Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their Annual Report on the
business and operations of the Company and the accounts for the
Financial Year ended March 31, 2015.
1. Financial summary or highlights/Performance of the Company
(Standalone)
The Board's Report shall be prepared based on the stand alone financial
statements of the company.
Particulars 2014-2015 2013-14
Gross Income 30,257,000 53,503,029
Profit/Loss Before Interest and
Depreciation 10,827 (4,766,645)
Net Profit/Loss Before Tax
10,827 (4,766,645)
Provision for Tax - -
Net Profit After Tax 10,827 (4,766,645)
2. Brief description of the Company's working during the year/State of
Company's affair
Currently, our company is engaged in the business of manufacturing
fabric viz suiting & shirting for the i domestic and international
market. At the same time our Company is involved in trading of various
textile products which are of high quality and also bulk trading.
3. Change in the nature of business, if any
There is no Change in the nature of Business.
4. Dividend
Due inadequate profit the Company has not declared dividend.
5. Share Capital
The Company has not allotted any shares during the year.
6. Shifting of registered office:
The Board that in view of administrative convenience it is proposed
that the Registered Office of the Company be shifted from 702, Concord
Housing Society, N. S. Road No. 10, JVPD,Vile Parle (W) Mumbai- 400049
to Shop No.05, Concord Housing Society, N. S. Road No. 10, JVPD,Vile
Parle (W) Mumbai- 400049.
7.Directors and key Managerial personnel
Mr. Ashok Gupta fDIN: 00148126] Director retire by rotation at the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves
for reappointment.
Mr. Vinay Poddar fDIN: 00148171) was appointed as Independent Director
of the Company for a period of Five years w.e.f. September 29,2014.
Mr. Vinod Banasal (DIN: 01921383) was appointed as Independent Director
of the Company for a period of Five years w.e.f. September 29,2014.
Mr.Sushma Gupta (DIN: 03247994) has resigned as Director of the Company
w.fe.F. 10th June, 2014.
Mr. Ankush Gupta (DIN: 02265108) has resigned as Director of the
Company w.e.f. 10th June, 2014.
Also, Mr. Ashok Gupta (DIN: 00148126) and Mr. Vinay Poddar (DIN:
00148171) has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, Chief
Financial Officer with effect from May 30th ,2015 .
8. Report On Corporate Governance
As per SEBI's Circular No.-CIR/CFD/Policy Cell/7/2014 dated 15th
September 2014, the provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement
are not mandatory, hence no such report is required for the Company.
9. Particulars of Employees
As required under the provision of Section 197 of the Companies Act,
2013, read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014 in respect of employees of the
Company is not given, as there were no employees drawing remuneration
beyond the prescribed limit under the above referred provisions.
10.Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement, the Board has carried out an annual performance
evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well
as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination & Remuneration
and Compliance Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been
carried out has been explained I in the Corporate Governance Report.
11.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.
Managerial Remuneration:
A) Details of the ratio of the remuneration of each director to the
median employee's remuneration and other details as required pursuant to
Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014. (Annexure III)
B) Details of the every employee of the Company as required pursuant to
5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014
C) Any director who is in receipt of any commission from the company and
who is a Managing Director or Whole-time Director of the Company shall
receive any remuneration or commission from any Holding Company or
Subsidiary Company of such Company subject to its disclosure by the
Company in the Board's Report.
D) The following disclosures shall be mentioned in the Board of
Director's report under the | heading "Corporate Governance", if any,
attached to the financial statement:Â
(i) All elements of remuneration package such as salary, benefits,
bonuses, stock options, pension, etc., of all the directors;
(ii) Details of fixed component and performance linked incentives along
with the performance criteria;
(iii) Service contracts, notice period, severance fees;
(iv) Stock option details, if any, and whether the same has been issued
at a discount as well as the period over which accrued and over which
exercisable.
12. Auditors:
The Auditors, M/s Jain Anil & Associates, Chartered Accountants,
appointed as Statutory Auditor at the last Annual General Meeting held
on 20th September, 2014 for a term of five consecutive years i.e.
2014-2015, 2015- 16, 2016-17, 2017:18 and 2018-19. As per the provisions
of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, the appointment of Auditors
is required to be ratified by Members at every Annual General Meeting.
