuj Member Independent / Non-
Bhargava Executive Director
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN :
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in Form
MGT-9 is annexed herewith as Annexure-B.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of
Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of
Deposits) Rules, 2014.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the
notes to the Financial Statements.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Company has adequate system of internal control to safeguard and
protect from loss, unauthorized use or disposition of its assets. All
the transactions are properly authorized, recorded and reported to the
Management. The Company is following all the applicable Accounting
Standards for properly maintaining the books of accounts and reporting
financial statements. The internal auditor of the company checks and
verifies the internal control and monitors them in accordance with
policy adopted by the company. Even through this non-production period
the Company continues to ensure proper and adequate systems and
procedures commensurate with its size and nature of its business.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All material related party transactions that were entered into during
the financial year 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.
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee as
also the Board for approval. The policy on Related Party Transactions
as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company's website.
Your Directors draw attention of the members to Note No.33 to the
financial statement which sets out related party disclosures.
VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
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 and the weblink is http://
www.priyagroup.com/pdf/pl_Vigil_mechanism_ Policy.pdf
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Company has been addressing various risks impacting the Company and
the policy of the Company on risk management is already adopted.
The main objective of this policy is to ensure sustainable business
growth with stability and to promote a pro-active approach in
reporting, evaluating and resolving risks associated with the business.
In order to achieve the key objective, the policy establishes a
structured and disciplined approach to Risk Management, in order to
guide decisions on risk related issues. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY
STATEMENT : Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013,
Directors of your Company hereby state and confirm that:-
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2015, the applicable accounting standards have been followed
along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the
company for the same period;
c) the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of
the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
d) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) they have laid down internal financial controls in the company that
are adequate and were operating effectively.
f) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and these are adequate and are
operating effectively.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators
or Courts that would impact the going concern status of the Company and
its future operations.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:
The scope for conservation of energy is limited in the type of industry
in which your Company is engaged. However, the Company continues to
accord high priority to conservation of energy by opting for more power
effective replacements of equipments and electrical installations. No
specific investment proposals are envisaged.
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:
Every effort is made by the company to update the technological skills
of its technical staff in order to ensure that they possess adequate
skills to enable them to serve the Company's clients. FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO: The relevant information in respect of the foreign
exchange earnings and outgo has been given in the Notes forming part of
the Accounts for the year ended on 31st March, 2015.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
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, will be provided
upon request. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the reports and
accounts are being sent to the members and others entitled thereto,
excluding the information on employees' particulars which is available
for inspection by the members at the Registered office of the company
during business hours on working days of the company up to the date of
ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any member is interested in
inspecting the same, such member may write to the company secretary in
advance. APPRECIATION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Your Directors take place on
record their deep appreciation to employees at all levels for their
hard work, dedication and commitment. The Directors also take this
opportunity to thank all Investors, Customers, Bankers, Regulatory
bodies, Stakeholders including financial Institutions and other
business associates who have extended their valuable sustained support
and encouragement during the year under review.
For and on behalf of the Board
For Priya Limited
Sd/- Sd/-
Aditya Bhuwania R. K. Saraswat
Whole Time Director Director
Place: Mumbai
Date: 26th May, 2015
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Directors take great pleasure in presenting the 27th Annual Report
and Audited Accounts of your Company for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2014.
financial performance
The financial performance of the Company for the Financial Year 2013-14
in comparison to the previous financial year 2012-13 are summarised as
below:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Year Ended Year Ended
31/03/2014 31/03/2013
Revenue from operation 17720.72 21162.26
Other Income 234.43 161.08
17955.15 21323.34
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax and
Extra Ordinary Item 286.28 280.99
Extra ordinary item - -
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax and after
Extra Ordinary Items 286.28 280.99
Provision for taxation-Current Tax 95.73 98.90
Provision for taxation-Deferred Tax (0.47) (30.77)
(Add)/Less: Taxation of earlier 19.63 0.20
years
Profit/(Loss) After Tax 171.39 212.66
Add: Balance brought forward 822.24 644.70
Profit available for appropriation 993.63 857.36
Appropriations
Proposed Dividend 30.02 30.02
Corporate Dividend Tax 5.10 5.10
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 958.51 822.24
DIVIDEND
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of Re.1.00/- per equity
share (i.e.@ 10%) on 30,02,300 fully paid equity shares of Rs. 10/-
each for the financial year ended 31st March 2014 amounting to Rs.
30,02,300/- (exclusive of Tax of Rs. 5.10 Lac).
OPERATIONS
During the year under review the aggregate turnover of your Company was
Rs.17720.72 lac as compared to Rs.21162.26 lac in the previous year.
