Mar 31, 2024
The Directors present the 40th Annual Report of SILVER OAK (INDIA) LIMITED along with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. The consolidated performance of the Company has been referred to wherever required.
1. Financial resultsa) Standalone figures:
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Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
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(Rs. in Thousands) |
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Revenue from operation and Other Income |
155.96 |
453.17 |
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Less: Expenditure |
15779.96 |
13228.87 |
|
Profit/(Loss) before tax |
(15623.71) |
(12221.20) |
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Less: Tax Expense Income tax (current year) Mat Credit Income tax paid for earlier years Deferred tax |
||
|
Profit/(Loss) after tax |
(15623.71) |
(12221.20) |
|
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
|
(Rs. in Thousands) |
||
|
Revenue from operation and Other Income |
16382.70 |
12544.87 |
|
Less: Expenditure |
24533.41 |
25636.50 |
|
Profit/(Loss) before tax |
(8150.71) |
(12537.12) |
|
Less: Tax Expense Income tax (current year) |
950.00 |
|
|
Mat Credit |
- |
- |
|
Income tax paid for earlier years |
- (11.09) |
- (17.41) |
|
Deferred tax |
||
|
Profit/(Loss) after tax |
(9089.62) |
(12519.72) |
2. Dividend
The Company has incurred a Net loss of Rs. 15623.71 thousand during the financial year 2023-24 and further in view of the future expansion plan and other business activities your Directors have decided not to recommend any dividend for the year ended 31st March, 2024.
3. Going Concern Status
During the year under review, there were no significant or material orders passed by any regulators or court or tribunal, which can impact the going concern status of the company and/or its future operations.
4. Share Capital
The paid up equity share capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2024 stood at Rs. 3,79,02,000/- (Three Crore Seventy-Nine Lac Two Thousand Only). During the year under review, the Company has neither issued shares with differential voting rights nor granted any stock options / sweat equity. Mrs. Leela Kalyani, Director of the Company holds 3.30% of shares of the Company as on the date of this report.
During the year under review, no Stock Options were granted, vested or exercised. No Stock Options are in force as on date. Hence, there are no disclosures required to be made pursuant to the applicable requirements of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014.
Your company has taken all the necessary steps to insure its properties and insurable interests, as deemed appropriate and also as required under the various legislative enactments.
The Company has not created any reserves during the financial year 2023-24.
Your Company has incurred net loss of Rs. 15623.71 thousand on standalone basis, during the Financial Year 2023-24 as against the loss of Rs. 12,221.20 thousand on standalone basis during the Financial Year 2022-23, after taking into account interest, depreciation, prior period adjustments and exceptional items.
Attracting, enabling and retaining talent have been the cornerstone of the Human Resource function and the results underscore the important role that human capital plays in critical strategic activities like growth.
The Total Term Loan amount of the Company on standalone basis as on 31.03.2024 is 8,19,90,000/- (Rupees Eight Crore Nineteen Lac Ninety Thousand Only) as against 7,54,50,000/- (Rupees Seven Crore Fifty-Four Lac Fifty Thousand Only) as on 31.03.2023.
India is one of the fastest-growing alcohol markets in the world. Rapid increase in urban population, a sizable middle-class population with increasing spending power, and a sound economy are certain significant reasons behind the increase in alcohol consumption in India. The Indian alcohol industry is segmented into IMFL (Indian made foreign liquor), IMIL (Indian made Indian liquor), wine, beer and imported alcohol. Imported alcohol accounts for a meager share of around 0.8% of the Indian market.
India is the largest consumer of whiskey in the world and constitutes about 60% of the IMFL market. Though India is one of the largest consumers of alcohol in the world owing to its huge population, the per capita alcohol consumption of India is low compared to Western countries. The most popular channel of alcohol sale in India is the liquor store; alcohol consumption is primarily an outdoor activity and supermarkets and malls are present only in Tier I and Tier II cities of India. The trends and patterns of alcohol consumption are changing in the country. With the increasing acceptance of women consuming alcohol, growing popularity of wine and high demand for expensive liquor, the market scenario seems to be optimistic.
11. Business Outlook/ Future Projects
Your company is making continuous endeavor to enter into new area of market. The high standard and development will ensure cost reduction and cost control which preliminary affect the bottom line of the Company.
12. Directors'' responsibility statement
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the best of its knowledge and ability, confirm that:
i. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures;
ii. they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;
iii. they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
v. they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively; and
vi. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems established and maintained by the Company, the work performed by the internal, statutory and secretarial auditors and external consultants, including the audit of internal financial controls over financial reporting by the statutory auditors and the reviews performed by management and the relevant board committees, including the audit committee, the Board is of the opinion that the Company''s internal financial controls were adequate and effective during FY 2023-24.
13. Directors and key managerial personnel
Each of the Independent Directors have furnished their declarations of independence, as required pursuant to the provisions of section 149(6) of the Act, stating that he/she meet, the criteria of independence as provided in section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Mrs. Leela Kalyani retires by rotation and being eligible, offers herself for re-appointment. A resolution seeking shareholders'' approval for her re-appointment forms part of the Notice.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act, the independent directors have submitted declarations that each of them meet the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act along with Rules framed there under and Regulation 16(1)(b) of
the SEBI Listing Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company.
