Mar 31, 2018
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Twenty Fourth Annual Report of the Company together with its Audited Statement of Profit and Loss for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2018 and the Balance Sheet as on that date:
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Particulars |
Standalone |
|
Financial Year |
2017-18 |
2016-17 |
Audited |
Audited |
|
Total Revenue |
41, 258.37 |
29,571.69 |
Profit before Depreciation, Finance Costs and Tax |
3,104.39 |
2,645.69 |
Less: Depreciation |
827.43 |
572.91 |
Less: Finance Costs |
821.34 |
662.78 |
Profit before Tax |
1,455.62 |
1,410.00 |
Less: Provision for Tax |
||
(a) Current Tax |
331.75 |
423.00 |
(b) Deferred Tax (Assets)/ Liability |
103.65 |
90.43 |
(c) Short Provision for Tax for earlier years |
- |
7.51 |
Profit after Tax |
1,020.22 |
889.07 |
Other Comprehensive (Income)/ Loss |
0.28 |
1.98 |
Total Comprehensive Income For The Year |
1,019.94 |
887.09 |
Dividend Paid |
152.38 |
82.69 |
Tax on Dividend Paid |
31.02 |
16.83 |
Balance carried to Other Equity |
836.54 |
787.57 |
*These financial results have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 as amended by the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) (Amendments) Rules, 2016. The Company has adopted Ind AS from April 01, 2017 for the first time and accordingly these financial results are Ind AS 101 (First Time Adoption of Indian Accounting Standards) compliant.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The total Revenue of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2018, was Rs.41, 258.37 Lakhs as compared previous year''s total Revenue of Rs. 29,571.69 Lakhs thus indicating an impressive increase of 39.52% over the previous year. Further, Profit before Tax and Profit after Tax were Rs.1455.62 Lakhs and Rs.1020.22 Lakhs respectively during the year under review as against Rs.1410.00 Lakhs and Rs.889. 07 Lakhs in the corresponding previous year.
STATE OF AFFAIRS & BUSINESS OVERVIEW
As you are aware, your Company is well segmented as it is engaged in business of (i) manufacturing and trading of Bitumen & value added Bituminous Products and has bulk bitumen storage facilities at Karwar, Haldia, Kakinada & Dighi (ii) has large fleet of specialized Bulk Bitumen & LPG Tankers (Logistics) (iii) generates power through wind mills situated in Jaiselmer and Dhulia and last but not the least has an Authorized workshop of Ashok Leyland as Shahpur, Maharashtra. The state of affairs of the Company and the Business Scenario is very good and your Company is on the path of growth and development.
For more details, please refer to the Chapter on Management Discussion and Analysis for industry and business scenario.
DIVIDEND
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of Rs.1.50 per equity share of the face value of Rs.10/- each for the financial year ended March 31, 2018. The dividend payout is subject to approval of the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, the Company allotted 1,00,000 Equity Shares of the Face Value of Rs.10/- each upon conversion of 1,00,000 fully convertible warrants (out of total 5,00,000 fully convertible warrants), which were issued earlier under SEBI Preferential Issue Regulations, at an exercise price of Rs.345/ - per warrant (including premium). Consequently, post conversion, the Issued and paid up capital of the Company was increased from Rs.10,15,87,470/- to Rs.10,25,87,470/-. These newly converted equity shares are at par with the existing equity shares and were Listed on BSE and NSE with effect from March 01, 2018.
AMOUNT TO BE CARRIED TO OTHER EQUITY
The Company has transferred Rs.836.54 Lakhs to the Other Equity for the F.Y. March 31, 2018 after appropriating Rs..152.38 Lakhs towards dividend paid for the F.Y. ended March 31, 2017 and '' 31.02 Lakhs towards dividend tax paid thereon.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
As at March 31, 2018, the Capital Expenditure during the year under review amounted to Rs.1,799.72 Lakhs including Work in Progress (WIP) amounted to Rs.40.69 Lakhs.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Consolidated Financial Results have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 as amended by the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) (Amendments) Rules, 2016. The Company has adopted Ind AS from April 01, 2017 for the first time and accordingly these financial results are Ind AS 101 (First Time Adoption of Indian Accounting Standards) compliant.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
Bituminex Cochin Pvt Ltd (BCPL), is the Wholly Owned Subsidiary (W.O.S) of your Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement containing salient features of the financial statements of the Company''s Subsidiary in Form AOC-1 is attached to the financial statements of the Company. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements along with relevant documents and separate audited accounts in respect of subsidiary are available on the website of the Company: www.aicltd.in.
There are no joint ventures or associate companies as defined under the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder, as amended.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY, BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year and the date of the Report except as stated hereinafter.(i) It may be recalled that in the previous Report, we had mentioned that Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) had raised LBT demand on erstwhile merged Company, Agarwal Petrochem Private Limited for the period Jan-Jun 2017, which in line with others Petitioners, had filed a Writ Petition in the Hon''ble Bombay High Court, which as an interim relief has directed the PMC not to initiate any coercive action against the petitioners till the further orders. Accordingly, the actual financial impact of such demand are not known due to pending assessments. (ii) The Asst. Commissioner of Customs, Kakinada had filed three Appeals with The Commissioner ( Appeals), Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, Guntur, after the Review Orders were passed by the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), to set aside three Orders-in-Original, two dated 08.11.2017 and one dated 30.11.2017 respectively, passed by the Asst. Commissioner of Customs, Kakinada sanctioning thereby Special Additional Duty refunds aggregating to Rs.86.55 Lakhs to the Company. The Commissioner (Appeals), Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, Guntur vide its three Orders dated 29.06.2018, set aside all three Orders-in-Original passed by the Asst. Commissioner of Customs, Kakinada as stated herein above and allowed all three Applications filed by the Asst. Commissioner of Customs, Kakinada. In this regard, against the aforesaid three Orders passed by the Commissioner (Appeals), Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, Guntur, your Company proposes to file with the respective Appeals with the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal at Hyderabad soon. (iii) The erstwhile merged Company, Agarwal Petrochem Private Limited had filed an Appeal before the Commissioner of Central Tax (Appeals- I ), Mumbai against the Order-in-Original dated 19.01.2017 passed by the Asstt. Commissioner, Service Tax-I wherein a total service tax demand of Rs.13.96 Lakhs was confirmed and imposed a penalty of the equal amount for the periods April 2010 to March 2015. However, vide Order dated 29/06/2018, the Commissioner of Central Tax (Appeals- I), Mumbai has dismissed the appeal filed by the Company and upheld the Order-in-Original as stated above. In this regard, against the Order dated 29/06/2018 passed by the Commissioner of Central Tax (Appeals- I), your Company proposes to file an Appeal with the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai, shortly.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls commensurate with the size, scale and nature of its operations. The Internal Auditor monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control systems in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of the Company.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy to provide a mechanism for the Directors and employees to report genuine concerns about any unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company''s Code of Conduct. The provisions of this policy are in line with the provisions of Section 177 (9) of the Act and as per Regulation 22(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015. The Whistle Blower Policy can be accessed on the Company''s website - www.aicltd.in.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Company has in place an Audit Committee in terms of the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder and Regulation 18 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The details relating to the same are given in Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Board Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013, (âTHE ACTâ)
Particulars of loans given, investments made and securities provided are mentioned in the financial statement under Note 3, 6, 10 and 13 of the said statement. Your Company has not provided any guarantee or given security in connection with loan to any other body corporate or person.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee, details of which are set out in the Corporate Governance Report. The Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy, pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 of the Act, which has a Risk Management framework to identify and evaluate business risks and opportunities. This framework seeks to create transparency, minimize adverse impact on business objective and enhance the Company''s competitive advantage. The risk framework defines the risk management approach across the enterprise at various levels including documentation and reporting.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP)
In terms of Section 149 of the Act and pursuant to the Regulation 17 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of the Company has optimum combination of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors. The Board also comprises of an Independent Woman Director. For details, please refer to Corporate Governance Report attached hereinafter.
