Mar 31, 2024
We have pleasure in presenting the 15th Director Report on the business and operations of Company and Financial Results
for the year ended 3 1 st March, 2024.
|
Particulars |
2023-2024 |
2022-2023 |
|
Total Revenue |
2520.24 |
3151.19 |
|
Gross Profitbefore financial charges & depreciation |
(23.10) |
300.35 |
|
Less: Depreciation |
179.36 |
168.6 9 |
|
Financial charges |
175. 96 |
240.83 |
|
Exceptional items |
14 1,40 |
1085.01 |
|
Profit p(Loss) before taxation |
(23 7.02) |
975.134 |
|
Tax pxpenses |
15.88 |
- |
|
Profit / (Loss) after taxation |
(252.90) |
975.84 |
2. OPERATIONS
During the year under review, the company achieved a total turnover of Rs. 2520.24 Lakhs which is lower than that of the
previous year. During the previous financial year the Company has done trading activity apart from manufacturing of yarn.
The textile value chain from fiber to Apparel has seen lower demand due higher inflation in the domestic and international
markets. Post Covid there has been very huge inventory buildup due to logistic issues which led to lower demand . The
turnoverwas badly effected due to this reasons and the company had to shift to Finer counts to avoid further losses. The
operations in the year have ended in a loss of Rs. (252.90) Lakhs compared to a profit of Rs. 975.84 Lakhs in the previous
year.
3. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
There was no change in nature of business activity during the year under review.
4. CHANGEIN SHARE CAPITAL
The paid ups Share capital of the company is Rs. 49,595,770 and there has been no change in paid up share capital
during the year under review.
5. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
Your Directors has not proposed to transfer any amount to General Reserve for the financial year under review.
6r DIVIDEND
The Board does not recommend any dividend for the year ended 31st March, 2024.
7. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSIT ION OF
THE COMPANY WHICH HAS OCCURRED BETWEEN THE AFTER THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR
OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE
REPORT
There are no material changes and commitments in the company after the end of the financial year till the date of
this report that have a bearing on the financial position of the company.
8. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND THE COMPANYâS OPERATIONS IN
FUTURE
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or- tribunals impacting the going
concern status and company''s operations in future.
9. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANY
The company does nest have any subsidiaries or Joint-Venture or Associate Companies.
10. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The company has nett accepted any deposits under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, there is no
disclosure or reporting required in respect of the same.
11. CORPORATESOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
FY 2022-2t
The provisions of section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to Corporate Social Res ponsibility were not
applicable to the Company for the FY 2022-23 as the Company''s net Profit before exceptional items and tax was
(109.17) Lakhs.
The provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to Corporate Sooial Responsibility were not applicaWe to the
Company for the FY 2023-24 as the Company''s net Profit before exceptional items and tax was (378.42) Lakhs.
The Board of Directors of the Company has, however, voluntarily constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility
Committee in compliance with Section 135 of the Act.
The Company is committed to its stakeholders to conduct business in an economically secially and environmentally
sustainable manner that is transparent and ethical.
The Report on Corporate Social Responsibility as per Rule 8 of (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014
in not required to be attached in the annual report.
12. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The report on Corporate Governance is not being enclosed to this report in view of the relaxation under regulation
15(2) ofSEBi (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015.
13. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management''s Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated
under Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), 2015 is
pnetented in a sepanate section forming part of the Annual Reportas Annexure -V
14. LISTING ON STOCK EXCHANGE
The Equity shares of the Company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, Mumbai. The Company has
fulflled its: obligation by remitting the annual listing fee for the financial year 2023-2024
15. ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL
The manufacturing facilities have obtained environmental clearance from the Pollution Control Board concerned and
are in compliance with all current environmental legislation. As an integral part of its environment protection drive,
the Company ensures the very minimum quantity of generation of waste, low emission levels and low noise pollution
levels during operations of all manufacturing facilities.
16. DEPOSITORYSYSTEM
Your Company''s shares are tradable compulsorily in electronic form and your Company has connectivity with both the
Depositories i.e. National Securities [Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Service (India) Limited (CDSL).
