Dear Shareholders,
Your directors are pleased to present the Annual Report together the
Audited Financial Statements of your Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2024:
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The Audited Financial Statements of your Company as of March 31, 2024
have been prepared in accordance with the relevant applicable Accounting Standards,
Regulation 33 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), and the
applicable of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act").
Particulars |
Year ended March 31, 2024 |
Year ended March 31, 2023 |
Revenue from Operations |
42,934.49 |
35,996.29 |
Other Income |
10.55 |
60.11 |
Total Revenue |
42,945.04 |
36,056.38 |
Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation and Amortization
Expense and Taxes |
2,043.81 |
1375.66 |
Less:- A) Finance Cost |
1,011.69 |
599.65 |
Less: - B) Depreciation and Amortization Expense |
103.55 |
80.25 |
Profit / (Loss) before Extra-Ordinary Items and tax |
928.57 |
695.76 |
Add/(Less): Extra-Ordinary Item |
- |
- |
Profit/(Loss) after Extra Ordinary Items and before tax |
928.57 |
695.76 |
Total Tax Expense |
208.48 |
167.36 |
Share of Associate?s Profit |
- |
- |
Profit / (Loss) After Tax |
720.08 |
528.40 |
Earnings Per Share Basic / Diluted (Amount in Rs.) |
6.94 |
6.81 |
PERFORMANCE REVIEW & STATE OF COMPANY?S AFFAIRS:
For the year ended 31st March, 2024 the company has achieved
a Revenue of Rs. 42,934.49 Lacs, and it has shown the uptrend by 19.27% over the last year
of Rs. 35,996.29 Lacs. The profit after tax for the year was Rs. 720.08 Lacs, registering
the uptrend growth of 36.27% over the profit of Rs. 528.40 Lacs in Financial Year 2022-23.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/ JOINT VENTURE/ ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associate
Company.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the financial year ended March 31, 2024, there has been no
change in the Company?s nature of business.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES IN TERMS OF SECTION 134 (3)(J) OF THE COMPANIES
ACT, 2013
The Board of Directors of the Company has decided not to transfer any
amount to the Reserves for the year under review.
LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
Details of loans and guarantees given, investments made and securities
provided, if any, as covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Act are disclosed
in the notes to the financial statements.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
(a) Industry Structure and Developments:
Aluminium is more environment-friendly than steel, plastic and other
materials. It has widespread uses throughout the economy and is equally important to both
the industrial and consumer sectors. Key sectors to drive aluminium consumption in India
are Auto, Power, Electronics, Railways, Aerospace & Defence Construction, Solar Energy
and Aluminium packaging. Aluminium is 100% recyclable and consumes 95% less energy and
releases 95% less greenhouse gases as compared to primary aluminium and there is no loss
of properties or quality during the recycling process.
India's economy has significant growth potential driven by various
factors, i.e. urbanization, growing digital economy, initiatives like "Make in
India", increase of infrastructure projects, agriculture modernization, attracting
foreign investment, ease of doing business, healthcare and pharmaceuticals services,
expanding international trade and participating in global supply chains, tourism and
advancements in space technology & satellite communication. India is one of the
fastest growing economies globally, in addition to also being one of the fastest emerging
markets. Thus, there is a vast scope for the industry to develop under the current
scenario.
The Indian economy performed exceptionally well compared with the rest
of the world. India is set to remain the bright spot in global GDP growth, according to
IMF. In December 2022, India also assumed G20 presidency with an ambition to unite the
world under the theme "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" or "One Earth - One Family -
One Future". This is an opportunity to showcase the nation?s global leadership
amidst growing uncertainty and economic crisis.
The Company is involved primarily in segment of manufacturing and
trading of non-ferrous metals although major part of the business is covered by aluminium
products. Company?s main products line includes Aluminium Wire Rod, Aluminium Deox,
Cored Wire, Aluminium Alloy Ingots, Ferro Titanium, and Conductor & Cables. The
Company is operating in multiple products of aluminium and this multiplicity of operations
minimizes the operating eventualities. A considerably wide geographical presence and
reach, both domestic and international, have helped the Company to attempt de-risking its
business and meet the risks with suitable precaution. Your company is well positioned to
capitalize on emerging opportunity due to significant competitive strength, acquired over
the years.