Pursuant to Rule 3(7) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014,
the aforesaid appointment needs to be ratified by the members at the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting. Accordingly, on recommendation of
the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors recommends to the
shareholders the ratification of appointment of M/s Jain Anil &
Associates, Chartered Accountants, as the Statutory Auditors of the
Company to hold office from the conclusion of this meeting until the
conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held for the financial
year 2018-19.
A certificate from M/s Jain Anil & Associates., Chartered Accountants
that their appointment is within the prescribed limits under Section 141
of the Companies Act, 2013 has been obtained.
The observations and comments given in the report of the Auditors read
together with notes to accounts are self-explanatory and hence do not
call for any further information and explanation or comments under
Section 134(3)(f) of the Companies Act, 2013. The report does not
contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.
13.Secretarial Audit Report
In terms of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made there under M/s Vijay
Oganiya & Associates Practicing Company Secretary have been appointed
Secretarial Auditors of the Company. The report of the Secretarial
Auditors is enclosed as Form No. MR-3 to this report. The report is
self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
14. Internal Audit & Controls
The Company continues to engage M/s Himank Desai & Co. as its Internal
Auditor. During the year, the Company continued to implement their
suggestions and recommendations to improve the control environment.
Their scope of work includes review of processes for safeguarding the
assets of the Company, review of operational efficiency, effectiveness
of systems and processes, and assessing the internal control strengths
in all areas. Internal Auditors findings are discussed with the process
owners and suitable corrective actions taken as per the directions of
Audit Committee on an ongoing basis to improve efficiency in operations.
15.Policy:
During the year the Company Formulated and Adopted Codes under Sebi
(Prohibition Of Insider I Trading) Regulations, 2015, Whistle Blower
Policy/ Vigil Mechanism, Risk Management Policy and also formulated and
adopted Code of Independent directors and Code of for Board and Senior
Management.
1 Board of Directors:
Category No. of directors
Non-Executive & Independent 2
Directors including the
Chairman
Executive Director 1
(CEO & Director)
Total 3
Other Relevant details of Directors:
Name of Director Date of Date of Categor No. of
Resignatio Appointmen y Directorship
n t (s) held in
Indian
public &
private
Limited
Companies
MR. ASHOK GUPTA - 01/06/2010 Director 4
(DIN: 00148126) /CEO
MR. VINOD - 01/10/2010 Indepen 1
JAGMOHAN BANSAL dent
(DIN: 01921383) Director
Mr. VINAY PODDAR - 01/10/2010 Indepen 1
(DIN: 00148171) dent
Director /CFO
MRS. SUSHMA 10/06/201 30/09/2011 Indepen 2
GUPTA (DIN: 4 dent
03247994) Director
MR. ANKUSH GUPTA 10/06/201 17/08/2010 Indepen 7
(DIN: 02265108) 4 dent
Director
Name of Director Committee(s) position
Member Chairman
MR. ASHOK GUPTA 4 -
(DIN: 00148126)
MR. VINOD - -
JAGMOHAN BANSAL
(DIN: 01921383)
Mr. VINAY PODDAR 1 -
(DIN: 00148171)
Director
MRS. SUSHMA 2
GUPTA (DIN:
03247994)
MR. ANKUSH GUPTA 6 1
(DIN: 02265108)
Board Meetings held during the year
Dates on which the Board Meetings Total Strength of No. of Directors
were held the Board Present
MAY 15,2014 5 5
JUNE 10TH, 2014 5 5
AUGUST 16TH, 2014 5 3
SEPTEMBER 05TH, 2014 5 3
November 14th, 2014 5 3
December 22nd, 2014 5 3
FEBRUARY 14th, 2015 5 3
Name of Attendance at the Board Meetings
Director held on
15/05/2014 10/06/2014 16/08/2014 05/09/2014
MR. ASHOK p p p p
GUPTA
(DIN:
00148126)
MR. VINOD P P P P
JAGMOHAN
BANSAL
(DIN:
01921383)
Mr. VINAY P P P P
PODDAR
(DIN:
00148171)
MRS. SUSHMA P P
GUPTA (DIN:
03247994)
MR. ANKUSH P P
GUPTA (DIN:
02265108)
Name of Attendanc
Director e at
the AGM
held on
29th
September
14
14/11/2014 22/12/2014 14/05/2015
MR. ASHOK p p p p
GUPTA
(DIN:
00148126)
MR. VINOD P P P P
JAGMOHAN
BANSAL
(DIN:
01921383)
Mr. VINAY P P P P
PODDAR
(DIN:
00148171)
MRS. SUSHMA
GUPTA (DIN:
03247994)
MR. ANKUSH
GUPTA (DIN:
02265108)
COMMITTERS OF THE BOARD.