As per the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2018, vide Gazette
notification dated June 8, 2018 & 30th November, 2018 mandated that Share transfer shall be mandatorily carried out in
dematerialized form onlyw.e.f. from April 1,2019. In view of the numerous advantages offered by the Depository System,
members art: requested to avail the facility of Dematerialization of the Company''s shares on either of the Depositories
mentioned as aforesaid.
17. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
A. CHANGES IN DIRECTORS
No Director was appointed or resigned during the year in review.
Subsequent to the year under review, the Board appointed one additional Director Mr.Adarsh Gupta (DIN:
00526687) w.e.f. 12th August 2024 and accepted resignation of Manish Gupta from the post of Director w.e.f.
12th August 2024.
Mil-, heetender Kumar Agarwal, Managing Director, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
B. DISQUALIFICATIO N OF DIRECTORS
None of the directors are disqualified under section 164(2) of the Act. They are not debarred from holding the
office of Director pursuant to order of SEBI or any other authority.
Further the Certificate from Practicing Company Secretary has been obtained who certified that none of
the directors of the company disqualified for holding office as director of the Company is enclosedwith this
Director''s Report as Annexure -IV
C. CHANGES IN KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Ason 31st March. 2024, following are the Key Managerial personnel of the Company:
1. Mr. Jeetender Kumar Agarwal - Managing Director and Chief Financial officer
2. Ms. Rozie Mukharjee - Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
There is no change in Key Managerial Personnel during the year.
D. EVALUATION OF THE BOARDâS PERFORMANCE
In compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and as per the Listing Regulations, the performance evaluationof
the Board and of its Committee was carried out during the year under review.
The Directors evaluation was broadly based on the parameters such as understanding of the Company''s vision
and objective, skills, knowledge and experience, participation and attendance in Board/ Committee meetings;
governance and contribution to strategy; interpersonal skills etc.
The Board has carried out t0e annual performance evaluation ofits own performance, the Directors individually
as we f as evaluation of the working of its Board Committees. A structured questionnaire was prepared
covering various aspects of the Board''s functioning such as adequacy of the composition of the Board and its
Committees, Board Culture, execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance.
A meeting of the Independent Directors was also held which reviewed performance of non -independent
directors, performance of the board as a whole and performance of the chairman after taking in ter account the
views of executive directors and non-executive directors. The same was discussed in the board meeting that
followed the meeting of the independent directors, at which the performance of the board, its committees
and individual directors was also discussed. Performance evaluation of independent directors was done by the
entire board, excluding the independent director being evaluated.
E. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All Independent Directors of your Company have given a declaration pursuant to Section 149(7) of the
Companies Act, 201 IB and Regulation 25(8) SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosu re Requirements) Regu l ations,
2015 affirming compliance to the criteria of Independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Based on the d eclaration(s) of Independent Directors, the Board of Directors recorded its opinion that al l
Independent Directors are independent of the Management and have fulfilled the conditions as specified in the
Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made there under.
Independe nt Directors are not liable to retire by rotation, in terms of Section 149(13) of the Act.
F. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Tice: (Company has formulated a familiarization program for Independent Directors to provide insights into
the Company''s manufacturing, marketing, finance and other important aspects to enable the Independent
Directors to cnderstand its business in depth and contribute significantly to the Company. The details of such
program ase cvailable can the Company''s website (www.sheshadri.in)
G. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board on the recommendation of the Nomination and (Remuneration committee framed a policy for
selection and appointment of directors, Senior Management and their remuneration as required under section
178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19(4) read with Schedule II of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
18. BOARD AND THEIR COMMITTEES
1. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
a) Composition and provisions as to Board and Committees:
As on 31st March 2024, the Company''s Board of Directors comprises of 4 (four) Directors. Of these,
i (One) is Promoter Directors and 3 (three) are Indepentent Directors. The Chai rman is an Executive
Director.
The Board oS Directors of the Company met Four (4) times during the Financial Year. The intervening gap
between the meetings was within the prescribed period under the Act and listing; Regulations. Details of
oumber erf Board meetings and Directors'' attendance is as follows:
|
Sr. No. |
Date of the Meeting |
No. of directors present at the meeting |
|
1 |
25.05.2023 |
4 |
|
2 |
08.08.2023 |
4 |
|
3 |
0d. 1 1.2023 |
4 |
|
4 |
14.02.2024 |
4 |
b) Disclosure of relationships between directors inter-se:
There is no inter-se relationship between Board Members.
