Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 19th 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
Particulars For the year For the year
ended ended
31.03.2015 31.03.2014
Total Revenue 142,637,863 185,677,094
Total Expense 235,671,222 272,157,258
Profit/(Loss) before Tax, Interest & (93,033,360) (86,480,160)
Depreciation
Financial Expenses & depreciation 210,689,101 113,081,390
Profit/(Loss) before exceptional and (303,722,461) (199,561,555)
extra ordinary items and Tax
Exceptional Items 20,481,120 1,452,479
Profit/(Loss) before extraordinary (324,203,581) (201,014,034)
items and Tax
Add: Earlier Years Tax & Deferred Tax (6,655,224) 46,135,361
Profit / (Loss) for the Year (317,548,358) (247,149,394)
2. Dividend
There is no Profit during the year therefore your Directors have NOT
recommended Dividend for the financial year 2014-15.
3. Reserves & Surpluse
The company has incurred loss during the year ended 31st March, 2015.
So, amount is to be carried forward to the Reserves & surplus.
4. Brief description of the Company's working during the year/State of
Company's affairs
Total revenue for the current financial year 2014-15 at Rs. 14.26
crores was lower by 23.18% over last year (Rs. 18.56 crores in
2013-14). Profit before Tax having Rs. (30.37) crore registering
Decline over 52% profit before tax of Rs. (19.95) Crores in 2013-14.
Profit/loss after Tax for the year is Rs. (31.17) crore recording
decline over 28% over Profit /loss of Rs. (24.71) crore in financial
year 2013-14.
5. Details of Subsidiary / Associate Companies
There are no associate companies within the meaning of Section 2(6) of
the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act"). There are also no subsidiary companies
within the meaning of section 2(87) of the companies Act, 2013.
6. 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.
7. Statutory Auditors
M/s. BPSD & Associates, Chartered Accountant, Mumbai (FRN 118251W) has
given resignation as statutory auditor of the company w.e.f. 31st
August, 2015.
The board has proposed name of M/s. V. K. MOONDRA & CO. Chartered
Accountants, Ahmedabad (Membership No. 070431, Firms Registration No.
106563W) to appoint them as statutory auditor of the company in
upcoming annual general meeting to fill up the casual vacancy caused by
resignation of M/s. BPSD & Associates, Chartered Accountant, Mumbai.
M/s. V. K. MOONDRA & CO. Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad has shown
their willingness to be appointed as statutory auditor of the company
and provided their eligibility certificate also pursuant to section
139(1) of the companies Act, 2013.
Secretarial Auditor
M/s. Makarand M. Joshi & Co., Practicing Company secretary, Mumbai was
appointed as Secretarial Auditor of the company for FY 2014 - 15 in the
board meeting dated 13th November, 2014.
But they provided NOC to provide Secretarial Audit report of the
company for FY 2014-15 at time of finalization of Annual report for FY
2014-15. Meanwhile, the company has urgently appointed M/s. Maulik
Bhavsar & Associates, practicing Company Secretary, Ahmedabad as
secretarial auditor of the company on its board meeting held on 1st
September, 2015 to fill up the casual vacancy caused by resignation of
M/s. Makarand M. Joshi & Co.,
Practicing Company secretary, Mumbai.
The company has received secretarial audit report from M/s. Maulik
Bhavsar & Associates, practicing Company Secretary, Ahmedabad for year
ended 31st March, 2015.
Internal Auditor
M/s Kohale Ghude & Associates, Mumbai was appointed as internal auditor
of the company in the board meeting dated 30th September, 2014. He gave
resignation to act as internal auditor of the company w.e.f. 04.03.2015
due to dissolution of their firm.
8. Qualification in Statutory Auditors' Report
The Company did not get the information regarding MSME status of its
creditors. There is hence no disclosure in presentation of financial
statements regarding payments to MSME creditors.
Director's comment on statutory auditor's qualification
The Company has not received the information regarding MSME status of
Companies creditor and further the Company is trying to get the same.
