Mar 31, 2023
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 52nd Annual Report on the business and operations of Kinetic Engineering Limited and the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st March 2023.
I. Financial Performance & Business:
(INR in Lakhs) |
||
Particulars |
31st March, 2023 |
31st March, 2022 |
Total Revenue |
13,750.93 |
12,435.34 |
Profit/(Loss) before Interest, Depreciation, Tax and Other |
1,599.38 |
1,441.12 |
Amortizations ("EBIDTA") |
||
Less : Depreciation and Amortization Expenses |
647.62 |
646.68 |
Finance Cost |
638.69 |
658.40 |
Tax Expenses - Net |
- |
- |
Profit/(Loss) for the year |
313.07 |
136.04 |
Other Comprehensive Income |
(5.98) |
18.02 |
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year |
307.09 |
154.06 |
During the financial year, your Company has achieved net profit of Rs 313.07 lakhs, a 130% jump over the previous year''s profit. It also achieved revenue growth of 10.58% at Rs 137.50 cr., compared to last year''s revenue of Rs. 124.35 cr.
Your company continues to pursue its strategy of adding new strategic customers & programmes and exports led growth while investing in cost saving initiatives.
Your company would also like to thank the efforts of all team members and vision of the management in achieving sustained improved profitability.
In line with the strategy spelt out last year, the company has taken decisive steps for its foray into EV space. In view of the rapid pace of change from IC vehicles to Electric vehicles, the company has created a subsidiary company exclusively focused on Electric Mobility. The new subsidiary company is evolving its product strategy and exploring possible tie-ups for critical components in this field. Your company has so far invested Rs 2.70 cr in the equity capital of the company.
During the course of the last year, the company has developed and started supplies of chassis for electric moped, other body parts for electric 3wheelers and also started supplies of its gear boxes for electric 3 wheelers to a reputed manufacturer. Based on the current projections from various customers in the EV space, the revenue from EV products of the company potentially will reach around 5% of the annual revenue in the current financial year.
The other new business that the company had won in the last year from Carraro and Sonalika have also started ramping up, which will add substantially to the revenue.
The company has always invested in technologies and equipment to support revenue growth. In line with this and to cater to the demands of its customers in the EV space, the company has upgrade its paint shop at a cost of Rs. 1.5 crs. With this investment your company now has a state-of-the art Paint Shop which can deliver aesthetic parts for 2wheelers as well as 3 wheelers, duly powder coated & / or fully painted as per the requirements of the customers.
The company has also been investing in environmentally friendly technologies which also help in saving costs. Accordingly, the company has invested in Induction Billet Heaters at its forging plant and also converted its Oil-Fired Normalizing Furnaces to electrically fired. Both these initiatives will save substantial cost for the company in months to come.
The company has also invested Rs. 50 Lakhs in created a separate dedicate cell for one its key customer, which was recently inaugurated at the hands of the customers'' senior management personnel. The company has also taken up upgradation of its shops in calibrated manner as a companywide 5S initiative through an inter-company competition.
The company continues to enjoy warm relationships with its employees. I am glad to inform you that the company and the worker''s union have amicably settled on a long term wage agreement with increased productivity.
Management Discussion and Analysis:Risks:
Last 2 years have seen unprecedented commodity price increases. Your company has been successful in passing on the full burden of the commodity price increase to its customers. However, the prices continue to remain elevated. Any further geo-political events may upset the stability once again, causing short term impact on the material costs.
Stubborn inflation in the western world is still not showing any signs of abating and with increased interest rates the developed economies may slow down. This may adversely impact the demand from our export customers. The company however, feels any impact will be short term and may affect the margin in the short term.
The company sees major opportunities in exploring business in the EV space. Given your company''s legacy and with its current products in the EV space, your company sees opportunities in partnering with leading players in this space by way of collaborations/ JVs / technical tie ups.
Your company also sees a large opportunity in utilizing the strength of its known, established and loved brand name to aggressively tap opportunities.
KEL continues to develop and enhance its export portfolio, and is looking at extending its current contracts for the next terms. KEL also is exploring more focus on tractor segment, as a hedge against automobile and is adding various new customers here. The company is already in discussion with a leading global player in this field for new business.
With improved profitability and healthier balance sheet, the company sees opportunities to negotiate better terms with its bankers, suppliers & associates, which will further improve profitability.
Subsidiary, associates and joint ventures:
The Company has subsidiary in the name as Kinetic Watts and Volts Limited which was incorporated on 27/09/2022 under the Companies Act, 2013. The Corporate Identity Number of the company is U34300PN2022PLC215040.
II. Preferential issue to Promoters:
a) On 12 August 2022, the board allotted 2,93,569 Equity Shares @ Rs. 92.50/- per share, amounting to Rs. 2.71 Crore on Preferential Basis to Mr. Ajinkya A Firodia, Managing Director & Promoter of the company.
b) On 02 November 2022, the board allotted 8,79,310 Equity Shares @ Rs. 116/- per share, amounting to Rs. 10.20 Crore, on Preferential Basis to Micro Age Instruments Private Limited Promoter of the company.
c) On 12 August 2023 the board approved issue of 22,85,000 Equity Shares @ Rs. 120/- per share amounting to Rs. 27.42 Crore/- on Preferential Basis to Promoters of the company.
d) Further on 12 August 2023 the board also approved issue of 80,000, OCCPS @ Rs. 120/- per share, amounting to Rs. 96 Lakhs to Promoter of the company.
A Report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company regarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under the provision of Listing Regulations, 2015 forms part of the Annual Report.
Board of DirectorsBoard''s Composition and Independence
As on 31st March 2023, our Board comprised of nine members, headed by a Non- Executive Chairman, one Executive Director and eight Non-Executive Directors, where in five are Independent Directors. Two out of nine members are women directors. The composition of Board is in accordance with the requirements of Listing Regulations 2015 & Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has received necessary declarations from the Independent Directors stating that they meet the prescribed criteria for independence. The Company has designated Mr. Shirish Ratanlal Kotecha as Independent Chairman for Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
Director
Mr. Arun Hastilmal Firodia (DIN: - 00057324), Director of the Company, retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment.
Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
During the year under review, there is no change occurred in the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
Declaration given by Independent Directors
The independent directors have submitted a declaration of independence, stating that they meet the criteria of independence as provided under section 149(6) of the Act, as amended, and regulation 16 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The independent directors have also confirmed compliance with the provisions of rule 6 of Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended, relating to inclusion of their name in the databank of independent directors.
The Board took on record the declaration and confirmation submitted by the independent directors regarding them meeting the prescribed criteria of independence, after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same in terms of the requirements of regulation 25 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Board met Seven (7) times during the financial year 2022-23 viz. 10-May-22 , 25-May-22, 12-Aug-22, 30-Aug-22, 14-Nov-22, 14-Feb-23 and 31-Mar-23.
All the Committee members are Non-Executive Independent Directors. All the Members of the Committee possess sufficient accounting and financial management knowledge. The Company Secretary of the Company is the Secretary of the Committees also. The recommendations of the Audit Committee during the year were accepted by the Board.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations, 2015, Independent Directors at their discussion, without the participation of the Non-Independent Directors and Management, evaluated the Boards'' performance, Performance of the Chairman and other Non-Independent Directors.
The Board subsequently evaluated its own performance, the working of its Committees (Audit, Nomination and Remuneration and Stakeholders Relationship Committee) and Independent Directors (without participation of the relevant Director).
The criteria for performance evaluation have been detailed in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Annual Report.
Remuneration Policy of the Company
The Remuneration policy of the Company comprising of the appointment and remuneration of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Executives of the Company including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of the Directors and other related matters has been framed by Nomination and Remuneration Committee and has been briefed in Annexure-III to this Report.
The Vigil Mechanism as envisaged in the Companies Act, 2013, the Rules prescribed thereunder and the Listing Regulations, 2015, is implemented through the Company''s Whistle Blower Policy to enable the Directors and employees of the Company to report genuine concerns, to provide for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use such mechanism and make provision for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Whistle Blower Policy of the Company is available on the Company''s website at www.kineticindia.com/investors.
Information required under Sexual Harassment of Women at Work place
The Company has in place, the requisite Internal Committee as envisaged in the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. No complaints on the issues covered by the above Act were received, during the year.
Contracts or Arrangements with Related Parties
As required under the Listing Regulations, 2015, Related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval. At the beginning of the financial year, prior approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on an omnibus basis for continual transactions. The corresponding actual transactions then become a subject of review by the Committee at subsequent meetings.
All related party transactions/arrangements entered into by the Company during the year, were on an arm''s length basis and in ordinary course of business.
There were no materially significant related party transactions entered into by the Company with the Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which could conflict with the interest of the Company as a whole. Consequently, disclosures in form AOC-2 pursuant to Rule 8 (2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are not required.
The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is available on the Company''s website at www.kineticindia.com/investors.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in Note 4 & 5 of Notes to the Financial Statements.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors, based on the representations received from the Operating Management, and after due enquiry, confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2023, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) The Directors had in consultation with Statutory Auditors, selected accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2023
(c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and irregularities;
(d) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) The Directors have laid down adequate Internal Financial Controls to be followed by the Company and such Internal Financial Controls were operating effectively during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2023;
(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 throughout the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2023.
The paid-up equity share capital as on 31 March 2023 stood at ^ 1,987.65 lakh. During the year under review, there was no public issue, rights issue, bonus issue nor had the Company issued shares with differential voting rights or granted stock options or sweat equity.
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, there are no employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said Rules.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in Annexure V of the Annual Report.
Having regard to the provisions of Section 136(1) read with its relevant provision of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaid information is being sent to the members of the Company. The said information is available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during working hours and any member interested in obtaining such information may write to the Company Secretary and the same will be furnished without any fee.
IV. Audit and Internal Financial Control Statutory Auditor
The Board has approved the appointment of M/s Pawan Jain & Associates (FRN: 0107867W) Chartered Accountants, Pune to hold office for five years until the conclusion of Annual General Meeting to be held in the calendar year 2027 in accordance with the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by M/s Pawan Jain & Associates, Statutory Auditors, in their report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2023.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, the statutory auditors have not reported any incident of fraud to the Audit Committee during the year under review.
Secretarial Audit - FY 2022-23
Mr. Dinesh Birla, proprietor of Dinesh Birla and Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries was appointed by the Board to conduct the audit of the Company''s Secretarial Records in respect of the financial year 202223. The report of the Secretarial Audit appears as in Annexure - IV. There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks in the Report.
Secretarial Auditor - FY 2023-24
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed Mr. Dinesh Birla, Practicing Company Secretary (Certificate of Practice No.: 13029) to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2023-24.
Internal Control System and their adequacy
The Company has adequate internal control system commensurate with its size and nature of business for ensuring efficiency of operations, adherence to management policies and protection of company''s assets. The Company''s Audit Committee periodically reviews the internal control systems and compliance with Company''s policies, procedures and laws.
V. Other Disclosures Postal Ballot: Nil Deposits:
During the year under review, your Company had not accepted any deposits within the meaning of provisions of Chapter V - Acceptance of Deposits by Companies of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo: The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo as required under section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is furnished as Annexure I to this Report.
Pursuant to section 134 and section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 (1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an extract of the Annual Return as on 31st March, 2023 in Form No. MGT- 9 is attached herewith as Annexure II and forms part of this Report. It is also available on the website of the Company at www.kineticindia.com.
A copy of the annual return as provided under section 92(3) of the Act, in the prescribed form, which will be filed with the Registrar of Companies/Ministry of Corporate Affairs within the Regulatory timelines is hosted on the Company''s website and can be accessed at www.kineticindia.com.
Material changes and commitments between the end of the financial year and date of report:
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of financial year and the date of the Report.
The report contains estimates and expectations, which could be ''forward looking''. Actual results, however, might differ from estimates and expectations expressed or implied in this report, as the same are affected by many other uncertainties, including raw material availability & prices, changes in Government regulations, tax regimes, economic developments and other incidental factors.
Significant and Material Orders Passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company.
The Directors'' express their sincere thanks to Central & State Governments, Financial Institutions, banks who have extended their support in form of Credit Facilities, suppliers and stakeholders for the support extended to the Company and also wish to place on record their appreciation of the dedicated services rendered by the employees of the Company.
Mar 31, 2018
Dear Members,
The Directors present the 47th Annual Report on the business and operations of Kinetic Engineering Limited and the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2018.
I. Financial Performance :-
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Particulars |
31st March, |
31st March, |
2018 |
2017 |
|
Total Revenue |
10,847.93 |
9,188.48 |
Profit/ (Loss) before Interest, Depreciation, Tax and other |
||
Amortizations (âEBIDTAâ) |
509.48 |
8.90 |
Add : Exceptional (Expenses) / Income |
- |
- |
Less : Depreciation and Amortization Expenses |
791.31 |
813.90 |
Finance Cost |
495.50 |
496.50 |
Tax Expenses - Net |
- |
- |
1,286.81 |
1,310.40 |
|
Profit/(Loss) for the year |
(777.33) |
(1,301.50) |
Other Comprehensive Income |
- |
- |
(Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to the statement of profit and loss) |
||
Remeasurement of post-employment |
||
benefit obligations |
26.21 |
(57.04) |
Income tax relating to these items |
- |
- |
Other Comprehensive Income |
26.21 |
(57.04) |
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year |
(751.12) |
(1,358.55) |
Dividend:
No dividend is recommended in view of the loss during the year and non-availability of any carry forward surplus.
