Mar 31, 2024
Your directors present herewith their 32nd Annual Report of your Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year (''FY'') ended March 31, 2024
The financial performance of the Company for the Year ended 31st March, 2024 is summarized as below: -
''. In Lakhs
|
STANDALONE |
||
|
Particulars |
Year Ended on 31.03.2024 |
Year Ended on 31.03.2023 |
|
Income / Receipts from Operations |
26637.28 |
14038.87 |
|
Other Income |
447.03 |
537.42 |
|
Total Income |
27084.31 |
14576.29 |
|
Earning Before Financial Charges, Depreciation, and Taxation (EBITDA) |
1054.19 |
501.67 |
|
Financial Charges |
164.37 |
164.96 |
|
Depreciation |
45.18 |
38.36 |
|
Profit Before Tax (PBT) |
844.64 |
298.35 |
|
Less: Provision for Taxation including Deferred |
213.11 |
48.60 |
|
Profit After Tax (PAT) |
631.53 |
249.75 |
|
Profit Brought Forward from Previous Year |
2021.52 |
1771.77 |
|
Profit Available for Appropriation |
2653.05 |
2021.52 |
|
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet |
2653.05 |
2021.52 |
|
Earnings Per Share (EPS) |
||
|
Basic |
3.83 |
1.52 |
|
Diluted |
3.83 |
1.52 |
During the year, under review, the revenue from operations amounted to ''.26637.28 Lakhs (as against the previous year figure of ''.14038.87 Lakhs. The Company was able to generate Net Profit After Tax amounted to ''.631.53 Lakhs as against the previous year figure of ''.249.75 lakhs.
|
Year |
Authorised Capital |
Issued Capital |
Subscribed Capital & Paid-Up Capital |
|||
|
Shares |
''. |
Shares |
''. |
Shares |
''. |
|
|
2023-24 [C.F.Y.] |
260.00 |
2600.00 |
164.734 |
1647.34 |
164.734 |
1647.34 |
|
2022-23 [P.F.Y.] |
260.00 |
2600.00 |
164.7.34 |
1647.34 |
164.7.34 |
1647.34 |
The Company has neither issued shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise nor issued shares (including sweat equity shares) to the employees or Directors of the Company, under any Scheme. No disclosure is required under Section 67(3)(c) of Companies Act, 2013 in respect of voting rights not exercised directly by the employees of the Company as the provisions of the said Section are not applicable.
The Company does not propose to transfer any amount to reserves of the Company. However, during the year net profit of ''. 631.53 Lakhs was carried forward to retained earnings and not transferred to free reserves under the head reserves and surplus
During the Year under review, the turnover and profitability of the Company has grown sufficiently, However, your directors, in order to conserve the resources and recognizing the need for conserving cash to augment its working capital to continue the growth momentum, it would be prudent to plough back the profits for the year for the operations and do not recommend any dividend for the year 2023-24 under review
Retirement by Rotation:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, Mrs. Sangeeta Jain (DIN: 00125273) retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers herself for re-appointment.
Your directors recommend her re-appointment for approval of the members and the brief details as required under regulation 36(3) of SEBI Listing obligations and Disclosure requirement, Regulations 2015, read with secretarial standard, is provided as Annexure to the notice of the Annual general meeting
During the financial year under review, following directors were appointed by the board as an additional director in the board meeting held on 13/02/2024 with immediate effect:
|
Name of Directors |
Designation |
DIN |
|
Mr Murari Agarwal |
Independent Director |
10433524 |
During the year under review, following directors have resigned;
|
Name of Directors |
Designation |
Date |
DIN |
|
Mr. Hitesh Loonia |
Independent Director |
13/02/2024 |
01010325 |
|
Mr. Ajit Kumar Jain |
Director |
15/10/2024 |
00114766 |
During F Y 2023-24 there is sad dismiss of One of Director Shri Ajitkumar Jain (DIN: 00114766), Director of the Company on 15th October 2023.
In terms of the provisions of Section 2(51) and Section 203 of the Act, the following are the KMP of the Company:
⢠Mr. Manojkumar Jain, Managing Director (MD)
⢠Mrs. Sangeeta Jain, Whole Time Director (WTD)
⢠Mr. Hemal Patel, Company Secretary (CS)
⢠Mr. Amit Mandaia Chief Financial Officer (CFO)â¬
The Company has compiled with the requirements of having Key Managerial Personnel as per provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company don''t have any Holding/ Subsidiary/ Joint Ventures/ Associate Companies at the beginning of the year, during the year or at the end of the year and hence there is no requirement of giving the statement containing the salient feature of the financial statement of the Company''s subsidiary or subsidiaries, associate company or companies and joint venture or ventures.
The Company has not invited/ accepted any deposit within the meaning of Chapter V other than the exempted deposit as prescribed under the provision of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed there under, as amended from time to time. Hence there are no particulars to report about the deposit falling under Rule 8 (5)(v) and (vi) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
During the year under review there were no significant and material orders passed by any Regulators or Court or Tribunals which may have impact on the going concern status or which may have impact on the Company''s operation in future.
The internal financial controls with reference to the Financial Statements are commensurate with the size and nature of business of the Company. The Company has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to Company''s policies, safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
Particulars of Energy Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo as required under Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 for the financial year ended 31st March 2024 are given in Annexure - III attached hereto and forming part of this report.
There was no employee drawing remuneration requiring disclosure under Rule 5(2) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
The auditors M/s. S N SHAH & Associates., Chartered Accountants offers themselves for reappointment at the ensuing annual general meeting. The company has received a letter from the auditors stating that their appointment if made will be within the limits of Section 139, 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under. The Directors recommend for their reappointment.
Further, the report of the Statutory Auditors along with notes to Schedules is a part of the Annual Report. There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Auditors in their Report.
The notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditors'' Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
The Board of Directors of the Company has, in compliance with the provisions of Section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made in this behalf, appointed M/s K Jatin & Co, Company Secretaries to carry out Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24. The Report of the Secretarial Auditor is annexed to this Report as "Annexure- V" which is self-explanatory and gives complete information.
There is no qualification or remark in secretarial auditor''s report.
The Board of Directors has appointed M/s. SNDK & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, as Internal Auditors of the Company to carry out Internal Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors in consultation with the Internal Auditors, formulate the scope, functioning periodicity and methodology for conducting the Internal Audit.
As per Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Company is required to prepare, maintain as well as have the audit of its cost records conducted by a Cost Accountant and accordingly it has made and maintained such cost accounts and records. The Board on the recommendation of the Audit Committee has appointed Anuj Aggarwal & Co, Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad having Firm Registration No.102409M/s. A.G. Tulsian & Co. Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No. 100629) as the Cost Auditors of the Company for FY 2023-24 under Section 148 and all other applicable provisions of the Act.
Our Company has made a Right issue of 80 Lakhs Equity shares of ''.10 each @ rate of ''.35 each (''.10/- Nominal Value and ''.25 Premium per Shares) on 22.05.2024 amounting to total of ''.28 Crores to Existing shareholder. Details of Right issue is available at the company website: www.vmsil.in link https://www.vmsil.in/right-issue.html.
Auditor of Company also mention the same in their Auditor''s Report as per Ind As-24.
There was no employee drawing remuneration requiring disclosure under section 197(12) and Rule 5(1) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. Required details are annexed to this Report as "Annexure IV"
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange with security ID/symbol of VMS.
The Company confirms that the Annual Listing Fees of Bombay Stock Exchange is paid for the year 2023-24.
As required under the provisions of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, to the best of their knowledge and belief the Board of Directors hereby submit that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 2023-24, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures.
(b) 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 at the end of the financial year 2023-24 and of the profits of the Company for that period.
(c) The Directors 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.
(d) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
(e) The Directors have laid down internal financial controls as required by Explanation to Section 134(5)(e) of the Act) to be followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively.
(f) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of applicable laws and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
The Secretarial and Legal functions of the Company ensure maintenance of good governance within the organisation. They assist the business in functioning smoothly by being compliant at all times and providing strategic business partnership in the areas including legislative expertise, corporate restructuring, regulatory changes and governance.
We adhere to the principal of Corporate Governance mandated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and have implemented all the prescribed stipulations. As required by LODR Regulations, 2015, a detailed report on Corporate Governance forms part of this Report as Annexure- VI. The Auditors'' Certificate on compliance with Corporate Governance requirements by the Company is attached.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the financial year under review as stipulated under Regulation 34 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed as "Annexure-II ".
The Company has complied with all the provisions of Secretarial Standards on Board Meetings and General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
All Related Party Transactions that were entered during the year 2023-24 under report were on an arm''s length basis and in the ordinary course of business. There were no materially significant Related Party Transactions made by the Company during the year which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company hence, there is no information to be provided as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The details of the Related Party Transactions are provided in the notes to the accounts i.e., other Notes (b). Members are requested to refer the same. AOC-2 Annexure-I
The Particulars of investment and loans, made under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are furnished in the Notes No. 3, 4 & 10 to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2024.
The Company has not provided any guarantee or security to companies, firms, limited liability partnerships or other parties.
The Company has a structured risk management policy. The Risk management process is designed to safeguard the organization from various risks through adequate and timely actions. It is designed to anticipate, evaluate and mitigate risks in order to minimize its impact on the business. It is dealt with in greater details in the management discussion and analysis section. During the year, there were no elements of risk, which in the opinion of the Board may threaten the existence of the company.
In terms of Section 149 of the Act, Mr. Bakul Mehta, Mr. Pranav Parikh and Mr. Murari Agarwal, are the Independent Directors of the Company. The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act and regulation 16(1) (b) of the Listing Regulations and are independent from the management. The Independent Director of the Company holds office for the term of five years. In terms of the provision of Companies Act, 2013 the independent Directors are not liable to retire by rotation.
The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the Company possess requisite qualifications, experience and expertise in the fields of Finance and taxation, technology, digitalisation, human resources, strategy, auditing, tax corporate governance, etc. and that they hold highest standards of integrity.
Brief resumes of the above Directors, nature of his expertise in specific functional areas and names of the Public Limited Companies in which they hold Directorships and Memberships / Chairmanships of Committees of the Board and their shareholding in the Company, as stipulated under LODR, 2015 of the Listing Agreement are given in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of the Annual Report.
The Company has received the disclosure in Form DIR - 8 from its Directors being appointed or re-appointed and has noted that none of the Directors are disqualified under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 14(1) of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
Pursuant to provision of Section 92 and 134 and other applicable provision of the Companies Act, 2013 and of Rule 12 (1) of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 the extract of the annual return in form MGT 9 for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2024 is available at Company''s Website: www.vmsil.in.