(a) Audit Committee (mandatory committee)
The composition of the Audit Committee as at March 31, 2015 and details
of the Members participation at the Meetings of the Committee are as
under:
Name of Category Attendance at the Board Meetings held on
Director
14/05/2014 16/08/2014 14/02/2015
MR. ASHOK Executive P P P
GUPTA and Non-
(DIN: 00148126) Independe
nt
Mr. V1NAY Non- P P P
PODDAR executive
(DIN: 00148171) and
Independe
nt
MR. VINOD Non- P P P
JAGMOHAN executive
BANSAL and
(DIN:01921383) Independe
nt
Attendance at the Board Meetings held on
Name of
Director - - -
MR. ASHOK - - -
GUPTA
(DIN: 00148126)
Mr. V1NAY - - -
PODDAR
(DIN: 00148171)
MR. VINOD - - -
JAGMOHAN
BANSAL
(DIN:01921383)
The Committee is governed by a Charter which is in line with the
regulatory requirements mandated by the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause
49 of-the Listing Agreement. Some of the important functions performed
by the Committee are:
(h) Remuneration Committee
The composition of the Remuneration Committee as at March 31, 2015 and
details of the Members participation at the Meetings of the Committee
are as under:
Name of Director Category Attendance at the Board Meetings held on
05/09/2014 01/02/2015 -
MR. ASHOK GUPTA Executive P P - - - -
(DIN: 00148126) and Non-
Independe
nt
Mr. VINAY PODDAR Non- P P - - - -
(DIN: 00148171) executive
and
Independe
nt
MR. VINOD Non- P P - - - -
JAGMOHAN BANSAL executive
(DIN: 01921383) and Non-
Independe
nt
(d) Stakeholders' Relationship Committee (mandatory committee)
In compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act,
2013 and the Listing I Agreement, the Board has renamed the existing
"Shareholders'/Investors' Grievance Committee" as the "Stakeholders'
Relationship Committee".
The terms of reference of the Committee are:
Name of Category Attendance at the Board Meetings held on
Director
05/09/2014 28/11/201 01/02/2015 - - -
4
MR ASHOK Executive p P P
GUPTA and Non-
(DIN: 00148126] Independe
nt
Mr. VINAY Non- P P P
PODDAR executive
(DIN: 00148171) and
Independe
nt
MR VINOD Non- p P P
JAGMOHAN executive
BANSAL and Non-
(DIN: 01921383) Independe
nt
During the year, no complaints were received from shareholders. The
balance complaints were under various stages of investigation. As on
March 31, 2015, no investor grievance has remained unattended/ pending
for more than thirty days.
Independent Directors' Meeting
During the year under review, the Independent Directors met on March
31, 2015, inter alia, to discuss:
* Evaluation of the performance of Non-independent Directors and the
Board of Directors as a whole.
* Evaluation of the performance of the chairman of the Company, taking
into account the views of the Executive and Non-executive directors.
* Evaluation of the quality, content and timelines of flow of
information between the Management and the Board that is necessary for
the Board to effectively and reasonably perform its duties.
* All the Independent Directors were present at the Meeting.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION -CFO
Mr. VinayPoddar (DIN: 00148171]
Period of Appointment w.e.f. May 30th ,2015
Salary Grade 2,40,000/-
Allowances -
Perquisites -
Retrial Benefits -
Performance Bonus -
Sign-on Amount -
Deferred Bonus -
Minimum Remuneration -
Notice Period & Severance Fees -
Other -
16.Extract of annual return:
As required pursuant to section 92(3} of the Companies Act, 2013 and
rule 12(1} of the Companies i (Management and Administration) Rules,
2014, an extract of annual return in MGT 9 as a part of this Annual
Report as ANNEXUREI.