2. AUDIT COMMITTnE
As on 31st March 2024, the Audit Committee comprises Sri Manish Gupta (Chairman), Sri Jeetender Kumar
Agarwal and Sri Uttam Gupta. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the
Board.
During the financial year ended March 31,2024 - The Audit Committee met 4 (Four) times. The details of the
meetings are as below:
|
|Sr. No. |
Date of the Meeting |
No. of members present at the meeting |
|
1 |
25.05.2023 |
3 |
|
2 |
08.08.2023 |
3 |
|
3 |
09.11.2023 |
3 |
|
4 |
14.02.2024 |
3 |
*Sri Manish Gupta tendered his resignation, effective from 12th August, 2024. Followingthis, Sir Adarsh Gupta
was appointed as a member of the Audit Committee, also effective 12th August, 2024.
3. NOMINAT ION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
As on 31st March 2024, the Nomination & Remuneration Committee comprises of Sri Manish Gupta, Smt.
Sushma Gupta and Sri. Uttam Gupta. All the recommendations made by the Nomination & Remuneration
Committee were accepted bythe Board.
During the financial year ended March 31, 2024 - The Nomination and Remuneration Committee met one (I)
time. The derails of the meetings are as below:
|
Sr. No. |
Date of the Meeting |
No. of members present at the meeting |
|
1 |
25.05.2023 |
3 |
*Sri Manish Gupta tendered his resignation, effective from 12th August, 2024. Followingthis, Sir Adarsh Gupta
was appointed as a member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, also effective 12th August, 2024.
As on 31st March 2024, Your company has constituted a Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee to specifically
look into the mechanism of redressal of grievances of shareholders and other security holders.
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee comprises of Sri. Jeetender Kumar Agarwal, Sri. Manish Gupta and
Sri. Uttam Gupta.
During the financial year ended March 31,2024 - The Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee met 1 (one) time.
The details of the meetings are as below:
|
Sr. No. |
Date of the Meeting |
No. of members present at the meeting |
|
1 |
14-02-2024 |
3 |
Details of the complaint received and redressed during the year under review are as follows:
|
i |
No. erf Complaints pending at the beginning of the year |
NIL |
|
2 |
No. of Complaints received during the Year |
NIL |
|
3 |
Number not solved to the satisfaction of shareholders |
NIL |
|
4 |
Number of pending complaints |
NIL |
*Sri Manish Gupta tendered his resignation, effective from 12th August, 2024. Following this, Sir Adarsh Gupta
was oppointed as a member of the Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee, also effective 12th August, 2024.
The Board of Directors of the Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee
of the Board presently comprising of one Executive Director and two Non-Executive Independent Directors.
As on 31st March 2024, the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee comprises of Sri Manish Gupta
(chairman), Sri. Jeetender Kumar Agarwal (member) and Sri. Uttam Gupta (member).
The CSR committee recommends to the Board, the CSR activities to be undertaken during the year and the
amount to be spent on these activities and monitors its progress.
During the financial year ended March 31,2024 - The CSR Committee met 2 (two) times on 25-05-2023 and
09-1 I -2023 and all the members were present at the meeting.
*Sri Manish Gupta tendered his resignation, effective from 12th August, 2024. Following this, Sir Adarsh Gupta
was appointed as a member of the Corporate Social Responsibility (Csr) Committee, also effective 12th
August, 2024.
Dnring the year under review, a separate meeting of Independent Directors was held on 12.02.2024 to
a. evaluate the per-ormance of the Chairperson of the company, taking into accounn the views of executive
directors and non-executive directors;
b. reviewing the performance of non-independent directors and the Board as a whole;
c. assessing the (quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the company management
and the Board so as to ensure that the Board is performing the duties effectively and reasonably.
The following policies are placed in company''s website at http://www.sheshadri.in
⢠Policy for determination of materiality
⢠Policy on code of conduct
⢠Policy can Code of Fair disclosure
⢠RPT Policy
⢠Code of Conduct for- Prevention of Insider Trading
⢠Wristle Blovser Policy - Vigil Mechanism
⢠Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) Policy
M/s K.S. Rao & Co., Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad (ICAI Firm Regn. No.003l09S) were appointedas
StatutornAuditors in the AGM held on 29th September 2017 for a period of 5 years uneil the conclusion o7 13th
AGM.