Conversion of Optionally Convertible Cumulative Preference Shares :
During the year under review, the Company has converted 9,92,639, 8.5% Optionally Convertible Cumulative Preference Shares (OCCPs) into 9,77,913 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each at a premium of Rs. 81.01 each and have allotted the same to the promoters on 5th February, 2018. The Company is in process of obtaining Listing approval of BSE for the same.
Adoption of Indian Accounting Standards:
The Company adopted the Indian Accounting Standards (âIndASâ) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 during the year for preparation and presentation of these financial statements. Consequently, the Financial Statements of the previous year conform to the provisions of IndAS. The corresponding reconciliation and description of the effects of this transition from the provisions of the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2005 has been provided under Note 48 to the Financial Statements.
II. Business:
The new businesses which had started ramping up last year, reached full volumes in the current year. Apart from sustained demand from our other OE customers, your Company has shown significant improvement in the financial performance. The Company has recorded a year on year growth of 18% and earned a revenue of Rs. 108.48 crores.
The Company also continues to focus on direct as well as indirect exports through its customers, exporting nearly 45% of its products.
The increased turnover has also helped in better absorption of fixed costs and EBIDTA margin has grown from 0.09% in FY 17 to 4.70% in FY 18. The Company has also achieved a cash break even in the current year and earned a cash profit of Rs. 14 lakhs against a cash loss of Rs. 4.87 crores in FY 17. The growth momentum is continued in the current year as well.
During the financial year under review, steel prices have gone up by nearly 20%. This has put tremendous pressure on the working capital. In most cases, the increase in raw material prices has been passed on to the customers. The Company is in discussion to get timely settlement of the price increase claims. Price increase claims to the tune of Rs. 67.41 Lakhs were to be received from the customers for the supplies made upto 31 st March, 2018. As against this, Rs. 34 Lakhs has already been invoiced till date and will be collected as per the agreed payment terms.
Capital Expenditure:
Your Company has continued to invest in appropriate capacity to meet the increased demands from existing customers as well as operationalizing new businesses won. Your Company has invested Rs. 3.76 crores in new plant and equipment for the purpose. The Company is also in discussion with bankers to raise further funds to augment the working capital and to refinance the capital investments already made and expected to be made in the ensuing financial year.
The forgings production has now stabilized and the Company has been able to maintain the material costs in spite of significant increase in raw material prices. The Company is also exploring the possibility of expanding the forgings capacity in order to meet the increased demand of the products and also to further reduce material costs.
Operations:
The Company continues to improve its operations through various initiatives. The Company has now been certified for the stringent IATF Quality Standard. Your Company was one of the first few companies to be certified for the IATF Quality Standard.
Continuous improvements, use of various Quality Tools for analysis, training practices have resulted in continued improvement of quality of the products manufactured. The Directors are pleased to inform that your Company was awarded the âBest Supplier Awardâ for Quality Performance by Renault Nissan.
The businesses which were ramping up during the last year, have now stabilized at the full volumes. The Company has also successfully won a new business from American Axle during the year and successfully submitted PPAPs which are under final approval. The new business is expected to ramp up in the next financial year. The Company has also doubled its production of Gear Boxes being supplied to Mahindra Trucks and Buses Ltd and Ashok Leyland Ltd.
Employee Relations:
The Company has implemented regular training modules for its employees through internal and external faculties for developing and maintaining a better skilled work force and it has maintained cordial labor relations throughout the year.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:
According to the International Monetary Fund''s World Economic Outlook in April 2018, the global economic output has increased by 3.80% in 2017. In fact, the general recovery has now become more broad based and robust and stronger. Advanced economies such as USA, Germany, Japan and Korea have witnessed strong growth and the other developing economies in Latin America and Asia have posted good growth.
Domestic economy has grown by 7.10% in FY 17, overcoming the dip due to demonetization in FY 17 and GST implementation in FY 18. In fact, the third quarter of FY 18 recorded a growth of 7.20%, based on which the growth for FY 18 is expected to be 6.70%. The World Bank has projected a growth of 7.30% for FY 18 and 7.50% in the next two years. Smooth transition to the GST regime and satisfactory forecast of the monsoon augurs well for the growth projection, especially for the industries that your Company operates in.
a) Industry Structure:
The Passenger Vehicles segment has grown by 3.30% in FY18, whereas utility vehicles and vans grew by 20.97% and 5.78% respectively. Though the exports of passenger vehicles showed a decline of 1.51% over FY 17, our customers continued to grow in the export markets.
The Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles grew by 12.48% and Light Commercial Vehicles grew by 25.42% in FY 18 compared to FY 17.
Tractors segment has grown a robust 33% over FY 17 and has crossed 711,400 nos.
Government''s keenness to increase farmer''s incomes, developing rural infrastructure and investment in large scale infrastructure projects is expected to translate into continued robust demand for medium and heavy commercial vehicles and tractors in the short term as well as the near term.
b) Outlook:
The Company is mainly supplying assemblies and components for the Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Automotive and Tractor industry. Over the years, the Company itself has transformed into an Automotive Components supplier providing components for diverse applications.
The diverse capabilities that your Company offers, opens up good opportunities for new business.
c) Risks and Opportunities:
Market Risks:
Increasing talks about Trade war and import tariffs for import from various countries into the US is a matter of concern as it may adversely impact the companies export, both direct as well as indirect. However, a large proportion of the companies export goes to Mexico and through the Mexican subsidiary of the customer to the US. Hence the company believes that this will not impact the company''s revenues. Export of products to Latin America is expected to go up through another customer, offsetting any adverse impact.
Raw Material Risks:
Over the last year, commodity prices have gone up significantly. The Company purchases nearly 400-500 T of steel to produce various components. The Steel prices have gone up nearly 20% over the last one year. Due to shortage of steel in the market, credit terms are also squeezed by the major suppliers of steel. This is putting tremendous pressure on the working capital, especially since the company is also growing at more than 25%, requiring even higher quantity of steel. Lack of timely availability of steel is also impacting our in house production as well as our key suppliers.
The Company is in continuous discussion with steel suppliers and also adding new suppliers to ensure smooth supplies of steel.
Government Policy Risks:
The Government has been evaluating relaxing the maximum load carrying limit for commercial vehicles along with maximum life requirement. In the short term it may impact the demand for commercial vehicles. However, the company supplies products to a niche segment of School Buses which is unlikely to get impacted due to the policy change.
Inflationary Risks:
Due to increased inflationary pressure, higher oil prices due to global political situation, domestic political and economic situation, interest rates are likely to be increasing. This may have an adverse impact on the demand for products manufactured by the company''s customers.
d) Opportunities:
The Company is increasingly focusing on emerging as a gear box supplier and is exploring new businesses in that domain. The company has been in discussion with a large Engine Manufacturer for development of gear boxes for their export requirement. The business potential of the said business is Rs. 15 crores p.a.
The Company is also in discussion for a long term contract for additional volumes for components being presently supplied to Renault, which will result in additional revenue of Rs. 5 crores p.a.
The new project for which PPAPs have now been approved is expected to ramp up in FY 19, which will add Rs. 30 crores p.a. at full ramp, expected by the fourth quarter of FY 19.
The Company is also working with its sister concern, Kinetic Green, for the development of gear box for electric three-wheeler application. The Company sees a very good potential in offering this electric power train solution to other electric vehicle manufacturers. Prototypes of this new gear box have already been proven and the Company expects to productionize the same during FY19.
Given the market outlook and the initiatives taken by the management, the company is today at a cusp of sustained rapid, profitable growth with a good order position and future outlook.
III. Corporate Governance
A Report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company regarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under the provision of Listing Regulations, 2015 forms part of the Annual Report.
Board of Directors
Boardâs Composition and Independence
As on 31st March, 2018, our Board comprised of eight members, headed by an Executive Chairman, two Executive Directors and five Non-Executive Directors, where in four are Independent Directors. Two out of eight members are women directors. The composition of Board is in accordance with the requirements of Listing Regulations, 2015 & Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has received necessary declarations from the Independent Directors stating that they meet the prescribed criteria for independence.
Board Meetings
The Board met Nine times during the financial year 201718 viz. 8th April, 2017; 29th May 2017; 31st August, 2017; 29th September, 2017; 27th October, 2017, 21st November, 2017, 11th December, 2017; 5th February, 2018 & 12th February, 2018. The maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
Directors
During the year under review, Dr. K. H. Sancheti had resigned from the office of directorship on 26th May, 2017. The Board places its gratitude for the services rendered by him during his tenure.
Further, Dr. Jayashree Arun Firodia was inducted as an additional director of the Company from 27th October, 2017. In accordance with Section 161 of Companies Act, 2013, the Company has received notice proposing her candidature for appointment as regular director. Your directors have placed the same for approval of members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Ms. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Director of the Company, retires by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers herself for reappointment.
Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
The following have been designated as the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company pursuant to Section 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:
a) Mr. Ajinkya A. Firodia - Managing Director & CFO (DIN:00332204)
b) Mrs. Deepal Shah - Company Secretary (CS)*
*Mr. Sourav Chowdhury, Company Secretary of the Company resigned during the year. In his place, Mrs. Deepal Shah was appointed as Company Secretary of the Company on 14th September, 2017.
Appointment of Chief Executive officer (CEO)
Mr. Chaitanya Koranne was appointed as the Chief Executive officer of the Company with effect from 21st November, 2017.
Audit Committee
This Committee comprises of the following Directors viz. Mr. Shirish R. Kotecha (Chairman of the Committee), Mr. Jinendra H. Munot, and Mr. Ramesh J. Kabra. All the Members are Independent Directors. All the Members of the Committee possess strong accounting and financial management knowledge. The Company Secretary of the Company is the Secretary of the Committee. All the recommendations of the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations, 2015, Independent Directors at their meeting, without the participation of the Non-independent Directors and Management, evaluated the Boards'' performance, Performance of the Chairman and other Non-independent Directors.
The Board subsequently evaluated its own performance, the working of its Committees (Audit, Nomination and Remuneration and Stakeholders Relationship Committee) and Independent Directors (without participation of the relevant Director).
The criteria for performance evaluation have been detailed in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Annual Report.
Remuneration Policy
The Remuneration policy of the Company comprising of the appointment and remuneration of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Executives of the Company including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of the Directors and other related matters has been framed by Nomination and Remuneration Committee and has been briefed in Annexure-III to this Report.
Vigil Mechanism
The Vigil Mechanism as envisaged in the Companies Act, 2013, the Rules prescribed thereunder and the Listing Regulations, 2015, is implemented through the Company''s Whistle Blower Policy to enable the Directors and employees of the Company to report genuine concerns, to provide for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use such mechanism and make provision for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Whistle Blower Policy of the Company is available on the Company''s website at www.kineticindia.com/investors.
Information required under Sexual Harassment of Women at Work place
The Company has in place the requisite Internal Committee as envisaged in the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. No complaints on the issues covered by the above Act were received, during the year.
Contracts or Arrangements with Related Parties
As required under the Listing Regulations, 2015, Related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval. Wherever required, prior approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on an omnibus basis for continual transactions. The corresponding actual transactions then become a subject of review by the Committee at subsequent meetings.
All related party transactions/arrangements entered into by the Company during the year, were on an arm''s length basis and in ordinary course of business.
There was no materially significant related party transactions entered into by the Company with the Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which could conflict with the interest of the Company as a whole. Consequently, disclosures in form AOC-2 pursuant to Rule 8 (2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are not required. The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is available on the Company''s website at www.kineticindia.com/investors.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in Note 4 & 5 of Notes to the Financial Statements.
Directorsâ Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors, based on the representations received from the Operating Management, and after due enquiry, confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2018, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) The Directors had in consultation with Statutory Auditors, selected accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2018 and of the Loss of the Company for the year ended on that date;
(c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and irregularities;
(d) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) The Directors have laid down adequate Internal Financial Controls to be followed by the Company and such Internal Financial Controls were operating effectively during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2018;
(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 throughout the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2018.
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures:
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, there are no employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said Rules.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report.
Having regard to the provisions of Section 136(1) read with its relevant provision of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaid information is being sent to the members of the Company. The said information is available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during working hours and any member interested in obtaining such information may write to the Company Secretary and the same will be furnished without any fee.
IV. Audit and Internal Financial Control
Statutory Auditor
The members of the Company had approved the appointment of M/s Pawan Jain And Associates, (FRN 0107867W) Chartered Accountants, Pune to hold office for five years until the conclusion of Annual General Meeting to be held in the calendar year 2022 in accordance with the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013. However, as per recently amended Companies (Audit and Auditors) Amendment Rules, 2018, the requirement of ratification of appointment of auditors in subsequent general meetings has been done away with.
Auditorsâ Report
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by M/s. Pawan Jain And Associates, Statutory Auditors, in their report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2018.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, the statutory auditors have not reported any incident of fraud to the Audit Committee during the year under review.
Secretarial Audit
Mr. Devendra Deshpande, partner of DVD & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries was appointed by the Board to conduct the audit of the Company''s Secretarial Records in respect of the financial year 2017-18.
The report of the Secretarial Audit appears as Annexure - II to this Report. There are no qualifications in the Report.
Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed Mr. Dinesh Birla, Practicing Company Secretary (Certificate of Practice No.: 13029) to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2018-19.
Internal Control System and their adequacy
The Company has adequate internal control system commensurate with its size and nature of business for ensuring efficiency of operations, adherence to management policies and protection of company''s assets. The Company''s Audit Committee periodically reviews the internal control systems and compliance with Company''s policies, procedures and laws.
V. Other Disclosures
Postal Ballot:
During the year under review, the Company had conducted two Postal Ballot activities which were conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 110 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 22 of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. The details are provided in Corporate Governance Report.