17. General Body Meetings
Particulars of last three Annual general meetings :
Year ended 31st Venue Date Time Special Resolutions
March, Passed
2014 At the 29/09/2014 10.00 a.m. -
Registered
Office
2013 At the 30/09/2013 10.00 a.m. -
Registered
Office
2012 At the 29/09/2012 10.00 a.m. -
Registered
Office
18. Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)
No Extraordinary General Meeting held during the Financial Year
2014-2015
19.During the year under review, no resolution has been passed
through the exercise of postal ballot.
E-Voting Facility to members
Exempt as the Company is BSE Listed.
20.Material changes and commitments, if any, affecting the financial
position of the company which have occurred between the end of the
financial year of the company to which the financial statements relate
and the date of the report
No Material changes occurred subsequent to the close of the financial
year of the Company to which the balance sheet relates and the date of
the report like settlement of tax liabilities, operation of patent
rights, depression in market value of investments, institution of cases
by or against the company, sale or purchase of capital assets or
destruction of any assets etc.
21. DetaiIs in respect of adequacy of internal financial controls with
reference to the Financial Statements.
The internal financial controls with reference to the Financial
Statements are commensurate with the size and nature of business of the
Company.
22. Deposits
The details relating to deposits, covered under Chapter V of the Act,-
(a] accepted during the year- NIL
(b) remained unpaid or unclaimed as at the end of the year-NIL
(c) whether there has been any default in repayment of deposits or
payment of interest thereon during the year and if so, number of such
cases and the total amount involved-NIL
23. Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties:
The particulars of every contract or arrangements entered into by the
Company with related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of section
188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arm's length
transactions under third proviso thereto shall be disclosed in Form No.
AOC-2. As Annexure II to the Board Report.
24. STATUTORY DISCLOSURES
In terms of the provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act,
1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as
amended, the names and other particulars of the employees are set out
in the annexure to the Directors' Report. However, as per the
provisions of Section 219 (b) (iv) of the said Act read with Clause 32
of the Listing Agreement, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaid
information is being sent to all the members of the Company and others
entitled thereto. Any member interested in obtaining such particulars
may write to the Company at the registered office of the Company.
25.Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange
earnings and outgo
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign
exchange earnings and outgo are as follows:
a) Conservation of energy
(i) the steps taken or impact on conservation of NIL
energy
(ii) the steps taken by the company for utilizing NIL
alternate sources of energy
(iii) the capital investment on energy conservation NIL
equipment's
(b) Technology absorption
(i) the efforts made towards technology absorption NIL
(ii) the benefits derived like product improvement, NIL
cost reduction, product development or import
substitution
(iii) in case of imported technology (imported during NIL
the last three years reckoned from the beginning
of the financial year)-
(a) the details of technology imported NIL
(b) the year of import; NIL
(c) whether the technology been fully absorbed NIL
(d) if not fully absorbed, areas where absorption NIL
has not taken place, and the reasons thereof
(iv) the expenditure incurred on Research and NIL
Development
26, Human Resources
Your Company treats its "human resources" as one of its most important
assets.
Your Company continuously invest in attraction, retention and
development of talent on an ongoing basis. A number of programs that
provide focused people attention are currently underway. Your Company
thrust is on the promotion of talent internally through job rotation
and job enlargement.
27. Directors' Responsibility Statement
The Directors' Responsibility Statement referred to in clause (c) of
sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, shall state
thatÂ
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
(b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss
of the company for that period;
(c] the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis; and
(e) the directors, had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are
adequate and were operating effectively.
(f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were
adequate and operating effectively.
28. LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES:
The Company got Listed onBSE . The Company confirms that it has paid
the Annual Listing Fees for the year 2015-2016 to BSE where the
Company's Shares are listed.
29. Acknowledgements
An acknowledgement to all with whose help, cooperation and hard work
the Company is able to achieve the results.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of
Santowin Corporation Limited
SHOP NO. 05, CONCORD C.H.S, Mr. Ashok Gupta Mr. Vinay Poddar
JVPD SCHEME, N. S. ROAD. Director Director
NO. 10,JUHU, MUMBAI - 400 049 (DIN:00148126) (DIN: 00148171)
(PLACE) :Mumbai
(DATE):August 24th, 2015
Mar 31, 2013
To the Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 29th Annual Report of
your Company together with the Audited Statements of Accounts for the
year ended March 31, 2013.