The Company has earned profit after tax and exceptional item of
Rs.171.39 lac in 2013- 2014 as compared to Rs. 212.66 lac in the
previous year.
Due to recessionary trends which continued
globally, your company''s turnover decreased to Rs.17720.72 lac in
comparison to performance of previous year. The aforesaid decrease in
turnover was a result of economic slowdown globally and not restricted
to USA & European countries.
Your Company is focused to concentrate on the hardware business which
has been major revenue earner, which mainly includes marketing of VXL
thin clients and has now started marketing various software products,
and offering solutions for different industries. This year has been
challenging, as the company had to shrink its import activities in
response to high volatility in foreign currency and devaluation of
rupee.
As regards to infrastructure, your Company''s head office and all the
branches are adequately equipped to provide complete support to the
customers. Internal control systems have been well established and cost
consciousness in branch operations will lead to improved profitability
in the long run.
Your Directors are confident that the company will strive hard to
improve the performance in the current year.
DIRECTORS
The Company had, pursuant to the provisions of clause 49 of the Listing
Agreements entered into with Stock Exchanges, appointed Mr. R. K.
Saraswat, Mr. M. K. Arora and Mr. Anuj Bhargava as Independent
Directors of the Company.
As per section 149(4) of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act), which came into
effect from April 1, 2014, every listed public company is required to
have at least one-third of the total number of directors as Independent
Directors. In accordance with the provisions of section 149 of the Act,
these Directors are being appointed as Independent Directors to hold
office as per their tenure of appointment mentioned in the Notice of
the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company.
Mr. Aditya Bhuwania, Director, retires by rotation and being eligible
has offered himself for re-appointment.
auditors
M/s. M. L. Bhuwania & Co., Chartered Accountants who are to retire at
the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General meeting, have offered
themselves for re-appointment as Auditors of the Company. A written
certificate to the effect that their appointment, if made, would be
within the prescribed limits under section 139 of the Companies Act,
2013, has been obtained by the Company from them. The members are
requested to consider their re-appointment and fix remuneration.
AUDITORS REPORT
The observations of the Auditors in their report read together with the
Notes to Accounts are self explanatory and therefore, in the opinion of
the Directors, do not call for any further explanation. The auditor''s
reports do not contain any reservation, qualification & adverse remark
for the financial year under review.
HUMAN RESOURCE
Maintenance of a cordial and supportive environment is a pre-requisite
for the smooth functioning of any organization. This requires the
management and the employees to fully understand and respect each
other. On an ongoing basis the management identifies and implements
necessary measures to maintain a positive climate and improve
performance levels.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the
dedication and commitment displayed by all executives, officers and
staff at all levels of the company.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report which forms an integral part
of this report as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement
with the Stock Exchange, is set out in a separate section to this
report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to uphold the highest standards of Corporate
Governance and adhere to the requirements set out by Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement with Stock Exchange.
Report on Corporate Governance along with the Certificate from the
Auditors'' regarding the compliance of Corporate Governance conditions
are made part of this Annual Report.
INSURANCE
All insurable assets of the Company including inventories, warehouse
premises etc. are adequately insured.
BANKS
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the
support from Company''s bankers namely Indian Bank, Union Bank of India
and Bank of Maharashtra.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the directors
confirm that:
i) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departure;
ii) Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and have 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 2013-2014 and Profit of
the Company for that the year ended on 31st March, 2014;
iii) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records, in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
DEMATERIALIZATION
Your Company has tied up with National Securities Depository Ltd.
(NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. (CDSL) to enable
the shareholders to trade and hold shares in an
electronic/dematerialized form. The shareholders'' are advised to take
benefits of dematerialization.
LISTING OF SHARES
The Company''s equity shares continue to be listed on The Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited (BSE). The Company had applied for de-listing of
equity shares from The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd. (CSE) and the said
de-listing permission is in process and the Company is constantly
following up with the Exchange for completion of the process. The
listing fee for the financial year 2013-2014 was duly paid to BSE.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OuTGO:
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:
The scope for conservation of energy is limited in the type of industry
in which your Company is engaged. However, the Company continues to
accord high priority to conservation of energy by opting for more power
effective replacements of equipments and electrical installations. No
specific investment proposals are envisaged.
Form ''A'' of Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board
of Directors) Rules, 1988 is not applicable as our industry is not
included in the Schedule to the said Rules.