The Company re-appointed M/s. K.S. Rao and Co., Chartered Accountants as the Statutory Auditors for a
second term of 5 years in the 13th AGM held on 30th September 2022 till the conclusion of 18th AGM of the
company.
Followi ng are the replies / clarifications in respect of the observations made by the statutory auditor in their
audit report.
1. The management would like to inform that the interest payable on statutory dues would be verified with
individual statutory authorities and all the provisions relating to the same shall be made in the subsequnt
financial year.
2. Though company has not obtained any formal quotes from third parties but the company based on the
prevailing market prices has paid or received the payments with the transactions carried out with related
parties.
Reporting of fraud by Statutory Auditors
There was no fraud in the Company, which was required to be reported by statutory auditors of the Company
under sub-section (12)of section 143 of Companies Act, 2013.
B. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
During the year, the Company has appointed M/s HSP & Associates LLP Practicing Company Secretaries as
Secretarial Auditor in compliance with the provision of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, The Secretarial Audit
report in form MR-3 for the financial year ended 31st March 2024 is annexed herewith as Annexure I to this
Report. T he Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification or adverse remark.
C. INTERNAL AUDITOR
In compliance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Act read with Rule 13(1)(a) of C ompanies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014. The IBoard of Directors of the Company has appointed M/s. LANS & Co., Chartered Accountant
as Internal Aud itors to conduct Internal Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2024- 2025.
D. COST AUDITOR
That Pursuant to section 148 of companies Act 2013 and rules made thereunder the requirement to appoint
the Cost Auditor is not applicable on the company during the year.
20. DIRECTORSâ RES PON SIBILITY STATEMENT:
In terms of section 134(5) of the Act, your directors state that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024, the applicable
accounting standasds had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) Accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently. Judgments and estimates 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
andor the profit and loss of the company for that period;
(c) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting re cords in accordance
with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and foa preventing and detecting
fraud and otherirregularities;
(d) Annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
(e) Adequate mternal financial controls to be followed by the company have been laid (down and these are operating
effectively; and
(f) proper and adequate systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws
and these systems are operating effectively
21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on arm''s length basis and were in
the osdinary 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.
The Policy on materiality of related party transactions as approved by the Board may be accessed on the Company''s
website at http://www.sheshadri.in/policies.html
Your Directors draw attention of the members to Note 40 to the financial statement which sets out related party
disclosures. Particulars of Contracts or Arrangements with related parties referred to in Section 188(1) in Form
AOC- 2 are enclosed to this report in Annexure III.
22. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS
AND OUTGO:
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo
required tea be given pursuant to the provision of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies
(Account) Rules, 2014 is annexed hereto and marked Annexure II and forms part of this Report.
23. ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
The Company has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business,
including adherence to the Company''s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds
and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and the timely preparation of reliable financial
informati on.
The Company hasin place adequate internal dinancial controls with reference to financial statements. The Company''s
internal control systems, including internal financial controls, are commensurate with the nature of its business and
the size and complexity of its operations and the same are adequate and operating effectively. These systems are
periodically tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation was observed. The internal
auditors of the company conduct audit on regular basis and the Audit Committee reviews adequacy and effectiveness
of the Company''s internal control system including internal financial controls.
24. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES:
None of the employees was in receipt of remuneration in excess of the limits prescribed under Rule 5(2) of thee
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. Hence, disclosure with respect
to the same, is not required to be given.
The information required pursuant to Section 197(12) of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) and Rule 5(2) of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of the employets
of the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Sectionl 36 of the Act, the Report and Accounts afe
being sent tothe members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employees'' particulars whichis
available for inspection by the members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working
days of the Company upto the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any member iv interested in obtaining
a copy thereol, such member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.
25. POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT:
The Company has in place a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Employees at workplace in accordance
with The Sexual harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Paohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal
Compl iant Com mittee has been set to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassme nt.
During the year under review, the Company has not received any complaints pertaining to sexual harassment.
26. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:
The Company Idas not made any loan, given guarantee or provided security pursuant to the provisions of Section 186
of Companies Act, 2013 during the year.