(Rs. in Lacs)
Year Ended Year Ended
Financal Results 31.03.2013 31.03.2012
Income 2426.16 3912.90
Profit before Tax 11.79 143.89
Less: Provision for Taxation 4.05 48.21
Profit after Tax 7.62 96.79
Add : Profit brought forward
from Previous Year 153.83 244.54
Balance carried forward 161.45 341.33
DIVIDEND
Due to inadequate profits in the current year. Board has not
recommended any dividend for the Financial Year 2012-2013.
SUBSIDIARY
As on March 31, 2013, your Company has a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS)
in Ghana under the name of Santowin Ghana Limited (SGL) for the purpose
of extracting gold and heavy machinery hiring in Ghana.
As required under Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, the Annual
Report together with Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account for the
year ended March 31, 2013, of the subsidiary company is attached.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and
pursuant to the provisions of Articles of Association of your Company,
Mr. Ashok Gupta and Mr. Vinod Bansal, are liable to retire by rotation
and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment in the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
AUDITOR''S REPORT
The observations made by the Auditors in their report are appropriately
dealt with in the Notes forming part of the accounts for the year,
which are self-explanatory and, hence, do not require any further
explanations.
AUDITORS
M/s MNRD & Associates will be replaced by M/s Jain Anil & Associates,
as Auditors of the Company from the conclusion of the 29th Annual
General Meeting until the conclusion of the 30th Annual General Meeting
of the Company.
M/s. Jain Anil & Associates have also expressed their willingness to
act as Auditors of the Company, if appointed and have further confirmed
that the said appointment would be in conformity with the provisions of
Section 224(IB) of the Companies Act, 1956.
APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRAR AND SHARE TRANSFER AGENT
During the year, the Company has appointed Purva Sharegistry (India)
Private Limited as its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. The details
of the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent of the Company are provided
in the Report of Corporate Governance attached to this Annual Report.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted any
deposits from the public within the meaning of section 58A of the
Companies Act 1956 and the rules there under.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review as
required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock.
Exchange, is given as a separate statement in the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Report on Corporate Governance, in terms of Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement together with a Certificate from the Auditors confirming
compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance are annexed and
forms part of the Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
People are the backbone of our operations. It is a matter of great
satisfaction for your Company that our employees have been very
supportive of your Company''s plan. Relations with employees continue to
be cordial.
There is no information as required pursuant to the provisions of
section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the companies
(Particular of employees) amendments rules. 1988 to be reported.
PARTICULARS UNDER SECTION 217 (1) (E) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2l7(i)(e) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of particulars
in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules 1988, there is no material
information regarding conservation of energy, technology absorption,
foreign exchange earnings and out go concerning your Company to be
reported. Your Company has taken the necessary steps to conserve
energy, absorb upgraded technology where ever necessary. During the
year under review, the Company did not earn any foreign exchange and
there was no expenditure in foreign exchange.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2000,
your Directors confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed;
(b) appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and that they have made judgements and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the
affairs of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2013;
(c) proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
(d) the annual accounts have been prepared on a "going concern* basis.
APPRECIATION
The Board of Directors wishes to convey their appreciation to all your
Company''s employees for their performance and continued support. The
Directors would also like to thank all the Shareholders, Consultants,
Customers, Vendors, Bankers, Service Providers and Government and
Statutory Authorities for their continued support.
For and on behalf of the Board
For SANTOWIN CORPORATION LIMITED
Place: Mumbai Ashok Gupta
Date: September 5, 2013 Chairman
Registered Office:
702 7th Floor Concord CHS Ltd.,
N.S. Road No. 10, J VPD Scheme Juhu,
Mumbai - 400 049
Mar 31, 2011
To the Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 27th Annual Report of
your Company together with the Audited Statements of Accounts for the
year ended March 31, 2011.
(Rs. in Lacs)
Financial Results Year Ended Year Ended
31.03.2011 31.03.2010
Income 2509.77 507.28
Profit before Tax 279.34 165.99
Less : Provision for Taxation 37.03 25.00
Profit after Tax 242.31 142.57
Add : Profit brought forward from Previous Year 2.23 (140.33)
Balance carried forward 244.54 2.23
DIVIDEND
Due to inadequate profit in the current year. Board has not recommended
any dividend for the financial Year 2010-2011.