In terms of Section 203 of the Act the following were designated as KMP of your Company by the Board:
Mr. Jaiprakash Agarwal - Managing Director
Mr. Lalit Agarwal - Whole Time Director
Mr. Ramchandra Agarwal - Whole Time Director
Mr. Vipin Agarwal - Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Rakesh Bhalla - Vice President - Legal & Company Secretary
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as stipulated under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and as per Regulation 17 SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
BOARD MEETINGS
During the year under review, 7 (Seven) Board Meetings were held and the intervening gap between the meetings did not exceed the period prescribed under the Act, the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
BOARD EFFECTIVENESS
The Company once again emphasize that it has adopted the Governance guidelines which, inter alia, cover aspects related to composition and role of the Board, Directors, Board diversity, definition of independence and mandates of Board Committees. It also covers aspects relating to nomination, appointment, induction and development of Directors, Directors remuneration, Code of Conduct and Board Effectiveness Review.
A. Board Evaluation
During the year under review , the Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, Board Committees and individual Directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the corporate governance requirement as prescribed by Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under Regulation 17(10) of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the Directors on the basis of the criteria such as the Board Composition and structures, effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning, etc.
The Board evaluates performance of the committees after seeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of the criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc. The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) reviewed the performance of the individual Directors on the basis of the criteria such as the contribution of the individual Director to the Board and Committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of Non-Independent Directors, performance of the board as a whole was evaluated, taking into account the views of the Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors. The same was discussed in the Board meeting that followed the meeting of the Independent Directors, at which the performance of the Board, its committees and individual Directors was also discussed.
B. Appointment of Directors and Criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director
Members may please note that the NRC is responsible for developing competency requirements for the Board based on the industry and strategy of the Company. The NRC reviews and meets potential candidates, prior to recommending their nomination to the Board. At the time of appointment, specific requirements for the position, including expert knowledge expected, is communicated to the appointee.
The NRC has formulated the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of Directors in terms of provisions of Section 178 (3) of the Act and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015. Independence: A Director will be considered as an ''Independent Director'' if he/ she meets with the criteria for ''Independence'' as laid down in the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Competency: A transparent Board nomination process is in place that encourages diversity of thought, experience, knowledge, perspective, age and gender. It is ensured that the Board has a mix of members with different educational qualifications, knowledge and with adequate experience in banking and finance, accounting and taxation, economics, legal and regulatory matters.
Additional Positive Attributes:
- The Directors should not have any other pecuniary relationship with the Company, its subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures and the Company''s promoters, except as provided under law.
- The Directors should maintain an arm''s length relationship between themselves and the employees of the Company, as also with the Directors and employees of its subsidiaries, associates, joint ventures, promoters and stakeholders for whom the relationship with these entities is material.
- The Directors should not be the subject of proved allegations of illegal or unethical behavior, in their Private or professional lives.
- The Directors should have the ability to devote sufficient time to the affairs of the Company.
C. Remuneration Policy
The Company had adopted a Remuneration Policy, subject to review from time to time for the Directors, KMP and other employees, pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Regulation 19(4) read with Part B of Schedule II of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The key principles governing the Company''s Remuneration Policy are as follows:
Remuneration for Independent Directors and Non-Independent Non-Executive Directors
- Independent Directors (ID) and Non-Independent Non-Executive Directors (NINED) may be paid sitting fees for attending the meetings of the Board and of Committees of which they may be members.
- Overall remuneration should be reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate Directors aligned to the requirements of the Company, taking into consideration the challenges faced by the Company and its future growth imperatives.
- Remuneration paid should be reflective of the size of the Company, complexity of the sector/ industry/ Company''s operations and the Company''s capacity to pay the remuneration and be consistent with recognized best practices.
- The remuneration payable to Directors shall be inclusive of any remuneration payable for services rendered in any other capacity, unless the services rendered are of a professional nature and the NRC is of the opinion that the Director possesses requisite qualification for the practice of the profession.
It may be noted that the Independent Directors of the Company have voluntarily foregone remuneration of any type and kind including sitting fee and accordingly no payment is made to them in this regard.
Remuneration for Managing Director (MD)/ Executive Directors (ED)/ Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)/ rest of the Employees
- The extent of overall remuneration should be sufficient to attract and retain talented and qualified individuals suitable for every role. Hence remuneration should be market competitive, driven by the role played by the individual, reflective of the size of the Company, complexity of the sector/ industry/ Company''s operations and the Company''s capacity to pay, consistent with recognized best practices and aligned to any regulatory requirements.
- Basic/ fixed salary is provided to all employees to ensure that there is a steady income in line with their skills and experience.
It is affirmed that the remuneration paid to Managing Director, Whole Time Directors and KMP is as per the Remuneration Policy of the Company. Presently no remuneration or sitting fee, of whatsoever kind and nature, is paid to any Independent Director.
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
The Company has formulated a policy on ''Protection of Women''s Rights at Workplace'' as per the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. This has been widely disseminated.
There were no cases of sexual harassment received by the Company during the F.Y. 2017-18.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS
During the year under review, no significant material orders were passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company''s operations.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the year under review.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ON BOARD AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Board Meetings and Annual General Meetings.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
At the ensuing Twenty Fourth Annual General Meeting of the Company, the Members will be requested to ratify the reappointment of M/s Ladha Singhal & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai as the Auditors of the Company to hold office from the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting at such remuneration as may be mutually agreed upon between the Board of Directors of the Company and the Auditors They have confirmed their eligibility to the effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the prescribed limits under the Act and they are not disqualified for re-appointment.
The notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditors'' Report are self explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditors'' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in Form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as ANNEXURE - I.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
The Board of Directors of your Company has appointed Mr. P. M. Vala, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. FCS - 5193, CP No.- 4237) to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2017-18. The Secretarial Audit Report in Form No. MR-3 for the financial year ended March 31, 2018 is annexed herewith as ANNEXURE - II. The report does not contain any qualifications, reservation or adverse remarks.
COST AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactments thereof, for the time being in force), the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Vinayak Kulkarni, Cost Accountant (Membership No. - 28559) as the Cost Auditors to conduct the cost records of the Company for relevant segments for the financial year ending March 31, 2018.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
As required under Section 134(3)(M) of the Act, read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the information relating to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo, during the financial year ended March 31, 2018 is given as below :
(A) Conservation of Energy:
As stated in the Director''s Report of previous financial year, conservation of energy is an ongoing process and in this regard, your Company ensures optimal use of energy, avoid wastages and attempts to conserve energy as best as possible. However, no significant investments were made in this regard during the year under review.
(B) Technology Absorption:
As mentioned in the previous Report, your Company continues to adopt technology absorption techniques which are effective and have been successfully carried out for many years now. In its endeavor to improve constantly, your Company ensures regular monitoring and reviewing of the existing technology and always attempts if the same can be modified, upgraded or improved upon for increased and better operations. However, no specific research and development activities were carried out during the year under review.