During the year under review, the non-executive directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission, if any and reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board / Committee of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on March 31st, 2024 are:
1. Mr. Shirish Jaltare (Whole Time Director),
2. Mr. Sunil Khandelwal (Chief Financial Officer)
3. Mr. Deepak Meena (Company Secretary and Compliance Officer).
14. Profile of the Directors Seeking Appointment / Reappointment:
As required under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, following Directors are liable to retire by rotation and seeking reappointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting is annexed to the notice convening 40th Annual General Meeting. Mrs. Leela Kalyani (Director) is liable to retire by rotation and reappointment in ensuing Annual General Meeting.
15. Number of meetings of the Board
Five meetings of the Board were held during the year under review. For details of meetings of the Board, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this report.
Disclosures of the ratio of Remuneration of each director to the median employee''s remuneration and other details as require with respect to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 (1) of the Companies (Appointment and remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014 are given in the Annexure-A of the Director Report.
The Detail of remuneration paid to the directors including executive directors of the Company are given in Form MGT-9 available on the website of the Company at www.silveroakindia.co.in .
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, board committees and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations. The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the directors on the basis of criteria such as the board composition and structure, effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning, etc. The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc. The above criteria are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on January 5, 2017.
In a separate meeting of independent directors, performance of non-independent directors, the Board as a whole and the Chairman of the Company was evaluated, taking into account the views of executive directors and non-executive directors.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of individual directors on the basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual director to the board and committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc. At the board meeting that followed the meeting of the independent directors and meeting of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, 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.
18. Policy on directors'' appointment and remuneration and other details
The contents of Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 are provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The Policy may be referred to at the Company''s website at(www.silveroakindia.co.in).
Five Audit Committee meetings were held during the FY 2023-24. The details pertaining to the composition of the Audit Committee are included in the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this report.
20. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The details pertaining to the meeting and composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are included in the Corporate Governance Report.
Pursuant to provisions of section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under and on recommendation of the audit committee M/s. Mahendra Badjatya and Company, Chartered accountants was Re-appointed as Statutory auditor of the company for a further period of Five years commencing from the year 2022-23 to 2026-27 in the Annual General Meeting held on 28th September 2022.
The Auditors Report given by M/s. Mahendra Badjatya & Co., Statutory Auditors, on the Financial Statements of your Company, for the year ended March 31, 2024, forms part of the Annual Report. There is no qualification, reservation or adverse remark or any disclaimer in their Report.
According to the provision of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, Mr. Neelesh Gupta, Company Secretary in Practice, Indore has been appointed by the Board of Directors to conduct the audit of the secretarial records of the Company for the year ended 2023-24.
23. Auditor''s report and Secretarial audit report
The Auditors'' Report does not contain any qualification. Notes to Accounts and Auditors remarks in their report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
In terms of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made there under, Mr. Neelesh Gupta, Company Secretary in Practice, Indore has been appointed Secretarial Auditors of the Company. The report of the Secretarial Auditors is enclosed as Annexure - B to this report. The report is self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
The Company has appointed Professional Chartered Accountants, M/s. A.B. Doshi & Co., as Internal Auditor for this financial year 2023-24. During the year, the Company continued to implement their suggestions and recommendations to improve the control environment. Pursuant to provision of Section 138 of The Companies Act, 2013.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors in consultation with the Internal Auditor formulates the scope, functioning, periodicity and methodologies for conducting the Internal Audit subject to terms and conditions as decided by the Audit Committee.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vides Notification dated 31st December, 2014 made amendment in the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, through Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014. As per the said amendment rules, our Company is exempted from the requirement to conduct Cost Audit. Therefore, the Company did not appointed Cost Auditor for financial year 2023-24.
The Company has established a well-defined process of risk management, wherein the identification, analysis and assessment of the various risks, measuring of the probable impact of such risks, formulation of risk mitigation strategy and implementation of the same takes place in a structured manner. Though the various risks associated with the business cannot be eliminated completely, all efforts are made to minimize the impact of such risks on the operations of the Company. Necessary internal control systems are also put in place by the Company on various activities across the board to ensure that business operations are directed towards attaining the stated organizational objectives with optimum utilization of the resources. Apart from these internal control procedures, a well-defined and established system of internal audit is in operation to independently review and strengthen these control measures, which is carried out by a reputed firm of Chartered Accountants. The Audit Committee of the Company regularly reviews the reports of the internal auditors and recommends actions for further improvement of the internal controls.
The Company has a vigil mechanism named Whistle Bowler Policy to deal with instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any. In staying true to our values of Strength, Performance and Passion and the Company is committed to the high standards of Corporate Governance and stakeholder responsibility. The Policy ensures that strict confidentiality is maintained whilst dealing with concerns an Experts Committee has been constituted which looks into the complaints raised. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee and the Board.
The Vigil Mechanism comprises three policies viz.,
i. The Whistle Blower Policy for Directors & Employees,
ii. Whistle Blower Policy for Vendors and
iii. Whistle Blower Reward & Recognition Policy for Employees.
The constitution of the committee during the financial year under review is as follows:
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Name of the Director |
Category |
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Mr. Suresh Kejriwal |
Independent Director |
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Mr. Prakash Kumar Gadia |
Independent Director |
|
Mr. Shirish Jaltare |
Executive Director |
27. Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments
During the year under review, the Company has not given any loan or provided guarantees or made any investments as prescribed under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
28. Transactions with related parties
The Company has entered into transaction with the related party during the financial year 2023-24 with the related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Statutory auditors of the company has also verified through its Auditor''s Report that the related party transactions are undertaken at Arm''s Length Price. Details of the transactions are disclosed in Form AOC-2 as Annexure - C2.
29. Corporate Social Responsibility
Provision relating to Corporate Social Responsibility is not applicable to the Company as the turnover/net worth is below the threshold limit.