The calendar of meetings to be held in a year is decided in advance by the Board and circulated to the Directors. The gap between two consecutive meetings was not more than one hundred and twenty days as provided in section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013
Twelve (12) Meetings of the Board were held during the financial year 2023-24 on following dates:
|
Date of Board Meeting |
MANOJKUMAR JAIN |
SANGEETA JAIN |
AJITKUMAR JAIN |
BAKULBHAI MEHTA |
PRANAV PARIKH |
MURARI AGARWAL |
HITESH LOONIA |
|
05-04-2023 |
YES |
YES |
LOA |
YES |
LOA |
N.A |
YES |
|
29-05-2023 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
N.A |
LOA |
|
22-06-2023 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
LOA |
YES |
N.A |
YES |
|
20-07-2023 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
LOA |
YES |
N.A |
YES |
|
11-08-2023 |
YES |
YES |
LOA |
YES |
YES |
N.A |
YES |
|
01-09-2023 |
YES |
YES |
LOA |
YES |
YES |
N.A |
YES |
|
25-10-2023 |
YES |
YES |
N.A |
YES |
YES |
N.A |
YES |
|
11-11-2023 |
YES |
YES |
N.A |
YES |
YES |
N.A |
YES |
|
29-11-2023 |
YES |
YES |
N.A |
YES |
YES |
N.A |
YES |
|
18-01-2024 |
YES |
YES |
N.A |
YES |
YES |
N.A |
YES |
|
31-01-2024 |
YES |
YES |
N.A |
YES |
YES |
N.A |
YES |
|
13-02-2024 |
YES |
YES |
N.A |
YES |
LOA |
N.A |
YES |
|
ATTENDED |
12 |
12 |
3 |
10 |
10 |
0 |
11 |
Mr. Murari Agarwal appointed on Board on 13.02.2024 and Hitesh Loonia Resign from Company on 13.02.2024 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Provision of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 regarding Corporate Social Responsibility is not applicable to the Company. REPORTING OF FRAUD:
During the year under review, there was no instance of any fraud which has been reported by any Auditor to the Audit Committee or the Board.
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.
The Company always endeavors to create and provide an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment. The Company has in place a robust policy on prevention of sexual harassment at workplace. The policy aims at prevention of harassment of employees as well as contractors and lays down the guidelines for identification, reporting and prevention of sexual harassment.
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company has not received any complaint of sexual harassment.
The Board has carried out the annual evaluation of its own performance and that of its committees and individual Directors for the year pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the corporate governance requirements prescribed under the Listing Regulations.
The performance of the Board and individual Directors was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the Directors. The criteria for performance evaluation of the Board was based on the Guidance Note issued by SEBI on Board Evaluation which included aspects such as Board composition and structure, effectiveness of Board processes, contribution in the long term strategic planning, etc. The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the Committee Members. The criteria for performance evaluation of the Committees was based on the Guidance Note issued by SEBI on Board Evaluation which included aspects such as structure and composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
Company has obtained the credit rating from CARE are as follow
|
Facilities |
Amount (''. In Crore) |
Ratings |
Rating Action |
|
Long Term/Short Term Bank Facilities |
138.00 |
CARE BBB-; Stable / CARE A3 (Triple B Minus; Outlook: Stable/ A Three |
Reaffirmed |
|
Short Term Bank Facilities |
5.50 |
CARE A3 (A Three) |
Reaffirmed |
|
Total |
143.50 |
Pursuant to Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013, the company has adopted Whistle Blower Policy to deal with any instance of fraud and mismanagement. The employees of the company are free to report violations of any laws, rules, regulations and concerns about unethical conduct to the Audit Committee under this policy. The policy ensures that strict confidentiality is maintained whilst dealing with concerns and also that no discrimination with any person for a genuinely raised concern.
In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company has framed the following policies:
1. Materiality of Information Policy
2. Policy for Preservation of Documents
3. Code for Fair Disclosure of UPSI
4. Person Authorized for determining the materiality of any event or transaction or information
5. Whistle Blower Policy
6. Nomination & Remuneration Policy
7. Code of Conduct
8. Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosures of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI)
9. Policy for Determination of Legitimate purpose for Disclosures of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI)
All the above policies have been displayed on the website of the www.vmsil.in.
During the year under review, the provisions of Section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply as there was no dividend declared and paid in last Eight years so the Company was not required to transfer any amount to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government pursuant to the provision of Section 125 (e) of the Companies Act, 2013 as there is no amount unclaimed for a period of 7 years from the date it became due for repayment.
Our Company has made a Right issue of 80 Lakhs Equity shares of ''.10 each @ rate of ''.35 each (''.10/- Nominal Value and ''.25 Premium per Shares) on 22.05.2024 amounting to total of ''.28 Crores to Existing shareholder. Details of Right issue is available at the company website: www.vmsil.in link https://www.vmsil.in/rieht-issue.html.
During the year under review, there is no change in the nature of Company''s Business.
During the year under review, there were no applications made or proceedings pending in the name of Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
During the year under review, there has been no one time settlement of loans taken from the Banks or Financial Institutions. APPRECIATION:
Your directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the co-operation and assistance received from the Banker, Regulatory Bodies and other Business associates who have extended their valuable sustained support and encouragement during the year under review.
Your directors take this opportunity to recognize and place on record their gratitude and appreciation for the commitment displayed by all executive officers and staff at all levels of the Company. We look forward for the continued support of all stakeholders in the future and we are very thankful for the confidence shown in the Company.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of VMS Industries Limited
Date: 13th August, 2024 Managing Director Whole Time Director
Place: Ahmedabad (DIN: 02190018) (DIN: 00125273)
Mar 31, 2023
Your Directors present herewith their 31st (Thirty First) Annual Report of your Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year (''FY'') ended March 31, 2023.
The financial performance of the Company for the Year ended 31st March, 2023 is summarized as below:-
|
Particulars |
STANDALONE |
|
|
Year Ended on 31.03.2023 |
Year Ended on 31.03.2022 |
|
|
Income / Receipts from Operations |
14038.87 |
15764.04 |
|
Other Income |
537.42 |
549.61 |
|
Total Income |
14576.29 |
16313.65 |
|
Earning Before Financial Charges, Depreciation, and Taxation (EBITDA) |
501.67 |
379.92 |
|
Financial Charges |
164.96 |
193.80 |
|
Depreciation |
38.36 |
38.19 |
|
Profit Before Tax (PBT) |
298.35 |
147.93 |
|
Less: Provision for Taxation including Deferred |
48.60 |
40.22 |
|
Profit After Tax (PAT) |
249.75 |
107.71 |
|
Profit Brought Forward from Previous Year |
1771.77 |
1644.06 |
|
Profit Available for Appropriation |
2021.52 |
1771.77 |
|
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet |
2021.52 |
1771.77 |
During the year, under review, the revenue from operations amounted to Rs. 14038.87 Lakhs (as against the previous year figure of Rs. 15764.04 Lakhs. In-spite of overall slowdown in the economy, the Company was able to generate Net Profit After Tax amounted to Rs.249.75 Lakhs as against the previous year figure of Rs.107.71 lakhs.
We maintain sufficient cash to meet our strategic objectives. We understand that liquidity is necessary to cover Business and Financial risks. Excess funds are invested in deposits with Bank having special rates of interest or by providing short Terms Loan and Advances to parties which is receivable on demand so that funds are readily available at any time period to meet requirement of our business.
Looking to future requirements of funds for business operations of the Company, the directors have not recommended any dividend for the Financial Year 2022-23.
Our Company is also optimistic that with the stabilization in price for the old ship in the international markets and in the sale price of recycled products in the domestic market, the Company will be able to improve the turnover and the profitability ratios in the coming years.
The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire amount of profits for FY 2022-23 in the Retained Earnings.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on the date of the Balance Sheet.
Company has obtained the credit rating from CARE are as follow
|
Facilities |
Amount (Rs. In Crore) |
Ratings |
Rating Action |
|
Long Term/Short Term Bank Facilities |
138.00 |
CARE BBB-; Stable/CARE A3 (Triple B Minus; Outlook: Stable/ A Three) |
Reaffirmed |
|
Short Term Bank Facilities |
5.50 |
CARE A3 (A Three) |
Reaffirmed |
|
Total |
143.50 |
The Company had one subsidiaries company M/s VMS TMT PVT LTD till 30th August, 2020 and there is no joint venture with the Company. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions entered into during FY 2022-23 were on an arm''s length basis and in the ordinary course of business. No material related party transactions were entered into during the financial year by the Company. Accordingly, the disclosure of related party transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act in Form AOC-2 is separately attached herewith in Annexure-I.
The details of the transactions with related parties are also provided in the accompanying Financial Statements.
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (''Listing Regulations''), the Management Discussion and Analysis is presented in a separate section forming part of this Annual Report as Annexure - II. As required under the provisions of the Listing Regulations, the Audit Committee of the Company has reviewed the Management Discussion and Analysis report of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2023.
The Company has adopted a Whistle blower Policy and Vigil Mechanism to provide a formal mechanism to the Directors, employees and other external stakeholders to report their concerns about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company''s Code of Conduct. The Policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimisation of employees who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
No personnel of the Company has been denied access to the Audit Committee. The Whistle blower Policy and Vigil Mechanism ensures that strict confidentiality is maintained in such cases and no unfair treatment is meted out to a Whistle blower. The Company, as a Policy, condemns any kind of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or any other unfair employment practice being adopted against Whistle blowers.
The Policy is also posted on the website of the Company at: http://www.vmsiLm/uploads/2/8/88/28880383/whistle-blower-policy-.pdf
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. There was no case of sexual harassment reported during the year under review.
No significant and material orders were passed by the regulators or the courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company''s operations in future.
Internal financial control systems of the Company are commensurate with its size and the nature of its operations. These have been designed to provide reasonable assurance with regard to recording and providing reliable financial and operational information, complying with applicable accounting standards and relevant statutes, safeguarding assets from unauthorised use, executing transactions with proper authorisation and ensuring compliance of corporate policies.
The Audit Committee deliberated with the members of the management, considered the systems as laid down and met the internal auditors and statutory auditors to ascertain, their views on the internal financial control systems. The Audit Committee satisfied itself as to the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal financial control system as laid down and kept the Board of Directors informed. However, the Company recognises that no matter how the internal control framework is, it has inherent limitations and accordingly, periodic audits and reviews ensure that such systems are updated on regular intervals.