(C) Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Particulars |
F.Y. 2017-18 |
Earnings |
NIL |
Outgo |
19559.33 |
DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO SECTION 197(12) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 READ WITH COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) AMENDMENT RULES, 2016
Disclosure pursuant to the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016 is attached herewith as per ANNEXURE- III.
However, since there were no employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limit set out in the aforesaid amended rules, the particulars of employees required to be furnished pursuant to Section 197 (12) read with Rule 5 (2) and Rule 5 (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personal) Amendment Rules, 2016 does not form part of this annual report.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company did not accept any Fixed Deposits from the public and no fixed deposits were outstanding or unclaimed as on March 31, 2018.
STATUS OF UNCLAIMED/ UNPAID DIVIDEND AMOUNTS
The status of unclaimed/ unpaid Dividend amounts as on March 31, 2018: Rs. 15.10 Lakhs
BORROWINGS AND DEBT SERVICING
During the year under review, your Company has met all its obligations towards repayment of principal and interest on loans availed.
LISTING OF SHARES
The equity shares of your Company have been listed on the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The listing fees for the year 2018-19 have been duly paid.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Your Directors state and confirm that:
(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2018, the applicable accounting standards read with requirements set out under Schedule III to the Act, have been followed and that there are no material departures from the same;
(ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2018 and of the profits of the Company for the year ended on that date;
(iii) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(iv) the Directors have prepared the accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2018 on a ''going concern'' basis;
(v) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively;
(vi) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and are operating effectively.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company ensures maintaining highest standards of corporate governance as per corporate governance requirements formulated by SEBI. The report on Corporate Governance as per SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms an integral part of the Annual Report. (ANNEXURE - IV). The requisite certificate from the Auditors of the Company confirming compliance with the conditions of corporate governance is attached to report on corporate governance.
MANAGEMENT''S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management''s Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under Regulation 34(2) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. (ANNEXURE - V).
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions entered during the F. Y. 2017-18 were approved by the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee and were also consented by the members in the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on September 30, 2017 in accordance with Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder (as amended) and as per earlier Listing Agreements and subsequently on the basis of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Details of related party transactions entered during the F. Y. 2017-18 are placed under ANNEXURE -VI as per Form AOC-2 attached with this Board Report. The Policy on materiality of related party transactions may be accessed on the Company''s website- www.aicltd.in
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee comprises of Mr. Jaiprakash Agarwal, Managing Director, Mr. Lalit Agarwal, Whole Time Director and Mr. Jaswant D. Sharma, an Independent Director. Mr. Jaiprakash Agarwal, Managing Director, is the Chairman of the Committee.
The details of the various projects and programs which can be undertaken by the Company as a part of its CSR Policy framework is available on its website www.aicltd.in.
The disclosures required to be given under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 are given in ANNEXURE- VII forming part of this Board Report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the contribution made by employees towards the success and growth of your Company. Your Directors also thank all the shareholders, investors, customers, vendors, bankers, business partners, government and regulatory authorities for their continued co-operation and support.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Jaiprakash Agarwal
Managing Director
Date: August 30, 2018 Place: Mumbai
Registered Office:
Eastern Court, Unit No. 201-202,
Plot No. 12, V. N. Purav Marg,
S. T. Road, Chembur, Mumbai - 400071.
Mar 31, 2015
DEAR MEMBERS,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Twenty First Annual
Report of the Company together with its Audited Statement of Profit and
Loss for the year ended March 31, 2015 and the Balance Sheet as on that
date:
FINANCIALS RESULTS
(Rs. In Lacs)
Particulars Standalone
Financial Year 2014-2015 2013-2014
Audited Audited
Total Income 22007.70 17704.36
Profit before Depreciation, Finance
Costs and Tax 1635.00 1372.41
Less: Depreciation 421.60 414.69
Less: Finance Costs 387.23 325.41
Profit before Tax 826.17 632.31
Less: Provision for Tax
(a) Current Tax 185.00 127.00
(b) Deferred Tax( Assets)/ Liability 27.36 (20.18)
(c) Short Provision for Tax for earlier years 2.18 -
(d) Mat Credit Utilisation 32.39 28.91
Profit after Tax 579.24 496.58
Add: Balance brought forward from the previous
year 1622.82 1215.95
Amount available for Appropriation 2202.05 1712.53
Appropiations
Proposed Dividend 82.69 77.18
Tax on Dividend 16.01 12.52
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 2103.35 1622.82
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND THE STATE OF AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY
Your Directors are pleased to report that the total Income for the year
ended March 31, 2015 was Rs. 22007.70 Lacs as compared to previous
year's total income of Rs. 17704.36 Lacs thus registering an increase
of 24.30 % over the previous year. Consequently, Profits before Tax
increased by 30.65 %., Profit After Tax by 16.64 % and Cash Profits by
9.82%.
Please refer to the Chapter on Management Discussion and Analysis for
detailed analysis of the performance of the Company, regarding business
scenario and new expansion project initiated during the financial year
ended March 31, 2015
DIVIDEND
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of Rs.1.50 per equity share
of the face value of Rs.10/ each. for the financial year ended March
31, 2015. The dividend payout is subject to approval of the members at
the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 ("The Act ") and Accounting
Standard (AS) - 21 on Consolidated Financial Statements, the audited
consolidated financial statement is provided in this Annual Report.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
Bituminex Cochin Pvt Ltd (BCPL), is the Wholly Owned Subsidiary (W.O.S
) of your Company.
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and its Wholly
Owned Subsidiary prepared in accordance with the relevant Accounting
Standards of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, duly
audited by the Statutory Auditors, form a part of the Annual Report and
are reflected in the Consolidated Accounts.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement
containing salient features of the financial statements of the
Company's subsidiaries in Form AOC-1 is attached to the financial
statements of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial
statement of the Company, consolidated financial statements along with
relevant documents and separate audited accounts in respect of
subsidiary are available on the website of the Company.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management's Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review,
as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Stock
Exchanges is presented in a separate section forming part of this
Annual Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, with
regard to Corporate Social Responsibility shall be applicable with
effect from the financial year 2015-16.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls
commensurate with the size, scale and nature of its operations. The
Internal Auditor monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of
internal control systems in the Company, its compliance with operating
systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of the
Company.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy to provide a mechanism
for the Directors and employees to report genuine concerns about any
unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the
Company's Code of Conduct. The provisions of this policy are in line
with the provisions of Section 177 (9) of the Act and the revised
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. The Whistle Blower Policy can be
accessed on the Company's website- www.aicltd.in.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in Form
MGT-9 is annexed herewith as Annexure I.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Details pertaining to the composition of Audit Committee are included
in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Annual
Report.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All Related Party Transactions (RPTs) that were entered into during the
financial year were on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course
of business. However, as abundant precaution, the requisite approvals
of the Audit Committee, the Board and Members were duly obtained. The
Policy on materiality of related party transactions may be accessed on
the Company's website- www.aicltd.in.
Yours Directors draw attention of the members to Discussion and
Analysis Report for the year under review, attached to this Annual
Report for related party disclosures.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013, ("THE ACT")
Particulars of loans given, investments made and securities provided
are mentioned in the financial statement under Note 12, 13, 15 and 18
of the said statement. Your Company has not provided any guarantee or
given security in connection with loan to any other body corporate or
person.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee, details of
which are set out in the Corporate Governance Report.
The Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 134 of the Act, which has a Risk Management
framework to identify and evaluate business risks and opportunities.
This framework seeks to create transparency, minimize adverse impact on
business objective and enhance the Company's competitive advantage. The
risk framework defines the risk management approach across the
enterprise at various levels including documentation and reporting.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP)
In terms of Section 149 of the Act and pursuant to the provisions of
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, the
Members, in the previous Annual General Meeting of the Company held on
September 30, 2014, appointed Mr. Jaswant D. Sharma, Mr. Rajkumar
Mehta, Mr. Harikrishna Patni and Mr. Alok Bharara, and Ms. Priti Lodha
(Woman Director) as Independent Directors of the Company for a period
of five years commencing from September 30, 2014. Mr. R. T. Rajguroo,
an Independent Director resigned from the Board with effect from
16/4/2014 and the Board placed on record its appreciation for his
valuable contribution to the progress of the Company.
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent
Directors confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as
prescribed both under the Act and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement
with the Stock Exchanges.
Further, Members in the previous Annual General Meeting of the Company
also, in accordance with the Act and the Articles of Association of the
Company, modified the appointment of Mr. Jaiprakash Agarwal, Mr. Lalit
Agarwal and Mr. Ramchandra Agarwal as Directors, liable to retire by
rotation.
In terms of Section 203 of the Act the following were designated as KMP
of your Company by the Board:
Mr. Jaiprakash Agarwal, Managing Director.
Mr. Lalit Agarwal, Whole Time Director Mr. Ramchandra Agarwal, Whole
Time Director Mr. Rakesh Bhalla, - CFO & Company Secretary BOARD
MEETINGS
During the year under review, 12 (Twelve) Board Meetings were held and
the intervening gap between the meetings did not exceed the period
prescribed under the Act, the details of which are given in the
Corporate Governance Report.
BOARD EFFECTIVENESS
The Company has adopted the Governance guidelines which, inter alia,
cover aspects related to composition and role of the Board, Directors,
Board diversity, definition of independence, Director's term and
Committees of the Board. It also covers aspects relating to nomination,
appointment, induction and development of Directors, Directors
remuneration, Code of Conduct, Board Effectiveness Review and mandates
of Board Committees.
A. Board Evaluation
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own
performance, Board Committees and individual Directors pursuant to the
provisions of the Act and the corporate governance requirement as
prescribed by Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under Clause 49
of the Listing Agreement.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking
inputs from the Directors on the basis of the criteria such as the
Board Composition and structures, effectiveness of board processes,
information and functioning, etc.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the Board after
seeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of the criteria
such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee
meetings, etc. The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
(NRC) reviewed the performance of the individual Directors on the basis
of the criteria such as the contribution of the individual Director to
the Board and Committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be
discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in
meetings, etc.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of
Non-Independent Directors, performance of the board as a whole was
evaluated, taking into account the views of the Executive Directors and
Non-Executive Directors. The same was discussed in the Board meeting
that followed the meeting of the Independent Directors, at which the
performance of the Board, its committees and individual Directors was
also discussed.
B. Appointment of Directors and Criteria for determining
qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director
The NRC is responsible for developing competency requirements for the
Board based on the industry and strategy of the Company. The NRC
reviews and meets potential candidates, prior to recommending their
nomination to the Board. At the time of appointment, specific
requirements for the position, including expert knowledge expected, is
communicated to the appointee
The NRC has formulated the criteria for determining qualifications,
positive attributes and independence of Directors in terms of
provisions of Section 178 (3) of the Act and Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement as stated under:
Independence: A Director will be considered as an 'Independent
Director' if he/ she meets with the criteria for 'Independence' as laid
down in the Act, Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
Competency: A transparent Board nomination process is in place that
encourages diversity of thought, experience, knowledge, perspective,
age and gender. It is ensured that the Board has a mix of members with
different educational qualifications, knowledge and with adequate
experience in banking and finance, accounting and taxation, economics,
legal and regulatory matters.
Additional Positive Attributes:
* The Directors should not have any other pecuniary relationship with
the Company, its subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures and the
Company's promoters, except as provided under law.
* The Directors should maintain an arm's length relationship between
themselves and the employees of the Company, as also with the Directors
and employees of its subsidiaries, associates, joint ventures,
promoters and stakeholders for whom the relationship with these
entities is material.
* The Directors should not be the subject of proved allegations of
illegal or unethical behaviour, in their private or professional lives.
* The Directors should have the ability to devote sufficient time to
the affairs of the Company.
C. Remuneration Policy
The Company had adopted a Remuneration Policy, subject to review from
time to time for the Directors, KMP and other employees, pursuant to
the provisions of the Act and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. The
key principles governing the Company's Remuneration Policy are as
follows:
Remuneration for Independent Directors and Non-Independent
Non-Executive Directors
* Independent Directors (ID) and Non-Independent Non-Executive
Directors (NINED) may be paid sitting fees for attending the meetings
of the Board and of Committees of which they may be members.
* Overall remuneration should be reasonable and sufficient to attract,
retain and motivate Directors aligned to the requirements of the
Company, taking into consideration the challenges faced by the Company
and its future growth imperatives.
* Remuneration paid should be reflective of the size of the Company,
complexity of the sector/ industry/Company's
operations and the Company's capacity to pay the remuneration and be
consistent with recognized best practices.
* The remuneration payable to Directors shall be inclusive of any
remuneration payable for services rendered in any other capacity,
unless the services rendered are of a professional nature and the NRC
is of the opinion that the Director possesses requisite qualification
for the practice of the profession.
Remuneration for Managing Director (MD)/ Executive Directors (ED)/ Key
Managerial Personnel (KMP)/ rest of the Employees ,
* The extent of overall remuneration should be sufficient to attract
and retain talented and qualified individuals suitable for every role.
Hence remuneration should be market competitive, driven by the role
played by the individual, reflective of the size of the Company,
complexity of the sector/ industry/ Company's operations and the
Company's capacity to pay, consistent with recognized best practices
and aligned to any regulatory requirements.
* Basic/ fixed salary is provided to all employees to ensure that there
is a steady income in line with their skills and experience.
It is affirmed that the remuneration paid to Directors, KMP and all
other employees is as per the Remuneration Policy of the Company.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS
During the year under review, no significant material orders were
passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going
concern status and the Company's operations.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
At the Annual General Meeting, the Members will be requested to ratify
the re-appointment of M/s Ladha Singhal & Associates, Chartered
Accountants, 209, Apollo Complex, R.K.Singh Marg, Off. Parsi Panchayat
Road, Near Sona Udyog, Andheri [East], Mumbai - 400069, as the Auditors
of the Company to hold office from the conclusion of this Annual
General Meeting till the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting
at such remuneration as may be mutually agreed upon between the Board
of Directors of the Company and the Auditors. They have confirmed their
eligibility to the effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be
within the prescribed limits under the Act and they are not
disqualified for re-appointment.
The notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditors' Report
are self explanatory and donot call for any further comments. The
Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or
adverse remark.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
The Board of Directors of your Company has appointed Mr. PM. Vala,
Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No.4237-FCS- 5193, CP- 4237 )
to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial
year 2014-15. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as
Annexure II. The report does not contain any qualifications,
reservation or adverse remarks.