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:
Every effort is made by the company to update the technological skills
of its technical staff in order to ensure that they possess adequate
skills to enable them to serve the Company''s clients.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The relevant information in respect of the foreign exchange earnings
and outgo has been given in the Notes forming part of the Accounts for
the year ended on 31st March, 2014.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The Company is not required to make any disclosure under section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 as none of its employees is drawing
remuneration in excess of Rs.60 Lacs per annum or Rs.5 Lacs per month.
APPRECIATION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors take place on record their deep appreciation to
employees at all levels for their hard work, dedication and commitment.
The Directors also take this opportunity to thank all Investors,
Customers, Bankers, Regulatory bodies, Stakeholders including financial
Institutions and other business associates who have extended their
valuable sustained support and encouragement during the year under
review.
For and on behalf of the Board
For Priya Limited
Aditya Bhuwania R. K. Saraswat
Executive Director Director
Place: Mumbai
Date: 16th May, 2014
Mar 31, 2013
To, Dear Members of Priya Limited
The Directors take great pleasure in presenting the 26 Annual Report
and Audited Accounts of your Company for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2013.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial performance of the Company for the Financial Year 2012-13
in comparison to the previous financial year 2011-12 are summarized as
below:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Year Ended Year Ended
31/03/2013 31/03/2012
Revenue from operation 21162.26 19246.60
Other Income 161.08 157.75
21323.34 19404.35
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax and
Extra Ordinary Item 280.99 175.83
Extra ordinary item ... ...
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax and after
Extra Ordinary Items 280.99 175.83
Provision for taxation
Current Tax 98.90 54.19
Deferred Tax (30.77) (0.48)
(Add)/Less: Taxation
of earlier years 0.20 40.49
Profit/(Loss) After Tax 2T256 8163
Add: Balance brought forward 644.70 597.97
Profit available for appropriation 857.36 679.60
Appropriations
Proposed Dividend 30.02 30.02
Corporate Dividend Tax 5.10 4.87
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 822.24 644.70
DIVIDEND
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of Re. 1.00/- per equity
share (i.e.@ 10%) on 30,02,300 fully paid equity shares of Rs. 10/-
each for the financial year ended 31s March 2013 amounting to Rs.
30,02,300/- (exclusive of Tax of Rs. 5.10 Lac).
OPERATIONS
During the year under review the aggregate turnover of your Company was
Rs. 21162.26 lac as compared to Rs. 19246.60 lac in the previous year.
The Company has earned profit after tax and exceptional item of Rs.
212.66 lac in 2012-2013 as compared to Rs. 81.63 lac in the previous
year.
Your Company has achieved better results in comparison to performance
of previous year, despite of sluggish global economy.
Distribution/Trading of Thin client constituted an important source of
revenue to the company among other computer peripherals such as
keyboard and mouse.
DIRECTORS
As per the provisions of Section 256 of the Companies Act, 1956, Mr. P.
V. Hariharan and Mr. R. K. Saraswat, Directors of the Company shall be
liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and
being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.
AUDITORS
M//s. M. L. Bhuwania & Co., Chartered Accountants who are to retire at
the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General meeting, have offered
themselves for re-appointment as Auditors of the Company. A written
certificate to the effect that their appointment, if made, would be
within the prescribed limits under Section-224(1B) of the Companies
Act, 1956, has been obtained by the Company from them. The members are
requested to consider their re-appointment and fix remuneration.
AUDITORS REPORT
The observations of the Auditors in their report read together with the
Notes to Accounts are self explanatory and therefore, in the opinion of
the Directors, do not call for any further explanation. The auditor''s
reports do not contain any reservation, qualification & adverse remark
for the financial year under review.
HUMAN RESOURCE
Maintenance of a cordial and supportive environment is a pre-requisite
for the smooth functioning of any organization. This requires the
management and the employees to fully understand and respect each
other. On an ongoing basis the management identifies and implements
necessary measures to maintain a positive climate and improve
performance levels. Your Directors also wish to place on record their
appreciation for the dedication and commitment displayed by all
executives, officers and staff at all levels of the company.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report which forms an integral part
of this report as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement
with the Stock Exchange, is set out in a separate section to this
report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to uphold the highest standards of Corporate
Governance and adhere to the requirements set out by Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement with Stock Exchange.
Report on Corporate Governance along with the Certificate from the
Auditors'' regarding the compliance of Corporate Governance conditions
are made part of this Annual Report.
INSURANCE
All insurable assets of the Company including inventories, warehouse
premises etc. are adequately insured.
BANKS
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the
support from Company''s bankers namely Indian Bank, Bank of India, Union
Bank of India and Bank of Maharashtra.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the directors
confirm that:
i) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departure;
ii) Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and have 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 2012-2013 and Profit of
the Company for that the year ended on 31st March, 2013;
iii) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records, in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
DEMATERIALIZATION
Your Company has tied up with National Securities Depository Ltd.
(NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. (CDSL) to enable
the shareholders to trade and hold shares in an
electronic/dematerialized form. The shareholders'' are advised to take
benefits of dematerialization.
LISTING OF SHARES
The Company''s equity shares continue to be listed on The Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited (BSE). The Company had applied for de-listing of
equity shares from The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd. (CSE) and the said
de-listing permission is in process and the Company is constantly
following up with the Exchange for completion of the process. The
listing fee for the financial year 2012-2013 was duly paid to BSE.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:
The scope for conservation of energy is limited in the type of industry
in which your Company is engaged. However, the Company continues to
accord high priority to conservation of energy by opting for more power
effective replacements of equipments and electrical installations. No
specific investment proposals are envisaged.
Form ''A'' of Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board
of Directors) Rules, 1988 is not applicable as our industry is not
included in the Schedule to the said Rules.
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:
Every effort is made by the company to update the technological skills
of its technical staff in order to ensure that they possess adequate
skills to enable them to serve the Company''s clients.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The Company is not required to make any disclosure under section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 as none of its employees is drawing
remuneration in excess of Rs.60 Lacs per annum or Rs.5 Lacs per month.
APPRECIATION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors place on record their deep appreciation to employees at
all levels for their hard work, dedication and commitment. The
Directors also take this opportunity to thank all Investors, Customers,
Bankers, Regulatory bodies, Stakeholders including financial
Institutions and other business associates who have extended their
valuable sustained support and encouragement during the year under
review.
For and on behalf of the Board
For Priya Limited
Aditya Bhuwania R. K. Saraswat
Executive Director Director
Place : Mumbai
Date :11th May, 2013
Mar 31, 2012
To, The Members of Priya Limited
The Directors are pleased to present the 25th Annual Report and
Audited Accounts of your Company for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2012.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial performance of the Company for the year ended March, 2012
in comparison to the previous financial year 2010-11 are summarised as
below:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Year Ended Year Ended
31/03/2012 31/03/2011
Revenue from operation 19246.60 22059.70
Other Income 157.75 220.81
19404.35 22280.51
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax and
Extra Ordinary Item 175.83 297.02
Extra ordinary item - -
Profit/ (loss) before Tax and after
Extra Ordinary Items 175.83 297.02
Provision for taxation
Current Tax 54.19 106
Deferred Tax (0.48) (9.44)
(Add Less: Taxation of earlier years 40.49 _
Profit/(Loss) After Tax 81.63 200.46
Add: Balance brought forward 597.97 432.52
Profit available for appropriation 679.60 632.98
Appropriations
Proposed Dividend 30.02 30.02
Corporate Dividend Tax 4.87 4.99
Balance earned to Balance Sheet 644.70 597.97
679.60 632.98
DIVIDEND
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of Re. 1.00/- per equity
share (i.e.@ 10%) on 30,02,300 fully paid equity shares of Rs. 10/- each
for the financial year ended 31st March 2012, amounting to Rs.
30,02,300/- (exclusive of Tax of Rs. 4.87 Lac).
OPERATIONS
During the year under review the aggregate turnover of your Company was
Rs. 19246.60 lac as compared to Rs. 22059.70 lac in the previous year. The
Company has earned profit after tax and exceptional item of Rs. 81.63 lac
in 2011-2012 as compared to Rs. 200.46 lac in the previous year.
Due to recessionary trends which continued globally,
your company's turnover decreased to Rs. 19246.60 lac in comparison to
performance of previous year. The aforesaid decrease in turnover was a
result of economic slowdown globally and not restricted to USA &
European countries.
Your Company is focused to concentrate on the hardware business which
has been major revenue earner, which mainly includes marketing of VXL
thin clients and other computer peripherals such as Keyboard and Mouse.
The financial year 2011-12 was a challenging year, as the company had
to shrink its import activities in response to high volatility in
foreign currency and devaluation of rupee. The chemical segment of the
company has also witnessed fall in revenue, as a consequence of global
economy being in throes of recession.
As regards to infrastructure, your Company's head office and all the
branches are adequately equipped to provide complete support to the
customers. Internal control systems have been well established and cost
consciousness in branch operations will lead to improved profitability
in the long run.
Your Directors are confident that the company will strive hard to
improve the performance in the current year.
DIRECTORS
As per the provisions of Section 256 of the Companies Act, 1956, Mr. A.
K. Bhuwania and Mr. Anuj Bhargava, Directors of the Company shall be
liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and
being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.