Particulars of Energy Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo as required under Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 for the financial year ended 31st March 2023 are given in Annexure - III attached hereto and forming part of this report.
Pursuant to provision of Section 92 and 134 and other applicable provision of the Companies Act, 2013 and of Rule 12 (1) of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 the extract of the annual return in form MGT 9 for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2023 is available at Company''s Website: www.vmsil.in.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and the Articles of Association of the Company Mr. Ajit Kumar Jain (DIN: 00114766), Director of the Company, retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment. None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified under section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013 from being appointed as a Director of any public Company. The Board recommends her reappointment for your approval.
In terms of Section 149 of the Act, Mr. Bakul Mehta, Mr. Pranav Parikh and Mr. Hitesh Loonia, are the Independent Directors of the Company. The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act and regulation 16(1) (b) of the Listing Regulations and are independent from the management. The Independent Director of the Company holds office for the term of five years. In terms of the provision of Companies Act, 2013 the independent Directors are not liable to retire by rotation.
The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the Company possess requisite qualifications, experience and expertise in the fields of Finance and taxation, technology, digitalisation, human resources, strategy, auditing, tax corporate governance, etc. and that they hold highest standards of integrity.
Brief resumes of the above Directors, nature of his expertise in specific functional areas and names of the Public Limited Companies in which she hold Directorships and Memberships / Chairmanships of Committees of the Board and their shareholding in the Company, as stipulated under LODR, 2015 of the Listing Agreement are given in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of the Annual Report.
In terms of the provisions of Section 2(51) and Section 203 of the Act, the following are the KMP of the Company:
⢠Mr. Manojkumar Jain, Managing Director (MD)
⢠Mrs. Sangeeta Jain, Whole Time Director (WTD)
⢠Mr. Hemal Patel, Company Secretary (CS)
⢠Mr. Amit Mandaia Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The Board has carried out the annual evaluation of its own performance and that of its Committees and individual Directors for the year pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the corporate governance requirements prescribed under the Listing Regulations.
The performance of the Board and individual Directors was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the Directors. The criteria for performance evaluation of the Board was based on the Guidance Note issued by SEBI on Board Evaluation which included aspects such as Board composition and structure, effectiveness of Board processes, contribution in the long term strategic planning, etc. The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the Committee Members. The criteria for performance evaluation of the Committees was based on the Guidance Note issued by SEBI on Board Evaluation which included aspects such as structure and composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems established and maintained by the Company, work performed by the internal, statutory, cost and secretarial auditors and external consultant(s), including audit of internal financial controls over financial reporting by the statutory auditors and the reviews performed by the 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 2022-23.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that for the year ended March 31, 2023:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;
(c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
(e) the directors, in the case of a listed Company, had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
(f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) ofthe Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (''Rules'') are enclosed as Annexure-IV to this report.
The auditors M/s. S N SHAH & Associates., Chartered Accountants offers themselves for reappointment at the ensuing annual general meeting. The company has received a letter from the auditors stating that their appointment if made will be within the limits of Section 139, 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under. The Directors recommend for their reappointment.
Further, the report of the Statutory Auditors along with notes to Schedules is a part of the Annual Report. There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Auditors in their Report.
Cost Auditors
As per Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Company is required to prepare, maintain as well as have the audit of its cost records conducted by a Cost Accountant and accordingly it has made and maintained such cost accounts and records. The Board on the recommendation of the Audit Committee has appointed M/s. Anuj Agrawal & Co. Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No. 100629) as the Cost Auditors of the Company for FY 2023-24 under Section 148 and all other applicable provisions of the Act.
M/s. Anuj Agrawal & Co. have confirmed that they are free from disqualification specified under Section 141(3) and proviso to Section 148(3) read with Section 141(4) of the Act and that the appointment meets the requirements of Section 141(3)(g) of the Act. They have further confirmed their independent status and an arm''s length relationship with the Company.
The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is required to be placed before the Members in a General Meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a resolution for seeking Members'' ratification for the remuneration payable to M/s. A.G. Tulsian & Co. is included at Item No. 6 of the Notice convening the AGM.
Secretarial Auditor
In terms of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made there under, M/s. K. Jatin & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries, have been appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company to carry out the secretarial audit for FY 2023-23. The report of the Secretarial Auditors for FY 202223 is enclosed as Annexure - V to this Report.
There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Secretarial Auditor in their Report. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE
The Secretarial and Legal functions of the Company ensure maintenance of good governance within the organisation. They
assist the business in functioning smoothly by being compliant at all times and providing strategic business partnership in the areas including legislative expertise, corporate restructuring, regulatory changes and governance.
We adhere to the principal of Corporate Governance mandated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and have implemented all the prescribed stipulations. As required by LODR Regulations, 2015, a detailed report on Corporate Governance forms part of this Report as Annexure- VI. The Auditors'' Certificate on compliance with Corporate Governance requirements by the Company is attached.
The properties of the Company stand adequately insured against risk of fire, strike, riots, earthquake, explosion and malicious damage.
The Company is exposed to the risk from the market fluctuations of foreign exchange as well as the fluctuation in the price of iron and steel. The Company''s raw material is old ship, which is purchased from the international market on credit ranging up to 180 days to 360 days. Though the Company is hedging or covering the foreign exchange requirement, the Company is regularly monitoring the foreign exchange movement and suitable remedial measures are taken as and when felt necessary. Though the Company is employing such measures, the Company is still exposed to the risk of any foreign exchange fluctuation.
Likewise, the Company''s finished products are mainly re-rollable scrap generated from ship breaking and the price of the same is linked to the market rate for iron and steel. Any ups and downs in the price of the iron and steel will affect the profitability of the Company. The Company keeps a watch on the movement of scrap prices and accordingly decides its policy regarding purchase of ships and sale of scrap.
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, there are no material changes and commitments which can affect the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of this report:
Pursuant to section 134 (3) (n) of the Companies Act, 2013 & Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, the Company has framed Risk Management Policy. The details of the policy are as updated on website of the Company www.vmsil.in. The risk management includes identifying types of risks and its assessment, risk handling and monitoring and reporting. At present the Company has not identified any element of risk which may threaten the existence of the Company.
The Company has not developed and implemented any Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as the said provisions are not applicable.
The Company had 11 (Eleven) Board meetings during the financial year under review. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
The Audit Committee consists of the following members:
|
a) |
Shri. Bakulbhai Mehta |
- |
Chairman |
|
b) |
Shri. Ajitkumar Jain |
- |
Member |
|
c) |
ShriPranav Parikh |
- |
Member |
The Company has established a vigil mechanism and overseas through the committee, the genuine concerns expressed by the employees and other Directors. The Company has also provided adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and Directors who express their concerns. The Company has also provided direct access to the chairman of the Audit Committee on reporting issues concerning the interests of co employees and the Company.
The Equity shares of the Company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange. The Company is regular in payment of listing fees. The Company has paid the listing fees for the year 2023-24.
The ISIN for the Equity shares is INE932K01015. As on 31st March, 2023 total 1,64,73,255 equity shares of the Company have been Dematerialized. Members of the Company are requested to dematerialize their shares.
The Directors have devised proper systems and processes for complying with the requirements of applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Statements in the Directors Report and the Management discussion & Analysis describing the Company''s objectives, expectations or predictions may be forward looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could influence the Company''s operations include global & domestic demand and supply conditions affecting selling prices, new capacity additions, availability of critical materials and its cost, changes in government policies and tax laws, economic development of the country and such other factors which are material to the business operations of the Company.
Your Directors acknowledge with gratitude, the commitment and dedication of the employees, their untiring personal efforts and collective contributions at all levels that has led to the growth and success of the Company. The Directors would also like to thank other stakeholders including banks and business associates who have continued to provide support and encouragement to the Company.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Date : 11.08.2023 Manojkumar Jain Sangeeta Jain
Place : Ahmedabad Managing Director Whole Time Director
(DIN: 02190018) (DIN: 00125273)
Mar 31, 2018
Dear Shareholders,
The Directors present herewith their 26th (Twentieth Sixth) Annual Report of your Company together with the Audited Annual Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2018.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial performance of the Company for the Year ended 31st March, 2018 is summarized as below:-
|
Particulars |
STANDALONE |
CONSOLIDATED |
||
|
Year Ended on 31.03.2018 |
Year Ended on 31.03.2017 |
Year Ended on 31.03.2018 |
Year Ended on 31.03.2017 |
|
|
Income / Receipts from Operations |
11785.85 |
11411.67 |
13475.69 |
11473.84 |
|
Other Income |
290.91 |
362.53 |
413.58 |
403.82 |
|
Total Income |
12076.76 |
11774.20 |
13889.27 |
11877.66 |
|
Earning Before Financial Charges, Depreciation, and Taxation (EBITDA) |
400.43 |
258.90 |
569.42 |
300.80 |
|
Financial Charges |
143.35 |
42.85 |
262.62 |
82.32 |
|
Depreciation |
46.97 |
43.27 |
60.01 |
43.26 |
|
Profit Before Tax (PBT) |
210.11 |
172.28 |
246.79 |
175.22 |
|
Less: Provision for Taxation including Deferred |
69.45 |
73.21 |
80.97 |
74.12 |
|
Less Extra Ordinary Item |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Profit After Tax (PAT) |
140.66 |
99.07 |
165.82 |
101.10 |
|
Profit Brought Forward from Previous Year |
1079.14 |
980.07 |
1081.17 |
980.07 |
|
Profit Available for Appropriation |
1219.80 |
1079.14 |
1246.99 |
1081.17 |
|
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet |
1219.80 |
1079.14 |
1246.99 |
1081.17 |
OPERATIONS REVIEW
During the year, under review, the revenue from operations amounted to Rs. 11785.85 Lakhs (Consolidated Rs. 13475.69 Lakh) R as against the previous year figure of Rs. 11411.67 lacs (Consolidated Rs.11473.84 Lakh), a growth of 4% approx (Consolidated a growth of 17.50% approx). In-spite of overall slowdown in the economy, the Company was able to generate Net Profit After Tax amounted to Rs. 140.67 lakhs (Consolidated Rs.165.82 Lakhs) as against the previous year figure of Rs.99.07 lakhs (Consolidated Rs.101.10 Lakhs) a growth of 42% approx (Consolidated a growth of 64.01%).
LIQUIDITY
We maintain sufficient cash to meet our strategic objectives. We understand that liquidity is necessary to cover Business and Financial risks. Excess funds are invested in deposits with Bank having special rates of interest or by providing short Terms Loan and Advances to parties which is receivable on demand so that funds are readily available at any time period to meet requirement of our business.