COST AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 and other applicable
provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies ( Cost
Records and Audit ) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory
modification(s) or re-enactments thereof, for the time being in force),
the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Vinayak Kulkarni,
Cost Accountant (Membership No - 28559 ) as the Cost Auditors to
conduct the cost records of the Company for relevant segments for the
financial year ending March 31,2016.,
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
As required under Section 134(3)(M) of the Act, read with Rule 8 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the information relating to
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo, during the financial year ended March 31, 2015 is
given as below :
(A) Conservation of Energy
a) The following measures are taken for conservation of electrical
energy:
(i) Energy consumption remains under strict vigil of the factory
management.
(ii) Evenly distribution of loads throughout the day reduces the
maximum demand which improvise plant and equipment efficiency.
(iii) improvisation of power factor by using right type of power
improvement capacitors.
b) Additional Investments and proposals, if any, being implemented for
reduction of consumption of energy. A few proposals in this regard are
under consideration of the Company.
c) Impact of measures (a) and (b) results in reduction in number of
units consumed and consequently lowering of overall cost of production.
(B) Technology Absorption:
Company uses indigenous technology for our operations and the
management keeps on reviewing and analyzing the means and methods by
which the existing technology can be modified, upgraded or improved
upon for better operations. It has yet to establish a separate research
and development division for this purpose.
(C) Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Particulars F.Y 2014-15
Earnings NIL
Outgo 2591.78
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES.
The disclosure required to be furnished pursuant to Section 197 (12)
read with Rule 5 (1) of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is appended as Annexure III to this
report.
However, since there were no employees drawing remuneration in excess
of the limits set out in the aforesaid rules, the particulars of
employees required to be furnished pursuant to Section 197 (12) read
with Rule 5 (2) and Rule 5 (3) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 does not forms part
of this Annual Report.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company did not accept any Fixed Deposits from the public and no
fixed deposits were outstanding or unclaimed as on March 31, 2015.
LISTING OF SHARES
The equity shares of your Company have been listed on the BSE and the
National Stock Exchange .The listing fees for the year 2015-16 have
been duly paid.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Your Directors state and confirm that:
(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year
ended March 31, 2015, the applicable accounting standards read with
requirements set out under Schedule III to the Act , have been followed
and that there are no material departures from the same;
(ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at March 31, 2015 and of the profits of the Company
for the year ended on that date.
(iii) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Act, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(iv) the Directors have prepared the accounts for the financial year
ended March 31, 2015 on a 'going concern' basis;
(v) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such financial controls are adequate
and are operating effectively;
(vi) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance
with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are
adequate and are operating effectively.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company ensures maintaining highest standards of corporate
governance as per corporate governance requirements formulated by SEBI.
The report on Corporate Governance as per Listing Agreement forms an
integral part of the Annual Report. The requisite certificate from the
Auditors of the Company confirming compliance with the conditions of
corporate governance is attached to report on corporate governance.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors express their deep sense of appreciation for the
contribution made by the employees to the significant improvement in
the operations of the Company.
The Directors also thank all their Bankers, Members, Customers,
Lenders, Vendors, Business Partners, and all concerned Regulatory
Authorities for their continued co-operation and support.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/-
Place : Mumbai Jaiprakash Agarwal
Date : August 29, 2015 Chairman
Registered Office:
Eastern Court, Unit No. 201-202, Plot No. 12,
V.N. Purav Marg. S.T. Road,
Chembur, Mumbai - 400071.
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Directors are pleased to present the Twentieth Annual Report and
Audited Statement of Accounts for the Year ended March 31, 2014.
FINANCIALS RESULTS
( Rs In Lacs )
Particulars F.Y 2013-2014 F.Y 2012-2013
Total Income 17,704.37 11,654.51
Total Expenditure 17,072.06 11,145.56
Profit before Interest & Depreciation 1,372.41 1,100.10
Interest 325.41 201.44
Depreciation 414.69 389.70
Profit Before Tax 632.31 508.96
Provision for taxation
a) Current tax 127.00 101.83
b) Mat Tax Credit 28.92 73.40
c) Deferred tax (20.19) (2.09)
Profit after Tax 496.58 335.82
Balance brought forward from earlier year 2874.38 806.29
Profit available for appropriation 3,370.96 2,935.25
APPROPRIATIONS :
Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares 77.18 52.37
Dividend Distribution Tax 12.52 8.50
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 3,281.26 2,874.38
DIVIDEND:
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of '' 1.40 per equity share
of '' 10 each for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2014.
OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE:
Please refer to the Chapter on Management Discussion and Analysis for
detailed analysis of the performance of the Company during the
Financial Year ended March 31, 2014.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
In terms of Clause 49, of the Listing Agreement, the Corporate
Governance Report is annexed as "Annexure A" forming part of this
Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
Management discussion and Analysis Report as required under Clause 49
of the Listing Agreement is annexed as "Annexure B" forming part of
this Report.
FIXED DEPOSITS:
The Company did not take any Fixed Deposits from the public and no
fixed deposits were outstanding or unclaimed as on March 31,2014.
LISTING OF SHARES:
The equity shares of your Company have been listed on the National
Stock Exchange with effect from May 26, 2014, in addition to the Stock
Exchange, Mumbai, where the shares had already been listed. The listing
fees for the year 2014-15 have been duly paid.
ING VYSYA BANK
During the year under review, ING Vsysa Bank started extending working
capital facilities to the Company along with Yes Bank under the Multi
Banking arrangement.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
The industrial relations during the year under review remained
harmonious and cordial. Your Directors wish to place on record their
appreciation for the excellent co-operation received from all cadres of
employees at various units of the Company.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Board of
Directors of the Company hereby state and confirm that:
1. In the preparation of annual accounts for the year ended, March
31,2014 the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed. There
are no material departures from the applicable accounting standards;
2. 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 under review and of the
profit of the Company for that year;
3. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
4. The Directors have prepared Annual accounts for the year ended March
31, 2014 on a going concern basis. DIRECTORS:
Mr. Jawahar D. Patil , resigned from the Office of Whole Time Director
of the Company with effect from November 15, 2013, due to his personal
compulsions, which was accepted by the Board of Directors of the
Company.
Mr. Ramdas T. Rajguroo, a non executive, independent Director resigned
from the office of Directorship with effect from April 16, 2014.
The Board of Directors place on record its appreciation to above
Directors for their valuable contribution to the progress of the
Company.
SUBSIDIARIES:
Bituminex Cochin Pvt Ltd (BCPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Agarwal
Industrial Corporation Ltd.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide Circular No.51/12/2007-CL-III
dated 8 February 2011 has given a general exemption to all companies in
terms os Section 212[8] of the Companies Act, 1956 with regard to
attaching of the Annual Reports of its Subsidiaries. Accordingly, the
Directors'' Report and Audited Accounts viz Balance Sheet, Profit and
Loss Account and other documents of Bituminex Cochin Pvt Ltd (BCPL),
for the Financial Year ended March 31,2014 are not being enclosed with
this Annual Report. Any member desiring to inspect the detailed Annual
Report of BCPL for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2014 may inspect
the same at registered office of the Company and of the Subsidiary
Company. In event a Member desires to have a copy of the Annual Report
of BCPL, he may write to the registered office of the Company and of
the BCPL. The Company shall supply a copy of the Annual Report of the
BCPL to such member. A statement as required under Section 212 of the
Companies ACT, 1956 of the Company''s interest in Subsidiary is attached
herewith.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
In accordance with Accounting Standard 21, issued by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India, Consolidated Financial Statements for
the Financial Year ended March 31,2014 have been provided in the Annual
Report. These Statements provide financial information about your
Company and its Subsidiary Company as a single economic entity. The
Consolidated Financial Statements form part of this Annual Report.