(b) Opportunities & threats:
Opportunities
India continues to forge ahead on its path of progress, creating
remarkable opportunities for the nonferrous metal sector. Non-Ferrous Metal Industry is
one of the key sectors of Indian economy contributing significantly to nation?s GDP
and providing employment to large number of people, directly or indirectly as it meets the
requirements of wide range of key industries and also plays vital role for country?s
vision for Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The Government of India continues to enhance international
co-operation for promoting FDI and improve ease of doing business in the country.
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Brent oil
prices are expected to remain range bound in 2024, given the continuing war in Ukraine and
sanctions imposed in response by the USA and European Union. India meets nearly 80% of its
oil needs through imports. High oil prices will also have a trickledown effect on the
prices paid by consumers for goods and services.
India?s manufacturing sector also outperformed the rest of the
world, projecting the country as a potential manufacturing hub. Stable political
conditions, supportive policy schemes, strong domestic consumption and growing presence of
skilled professionals support this ambition. The GOI?s focus to make the country an
attractive destination for business has been a key enabler of robust economic performance.
In FY 2023-24, the Company delivered a resilient and strong
performance, despite macroeconomic challenges, tough market conditions and global
uncertainties. The Company has achieved sales of worth Rs. 42,934.49 Lakhs. The Company
has significant spare capacity to increase its production and sales level. Accordingly,
the Company has geared-up its marketing and production activities. This performance was
mainly driven by higher volumes and better product mix, lower input costs, stability in
operations and cost-saving actions.
Our business strategy prioritizes reaching our goals in a maximally
responsible manner. We recognise the value of a diverse workforce. We remain committed to
make an even bigger difference by reimagining and improving our work, investing in our
people and welding a sustainable future.
Threats
When you grab the opportunities based on your strength, you are bound
to be accompanied by the risks and threats attached with them. The Company is exposed to
the following type of risks.
- Economic Downturns |
- Employee Issues |
- Market Competition |
- Environmental Concerns |
- Cyber Security Threats |
- Supplier Reliability |
- Reputational Damage |
- Political Instability |
- Technological Disruption |
- Imposition of High |
- Natural Disasters |
Import Tariffs & Customs |
- Regulatory Changes |
Duties |
- Financial Risks |
|
- Supply Chain Disruptions |
|
- Global Events |
|
These factors can be main drivers behind the pressure on the Company in
terms of operation and profitability
(c) Segment-wise Performance:
The company is primarily engaged in the business of manufacturing and
trading of non-ferrous metal, which constitute a single reportable segment.
(d) Outlook:
India continues to be the preferred hub of global companies across a
wide range of industries due to multiple capabilities and low costs. India has become the
innovation partner of many global companies due to its unique value proposition. India
continues to offer innovative business models to lessen the impact of the economic
downturn. This confirms the market is in a strong position to perform throughout the year.
(e) Risk and concerns:
The Company recognizes that risk is an integral part of business and it
is committed to manage the risks in a proactive and efficient manner. Risk evaluation and
management is an ongoing process within the Organization. The state of external
environment, including factors like interest rates, inflation, and growth in economic
activity, rationalization of tax structure, job creation & retention of manpower and
consumer sentiment continues to be the biggest source of threat as well as opportunity for
the Company. Any slowdown in the economic activity in the Country, significant job losses
or high rates of inflation can severely impact the consumption and therefore growth of the
Company.
The Company's business is exposed to many internal and external risks
and it has consequently put in place robust systems and processes along with appropriate
review mechanism to actively monitor, manage and mitigate these risks. The Company takes a
structured approach to the identification, quantification and hedging of such risks by
developing comprehensive Risk Management Policy of the Company which is periodically
reviewed by the management.
(f) Internal control systems, its adequacy and risk management:
Your Company has an internal control system commensurate with the size,
scale, and complexity of its operations. The aim of the internal control system is to
manage business risks with a view to enhance shareholder value and safeguard the Company's
assets.
Your Company has in place a robust mechanism for internal audits led by
with a dedicated Assurance & Control Function comprising specialists. The Internal
Auditor is duly appointed by the Audit Committee and Board., viz. M/s. Wadhawan Pandya
& Co. for the business. The Audit Committee discusses audit plans and significant
audit observations made by the internal auditor for necessary corrective actions. Our
internal financial control framework is designed to ensure the accuracy and reliability of
our financial and other records. We have identified and documented key risks and controls
for each process related to financial operations and reporting. An extensive programme of
internal audits and management reviews supplement the process of the framework.