10. Extract of the annual return
The extract of the annual return in Form No. MGT - 9 shall form part of
the Board's report
11. Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange
earnings and outgo
The details required under the provisions of the section 134(3)(m) of
the Companies Act, 2013 regarding conservation of Energy, Technology
Absorption are as under:
(A) Conservation of energy
Company will transfer its furnaces & plant & machinery at jhagadiya
from kheda to have better control on management & reduction in overhead
cost immediately.
Existing capacity at jhagadiya two furnaces is 900 Mts and kheda 200
Mts per day total 1100 Mts per day & F1 150 Mts per day is now none
operating and civil foundation & shed for furnaces 4 of 750 ton is
complete.
Unit has got permission from GPCB for Bio gas and oil also which will
reduce fuel cost per liter from 45 Rs. of natural gas to 10 Rs. Now
unit has applied for 40 crores working capital limit & is expected
soon.
UTILIZATION
The furnace at GIDC-Jhagadia is working at 20% capacity due to high Gas
price.
(B) Technology Absorption
During the year, no new Research & Development activities were carried
out.
(C) Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo
During the year there were no foreign exchange earnings and outgo.
12. Directors:
A) Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
During the last year there is change in the composition body of the
company in director or Key Managerial Personnel.
1. RAKESH ARUNKUMAR DOSHI appointed as Nominee director of the Company
as on 3rd January, 2015.
2. NAMRATA MAHESH MAHESHWARI appointed as CFO of the Company as on 3rd
January, 2015.
3. ISHWARI PRAKASH CHAVAN RESIGNED as Company Secretary of the company
w.e.f. 31st October, 2014.
4. SWAPNA SADANAND VENGURLEKAR appointed as Company Secretary of the
company w.e.f. 1st November, 2014.
5. MAHESH ANOLAKH MAHESHWARI was appointed as Whole time director of
the company w.e.f. 1st December, 2014.
B) RETIREMENT BY ROTATION
Shri MAHESH ANOLAKH MAHESHWARI (DIN: 00027682), retires by rotation in
upcoming Annual general meeting and being eligible has offered himself
for re-appointment.
14. Number of meetings of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors met 8 (EIGHT) times during the financial year
2014-15, i.e. 30th May, 2014, 14th August, 2014, 30th September, 2014,
13th November, 2014, 30th November, 2014, 3rd January, 2015, 12th
February, 2015, 21st February, 2015.
15. Audit Committee
The details pertaining to composition of audit committee are included
in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this report.
16. Details of establishment of vigil mechanism for directors and
employees
The company has also established vigil mechanism for directors and
employees to the company to report genuine concerns as per section
177(9) of the companies Act, 2013.
Members of Audit committee oversee the vigil mechanism.
17. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Shri Krishnan Umamaheshwaran (Independent Directors) is Chairman of the
Committee. Shri Dushyant Buch (Independent Director) and Shri Mr.
Shailesh Buch (Independent Director) of the Company are other members
of the Committee.
All are are non-executive and Indpendent director of the company.
The terms of reference stipulated by the Board to the Remuneration
Committee are as contained under Clause 49 of the listing Agreement.
During the year, Two meetings of the Remuneration Committee was held on
28th May, 2014 and 27th November, 2014.
18. Policy on directors' appointment and remuneration and other
details
The Company's policy on directors' appointment and remuneration and
other matters provided in Section 178(3) of the Act has been disclosed
in the corporate governance report, which forms part of the directors'
report.
19. Formal Annual Evaluation by the Board
The board of directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own
performance, Board committees and individual directors pursuant to the
section 134(3)(p) of the companies Act, 2013.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC")
reviewed the performance of the individual directors on the basis of
the 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 addition, the Chairman was also evaluated on the key
aspects of his role.
20. Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments under section 186
The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments have been
disclosed in the financial statements.
21. 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 arms length
transactions under third proviso thereto disclosed in Form No. AOC -2
as per Annexure I.
22. Managerial Remuneration:
Your company has paid managerial remuneration of Rs. 1,200,000 during
the year.