The extract of Annual Return in Form MGT 9 as required under Section 92 (2) of the act, (as amended) read with Rule12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules 2014 (as amended) is available at the website of the Company at www.silveroakindia.co.in.
Certificate obtained from Mr. Shirish Jaltare, Whole-time Director and Mr. Ashok Vyas, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Regulation 33 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, for the year under review has been duly placed before the board and a copy of the certificate on the financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024 is annexed as annexure - D along with this report.
32. Ratio Of the Remuneration of Each Director to the Median Remuneration of the Employees of the Company:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 197(12) read with Rule 5 of (Appointment and remuneration of managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the details are given in Annexure - A along with this report.
Pursuant to Section 197 of Companies act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 as amended, Remuneration paid to all the Key Managerial Personnel was in accordance with remuneration Policy adopted by the Company.
Particulars of Employee of the company who are covered by the provisions contained in Rule 5(2) and Rule 5 (3) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are as under.
Employee throughout the Year: Nil Employee for part of the year: Nil
34. Details of significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or Tribunals:
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.
35. Prevention of Insider Trading:
In terms of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2018 The Company has revised its Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading along with adoption of Policy for Legitimate purpose with a view to regulate trading insecurities by the Directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company''s shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code. All Board Directors and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with the Code.
During the financial year 2022-23, there is no change in the material subsidiary, the Company''s investment in M/s APT Infrastructure Private Limited (CIN: U45400DL2007PTC170319), which is a subsidiary to your company stands at 6,00,000 (Six Lac) Equity shares of Rs. 10 (Rupees ten only) each for Rs. 60,00,000/- (Sixty Lac only)
Statement containing salient features of the financial statement of subsidiary company pursuant to first proviso to sub-section (3) of Section 129 read with Rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014) has been annexed with this report as Annexure -C1 along with this report .
37. Listing of Equity Shares on Stock Exchanges:
The Company''s shares are listed in Bombay Stock Exchange Limited with Security Code 531635 and ISIN INE870J01019.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public.
39. Independent Directors'' Meeting and Familiarization Programme:
In terms of SEBI Regulation, 2015, a meeting of Independent Directors was held in absence of Non-Independent Directors and members of the Management. The Meeting was held inter-alia, with a view to review the performance of non-independent directors and the Board as a whole, review the performance of the Chairperson of the company, taking into account the views of executive directors and non-executive directors; and to assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the company management and the Board.
The details of Independent Directors'' Meeting and familiarization program are stated in the Corporate Governance Report.
40. Adequacy of Internal Financial Control:
The Company has in place adequate internal financial control with reference to financial statements. Periodic audit is undertaken on continuous basis covering all the major operations. Reports of the Internal Auditors are reviewed by the management from time to time and desired actions are initiated to strengthen the control and effectiveness of the system. During the year, such control was tested and no reportable material weaknesses were observed in the design or operation.
The Internal financial control with reference to financial statement as designed and implemented by the company are adequate. During the year under review, no material or serious observation has been received from the Internal Auditors of the company for inefficiency of such control.
41. Internal Control System and Their Adequacy:
The Internal Control System provides for well documented policies/guidelines, authorization and approval procedures. Considering the nature of its business and size of operation, your company through its internal auditor carried out periodic audit based on the plan approved by the audit committee.
The Summary of the Internal Audit observation and the status of the implementation are submitted to the Audit Committee. The status of implementation of the recommendation is reviewed by the Audit Committee on a regular basis and desired action are initiated to strengthen the control and effectiveness of the system. Concerns, if any, reported to the board.
42. Disclosure As Per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013:
The Company has no tolerance towards sexual harassment at the workplace and has adopted a policy on prevention prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder.
43. Policies As Per SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015:
Pursuant to requirements of provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Company has adopted the following policies currently which are available on the portal of the company (www.silveroakindia.co.in).
@ Policy for Preservation of Documents.
0 Policy lot''Determination and Disclosure of Material Events.
0 Policy on Remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial personal 0 Archival Policy.
H Policy on Material Related Party Transactions.
0 Internal financial control policy
tors
0 Policy on Sexual harassment of Women at Workplace.
0 Code of Insider Trading.
Your Directors would like to draw your attention to section 20 of the Companies act, 2013 read with the Companies (Management and administration) Rules, 2014 as may be amended from time to time which permit the paperless compliances and also service of notice/documents (including annual report) through electronic mode to its shareholders.
Your Directors hereby once again appeal to all those members who have not registered their e- mail address so far is requested to register their email address in respect of electronic holding with their concerned Depository participants and /or with the Company.
45. Health Safety and Environment:
Your company recognizes the protection and management of environments as one of the highest priorities and every effort is made to conserve and protect the environment. During the year, your company continued its focus in creating a aesthetic, environment friendly, Industrial habitant in its factory units, mobilizing support generating interest among staff and labors for maintaining hygienic and green surroundings.
46. Business Responsibility Report:
The business responsibility reporting as required by regulation 34(2) (f) of the SEBI (listing obligations and disclosure requirements) regulations, 2015 is not applicable to your company for the financial year ending March 31, 2024.
47. Management Discussion and Analysis Report:
A) Industry Structure & Development and Outlook
Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) is "state subject" and as such every State has its own policies in respect of this industry. Madhya Pradesh, the state in which the company operates, has its own policy, both for manufacture as well as for marketing/distribution. The industry is expected to achieve average annual growth and many new players are expected to be stepping into the industry.