CEO/CFO REPORT ON ACCOUNTS
As required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement , the CEO/CFO
Report on the Accounts is attached herewith. EMPLOYEES PARTICULARS
There were no employees who were in receipt of remuneration in excess
of the limits prescribed under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956 read with the Rules and Notifications made there under.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. TECHNOLOGY. ABSORPTION. FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNING AND OUTGO:
(A) Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption:
The information required to be given U/s 217(i)(e) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure ofparticulars in the report
of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are as under :
1) Conservation of Energy:
a) Measures :
(i) Electrical Energy :
(a) Reducing the maximum demand by evenly distributing the loads
throughout the day and increasing efficiency of plant and equipments.
(b) Improving power factor by optimum choice of power factor
improvement capacitors.
(c) Monitoring the overall energy consumption.
b) Additional Investments and proposals, if any, being implemented for
reduction of consumption of energy.
The Company is reviewing various proposals for reduction in consumption
of energy.
c) Impact of measures (a) and (b) above for reduction of energy
consumption and Consequent impact on cost of production of goods are as
under-
2) Technology Absorption:
No Technology has been imported by the Company so far. . The Company
has yet to established separate Research & Development facilities.
AUDITORS'' REPORT:
The observation made in the Auditor''s Report, read together with the
relevant notes thereon are self-explanatory and hence, do not call for
any comments under Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956.
AUDITORS:
Ms. Rashmi Agarwal, who was appointed as Auditors of the Company by the
members in the previous Annual General Meeting, to hold office till the
conclusion of this Annual General Meeting resigned from the post with
effect from April 17, 2014 on personal grounds. The Board of Directors,
on the recommendations of the Audit Committee , appointed M/s. Ladha
Singhal & Assocites, Chartered Accountants, to hold office as Adutitors
of the company with effect from April 18, 2014 till the conclusion of
this Annual General Meeting, which was also confirmed by the members in
the Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the Company held on July 17,
2014, pursuant to Section 139 ( 8 ) (i) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Accordingly, in accordance with provisions of Section 139 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Audit and Auditors), Rules 2014, the
Board of Directors on the recommendations of the Audit Committee, and
subject to the approval of Members in the forthcoming Annual General
Meeting have appointed M/s Ladha Singhal & Associates, Chartered
Accountants, to hold the office as Audtors of the Company from the
conclusion of this Annual General Meeting (AGM) till the conclusion of
the Twenty Fifth Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2019
(subject to ratification of their appointment at every AGM), at such
remuneration as may be mutually agreed upon between the Board of
Directors of the Company and the Auditors. Your Company has received a
written certificate from the Auditors to the effect that their
appointment, if made, would be in accordance with the provisions of
Section 139 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013
and Rules 3 & 4 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors), Rules 2014.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS & ITS ADEQUACY :
Your Company has adequate internal control systems and procedures in
place for effective and smooth conduct of business and to meet
exigencies of operation and growth. The key business processes have
been documented. The transactions are recorded and reported in
conformity with generally accepted accounting practices. The Internal
Control systems and procedure ensure reliability of financial
reporting, Compliance with the company''s policies and practices,
governmental regulations and statues.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the
contribution and commitment of the employees of the Company and for the
excellent support provided by the shareholders, customers,
distributors, suppliers, bankers and other service providers during the
financial year under review..
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place : Mumbai JAIPRAKASH AGARWAL
Dated: September 03, 2014 CHAIRMAN
Mar 31, 2013
The Directors are pleased to present the Nineteenth Annual Report and
Audited Statement of Accounts for the Year ended March 31, 2013.
FINANCIALS RESULTS
( Rs. In Lacs )
Particulars F.Y 2012-2013 F.Y 2011-2012
Total Income 11,720.42 7,945.91
Total Expenditure 11,211.46 7,648.90
Profit before Interest &
Depreciation 1,123.61 752.59
Interest 224.95 123.41
Depreciation 389.70 332.17
Profit Before Tax 508.96 297.01
Provision for taxation
a) Current tax 101.83 59.43
b) Mat Tax Credit 73.40 -
c) Deferred tax (2.09) (3.66)
Profit after Tax 335.82 241.24
Balance brought forward
from earlier year 806.29 565.05
Profit available for appropriation 2,800.55 806.29
APPROPRIATION :
Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares 52.37 -
Dividend Distribution Tax 8.50 -
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 2,739.68 806.29
DIVIDEND:
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of Rs. 1.20 per equity share
of Rs. 10 each. .
OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE:
Please refer to the Chapter on Management Discussion and Analysis for
detailed analysis of the performance of the Company during the
Financial Year ended March 31, 2013.
COMMISSIONING OF NEW PLANT AT HYDERABAD FOR MANUFACTURE OF BITUMINOUS
AND ALLIED PRODUCTS IN RECOED TIME
Your Directors feel pleasure to report about commissioning of new plant
at Hyderabad for manufacturing of Bituminous and allied products in
record time of less than six months. Yours Directors are hopeful that
once the plant becomes fully operational, Company''s revenues and bottom
line would increase in coming years.
RE-ISSUE OF FORFEITTED SHARES
During the Financial Year ended March 31, 2013, your Company re-issued
14,20,100 equity shares [which were forfeited earlier as per provisions
of relevant laws] at an Issue Price of Rs. 121/ per equity share of the
face value of Rs. 10/ each at a premium of Rs. 111/ per equity share in
accordance with the in-principle received from the BSE Ltd. The
re-issued equity shares have also been duly listed on the BSE Ltd.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
In terms of Clause 49, of the Listing Agreement, the Corporate
Governance Report is annexed as "Annexure A" forming part of this
Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
Management discussion and Analysis Report as required under Clause 49
of the Listing Agreement is annexed as "Annexure B" forming part of
this Report.
FIXED DEPOSITS:
The Company did not take any Fixed Deposits from the public and no
fixed deposits were outstanding or unclaimed as on March 31,2013.
LISTING OF SHARES:
The equity shares of your Company are listed on the Stock Exchange,
Mumbai. (BSE code 531921) and the listing fees for the year 2013-14
have been duly paid.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
The industrial relations during the year under review remained
harmonious and cordial. Your Directors wish to place on record their
appreciation for the excellent co-operation received from all cadres of
employees at various units of the Company.
COST AUDITORS :
In compliance with the Central Government''s Order No.52/26/CAB-2010
dated June 30, 2011, the Board has appointed M/s. Vinayak Kulkarni,
Cost Accountants, Mumbai to carry out the cost audit in respect of
insecticide products of the Company for the financial year 2012-13. The
Due date for filing of the Cost Audit Report for the financial year
2012-13 is September 30, 2013.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Board of
Directors of the Company hereby state and confirm that:
1. In the preparation of annual accounts for the year ended, March 31,
2013 the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed. There are
no material departures from the applicable accounting standards;
2. 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 under review and of the
profit of the Company for that year;
3. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
4. The Directors have prepared Annual accounts for the year ended
March 31, 2013 on a going concern basis.