Deposits:
During the year under review, your Company had not accepted any deposits within the meaning of provisions of Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is furnished as Annexure-I to this Report.
Extract of Annual Return:
Pursuant to Section 134 and Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 (1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an extract of the Annual Return as on 31st March, 2018 in Form No. MGT-9 is attached herewith as Annexure-IV and forms part of this Report.
Material changes and commitments between the end of the Financial year and Date of Report:
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of financial year and the date of the Report.
Cautionary Statement
The report contains estimates and expectations, which could be ''forward looking''. Actual results, however, might differ from estimates and expectations expressed or implied in this report, as the same are affected by many other uncertainties, including raw material availability & prices, changes in Government regulations, tax regimes, economic developments and other incidental factors.
Significant and Material Orders Passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the Going Concern status of the Company
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company.
Acknowledgement
The Directors express their sincere thanks to Central & State Governments, Financial Institutions, Banks who have extended their support in form of Credit Facilities, suppliers and stakeholders for the support extended to the Company and also wish to place on record their appreciation of the dedicated services rendered by the employees of the Company.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
For, Kinetic Engineering Limited
A. H. Firodia
Chairman
(DIN :00057324)
Date: 10th August, 2018.
Place: Pune.
Mar 31, 2016
(Including Management Discussion & Analysis)
Dear Members,
The Directors present the 45th Annual Report on the business and operations of Kinetic Engineering Limited and the Audited Financial Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2016.
Business Overview
I believe that the year 2015 - 2016 is a historic year for your Company. During this year, your Company, which forayed into auto components a few years ago, has implemented major strategic initiatives to ensure a healthy and bright future in the chosen field. Due to these initiatives, which are explained below, your Company now lies at the path of growth, and profitability in the coming future. These initiatives include:
Initiatives taken towards business growth
In the year 2015 - 2016, your Company has obtained and developed major business from international customers. It has utilized its available technical expertise to ensure a successful implementation of these high volume prestigious programmes. The following is the status:
1) Development of components for Renault - Nissan: Your company has successfully developed sleeves and dog teeth components for global major Renault Nissan. These components are supplied to the new platform of gearboxes developed by RNTBC and is used in the widely successful Renault Kwid and the Nissan Redi -Go. Our customer has seen a major success in both these models, due to its features, styling and value proposition, and Your Company is proud to be a part of a high growing programme. Currently the production for this continues to grow at 20% month on month; and is expected to further double by the end of the year 2016 - 2017 as per the volume projections given to us. Furthermore, Your company shall export the same components for RNTBC''s worldwide usage of the gearbox which is also expected to comment shortly. Overall hence, this business shall become a major part of the Company''s growth in the coming years
2) Development of High Value Component for American Axle: Your company has successfully completed the development and validation requirement of a single component that shall be exported (deemed) to the American Major, American Axle. The production and supply of this component has begun and is in high ramp upstage.
The Above 2 business alone are expected to ramp up to an annual revenue of 55 - 60 crores, which is equal to yourcompany''s current revenues!
In addition to the above, your company has also commenced mass production to Magna Powertrain in Muncie, USA. Your Company has also received the order for the development and production for a 380 NM gearbox to be supplied toAshok Leyland for one of their important vehicles. This gearbox has been designed under Your Company''s technical agreement with Magna Styer India and shall be supplied as a fully assembled gearbox, strengthening your Company''s image as the country''s fastest growing commercial vehicle gearbox manufacturer. Your Company also believes that successful implementation of the above initiatives shall result in larger business opportunities from these very premium customers.
The Leyland
Your Company continues to make products for Indian CEMs including TATA, Mahindra, Carraro India and exporting to BRP (USA), Tomos (Slovenia) which have been the customers who have supported Your Company since the beginning of its foray into auto components.
Initiatives taken towards reduction of costs:
Debt and interest burden reduction
Your Company has settled and paid the entire FCCB due as well as the loan from Reliance Capital Ltd, amounting to a debt reduction of Rs. 77.50 crores. Currently hence the liabilities of the company have come substantially down and your company is now left with working capital limits and ICDs from promoters, freeing itself from external long term debt. This way, the company can now focus on implementing a robust business model on the strength of its infrastructure and technical knowledge. This has also reduced the interest burden for the company by Rs. 1.49 Crores, enabling it to use its cash flow usage towards business and required capex.
Material Cost reduction
Your Company has successfully completed its entire backward integration into forgings. An initiative started
2 years ago, today your Company makes more than 95% of its requirement of forgings in house, compared to previous years where this was a bought out commodity. The Company now runs 2 hammer forgings and 1 x 1300 ton press forgings which it purchased during this year. Currently the company has reached a forging production of about 300 tons per month and plans to increase the same along with the business growth. Due to this major initiative, Your company continues to reduce its material cost which has now come down to 51%.
The Company has also benefitted from the reducing fuel prices as the above forgings and heat treatment shops run primarily on crude oil products.
The Company continues to explore avenues of further reduction of costs by exploring options to reduce the fixed overheads including electricity, manpower, fuels, packaging and freight.
KEL has commenced mass production for Renaultâs highly successful model KWID and Nissan Redi -
GO. KEL is further developing components for the AMT & 100 NM versions along with commencing its exports.
With a quality system set up in tune with the requirements of ISO 9001, and with ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification, the Company plans to leverage its skills in domestic as well as international market, by further striving for total customer satisfaction through relationship building and providing superior products and technological solutions to its customers. The Company has further strengthened its quality systems by an internal quality assessment system called as "KQAA" (Kinetic Quality Assessment and Awards") which reviews and rewards exceptional practices in Quality at each cell. Various efforts and initiatives have been taken to have a larger focus on Kaizens, Pokayoke, Quality Analysis methodology, APQP documentation and other systems that will ensure a sustainable effort for the business.
The company has launched âKEDSâ; a training center called as âKnowledge Enhancement & Development of Skills Centerâ for its employees in its Ahmednagar facility which focuses on motivational and training of its staff and workers at regular intervals.
Overview of Settlement with FCCB holders and Reliance:
Company had a FCCB Liability of about Rs. 142 Crores. Company had settled the same and was awaiting the approval of RBI.
During the year Company received approval of RBI for the settlement reached with FCCB holders and settlement of the liability was completed as under:
1. Rs. 70 Crores Cash Payment; and
2. By way of issuing 23,40,499 shares of the Company at a price of Rs. 156 per share.
During the year Company also completed the settlement of dues of Rs. 7.25 Crores with M/s. Micro Age Instruments Private Limited, a promoter group Company at Rs. 3.50 Crores by issuing 2,24,359 shares of the Company at a price of Rs. 156 per share.
Similarly, during the year Company also settled the liability of Reliance Capital Limited and Pay one Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. of Rs. 33.10 Crores.
Accordingly, the Loan and Preference Shares liability will be settled asunder:
1. Rs. 14.15 Crores Cash Payment; and
2. By way of issuing 6,00,000 shares of the Company at a price of Rs. 156 per share.
The said issue of 6,00,000 shares was pending shareholders approval as on 31.03.2016.
The above referred negotiations and settlements helped the Company to further improve its net worth and reduction of its liabilities.
Management Discussion &Analysis
While the global recovery was still slow and witnessing divergent trends, Indian Economy grew at 7.8% in the Financial Year 2015-16, against 7.3% in 2014-15 (Source: Indian Statistical Office (CSO) of India data). The major contributor was the manufacturing sector which registered 7.1%growth for the year.
The Government has initiated a slew of steps to take the economy forward.
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Industry structure
The automotive industry is an engine of growth for the Indian economy. The auto component industry contributes 25.6% to the manufacturing GDP and 2.2% to National GDP, providing direct employment to 1.5 million people. To help the auto component industry, the government has announced a slew a reforms in the Budget 2015 and the Foreign Trade Policy 2015. Forward looking policy measures such as announcement of introduction of GST, consolidation of various exports schemes, simplification of procedures to help integrate India into the global value chain, improving ease of doing business index through online and e-governance interventions and reducing the transaction costs augur well for the industry. The major business of your Company comes from exports. Company also benefitted from the strengthening of the rupee. All these factors have helped the Company immensely.
Outlook, Opportunities and Threat
The Indian auto industry (the industry) is one of the largest and one of the most competitive in the world. The industry is expected to perform better in the financial year 2016-17 in view of the improving macros - the Seventh Central Pay Commission bounty, softening interest rates, lower fuel cost and inflation.
The Indian Commercial Vehicle Industry is witnessing sizeable investments by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) towards upgrading their product portfolio, introducing new models and expanding manufacturing capacities.
Government of India aims to make automobile manufacturing the main driver of âMake in India'' initiative and has set up a separate independent Department for Transport, comprising of experts from the automobile sector. Investments in road projects is expected to grow at a healthy pace during the next five years, led by the government''s focus on the sector.
Deposits
During the year under review, your Company did not accept any deposits within the meaning of provisions of Chapter V - Acceptance of Deposits by Companies of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Share Capital
The paid up equity share capital as on 31st March 2016 was Rs. 16.13 cr.
During the year, Company issued 23,40,499 Shares to FCCB holders and 2,24,359 Shares to Promoters on account of Settlement reached and full and final Settlement of their dues.
Research & Development
Research and development is viewed as crucial for development of the Company. These activities add in expanding and upgrading the product portfolio and improving the offerings to the customers.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo as required under section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is furnished in Annexure I and is attached to this Report.
Auditors
The auditors M/s P. G. Bhagwat, Chartered Accountants, hold office until the ensuing Annual General Meeting, and have furnished a certificate in terms of Sec. 224(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, about their eligibility.
Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014, the Company has appointed Mr. Devendra V. Deshpande, Practicing Company Secretary (Certificate of Practice Number: 6099) to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company.
In terms of provisions of sub-section 1 of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has annexed to this Board Report as Annexure II, a Secretarial Audit Report given by the Secretarial Auditor.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Employees
Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
The following have been designated as the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company pursuant to sections 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:
a) Ms. Sulajja Firodia Motwani - Vice Chairperson
b) Mr.AjinkyaA. Firodia-Managing Director & CFO
c) Mr. Rohit Purandare - Company Secretary (CS)
Mr. Mukund Tasgaonkar, CFO of the Company resigned during the year. In his place Mr. Ajinkya A. Firodia, Managing Director of the Company was designated as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures:
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement showing the names and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said Rules are provided in the Annexure forming part of the Annual Report.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in the Corporate Governance Report which is attached as Annexure III forming part of the Annual Report.
Having regard to the provisions of Section 136(1) read with its relevant provision of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaid information is being sent to the members of the Company. The said information is available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during working hours and any member interested in obtaining such information may write to the Company Secretary and the same will be furnished without any fee and free of cost.
Board Meetings and Annual General Meeting
During the year, 5 meetings of the Board of Directors were held. The details of the meetings are furnished in the Corporate Governance Report which is attached as Annexure-III to this Report.
A calendar of Meetings is prepared and circulated in advance to the Directors'' During the year 1st April, 2015 to 31st March, 2016, 5 Board Meetings were held on 22nd July, 2015, 13th August, 2015, 9th November, 2015, 31st December, 2015, 12th February, 2016. The 44thAnnual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company was held on 30thSeptember, 2015.
Meetings of Independent Directors
The Independent Directors of the Company meet before the Board Meetings without the presence of the Chairman & Managing Director or Executive Director or other Non-Independent Directors or Chief Financial Officer or any other Management Personnel.
These Meetings are conducted in an informal and flexible manner to enable the Independent Directors to discuss matters pertaining to, inter alia, review of performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole, review the performance of the Chairman of the Company (taking into account the views of the Executive and Non-Executive Directors), assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
Audit Committee
This Committee comprises of the following Directors viz. Mr. Shirish R. Kotecha (Chairman of the Committee), Mr. Jinendra H. Munot, Mr. Ramesh J. Kabra and Mr. K. H. Sancheti. All the Members are Independent Directors. All the Members of the Committee possess strong accounting and financial management knowledge. The Company Secretary of the Company is the Secretary of the Committee.
All the recommendations of the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, there was no change in the composition in the Board of Directors of the Company.
Ms. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Vice Chairperson of the Company, retires by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, and being eligible offers herself for reappointment.
The Independent Directors of the Company have declared that they meet the criteria of Independence in terms of Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and that there is no change in their status of Independence.
Mr. Mukund Tasgaonkar, Chief Financial Officer of the Company resigned from the post w.e.f. 30th June, 2015. In his place Mr.AjinkyaA. Firodia, Managing Director of the Company was designated as Chief Financial Officer at the Board Meeting held on 31st December, 2015.
Extract of Annual Return
Pursuant to sub-section 3(a) of section 134 and subsection (3) of section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an extract of the Annual Return as on 31st March, 2016 in Form No. MGT 9 is attached herewith as Annexure IV and forms part of this Report.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, Independent Directors at their meeting without the participation of the Non-independent Directors and Management, considered/evaluated the Boards'' performance, Performance of the Chairman and other No independent Directors.
The Board have undergone a formal review which comprised Board effectiveness survey, 360 degree and review of materials. This was delivered by an external specialist and resulted in a full Board effectiveness report and Directors'' feedback. This is further supported by the Chairman''s Annual Director Performance Review.
The Board subsequently evaluated its own performance, the working of its Committees (Audit, Nomination and Remuneration and Stakeholders Relationship Committee) and Independent Directors (without participation of the relevant Director).
The criteria for performance evaluation have been detailed in the Corporate Governance Report which is attached as Annexure-III to this Report.