B) Opportunities & Threats, Risks & Concerns
The Company''s strength is built around domestic marketing network. The growth of the industry provides the necessary opportunities for the company to grow. However, the industry is under constant pressure due to steep competition from unorganized sector and the industrial scenario in the nearby area.
C) Internal Controls and their adequacy
The company has adequate internal control systems, commensurate with the size and operations of the company. The scope of the internal audit is to ensure the control systems established by the management are correctly implemented and to suggest any additional changes required to strengthen the existing systems. These Systems and procedure are reviewed at regular intervals through internal audits, statutory audits and audit committee.
D) Human Resource and Industrial Relations
Industrial relations continue to remain peacefully at the factory and other offices of the Company and all the employees are working with the company for a common objective. Industrial relations of the company were cordial during the year.
The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day-to-day business operations of the company. The Company believes in "Zero Tolerance" against bribery, corruption and unethical dealings / behaviors of any form and the Board has laid down the directives to counter such acts. The code laid down by the Board is known as "code of business conduct" which forms an Appendix to the Code. The Code has been posted on the Company''s website www.silveroakindia.co.in.
The Code lays down the standard procedure of business conduct which is expected to be followed by the Directors and the designated employees in their business dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in business practices and in dealing with stakeholders. The Code gives guidance through examples on the expected behavior from an employee in a given situation and the reporting structure. All the Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code. All Management Staff were given appropriate training in this regard.
49. Conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo Conservation of energy:
Information in respect of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo pursuant to provisions of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, for the financial year ended 31.03.2024, is attached as Annexure-E which forms part of this Report.
Your Directors wish to acknowledge the co-operation and assistance extended to the company by the Company''s Banker and state and Central Government agencies. Your directors also acknowledge with gratitude the support of the shareholders customers, dealers, agents and suppliers for their continued faith and support in the company and its management.
51. The details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016):
No application has been made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year to which this financials relates.
52. The details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one-time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the banks or financial institutions along with the reasons thereof:
The Company has not undertaken any one-time settlement and hence there was no need to undertake valuation also for the same.
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transaction on these items during the year under review:
1. No issue of equity shares with differential right as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
2. There is no Employees'' Stock Option Scheme (ESOS).
3. The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares.
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 31st Annual Report,
together with Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st
March, 2015.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
Particulars 2014-15 2013-14
(Rs. in Lacs)
Sales and other Income 655.99 721.31
Profit/(Loss) before Depreciation (6.60) 2.51
Interest 10.72 9.66
Depreciation 24.62 10.64
Profit/(Loss) before Tax (31.21) (8.13)
Less: Provision for Tax (5.74) (0.44)
Net Profit/(loss) for the year (25.47) (7.68)
Profit/(Loss) brought forward from 27.00 34.69
previous year
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 1.53 27.00
DIVIDEND:
The Company has earned a Net Loss of Rs. 25.47 Lacs during the
Financial Year 2014--15 but in view of the future expansion plan and
other business activities your directors have decided not to recommend
any dividend for the year ended 31st March, 2015.
APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFER TO RESERVE:
The Company has not created any reserves during the financial year
2014-15.
OPERATING RESULTS:
During the financial year under review, your Company has generated
revenue of Rs. 65225530 through sale of cases of Indian Made Foreign
Liquor (IMFL) (as compared to 66770094 in 2013-14).
Your Company has incurred a net loss of Rs. 25.47 Lacs during the
Financial Year 2014--15 as against the loss of Rs. 7.68 Lacs during the
Financial Year 2013-14, after taking into account interest,
depreciation, prior period adjustments and exceptional items.
BORROWINGS:
The Total Loan amount of the company as on 31.03.2015 is 19,77,454, out
of which the company has taken a loan of 1300000/- taken from ICICI
Bank Ltd during the financial year 2014-15 and carries interest @
10.49% on reducing balance for which the Last installment will get due
in May,2017.
FINANCE:
The total Cash & Cash Equivalent as on 31st March, 2015 was Rs.
33,80,031. Your company continues to focus on judicious management of
its working capital. Receivables, Inventories & other working capital
parameters were kept under strict check through continuous monitoring.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
During the financial year 2014-15, the Company has made no investment
in Shares. The company has not given any loans or advances during the
year to other than related parties.
FIXED DEPOSITS:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 73 Read with Companies
(Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014, the Company has not accepted any
deposits from public during the year under review.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
There is no significant change in the nature of the business of the
company.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL
POSITION OF THE COMPANY:
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
the Company occurred between the end of the financial year of the
company i.e. 31st March 2015 and the date of Director's report.
However in the month of April 2015, few Members of the company holding
valid requisition has approached honourable CLB for holding EGM to
discuss their agenda, for which The honourable CLB has granted
permission to hold EGM 11th April, 2015.
However due to the dispute regarding ownership of 24,73,070 (Twenty
Four lacs Seventy Three thousand seventy only) shares, the honourable
distt. Court of Indore, Madhya Pradesh has put injunction on
appointment of directors in the said EGM.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR
COURTS OR TRIBUNALS:
No such significant orders had been passed by any regulator, courts or
tribunals during the financial year 2014-15.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
The Company has no Subsidiary, Joint Venture or associate Company.
DIRECTORS:
Shri Bhupendra Singh, whole time director of the Company, retires by
rotation and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment.
Shri Nageen & Shri Devendra Pawar, Additional directors of the company
is being eligible offers themselves to be appointed as independent
director of the company.