The tenure of Mr. Ashish Bhuwania is due for re- appointment w.e.f.
13/05/2012 as Executive Director of the Company. Keeping in view his
experiences and expertise, a resolution is proposed in the notice of
Annual General Meeting for the aforesaid re- appointment of Mr. Ashish
Bhuwania as per terms detailed in the resolution. The proposed tenure
of appointment is for 5 years w.e.f. 13/05/2012. AUDITORS
M/s. M. L. Bhuwania & Co., Chartered Accountants who are to retire at
the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General meeting, have offered
themselves for re-appointment as Auditors of the Company. A written
certificate to the effect that their appointment, if made, would be
within the prescribed limits under Section- 224(1 B) of the Companies
Act, 1956, has been obtained by the Company from them. The members are
requested to consider their re-appointment and fix remuneration.
AUDITORS REPORT
The observations of the Auditors in their report read together with the
Notes to Accounts are self explanatory and therefore, in the opinion of
the Directors, do not call for any further explanation. The auditor's
reports do not contain any reservation, qualification & adverse remark
for the financial year under review.
HUMAN RESOURCE
Maintenance of a cordial and supportive environment is a pre-requisite
for the smooth functioning of any organization. This requires the
management and the employees to fully understand and respect each
other. On an ongoing basis the management Identifies and Implements
necessary measures to maintain a positive climate and improve
performance levels.
Your Directors also wishes to place on record their appreciation for
the dedication and commitment displayed by all executives, officers and
staff at all levels of the company.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report which form an integral part
of this report as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement
with the Stock Exchange, is set out in a separate section to this
report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to uphold the highest standards of Corporate
Governance and adhere to the requirements set out by Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement with Stock Exchange.
Report on Corporate Governance along with the Certificate from the
Auditors' regarding the compliance of Corporate Governance conditions
are made part of this Annual Report.
INSURANCE
All insurable assets of the Company including inventories, warehouse
premises etc. are adequately insured.
BANKS
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the
support from Company's bankers namely Indian Bank, Bank of India and
Union Bank of India.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the directors
confirm that:
i) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departure;
ii) Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and have 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 2011-2012 and Profit of
the Company for that the year ended on 31st March, 2012;
iii) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records, in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
DEMATERIALIZATION
Your Company has tied up with National Securities Depository Ltd.
(NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. (CDSL) to enable
the shareholders to trade and hold shares in an electronic/
dematerialized form. The shareholders' are advised to take benefits
of dematerialization.
LISTING OF SHARES
The Company's equity shares continue to be listed on The Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited (BSE). The Company had applied for de-listing of
equity shares from The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd. (CSE) and the said
de-listing permission is in process and the Company is constantly
following up with the Exchange for completion of the process. The
listing fee for the financial year 2011-2012 was duly paid to BSE.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY A3SORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:
The scope for conservation of energy is limited in the type of industry
in which your Company is engaged. However, the Company continues to
accord high priority to conservation of energy by opting for more power
effective replacements of equipments and electrical installations. No
specific investment proposals are envisaged.
Form 'A' of Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of
Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 is not applicable as our industry is
not included in the Schedule to the said Rules.
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:
Every effort is made by the company to update the technological skills
of its technical staff in order to ensure that they possess adequate
skills to enable them to serve the Company's clients.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO: The relevant information in
respect of the foreign exchange earnings and outgo has been given in
the Notes forming part of the Accounts for the year ended on 31st
March, 2012.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The Company is not required to make any disclosure under section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 as none of its employees is drawing
remuneration in excess of Rs. 60 Lacs per annum or Rs. 5 Lacs per month.
APPRECIATION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Your Directors take this opportunity to
place on record their sincere gratitude for assistance & co-operation
and assistance received from the Customers, Bankers, Regulatory bodies,
Stakeholders including financial institutions and other business
associates who have extended their valuable sustained support and
encouragement during the year under review.