During the financial year under review, no significant
deficiencies/material weaknesses that might impact financial statements have been reported
by the Internal Auditor as at the Balance Sheet date.
(g) Financial performance with respect to operational performance:
The discussion covers the financial results and other developments
during the year under review in respect of the company?s published result. Highlights
below are given only for comparison.
Financial Highlights for operating performance of financial year
2023-24:
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Total Income |
42,945.04 |
36,056.38 |
EBITDA |
2,043.81 |
1,375.66 |
PBT |
928.57 |
695.76 |
PAT |
720.08 |
528.40 |
The financial ratios are mentioned as note no. 27 in the notes to
accounts section.
(h) Material developments in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, and
Health, Safety & Environment:
The company believes that the human capital is the key contributor for
the business growth and competitiveness. This includes not only the employees of the
Company, but the skilled labour engaged at our factory units and through sub-contracting.
The number of employees as on 31st March, 2024 was 242
against 256 employees on the pay roll of the company during the previous financial year.
The company has during the year under review maintain excellent
industrial relations at all levels. This has ensured that we have a committed and
dedicated workforce with a high level of fervor.
(i) Key Financial Ratios for 2023-24 compared with 2022-23
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Profitability ratios |
|
|
a) Operating profit margin |
4.81% |
3.81% |
b) Net profit margin |
1.68% |
1.47% |
c) Return on net worth |
17.30% |
15.45% |
Working capital ratios |
|
|
d) Debtors turnover (days) |
44 |
47 |
e) Inventory turnover (days) |
61 |
43 |
Gearing ratios |
|
|
f) Interest coverage |
1.81 |
2.02 |
g) Debt / equity |
2.38 |
1.99 |
Liquidity ratios |
|
|
h) Current ratio |
1.30 |
1.41 |
SHARE CAPITAL STRUCTURE OF THE COMPANY
During the year under review, the Company has increased its Authorised
Share Capital and Paid-Up Capital in compliance with applicable provisions of the Act,
year-end share capital is mentioned hereunder:
a) Authorized Capital:
Rs. 10,50,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Crore Fifty Lakhs Only) divided into
1,05,00,000 (One Crore Five Lakhs) Equity Shares of Rupees 10 /- each.
b) Issued Capital, Subscribed and Paid-up Capital:
Rs. 10,36,85,300/- (Rupees Ten Crore Thirty-Six Lakhs Eighty-Five
Thousand Three Hundred Only) divided into 1,03,68,530 (One Crore Three Lakh Sixty Eight
Thousand Five Hundred Thirty) Equity Shares of Rupees 10 /- each.
DIVIDEND
Your Company considering the profitability and financial position of
the company and with a view to reward its members for showing faith in the management, the
Board of Directors recommended its maiden Final Dividend @ 5% i.e., Rs. 0.5/- per equity
share of face value of Rs. 10/- each, subject to approval by the Shareholders at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting. The said dividend pay-out is in compliance with the
applicable Secretarial Standard -3 (SS-3) on Dividend issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India (ICSI).
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION
FUND
Your Company did not have any funds lying unpaid or unclaimed for a
period of seven years. Therefore, there were no funds which were required to be
transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
DIRECTORS? RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) of the Act the Board of Directors of the
Company confirms that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2024, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper
explanation relating to material departures, if any;
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 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;
e) the directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively; and
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.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND KEY MANAGERIAL
PERSONNEL
BOARD COMPOSITION
The Company has a balanced board with optimum combination of executive
and non-executive directors including independent directors, which plays a crucial role in
board processes and provides independent judgment on issues of strategy and performance.
The board of directors of the Company consist of eminent individuals from diverse fields
having experience and expertise in their respective fields. As on March 31, 2024, board
comprises of 6 (six) directors out of which 3 (three) are executive directors, 3 (Three)
are non-executive directors including 2 (Two) independent directors. Independent Directors
are appointed in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act, as amended from
time to time. The maximum tenure of the independent directors is in compliance with the
Act.
None of the directors on the board holds the directorship in more than
20 (twenty) companies and out of them none of the directors holds the directorship in more
than 10 (ten) public companies at a time, pursuant to Regulation 165 of the Act.