Your Directors recommend the appointment and re-appointment of the
aforesaid Directors.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS DECLARATION:
The Company has received the necessary declaration from each
Independent Director in accordance with Section 149(7) of the Companies
Act, 2013, that he/she meets the criteria of independence as laid out
in sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause
49 of the Listing Agreement.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of the Company has constituted the following
committees in terms of the provisions of the Companies Act and clause
49 of the listing agreement:
I. Audit Committee:
Our Audit Committee was properly constituted as laid under sec. 177 of
Companies Act, 2013 and listing Agreement. The Committee has adopted a
Charter for its functioning.
The primary objective of the Committee is to monitor and provide
effective supervision of the Management's financial reporting process,
to ensure accurate and timely disclosures, with the highest levels of
transparency, integrity and quality of financial reporting. The
Committee met five times during the year, the details of which are
given in the Corporate Governance Report that forms part of this Annual
Report. As of the date of this report, the Committee is comprised of
following Directors:
Name of the Director Category
Mr. Bhupendra Singh Whole Time Director
Mr. Shyam Alawe Independent Director
Mr. Nageen Independent Director *
Mr. Chanchal Rai Independent Director (upto 28.10.2014)
Mr. Santosh Singh Independent Director (Upto 30.09.2014)
Mr. Devendra Singh Pawar Professional director**
Mr. Uttamjeet Singh Bagga Independent Director**
* Appointed as member of the Committee on October, 28, 2014
** Appointed as member of the Committee on Feb., 2, 2015
II. VIGIL MECHANISM COMMITTEE:
The Board of the company has approved the reconstitution of Vigil
Mechanism committee that provides a formal mechanism for all Directors,
employees and vendors of the Company to approach the Ethics
Counsellor/Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board and make
protective disclosures about the unethical behaviour, actual or
suspected fraud or violation of the Code of Conduct of the company.
The Vigil Mechanism comprises three policies viz.,
i. The Whistle Blower Policy for Directors & Employees,
ii. Whistle Blower Policy for Vendors and
iii. Whistle Blower Reward & Recognition Policy for Employees.
As of the date of this report, the Committee is comprised of following
Directors:
Name of the Director Category
Mr. Bhupendra Singh Whole Time Director
Mr. Shyam Alawe Independent Director
Mr. Nageen Independent Director *
Mr. Chanchal Rai Independent Director (upto 28.10.2014)
Mr. Santosh Singh Independent Director (Upto 30.09.2014)
Mr. Devendra Singh Pawar Professional director**
Mr. Uttamjeet Singh Bagga Independent Director**
* Appointed as member of the Committee on October, 28, 2014
** Appointed as member of the Committee on Feb., 2, 2015
III. Nomination and Remuneration Committee:
a. Selection of New Directors and Board Membership Criteria
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee works with the Board to
determine the appropriate characteristics, skills and experience for
the Board as a whole and its individual members with the objective of
having a Board with diverse backgrounds and experience in business,
government, education and public service. Characteristics expected of
all Directors include independence, integrity, high personal and
professional ethics, sound business judgment, ability to participate
constructively in deliberations and willingness to exercise authority
in a collective manner. The policy on appointment and removal of
Directors and determining Directors' independence is annexed to this
report.
b. Compensation Policy for Board and Senior Management
Based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, the Board has approved the Remuneration Policy for
Directors, KMP and all other employees of the Company. As part of the
policy, the Company strives to ensure that:
i. the level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and
sufficient to attract, retain and motivate Directors of the quality
required to run the Company successfully;
ii. relationship between remuneration and performance is clear and
meets appropriate performance benchmarks; and
iii. remuneration to Directors, KMP and senior management involves a
balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term
performance objectives
iv. appropriate to the working of the Company and its goals.
c. Composition of Committee:
Name of the Director Category
Mr. Shyam Alawe Independent Director
Mr. Nageen Independent Director *
Mr. Chanchal Rai Independent Director (upto 28.10.2014)
Mr. Santosh Singh Independent Director (Upto 30.09.2014)
Mr. Devendra Singh Pawar Professional director**
Mr. Uttamjeet Singh Bagga Independent Director**
* Appointed as member of the Committee on October, 28, 2014 **
Appointed as member of the Committee on feb., 2, 2015
IV. STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
Name of the Director Category
Name of the Director Category
Mr. Bhupendra Singh Whole Time Director
Mr. Shyam Alawe Independent Director
Mr. Nageen Independent Director *
Mr. Chanchal Rai Independent Director (upto 28.10.2014)
Mr. Santosh Singh Independent Director (Upto 30.09.2014)
Mr. Devendra Singh Pawar Professional director**
Mr. Uttamjeet Singh Bagga Independent Director**
* Appointed as member of the Committee on October, 28, 2014
** Appointed as member of the Committee on feb., 2, 2015
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Company has conducted 10 (Ten) Board Meetings in the financial year
2014-15 ie., 29/05/2014, 14/08/2014, 02/09/2014, 30/09/2014,
28/10/2014, 14/11/2014, 30/11/2014, 05/02/2015, 13/02/2015 &
20/02/2015.
DISCLOSURE AS PER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the
workplace and has adopted a policy on prevention prohibition and
redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line with the provisions
of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition
and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
The Company has not entered into any transaction with the related party
during the financial year 2014-15 with the related parties referred to
in sub-section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
Statutory auditors of the comp any has also verified in its through its
Auditor's Report
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:
As required by Section 204 of the Act, 2013 read with rule 9 of
companies(Appointment and remuneration of managerial personnel) Rules,
2014, the Secretarial Audit Report for the year 2014- 15, given by CS
Varun Bhomia, Practicing Company Secretary, Indore for auditing the
secretarial and related records is attached to this report as Annexure
F.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remarks. Therefore, the board does not have any
explanation or comment.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Company has an integrated Risk Management Policy identifying the
possible risks & militants factors thereto.