Material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between March 31, 2016 and August 9, 2016 (date of the Report)
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of financial year (March 31, 2016) and the date of the Report (August 09,2016).
GOVERNANCE
Corporate Governance
Your Company has a rich legacy of ethical governance practices many of which were implemented by the Company, even before they were mandated by law. Your Company is committed to transparency in all its dealings and places high emphasis on business ethics. A Report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company regarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 before which is attached as Annexure III to this Annual Report.
Vigil Mechanism
The Vigil Mechanism as envisaged in the Companies Act, 2013, the Rules prescribed there under and the Listing Agreement is implemented through the Company''s Whistle Blower Policy to enable the Directors and employees of the Company to report genuine concerns, to provide for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use such mechanism and make provision for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Whistle Blower Policy of the Company is available on the Company''s website at the web-link:
www.kineticindia.com/investors
Further details are available in the Report on Corporate Governance that forms part of this Annual Report.
Contracts or Arrangements with Related Parties
All Related Party Transactions entered into during the year were in the Ordinary Course of Business and on Arm''s Length basis. No Material Related Party Transactions, i.e. transactions exceeding ten percent of the annual financial turnover as per last audited financial statements, were entered during the year by your Company. Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions to be provided under section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013, in Form AOC-2 is not applicable.
The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company''s website and can be accessed at web link:
www.kineticindia.com/investors
Internal Control System
The company has adequate internal control system commensurate with its size and nature of business for ensuring efficiency of operations, adherence to management policies and protection of company''s assets. The company''s Audit Committee periodically reviews the internal control systems and compliance with Company''s policies, procedures and laws.
Cautionary Statement
The report contains estimates and expectations, which could be ''forward looking''. Actual results, however, might differ from estimates and expectations expressed or implied in this report, as the same are affected by many other uncertainties, including raw material availability & prices, changes in Government regulations, tax regimes, economic developments and other incidental factors.
Directors responsibility statement
Pursuant to section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors, based on the representations received from the Operating Management, and after due enquiry, confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2016, the applicable accounting standards have been followed;
(b) the Directors had in consultation with Statutory Auditors, selected accounting policies and applied them consistently, and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2016 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and irregularities;
(d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) the Directors have laid down adequate Internal Financial Controls to be followed by the Company and such Internal Financial Controls were operating effectively during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2016;
(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 throughout the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2016.
Remuneration Policy of the Company
The Remuneration policy of the Company comprising the appointment and remuneration of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Executives of the Company including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and other related matters has been provided in the Corporate Governance Report which is attached as Annexure-III to this Report.
Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013
Details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in Note A-11 of the Notes to the financial statements.
Significant and Material Orders Passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the Going Concern status of the Company
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company.
Acknowledgement
The directors express their sincere thanks to Central & State Governments, Financial Institutions, banks who have extended their support in form of Credit Facilities, suppliers and stakeholders for the support extended to the Company and also wish to place on record their appreciation of the dedicated services rendered by the employees of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
A. H. Firodia
Chairman
Pune, August 9, 2016
Regd. Off. : D1 Block, PlotNo.18/2, MIDC, Chinchwad, Pune-411019.
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors present the 44th Annual Report on the business and
operations of Kinetic Engineering Limited and the Audited Financial
Accounts for the financial year ended 31 st March, 2015.
Financial Highlights
During the financial year 2014-15, the company has made remarkable
progress in building the financial strength of the company. Efforts
taken for debt reduction and costs rationalization have yielded into
strengthening of key financial ratios for the company ensuring a strong
success for the business in the long term. As a result, the financial
highlights are as follows:
2014 (in Cr) 2013 (in Cr)
Revenues 61.16 61.00
EBITDA 23.98 (78.21)
Profit 10.22 (59.00)
Debt 278.60 192.44
Key Take Aways include:
* Decrease in material costs: from 60.82% to 58.40%.
* Profit for the company of Rs. 10.22 Cr during the year as against a
loss of Rs. 59.00 Cr in the previous year.
* Decrease in total debt of the company by Rs.86.16 Cr.
Major factors contributing to net profit were as under: -
A. Backward integration into forgings and turning to become a 100%
vertically integrated facility for transmission assemblies
manufacturing
B. Rationalisation of businesses to focus on profitable verticals
C. Reduction in overheads through re-layout of plant facilities
D. Negotiation and arriving at a settlement of FCCB bonds worth $ USD
23 MN
E. Settlement of Promoter ICDs worth Rs. 7.25 Crores.
Resulting in a net gain to Rs. 26.75 Crores; and resulting in a net
profit for the company of Rs. 10.22.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The Company has undertaken the strategic decision to transform its
traditional 2 wheeler business to auto-components in the year 2009 in
order to tap its immense technical expertise and infrastructure
available to become a unique and credible supplier of auto parts &
systems, focused on transmission assemblies. Over the period, since the
inception, the company has achieved a strong strategic direction to
explore the immense potential of this business and has been taking
constructive steps to build a robust business ahead. These include:
* A Larger Focus on International Customers and make in India
initiative
* Technology partnerships to add to the company's competitiveness and
product portfolio
* Focus on transmission assemblies as core business area
* Control on costs through backward integration
* Upgradation of Facilities and Equipments
* Upgradation of Quality systems
* Make in India:
In line with the Honorable Prime Ministers Mantra for "Make in India",
your company has been the winner of the prestigious EEPC's award for
export excellance consecutively for the last 5 years. Taking forward
this strength, the company has won various prestigious, high volume
business from international customers such as:
American Axle, A US Company with sales worth $2.93 billion for a major
order worth Rs. 30 cr annually
Aixam, France, part of the $5 BN US Polaris industry, for the supply of
complete transmission assembly for their quadricycle for Rs. 12 cr
annually
Renault Nissan, for the supply of transmission parts for their upcoming
small car KWID and various other global platforms worth Rs. 20 cr
annually, marking your company's entry into the passenger car segment
of a global OEM
Magna Powertrain, for the supply of broached transmission components in
the US worth Rs. 5 crore annually
These businesses are under various stages of development, and are
expected to commence in 2014 - 2015 and ramp up in the coming years to
the desired volumes. As you can see, your company has been successful
in bagging business across the globe amongst diverse market segments
and is well poised to grow its business substantially. In addition the
company continues to maintain its relationship with existing customers
including Mahindra Group, TATA motors, Carraro India and various
others. The company has also proudly developed various parts for
India's favorite small car Nano's new versions which have recently hit
the market.
Technology:
Your company continues to partner with technology suppliers to build
horizontal and vertical capabilities and offer to customers end to end
solutions as noted below:
- The Company is a proud partner with Magna Styer, India as a partner
under its existing "technical alliance agreement", whereby MSIA
complements KEL's manufacturing capabilities in terms of design,
testing and validation of transmission assemblies for its customers.
Magna Styer India is a subsidiary of Magna Styer GMBH, Austria, one of
the world's largest design xxx
- The Company also has a technical agreement with CTI (Chief
Transmissions Limited, formerly Taiwan Golden Bee), a Taiwanese company
focusing on making CVT's from 50 cc to 1000 cc. The company hopes to
expand its CVT business in the growing scooter market in India together
with this alliance.
- The Company also has developed its strength in forgings through
backward integration. The company has recently added 1 hammer and 1
press of 1300 tons and has over 95% of its forgings done in house.
These technological partners give the Company a unique position in the
market to offer its customer products of international standards at
reasonable costs Upgradation of facilitiles and Quality Systems:
In line with the customer profile, the company has taken various
initiatives to upgrade its facilities to international standards. These
include:
- Set up of a modern & automatic assembly line
- Creation of a conveyorised single piece flow line for high volume
customer
- Addition of in-house press forge shop
- Addition of new machines for various critical processes like
induction hardening and rack rolling. These shops have been upgraded
with a new 5 S initiative to maintain cleanliness and automisation
required to deliver the precision quality demanded by the business.
With a quality system set up in tune with the requirements of ISO 9001,
and with ISO/TS16949:2002 certification, the Company plans to leverage
its skills in domestic as well as international market, by further
striving for total customer satisfaction through relationship building
and providing superior products and technological solutions to its
customer The Company has further strengthened its quality systems by an
internal quality assessment system called as "KQAA" (Kinetic Quality
Assessment and Awards") which reviews and rewards exceptional practices
in Quality at each cell.Various efforts and initiatives have been taken
to have a larger focus on Kaizens, Pokayoke, Quality Analysis
methodlogy, APQP documentation and other systems that will ensure a
sustainable effort for the business.
The company has launched "KEDS"; a training center called as "Knowledge
Enhancement & Development of Skills Center" for its employees in its
Ahmednagar facility which focuses on motivational and training of its
staff and workers at regular intervals.
Overview of Settlement with FCCB holders:
A. On 13 February 2008, the Company issued USD 18,000,000 (United
States Dollars Eighteen Million) 2% Convertible Bonds due 2013 i.e. 180
(one hundred and eighty) bonds of face value USD 100,000 (United States
Dollars One Hundred Thousand)each.
B. The Bonds were issued pursuant to the terms of the Offering
Circular, the Subscription Agreement and the trust deed dated 13
February 2008 entered into between the Company and the Trustee as
amended by a supplemental deed dated 15 February 2013 (each as may be
amended and/ or restated from time to time, collectively, the "Trust
Deed"). The Company had also entered into an Agency Agreement in
relation to the appointment of the Principal Agent, the Registrar, the
Conversion Agent and the Transfer Agent.
C. The Bonds are listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading
Limited, Singapore under ISIN Code: ISIN XS0345165020.
D. As per the terms of the Trust Deed, the Bonds were scheduled to be
redeemed by the Company on 15 February 2014 (the "Maturity Date") but
have not been redeemed, repurchased, cancelled or converted.
E. The Bondholders and the Company have discussed and negotiated in
good faith, terms and conditions for a full and final settlement of the
Bonds and have entered an Agreement to record their understanding.
F. Accordingly, the FCCB liability of about Rs. 142 Crores as on
31.03.2015 will be settled as under:
1. Rs. 70 Crores Cash Payment; and
2. By way of issuing 23,40,499 shares of the Company at a price of Rs.
156 per share.
The above settlement is subject to approval of RBI and Company will be
making an application to RBI. Similarly, Micro Age Instruments Pvt.
Ltd. a promoter group Company also agreed to a settlement whereby, its
dues of Rs. 7.25 Crores will be settled at Rs. 3.50 Crores by way of
issuing 2,24,359 shares of the Company at a price of Rs. 156 per
share.
The above referred negotiations and settlements helped the Company to
improve its Net Worth to Rs. 41.91 Crores as on 31.03.2015 and
reduction of its liabilities by Rs. 149.25 Crores.
G. Company is also in discussion with Reliance Capital Limited for the
settlement of liability.
The above referred negotiations will further help the Company to
improve its Net Worth and make it a virtually debt free Company.
While the global recovery was still slow and witnessing divergent
trends, Indian Economy grew at 7.3% in the Financial Year (FY) 2014-15,
against 6.9% in 2013-14 (Source: Indian Statistical Office (CSO) of
India data). The major contributor was the manufacturing sector which
registered 7.1 % growth for the year.
The Government has initiated a slew of steps to take the economy
forward.
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Industry structure
The Auto Component Industry in India has a strong positive multiplier
effect as a key driver of economic growth. Indian auto components are
exported to more than 160 countries and it is indeed very heartening
that component exports have been growing at a CAGR of 29% over the past
six years. The major business of your Company comes from exports.
Company also benefited from the strengthening of the rupee. All these
factors have helped the Company immensely.
Outlook, Opportunities and Threat Your company has successfully bagged
business across the globe amongst diverse market segments and is well
poised to grow its business substantially. Company also benefited from
the strengthening of the rupee.
The Company has got orders however, the same are in development stage
and the management is of the view that it is will take another 2 to 3
quarters to operationalise the orders.
Deposits
During the year under review, your Company did not accept any deposits
within the meaning of provisions of Chapter V - Acceptance of Deposits
by Companies of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Share Capital
The paid up equity share capital as on 31 March 2015 was Rs. 13.57 cr.
There was no public issue, rights issue, bonus issue or preferential
issue etc. during the year.
Research & Development
Research and development is viewed as crucial for development of the
Company. These activities add in expanding and upgrading the product
portfolio and improving the offerings to the customers.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technology
absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo as required under
section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is furnished in Annexure I and is
attached to this Report.
Auditors
The auditors M/s P. G. Bhagwat, Chartered Accountants, hold office
until the ensuing Annual General Meeting, and have furnished a
certificate in terms of Sec. 224(1) of the Companies Act, 1956, about
their eligibility.
Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed Mr. Devendra V.
Deshpande, Practicing Company Secretary (Certificate of Practice
Number: 6099) to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company.
In terms of provisions of sub-section 1 of section 204 of the Companies
Act, 2013, the Company has annexed to this Board Report as Annexure II,
a Secretarial Audit Report given by the Secretarial Auditor.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remark.
Employees
Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
The following have been designated as the Key Managerial Personnel of
the Company pursuant to sections 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act,
2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:
a) Mr.Arun H. Firodia-Chairman
b) Ms. Sulajja Firodia Motwani-Vice Chairperson
c) Mr.Ajinkya A. Firodia-Managing Director
d) Mr. Mukund V. Tasgaonkar - Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
e) Mr. Rohit Purandare - Company Secretary(CS) Other than Mr. Pranvesh
Tripathi, Company Secretary and Mr. Ravindra Yadav, Company Secretary,
none of the KMP has resigned during the year under review.