DIVIDEND
Looking to future requirements of funds for business operations of the Company, the directors have not recommended any dividend for the Financial Year 2017-18.
FUTURE PROSPECTUS
Our Company is also optimistic that with the stabilization in price for the old ship in the international markets and in the sale price of recycled products in the domestic market, the Company will be able to improve the turnover and the profitability ratios in the coming years.
SUBSIDIARY
The Company has one subsidiaries company M/s VMS TMT PVT LTD but does not have any associate company and joint ventures within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
A statement containing the salient features of the financial statement of the Company''s subsidiary under the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 has been annexed as Annexure-I in prescribed form AOC-1.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES
All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company during the financial year with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and on arm''s length basis. During the year, the Company had not entered into any contract/arrangement/transaction with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions. Particulars of Contract with Related party is attached as AOC-2 in Annexure-I
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY ABSORBTION, FOREIGN EXCHNGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Particulars of Energy Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo as required under Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 for the financial year ended 31st March 2018 are given in Annexure - II attached hereto and forming part of this report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As required under the provisions of Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, a detailed review of the operations, performance and future outlook of the Company and its business is given in the Management''s Discussion and Analysis Report which form of this Report as Annexure - III
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
There are no employees in the Company whose particulars are required to be provided under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 Details of which is attached as Annexure-IV.
EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to provision of Section 92 and 134 and other applicable provision of the Companies Act, 2013 and of Rule 12 (1) of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 the extract of the annual return in form MGT 9 for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2018 is annexed as Annexure-V to this Report.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Act, the Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2018 given by M/s. Jalan Alkesh & Associates, Practising Company Secretary is annexed as Annexure VI to this Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
We adhere to the principal of Corporate Governance mandated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and have implemented all the prescribed stipulations. As required by LODR Regulations, 2015, a detailed report on Corporate Governance forms part of this Report as Annexure - VII. The Auditors'' Certificate on compliance with Corporate Governance requirements by the Company is attached.
AUDITORS STATUTORY AUDITOR
The auditors M/s. S N SHAH & Associates., Chartered Accountants offers themselves for reappointment at the ensuing annual general meeting. The company has received a letter from the auditors stating that their appointment if made will be within the limits of Section 139, 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under. The Directors recommend for their reappointment.
DIRECTORS
Mr. Ajit Kumar Jain (DIN:00114766) is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment. Mr. Ajit Kumar Jain is not disqualified under section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013 from being appointed as a Director of any public Company. The Board recommends his reappointment for your approval.
In terms of the provision of Companies Act, 2013 the independent Directors are not liable to retire by rotation. Accordingly the Board has ascertained the Directors who are liable to retire by rotation keeping in view the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board recommends for their reappointment.
Brief resumes of the above Directors, nature of his expertise in specific functional areas and names of the Public Limited Companies in which she hold Directorships and Memberships / Chairmanships of Committees of the Board and their shareholding in the Company, as stipulated under LODR, 2015 of the Listing Agreement are given in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of the Annual Report.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the Accounting Standards AS-21 and AS-27 on Consolidated financial Statements read with the Accounting Standard AS-23 on Accounting for investments in Associates, the Audited consolidated financial statements are provided in the annual report.
INSURANCE
The properties of the Company stand adequately insured against risk of fire, strike, riots, earthquake, explosion and malicious damage. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to section 134(5) of the Companies, Act, 2013, the Directors confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;
(c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
(e) the directors, in the case of a listed Company, had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
(f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
COST COMPLIANCE REPORT
The Company has appointed a Practicing Cost Accountant for obtaining Cost Compliance Report under the Companies (Cost Accounting Records) Rules, 2011 as per the notification of Ministry of Corporate Affairs dated 3rd June 2011. The Compliance Report will be duly filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, within 180 days from the close of the Financial Year ending 31st March, 2018.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company is exposed to the risk from the market fluctuations of foreign exchange as well as the fluctuation in the price of iron and steel. The Company''s raw material is old ship, which is purchased from the international market on credit ranging up to 180 days to 360 days. Though the Company is hedging or covering the foreign exchange requirement, the Company is regularly monitoring the foreign exchange movement and suitable remedial measures are taken as and when felt necessary. Though the Company is employing such measures, the Company is still exposed to the risk of any foreign exchange fluctuation.
Likewise, the Company''s finished products are mainly re-rollable scrap generated from ship breaking and the price of the same is linked to the market rate for iron and steel. Any ups and downs in the price of the iron and steel will affect the profitability of the Company. The Company keeps a watch on the movement of scrap prices and accordingly decides its policy regarding purchase of ships and sale of scrap.
DISCLOSURES
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, there are no material changes and commitments which can affect the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of this report:
STATEMENT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY OF THE COMPANY
Pursuant to section 134 (3) (n) of the Companies Act, 2013 & Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, the Company has framed Risk Management Policy. The details of the policy are as updated on website of the Company www.vmsil.com. The risk management includes identifying types of risks and its assessment, risk handling and monitoring and reporting. At present the Company has not identified any element of risk which may threaten the existence of the Company.
DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON ITS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
The Company has not developed and implemented any Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as the said provisions are not applicable.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The details of Loans, Guarantee and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.
NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW
The Company had 12 (Twelve) Board meetings during the financial year under review. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the Board that they fulfil all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 so as to qualify themselves to be appointed as Independent Directors under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules.
FORMAL ANNUAL BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance and the Directors individually. A process of evaluation was followed by the Board for its own performance and that of its Committees and individual Directors.
A familiarization programme was conducted for Independent Directors to familiarize them with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company and related matters and the said was updated on website of the Company http://www.vmsil.com
DISCLOSURE OF COMPOSITION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING VIGIL MECHANISM
The Audit Committee consists of the following members:
a) Shri. Bakulbhai Mehta - Chairman
b) Shri.AjitkumarJain - Member
c) ShriPranavParikh - Member
The Company has established a vigil mechanism and overseas through the committee, the genuine concerns expressed by the employees and other Directors. The Company has also provided adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and Directors who express their concerns. The Company has also provided direct access to the chairman of the Audit Committee on reporting issues concerning the interests of co employees and the Company.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The provision of Corporate Social responsibility is not applicable to the Company.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place an Anti harassment policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaint Committee are set up at shop floor level to redress complaints received regularly and are monitored by women line supervisors who directly report to the Chairman. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under the policy. There was no compliant received from any employee during the financial year 2017-18 and hence no complaint is outstanding as on 31.03.2018 for redressal.
LISTING:
The Equity shares of the Company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange. The Company is regular in payment of listing fees. The Company has paid the listing fees for the year 2018-19.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES:
The ISIN for the Equity shares is INE932K01015. As on 31st March, 2018 total 1,64,73,255 equity shares of the Company have been Dematerialized. Members of the Company are requested to dematerialize their shares.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year ended on 31st March 2018, the Company has not accepted any Fixed Deposits from public under Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:
Statements in the Directors Report and the Management discussion & Analysis describing the Company''s objectives, expectations or predictions may be forward looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could influence the Company''s operations include global & domestic demand and supply conditions affecting selling prices, new capacity additions, availability of critical materials and its cost, changes in government policies and tax laws, economic development of the country and such other factors which are material to the business operations of the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors acknowledge with gratitude, the commitment and dedication of the employees, their untiring personal efforts and collective contributions at all levels that has led to the growth and success of the Company. The Directors would also like to thank other stakeholders including banks and business associates who have continued to provide support and encouragement to the Company.
For and on Behalf of Board of Directors
Place : Ahmedabad MANOJ KUMAR JAIN
Date : 30.05.2018 MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mar 31, 2016
DIRECTORS'' REPORT
Dear Shareholders,
The Directors present herewith their 24th (Twentieth Fourth) Annual Report of your Company together with the Audited Annual Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2016.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial performance of the Company for the Year ended 31st March, 2016 is summarized as below:-
(Rs, In Lacs)
|
STANDALONE |
CONSOLIDATED |
|||
|
Particulars |
Year Ended on 31.03.2016 |
Year Ended on 31.03.2015 |
Year Ended on 31.03.2016 |
Year Ended on 31.03.2015 |
|
Income / Receipts from Operations |
10,179.95 |
8,228.19 |
10,179.95 |
8,228.19 |
|
Other Income |
424.09 |
369.71 |
424.09 |
369.71 |
|
Total Income |
10,604.04 |
8597.90 |
10,604.04 |
8597.90 |
|
Earning Before Financial Charges, Depreciation, and Taxation (EBITDA) |
307.53 |
340.92 |
307.53 |
340.92 |
|
Financial Charges |
132.82 |
168.35 |
132.82 |
168.35 |
|
Depreciation |
34.98 |
71.99 |
34.98 |
71.99 |
|
Profit Before Tax (PBT) |
139.74 |
100.58 |
139.74 |
100.58 |
|
Less: Provision for Taxation including Deferred |
44.53 |
32.44 |
44.53 |
32.44 |
|
Less Extra Ordinary Item |
- |
(13.46) |
- |
(13.46) |
|
Profit After Tax (PAT) |
95.20 |
54.68 |
95.20 |
54.68 |
|
Profit Brought Forward from Previous Year |
884.87 |
830.18 |
884.87 |
830.18 |
|
Profit Available for Appropriation |
980.07 |
884.87 |
980.07 |
884.86 |
|
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet |
980.07 |
884.87 |
980.07 |
884.86 |
OPERATIONS REVIEW
During the year, under review, the revenue from operations amounted to Rs, 10179.95 lacs as against the previous year figure of Rs, 8228.19 lacs, a growth of 23.72 % approx. In-spite of overall slowdown in the economy, the Company was able to generate Net Profit After Tax amounted to Rs, 95.20 lacs as against the previous year figure of Rs, 54.68 lacs , a growth of 74.12%.
LIQUIDITY
We maintain sufficient cash to meet our strategic objectives. We understand that liquidity is necessary to cover Business and Financial risks. Excess funds are invested in deposits with Bank having special rates of interest or by providing short Terms Loan and Advances to parties which is receivable on demand so that funds are readily available at any time period to meet requirement of our business.
DIVIDEND
Looking to future requirements of funds for business operations of the Company, the directors have not recommended any dividend for the Financial Year 2015-16.
FUTURE PROSPECTUS
Our Company is also optimistic that with the stabilization in price for the old ship in the international markets and in the sale price of recycled products in the domestic market, the Company will be able to improve the turnover and the profitability ratios in the coming years.