INTERNAL CONTROL AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Company has a proper and adequate internal control system to ensure
that all the assets of the Company are safeguarded and protected
against any loss and that all the transactions are properly authorized
and recorded. Information provided to management is reliable and timely
and statutory obligations are adhered to.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL:
The Company has an established internal financial control framework
including internal controls over financial reporting, operating
controls and anti-fraud framework. The framework is reviewed regularly
by the management and tested by internal audit team and presented to
the audit committee. Based on the periodical testing, the framework is
strengthened, from time to time, to ensure adequacy and effectiveness
of Internal Financial Controls.
CEO/CFO CERTIFICATION:
Certificate obtained from Mr. Sunil Khandelwal, Chief Financial
Officer, pursuant to the provisions of clause 49(IX) of the Listing
Agreement, for the year under review has been duly placed before the
board and a copy of the certificate on the financial statements for the
year ended March 31, 2015 is annexed as Annexure D alongwith this
report.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
The Directors' Responsibility Statement referred to in clause (c) of
sub-section (3) of section 134 of companies act, 2013, shall state
thatÂ
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2015, 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 ended 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 laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are
adequate and were operating effectively. Explanation. - For the
purposes of this clause, the term "internal financial controls" means
the policies and procedures adopted by the company for ensuring the
orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to
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
information;
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.
RATIO OF THE REMUNERATION OF EACH DIRECTOR TO THE MEDIAN REMUNERATION
OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 197(12) read with Rule 5 of
(Appointment and remuneration of managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
details is given in Annexure J.
PARTICULARS OF REMUNERATION OF EMPLOYEES:
During the year under review, none of the employees received
remuneration in excess of the prescribed limit as laid under Section
197(12) read with Rule 5 of (Appointment and remuneration of managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Therefore there is no information to disclose in terms of the
provisions of the companies Act, 2013.
AUDITORS:
M/s. O.T Gandhi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Indore, Statutory
Auditors of the Company holds office until the conclusion of the
ensuing Annual General Meeting, and is eligible for re-appointment and
has given their consent for such re-appointment.
AUDITORS REPORT:
The notes to the accounts referred to in the Auditors' Report are
self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.
EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN:
The extract of the annual return in Form No. MGT Â 9 is annexed with
the report in Annexure H.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
As the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
rules thereunder, do not applicable on the Company. Therefore, the
Company is not required to comply with the section.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Information in respect of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption
and Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo pursuant to provisions of
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 is Annexure" A" which forms part of this Report.
LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES ON STOCK EXCHANGES:
The Company's shares are listed in the following Stock Exchanges:
1. BSE Limited.
2. The M. P Stock Exchange, Indore.
3. The Delhi Stock Exchange Association, Delhi.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
A report on Corporate Governance along with Auditors Certificate is
annexed herewith as "Annexure B"
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:
The statement in this report is based on the experience and information
available to the company in its businesses and assumptions with regard
to economic conditions, Government and regulatory policies. The
performance of the company is dependent on these factors. It may be
materially influenced by various factors including change in economic
conditions, government regulations, tax laws and other incidental
factors, which are beyond the company's control, affecting the views
expressed in or perceived from this report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record their
appreciation for the confidence reposed and co-operation extended to
the Company by the Bankers of the Company, State Bank of Travancore,
other Banks, Central and State Government Authorities, Business
Associates, the family of Shareholders and others.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the
dedicated and hard work put in by the Officers, Employees and Other
Staff Members, at all levels.
Place: Indore (M.P.) By Order of the Board of Directors
Date: 03rd Dec., 2015
SILVER OAK (INDIA) Ltd.
L11531MP1984PLC002635 Director Director
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 30th Annual Report,
together with Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st
March, 2014.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
Particulars 2013-14 2012-13
(Rs. in Lacs)
Sales and other Income 721.31 1610.76
Profit/(Loss) before Depreciation 2.51 47.41
Interest 9.66 11.08
Depreciation 10.64 9.70
Profit/(Loss) before Tax (8.13) 37.72
Less: Provision for Tax (0.44) 11.88
Net Profit/(loss) for the year (7.68) 25.83
Profit/(Loss) brought forward from
previous year 34.69 8.86
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 27.00 34.69
DIVIDEND:
The Company has earned a Net Loss of Rs. 7.68 Lacs during the Financial
Year 2013-14 but in view of the future expansion plan and other
business activities your directors have decided not to recommend any
dividend for the year ended 31st March, 2014.
OPERATING RESULTS:
During the financial year under review, your Company achieved a
production of 136078 cases of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) (234767
cases in 2012-13) and sold 112786 cases (245610 cases in 2012-13) of
IMFL generating a net revenue of Rs. 716.09 lakhs (Rs. 1601.38 lakhs in
2012-13).
Your Company has incurred a net loss of Rs. 7.68 Lacs for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2014 as against the profit of 25.83 Lacs for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2013, after taking into account
interest, depreciation, prior period adjustments and exceptional items.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
A) Industry Structure & Development and Outlook
Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) is "state subject" and as such every
State has its own policies in respect of this industry. Madhya Pradesh,
the state in which the company operates, has its own policy, both for
manufacture as well as for marketing/distribution. The industry is
expected to achieve average annual growth and many new players are
expected to be stepping into the industry.