For and on behalf of the Board
For Priya Limited
Aditya Bhuwania R. K. Saraswat
Executive Director Director
Place: Mumbai
Date: 10th May, 2012
Mar 31, 2011
The Directors have immense pleasure in presenting the 24th Annual
Report and Audited Accounts of your Company for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2011.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The brief highlights of financial results of the Company for the
Financial Year 2010-11 as compared to the previous financial year
2009-10 are as under:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Year Ended Year Ended
31/03/2011 31/03/2010
Sales
Export 11873.60 11252.08
Local 10181.32 7963.84
22054.92 19215.92
Other Income 105.76 149.47
22160.68 19365.39
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax and
Extra Ordinary Item 297.02 187.44
Extra ordinary item à Ã
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax and
after Extra Ordinary Items 297.02 187.44
Provision for taxation-Current Tax 106 67.70
Provision for taxation-Deferred Tax (9.44) (1.17)
200.46 120.91
(Add)/Less: Taxation of earlier years à 9.13
Profit/(Loss) After Tax 200.46 111.78
Add: Balance brought forward 432.52 338.24
Profit available for appropriation 632.98 450.02
Appropriations
Proposed Dividend 30.02 15.01
Corporate Dividend Tax 4.99 2.49
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 597.97 432.52
632.98 450.02
DIVIDEND
Your Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of Re. 1.00/- per
equity share (i.e.@ 10%) on 30,02,300 fully paid equity shares of Rs.
10/- each for the financial year ended 31st March 2011. The said
dividend will absorb a sum of Rs. 30,02,300/-
OPERATIONS
During the year under review your Company has achieved aggregate
turnover of Rs. 22160.68 lacs as compared to Rs. 19365.39 lacs in the
previous year. The Company has earned profit after tax and exceptional
item of Rs. 200.46 lacs in 2010-2011 as compared to Rs. 111.78 lacs in
the previous year.
Despite of recessionary trends which continued globally, your company
achieved better results in comparison to performance of previous year.
Although the Company had a slow start,
momentum was picked up progressively which can be experienced from the
performance of last three quarters. There is marginal increase in
turnover, inspite of economic slowdown in USA & in European countries.
Your Company continued to focus on the hardware business which has been
major revenue earner, which mainly includes marketing of VXL thin
clients and other computer peripherals such as Notebooks from MSI and
Computer peripherals (Keyboard/Mouse, Gaming Cabinets and SMPS),
networking products from SMC. The chemical division of the company has
also experienced a increase in turnover as compared to the performance
of previous year. As regards to infrastructure, your Companys head
office and all the branches are adequately equipped to provide complete
support to the customers. Internal control systems have been well
established and cost consciousness in branch operations has also led to
improved profitability. Your Directors are confident that the company
will strive hard to maintain the performance and improve the same in
the current year.
DIRECTORS
As per the provisions of Section 256 of the Companies Act, 1956, Mr. M.
K. Arora and Mr. R.K. Saraswat, Directors of the Company shall be
liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and
being eligible offer themselves for re-appointment.
AUDITORS
M/s. M. L. Bhuwania & Co., Chartered Accountants who are to retire at
the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General meeting, have offered
themselves for re-appointment as Auditors of the Company. A written
certificate to the effect that their appointment, if made, would be
within the prescribed limits under Section-224(1B) of the Companies
Act, 1956, has been obtained by the Company from them. The members are
requested to consider their re-appointment and fix remuneration.
AUDITORS REPORT
The observations of the Auditors in their report read together with the
Notes to Accounts are self explanatory and therefore, in the opinion of
the Directors, do not call for any further explanation. The auditors
report do not contain any reservation, qualification & adverse remark
for the financial year under review.
HUMAN RESOURCE
Maintenance of a cordial and supportive environment is a pre-requisite
for the smooth functioning of any organization. This requires the
management and the employees to fully understand and respect each
other. On an on-going basis the management identifies and implements
necessary measures to maintain a positive climate and improve
performance levels. Your Directors also wishes to place on record
their appreciation for the dedication and commitment displayed by all
executives, officers and staff at all levels of the company.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as
stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchange, is presented in a separate section forming part of the
Directors Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to uphold the highest standards of Corporate
Governance and adhere to the requirements set out by Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement with Stock Exchange. Report on Corporate Governance
along with the Certificate from the Auditors regarding the compliance
of Corporate Governance conditions are made part of this Annual Report.
INSURANCE
All insurable assets of the Company including inventories, warehouse,
premises etc. are adequately insured.
BANKS
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the
support from Companys bankers namely Indian Bank, Bank of India and
Union Bank of India.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the directors
confirm that:
i) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departure;
ii) Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and have 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 2010-2011 and Profit of
the Company for that the year ended on 31st March, 2011;
iii) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records, in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
DEMATERIALIZATION
Your Company has tied up with National Securities Depository Ltd.
(NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. (CDSL) to enable
the shareholders to trade and hold shares in an
electronic/dematerialized form. The shareholders are advised to take
benefits of dematerialization.