The table below gives the composition of the Board and the
directorships held by each of the directors of the Company at the end of Financial Year
2023-24:
Name of Director |
Category |
Date of Appointment |
Number of Shares held in the Company |
Mr. Balkishan Shankerlal Shah Managing Director (DIN:
03006486) |
Promoter Executive |
10/10/2017 |
15,00,000 |
Mr. Yash Shankerbhai Shah Joint Managing Director (DIN:
09527701) |
Promoter Executive |
07/03/2022 |
15,00,000 |
Mr. Shankerlal Bansilal Shah Whole-Time Director (DIN:
00131715) |
Promoter Executive |
28/12/1994 |
28,84,000 |
Mrs. Ayushi Yash Shah Director (DIN: 09527729) |
Promoter Group NonExecutive Director |
07/03/2022 |
3,31,990 |
Mr. Satya Narain Mittal Director (DIN: 09533705) |
Non-Executive (Independent) |
25/03/2022 |
|
Mr. Jaimish Govindbhai Patel Director (DIN: 09647742) |
Non-Executive (Independent) |
27/06/2022 |
|
As on March 31, 2024, none of the Directors of the Company were related
to each other except Mr. Balkishan Shankerlal Shah, Managing Director, Mr. Yash
Shankerbhai Shah, Joint Managing Director, Mr. Shankerlal Bansilal Shah, Whole-Time
Director and Mrs. Ayushi Yash Shah, Director who are related to each other as per the
provisions of the Act.
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the financial year ended March 31, 2024, 6 (Six) meetings
of board of directors of the Company.
The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period
prescribed under the Act.
The following meetings of the Board of Directors were held
during the financial year ended March 31, 2024:
The following Meetings of the Board of Directors were held during the
Financial Year 2023-24:
SN |
Date of Meeting |
Board Strength |
No. of Directors Present |
1. |
30/05/2023 |
6 |
6 |
2. |
06/09/2023 |
6 |
6 |
3. |
10/11/2023 |
6 |
6 |
4. |
15/02/2024 |
6 |
6 |
5. |
09/03/2024 |
6 |
6 |
6. |
29/03/2024 |
6 |
6 |
PRESENCE/ATTENDANCE OF DIRECTORS TN THE MEETINGS
SN Name of Director |
Board Meeting |
|
|
|
No. of Meeting Entitled to Held |
No. of Meeting attended |
% |
AGM (30/09/2023) |
1 Mr. Balkishan Shankerlal Shah |
06 |
06 |
100.00 |
Yes |
2 Mr. Shankerlal Bansilal Shah |
06 |
06 |
100.00 |
Yes |
3 Mr. Yash Shankerlal Shah |
06 |
06 |
100.00 |
Yes |
4 Mrs. Ayushi Yash Shah |
06 |
06 |
100.00 |
No |
5 Mr. Satya Narain Mittal |
06 |
06 |
100.00 |
No |
6 Mr. Jaimish Govindbhai Patel |
06 |
06 |
100.00 |
Yes |
APPOINTMENT/RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR:
Pursuant to provisions of Section 152(6) of the Act and the Articles of
Association of the Company, Mr. Balkishan Shankerlal Shah (DIN: 03006486) retires by
rotation and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting of the Company. The Directors recommend the resolution relating to the
re-appointment of Mr. Balkishan Shankerlal Shah (DIN: 03006486) (who is liable to retire
by rotation), as Director of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 36(3) of the Listing
Regulations and Secretarial Standards on General Meetings, the requisite details of Mr.
Balkishan Shankerlal Shah is furnished in the Annexure to the Notice of the 30th
AGM.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In accordance with Section 149(6) of the Act, its implementing
regulations, and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations, 2015, the Independent
Directors have signed declarations attesting to their compliance with the independence
requirements.
The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied
with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV of the Act. There has
been no change in the circumstances affecting their status of Independent Directors of the
Company. The Independent Directors have also given declaration of compliance with Rules
6(1) and 6(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014,
as amended from time to time, with respect to their name appearing in the data bank of
Independent Directors maintained by The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and that
they are exempt / have cleared the Online Proficiency Assessment Test, as applicable.