B) Opportunities & Threats, Risks & Concerns
The Company''s strength is built around domestic marketing network. The
growth of the industry provides the necessary opportunities for the
company to grow. However, the industry is under constant pressure due
to steep competition from unorganized sector and the industrial
scenario in the nearby area.
C) Internal Controls and their adequacy
The company has adequate internal control systems, commensurate with
the size and operations of the company. The scope of the internal audit
is to ensure the control systems established by the management are
correctly implemented and to suggest any additional changes required to
strengthen the existing systems. These Systems and procedure are
reviewed at regular intervals through internal audits, statutory audits
and audit committee.
D) Human Resource and Industrial Relations
Industrial relations continue to remain peacefully at the factory and
other offices of the Company and all the employees are working with the
company for a common objective. Industrial relations of the company
were cordial during the year.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:
The statement in this report is based on the experience and information
available to the company in its businesses and assumptions with regard
to economic conditions, Government and regulatory policies. The
performance of the company is dependent on these factors. It may be
materially influenced by various factors including change in economic
conditions, government regulations, tax laws and other incidental
factors, which are beyond the company''s control, affecting the views
expressed in or perceived from this report.
DIRECTORS:
Shri Bhupendra Singh, whole time director of the Company, retires by
rotation and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment.
Your Directors recommend the appointment and re-appointment of the
aforesaid Directors.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, with respect to Directors ''Responsibility Statement, it is
hereby confirmed that:
(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March
31, 2014, the applicable accounting standards read with requirements
set out under Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956, have been
followed and there are no material departures from the same;
(ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments And estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at March 31, 2014 and of the profit of the Company
for the year ended on that date;
(iii) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care 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 Directors have prepared the annual accounts of the Company on
a ''going concern'' basis.
FIXED DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public during the year
under review.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEE:
There are no employees whose particulars are required to be shown in
terms of provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read
with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended.
AUDITORS:
M/s. O.T. Gandhi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Indore, Statutory
Auditors of the Company holds office until the conclusion of the
ensuing Annual General Meeting, and is eligible for re-appointment.
The Company has received their consent under section 224(1B) of the
Companies Act, 1956 for such re-appointment.
The notes to the accounts referred to in the Auditors'' Report are
self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Information in respect of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption
and Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo pursuant to provisions of
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 is Annexure" A" which forms part of this Report.
LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES ON STOCK EXCHANGES:
The Company''s shares are listed in the following Stock Exchanges:
1. The Stock Exchange, Mumbai.
2. The M. P. Stock Exchange, Indore.
3. The Delhi Stock Exchange Association, Delhi.
4. The Madras Stock Exchange Ltd., Chennai.
5. The Ahmedabad Stock Exchange, Ahmedabad.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
A report on Corporate Governance along with Auditors Certificate is
annexed herewith.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record their
appreciation for the confidence reposed and co-operation extended to
the Company by the Bankers of the Company, State Bank of Travancore,
other Banks, Central and State Government Authorities, Business
Associates, the family of Shareholders and others.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the
dedicated and hard work put in by the Officers, Employees and Other
Staff Members, at all levels.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Place : Indore (M.P.)
Date : 02nd September, 2014 Director Director
Mar 31, 2013
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 29th Annual Report,
together with Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 318t
March, 2013.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
Particulars 201213 201112
(Rs. in Lacs)
Sales and other Income 1610.76 1245.06
Profit/(Loss) before Depreciation 47.41 35.74
Interest 11.08 7.83
Depreciation 9.70 7.97
Profit/(Lo8s) before Tax 37.72 36.51
Less: Provision for Tax 11.88 11.40
Net Profit/(loss) for the year 25.83 25.11
Profit/(Loss) brought forward from previous year 88.58 (16.26)
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 34.69 8.85
DIVIDEND:
The Company has earned a Net Profit of Rs. 25.83 Lacs during the
Financial Year 2012-13 but in view of the future expansion plan and
other business activities your directors have decided not to recommend
any dividend for the year ended 31st March, 2013.
OPERATING RESULTS:
During the financial year under review, your Company achieved a
production of 234767 cases of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) (253873
cases in 2011-12) and sold 245610 cases (243717 cases in 2011-12) of
IMFL generating a net revenue of Rs. 1601.38 lakhs (Rs. 1244.75 lakhs
in 2011-12).
Your Company has incurred a net profit of Rs. 25.83 Lacs for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2013 as against the profit of 25.11
Lacs for the financial year ended 31st March, 2012, after taking into
account interest, depreciation, prior period adjustments and
exceptional items.
DIRECTORS:
Shri Bhupendra Singh, whole time director of the Company, retires by
rotation and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment.
Your Directors recommend the appointment and re-appointment of the
aforesaid Directors.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, with respect to Directors ''Responsibility Statement, it is
hereby confirmed that:
(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March
31,2013, the applicable accounting standards read with requirements set
out under Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956, have been followed
and there are no material departures from the same;
(ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments And estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at March 31, 2013 and of the profit of the Company
for the year ended on that date!
(iii) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care 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 Directors have prepared the annual accounts of the Company on
a ''going concern'' basis.
FIXED DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public during the year
under review.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEE:
There are no employees whose particulars are required to be shown in
terms of provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read
with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended.
AUDITORS:
M/s. O.T. Gandhi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Indore, Statutory
Auditors of the Company holds office until the conclusion of the
ensuing Annual General Meeting, and is eligible for re-appointment.
The Company has received their consent under section 224(lB) of the
Companies Act, 1956 for such re-appointment.
The notes to the accounts referred to in the Auditors'' Report are
self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Information in respect of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption
and Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo pursuant to 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 is Annexure" A" which forms part of this Report.
LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES ON STOCK EXCHANGES:
The Company''s shares are listed in the following Stock Exchanges:
1. The Stock Exchange, Mumbai.
2. TheM. P. Stock Exchange, Indore.
3. The Delhi Stock Exchange Association, Delhi.
4. The Madras Stock Exchange Ltd., Chennai.
5. The Ahmedabad Stock Exchange, Ahmedabad.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
A report on Corporate Governance along with Auditors Certificate is
annexed herewith.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record their
appreciation for the confidence reposed and co-operation extended to
the Company by the Bankers of the Company, State Bank of Travancore,
other Banks, Central and State Government Authorities, Business
Associates, the family of Shareholders and others.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the
dedicated and hard work put in by the Officers, Employees and Other
Staff Members, at all levels.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Place : Indore (M.P.) BhupendraSingh
Date : 30th May, 2013 Director
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have pleasure in presenting then 26st Annual Report,
together with Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st
March, 2010
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
(Rs.In Lacs)
31st March 31st March
2009-10 2008-09
Sales and other Income 726.45 410.88
Profit/(Loss) before Depreciation 43.20 32.07
Interest 4.99 6.91
Depreciation 7.11 6.35
Profit/{Loss)before Tax 36.08 25.72
Less: Provision for Taxes 14.28 10.82
Net Profit/(loss) for the year 21.80 14.50
Profit/Loss brought
forward from previous year (68.09) (82.99)
Balance carried to Balance Sheet (46.29) (6809)
DIVIDEND:
The Company has earned a Net Profit of Rs.21.80 Lacs doming the
Financial Year 2009-10 but in view of the carry forwarded losses your
directors have decided not to recommend any dividend for the year ended
31st March. 2010. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
A) Industry Structure & Development and Outlook
The industry is expected to achieve average annual growth and many new
players are expected to be stepping into the industry
B) Opportunities & Threats, Risks & Concerns
The Companys strength is built around domestic marketing network. The
growth of the industry provides the necessary opportunities for the
company to grow. However, the industry is under constant pressure due
to steep competition from unorganized sector and the industrial
scenario in the nearby area.
C) Internal Controls and their adequacy
The company has adequate internal control systems, commensurate with
the size and operations of the company. The scope of the internal audit
is to ensure the control systems established by the management are
correctly implemented and to suggest any additional changes required to
strengthen the existing systems. These systems and procedure are
reviewed at regular intervals through internal audits, statutory audits
and audit committee.
D) Human Resource and Industrial Relations
Industrial relations continue to remain peacefully at the factory and
other offices of the Company and all the employees are working with the
company for a common objective. Industrial relations of the company
were cordial during the year.
OPERATIONS:
The Year 2009 -10 was for making strong foundations to offset the
global economic setback. The efforts of the company were to optimize
the existing production capacity and to reduce the cost of production
the profitability. During the year under review the Company achieved
higher turnover of Rs. 725.87 Lacs as compared to Rs. 408.87 Lacs in
the previous year. The Company closed its accounting year with a Net
profit of Rs. 21.80 Lacs as compared to 14.90 in the previous year.
FUTURE PROSPECTS:
The demand for the Indian Made foreign liquor had witnessed a upward
trend during the year has created pressure on the Supply of IMFL, thus
the company increased its production from the 111264 cases 09 to 172573
cases in 2009 -10 and achieved higher capacity utilization and better
management of the available finances thus increasing the overall
profitability of the business.
The company plans to increase the production base once existing
facilities are utillized optimally for the future.
DIRECTORS:
Shri Rajeev Dhodhy, Director of the Company retians by rotation and
being eliglble offers himself for re- appiontments.
Shri Bhupender Singh, Director of the Company, has been appointed as
Whole Time Director of the Company in the board meeting held on 2nd
September, 2010.
Your Directors recommend the appointment and re-appointment of the
aforesaid Directors.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the requirement under section 217 (2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, your Directors state that:-
1. that in preparation of annual accounts the applicable Accounting
Standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departure there from.
2. that they 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.
3. that they had taken proper and sufficient care of maintenance of
adequate accounting records so as to safe- guard the Companys assets
and to detect fraud and irregularities,
4. that they had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
FIXED DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public during the year
under review.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEE:
There are no employees whose particulars are required to be shown in
terms of provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read
with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended.
AUDITORS:
M/s. O.T. Gandhi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Indore, Statutory
Auditors of the Company hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing
Annual General Meeting, and are eligible for re-appointment. The
Company has re- ceived their consent under section 224(1B) of the
Companies Act, 1956 for such re-appointment.
The notes to the accounts referred to in the Auditors Report are
self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Information in respect of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption
and Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo pursuant to 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 is Annexure" A" which forms part of this Report.
LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES ON STOCK EXCHANGES:
The Directors of the company take the pleasure to inform that the
suspension imposed by the Bombay Stock Exchange on the trading of the
share has been revoked and the companies shares are being traded on the
BOLT platform of BSE from 4th Aug 2010.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
The Company voluntary chooses to comply all the requirements for the
best practices in the management and operations.
The company circulates necessary documents, results and reports as
required under the Listing agreements.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record their
appreciation for the confidence reposed and co- operation extended to
the Company by the Bankers of the Company, State Bank of Travancore,
other Banks, Central and State Government Authorities, Business
Associates, the family of Shareholders and others.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the
dedicated and hard work put in by the Officers, Employees and Other
Staff Members, at all levels.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Director Director
Pithampur(M.P.)
2nd September, 2010
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