27. DISCLOSURES:
A. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Annual Return of the company as on 31st March, 2024 in accordance with section 92(3), Section I34(3)(a) of the
CAmpanies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, can be accessed
from http://www.sheshadri.in/financials.
B. Vigil Mechanism
The Company has a âWhistle Blower Policy''/âVigil Mechanism'' in place. The objective of the Vigil Mechanism
is to provide the employees, Directors, customers, contractors and other stakeholders of the Company an
impartial and fair avenue to raise concerns and seek their redressal, in line with the Company''s commitment
to the highest possible standards of ethical, moral and legal business conduct and fair dealings with all its
stakeholders and constituents and its commitment to open communication channels. The Company is also
committed to provide requisite safeguards for the protection of the persons who raise such concerns from
reprisals car victimization, for whistle blowing in good faith. The Board of Directors affirms and confirms that no
personnel have been denied access to the Audit Committee. The Policy contains the provi sion for direct access
to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases..
The Policy on vigil mechanism cum Whistle Blower may be accessed on the Company''s website at the link:
http://www.sheshadri.in there were no complaints received during the year 2023-24.
C. Risk Management
The Company recognizes that risk is an integral and unavoidable component of business and is committed to
managing the riskin a proactive and efficient manner. The Company as part of business strategy has in place a
mechanism to identify, assess, monitor risks and mitigate various risks with timely action.
28. COMPLIANCE OF SECRETARIAL STANDARD
The Company has complied with all the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by The: Institute of Comprny
Secretaries of India and notified by the Central Government.
29. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The Company is not required to maintain cost records under Sectionl48(l) of the Companies Act, 2013.
30. THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDERTHE INSOLVENCY
AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END
OF THE FINANCIAh YEAR.
During the financial year, no application was made by or against the Company or any proceeding is pending under
thelnsolvency and Bankruptcy C ode, 2016 (31 of 2016).
31 . GENERAL
Your Direchors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no
transactions on these items during the year under review:
a. During the yeaf under review the Company has not given loan to any employee for purchase of its own shares
as pen section 67(3) (c) of Companies Act, 2013.
b. The Company has not issued shares under employee''s stock options scheme pursuant to provisions of Section
62 read with Rulel2 of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014.
c. The Compyny has not issued swyat equity shares pursuant to provisions of Section 54 read with Rule 8 of
Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 & SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat
Equity) Regulations, 2021 during the Financial Ysar.
d. The Bssiness Responsibility Reporting as required by Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations &
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is not applicable to your Company for the financial year ending
March 3 1,2024.
e. Details in respect of frauds reported by the Auditors under section 143(12) other than those which are
reportable to the Central Government, as there were no such frauds reported by the Auditors.
f. There was no application made / proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
32. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Board of Directors is pleased to place on record their appreciation of the co-operation and support extended
by All Financial Institutions, Banks and various State and Central Government Agencies.
The Board would also like to thank the Company''s shareholders, customers, suppliers for the support and the
confidence which they have reposed in the management. The Board place on record its appreciation of the
contribution made by the employees at all levels for their hard work, solidarity, co-operation and support.
By order of the Board
For Sheshadri Industries Limited
Jeetender Kumar Agarwal
Managing Director
DIN:00041946
Place: Secunderalaad Sushma Gupta
Date: 12.08.2024 Director
DIN:07147330
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
We have pleasure in presenting the Fifth Annual Report on the business
and operations of Company and Financial Results for the year ended 31st
March, 2014 .
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS (Rs. in Lakhs)
2013-2014
Financial Results
Turnover Revenue 15180.27
Gross profit before financial 868 62
charges & Depreciation
Less: Depreciation 193.17
Financial charges 597.19
Profit / (Loss) Before Taxation 78.27
Tax for Earlier years -
Profit / (Loss) after taxation 78.27
With a view to ensure focused growth and to have economies of scale in
the respective areas of operations Suryavanshi spinning Mills Ltd
(Demerged Company) had formulated a Scheme of Arrangement by way of
demerger. Hon''ble High Court at Hyderabad vide its Order dated 30th
July, 2014 sanctioned the above scheme of arrangement in accordance
with the provisions of sections 391-394 of the companies Act, 1956 and
section 2(19AA) of the Income tax Act, 1961. Accordingly, Yarn Unit at
Rajna, Madhya Pradesh along with two Garments Divisions in the state of
Telangana of the Suryavanshi Spinning Mills Ltd. was transferred to and
vested into Sheshadri Industries Ltd (Resulting Company-2) On a going
concern basis and the appointed date for the scheme was 01.04.2013.
2. SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT BY WAY OF DEMERGER (SCHEME) BETWEEN
SURYAVANSHI SPINNING MILLS LTD, AANANDA LAKSHMI SPINNING MILLS LTD AND
SHESHADRI INDUSTRIES LTD AND THEIR RESPECTIVE MEMBERS AND CREDITORS
Hon''ble High Court at Hyderabad approved vide its Orders dated July
30,2014, the Scheme of Arrangement by way of Demerger between
Suryavanshi Spinning Mills Ltd, Aananda Lakshmi Spinning Mills Ltd and
Sheshadri Industries Ltd and their respective members and creditors for
demeger of yarn unit at Bhongir, Telangana into Aananda Lakshmi
Spinning Mills Limited (Resulting Comapny -1) and yarn unit at
Rajna,Madhya Pradesh (along with two Garment divisions Telangana) into
Sheshadri Industries Limited (Resulting Company-2) and retaining yarn
unit and medical textile unit at Aliabad ,Ranga Reddy Dist. Telangana.
The said Orders of the Hon''ble High Couirt were filed with Registrar of
Companies,at Hyderabad on August 21,2014(Effective Date).The Appointed
Date for the Scheme for Arrangement was April 1,2013.
The authorised share capital of the Company was increased from Rs.
25,00,000 to Rs. 5,00,00,000 divided into 50,00,000 equity shares of
Rs. 10/- each.
In terms of the Scheme of Arrangement, 37 equity share of of Rs 10/-
each fully paid up of Sheshadri Industries Ltd (Resulting Company -2)
have been allotted to the shareholders for every 100 equity shares held
in Suryavanshi Spinning Mills Ltd. accordingly the paid up share
capital of the Company stands increased from Rs. 5,10,000 to Rs.
4,95,95,770. Shares of Sheshadri Industries Ltd. will be listed in the
BSE Limited. The Demerger is expected to unlock and maximize value to
the share holders of Suryavanshi spinning Mills ltd, and Sheshadri
Industries Ltd through focused operations of both Companies.
3. OPERATIONS
Company achieved Total Revenue of Rs. 151.80 Crores (including Other
Income of Rs.8.69 crores) and achieved a profit of Rs.0.78 Crores for
the Year ended 31st March, 2014. The operational results are pertaining
to the Yarn unit situated at Rajna, Madhya Pradesh and Garments
Divisions in the State of Telangana. As per the Scheme of Arrangement
Accounts were drawn up from 01.04.2013 to 31.03.2014. Since it is the
first report subsequent to Demerger previous year''s figures are not
comparable.
4. DIVIDEND
In view of the inadequate profits your Board regrets this inability to
recommend any dividend.
5. EXPORTS
During the year under review the company''s exports were Rs. 89.60
crores.
6. FUTURE OUTLOOK
The Company has got 25200 spindles of spinning capacity at its spinning
unit at Rajna, Madhya Pradesh, with a capital investment of Rs. 35.30
crores earlier Company has drawn expansion, modernization and value
addition programme involving addition of 9408 spinning capacity and
installation of other value added machines etc., with a capital cost of
Rs. 34.13 crores. The implementation of addition of 9408 spindles is in
progress. Continuing that programme, Company has proposed to add value
added machinery like TFO combers machines etc., in order to improve
quality and quantity and to reduce labour cost since these machines are
less labour intensive. On account of this measures being taken by the
Company, the peroformance expected to be improved and prospects of the
Company are promising.
7. ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL
The Company give top priority to maintenance and performance
improvement of all pollution abatement facilities like effluent
treatment plants, air emission control and waste disposal facilities at
its manufacturing plants. As far as possible rainwater harvesting and
treated effluent recycling is being carried out at manufacturing plants
to reduce dependence on water from other natural resources. Training,
awareness and learning have been always at the forefront of The
Company''s journey to become world class in environmental performance.
It has inculcated the habit to be in harmony with nature and in this
context, afforestation, maintenance of green belts and gardens, and
reuse of treated water in horticulture activities are routine
practices. Environment impact assessment and risk analysis have been
performed right from the stage of planning for implementation of all
new major expansion projects to incorporate the necessary measures to
minimize adverse environmental impact.