SUBSIDIARY
The consolidated financial statements presented by the Company include financial information of its subsidiary Company M/s VMS TMT Private Limited which is prepared in compliance with applicable Accounting Standards. As per Sub Section (3) of Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013 mandates every company to prepare a consolidated financial statement for all the Companies having one or more subsidiaries from attaching the balance sheet, profit and loss account and other documents of the subsidiary company to the balance sheet of the Company, provided certain conditions are fulfilled. Accordingly, the Annual Accounts of the subsidiary company and the related detailed information will be made available to the holding and subsidiary company investors seeking such information at any point of time. The annual accounts of the subsidiary company will also be kept for inspection by any investor at its Reg. Office /Head Office in Ahmedabad and that of the Subsidiary company concerned and also available at website of the Company (www.vmsil.com)
DIRECTORS
Mr. Ajit Kumar Jain (DIN: 00114766) is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers themselves for re-appointment. None of the Directors of the company are disqualified under section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013 from being appointed as a Director of any public company. The Board recommends their reappointment for your approval.
In terms of the provision of Companies Act, 2013 the independent Directors are not liable to retire by rotation. Accordingly the Board has ascertained the Directors who are liable to retire by rotation keeping in view the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board recommends for their reappointment.
Brief resumes of the above Directors, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas and names of the Public Limited Companies in which they hold Directorships and Memberships / Chairmanships of Committees of the Board and their shareholding in the Company, as stipulated under LODR, 2015 are given in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of the Annual Report.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the Accounting Standards AS-21 and AS-27 on Consolidated financial Statements read with the Accounting Standard AS-23 on Accounting for investments in Associates, the Audited consolidated financial statements are provided in the annual report.
INSURANCE
The properties of the company stand adequately insured against risk of fire, strike, riots, earthquake, explosion and malicious damage. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to section 134(5) of the Companies, Act, 2013, the Directors confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
(c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
(e) the directors, in the case of a listed company, had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
(f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
COST COMPLIANCE REPORT
The Company has appointed a Practicing Cost Accountant for obtaining Cost Compliance Report under the Companies (Cost Accounting Records) Rules, 2011 as per the notification of Ministry of Corporate Affairs dated 3rd June 2011. The Compliance Report will be duly filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, within 180 days from the close of the Financial Year ending 31st March, 2016.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company is exposed to the risk from the market fluctuations of foreign exchange as well as the fluctuation in the price of iron and steel. The Company''s raw material is old ship, which is purchased from the international market on credit ranging up to 180 days to 360 days. Though the Company is not hedging or covering the foreign exchange requirement, the Company is regularly monitoring the foreign exchange movement and suitable remedial measures are taken as and when felt necessary. Though the Company is employing such measures, the Company is still exposed to the risk of any foreign exchange fluctuation.
Likewise, the Company''s finished products are mainly re-rollable scrap generated from ship breaking and the price of the same is linked to the market rate for iron and steel. Any ups and downs in the price of the iron and steel will affect the profitability of the Company. The Company keeps a watch on the movement of scrap prices and accordingly decides its policy regarding purchase of ships and sale of scrap.
DISCLOSURES
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, there are no material changes and commitments which can affect the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of this report:
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY ABSORBTION, FOREIGN EXCHNGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information pursuant to 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 related to Conversation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and outgo for the financial year ended 31st March 2016 are given in Annexure - II attached hereto and forming part of this report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As required under the provisions of Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, a detailed review of the operations, performance and future outlook of the Company and its business is given in the Management''s Discussion and Analysis Report which form of this Report as Annexure - III.
EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to provision of Section 92 and 134 and other applicable provision of the Companies Act, 2013 and of Rule 12 ( 1 ) of Companies ( Management and Administration ) Rules, 2014 the extract of the annual return in form MGT 9 for the Financial Year ended on 31st March,
2015 is annexed as Annexure-V to this Report.
STATEMENT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY OF THE COMPANY
Pursuant to section 134 (3) (n) of the Companies Act, 2013 & Clause 49 of the listing agreement, the company has framed Risk Management Policy. The details of the policy are as updated on website of the company www.vmsil.com . The risk management includes identifying types of risks and its assessment, risk handling and monitoring and reporting. At present the company has not identified any element of risk which may threaten the existence of the company.
DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON ITS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
The Company has not developed and implemented any Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as the said provisions are not applicable.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The details of Loans, Guarantee and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES
All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company during the financial year with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and on arm''s length basis. During the year, the Company had not entered into any contract/arrangement/transaction with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions.
Your Directors draw attention of the members to Note 2.3 to the financial statement which sets out related party disclosures.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
There are no employees in the Company whose particulars are required to be provided under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended.
NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW
The Company had 9 (Nine) Board meetings during the financial year under review. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the Board that they fulfill all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 so as to qualify themselves to be appointed as Independent Directors under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules.
FORMAL ANNUAL BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance and the Directors individually. A process of evaluation was followed by the Board for its own performance and that of its Committees and individual Directors.
A familiarization programme was conducted for Independent Directors to familiarize them with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company and related matters and the said was updated on website of the Company http://www.vmsil.com
DISCLOSURE OF COMPOSITION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING VIGIL MECHANISM
The Audit Committee consists of the following members:
a) Shri. Bakulbhai Mehta - Chairman
b) Shri. Ajitkumar Jain - Member
c) Shri Pranav Parikh - Member
The Company has established a vigil mechanism and overseas through the committee, the genuine concerns expressed by the employees and other Directors. The Company has also provided adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and Directors who express their concerns. The Company has also provided direct access to the chairman of the Audit Committee on reporting issues concerning the interests of co employees and the Company.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY :
The provision of Corporate Social responsibility is not applicable to the Company.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place an Anti harassment policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaint Committee are set up at shop floor level to redress complaints received regularly and are monitored by women line supervisors who directly report to the Chairman. All employees (permenant, contractual, temporary , trainees) are covered under the policy. There was no compliant received from any employee during the financial year 201516 and hence no complaint is outstanding as on 31.03.2016 for redressal.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT :
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Act, the Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2016 given by M/s. Jalan Alkesh & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary is annexed as Annexure VI to this Report.
LISTING:
The Equity shares of the Company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange. The Company is regular in payment of listing fees. The Company has paid the listing fees for the year 2016-17.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES:
The ISIN for the Equity shares is INE932K01015. As on 31st March, 2016 total 1,64,73,380 equity shares of the company have been Dematerialized. Members of the Company are requested to dematerialize their shares.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
We adhere to the principal of Corporate Governance mandated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and have implemented all the prescribed stipulations. As required by Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, a detailed report on Corporate Governance forms part of this Report as Annexure - VII. The Auditors'' Certificate on compliance with Corporate Governance requirements by the Company is attached.
AUDITORS
The auditors M/s. P D Goplani & Co., Chartered Accountants offers themselves for reappointment at the ensuing annual general meeting. The company has received a letter from the auditors stating that their appointment if made will be within the limits of Section 139, 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under. The Directors recommend for their reappointment.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year ended on 31st March 2016, the Company has not accepted any Fixed Deposits from public under Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:
Statements in the Directors Report and the Management discussion & Analysis describing the Company''s objectives, expectations or predictions may be forward looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could influence the Company''s operations include global & domestic demand and supply conditions affecting selling prices, new capacity additions, availability of critical materials and its cost, changes in government policies and tax laws, economic development of the country and such other factors which are material to the business operations of the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors acknowledge with gratitude, the commitment and dedication of the employees, their untiring personal efforts and collective contributions at all levels that has led to the growth and success of the Company. The Directors would also like to thank other stakeholders including banks and business associates who have continued to provide support and encouragement to the Company.
For and on Behalf of Board of Directors
Place : Ahmadabad MANOJ KUMAR JAIN
Date : 12th August, 2016 MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors present herewith their 23rd (Twentieth Third) Annual
Report of your Company together with the Audited Annual Accounts of the
Company for the year ended 31st March, 2015.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial performance of the Company for the Year ended 31st March,
2015 is summarized as below:-
(Rs. In Lacs)
STANDALONE
Particulars Year Ended Year Ended
on 31.03.2015 on 31.03.2014
Income / Receipts from Operations 8,228.20 11,609.04
Other Income 369.71 343.78
Total Income 8597.91 11952.82
Earning Before Financial Charges, 340.92 374.43
Depreciation, and Taxation (EBITDA)
Financial Charges 168.35 153.57
Depreciation 72.00 66.72
Profit Before Tax (PBT) 100.58 154.14
Less: Provision for Taxation 32.43 45.91
including Deferred
Less Extra Ordinary Item (13.46) (5.92)
Profit After Tax (PAT) 54.68 102.30
Profit Brought Forward from Previous Year 830.19 727.89
Profit Available for Appropriation 884.87 830.19
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 884.87 830.19
CONSOLIDATED
Particulars Year Ended Year Ended
on 31.03.2015 on 31.03.2014
Income / Receipts from Operations 8,228.20 11,609.04
Other Income 369.71 343.78
Total Income 8597.91 11952.82
Earning Before Financial Charges, 340.92 374.43
Depreciation, and Taxation (EBITDA)
Financial Charges 168.35 153.57
Depreciation 72.00 66.72
Profit Before Tax (PBT) 100.58 154.14
Less: Provision for Taxation 32.43 45.91
including Deferred
Less Extra Ordinary Item (13.46) (5.92)
Profit After Tax (PAT) 54.68 102.30
Profit Brought Forward from Previous Year 830.19 727.89
Profit Available for Appropriation 884.87 830.19
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 884.87 830.19
OPERATIONS REVIEW
The decrease in profit in the current financial year as compared to
previous year is due dollar fluctuation against Indian Rupee which
highly affects the company's profitability.
LIQUIDITY
We maintain sufficient cash to meet our strategic objectives. We
understand that liquidity is necessary to cover Business and Financial
risks. Excess funds are invested in deposits with Bank having special
rates of interest or by providing short Terms Loan and Advances to
parties which is receivable on demand so that funds are readily
available at any time period to meet requirement of our business.
DIVIDEND
Looking to future requirements of funds for business operations of the
Company, the directors have not recommended any dividend for the
Financial Year 2014-15.
FUTURE PROSPECTUS
Our Company is also optimistic that with the stabilization in price for
the old ship in the international markets and in the sale price of
recycled products in the domestic market, the Company will be able to
improve the turnover and the profitability ratios in the coming years.