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE COMPANY
Pursuant to Regulation 12 of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares
and Takeovers) Regulations. 1997, there has been a change in control of
the Company. Mr. Ashok Gupta the new Chairman and Managing Director and
Mr. Ankush Gupta. Director, have taken control of the Company and the
Management in place of Mr. Sandeep Deora and Ms. Shruti Deora, the
Promoters of the Company.
PROFILE AND SALARY DETAILS OF NEW DIRECTORS TO BE INCORPORATED:
The Board believes that the new Promoters and Management will revive
the Company for the lows it has experienced in the past.
CHANGE IN THE REGISTRAR AND SHARE TRANSFER AGENT
The Company has changed its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent in the
year under review. The details of the new Registrar and Share Transfer
Agent of the Company i.e.. Purva Sharemstry (India) Private Limited is
provided in the Report of Corporate Governance attached to this Annual
Report.
INCREASE IN AUTHORISED CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY:
Considering the proposed expansion of business, requirement of working
capital and for general corporate purposes. your Company has increased
the Authorized Share Capital of the Company from 1.25 Crores to 13.00
Crores to 31.00 Crores in the year under review.
BONUS
The Company, has issued Bonus Shares to the Members of the Company in
the ratio 3:2; i.e. three equity shares of Rs. 10/- each for every 2
Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each held by the shareholder.
SUB-DIVISION OF SHARE CAPITAL
To increase the liquidity of the shareholders of your Company, the
Share Capital of the Company was subdivided in the ration of 5:1 i.e.
every shareholder holding 1 fully paid up Equity Share of the Face
Value of Rs. 10/- each was issued 5 fully paid up Equity Shares of the
Face Value of Rs. 2/- each.
CHANGE IN NAME OF THE COMPANY
In order to reflect the new business of the Company , the name of your
Company was changed from Santowin Polysters Limited to Santowin
Corporation Limited.
ISSUE OF SHARES TO THE PROMOTERS AND OTHERS ON PREFERENTIAL BASIS
The Company has allotted 50.10,000 Equity Shares to Promoters and
Non-Promoters of the Company on a Preferential Basis during the year.
PERFORMANCE & CURRENT YEAR PROSPECTS
The lack of demand, forced your Company to reduce prices and tough
competition has again worsened the situation. The new Management have
taken bold but necessary strategic decision in the year under review
and the current year looks optimistic.
BUSINESS SEGMENT
In order to revive the Company from its lows, the new management took
some strategic and bold decisions in the year under review.
The Management will try to venture into new business areas like:
- Mining Extraction of Minerals
- software development, open call centers, BPO. KPO in India and
across the Globe.
- development of Real Estate Property, Infrastructure Projects,
letting out the parties to third parties in India and anywhere in the
world;
- running schools and colleges, post graduate courses with in India
and anywhere in the world;
- running/setting up of fitness centers, spa, gymnasiums, health,
sportswear, health equipments, diet products in India and any where in
the world;
The Board is confident that the new business areas will bring lucrative
offers to the Company and your Company will witness prosperous growth
in the near future.
RISK & CONCERNS
Risk is inherent part of the Company''s business. Effective Risk
Management is critical to any industry. In view of this, aligning Risk
Management to Company''s organizational structure and business strategy
has become integral to the business of the company. The Company''s goal
in risk management is to understand measure and monitor the various
risks that arise, and to evolve appropriate policies and procedures to
mitigate these risks.
As Your Company has entered ventured into new horizons the primary
challenge will be to create a foothold in a very competitive market.
The Board manages and reviews the risk management system, policy and
strategy from time to time. The Board identities, assesses and monitors
all principal risks. The ever changing business environment
necessitates continuous monitoring, evaluation & management of
significant risks faced by the organization. Your Company periodically
reviews the risk assessment and minimization procedures and steps taken
by it to mitigate these risks.
OVER VIEW
During the year under review, your Company continued a moderate growth
in business. Your company has decided to venture into new business
areas.
The Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding was executed in
Ghana for the acquisition of a Gold Mine. Your Company is also
exploring the possibility of incorporating a subsidiary in Ghana and
getting it listed on Ghana Stock Exchange.