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement showing
the names and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration
in excess of the limits set out in the said Rules are provided in the
Annexure forming part of the Annual Report.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required
under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 are provided in the Corporate Governance Report which is
attached as Annexure III forming part of the Annual Report.
Having regard to the provisions of Section 136(1) read with its
relevant provision of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report
excluding the aforesaid information is being sent to the members of the
Company. The said information is available for inspection at the
Registered Office of the Company during working hours and any member
interested in obtaining such information may write to the Company
Secretary and the same will be furnished without any fee and free of
cost.
Board Meetings and Annual General Meeting During the year, 6 meetings
of the Board of Directors were held. The details of the meetings are
furnished in the Corporate Governance Report which is attached as
Annexure-lll to this Report.
During the year 1st April, 2014 to 31st March, 2015, 6 Board Meetings
were held on 22nd April, 2014,24th May, 2014, 28th June, 2014, 14th
August, 2014, 13th November, 2014, and 12th February, 2015. The 43rd
Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company was held on 29th September,
2014.
Meetings of Independent Directors
The Independent Directors of the Company meet before the Board Meetings
without the presence of the Chairman & Managing Director or Executive
Director or other Non-Independent Directors or Chief Financial Officer
or any other Management Personnel.
These Meetings are conducted in an informal and flexible manner to
enable the Independent Directors to discuss matters pertaining to,
inter alia, review of performance of Non-Independent Directors and the
Board as a whole, review the performance of the Chairman of the Company
(taking into account the views of the Executive and Non-Executive
Directors), assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of
information between the Company Management and the Board that is
necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their
duties.
Audit Committee
This Committee comprises of the following Directors viz. Mr. Shirish
R. Kotecha (Chairman of the Committee), Mr. Jinendra H. Munot, Mr.
Ramesh J. Kabra and Mr. K. H. Sancheti. All the Members are Independent
Directors. All the Members of the Committee possess strong accounting
and financial management knowledge.The Company Secretary of the Company
is the Secretary of the Committee.
All the recommendations of the Audit Committee were accepted by the
Board.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, Mr. Ashish Kumar Agarwal,Nominee Director
stepped down from the Board. The Board wishes to place on record its
deep sense of appreciation for the valuable contributions made by him
the Board and the Company during his tenure as Director.
Mr. A. H. Firodia, Director, retires by rotation at the forthcoming
Annual General Meeting, and being eligible offers himself for
re-appointment.
The Independent Directors of the Company have declared that they meet
the criteria of Independence in terms of Section 149(6) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and that there is no change in their status of
Independence. At the Board Meeting held on May 22, 2014, Mr. Ajinkya
A. Firodia, was appointed as Managing Director of the Company for a
tenure of 5 years, Mr. Mukund Tasgaonkar, was appointed as Chief
Financial Officer w.e.f. 24th May, 2014 and Mr. Pranvesh Tripathi,
resigned from the post of Company Secretary as on 24th May, 2014,
thereafter Mr. Ravindra Yadav, was appointed as Company Secretary on
24th May, 2014. Mr. Ravindra Yadav resigned from the post of Company
Secretary on 5th July, 2014. Mr. Rohit Purandare, was then appointed as
Company Secretary on 1st Aug. 2014 and was designated as "Key
Managerial Personnel" of the Company pursuant to Sections 2(51) and 203
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Extract of Annual Return
Pursuant to sub-section 3(a) of section 134 and sub-section (3) of
section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12(1) of the
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an extract of
the Annual Return as on 31 st March, 2015 in Form No. MGT 9 is attached
herewith as Annexure IV and forms part of this Report.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement, Independent Directors at their meeting without
the participation of the Non-independent Directors and Management,
considered/evaluated the Boards' performance, Performance of the
Chairman and other Non- independent Directors.
The Board have undergone a formal review which comprised Board
effectiveness survey, 360 degree and review of materials. This was
delivered by an external specialist and resulted in a full Board
effectiveness report and Directors' feedback. This is further supported
by the Chairman's Annual Director Performance Review.
The Board subsequently evaluated its own performance, the working of
its Committees (Audit, Nomination and Remuneration and Stakeholders
Relationship Committee) and Independent Directors (without
participation of the relevant Director).
The criteria for performance evaluation have been detailed in the
Corporate Governance Report which is attached as Annexure-lll to this
Report.
Material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
the Company which have occurred between March 31, 2015 and May 12, 2015
(date of the Report)
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company between the end of financial year (March
31,2015) and the date of the Report (August 13,2015).
GOVERNANCE
Corporate Governance
Your Company has a rich legacy of ethical governance practices many of
which were implemented by the Company, even before they were mandated
by law. Your Company is committed to transparency in all its dealings
and places high emphasis on business ethics. A Report on Corporate
Governance along with a Certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the
Company regarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate
Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement which
is attached as Annexure III to this Annual Report.
Vigil Mechanism
The Vigil Mechanism as envisaged in the Companies Act, 2013, the Rules
prescribed thereunder and the Listing Agreement is implemented through
the Company's Whistle Blower Policy to enable the Directors and
employees of the Company to report genuine concerns, to provide for
adequate safeguards against victimisation of persons who use such
mechanism and make provision for direct access to the Chairman of the
Audit Committee.
Whistle Blower Policy of the Company is available on the Company's
website at the web-link: www. kineticindia.com/investors
Further details are available in the Report on Corporate Governance
that forms part of this Annual Report. Contracts or Arrangements with
Related Parties All Related Party Transactions entered into during the
year were in the Ordinary Course of Business and on Arm's Length basis.
No Material Related Party Transactions, i.e. transactions exceeding ten
percent of the annual financial turnover as per last audited financial
statements, were entered during the year by your Company. Accordingly,
the disclosure of Related Party Transactions to be provided under
section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013, in Form AOC-2 is not
applicable.
The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is
uploaded on the Company's website and can be accessed at web link:
www.kineticindia.com/investors
Internal Control System
The company has adequate internal control system commensurate with its
size and nature of business for ensuring efficiency of operations,
adherence to management policies and protection of company's assets.
The company's Audit Committee periodically reviews the internal control
systems and compliance with Company's policies, procedures and laws.
Cautionary Statement
The report contains estimates and expectations, which could be 'forward
looking'. Actual results, however, might differ from estimates and
expectations expressed or implied in this report, as the same are
affected by many other uncertainties, including raw material
availability & prices, changes in Government regulations, tax regimes,
economic developments and other incidental facto'
Directors responsibility statement
Pursuant to section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors,
based on the representations received from the Operating Management,and
after due enquiry, confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the Financial Year
ended 31st March, 2015, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed;
(b) the Directors had in consultation with Statutory Auditors, selected
accounting policies and applied them consistently, and made judgments
and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2015
and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and irregularities;
(d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis;
(e) the Directors have laid down adequate Internal Financial Controls
to be followed by the Company and such Internal Financial Controls were
operating effectively during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2015;
(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 throughout the Financial Year ended
31 st March, 2015.
Remuneration Policy of the Company
The Remuneration policy of the Company comprising the appointment and
remuneration of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior
Executives of the Company including criteria for determining
qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and
other related matters has been provided in the Corporate Governance
Report which is attached as Annexure-lll to this Report.
Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments under Section 186 of
the Companies Act, 2013
Details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in Note
A-11 of the Notes to the financial statements.
Significant and Material Orders Passed by the Regulators or Courts or
Tribunals impacting the Going Concern status of the Company
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators
or Courts or Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of
the Company.
Acknowledgement
The directors express their sincere thanks to Central & State
Governments, Financial Institutions, banks who have extended their
support in form of Credit Facilities, suppliers and stakeholders for
the support extended to the Company and also wish to place on record
their appreciation of the dedicated services rendered by the employees
of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
A.H. Firodia
Chairman
Pune,August 13,2015
Regd. Off.: D1 Block, Plot No No.18/2, MIDC, Chinchwad, Pune-411019.
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Directors present the 43rd Annual Report on the business and
operations of Kinetic Engineering Limited and the Audited Financial
Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2014.
Financial Highlights
During the financial year 2013-14, the Total Revenue was Rs. 61 Crores
as against Rs. 87 Crores in previous year. The revenue of the Company
was lower due to prevailing recession in the Automobile Industry and
reduction in demand from main customers of the Company Mahindra Two
Wheelers Limited & Tata Motors Limited. The net loss during the year
was Rs. 59 Crores.
Major factors contributing to net loss were as under: -
1. The operating net loss of the Company was Rs. 26.39 Crores.
2. In order to meet liabilities in the year 2013-14 the Company had to
liquidate its non-core assets i.e. investment in equity shares of
Mahindra Two Wheelers Limited at a loss of Rs. 24.77 Crores.
3. Due to adverse foreign currency movement the Company made provision
of Rs. 3.90 Crores towards exchange fluctuation loss.
The financial performance of the Company was also affected by overall
uncertain macro-economic environment and recessionary economy.
Business Overview
During the year, your Company has initiated three prestigious
programmes;
1. Your Company has bagged an order from Aixam Polaris, a Company from
France to manufacture complete Gear box for their Side-By-Side / ATV
(All Terrain Vehicles) Vehicles which has a high volume business and is
a leading market player.
2. Your Company also bagged an order from American Axle, to manufacture
machine / part name ''Yoke'' for its units in Mexico and India. To
complete this order, your Company has installed an in house forging
press to expedite the manufacturing process and to reduce material
cost.
3. Your Company also bagged an order to manufacture Oil Pumps parts
from Advik, Chakan, Maharashtra.
4. Development of complete Gear box for Piaggio Vehicles Private
Limited (PVPL) LCVs having 40 kilogram weight with the torque of 150
NM. This LCV is soon to be launched. With the launch of this LCV, PVPL
is expected to perform very well in the market.
5. Your Company has also got an LOI for Tata Nano''s Automatic Manual
Transmission (AMT), diesel and CNG version car.
6. To reduce material costs and better control of inventory schedules
of customers, your Company has installed one ton hammer in forging
shop, so as to become self reliant in forging supply and thereby
managed to gain better control and reduction in costs of raw materials
by at least 5% - 6%.
To summarise, the year under review has seen a good progress in the
development of new programmes continued from last year and it gives
confidence to your Directors that the Company would continue to see
revenue increase from existing programmes, though this year the
revenues did not show increase due to fluctuating market conditions for
major product lines and overall depressed Automotive sector in India.
Many new programmes have been under development and testing during
2013-14 and they are now nearing completion. Being large and complex
programmes, company expects them to start in the coming financial year
and gain momentum within the first few quarters of the year, to be
productionised during 2014-15, Further, the Company continues to add
more parts from its existing customers including Mahindra and Mahindra,
Carraro, Tata Motors as well as is exploring aggressively export
business once the new programmes are in full production and based on
projections given by our customers, company is confident of further
increasing its revenues.
With a quality system set up in tune with the requirements of ISO 9001,
and with ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification, the Company plans to leverage
its skills in domestic as well as international market, by further
striving for total customer satisfaction through relationship building
and providing superior products and technological solutions to its
customers. In the coming years, the Company will focus on
strengthening its technological base and customer relationships to
establish its position as a leading Power train components and
assemblies specialist. Your Company would also like to adopt best
manufacturing practices and has already started practising an internal
Quality initiative called "KQAA" (Kinetic Quality Assessment and
Awards") which reviews and rewards exceptional practices in Quality at
each cell.
Industry Overview
Global Economic Slowdown affected growth of Indian Economy. Also due to
Changing of economic and business conditions, evolving consumer
preferences, rapid technological innovation and adoption and
globalization are creating an increasingly competitive market
environment that is driving corporations to transform the manner in
which they operate.
The domestic market continued to be challenging for the automotive
industry and for the year witnessed a distinct slowdown/negative
growth. The demand was restrained by higher interest rates, inflation,
fuel prices, volatile commodity market, industrial unrest and adverse
forex fluctuations. Investor and business confidence was low throughout
the year.
With the new Government at the center having clear majority, focusing
on policy decisions, inflation control and commitment towards
industrial and infrastructure development, customer sentiments are
expected to improve in the country in medium to long term and stimulate
the demand for the Auto industry.
In spite of some current concerns, the growth forecast for the Indian
economy remains healthy. With the resulting increase in income levels
and lifestyle aspirations, the potential size of the Indian passenger
vehicle market in the next five years is likely to be as large as 4-5
million vehicles with a conservative growth rate of 10-12% per year.
Similarly, the growth in agriculture and industrial production, the
spread of organised retail and the growing prevalence of the hub-
and-spoke model for transportation of goods will lead to a significant
expansion of the overall market size. The expected introduction of more
stringent norms related to overloading of goods vehicles and
roadworthiness and vehicle age will also lead to considerable expansion
in the market for CVs.
The Indian auto component industry is one of the country''s rising
industries with tremendous growth prospects. From a low-key supplier
providing components exclusively to the domestic market. The industry
has emerged as one of the key auto components centres in Asia and is
today seen as a significant player in the global automotive supply
chain.
As per an Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India
(ACMA) report, the turnover of the auto component industry was measured
about US$ 66 billion in FY 2015-16 with the likelihood to touch US$ 115
billion by FY 2020-21 depending on favorable conditions.
As evident from the above graphical chart, engine parts and
transmission and steering parts have 50% of market presence in overall
automotive products range in the automobile market. Your company''s main
line of business is also in engine parts and transmission systems and
there is huge potential for still growing its business and utilise
untapped potential and thereby solicit big customers having sizable
market presence in the two wheeler, three wheeler and four wheeler
vehicles segments.
OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
We expect demand outlook to continue to remain weak in automobile
sector, primarily due to uncertain macro economic environment. But the
elections have delivered a clear mandate for decisive governance and
development. 2014 - 15 could be a turnaround year for India, given the
new energy and political will to drive economic reforms.
The new leadership has shown a resolve to implement progressive
policies to bring the economy back on track. If this resolve translates
into action, three developments could take place. Stalled projects
could see quick execution. Better-directed subsidies could prune the
fiscal deficit. Finally, strong leadership at the helm could make the
administration more streamlined and responsive.
Hopefully, these steps will quicken the pace of capital formation and
improve productivity. Continued reforms and a stable monetary policy
would bolster the country''s macroeconomic fundamentals and deliver a
powerful message of societal and economic dynamism to the world.
Your Company is focusing basically on following in the coming years:
(1) Technical alliances with the global leader like Magna Styr India
Pvt. Ltd., to get access to new technologies like that of Automated
Manual Transmissions (AMT), CVTs, ATs, Transfer Cases & complete
solutions related to power train products. Through the Technical
Agreement Company will not only strengthen it''s expertise, but add a
horizontal benefit to its capabilities. The Company will also get
access to various clients globally which shall open a door for numerous
opportunities way ahead.
(2) To focus on high volume business with PVPL for gears and shafts and
use Company''s infrastructure for PVPL''s three wheeler business.
(3) To focus on high volume business with Aixam Polaris for
manufacturing complete Gear box for their Side-By-Side / ATV (All
Terrain Vehicles) Vehicles.
(4) To focus on high volume business with American Axle for
manufacturing machine / part name ''Yoke'' for its units in Mexico and
India.
(5) To focus on high volume business with Advik, for manufacturing Oil
Pumps parts.
Thus, the outlook of your Company is promising with continuous growth
in terms of value and volume.
Internal Control System
The company has adequate internal control system commensurate with its
size and nature of business for ensuring efficiency of operations,
adherence to management policies and protection of company''s assets.
The company''s Audit Committee periodically reviews the internal control
systems and compliance with Company''s policies, procedures and laws.
Cautionary Statement
The report contains estimates and expectations, which could be''forward
looking''. Actual results, however, might differ from estimates and
expectations expressed or implied in this report, as the same are
affected by many other uncertainties, including raw material
availability & prices, changes in Government regulations, tax regimes,
economic developments and other incidental factors.
Research & Development
Research and development is viewed as crucial for development of the
Company. These activities add in expanding and upgrading the product
portfolio and improving the offerings to the customers.
Conservation of energy
Some of the measures for conservation of energy undertaken during the
period under review were:
1. Maintaining unit power factor throughout year saving Rs 28, 83,250/-
as an Incentive in electricity bills.
2. Machine resifting as per layout to save transportation of jobs from
one shop to another shop and better control on energy consumption.
3. In gear box testing all air leakage are arrested.
4. Energy efficient tube fitting installed in Hall no.8 & Heat
Treatment shop. Instead of 250 watt mercury lamps results in 21600
units saving per year.
5. On shut down or paid holidays load is diverted on two transformers
instead of five and remaining transformers shut off saving unwanted
losses and power. In result 33000 units saving per year
6. In machine shop idle running of high consumption machines stopped by
auto time introduction saving 20000 units per year.
7. Powder coating and Paint shop 72 watts, 6 no''s energy efficient tube
fitting fitted instead of 250 watts mercury fitting in results 8640
units saving per year.
8. In Hall no. 10, 9, 9A, 8 Electronic control machine fitted MCB in
incoming supply line. To cut off power of stabilizer & idle
transformer, in result of saving 16540 unit per year.
9. For waste water treatment plant the 50 lacks liters of treated water
is used for gardening.
10. Annual savings due to above steps in term of KWH. And Rs.
Annual unit saving 99,780 Units. Rs.7, 68,306/- Lacks, @ Rs.7.70/unit &
P.F. Incentive Rs 28, 83,250/- Lacks. Total Rs.36, 51,556/-Saved.
The above measures have resulted in significant saving in energy cost.
Foreign exchange earnings and outgo
The information on foreign exchange earnings and outgo is contained in
Point No. 10 & 11 in Notes to the Accounts. Directors responsibility
statement
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors
confirm that:
1. In preparation of the accounts for the period under review, the
Company has followed the applicable accounting standards
2. Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and the judgments and estimates made are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the company as on 31st March, 2014 and of the loss of the company for
the year ended on that date.
3. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities
4. The annual accounts for the period under review have been prepared
on a''going concern'' basis
Corporate governance
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges, a
report on Corporate Governance with certificate of the Auditors of your
company on Compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance is
given as annexure to the Directors'' report.
Fixed deposits
During the period under review fixed deposits amounting to Rs.0.20 lac
was transferred to Investor Education and Protection fund on
07.05.2014.
Compliance of provisions of SICA
As the net worth of the Company as at 31.03.2014 stands exceeded by its
accumulated losses as on the same date, the Company has fallen within
the ambit of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985
and accordingly the compliance as required under the provisions of
Section 15(1) of the said Act has been made by the Company by filling a
reference. The registration of the said reference is in process.
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 as well as
the Articles of Association of the Company, Ms. Sulajja Firodia
Motwani director, retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, and is
eligible for re-appointment. The information as required to be
disclosed under clause 49 of the listing agreement in case of
re-appointment of director is provided in the
Notice of the ensuing annual general meeting.
Mr. Harjit Singh Bhatia had resigned from the Board on 09th July, 2014.
The Board expresses its sincere appreciation for the valuable services
provided by him during his tenure as a Director.
During the year, the Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting
held on 22nd April, 2014 has, subject to the approval of members and
Central Government, appointed Mr. Ajinkya A. Firodia as Managing
Director, for a period of 5 (five) years from the expiry of his present
term, at the remuneration recommended by the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee of the Board and approved by the Board.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 161(1) of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Ramesh J. Kabra
was appointed as an Additional Director Designated as an Independent
Director w.e.f. 28th June, 2014 and he shall hold office up to the date
of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Company has received
requisite notice in writing from a member proposing Mr. Ramesh J. Kabra
for appointment as an Independent Director.
Pursuant to section 149(4) of the Companies Act, 2013, every listed
company is required to appoint at least one third of its directors as
independent directors. The Board already has one half of its directors
in the category of independent directors in terms of the provisions of
clause 49 of the listing agreement. The Board therefore, in its meeting
held on 14th August, 2014 appointed the following existing independent
directors under clause 49, as ''independent directors'' pursuant to
Companies Act, 2013, subject to approval of shareholders:
1. Mr. Jinendra H. Munot
2. Dr. K. H. Sancheti
3. Mr. Sudhir R. Sanghi
4. Mr. Shirish R. Kotecha
5. Mr. R. J. Kabra
As required under the said Act and the Rules made thereunder, the same
is now put up for approval of members at the ensuing annual general
meeting. Necessary details have been annexed to the Notice of the
meeting in terms of section 102(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The independent directors have submitted the declaration of
independence, as required pursuant to section 149(7) of the Companies
Act, 2013 stating that they meet the criteria of independence as
provided in sub-section(6). With the appointment of independent
directors, the conditions specified in the Act and the Rules made
thereunder as also under new clause 49 of the listing agreement stand
complied.
Auditors
The auditors M/s P. G. Bhagwat, Chartered Accountants, hold office
until the ensuing Annual General Meeting, and have furnished a
certificate in terms of Sec. 224(1) of the Companies Act, 1956, about
their eligibility.
In conformity with the directives of the Central Government, the
Company has Re-appointed M/s. Dhananjay V. Joshi & Associates Cost
Accountant, as the cost auditor under Section 233B of the Companies
Act, 1956 to conduct the cost audit of Kinetic Engineering Limited for
the year 2014-15.
Employees
Particulars of Employees as required under Section 217 (2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975 form part of this report. However, as per the provisions of
Section 219(1)(b)(IV) of the Companies Act, 1956, the report and the
accounts are being sent to the shareholders of the company, excluding
the statement of particulars of employees under Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the
said statement may write to the Company at the Registered Office of the
Company.
Acknowledgement
The directors express their sincere thanks to Financial Institutions,
banks who have extended their support in form of Credit Facilities,
suppliers and stakeholders for the support extended to the Company and
also wish to place on record their appreciation of the dedicated
services rendered by the employees of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
A. H. Firodia
Chairman
Pune : August 14, 2014
Regd. Off. : D1Block, Plot No.18/2, MIDC,
Chinchwad, Pune - 411019.
Mar 31, 2013
Dear Members,
The Directors present the 42nd Annual Report on the business and
operations of Kinetic Engineering Limited and the Audited Financial
Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2013.
Financial Highlights
During Financial Year 2012-13, the total revenue was Rs. 101.80 crore,
while the net loss after tax was Rs. 13.56 crore.
During Financial Year 2012-13, the materials cost increased from 64.68
% to 69.22 % over the last year.
In financial Year 2012-13 the company registered an EBITDA of Rs. 4.15
crore. The Company posted on operating cash loss Rs. 497 Lac as
compared to an operating cash profit of Rs. 154 Lac in financial year
2011-12
During the Financial Year 2012-13 there was a marginal reduction of the
revenue from operations - Rs. 80.21 crore in FY 2012-13 against Rs.
83.07 crore in FY 2011-12. This reduction has been due to a few
temporary reasons - mainly due to the reduction in demand from Mahindra
Two Wheelers Limited, as well as from the Tata Motors. The demand from
both these customers is expected to normalise and increase in the
coming months.
As you may be aware, your company entered the field of auto-components
few years ago, after totally restructuring its operations from
manufacture of two- wheelers to manufacture of various automotive
components, and assemblies; and hence this marks a landmark in the
company''s continued vision to become a substantially large player in
the auto- component field.
Research & Development
Research and development is viewed as crucial for development of the
Company. These activities add in expanding and upgrading the product
portfolio and improving the offerings to the customers.
Conservation of energy
Some of the measures for conservation of energy undertaken during the
period under review were:
I. Maintaining Unity power factor throughout the year saving
Rs.4030338/- 2. Machine reshuffling as per lay out to save
transportation of jobs from one shop to another shop and better control
on energy consumption.
3. Arrested all air leakages in gear box testing.
4. Replaced all old Compressed air pipe wire braded with PU piping and
fittings.
5. switching off three 1000 KVA transformers during shut down and paid
holidays ultimately saving power and reducing losses.
6. Compressed air requirement continuously monitoring and operating
the required capacity compressed, saving 3.6 Lacs units per year.
7. IIntroduced auto timer at machine shop which prevented idle running
of high consumption machines saving 20000 units per year.
8. Introduce timer system for lighting and fans shut off during lunch
period saving 30000 units per year.
9. Carried out leakage testing In LPG gas storage tanks. Also
introduced the alarm for LPG leakage.
10. Utilized 4 lac liters'' of treated water for gardening from waste
water treatment plant.
II. Rs. 20,000/- of oil is extracted from the waste water treatment
plant.
12. All reservoir of air compressor is tested for air leakages and
arrested the air leakages. Saving the most expensive compressor
compressed air.
13. provided all trollys with trays to collect carryover oil with job.
14. Work in Progress for fixing trays to collect leakage oil and
carryover oil for machines like hobbing and shaving The above measures
have resulted in significant saving in energy cost.
Foreign exchange earnings and outgo
The information on foreign exchange earnings and outgo is contained in
Point No. 12 & 13 in Notes to the Accounts.
Directors responsibility statement
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors
confirm that:
1. In preparation of the accounts for the period under review, the
Company has followed the applicable accounting standards.
2. Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and the judgments and estimates made are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the company as on 31st March, 2013 and of the loss of the company for
the year ended on that date.
3. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
4. The annual accounts for the period under review have been prepared
on a ''going concern'' basis.
Corporate governance
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges, a
report on Corporate Governance with certificate of the Auditors of your
company on Compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance is
given as annexure to the Directors'' report.
Fixed deposits
During the period under review fixed deposits amounting to Rs.0.55 lac
were repaid on maturity. The balance as on 31.3.2013 standing in the
fixed deposit account was Rs.0.20 lac.
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 as well as
the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. S. R. Sanghi, Mr.
Ashish Kumar Agarwal & Dr. K. H. Sancheti, directors, retire at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting, and are eligible for re-appointment.
Mr. Santosh K. Senapati had resigned from the Board on 17th September,
2012. The Board expresses its sincere appreciation for the valuable
services provided by him during his tenure as a Director.
Mr. Harjit Singh Bhatia was appointed as an Additional Director by the
Board on 13th February, 2013 and holds office as such director until
the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Company has received a notice
u/s 257 of the Companies Act, 1956, proposing the candidature of Mr.
Harjit Singh Bhatia as a director of the Company.
None of the above mentioned directors are related to each other.
Auditors
The auditors M/s P. G. Bhagwat, Chartered Accountants, hold office
until the ensuing Annual General Meeting, and have furnished a
certificate in terms of Sec. 224(1) of the Companies Act, 1956, about
their eligibility.
In conformity with the directives of the Central Government, the
Company has Re-appointed M/s. Dhananjay V. Joshi & Associates Cost
Accountant, as the cost auditor under Section 233B of the Companies
Act, 1956 to conduct the cost audit of Kinetic Engineering Limited for
the year 2013-14.
Employees
Particulars of Employees as required under Section 217 (2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975 form part of this report. However, as per the provisions of
Section 219(1)(b)(IV) of the Companies Act, 1956, the report and the
accounts are being sent to the shareholders of the company, excluding
the statement of particulars of employees under Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the
said statement may write to the Company at the Registered Office of the
Company.