LISTING OF SHARES
Your Companys shares have been listed on The Bombay Stock Exchange
Limited (BSE). The Company had applied for de-listing of equity shares
from The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd. (CSE) and the said de-listing
permission is in process and the Company is constantly following up
with the Exchange for completion of the process. The listing fee for
the financial year 2010-2011 was duly paid to BSE.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:
The scope for conservation of energy is limited in the type of industry
in which your Company is engaged. However, the Company continues to
accord high priority to conservation of energy by opting for more power
effective replacements of equipments and electrical installations. No
specific investment proposals are envisaged.
Form ÃA of Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board
of Directors) Rules, 1988 is not applicable as our industry is not
included in the Schedule to the said Rules.
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:
Every effort is made by the company to update the technological skills
of its technical staff in order to ensure that they possess adequate
skills to enable them to serve the Companys clients.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The relevant information in respect of the foreign exchange earnings
and outgo has been given in the Notes forming part of the Accounts for
the year ended on 31st March, 2011.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
As required under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, the Company has
no employees who were in receipt of the remuneration of Rs. 60,00,000/-
or more per annum during the year ended 31st March, 2011 or Rs.
5,00,000/- or more per month during any part of the said year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the
co-operation and assistance received from the Customers, Bankers,
Regulatory bodies, Stakeholders including financial Institutions and
other business associates who have extended their valuable sustained
support and encouragement during the year under review.
For and on behalf of the Board
For Priya Limited
Aditya Bhuwania R. K. Saraswat
Executive Director Director
Place : Mumbai
Date : 23rd April, 2011
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 23rd Annual Report
together with the Audited Accounts of your Company tor the financial
year ended 31st March, 2010.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs. in Lacs)
Year Ended Year Ended
31/03/2010 31/03/2009
Sales
Export 11252.08 12703.60
Local 7963.84 7331.47
19215.92 20035.07
Other Income 149.47 138.83
19365.39 20173.90
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax and
Extra Ordinary Item 187.44 371.88
Extra ordinary item
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax and after
Extra Ordinary Items 187.44 371.88
Provision for taxation-Current Tax 67.70 68.60
Provision for taxation-Wealth Tax - 6.46
Provision for taxation-Deferred Tax (1.17) 42.93
Provision for taxation-Fringe Benefit Tax - 4.80
120.91 249.09
(Add)/Less: Taxation of earlier years 9.13 (0.71)
Profit/(Loss) After Tax 111.78 249.80
Add: Balance brought forward 338.24 88.44
Profit available for appropriation 450.02 338.24
Appropriations
Proposed Dividend 15.01 0.00
Corporate Dividend Tax 2.49 0.00
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 432.52 338.24
450.02 338.24
DIVIDEND
Your Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs. 0.50 per
equity share (i.e.î 5%) on 30,02,300 fully paid equity shares of Rs.
10/- each for the financial year ended 31s1 March 2010. The said
dividend will absorb a sum of Rs. 15,01,150/- OPERATIONS
Your Company has achieved aggregate turnover of Rs. 19365.39 lacs in
the year 2009-2010 as Compared to Rs. 20173.90 lacs in the previous
year. The Company has earned profit after tax and exceptional item of
Rs. 111.78 lacs in 2009- 2010 as compared to Rs. 249.80 in the previous
year.
There is slight decrease in turnover due to the economic down turn in
USA & in European countries, which has affected the profitability of
the Company. However your Company has been able to cut down its costs
as compared to previous year.
Keeping pace with the changing dynamics of the industry and striving in
very competitive European market, your Company has still been able to
perform well during the year. There is a marginal increase in local
sales & decrease in export of electronics & chemicals products compared
to last year.
We expect better performance in the coming periods. Your Company is
concentrating in the marketing of VXL thin clients and other computer
peripherals such as Notebooks from MSI and Computer peripherals
(Keyboard/Mouse, Gaming Cabinets and SMPS), networking products from
SMC, and is targeting a greater market share in these key areas. Your
Company is also thriving to build an image of a complete system
solution provider by marketing enterprise level software in the Indian
Market.
All the branches are adequately equipped to provide complete support to
the customers. Internal control systems have been well established and
cost consciousness in branch operations has also led to improved
profitability.
Your Directors are hopeful of improving upon the last financial years
results for the Company during the current year.
DIRECTORS
As per the provisions of Section 256 of the Companies Act, 1956, Mr. A.
K. Bhuwania, Director of the Company shall be liable to retire by
rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and he, being an
eligible to offers himself for re-appointment.