Your company will continue to build capabilities and nurture a talent
pool with diverse skills sets to deliver continuous results. Your
Company''s nationwide network and locally recruited employees have
facilitated in developing and strengthening relationship with its
customers. During the year under review, your Company continued its
innovative methods of sourcing funds."
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND ADEQUACY
In the opinion of the management, the internal control systems are
adequate and provide, among other things, reasonable assurance of
recording transactions of operations in all material respects and of
providing protection against significant misuse or loss of Company
assets. Teams of employees conduct internal audits to assess the
adequacy of the internal control procedures and processes of the
Company. The accounts of the Company are reviewed by the Audit
Committee of the Board. Policy and process corrections are undertaken
based on input from these auditors. Reports of the internal audit, as
well as the action taken on the matters reported upon, are discussed at
the Audit Committee Meetings.
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT IN HUMAN RESOURCES
The relations of the Company and its employees continued to be
harmonious during the year under review. Sustained success for an
organization presupposes an unwavering concentration on leadership
development and strengthening the talent pipeline at all levels.
Learning and development initiatives are directed towards enhancing the
effectiveness of employees and we believe in building human
capabilities by exposing our people to a wide variety of business
complexities and providing them with greater empowerment and
responsibility at all levels. We believe that a culture of appreciating
all big and small achievements is crucial to develop a motivated,
contributing workforce.
SUBSIDIARY
Your Company has no subsidiaries. Your Company is also exploring the
possibility of incorporating a subsidiary in Ghana and getting it
listed on Ghana Stock Exchange.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted any
deposits from the public within the meaning of section 58A of the
Companies Act 1956 and the rules there under.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act. 1956 and
pursuant to the provisions of Articles of Association of your Company.
Mr. Ankush Gupta, is liable to retire by rotation and being eligible,
offers himself for re-appointment in the forthcoming Annual General
Meeting.
Further, none of the Directors of your Company are disqualified under
section 274(1)(g) of the Companies Act, 1956.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company believes in transparency and has always maintained a very
high level of Corporate Governance. As required by Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement, a detailed Report on Corporate Governance is given
as an Annexure to this Report. The Company is in full compliance with
the requirements and disclosures that have to be made in this regard.
The Certificate from the Auditor of the company confirming compliance
of the Corporate Governance requirements is attached to the Report on
Corporate Governance.
AUDITORS
The Company''s auditors. M/s MNRD & ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants
retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer
themselves for re-appointment.
COMMENTS ON AUDITOR''S REPORT:
The notes referred to in the Auditor''s Report are self explanatory and
as such they do not call for any further explanation as required under
section 217(3) of the Companies Act. 1956.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
People are the backbone of our operations. It is a matter of great
satisfaction for your Company that our employees have been very
supportive of your Company''s plan, By far the employee''s relations have
been cordial throughout the year.
There is no information as required pursuant to the provisions of
section 217(2A) of the Companies Act. 1976 read with the companies
(Particular of employees) amendments rules, 1988 to be reported.
PARTICULARS UNDER SECTION 217 (1) (E) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 217(l)(e) of the
Companies Act. 1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of particulars
in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules 1988, there is no material
information regarding conservation of energy, technology absorption,
foreign exchange earnings, and out go concerning your Company to be
reported. Your Company has taken the necessary steps to conserve
energy, absorb upgraded technology where ever necessary. Your Company
has not earned or used foreign exchange earnings/outgoings during the
year under review.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2000
the Directors'' confirm that:
1. In the preparation of the annuals account for the year ended March
31 2011, all the applicable accounting standards prescribed by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India have been followed.
2. The Directors had adopted 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
Your Company at the end of the financial year and of the loss of the
Company for that period.
3. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
4. The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
APPRECIATION
The Board of Directors wishes to convey their appreciation to all your
Company''s employees for their performance and continued support. The
Directors would also like to thank all the Shareholders. Consultants,
Customers, Vendors, Bankers, Service Providers and Government and
Statutory Authorities for their continued support.
For and on behalf of the Board
For SANTOWFN CORPORATION LIMITED
Place: Mumbai Ashok Gupta Vinod Barisal
Date: 28 May. 2011 Chairman and Director
Registered Office: Managing Director
702 7th Floor Concord Chs Ltd.
N.S.Road.No 10 JVPD Scheme Juhu
Mumbai - 400 049
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