Acknowledgement
The directors express their sincere thanks to Financial Institutions,
banks who have extended their support in form of Credit Facilities,
suppliers and stakeholders for the support extended to the Company and
also wish to place on record their appreciation of the dedicated
services rendered by the employees of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
A. H. Firodia
Chairman
Pune : 28th May, 2013
Regd. Off. :
D1Block, Plot No.18/2,
MIDC, Chinchwad, Pune - 411019.
Mar 31, 2012
Dear Members,
The Directors present the 41st Annual Report on the business and
operations of Kinetic Engineering Limited and the Audited Financial
Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2012.
Financial Highlights
During Financial Year 2011-12, the total revenue was Rs. 101.93 crore,
while the net loss after tax was Rs. 6.93 crore.
During Financial Year 2011-12, the materials cost reduced from 66.07 %
to 64.68 % over the last year and the operating cash profit improved
from (294) lac to 154 lac.
In financial Year 2011-12 the company also registered an EBITDA of Rs.
9.32 crore.
During the Financial Year 2011-12 there was a marginal reduction of the
revenue from operations - Rs. 83.07 crore in FY 2011-12 against Rs.
90.93 crore in FY 2010-11. This reduction has been due to a few
temporary reasons - mainly due to the reduction in demand from Mahindra
Two Wheelers Limited, as well as from the Tata Motors. The demand from
both these customers is expected to normalise and increase in the
coming months.
As you may be aware, your company entered the field of auto-components
few years ago, after totally restructuring its operations from
manufacture of two- wheelers to manufacture of various automotive
components, and assemblies; and hence this marks a landmark in the
company's continued vision to become a substantially large player in
the auto- component field.
Research & Development
Research and development is viewed as crucial for development of the
Company. These activities add in expanding and upgrading the product
portfolio and improving the offerings to the customers.
Conservation of energy
Some of the measures for conservation of energy undertaken during the
period under review were:
1. By continuous monitoring, Unity Power factor is maintained through
out year, saving Rs.42 lacks as an Incentive in electricity bills.
2. Studied the peak and lowest demand of compressed air for different
shops and accordingly compressor run pattern decided and implemented
results in saving of electrical power of Rs.3.5 lacks per year.
3. Mercury and sodium street lights replaced by modern CFL of low
wattage installed.
4. Thyrister control AC drive for heaters installed for sursulf salt
bath furnace maintaining temperature at 565 degree Celsius constantly
results in saving of Rs.63000/- per year.
5. Compressed air pipe of nylon braded is replaced with PU tube
fittings in Gear box assembly line and Aluminum machine shop.
6. CFL spiral lamps fitted in office area replacing 40 watt tube
fittings.
7. In Aluminum line energy efficient tube fittings installed,
replacing 250 watt mercury lamps. Saving Rs. 2 Lacks per year.
8. For paint baking and bond rising tank water heating thermopac
operates during load period instead of continuous. Savings Rs.1.5
lacks per year.
9. Compressed air measurement carried out for all machines in
different shops.
10. About 3500 liters of oil is extracted from drained coolant per
year.
11. Compressed air leakages from the welded joints in pipe line
arrested.
12. Fire hydrant line 3 inches under ground water leakage arrested by
replacing with new line, save about 5 lacks liters of water per year.
The above measures have resulted in significant saving in energy cost.
Foreign exchange earnings and outgo
The information on foreign exchange earnings and outgo is contained in
Point No. 10 & 11 in Notes to the Accounts. Directors responsibility
statement
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors
confirm that:
1. In preparation of the accounts for the period under review, the
Company has followed the applicable accounting standards
2. Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and the judgments and estimates made are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the company as on 31st March, 2012.and of the profit of the company for
the year ended on that date.
3. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities
4. The annual accounts for the period under review have been prepared
on a 'going concern' basis Corporate governance
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges, a
report on Corporate Governance with certificate of the Auditors of your
company on Compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance is
given as annexure to the Directors' report.
Fixed deposits
During the period under review fixed deposits amounting to Rs.0.10 lac
were repaid on maturity. The balance as on 31.3.2012 standing in the
fixed deposit account was Rs.0.75 lac.
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 as well as
the Articles of Association of the Company, Dr. N. A. Kalyani, Mr. S.
R. Kotecha & Mrs. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, directors, retire at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting, and are eligible for re-appointment.
The directors Mr. Arun H. Firodia, Mr. Ajinkya A. Firodia & Mrs.
Sulajja Firodia Motwani are related to each other.
Mr. Jinendra H. Munot was appointed as an Additional Director by the
Board, and holds office as such director until the ensuing Annual
General Meeting. The Company has received a notice u/s 257 of the
Companies Act, 1956, proposing the candidature of Mr. Jinendra H. Munot
as a director of the Company.
Mrs. Sulajja Firodia Motwani and Mr. Arun H. Firodia were appointed as
Vice - Chairperson and Chairman by the Board of Directors in their
meetings respectively held on 9th December 2011 and 30th May 2012.
Members are requested to approve their appointment.
Auditors
The auditors M/s P. G. Bhagwat, Chartered Accountants, hold office
until the ensuing Annual General Meeting, and have furnished a
certificate in terms of Sec. 224(1) of the Companies Act, 1956, about
their eligibility.
Employees
Particulars of Employees as required under Section 217 (2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975 form part of this report. However, as per the provisions of
Section 219(1)(b)(IV) of the Companies Act, 1956, the report and the
accounts are being sent to the shareholders of the company, excluding
the statement of particulars of employees under Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the
said statement may write to the Company at the Registered Office of the
Company.
Acknowledgement
The directors express their sincere thanks to Reliance Capital Limited,
Clearwater Capital Partners India Limited, banks, suppliers and
stakeholders for the support extended to the Company and also wish to
place on record their appreciation of the dedicated services rendered
by the employees of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
A. H. Firodia
Chairman
Pune : 30th May, 2012
Regd. Off. :
D1Block, Plot No.18/2, MIDC, Chinchwad, Pune - 411019.
Mar 31, 2011
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 40th Annual Report on
the business and operations of Kinetic Engineering Limited and the
Audited Financial Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March,
2011.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
For the Financial Year, the net income from operations was Rs.91.17
crore, while the net loss after tax was Rs.10.91 crore.
The results for the current financial year are not strictly comparable
with the results for the preceding financial year, as the current
financial year is a period of 12 months, while the preceding financial
year was a period of 9 months.
The company has crossed a gross revenue of Rs.90 cr. for the financial
year 2010 - 2011. As you may be aware, your company entered the field
of auto-components few years ago, after totally restructuring its
operations from manufacture of two- wheelers to manufacture of various
automotive components, and assemblies; and hence this marks a landmark
in the company's continued vision to become a substantially large
player in the auto-component field.
Some Highlights:
2010-2011 2009-2010
(12 months) (9 months)
Net Sales and Income Rs. 9117 lac Rs. 4920 lac Increase in operating
income
from Operations
Material Cost 67% 78% Substantial decrease
in material cost as
a percent of sales
Employment cost 19% 24% Decrease in
employment cost as
a percent of sales
Due to the same, the company has registered a EBITDA of Rs. 284 lacs
during the said period. The Company has registered a net loss of Rs.
1091 lacs; largely due to the high depreciation costs (Rs. 799 lacs)
incurred on basis of capex initiatives for new programs.
Business Overview
During the year, your company continues to consolidate its position as
a specialized manufacturer of high technology components and assemblies
with a focus on Power Train Components and assemblies. This year there
has been a good progress in the ramp-up of existing production programs
and development of new programs.
As a result, there has been substantial growth in company's sales
revenues. This has been largely led by:
- Commencement and ramp up of mass volume production for gear sets for
Tata Nano, the lowest priced car in the world. The supply of Gear-sets
for Tata Nano which had commenced last year, saw a significant ramp- up
this year.. Your Company has set up a world class manufacturing
facility with the best in class equipments to manufacture high quality
components in large volumes. Your Company is well positioned to grow
production in line with the anticipated increased production of Tata
Nano and, we expect this program to grow further in the coming years.
- Ramp up of supply of key power-train components and assemblies for
different scooter models of Mahindra Two Wheelers Limited (MTWL), a
company in which Kinetic Motor Company Limited, an entity promoted by
your Company and where it holds a substantial equity, holds a 20%
equity stake. Your company supplies various engine and transmission
assemblies to MTWL, one of India's fastest growing forces in the Indian
2 wheeler field. Start up for programmes for transmission components
for Mahindra Farm Equipment Sector (FES), the worlds largest producer
of tractors.
- Start up for programmes for Mahindra Auto Sector, one of country's
largest and fastest growing automobile companies
- Start up of relationship with Enfield, one of country's premium
manufacturer of top end motorcycles by supplying painted parts to the
company.
As a result of the above, KINETIC's revenues have increased from
Rs.49.19 cr. in the financial year 2009-10 (9 months) to Rs.91.17 cr.
in the financial year 2010-11 (12 months).
Continued growth in the Indian automotive industry gives the confidence
to your Directors that the Company would continue to see revenue
increase from existing programs, though at a pace lower than the last
year. Your company remains diversified in its product category and
customer base. The representation is as follows :
In addition, your company has made significant progress on development
of prestigious new contracts, namely: complete Gear box assembly
development for Mahindra Navistar & Piaggio.
These new programs have been under development and testing during
2010-11 and they are now nearing completion. Being large and complex
programmes, company expects them to start in the coming financial year
and gain momentum in the 3rd quarter of the year, to be productionised
during 2011-12, Further, the Company continues to add more parts from
its existing customers including Mahindra and Mahindra, Carraro, Tata
Motors as well as Tomos SPA. Once the new programs are in full
production and based on projections given by our customers, company is
confident of further increasing its revenues With a quality system set
up in tune with the requirements of ISO 9001, and with ISO/TS
16949:2002 certification, the Company plans to leverage its skills in
domestic as well as international market, by further striving for total
customer satisfaction through relationship building and providing
superior products and technological solutions to its customers. In the
coming years, the Company will focus on strengthening its technological
base and customer relationships to establish its position as a leading
Powertrain components and assemblies specialist. Your Company would
also like adopt best manufacturing practices and has appointed the TPM
club of India to embark upon the journey of TPM to meet its objectives
of zero breakdowns, quality improvements, efficiency maximization and
cost savings.
Finance Overview
After achieving a significant reduction in debt in the preceding year,
the Company has been successful in obtaining working capital limits of
Rs.10 crore, from Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd.
Research & Development
Research and development is viewed as crucial for development of the
Company. These activities aid in expanding and upgrading the product
portfolio and improving the offerings to the customers.
Total amount spent on Research & Development (R&D) during the period
under review was Rs. 102.45 lacs, which represents 1.13 % of the
Company's turnover.
Conservation of energy
Some of the measures for conservation of energy undertaken during the
period under review were:
1. Unity Power factor maintained through out the year, saving Rs.45
lacs as an Incentive in electricity bills.
2. 600 CFM Godrej make Sulair compressor installed replacing 1000 CFM
Reciprocating type compressor saving 50000 units per year.
3. CFL Street lights installed of capacity 36 watt replacing 70 watt
Sodium Lamps.
4. Energy efficient tube fittings installed in Hall No.22 instead off
250 watt Mercury lamps, results in 8000 units saving per year.
5. Sursulf furnace converted in to gas fire instead of electrical
heating, saving of Rs 5 lacks per year in heat treatment section.
6. Arrested oil leakages in Nano gear line machine shop.
7. Air line leakages arrested by new PU pipe and fittings
8. Air Compressor running pattern study and adjusted accordingly
saving 1,20000 unit.
9. 20 Watt CFL spiral lamps fitted in Administration building and 40
watt tube fittings removed Save Rs.1 lac per year.
10. In variator line energy efficient tube fittings installed in Hall
No.9A replacing 250 watt mercury lamps. Saving 30000 units per year.
11. ThermopacTPB 10 operate during load period instead of continious.
Saving 40000 units per year.
12. Treated waste water from Effluent Treatment Plant 60000 liters of
water used for Gardening and tree plantation.
13. From Coolent treatment plant 8000 liters oil extracted from the
coolent on yearly basis. The above measures have resulted in
significant saving in energy cost.
Awards and Recognitions
Your company has received the prestigious Regional Award as "Star
Performers in Product Group Trophy" in the category of Large
Enterprises by EEPCIndia (Enginerring Export Promotion Council). This
award recognizes your company's efforts in successfully increasing
exports from India and has come due to the increased volume, ability to
meet stringent quality parameters, and on time delivery and other
performance related parameters.
Foreign exchange earnings and outgo
The information on foreign exchange earnings and outgo is contained in
Schedule-16 Notes to the Accounts (Point Nos. 13&14)
Directors responsibility statement
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors
confirm that:
1. In preparation of the accounts for the period under review, the
Company has followed the applicable accounting standards
2. Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and the judgments and estimates made are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the company as on 31 st March, 2011 and of the profit of the company
for the year ended on that date.
3. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities
4. The annual accounts for the period under review have been prepared
on a 'going concern' basis
Corporate governance
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges, a
report on Corporate Governance with certificate of the Auditors of your
company on Compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance is
given as annexure to the Directors' report.
Fixed deposits
During the period under review fixed deposits amounting to Rs.0.25 lac
were repaid on maturity. The balance as on 31.3.2011 standing in the
fixed deposit account was Rs.0.85 lac.
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 as well as
the Articles of Association of the Company, Dr. K.H.Sancheti, Mr. S. C.
Shah and Mr. S. R. Sanghi, directors, retire at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting, and are eligible for re-appointment.