Your Company has not any employee, who was in receipt of remuneration
in excees of limits specified in the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
23. Secretarial Audit Report
A Secretarial Audit Report given by M/s. MAULIK BHAVSAR & ASSOCIATES, a
company secretary in practice shall be annexed II with the report.
Qualification in Secretarial Auditors' Report
The company has not made any expenditure towards corporate social
responsibility activities as per section 135 of the companies act, 2013
& not updated different types of policy on its website.
Director's comment on secretarial auditor's qualification
During the year, company has not made any expenditure towards corporate
social responsibility activities due to incurring of losses during last
2 years. Company is trying to minimize losses, taking various steps to
grow the business and also will try to make expenditure towards
corporate social activities in upcoming years.
The company will update its website and update all documents and
required policies as per clause 49 of the listing agreements.
24. Corporate Governance Certificate
The Compliance certificate from the practicing company secretaries
regarding compliance of conditions of corporate governance as
stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing agreement shall be annexed III
with the report.
25. Risk management policy
The Board of the Company has formed a risk management committee to
frame, implement and monitor the risk management plan for the Company.
The committee is responsible for reviewing the risk management plan and
ensuring its effectiveness. The audit committee has additional
oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. Major risks
identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed
through mitigating actions on a continuing basis.
The development and implementation of risk management policy has been
covered in the management discussion and analysis, which forms part of
this report.
26. Code of Conduct -
The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a code of conduct and
made it applicable to the Board members and senior management of the
Company.
The Board and Senior Management of the Company have affirmed compliance
with the code.
27. CSR COMMITTEE AND POLICY:
The Company has constituted the CSR committee comprising of Shri Mahesh
Anolakh Maheshwari (Whole time Director), appointed as Chairman of the
Committee, Shri Dushyant Manibhai Buch (Independent Director) and Smt.
Namrata Mahesh Maheshwari (Whole-Time Director) of the Company
continues to act as members of the Committee. The terms of reference
stipulated by the Board to the CSR Committee are as contained under
Section 135 of companies, Act 2013. The CSR Committee formulate and
recommend to the Board, a policy which shall indicate the activities to
be undertaken (CSR Policy); recommend the amount of 2% requires
spending of at least 2% of its average net profit for the immediately
preceding 3 financial years expenditure to be incurred on the
activities referred and monitor the CSR Policy of the company.
28. 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 i.e. at 31st March,
2015 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 devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were
adequate and operating effectively.
29. Acknowledgements
Your Directors express their deep sense of gratitude to the Banks,
Central and State Governments and their departments and the local
authorities for their continued guidance and support.
We would also like to place on record our sincere appreciation for the
dedication, commitment and hard work put in by every member of the SHRI
ASTER SILICATES LIMITED (hereinafter referred as "ASTER SILICATES")
family. The Board further expresses that the credit of the success of
Aster Silicates family goes to each & every member of Aster Silicates
family equally. The Management is deeply grateful for the confidence
and faith that the shareholders have always reposed in them.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
SHRI ASTER SILICATES LIMITED
Sd/-
MAHESH ANOLAKH MAHESHWARI
(Whole time Director)
(DIN: 00027682)
Place: Ahmedabad
Date: September 7, 2015
Mar 31, 2014
The Members of
Shri Aster Silicates Limited
(Formerly Known as Aster Silicates Limited)
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their Annual Report along
with Audited accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2014.
1. PERFORMANCE:-
(Rs. In Lacs)
PARTICULARS 2013-14 2012-13
Sales & Other Income 1856.78 -
Profit before Depreciation, Interest and Tax (864.80) -
Less: Depreciation 1056.00 (112.97)
Less: Interest 74.82 -
Profit/(Loss) Before Extraordinary Item, Prior
period (2010.14) (112.97)
Income & Short Provision
Less : Income tax for Earlier years 1.80
Less : Provision for Taxation
Add/Less : Deferred Tax Liabilities (461.35)
Less: Provision for Wealth Tax
Profit/Loss after tax (2471.49)
Add/(Less) : Excess/(Short) Provision of tax in
earlier years
Add : Prior period Adjustment
Surplus/(deficit) brought forward from the
previous year (2471.49) (114.77)
2. DIVIDEND:
Your Directors feel that it is prudent not to recommend any dividend
for the year ended 31st March, 2014.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public during the year
under review.
4. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the employee of the Company received remuneration in excess of
the limit specified u/s 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956.
5. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHNAGE
EARNINGS ANR OUTGO:
The information to be disclosed as per Section 217 (1) (e) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in
the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 is given as Annexure
''A'' to this report.
6. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
Management Discussion and Analysis Report is included in the Annual
Report as separate section.
7. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
Report on Corporate Governance and a certificate confirming compliance
of the same has been included in the Annual Report as separate section.
8. DIRECTORS:
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Articles of Association of the Company, Mrs. Namrata Maheshwari,
Director of the Company is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered herself for re -
appointment.
The Notice convening Annual General Meeting includes resolutions for re
- appointment of Mrs. Namrata Maheshwari along with her brief details.
Mr. Sudesh Kamath was appointed as a Nominee Director of SICOM
Investments & Finance Limited in your Company with effect from 10th
January, 2014.
9. AUDITOR QUALIFICATION:
The Company did not get the information regarding MSME status of its
creditors. There is hence no disclosure in presentation of financial
statements regarding payments to MSME creditors.
10. DIRECTOR COMMENT ON AUDITOR''s QUALIFIATION:
The Company has not received the information regarding MSME status of
Companies creditor and further the Company is trying to get the same.
11. AUDITORS:
M/s. BPSD & Associates, Chartered accountants will retire at the
conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for
re-appointment. The board requests you to reappoint them and fix their
remuneration for the year 2014-2015.
The Company has received letter from M/s. BPSD & Associates, Chartered
accountants, to the effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be
within the prescribed limits under Section 141 (3)(g) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and that they are not disqualified from being appointed as
the Statutory Auditor of the Company.
12. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
The Directors hereby confirm that:
1) In preparation of annual accounts, applicable Accounting Standards
had been followed with proper explanation relating to material
departures
2) That 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 or
loss of the Company for that period;
3) That 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) That the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis.
13. MATERIAL CHANGES:
A. Allotment of Shares :
During the year under review, the paid-up share capital of the Company
was increased by allotment of:
8665511 fully paid-up equity shares of face value of Rs.10/- each and
at issue price of Rs. 11.54/- per equity share including a share
premium of Rs. 1.54/- on preferential basis to SICOM Investments &
Finance Ltd (a body corporate which belong to the Public Category)
pursuant to conversion of Rs. 9,99,99,996.94 out of the loan of Rs.
20,00,00,000/- given by SICOM Investments & Finance Ltd to the Company.
B. Change of Name:
During the year under review, the Company had changed its name from
Aster Silicates Limited to Shri Aster Silicates Limited w.e.f. 23rd
October, 2013.
C. Change of Registered Office of the Company:
The Company pursuant to approval of Board of Directors has changed its
registered office from A/602, Fairdeal House, Near Swastik Cross Road,
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380009 to B-506, Infinity, Corporate
Lane Road, Nr. Hotel Ramada, Prahalad Nagar Garden, Satellite,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380015, with effect from 14th November, 2013.
D. Change of Registered Transfer Agent :
During the year under review, the Company had changed it''s Registered
Transfer Agent from Sharepro Services (lndia) Pvt Ltd to Adroit
Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd.
E. Resignation & Appointment of Company Secretary:
Mr. Mahendra Soni has resigned from the Post of Company Secretary of
the Company with effect from 1st October, 2013 and pursuant to his
resignation, Ms. Ishwari Chavan was appointed as Company Secretary of
the Company with effect from 1st October, 2013.
11. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The Directors take this opportunity to thank shareholders, bankers and
auditors for their support & co- operation to the Company. The
directors wish to place on record their appreciation for dedication of
employees of Company.