In the opinion of the board, there has been no change in the
circumstances which may affect their status as independent directors and the board is
satisfied of the integrity, expertise and experience (including proficiency in terms of
Section 150 (1) of the Act and applicable rules thereunder) to all independent directors
on the board.
MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
During the year under review, the Independent Directors met on November
10, 2023. inter alia, to discuss:
a) Review of the performance of the Non-Independent Directors and the
Board of Directors as a whole.
b) Review the performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into
the account of the views of the Executive and Non- Executive Directors.
c) Assess the quality, content and timeliness of flow of information
between the management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and
reasonably perform its duties.
All the Independent Directors were present in the meeting.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In compliance with the requirements of the Listing Regulations, the
Independent Directors have been familiarized about the Company by the functional heads of
various departments of the Company which includes detailed presentations on the vision and
mission of the Company, its operations, business plans, technologies and also future
outlook of the entire industry.
DISQUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS
During the financial year 2023-2024 under review the Company has
received Form DIR-8 from all Directors as required under the provisions of Section 164(2)
of the Act read with Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014
that none of the Directors of your Company is disqualified; to hold office as director
disqualified as per provision of Section 164(2) of the Act and debarred from holding the
office of a Director pursuant to any order of the SEBI or any such authority in terms of
SEBI letter dated June 14, 2018 and NSE circular dated June 20, 2018 on the subject
"Enforcement of SEBI orders regarding appointment of Directors by Listed
Companies".
The Directors of the Company have made necessary disclosures, as
required under various provisions of the Act.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Pursuant to provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 of Act read with Rule
8 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as
amended, the following persons are to be Key Managerial Personnel of the company;
a. Mr. Shankerlal Bansilal Shah, Chairman and Whole-Time Director
b. Mr. Balkishan Shankerlal Shah, Managing Director
c. Mr. Yash Shankerlal Shah, Joint Managing Director
d. Mr. Manojkumar Jagdishchandra Shah, Chief Financial Officer
e. Mrs. Mansi Harsh Darji, Company Secretary
During the year under review, there is no other change in the Key
Managerial personnel of the Company.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board receives regular communication regarding policy-related
issues as well as other pertinent and important information. Your board currently has
three (3) committees, namely the Audit Committee, the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, and the Stakeholder Relationship Committee, to look into various aspects for
which they have been established in order to provide better corporate governance and
transparency. The terms of reference of these committees are in line with Act.
1. AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors was constituted with the
requirement of the Section 177 of the Act.
During the year under review, five meetings of the Audit Committee were
held i.e. on May 30 2023, September 06 2023, November 10 2023, February 15 2024, March 29,
2024. The intervening gap between two meetings did not exceed one hundred and twenty days.
The details of the Audit Committee meetings attended by its members
during FY 2023-24 are given below:
Sr. Name of Director No. |
Category / Nature of Directorship |
Number of Meetings held during
the FY 2023-24 |
Percentage of attendance |
|
|
Held |
Attended |
|
1. Mr. Satya Narain Mittal |
Chairman, NonExecutive Independent Director |
5 |
5 |
100.00 |
2. Mr. Jaimish Govindbhai Patel |
Member, NonExecutive Independent Director |
5 |
5 |
100.00 |
3. Mr. Shankerlal Bansilal Shah |
Member, Executive Director |
5 |
5 |
100.00 |
The Chief Financial Officer was invited to attend the audit committee
meetings. The Company Secretary of the Company acts as Secretary of the Committee. The
Board of Directors has taken note of and accepted the observations and recommendations
made by the Audit Committee.
2. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Company has constituted a Nomination and Remuneration Committee
pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Act.
During the year under review, one meeting of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee were held i.e. on November 10, 2023.
The details of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee meetings
attended by its members during FY 2023-24 are given below:
Sr. Name of Director No. |
Category / Nature of Directorship |
Number of Meetings held during
the FY 2023-24 |
Percentage of attendance |
|
|
Held |
Attended |
|
1. Mr. Satya Narain |
Chairman, Non- |
1 |
1 |
100.00 |
Mittal |
Executive Independent Director |
|
|
|
2. Mr. Jaimish Govindbhai Patel |
Member, NonExecutive Independent Director |
1 |
1 |
100.00 |
3. Mrs. Ayushi Yash Shah |
Member, NonExecutive Director |
1 |
1 |
100.00 |
The Company Secretary of the Company acts as Secretary of the
Committee.
3. STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
The Company has constituted a Stakeholders Relationship Committee
pursuant to the provisions of Section 178(3) of the Act.
During the year under review, one meeting of the Stakeholders
Relationship Committee was held i.e. on November 10, 2023.
The details of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee meetings
attended by its members during FY 2023-24 are given below:
Sr. Name of Director No. |
Category / Nature of Directorship |
Number of Meetings held during
the FY 2023-24 |
Percentage of attendance |
|
|
Held |
Attended |
|
1. Mr. Satya Narain Mittal |
Chairman, NonExecutive Independent Director |
1 |
1 |
100.00 |
2. Mr. Jaimish Govindbhai Patel |
Member, NonExecutive Independent Director |
1 |
1 |
100.00 |
3. Mr. Shankerlal Bansilal Shah |
Member, NonExecutive Independent Director |
1 |
1 |
100.00 |
The Company Secretary of the Company acts as Secretary of the
Committee.
During the year under review, the Company has not received any investor
complaints from its shareholders.
CORPORATE GOVERANCE
In line with Regulation 15(2) of the Listing Regulations, the
provisions of Corporate Governance shall not apply in respect of the following class of
the Companies:
a. Listed entity having paid up equity share capital not exceeding Rs.
10 Crore and Net worth not exceeding Rs. 25 Crore, as on the last day of the previous
financial year;
b. Listed entity which has listed its specified securities on the SME
Exchange.
Since, our Company falls in the ambit of aforesaid exemption (b); hence
compliance with the provisions of Corporate Governance shall not apply to the Company and
it does not form the part of the Annual Report for the financial year 2023-24.
POSTAL BALLOT
During the financial year ended March 31, 2024, there are no special
resolution was required to be put through postal ballot.
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE-5 OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION)
RULES, 2014
Disclosure required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule-5
of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration) Rules, 2014 have been annexed as
Annexure-B. No employee of the Company was in receipt of the remuneration exceeding the
limits prescribed under Rule 5 (2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, hence, not applicable to the Company.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
In compliance with Section 92(3) and 134(3)(a) of the Act, Annual
Return is uploaded on Company?s website and can be accessed at
www.bahetiindustries.com.
AUDITORS:
STATUTORY AUDITOR
Pursuant to Section 139 of the Act read with rules made thereunder, as
amended, M/s. Jeevan Jagetiya & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.
121335W), were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of your Company for a term of five
years beginning from the conclusion of Annual General Meeting held in year 2023 till the
conclusion of Annual General Meeting held in year 2028 (AGM).
The Board has taken note and M/s. Jeevan Jagetiya & Co., Chartered
Accountants, have confirmed their eligibility under section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Rules framed thereunder as Statutory Auditors of the company. As required under
Listing Regulations, the Auditors have also confirmed that they hold a valid certificate
issued by the peer review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or
disclaimers made by the auditors in their report on the financial statements of the
company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024. The notes on the
Financial Statements referred to in the Auditors? Report are selfexplanatory and do
not call for any comments or explanations.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to requirement of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 the
company has appointed M/s Parth P Shah & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries
(COP: 18640), to undertake the Secretarial Audit and to provide Annual Secretarial
Compliance Report of the company for the financial year 2023-24. Secretarial Audit Report
is given by M/s Parth P Shah & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries and is
attached herewith as Annexure-D.
The observations referred to in the Secretarial Audit Report are
self-explanatory and do not call for any comments or explanations.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
M/s. Wadhawan Pandya & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 129455W),
Ahmedabad are Internal Auditors of the Company. Internal Auditors are appointed by the
Board of Directors of the Company on a yearly basis, based on the recommendation of the
Audit Committee. The Internal Auditors report their findings on the internal audit of the
Company, to the Audit Committee on a periodic basis. The scope of internal audit is
approved by the Audit Committee.
DISCLOSURE, AS TO WHETHER MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS:
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost
Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, (including any statutory modifications and re-enactments
thereof) the cost audit records maintained by the company in respect of its manufactured
by the Company is required to be audited.