The directors Mr. Arun H. Firodia, Mr. Ajinkya A. Firodia & Mrs.
Sulajja Firodia Motwani are related to each other.
Auditors
The auditors M/s P. G. Bhagwat, Chartered Accountants, hold office
until the ensuing Annual General Meeting, and have furnished a
certificate in terms of Sec. 224(1) of the Companies Act, 1956, about
their eligibility.
Employees
Particulars of Employees as required under Section 217 (2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975 form part of this report. However, as per the provisions of
Section 219(1 )(b)(IV) of the Companies Act, 1956, the report and the
accounts are being sent to the shareholders of the company, excluding
the statement of particulars of employees under Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the
said statement may write to the Company at the Registered Office of the
Company.
Acknowledgement
The directors express their sincere thanks to Reliance Capital Limited,
Clearwater Capital Partners India Limited, banks, suppliers and
stakeholders for the support extended to the Company and also wish to
place on record their appreciation of the dedicated services rendered
by the employees of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
A. H. Firodia
Pune : 30th May, 2011 Chairman
Registered Office:
D1 Block, Plot No. 18/2, MIDC, Chinchwad
Pune - 411019
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 39th Annual Report on
the business and operations of KINETIC ENGINEERING LIMITED (KINETIC)
and the Audited Financial Accounts for the 9 months period ended 31st
March, 2010.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
For the Financial Year, the gross income from operations was Rs.8584
lac, while the net profit after tax was Rs.235 lac.
The accounts of the Company have been made for a period of 9 months
ending 31st March, 2010 (the Financial Year).The results for the
current Financial Year are not strictly comparable with the results for
the preceding Financial Year, for the following reasons :
- The current Financial Year is a period of 9 months, whereas the
preceding Financial Year was a period of 15 months.
- The preceding Financial Year results were announced incorporating the
effect of the merger of the Auto Components and Investment division of
erstwhile Jaya Hind Sciaky Limited, which was approved by the high
court on 27.07.2009 and the Company announced audited consolidated
results effective 01.04.2005
Business Overview
During the year, your company made significant progress in establishing
itself as a specialized manufacturer of high technology components and
assemblies with a focus on Powertrain assemblie. This year has seen a
significant production ramp-up in existing programs won earlier and
recorded a growth in monthly revenues from Rs. 40 million p.m. in Oct
2009 to Rs. 70 million p.m. in March 2010. The Key initiatives have
been :
- Commencement of mass volume production for gear sets for Tata Nano,
the lowest priced car in the world. The supply of gear-sets for Tata
Nano has commenced (earlier, the project was delayed due to the last
minute shifting of the project from Singur to Sanand). During
2010-2011, with the anticipated increased production of Tata Nano, we
expect this programme to grow further
- Ramp up of supply of key powertrain components and assemblies for
different scooter models of Mahindra Two Wheelers Limited (MTWL), a
company in which Kinetic Motor Company Limited, (an entity promoted by
your Company and where it holds a substantial equity) holds 20% equity
stake. MTWL scooter volumes have crossed a volume of 12,000 per month,
within 10 months of launch. We are confident of continued growth going
forward.
- Development of Arvin Meritor program for supply of transmission
components and commencement of supplies.
Continued growth in the Indian automotive industry gives a confidence
to your Directors that the Company would continue to see revenue
increase from existing programs, though at a pace lower than the last
year.
In addition, your company won a number of prestigious new contracts
strengthening its position and future potential as a specialized
Powertrain manufacturer. These include orders from well established and
prestigious auto companies i.e. Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra,
Mahindra Navistar and Piaggio, for the development and manufacture of
fully assembled gear boxes and parts. These orders are expected to be
productionised during 2010- 2011, and upon full ramp up, the annualised
value of these orders is expected to be about Rs.500-600 million per
year.
Together with continued ramp-up in existing programs, and a strong
order book from present & new customers, your Company is likely to see
revenues touch Rs. 100 mn p.m. mark by June, 2010 and Rs.160 mn p.m. by
March, 2010. At this level of operations, your Directors expect the
Company to report healthy cash profits and be net profit positive.
Further, the Company has also received additional order for a second
engine from Tomos (a moped manufacturer in Europe), which is under
development.
Auto Component Industry is looking forward to a continuous growth as it
has a direct bearing on the performance of the Auto Companies. In
India, automobile sales have been increasing at a rapid rate which
augurs well for the future of Auto Component Industry.
With a quality system set up in tune with the requirements of ISO 9001,
and with ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification, the Company plans to leverage
its skills in domestic as well as international market, by further
striving for total customer satisfaction through relationship building
and providing superior products and technological solutions to its
customers. In the coming years, the Company will focus on strengthening
its technological base and customer relationships to establish its
position as a leading Powertrain components and assemblies specialist.
Finance Overview
The current Financial Year has been a year of consolidation for the
Company, after merging the auto components business, as transferred
from the erstwhile Jaya Hind Sciaky Limited.
Significant steps were taken by your Company to reduce debt during the
current year:
During November, 2009, the Company has sold a non core asset, a
property situated at Chinchwad, Pune. The proceeds from the above
transaction, of Rs. 44.07 crores, have been primarily used for
pre-paying a substantial part of the debt of the Company, thereby
substantially reducing the interest burden of the Company. The secured
debt outstanding as at the commencement of the period under review, of
Rs.71.2 crore, has been substantially reduced to Rs.25.6 crore by the
end of March, 2010. The Company has also divested some of its financial
investments in shares, to raise funds for servicing and reduction of
debt as well as to augment working capital required for its growth.
During the Financial Year, the equity share capital of the Company has
increased due to the conversion of 16,44,231 Compulsorily Convertible
Cumulative Preference Shares, earlier allotted to the investor AIG.
Also, during the Financial Year, the Company has issued and allotted
17,82,774 equity shares to the shareholders of Jaya Hind Sciaky
Limited, pursuant to a Scheme of Merger, as approved by the HonÃble
Bombay High Court, a provision in respect of was already made in the
financial statements of the preceding Financial Year.
As a result of the above steps taken during the year, CompanyÃs
debt-equity has reduced from 2.2 multiple to 1.7 multiple. A large
proportion of this debt is unsecured debt, which is in the form of
Foreign Currency Optionally Convertible Bonds that are convertible into
equity of the Company up to February 2013. Conversion of these bonds
into equity will further reduce debt of the company substantially.
Research & Development and Technology Absorption
Research and development is viewed as crucial for development of the
Company. These activities aid in expanding and upgrading the product
portfolio and improving the offerings to the customers.
Total amount spent on Research & Development (R&D) during the period
under review was Rs. 69 lacs, which represents 1.4 % of the CompanyÃs
turnover.
Conservation of Energy
Some of the measures for conservation of energy undertaken during the
period under review were:
1. Additional Power capacitors installed for improving the power
factor
2. Transparent roof sheets (in place of cement sheets) fitted on all
shop floors, to save day-time electricity consumption
3. Energy efficient Tube lights fittings installed
4. Air leakages arrested in the Gear hobbing and gear shaving line
5. Low CFM compressors installed to operate second and third shifts,
avoiding running of high CFM compressors.
6. Oil leakages arrested in Variator line machine shop
7. Instead of indivisual Endo Gas generator, studied the process and
succeed to run both the CGC Furnace and SQF furnace on one ENDO Gas
generator. Resulting in LPG Gas saving.
8. A 200 CFM separate compressor kept off and run the CGC furnace on
Main compressor in regular working days. Saving 50,000 units per year.
The above measures have resulted in significant saving in energy cost.
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The information on foreign exchange earnings and outgo is contained in
Schedule-15 Notes to the Accounts (Point Nos. 13 & 14)
Directors Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors
confirm that:
1. In preparation of the accounts for the period under review, the
Company has followed the applicable accounting standards
2. Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and the judgments and estimates made are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the company as on 31st March, 2010 and of the profit of the company for
the year ended on that date.
3. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities
4. The annual accounts for the period under review have been prepared
on a going concern basis
Corporate Governance
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges, a
report on Corporate Governance with certificate of the Auditors of your
company on Compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance is
given as annexure to the Directorsà report.
Fixed Deposits
During the period under review fixed deposits amounting to Rs.0.65 lac
were repaid on maturity. The balance as on 31.3.2010 standing in the
fixed deposit account was Rs.1.10 lac.
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 as well as
the Articles of Association of the Company, Dr. N. A. Kalyani, Mr.
Ashish Kumar and Mr. Santosh Senapati retire at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting, and are eligible for re-appointment.
The directors Mr. Arun H. Firodia, Mr. Ajinkya A. Firodia & Mrs.
Sulajja Firodia Motwani are related to each other.
Auditors
The auditors M/s P. G. Bhagwat, Chartered Accountants, hold office
until the ensuing Annual General Meeting, and have furnished a
certificate in terms of Sec. 224(1) of the Companies Act, 1956, about
their eligibility.
Particulars of Employees
Particulars of Employees as required under Section 217 (2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975 form part of this report. However, as per the provisions of
Section 219(1)(b)(IV) of the Companies Act, 1956, the report and the
accounts are being sent to the shareholders of the company, excluding
the statement of particulars of employees under Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the
said statement may write to the Company at the Registered Office of the
Company.
Acknowledgement
The directors express their sincere thanks to Reliance Capital Limited,
Clearwater Capital Partners India Limited, banks, suppliers and
stakeholders for the support extended to the Company and also wish to
place on record their appreciation of the dedicated services rendered
by the employees of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Arun H. Firodia
Chairman
Pune, 12th August, 2010
Jun 30, 2009
The Directors present their 38th Annual Report on the business and
operations of the Company and the audited financial accounts for the 15
months period ended 30th June, 2009.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The accounts of the Company have been made for a period of 15 months
ending 30th June, 2009. (period under review) During the year, the
accounts for the period under review have been prepared after giving
effect to the merger of Auto Division of Jaya Hind Sciaky Limited with
the Company; and as such the current year results are not comparable
with the previous year results. The gross income from operations was
Rs.9228.31 lac, while the loss before tax was Rs.3133.47 lac.
The merger has added value to KEL, by way of strengthening of the
balance sheet as well as assets and net worth position of the Company,
due to the transfer of the assets from Jaya Hind Sciaky Limited.
Furthermore, the merger will also add to the Auto Component business of
the Company.by way of addition of the Variator manufacturing business
of Jaya Hind Sciaky Limited, which will add to the top line and bottom
line of the Company for years to come.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
Research and development is viewed as crucial for development of the
Company. These activities aid in expanding and upgrading the product
portfolio and improving the offerings to the customers.
Total amount spent on Research & Development (R&D) during the period
under review was Rs. 88.42 lacs, which represents 1 % of the Companys
turnover.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
Some of the measures for conservation of energy undertaken during the
period under review were:
1. Additional Power capacitors installed for improving the power
factor
2. Transparent roof sheets (in place of cement sheets) fitted on all
shop floors, to save day-time electricity consumption
3. Energy efficient Tube lights fittings installed in Nano Machine
shop
4. Air leakages arrested in the Gear hobbing and gear shaving line
5. Low CFM compressors installed to operate second and third shifts,
avoiding running of high CFM compressors.
The above measures have resulted in significant saving in energy cost.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on foreign exchange earnings and outgo is contained in
Schedule-16 Notes to the Accounts (Point Nos. 13&14)
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
Company did not have any subsidiary, during the period under review.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors
confirm that:
1. In preparation of the accounts for the period under review,
theCompany has followed the applicable accounting standards
2. Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and the judgments and estimates made are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the company as on 30th June, 2009.
3. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities
4. The annual accounts for the period under review have been prepared
on a going concern basis
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges, a
report on Corporate Governance with certificate on Compliance with the
conditions of Corporate Governance is given as annexure to the
Directors report.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the period under review fixed deposits amounting to Rs.0.66 lac
were repaid on maturity. The balance as on 30.6.2009 standing in the
fixed deposit account was Rs. 1.75 lac.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 as well as
the Articles of Association of the Company, Dr. K. H.Sancheti, Mr. S.
R. Kotecha and Mrs. Sulajja Firodia Motwani retire at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting, and are eligible for re-appointment.
Mr. Ajinkya A. Firodia was appointed as the Additional Director,
underthe provisions of Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956, and
holds office as such director till the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Company has received a notice from a shareholder under the
provisions of Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956, proposing the
candidature of Mr. Ajinkya A. Firodia as a director of the Company.
During the year, Mr. M. K. Khera resigned as a director (and as a
Managing Director), with effect from 20.4.2009, and Mr. Ajinkya A.
Firodia was appointed in his place as the Managing Director of the
Company, subject to the approval of Central Government.
The directors Mr. Arun H. Firodia, Mr. Ajinkya A. Firodia & Mrs.
Sulajja Firodia Motwani are related to each other.
AUDITORS
The auditors M/s P. G. Bhagwat, Chartered Accountants, hold office
until the ensuing Annual General Meeting, and have furnished a
certificate in terms of Sec. 224(1) of the Companies Act, 1956, about
their eligibility.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Particulars of Employees as required under Section 217 (2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975 form part of this report. However, as per the provisions of
Section 219(1)(b)(IV) of the Companies Act, 1956, the report and the
accounts are being sent to the shareholders of the company, excluding
the statement of particulars of employees under Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the
said statement may write to the Company at the Registered Office of the
Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The directors express their sincere thanks to Reliance Capital Limited,
Clearwater Capital Partners India Limited, banks, suppliers and
stakeholders for the support extended to the Company and also wish to
place on record their appreciation of the dedicated services rendered
by the employees of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
A. H. FIRODIA
Chairman
Pune : 2nd March 2010