The Company has obtained environmental clearance from the Pollution
Control Board concerned and is in compliance with all current
environmental legislation. As an integral part of its environment
protection drive, the Company ensures the very minimum quantity of
generation of waste, low emission levels and low noise pollution levels
during operations of manufacturing facility(s).
8. DIRECTORS
Sri Surender Kumar Agarwal (DIN 00281576) and Sri Manish Gupta (DIN
00526638) were appointed as an additional Directors who are holding
office till the date of ensuing Annual General Meeting . A member
proposed their appointments at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
In terms of provisions of the Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013
Company proposes to appoint Sri Surender Kumar Agarwal, and Sri Manish
Gupta as independent Directors for a term of 5 years, not liable for
retirement by rotation.
Smt. Narmda Bai and Sri Rishikesh Agarwal directors resigned from their
respective directorships of the Company due to their other
pre-occupations the Board records its appriciation for the services
rendered by them.
The necessary Resolution for obtaining the approval of Members for the
appointment of Sri Jeetender Kumar Agarwal as Managing director and
re-appointment of Sri Badrinarayan Agarwal have also been included in
notice for the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Members approval is
sought for the above appointments of Directors.
Brief resume of the Directors including independent Directors being
appointed, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas and
names of public companies in which they hold directorships as
stipulated under clause 49 of the listing agreement with the Stock
Exchange are given elsewhere in the Annual Report.
9. AUDITORS
Your Company''s Auditors M/S K.S. Rao & Co., Chartered Accountants,
Hyderabad will retire at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting.
The company has received a letter from M/s. K.S. Rao & Co., informing
their intention not to seek re appointment as auditors of the company.
Your directors take this opportunity to express their appreciation for
the support, co operation assistance and services rendered by them.
It is proposed to appoint M/s. Brahmayya & Co, Chartered Accountants,
Hyderabad having firm registration no: 00513S as auditors of the
company from the conclusion of the Fifth Annual General Meeting of the
company until the conclusion of next Annual General Meeting. M/s.
Brahmayya & Co, Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad have confirmed to the
Company that if appointed, theire appointment will be in accordance
with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
10. AUDITORS'' REPORT
The Auditors'' Report to the Shareholders does not contain any
reservation, qualification or adverse remark.
11. COST AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013,
Ms. K. Aruna Prased cost Accountants (Membership No. 11816), were
appointed Cost Auditors to submit the reports to the Central
Government. The reports for the year 2012-13 were submitted on
27.9.2013 (Due date 27.9.2013) and for the year 2013-14 will be
submitted on or before due date.
12. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
On the basis of compliance certificates received from the concerned
executives of the respective Divisions of the Company and subject to
disclosures in the annual accounts, as also on the basis of the
discussion with the Statutory Auditors of the Company from time to
time,
The Board of Directors of the company confirms:
i. that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed and there has been no material
departures:
ii. that selected accounting policies were applied consistently and
Directors 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 31st March, 2014 of the profit of the Company for year ended
on that date;
iii. that 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, if any;
iv. The Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
13. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY,
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
A statement under section 217 (1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read
with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of
Directors) Rules, 1988 giving details of conservation of energy,
technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo, is annexed
and marked Annexure ''A and forms part of this Report.
14. DEPOSITS
The company has not invited/accepted deposits from the public.
15. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
No employee was in receipt of remuneration in excess of the limits
prescribed under Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with
the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules,1975 and hence the
prescribed information is not required to be given.
16. CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
In conformity with the provisions of clause 32 of the Listing Agreement
the Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31.03.2014 is annexed
hereto.
17. APPRECIATION
The Board of Directors is pleased to place on record their appreciation
of the co-operation and support extended by All India Financial
Institutions, Banks and various State and Central Government Agencies.
The Board would also like to thank the Company''s shareholders,
customers, suppliers for the support and the confidence which they have
reposed in the management. The Board place on record its appreciation
of the contribution made by the employees at all levels for their hard
work, solidarity, co-operation and support.
For and on behalf of Board of Directors
Place : Secunderabad (B.N. AGARWAL)
Date: 03rd September, 2014 Chairman
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