As per the requirement of Section 148(3) of the Act read with the
Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors have,
based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, appointed M/s. Anuj Aggarwal &
Co., Cost Accountant, Ahmedabad (Firm Registration No. 102409) to audit the cost accounts
of the company for the financial year 2023-24. As required under the Act, necessary
resolution seeking members? ratification for the remuneration payable to Anuj
Aggarwal & Co., is forming part of the notice convening Annual General Meeting of the
company for the financial year 2023-24.
The Cost Audit Report for the financial year 2023-24 will be submitted
to the Central Government in the prescribed format.
REPORTING OF FRAUD
In pursuance to the provisions of Section 143(12) of the Act, the
Statutory Auditors had not reported any incident of frauds (other than those which are
reportable to the Central Government) to the Board of Directors of the Company during the
financial year under review.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS & THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has an adequate system of the internal controls to ensure
that all its assets are protected against loss from unauthorized use or disposition and
further that those transactions are authorised, promptly recorded and reported correctly.
The Company has implemented an effective framework for Internal Financial Controls in
terms of the provisions stipulated under the explanation to Section 134(5)(e) of the Act
for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the
Company?s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of
frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely
preparation of reliable financial information. The Board is of the opinion that the
Company has an effective Internal Financial Controls which is commensurate with the size
and scale of the business operations of the Company for the Financial Year under review.
Adequate internal financial controls with respect to financial statements are in place.
The Company has documented policies and guidelines for this purpose. Its Internal Control
System has been designed to ensure that the financial and other records are reliable for
preparing financial and other statements and for maintaining accountability of assets.
The internal audit and the management review supplement the process
implementation of effective internal control. The Audit Committee of the Board deals with
accounting matters, financial reporting and internal controls and regularly interacts with
the Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors and Management in dealing with matters within
its terms of reference. No reportable material weakness in the design or implementation
was observed during the financial year under review.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the year under review, the company has complied with the
provisions of Secretarial Standards issued by Institute of Company Secretaries of India to
the extent applicable.
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, The Company has not accepted any deposit
any deposit from the public / members pursuant to Section 73 and Section 76 of the Act
read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to
time, and hence as on March 31, 2024, there are no deposits outstanding, except as
required statutorily and which have been unclaimed at the end of the year under review
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions that were entered into during the
financial year were on an arm?s length basis and were in the ordinary course of
business and were placed before the Audit Committee and also before the Board for their
review and approval. The related party transactions entered into by the Company with the
related parties during the financial year under review, are disclosed in Form AOC-2
annexed as Annexure-C as per Section 134(3)(h) of the Act read with Rule 8 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
In line with the provisions of the Act the Company has formulated a
Related Party Transactions Policy for determining materiality of Related Party
Transactions and also the manner for dealing with Related Party Transactions. The Related
Party Transactions Policy is uploaded on the Company?s website. The Company has
maintained a register under Section 189 of the Act and particulars of Related Party
Transactions are entered in the Register, whenever applicable. Further, Related Party
disclosures in compliance with the applicable Accounting Standards have been given in the
Notes to the Financial Statements. The Related Party Transaction policy is placed on the
Company?s website i.e. www.bahetiindustries.com
None of the Independent Directors have any pecuniary relationship with
your Company.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END
OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
There was no application made and proceeding initiated / pending under
the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, by any Financial and/or Operational Creditors
against your Company during the year under review. As on the date of this report, there is
no application or proceeding pending against your Company under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME
OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
It is not applicable to the Company during the year under review.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF
THE COMPANY
There are no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial
position of the Company which have occurred between the financial year of the Company to
which the financial statements relate and the date of signing of this report.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS,
COURTS AND TRIBUNALS
During the year under review, there are no significant and material
orders passed by the regulators/courts or tribunals that could impact the going concern
status and operations of the Company in future.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR?)
The provisions of the Corporate Social Responsibility as contained
under section 135 of the Act are applicable on the Company.
The CSR policy is available on the website of your Company. The Annual
Report on CSR activities is annexed as Annexure E and forms part of this report. The
Company has spent more than 2% of the average net profits of your Company, during the
three years immediately preceding financial year.
COMPANY?S POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS? APPOINTMENT, PAYMENT
OF REMUNERATION AND DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy was developed by the Board of
Directors of your Company in order to ensure compliance with Section 178 of the Act, as
well as any other applicable laws. The Company?s policy on Directors?
appointment and remuneration and other matters as provided in Section 178(3) of the Act is
available on the website of the Company at and has been displayed on website
www.bahetiindustries.com.