DIRECTORS:
Mr Jaiprakash Agarwal, Managing Director and, Mr Lalit Agarwal, Mr
Ramchandra Agarwal and Mr Jawahar D.Patil, Whole Time Directors of the
Company are proposed to be re-appointed in accordance with the relevant
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Schedule XIII of the
said Act. For detailed terms of their re-appointment and remuneration,
please refer to the Notice and Explanatory Statement together with
Annexure to the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting..
Mr Ramdas Trimbak Rajguroo, was appointed as an Additional Director by
Board of Directors of the Company with effect from September 29, 2012,
in terms of Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956 and Article No. 128
of Articles of Association of the Company. Mr Rajguroo holds office up
to the date of this Annual General Meeting. The Company has received a
notice in writing from a member under Section 257 of the Companies Act,
1956, proposing Mr Rajguroo''s candidature for the office of Director of
the Company liable to retire by rotation pursuant to Section 255 of the
Companies Act, 1956.
Mr. Jaswant D. Sharma, Mr Harikrishna Patni and Mr Alok Bharara retire
by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being
eligible offer themselves for re-appointment.
SUBSIDIARIES:
Bituminex Cochin Pvt Ltd (BCPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Agarwal
Industrial Corporation Ltd.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide Circular No.51/12/2007-CL-III
dated 8 February 2011 has given a general exemption to all companies in
terms os Section 212[8] of the Companies Act, 1956 with regard to
attaching of the Annual Reports of its Subsidiaries. Accordingly, the
Directors'' Report and Audited Accounts viz Balance Sheet, Profit and
Loss Account and other documents of Bituminex Cochin Pvt Ltd (BCPL),
for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2013 are not being enclosed with
this Annual Report. Any member desiring to inspect the detailed Annual
Report of BCPL for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2013 may inspect
the same at registered office of the Company and of the Subsidiary
Company. In event a Member desires to have a copy of the Annual Report
of BCPL, he may write to the registered office of the Company and of
the BCPL. The Company shall supply a copy of the Annual Report of the
BCPL to such member. A statement as required under Section 212 of the
Companies ACT, 1956 of the Company''s interest in Subsidiary is attached
herewith.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
In accordance with Accounting Standard 21, issued by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India, Consolidated Financial Statements for
the Financial Year ended March 31, 2013 have been provided in the
Annual Report. These Statements provide financial information about
your Company and its Subsidiary Company as a single economic entity.
The Consolidated Financial Statements form part of this Annual Report.
CEO/CFO REPORT ON ACCOUNTS
As required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement , the CEO/CFO
Report on the Accounts is attached herewith.
EMPLOYEES PARTICULARS
There were no employees who were in receipt of remuneration in excess
of the limits prescribed under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956 read with the Rules and Notifications made there under.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNING AND OUTGO:
(A) Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption:
The information required to be given U/s 217(i)(e) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure ofparticulars in the report
of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are as under :
1) Conservation of Energy:
a) Measures :
(i) Electrical Energy :
(a) Reducing the maximum demand by evenly distributing the loads
throughout the day and increasing efficiencyof plant and equipments.
(b) Improving power factor by optimum choice of power factor
improvement capacitors.
(c) Monitoring the overall energy consumption.
b) Additional Investments and proposals, if any, being implemented for
reduction of consumption of energy. The Company is reviewing various
proposals for reduction in consumption of energy.
c) Impact of measures (a) and (b) above for reduction of energy
consumption and Consequent impact on cost of production of goods are as
under-
2) Technology Absorption:
The Company has not imported any Technology. The Company has not yet
established separate Research & Development facilities.
AUDITORS'' REPORT
The observation made in the Auditor''s Report, read together with the
relevant notes thereon are self-explanatory and hence, do not call for
any comments under section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956.
AUDITORS:
Your Company''s Auditors M/s. RASHMI AGARWAL, Chartered Accountants,
hold office until the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General
Meeting. They have shown their willingness to accept the office as
Statutory Auditors, if appointed. Your Company has received a written
certificate from the Auditors to the effect that their re-appointment,
if made, would be within the prescribe limit under section 224(1 B) of
the Companies Act, 1956.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS & ITS ADEQUACY :
Your Company has adequate internal control systems and procedures in
place for effective and smooth conduct of business and to meet
exigencies of operation and growth. The key business processes have
been documented. The transactions are recorded and reported in
conformity with generally accepted accounting practices. The Internal
Control systems and procedure ensure reliability of financial
reporting, Compliance with the company''s policies and practices,
governmental regulations and statues. Internal audit is conducted by
Independent firm of Auditors. Internal Auditors regularly check the
adequacy of the system, their observations are reviewed by the
management and remedial measures, as necessary, are taken.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
Your Directors express their sincere appreciation for the contribution
and commitment of the employees of the Company and for the excellent
support provided by the shareholders, customers, distributors,
suppliers, bankers and other service providers during the financial
year under review.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place : Mumbai JAIPRAKASH AGARWAL
Dated: September 5, 2013 Chairman
Mar 31, 2011
The Directors are pleased to present the Seventeenth Annual Report and
Audited Accounts for the Year ended March 31st, 2011.
FINANCIALS RESULTS
(Rs In Lacs)
2010-2011 2009-2010
Total Income 5793.33 3915.93
Total Expenditure 5153.22 3342.21
Profit before Interest & Depreciation 640.11 573.72
Interest 97.60 82.06
Depreciation 307.51 243.38
Profit Before Tax 235.00 248.28
Provision for taxation
a) Current tax 46.84 42.19
b) Deferred tax 19.72 47.75
Profit after Tax 168.44 158.34
Balance brought forward from earlier year 444.18 285.84
Profit available for appropriation 612.62 444.18
APPROPRIATION :
Proposed Equity Dividend 40.93 -
Tax on Proposed Equity Dividend 6.64 -
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 565.05 444.18
DIVIDEND:
The Directors recommended a Dividend of Rs.1 per Equity shares for the
year ended 31st march 2011 on 4092,800 Equity shares of Rs.10 each. The
Dividend Pay out, including Dividend Tax of Rs. 6.64 Lacs, will be
Rs.47.56 Lacs.
OPERATIONS:
The Operations of the Company are elaborated in the annexed Management
Discussion and Analysis Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
In terms of clause 49, of the listing agreement, the Corporate
Governance report is annexed as Annexure A forming part of this report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
Management discussion and Analysis Report as required under clause 49
of the listing agreement is annexed as Annexure B forming part of this
report.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the
year.
LISTING OF SHARES:
The equity shares of the company are listed on the Stock Exchange,
Mumbai. (BSE code 531921) the listing fees for the year 2011-12 have
been duly paid.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
The Company remains committed to Developing and fostering a culture of
participation, engagement and accountability, and takes pride in the
initiative and team-work, and in the spirit of excellence, demonstrated
by all its employees; they have displayed exemplary team-work,
result-orientation, and motivation; and also a sense of accomplishment
from their contribution to the Company's goals.
DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Board of
Directors of the Company hereby state and confirm that:
1. In the preparation of annual accounts for the year ended, March 31,
2011 the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed. There are
no material departures from the applicable accounting standards;
2. 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 under review and of the
profit of the Company for that year;
3. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
4. The Directors have prepared Annual accounts for the year ended
March 31, 2011 on a going concern basis.