Date: 14th August, 2014 For and On Behalf of Board of Directors
Place: Ahmedabad
Mahesh Maheshwari Namrata Maheshwari
Managing Director Whole time Director
DIN: 00027682 DIN: 00027762
Mar 31, 2013
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Seventeenth Director''s
Report along with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the year
ended on 31st March, 2013.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Particulars For the year For the year
ended on ended on
31st March,
2013 31st March,
2012
Sales & Other Income 2198.70
Profit before Depreciation,
Interest and Tax (112.97) 368.95
Less: Depreciation 44.54
Interest 264.01
Profit before Tax, Exceptional Item, (112.97) 60.40
Prior period Income & Short Provision
Less: Income Tax for Earlier years 1.80
Provision for Taxation 0.00
Provision for deferred Tax Liability 0.00
Provision for Wealth Tax
Profit/(Loss) After Tax 60.40
Add/(less): Excess/(Short)
Provision of tax in earlier years
Add: Prior period Adjustments
Surplus/ (deficit) brought forward
from the Previous Year (114.77) 60.40
2. DIVIDEND:
During the year the company was not able to perform well due to
non-availability of enough gas-supply and there was financial crunch
and hence board has decided to retain the profit so directors show
their apology for not able to recommend the dividend.
3. INSURANCE:
All the insurable interests of the Company including Inventories,
Buildings, Plant & Machinery and Liabilities under legislative
enactments are adequately insured.
4. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO.
The information to be disclosed as per Section 217(1) (e) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in
the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 is given as Annexure ''A''
to this report.
5. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
Management Discussion and Analysis Report is included in the Annual
Report as separate section.
6. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
Report on Corporate Governance and a certificate from the Statutory
Auditors of the Company confirming compliance of the same has been
included in the Annual Report as separate section.
7. DIRECTORS:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 256 of the Companies Act,
1956 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mrs. Namrata
Maheshwari is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, has offered herself for re -
appointment.
The Notice convening Annual General Meeting includes resolutions for re
- appointment of Mrs. Namrata Maheshwari along with her brief details.
8. AUDITORS:
The Auditors Report forming part of this Annual Report does not contain
any qualification and is self explanatory.
Your Company''s Statutory Auditor appointed at the previous Annual
General Meeting, M/s. V. K. Mundra & Associates, Chartered Accountants,
Ahmedabad, have resigned from the post of statutory auditors with
effect from 6th August 2013. A special notice as required under Section
225(1) of the Companies Act, 1956 has been received from one of the
shareholders of the Company recommending the intention to recommend the
appointment of M/s. Bakre Pachkhede and Sagdeo, Chartered Accountants,
Mumbai as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting. The Company has received written certificate from M/s.
M/s. Bakre Pachkhede and Sagdeo, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai stating
that their appointment, if made, will be within the limits prescribed
under section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
9. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, the Directors hereby state and confirm that:
i) in the preparation of annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departures;
ii) the accounting policies have been applied consistently and
reasonable and prudent estimates have been made 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 the profit of the Company for that period;
iii) 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
iv) the Annual Accounts have been prepared on a ''going concern basis''.
10. Material Events after the closure of financial year:
i) The Company has received approval for revocation of suspension of
trading in equity shares from National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).
The revocation is effective from 17th June 2013.
ii) With effect from 1st July 2013, the commercial production at the
plant of the Company located at Jhagadia. The plants were shut down
since July 2011. Refurbishing/ modifications/ modernization of plant
commenced in January/ February 2013, followed by Trial runs and now
commercial production has commenced.
iii) On 1st August 2013, the Company has allotted 85,56,611 equity
shares to SICOM Investments & Finance Ltd at a price of Rs. 11.54 per
share pursuant to conversion of Rs. 9,99,99,997/- out of the loan given
by SICOM Investments & Finance Ltd amounting to Rs. 20 crore to the
Company into equity.