SUBSIDIARY
The consolidated financial statements presented by the Company include
financial information of its subsidiary Company M/s VMS TMT Private
Limited which is prepared in compliance with applicable Accounting
Standards. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India vide
its Circular No. 5/12/2007-CL-III dated 8th February, 2011 has granted
general exemption under Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956, from
attaching the balance sheet, profit and loss account and other
documents of the subsidiary company to the balance sheet of the
Company, provided certain conditions are fulfilled. Accordingly, the
Annual Accounts of the subsidiary company and the related detailed
information will be made available to the holding and subsidiary
company investors seeking such information at any point of time. The
annual accounts of the subsidiary company will also be kept for
inspection by any investor at its Reg. Office /Head Office in Ahmedabad
and that of the Subsidiary company concerned.
DIRECTORS
Mr. Ajit Kumar Jain (DIN: 00114766) and Mrs. Sangeeta Jain (DIN:
00125273) are liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible offers themselves for
re-appointment. None of the Directors of the company are disqualified
under section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013 from being appointed as a
Director of any public company. The Board recommends their
reappointment for your approval.
In terms of the provision of Companies Act, 2013 the independent
Directors are not liable to retire by rotation. Accordingly the Board
has ascertained the Directors who are liable to retire by rotation
keeping in view the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board
recommends for their reappointment.
Brief resumes of the above Directors, nature of their expertise in
specific functional areas and names of the Public Limited Companies in
which they hold Directorships and Memberships / Chairmanships of
Committees of the Board and their shareholding in the Company, as
stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are given in the
Report on Corporate Governance forming part of the Annual Report.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the Accounting Standards AS-21 and AS-27 on
Consolidated financial Statements read with the Accounting Standard
AS-23 on Accounting for investments in Associates, the Audited
consolidated financial statements are provided in the annual report.
INSURANCE
The properties of the company stand adequately insured against risk of
fire, strike, riots, earthquake, explosion and malicious damage.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to section 217 (2AA) of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2000,
the Directors confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended on 31st
March, 2015 the applicable accounting standards have been followed and
there has been no material departure.
b) The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgment and estimate that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the
Company for the year under review.
c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provision of the Companies Act for safeguarding the assets of the
Company and preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
d) The Directors have prepared the Annual accounts for the year ended
on 31st March, 2015 on a going concern basis.
COST COMPLIANCE REPORT
The Company has appointed a Practicing Cost Accountant for obtaining
Cost Compliance Report under the Companies (Cost Accounting Records)
Rules, 2011 as per the notification of Ministry of Corporate Affairs
dated 3rd June 2011. The Compliance Report will be duly filed with
Ministry of Corporate Affairs, within 180 days from the close of the
Financial Year ending 31st March, 2015.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company is exposed to the risk from the market fluctuations of
foreign exchange as well as the fluctuation in the price of iron and
steel. The Company's raw material is old ship, which is purchased from
the international market on credit ranging up to 180 days to 360 days.
Though the Company is not hedging or covering the foreign exchange
requirement, the Company is regularly monitoring the foreign exchange
movement and suitable remedial measures are taken as and when felt
necessary. Though the Company is employing such measures, the Company
is still exposed to the risk of any foreign exchange fluctuation.
Likewise, the Company's finished products are mainly re-rollable scrap
generated from ship breaking and the price of the same is linked to the
market rate for iron and steel. Any ups and downs in the price of the
iron and steel will affect the profitability of the Company. The
Company keeps a watch on the movement of scrap prices and accordingly
decides its policy regarding purchase of ships and sale of scrap.
DISCLOSURES
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, there are no material
changes and commitments which can affect the financial position of the
Company occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of
this report:
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY
ABSORBTION, FOREIGN EXCHNGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information pursuant to 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 related to Conversation of Energy,
Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and outgo for the
financial year ended 31st March 2015 are given in Annexure - II
attached hereto and forming part of this report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As required under the provisions of Clause 49 (IV) (f) of Listing
Agreement, a detailed review of the operations, performance and future
outlook of the Company and its business is given in the Management's
Discussion and Analysis Report which form of this Report as Annexure -
III.
EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to provision of Section 92 and 134 and other applicable
provision of the Companies Act, 2013 and of Rule 12 ( 1 ) of Companies
( Management and Administration ) Rules, 2014 the extract of the annual
return in form MGT 9 for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2015
is annexed as Annexure-V to this Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
There are no employees in the Company whose particulars are required to
be provided under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY :
The provision of Corporate Social responsibility is not applicable to
the Company.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place an Anti harassment policy in line with the
requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaint
Committee are set up at shop floor level to redress complaints received
regularly and are monitored by women line supervisors who directly
report to the Chairman. All employees ( permenant, contractual,
temporary , trainees) are covered under the policy. There was no
compliant received from any employee during the financial year 2014-15
and hence no complaint is outstanding as on 31.03.2015 for redressal.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT :
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Act, the Secretarial Audit Report for
the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2015 given by M/s. Jalan Alkesh &
Associates, Practising Company Secretary is annexed as Annexure 4 to
this Report. As regards the observations made in the said Secretarial
Audit Report, regarding shortfall in the spend on CSR activities,
explanation is given in this Directors' Report under the heading
"Corporate Social Responsibility"
LISTING:
The Equity shares of the Company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange.
The Company is regular in payment of listing fees. The Company has paid
the listing fees for the year 2015-16.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES:
The ISIN for the Equity shares is INE932K01015. As on 31st March, 2015
total 1,64,73,380 equity shares of the company have been
Dematerialized. Members of the Company are requested to dematerialize
their shares.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
We adhere to the principal of Corporate Governance mandated by the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and have implemented all
the prescribed stipulations. As required by Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement, a detailed report on Corporate Governance forms part of this
Report as Annexure - VII. The Auditors' Certificate on compliance with
Corporate Governance requirements by the Company is attached.
AUDITORS
The auditors M/s. P D Goplani & Co., Chartered Accountants offers
themselves for reappointment at the ensuing annual general meeting.
The company has received a letter from the auditors stating that their
appointment if made will be within the limits of Section 139, 141 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under. The Directors
recommend for their reappointment.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year ended on 31st March 2015, the Company has not accepted
any Fixed Deposits from public under Section 73 of the Companies Act,
2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:
Statements in the Directors Report and the Management discussion &
Analysis describing the Company's objectives, expectations or
predictions may be forward looking within the meaning of applicable
securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially
from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could
influence the Company's operations include global & domestic demand and
supply conditions affecting selling prices, new capacity additions,
availability of critical materials and its cost, changes in government
policies and tax laws, economic development of the country and such
other factors which are material to the business operations of the
Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors acknowledge with gratitude, the commitment and
dedication of the employees, their untiring personal efforts and
collective contributions at all levels that has led to the growth and
success of the Company. The Directors would also like to thank other
stakeholders including banks and business associates who have continued
to provide support and encouragement to the Company.
For and on Behalf of Board of Directors
Place : Ahmedabad MANOJ KUMAR JAIN
Date : 14.08.2015 MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Shareholders,
The Directors present herewith their 22nd (Twentieth Second) Annual
Report of your Company together with the Audited Annual Accounts of the
Company for the year ended 31st March, 2014.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial performance of the Company for the Year ended 31st March,
2014 is summarized as below:-
('' In Lacs)
STANDALONE CONSOLIDATED
Particulars Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
on 31.03.2014 on 31.03.2013 on 31.03.
2014 on
31.03.2013
Income / Receipts
from Operations 11609.04 12710.91 11609.04 12710.91
Other Income 343.78 430.68 343.78 430.68
Total Income 11952.82 13141.59 11952.82 13141.59
Earning Before
Financial Charges, 368.50 368.95 368.50 368.95
Depreciation, and
Taxation (EBITDA)
Financial Charges 153.56 81.58 153.56 81.58
Depreciation 66.72 95.40 66.72 95.40
Profit Before Tax (PBT) 148.22 191.97 148.22 191.97
Less: Provision for
Taxation including
Deferred 45.92 34.23 45.92 34.23
Profit After Tax (PAT) 102.30 157.74 102.30 157.74
Profit Brought Forward
from Previous Year 727.88 570.14 727.88 570.14
Profit Available for
Appropriation 830.18 727.88 830.18 727.88
Balance Carried to
Balance Sheet 830.18 727.88 830.18 727.88
OPERATIONS REVIEW
The decrease in profit in the current financial year as compared to
previous year is due dollar fluctuation against Indian Rupee which
highly affects the company''s profitability.
LIQUIDITY
We maintain sufficient cash to meet our strategic objectives. We
understand that liquidity is necessary to cover Business and Financial
risks. Excess funds are invested in deposits with Bank having special
rates of interest or by providing short Terms Loan and Advances to
parties which is receivable on demand so that funds are readily
available at any time period to meet requirement of our business.
DIVIDEND
Looking to future requirements of funds for business operations of the
Company, the directors have not recommended any dividend for the
Financial Year 2013-14.
FUTURE PROSPECTUS
Our Company is also optimistic that with the stabilization in price for
the old ship in the international markets and in the sale price of
recycled products in the domestic market, the Company will be able to
improve the turnover and the profitability ratios in the coming years.
SUBSIDIARY
The consolidated financial statements presented by the Company include
financial information of its subsidiary Company M/s VMS TMT Private
Limited which is prepared in compliance with applicable Accounting
Standards. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India vide
its Circular No. 5/12/2007-CL-III dated 8th February, 2011 has granted
general exemption under Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956, from
attaching the balance sheet, profit and loss account and other
documents of the subsidiary company to the balance sheet of the
Company, provided certain conditions are fulfilled. Accordingly, the
Annual Accounts of the subsidiary company and the related detailed
information will be made available to the holding and subsidiary
company investors seeking such information at any point of time. The
annual accounts of the subsidiary company will also be kept for
inspection by any investor at its Reg. Office /Head Office in Ahmedabad
and that of the Subsidiary company concerned.
DIRECTORS
Mr. Ajit Kumar Jain (DIN: 00114766) and Ms. Sangeeta Jain (DIN:
00125273) are liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible offers themselves for
re-appointment. None of the Directors of the company are disqualified
under section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013 from being appointed as a
Director of any public company. The Board recommends their
reappointment for your approval.
In terms of the provision of Companies Act, 2013 the independent
Directors are not liable to retire by rotation. Accordingly the Board
has ascertained the Directors who are liable to retire by rotation
keeping in view the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board
recommends for their reappointment.
Brief resumes of the above Directors, nature of their expertise in
specific functional areas and names of the Public Limited Companies in
which they hold Directorships and Memberships / Chairmanships of
Committees of the Board and their shareholding in the Company, as
stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are given in the
Report on Corporate Governance forming part of the Annual Report.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the Accounting Standards AS-21 and AS-27 on
Consolidated financial Statements read with the Accounting Standard AS-
23 on Accounting for investments in Associates, the Audited
consolidated financial statements are provided in the annual report.