DIRECTORS:
Mr. Mahendra Agarwal and Mr. Rajkumar Mehta retires by rotation at the
forth coming Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer themselves
for re-appointment.
SUBSIDIARIES:
Bituminex Cochin Pvt Ltd (BCPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Agarwal
Industrial Corporation Ltd. The Subsidiary BCPL is in the same line of
business of manufacturing bituminous products and is having most modern
factory at Cochin. It is well established company with the brand image
in the Kerala market which was added advantage for the Company. The
running business of the BCPL kept continued and we are expanding the
business of it.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The Directors also present the Audited Consolidated Financial
Statements incorporating the duly audited financial statements of the
subsidiary, viz. Bituminex Cochin Pvt Ltd. (BCPL) and as prepared in
compliance with the accounting standards and listing agreement as
prescribed by SEBI.
STATUTORY DISCLOSURES:
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide circular No.51/12/2007-CL-III
dated 8 February 2011 has given general exemption with regard to
attaching of the balance Sheet, profit and loss account and other
documents of its subsidiary companies subjects to fulfillments of
conditions mentioned therein. The summary of the key financial of the
company's subsidiaries is included in this annual report.
The annual accounts of the subsidiary companies and the related
detailed information will be made available to the members of the
company and its subsidiary company, seeking such information at any
point of time. The annual accounts of the subsidiary company will be
kept for inspection by any member of the company at its registered
office and also at the registered office of the concerned subsidiary
company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING
AND OUTGO:
(A) Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption:
The information required to be given U/s 217(i)(e) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the report
of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are as under :
1) Conservation of Energy:
a) Measures :
(i) Electrical Energy :
(a) Reducing the maximum demand by evenly distributing the loads
throughout the day and increasing efficiency of plant and equipments.
(b) Improving power factor by optimum choice of power factor
improvement capacitors.
(c) Monitoring the overall energy consumption.
b) Additional Investments and proposals, if any, being implemented for
reduction of consumption of energy.
The Company is reviewing various proposals for reduction in consumption
of energy.
c) Impact of measures (a) and (b) above for reduction of energy
consumption and Consequent impact on cost of production of goods are as
under-
2) Technology Absorption:
The Company has not imported any Technology. The Company has not yet
established separate Research & Development facilities.
AUDITOR'S REPORT:
The observation made in the Auditor's Report, read together with the
relevant notes thereon are self-explanatory and hence, do not call for
any comments under section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956.
AUDITORS:
Your Company's Auditors M/s. RASHMI AGARWAL Chartered Accountants, hold
office until the conclusion of ensuring Annual General Meeting. They
have shown their willingness to accept the office as Statutory
Auditors, if appointed. Your Company has received a written certificate
from the Auditors to the effect that their re-appointment, if made,
would be within the prescribe limit under section 224(1B) of the
Companies Act, 1956.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
There are no employees of the Company for whom the provisions of
section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 are applicable.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
The Directors accept and convey their sincere appreciation to all
employees of the Company for their continued dedication and commitment
to achieving the results of the company. The Directors also acknowledge
and are grateful to the Bankers, Government Authorities and
shareholders for their continued support, confident and co-operation in
the performance of the Company.
Place: Mumbai. For and on behalf of the Board
Dated: 25/08/2011
JAIPRAKASH AGARWAL
Managing Director
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have great pleasure in presenting this Sixteenth Annual
Report and Audited Statement of Accounts for the Year ended March 31st
, 2010
FINANCE REVIEW FINANCIAL YEAR
2009-2010 2008-2009
(Rs. In Lacs) (Rs. In Lacs)
Total Income 3915.93 1436.20
Total Expenditure 3344.47 979.15
Profit before Interest & Depreciation 571.45 457.05
Interest 79.80 93.07
Depreciation 243.38 195.63
Profit Before Tax 248.27 168.35
Provision for taxation
a) Current tax 42.18 19.07
b) FBT -- 0.98
c) Deferred tax 47.75 22.61
Profit after Tax 158.34 125.69
Balance brought forward from
earlier year 285.84 160.15
Balance carried to Balance sheet 444.18 285.84
DIVIDEND:
To enable the company to augment and conserve money for long term
working capital requirement, the Board of Directors do not recommend
Dividend this year.
PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY:
The Company has recorded a profit of 248.27 lacs which shows an
increase of 47.76% as compared to last year.
The Company has commissioned a factory at Belgaum in the state of
Karnataka. The factory is setup to manufacture Bituminous Products that
includes Paving Grade Bitumen, Industrial Grade Bitumen, Modified
Bitumen (CRMB/PMB), Bitumen Emulsions, Bitumen Felts, Expansion Joint
Boards and other waterproofing compounds and paints. The factory
started the operations in the month of November 2009. The response is
very good from the market.
Company is considering establishing Import facility for Bulk Bitumen,
which includes tank farm near Jetty / Port. Company is also planning to
establish Green House, Agriculture, Horticulture, Floriculture and or
similar activities at companys land in Rajasthan.
To expand the core business of the company, the Company is planning to
add around 25New Tankers in fleet of Bitumen and LPG tankers.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT :
Management discussion and Analysis Report as required under clause 49
of the listing agreement is annexed as Annexure II forming part of this
report.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the
year.
LISTING OF SHARES:
The equity shares of the company are listed on the Stock Exchange,
Mumbai. (BSE code 531921) the listing fees for the year 2010-11 have
been duly paid.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
In terms of clause 49, of the listing agreement, the Corporate
Governance report is annexed hereto and forms part of this report.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Board of
Directors of the Company hereby state and confirm that:
1. In the preparation of annual accounts for the year ended, March 31,
2010 the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed. There are
no material departures from the applicable accounting standards;
2. 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 under review and of the
profit of the Company for that year;
3. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
The Directors have prepared the attached statement of accounts for the
year ended March 31, 2010 on a going concern basis.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
Industrial relation continued to be cordial during the year.
DIRECTORS:
Mr. Ramchandra Agarwal, Mr. Harikishan Patni and Mr. Jaswant D. Sharma
retire by rotation at the forth coming Annual General Meeting and being
eligible offer themselves for re-appointment.
AUDITORS:
M/s.RASHMI AGARWAL Chartered Accountants have been appointed as the
Auditors of the Company to fill the Vacancy caused by the resignation
of M/s. ANIL K. LODHA & CO. Chartered Accountants and to hold office
from the conclusion of this meeting until the conclusion of next Annual
General Meeting at a remuneration to be decided by the Board of
Directors. Your Company has received a Certificate from M/s.RASHMI
AGARWAL, Under section 224 (1B) of the companies Act, 1956.
The Directors place on record their appreciation on the valuable advise
and services rendered to the company by M/s. ANIL K. LODHA & CO.
Chartered Accountants during their Association as the Statutory
Auditors.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNING AND OUTGO:
(A) Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption:
The information required to be given U/s 217(i)(e) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the report
of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 is not applicable since the company
is not engaged in manufacturing business.
(B) Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo:
During the year under review, the company did not have any Foreign
Exchange Earning or Outgo.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
There are no employees of the Company for whom the provisions of
section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 are applicable.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the
excellent performance of the employees of the company during the year.
Your Directors also express their gratitude to the bankers, government
agencies, customers, business Associates and shareholders for their
co-operation and look forward to their continued support in the future.
Place: Mumbai. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.
Dated: August 28th , 2010 JAIPRAKASH AGARWAL.
Managing Director