11. OTHER DISCLOSURES:
The Company does not have any employee drawing above Rs. 5 lakhs per
month or Rs. 60 lakhs per annum. Hence, no disclosure is required to
be given under Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975.
12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors express their appreciation for the continued
co-operation, support & assistance received from Bankers, Statutory
Authorities, Customers, Vendors, Consultants as well as Shareholders
during the year.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the
dedicated services and contribution given by all the employees of the
Company.
On Behalf of the Board
Place : Ahmedabad Mahesh A Maheshwari Namrata M Maheshwari
Date :26.08.2013 Managing Director Whole Time Director
Mar 31, 2012
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Sixteenth Director''s
Report along with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the year
ended on 31st March, 2012.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Particulars For the year For the year
ended on ended on
31st March,
2012 31st March,
2011
Sales & Other Income 2198.70 9256.11
Profit before Depreciation, Interest
and Tax 368.95 1368.19
Less: Depreciation 44.54 230.20
Interest 264.01 509.56
Profit before Tax, Exceptional Item, 60.40 628.43
Prior period Income & Short Provision
Less: Provision for Taxation 0.00 5.08
Provision for deferred Tax Liability 0.00 329.84
Provision for Wealth Tax - -
Profit/(Loss) After Tax 60.40 293.51
Add/(less): Excess/(Short) Provision
of tax in earlier years - -
Add: Prior period Adjustments - -
Surplus/ (deficit) brought forward from
the Previous Year 60.40 293.51
2. DIVIDEND:
During the year the company was not able to perform well due to
non-availability of enough gas-supply and there was financial crunch
and hence board has decided to retain the profit, accordingly the
directors express inability to recommend any dividend.
3. INSURANCE:
All the insurable interests of the Company including Inventories,
Buildings, Plant & Machinery and Liabilities under legislative
enactments are adequately insured.
4. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO.
The information to be disclosed as per Section 217(1) (e) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in
the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 is given as Annexure ''A''
to this report.
5. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
Management Discussion and Analysis Report is included in the Annual
Report as separate section.
6. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
Report on Corporate Governance and a certificate from the Statutory
Auditors of the Company confirming compliance of the same has been
included in the Annual Report as separate section.
7. DIRECTORS:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 256 of the Companies Act,
1956 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Krishnan Uma
Maheshwaran are liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, have offered themselves for re -
appointment.
The Notice convening Annual General Meeting includes resolutions for re
- appointment of Mr. Krishnan Umamaheswaran along with their brief
details.
8. AUDITORS:
The Auditors Report forming part of this Annual Report does not contain
any qualification and is self explanatory.
Your Company''s Statutory Auditor, M/s. V. K. Mundra & Associates,
Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, hold office until the conclusion of
the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are recommended for
re-appointment. The Company has received written certificate from the
Auditors stating that their re-appointment, if made, will be within the
limits prescribed under section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
9. REPLY TO AUDITOR QUALIFICATION:
Point No. ix of Annexure to Auditors Report:
The Company has not been able to pay the statutory dues due to
financial crunch faced by it. However the Board will take necessary
actions and pay the pending dues in due course of time.
10. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, the Directors hereby state and confirm that:
i) in the preparation of annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departures;
ii) the accounting policies have been applied consistently and
reasonable and prudent estimates have been made 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 the profit of the Company for that period;
iii) 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
iv) the Annual Accounts have been prepared on a ''going concern basis''.
11. OTHER DISCLOSURES:
The Company does not have any employee drawing above Rs. 5 lakhs per
month or Rs. 60 lakhs per annum. Hence, no disclosure is required to
be given under Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975.
12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors express their appreciation for the continued
co-operation, support & assistance received from Bankers, Statutory
Authorities, Customers, Vendors, Consultants as well as Shareholders
during the year.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the
dedicated services and contribution given by all the employees of the
Company.
On Behalf of the Board
Place : Ahmedabad Mahesh A Maheshwari Namrata M Maheshwari
Date : 23.01.2013 Managing Director Whole Time Director
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