INSURANCE
The properties of the company stand adequately insured against risk of
fire, strike, riots, earthquake, explosion and malicious damage.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to section 217 (2AA) of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2000,
the Directors confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended on 31st
March, 2014 the applicable accounting standards have been followed and
there has been no material departure.
b) The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgment and estimate that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the
Company for the year under review.
c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provision of the Companies Act for safeguarding the assets of the
Company and preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
d) The Director have prepared the Annual accounts for the year ended on
31st March, 2014 on a going concern basis.
COST COMPLIANCE REPORT
The Company has appointed a Practicing Cost Accountant for obtaining
Cost Compliance Report under the Companies (Cost Accounting Records)
Rules, 2011 as per the notification of Ministry of Corporate Affairs
dated 3rd June 2011. The Compliance Report will be duly filed with
Ministry of Corporate Affairs, within 180 days from the close of the
Financial Year ending 31st March, 2014.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company is exposed to the risk from the market fluctuations of
foreign exchange as well as the fluctuation in the price of iron and
steel. The Company''s raw material is old ship, which is purchased from
the international market on credit ranging up to 180 days to 360 days.
Though the Company is not hedging or covering the foreign exchange
requirement, the Company is regularly monitoring the foreign exchange
movement and suitable remedial measures are taken as and when felt
necessary. Though the Company is employing such measures, the Company
is still exposed to the risk of any foreign exchange fluctuation.
Likewise, the Company''s finished products are mainly re-rollable scrap
generated from ship breaking and the price of the same is linked to the
market rate for iron and steel. Any ups and downs in the price of the
iron and steel will affect the profitability of the Company. The
Company keeps a watch on the movement of scrap prices and accordingly
decides its policy regarding purchase of ships and sale of scrap.
DISCLOSURES
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, there are no material
changes and commitments which can affect the financial position of the
Company occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of
this report:
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY
ABSORBTION, FOREIGN EXCHNGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information pursuant to 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 related to Conversation of Energy,
Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and outgo for the
financial year ended 31st March 2014 are given in Annexure -1 attached
hereto and forming part of this report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As required under the provisions of Clause 49 (IV) (f) of Listing
Agreement, a detailed review of the operations, performance and future
outlook of the Company and its business is given in the Management''s
Discussion and Analysis Report which form of this Report as Annexure -
II
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
There are no employees in the Company whose particulars are required to
be provided under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended.
LISTING:
The Equity shares of the Company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange.
The Company is regular in payment of listing fees. The Company has paid
the listing fees for the year 2014-15.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES:
The ISIN for the Equity shares is INE932K01015. As on 31st March, 2014
total 1,64,73,380 equity shares of the company have been
Dematerialized. Members of the Company are requested to dematerialize
their shares.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
We adhere to the principal of Corporate Governance mandated by the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and have implemented all
the prescribed stipulations. As required by Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement, a detailed report on Corporate Governance forms part of this
Report as Annexure - III. The Auditors'' Certificate on compliance with
Corporate Governance requirements by the Company is attached.
AUDITORS
The Auditors M/s K. Solanki & Co., Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad,
holds office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and has expressed their unwillingness to be reappointed. The Company
has received a letter from a member of the Company proposing the name
of M/s. P. D. GOPLANI & Co, Chartered Accountancy Firm as Statutory
Auditor of Company.
The Company has received a certificate from the Auditors to the effect
that their appointment if made, would be within the prescribed limits
under section 141(3)(g) of the companies Act, 2013.
The Notes on Financial Statement referred to the Auditor''s Report are
Self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year ended on 31st March 2014, the Company has not accepted
any Fixed Deposits from public under Section 73 of the Companies Act,
2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:
Statements in the Directors Report and the Management discussion &
Analysis describing the Company''s objectives, expectations or
predictions may be forward looking within the meaning of applicable
securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially
from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could
influence the Company''s operations include global & domestic demand and
supply conditions affecting selling prices, new capacity additions,
availability of critical materials and its cost, changes in government
policies and tax laws, economic development of the country and such
other factors which are material to the business operations of the
Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors acknowledge with gratitude, the commitment and
dedication of the employees, their untiring personal efforts and
collective contributions at all levels that has led to the growth and
success of the Company. The Directors would also like to thank other
stakeholders including banks and business associates who have continued
to provide support and encouragement to the Company.
For and on Behalf of Board of Directors
Place : Ahmedabad MANOJ KUMAR JAIN
Date : 23.08.2014 MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mar 31, 2013
Dear Shareholders,
The Directors present herewith their 21st (Twentieth First) Annual
Report of your Company together with the Audited Annual Accounts of the
Company for the year ended 31st March, 2013.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial performance of the Company for the Year ended 31st March,
2013 is summarized as below:-
(Rs.In Lacs)
Particulars Year Ended on Year Ended on
31.03.2013 31.03.2012
Income / Receipts from Operations 12710.91 11638.55
Other Income 430.68 363.79
Total Income 13141.59 12002.34
Earning Before Financial Charges,
Depreciation, and Taxation (EBITDA) 368.95 489.65
Financial Charges 81.58 247.47
Depreciation 95.40 79.89
Profit Before Tax (PBT) 191.97 162.29
Less: Provision for Taxation
including Deferred 34.23 59.69
Profit After Tax (PAT) 157.74 102.59
Profit Brought Forward from Previous Year 570.14 467.55
Profit Available for Appropriation 727.88 570.14
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 727.88 570.14
OPERATIONS REVIEW
During the year under review, Your Company has maintained its excellent
pace of growth reflected by the significant rise in Turnover, PBT and
PAT. The driving areas of the Company were Ship Recycling Unit which
has achieved substantial increase in term of Turnover.
LIQUIDITY
We maintain sufficient cash to meet our strategic objectives. We
understand that liquidity is necessary to cover Business and Financial
risks. Excess funds are invested in deposits with Bank having special
rates of interest or by providing short Terms Loan and Advances to
parties which is receivable on demand so that funds are readily
available at any time period to meet requirement of our business.
EQUITY SHARE CAPITAL
During the year, the Company had not Issue Equity shares.
DIVIDEND
Looking to future requirements of funds for business operations of the
Company, the directors have not recommended any dividend for the
Financial Year 2012-13
FUTURE PROSPECTUS
The business activity of Ship-breaking industry at Alang Ship Breaking
Yard is likely to increase substantially in view of favorable
availability of second hand ships and demand of ship-recycled material.
However after October 2011 to till today there is drastic depreciation
in Indian Rupee against Dollar, which will cause buying of ship costly
and ultimately affect on Profit of our business.
Our Company is also optimistic that with the stabilization in price for
the old ship in the international markets and in the sale price of
recycled products in the domestic market, the Company will be able to
improve the turnover and the profitability ratios in the coming years.
In view of modernization and expansion of various ports in Gujarat, the
Company is optimistic of substantial rise in off-shore services
activity. The Company is exploring possibility to increase off-shore
activities in the near future.
DIRECTORS
Mr. Ajitkumar Jain and Mr. Bakul Mehta are liable to retire by rotation
at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers
themselves for re-appointment. None of the Directors of the company are
disqualified under section 274(1) (g) of the Companies Act, 1956 from
being appointed as a Director of any public company. The Board
recommends their reappointment for your approval.
Brief resumes of the above Directors, nature of their expertise in
specific functional areas and names of the Public Limited Companies in
which they hold Directorships and Memberships / Chairmanships of
Committees of the Board and their shareholding in the Company, as
stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are given in the
Report on Corporate Governance forming part of the Annual Report
REGISTERED OFFICE
Your Directors would like to inform you that With Consent of
Shareholder via Postal Ballot process Company Registered office was
Shifted to 808/ C Pinnacle Business Park, Corporate Road, Prahladnagar,
Ahmedabad-380015 (Gujarat) from 2nd Floor ''Jain House'', Opp.
Vitthalwadi, Bhavnagar-364003. The Whole Postal Ballots was scrutinized
by Practicing Company Secretary Mr. M/s. Khandelwal Devesh &
Associates, who gave his Report to Chairman of Board on 8th September,
2012.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956 with respect to the Directors'' Responsibility Statement, the
Directors confirm that:
a) In the preparations of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed and that there are no material
departures from the same;
b) Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and such judgments & estimates have been made that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2013 and of the Profit of
the Company for the accounting year ended on that date;
c) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
d) The Annual Accounts of the Company have been prepared on a going
concern basis.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company is exposed to the risk from the market fluctuations of
foreign exchange as well as the fluctuation in the price of iron and
steel. The Company''s raw material is old ship, which is purchased from
the international market on credit ranging up to 180 days to 360 days.
Though the Company is not hedging or covering the foreign exchange
requirement, the Company is regularly monitoring the foreign exchange
movement and suitable remedial measures are taken as and when felt
necessary. Though the Company is employing such measures, the Company
is still exposed to the risk of any foreign exchange fluctuation.
Likewise, the Company''s finished products are mainly re-rollable scrap
generated from ship breaking and the price of the same is linked to the
market rate for iron and steel. Any ups and downs in the price of the
iron and steel will affect the profitability of the Company. The
Company keeps a watch on the movement of scrap prices and accordingly
decides its policy regarding purchase of ships and sale of scrap.
DISCLOSURES UNDER SECTION 217(1) (d) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, there are no material
changes and commitments which can affect the financial position of the
Company occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of
this report:
1. SALE OF TUG ADINATH-8
The Company has sold the Tug known as ''Adinath-8'' as per instrument of
sale dt.28th September, 2012 which was operating in Off-shore segment.
The Sale of Tug Adinath-8 will not have major effect looking to overall
operation of the Company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY
ABSORBTION, FOREIGN EXCHNGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information pursuant to 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 related to Conversation of Energy,
Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and outgo for the
financial year ended 31st March 2013 are given in Annexure - I attached
hereto and forming part of this report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As required under the provisions of Clause 49 (IV) (f) of Listing
Agreement, a detailed review of the operations, performance and future
outlook of the Company and its business is given in the Management''s
Discussion and Analysis Report which form of this Report as Annexure -
II
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
There are no employees in the Company whose particulars are required to
be provided under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
We adhere to the principal of Corporate Governance mandated by the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and have implemented all
the prescribed stipulations. As required by Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement, a detailed report on Corporate Governance forms part of this
Report as Annexure - III. The Auditors'' Certificate on compliance with
Corporate Governance requirements by the Company is attached.