The policy lays down a framework in relation to remuneration of
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management of the Company. The Policy
broadly lays down the guiding principles, philosophy and the basis for payment of
remuneration to Executive and Non-executive Directors (by way of sitting fees and
commission), Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management. The policy also provides the
criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and Independence of Director
and criteria for appointment and removal of Directors Key Managerial Personnel / Senior
Management and performance evaluation which are considered by the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors.
ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARD PERFORMANCE AND PERFORMANCE OF ITS
COMMITTEES AND OF INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations the Board
has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, the performance of the
Directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its committees?.
In a separate meeting of independent directors, performance of
non-independent directors, performance of the Board as a whole, performance of the
Committee(s) of the Board and performance of the Chairman was evaluated, taking into
account the views of other directors.
LISTING FEES
The Company?s equity shares are listed under the SME Segment of
the National Stock Exchange of India Limited ("NSE") popularly known as NSE
EMERGE Platform since December 08, 2022. The Company confirms that it has paid the annual
listing fees for the Financial Year 2024-25 to the NSE.
PROHIBITION OF INSIDER TRADING
In terms of the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended ("SEBI PIT
Regulations"), the Company has adopted the revised "Code of Conduct to Regulate,
Monitor and Report Trading by Insiders" ("the Code"). The Code is
applicable to promoters, all directors, designated persons and connected persons and their
immediate relatives, who are expected to have access to unpublished price sensitive
information relating to the Company. The Company has also formulated a Code of
Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information
(UPSI)? in compliance with the PIT Regulations.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The process of identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing risks is known
as risk management. This is preceded by coherent initiatives aimed at minimizing, oversee,
and ameliorate (or control) the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to
maximize opportunities for achievement. The Company has established a thorough risk
assessment and minimization process, which is periodically reviewed by the Board. These
processes are examined to make sure executive management effectively manages risk using a
strictly delineated framework. The company has identified the major risks, and processes
and measures for mitigating those risks have been developed in areas like business,
project execution, events, financial, human, environmental, and statutory compliance.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place a Policy for prevention of Sexual Harassment
at the workplace in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. All the employees of the
Company are covered under the said policy. Internal Complaints Committee has been set up
to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. There were no complaints
pending for the Redressal at the beginning of the year and no complaints received during
the financial year.
VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
In compliance with Section 177 of the Act and Regulation 22 of the
Listing Regulations, your company has implemented a whistleblower policy and created the
necessary vigil mechanism for directors and employees to enable the reporting of sincere
concerns about improper or unethical behavior without fear of vengeance.
Your company's vigil mechanism offers sufficient protections against
victimization of directors and employees who use it, as well as, in exceptional
circumstances, direct access to the chairman of the audit committee. Access to the
Chairman of the Audit Committee has never been denied to anyone. The aforementioned policy
can be found on your company's website at www.bahetiindustries.com.
HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Your Company's Health and Safety Policy commits to comply with
applicable legal and other requirements connected with occupational Health, Safety and
Environment matters and provide a healthy and safe work environment to all employees of
the Company.
WEBSITE
In compliance with Regulation 46 of Listing Regulations, your company
maintains a fully functional website with the domain name www.bahetiindustries.com. The
website serves as a comprehensive source of basic information about our company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read
with Rule 8(3) of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is attached as Annexure - A to
this Report.
GREEN INITIATIVES
The Notice of the AGM and the Annual Report 2023-24 are being sent only
electronically to Members whose email addresses are registered with the company or
depositories in accordance with Regulation 36 of the Listing Regulations. Members may take
note that the Notice and Annual Report for 20232024 will also be accessible at the website
of the Company i.e. www.bahetiindustries.com.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
The annual report including those which relate to the directors?
report, management discussion and analysis report may contain certain statements on the
Company?s intent expectations or forecasts that appear to be forward-looking within
the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations while actual outcomes may differ
materially from what is expressed herein.
APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors thank the Company's employees, customers, vendors,
investors and business partners for their continuous support. The Directors also thank the
Government of India, Governments of various states in India, Governments of various
countries and concerned Government departments and agencies for their co-operation. The
Directors appreciate and value the contribution made by every member of the Baheti family.
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