Mr. Anuj Bhargava was appointed as Independent Additional Director on
the Board of Directors in their meeting held on 27lh May 2010. In terms
of Article 91 of the Articles of Association of the Company read with
section 260 of-the Companies Act, 1956 Mr. Anuj Bhargava, hold office
upto the date of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The Company has received notices in writing pursuant to section 257 (1)
of the Companies Act, 1956 from two members signifying their intention
to propose his name for election to the Office of Director at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Mr. P.V. Hariharan, was appointed as Independent Additional Director
with effect from 1st July, 2010, on the Board of Directors in their
meeting held on 27th May 2010. In terms of Article 91 of the Articles of
Association of the Company read with section 260 of the Companies Act,
1956 Mr. P.V. Hariharan, hold office upto the date of the forthcoming
Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Company has received notices
in writing pursuant to section 257 (1) of the Companies Act, 1956 from
two .members signifying their intention to propose his name for
election to the Office of Director at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting.
The members are requested to consider his appointment as specified in
item no. 6 of notice convening Annual General Meeting.
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on 27th May, 2010
re-appointed Mr. Aditya Bhuwania as Whole Time Director, designated as
Executive Director for a period of 5 years, with effect from 1sl
September, 2010 subject to approval of members
in the ensuing annual general meeting,. Keeping in view his experience
and expertise and the increased activities of the Company, a resolution
is proposed in the notice convening Annual General Meeting for the
re-appointment of Mr. Aditya Bhuwania, as Whole Time Director
designated as Executive Director, on terms & conditions detailed in the
resolution.
The members are requested to consider his re-appointment as specified
in item no. 6 of notice convening Annual General Meeting.
AUDITORS
M/s. M. L. Bhuwania & Co., Chartered Accountants who are to retire at
the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General meeting, have offered
themselves for re-appointment as Auditors of the Company. A written
certificate to the effect that their appointment, if made, would be
within the prescribed limits under Section-224(1 B) of the Companies
Act, 1956, has been obtained by the Company from them. The members are
requested to consider their re-appointment and fix remuneration.
AUDITORS REPORT
The auditors reports do not contain any reservation, qualification &
adverse remark for the financial year under review.
HUMAN RESOURCE
Employee relations throughout the Company were harmonious. The board
wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation of the sincere
efforts of all employees in advancing the Companys vision and strategy
to deliver best quality services to its valued customers.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
As required in terms of Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange(s), a
Management Discussion and Analysis Report is annexed forming part of
this Annual Report.
REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has, pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with
Stock Exchange, complied with the requirements of Corporate Governance.
A Report on Corporate Governance and a Certificate from the Auditors
regarding the compliance of Corporate Governance conditions are made
part of this Annual Report.
INSURANCE
All insurable assets of the Company including inventories, warehouse
premises etc. are adequately insured.
BANKS
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the
support from Companys bankers namely Indian Bank, Bank of India and
Union Bank of India.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the directors
confirm that:
i) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departure;
ii) Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and have 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 2009-2010 and Profit of
the Company for that the year ended on 31st March, 2010;
iii) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records, in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
DEMATERIALIZATION
Your Company has tied up with National Securities Depository Ltd.
(NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. (CDSL) to enable
the shareholders to trade and hold shares in an
electronic/dematerialized form. The shareholders are advised to take
benefits of dematerialization.
LISTING OF SHARES
Your Companys shares have been listed on The Bombay Stock Exchange
Limited, (BSE). The Company had applied for de-listing of equity shares
from The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd. (CSE) and the said de-listing
permission is in process and the Company is constantly following up
with the Exchange for completion of the process. The listing fee for
the financial year 2010-2011 was duly paid to BSE.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS
AND OUTGO:
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:
The scope for conservation of energy is limited in the type of industry
in which your Company is engaged. However, the Company continues to
accord high priority to conservation of energy by opting for more power
effective replacements of equipments and electrical installations. No
specific investment proposals are envisaged.
Form A of Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board
of Directors) Rules, 1988 is not applicable as our industry is not
included in the Schedule to the said Rules.
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:
Your Company continues to utilize the R & D facilities available with
it. The Company has not imported any technology during the year under
review.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The relevant information in respect of the foreign exchange earnings
and outgo has been given in the Notes forming part of the Accounts for
the year ended on 31st March, 2010.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
As required under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, the Company has
no employees who were in receipt of the remuneration of Rs.24,00,000/-
or more per annum during the year ended 31st March, 2010 or Rs.2,00,000/
- or more per month during any part of the said year.
APPRECIATION
Your Directors wish to place on record their grateful thanks to the
Banks and various Government Authorities for their valuable assistance
and co-operation and for the trust and confidence reposed in the
Company by the shareholders of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board
For Priya Limited
Aditya Bhuwania R.K. Saraswat
Executive Director Director
Place Mumbai
Dated : 27th May, 2010.
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