AUDITORS
The present Statutory Auditors of the Company, M/s. K. Solanki & Co.,
Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, retire as Statutory Auditors at the
conclusion of this Annual General Meeting. They are eligible for
re-appointment and the Company has received a Certificate from them
that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the limits under
Section 224 (1B) of the Companies Act, 1956 and that they are not
disqualified for such an appointment within the meaning of sub-sections
(3) and (4) of Section 226 of the Companies Act, 1956. Their
reappointment is recommended by the board.
AUDITORS'' REPORT
Notes to the accounts, as referred in the Auditors Report, are
self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments and
explanations.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year ended on 31st March 2013, the Company has not accepted
any Fixed Deposits from public under Section 58A & 58AA of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)
Rules, 1975.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in the Directors Report and the Management discussion &
Analysis describing the Company''s objectives, expectations or
predictions may be forward looking within the meaning of applicable
securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially
from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could
influence the Company''s operations include global & domestic demand and
supply conditions affecting selling prices, new capacity additions,
availability of critical materials and its cost, changes in government
policies and tax laws, economic development of the country and such
other factors which are material to the business operations of the
Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors acknowledge with gratitude, the commitment and
dedication of the employees, their untiring personal efforts and
collective contributions at all levels that has led to the growth and
success of the Company. The Directors would also like to thank other
stakeholders including banks and business associates who have continued
to provide support and encouragement to the Company.
For and on Behalf of Board of Directors
Place : Ahmedabad MANOJ KUMAR JAIN
Date:30th May, 2013 MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mar 31, 2012
The Directors present herewith their 20th (Twentieth) Annual Report of
your Company together with the Audited Annual Accounts of the Company
for the year ended 31st March, 2012.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial performance of the Company for the Year ended 31st March,
2012 is summarized as below:-
(Rs. In Lacs)
Particulars Year Ended on Year Ended on
31.03.2012 31.03.2011
Income / Receipts from Operations 11638.55 7491.66
Other Income 363.79 238.69
Total Income 12002.34 7730.36
Earning Before Financial Charges,
Depreciation, and Taxation (EBITDA) 489.65 332.67
Financial Charges 247.47 109.36
Depreciation 79.89 37.65
Profit Before Tax (PBT) 162.29 185.65
Less: Provision for Taxation including
Deferred 59.69 18.47
Profit After Tax (PAT) 102.59 167.18
Profit Brought Forward from Previous Year 467.55 310.99
Profit Available for Appropriation 570.14 478.17
Transfer to Tonnage Tax Reserve - 10.62
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 570.14 467.55
OPERATIONS REVIEW
During the year under review, Your Company has maintained its excellent
pace of growth reflected by the significant rise in Turnover, Net
Profit, EBITA. The driving areas of the Company were Ship Recycling
Unit which has achieved substantial increase in term of Turnover. The
decrease in Profit in the Current financial year is due to non
favorable exchange fluctuation in the last quarter of the accounting
year.
LIQUIDITY
We maintain sufficient cash to meet our strategic objectives. We
understand that liquidity is necessary to cover Business and Financial
risks. Excess funds are invested in deposits with Bank having special
rates of interest or by providing short Terms Loan and Advances to
parties which is receivable on demand so that funds are readily
available at any time period to meet requirement of our business.
EQUITY SHARE CAPITAL
During the year, the Company had issued 64, 38,227 Equity shares of Rs.
10/- each at a premium of Rs. 30 /- per share in June 2011 by way of
Initial Public Offer. Your Company's shares were listed on the Bombay
Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) on 14th June, 2011. The issue was
subscribed by about 1.46 times. As a result of this paid up equity
shares increased from 10035164 to 16473391 Equity shares as at 31st
March, 2012
DIVIDEND
Looking to future requirements of funds for business operations of the
Company, the directors have not recommended any dividend for the
Financial Year 2011-12
FUTURE PROSPECTUS
The business activity of Ship-breaking industry at Alang Ship Breaking
Yard is likely to increase substantially in view of favorable
availability of second hand ships and demand of ship-recycled material.
However after October 2011 to till today there is drastic depreciation
in Indian Rupee against Dollar, which will cause buying of ship costly
and ultimately affect on Profit of our business.
Our Company is also optimistic that with the stabilization in price for
the old ship in the international markets and in the sale price of
recycled products in the domestic market, the Company will be able to
improve the turnover and the profitability ratios in the coming years.
In view of modernization and expansion of various ports in Gujarat, the
Company is optimistic of substantial rise in off-shore services
activity. The Company is exploring possibility to increase off-shore
activities in the near future.
DIRECTORS
Mr Ajit Kumar Jain has shown his unwillingness to act as Managing
Director of the Company and has given his resignation to the Board of
Directors on 16th May, 2012. Further he has also given his consent to
act as Director of the Company. The Board accepts his Change of
Designation from the Managing Director to Director in their Meeting
held on 20th July, 2012.
Mr. Manoj Kumar Jain was appointed as Director of Company on 1st April,
2008. The Company has received a notice from member of the Company in
writing pursuant to Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956, proposing
his candidature for the office of Managing Director.
Mr Manoj Kumar Jain is also a Member of ICAI. He is having over 10
years of experience in various fields such as finance, taxation
consultancy and ship recycling and off shore Industrial and other
business activities. He is examining and advising on Purchase of Old
ships and finalizes the deals with the suppliers. He is also guiding on
off shore activities and is arranging finance for the business of the
company. He plays a major role in providing strategic guidance to our
Company. He will be supervising the functional heads and responsible
for the overall operation and growth of our Company.
The Board of Directors of the company at their meeting held on 20th
July, 2012 appointed him as Managing Director for the period of five
years with effect from 20th July, 2012 subject to approval of the
members.
Mr. Hitesh Loonia and Mrs. Sangeeta Jain are liable to retire by
rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible
offers themselves for re-appointment. None of the Directors of the
company are disqualified under section 274(1) (g) of the Companies Act,
1956 from being appointed as a Director of any public company. The
Board recommends their reappointment for your approval.
Brief resumes of the above Directors, nature of their expertise in
specific functional areas and names of the Public Limited Companies in
which they hold Directorships and Memberships / Chairmanships of
Committees of the Board and their shareholding in the Company, as
stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are given in the
Report on Corporate Governance forming part of the Annual Report
REGISTERED OFFICE
Your Directors believe that it is in the interest of the Company to
change the registered office to Ahmedabad as it would result in
efficient management of the operations. Hence the registered office of
the Company has been changed to 808/ C Pinnacle Business Park,
Corporate Road, Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad-380015 (Gujarat) from 2nd Floor
'Jain House', Opp. Vitthalwadi, Bhavnagar-364003. The Board of Director
approved the Draft Postal Ballot Notice by passing resolution in their
Meeting held on 20th July, 2012. The Result of Postal Ballot will be
declared on 10th September, 2012 i.e. on date of Annual General
Meeting.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956 with respect to the Directors' Responsibility Statement, the
Directors confirm that:
a) In the preparations of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed and that there are no material
departures from the same;
b) Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and such judgments & estimates have been made that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2012 and of the Profit of
the Company for the accounting year ended on that date;
c) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
d) The Annual Accounts of the Company have been prepared on a going
concern basis.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company is exposed to the risk from the market fluctuations of
foreign exchange as well as the fluctuation in the price of iron and
steel. The Company's raw material is old ship, which is purchased from
the international market on credit ranging up to 180 days to 360 days.
Though the Company is not hedging or covering the foreign exchange
requirement, the Company is regularly monitoring the foreign exchange
movement and suitable remedial measures are taken as and when felt
necessary. Though the Company is employing such measures, the Company
is still exposed to the risk of any foreign exchange fluctuation.
Likewise, the Company's finished products are mainly re-rollable scrap
generated from ship breaking and the price of the same is linked to the
market rate for iron and steel. Any ups and downs in the price of the
iron and steel will affect the profitability of the Company. The
Company keeps a watch on the movement of scrap prices and accordingly
decides its policy regarding purchase of ships and sale of scrap.
DISCLOSURES UNDER SECTION 217(1) (d) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, there are no material
changes and commitments which can affect the financial position of the
Company occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of
this report:
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY
ABSORBTION, FOREIGN EXCHNGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information pursuant to 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 related to Conversation of Energy,
Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and outgo for the
financial year ended 31st March 2012 are given in Annexure -1 attached
hereto and forming part of this report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As required under the provisions of Clause 49 (IV) (f) of Listing
Agreement, a detailed review of the operations, performance and future
outlook of the Company and its business is given in the Management's
Discussion and Analysis Report which form of this Report as Annexure -
II
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
There are no employees in the Company whose particulars are required to
be provided under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
We adhere to the principal of Corporate Governance mandated by the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and have implemented all
the prescribed stipulations. As required by Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement, a detailed report on Corporate Governance forms part of this
Report as Annexure - III. The Auditors' Certificate on compliance with
Corporate Governance requirements by the Company is attached.
AUDITORS
The present Statutory Auditors of the Company, M/s. K. Solanki & Co.,
Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, retire as Statutory Auditors at the
conclusion of this Annual General Meeting. They are eligible for
re-appointment and the Company has received a Certificate from them
that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the limits under
Section 224 (1B) of the Companies Act, 1956 and that they are not
disqualified for such an appointment within the meaning of sub-sections
(3) and (4) of Section 226 of the Companies Act, 1956. Their
reappointment is recommended by the board.
AUDITORS' REPORT
Notes to the accounts, as referred in the Auditors Report, are
self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments and
explanations.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year ended on 31st March 2012, the Company has not accepted
any Fixed Deposits from public under Section 58A & 58AA of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)
Rules, 1975.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in the Directors Report and the Management discussion &
Analysis describing the Company's objectives, expectations or
predictions may be forward looking within the meaning of applicable
securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially
from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could
influence the Company's operations include global & domestic demand and
supply conditions affecting selling prices, new capacity additions,
availability of critical materials and its cost, changes in government
policies and tax laws, economic development of the country and such
other factors which are material to the business operations of the
Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors acknowledge with gratitude, the commitment and
dedication of the employees, their untiring personal efforts and
collective contributions at all levels that has led to the growth and
success of the Company. The Directors would also like to thank other
stakeholders including banks and business associates who have continued
to provide support and encouragement to the Company.
For and on Behalf of Board of Directors
Place : Bhavnagar Sd/-
Date : July 20, 2012 MANOJ KUMAR JAIN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Disclaimer: This is 3rd Party content/feed, viewers are requested to use their discretion and conduct proper diligence before investing, GoodReturns does not take any liability on the genuineness and correctness of the information in this article