Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors present the 25th Annual Report together with the audited
accounts of your company for the year ended 31st March 2015.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
During the year under review, the company achieved an aggregate income
of Rs.3659.41 Lakhs. The highlights of the financial results are as
under:
Amount in (Rupees in '000)
Current Year Previous Year
2014-2015 2013-2014
Sales 363254.80 425662.71
Other Income 2686.09 2525.27
Gross Total Income 365940.89 428187.98
Profit before Interest, Depreciation 39810.15 42951.38
& Tax
Interest 19328.19 15559.09
Depreciation 16406.59 13848.61
Profit before Exceptional Items & 4075.37 13543.68
Extraordinary items and Tax
Exceptional Items - -
Profit before Tax and after Exceptional 4075.37 13543.68
Items & Extraordinary Items
Provision for Taxation 1761.34 4518.86
Profit after Tax 2314.03 9024.82
Balance in P&L A/c brought Forward 106474.63 97449.81
Adjustments under Schedule II of Companies (1192.34) -
Act,2013
Balance Available for Appropriation 107596.32 106474.63
Proposed Dividend 0.00 0.00
Tax on Proposed Dividend 0.00 0.00
Transfer to General Reserve 0.00 0.00
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 107596.32 106474.63
2. OVERVIEW AND REVIEW OF OPERATION
A review on division wise performance of the company is furnished
below:-
Tyre Division
The total income of the Tyre division for the year 2014-15 amounted to
Rs.1635.53 lakhs compared to Rs.2206.51 lakhs of in the previous year.
The profit before tax amounted to Rs. 73.97 lakhs as compared to profit
of Rs.71.15 lakhs previous year.
The Company is in process of effective reduction in its cost by growing
its productivity keeping the product quality intact. With the
reorganization of the merged units, the overall income reduced having
no adverse effect on profit.
Sadhurhat division
The unit has started its commercial production with effect from
01.12.2013. The unit is engaged in manufacturing MCP Tubeless Tires for
domestic market. The unit reported an income for the full year 2014-15
amounted to Rs. 671.36 lakhs as compared to the previous year Rs.
175.15 Lakhs (for a period of 4 months w.e.f. 01.12.2013) and the unit
reported the Profit before tax for the year 2014-15 of Rs. 47.45 lakhs
compared with previous year of Rs. (3.97) lakhs.
Due to preliminary & pre operative expenditure written off in its first
financial year the unit reported loss during the previous year whereas
from the current year the unit has started making profit. The unit
should increase its market reach and higher sales in the current year
to give better performance.
Wheel division
The total income of this unit for the year 2014-15 amounted to
Rs.348.71 lakhs compared to Rs.575.88 lakhs in the previous year. As in
the financial year 2014-15, the units has done the job work for other
group units at cost as a part of restructuring process which resulted
in change in structure of unit.
The unit reported the profit before tax for the year 2014-15 amounted
to Rs.3.95 lakhs compared to Rs. 106.46 lakhs in the previous year.
Plastic division
The total income of this unit for the year 2014-15 amounted to
Rs.145.08 lakhs compared to Rs.94.80 lakhs. The unit reported the
profit before tax for the year 2014-15 amounted to Rs.26.21 lakhs
compared to the loss of Rs. (2.53) lakhs.
The unit should perform better in the current years due to the increase
in production and capacity utilization.
Footwear division
The total income of the footwear division for the year 2014-15 amounted
to Rs. 946.30 lakhs compared to Rs1556.99 lakhs in the previous year.
The unit reported a loss before tax of Rs. (129.81) lakhs during the
year compared to loss of Rs. (47.87) lakhs in the previous year.
Due to adverse market condition and sluggish demand, the unit reported
a loss. The Company is taking steps to change the product and customer
mix for a stable business and specifically moving towards high value
added products and expecting turnaround in this business segment and
also we are working hard for further cost reduction for better bottom
line. Our tie up with VKC group has also started giving positive
results.
Engineering division
The total income of this unit for the year 2014-15 amounted to
Rs.607.24 lakhs compared to Rs.497.71 lakhs in the previous year.
The unit posted the profit before tax for the year 2014-15 amounted to
Rs.16.05 lakhs compared to Rs. 8.15 lakhs.
The Indian Rehab Care Equipment Market has stated accepting the Brand
"iCare" which was very encouraging for our company and the same is also
noticeable from the current year itself.
Company has always taken a long term view of this business and the
company is also in process to come with more similar products for the
disabled persons in the coming year. And the company is also expecting
very high demand due to weaker rupee and stronger USD & Chinese Yuan
due to which we will be very competitive not only in India but all
around the world. This currency situation will help us to increase our
sales quickly.
2. DIVIDEND
In order to strengthen the financial position of the company the Board
of Directors have decided not to recommend any dividend for the
Financial Year ended 31st March, 2015 and plough back the profits of
the company in its business.
3. SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATES
At present, the company does not have any subsidiary, Joint ventures or
associates.
4. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under Listing
agreement with Stock Exchange:-
A. Industry Structure & Developments:-
Krypton Industries Limited (KIL) had an average performance during last
year due to difficult market conditions and high input cost and
manufacturing expenses.
The company is mainly focused in market expansion in Indian Market as
well as overseas market for its tire and hospital/disabled support
equipment business. Company will open its sales depot in different
states for all of its products which will help to reach smaller dealer
and increase market penetration. Company is also planning to open sales
& marketing office in Europe for our rehab care parts sales & for
bicycle tires. Company is also focusing on high end products for
disables persons and to increase its product portfolio. We have started
working on de bottle necking our production facilities and to upgrade
our machinery with very minimal capital outlay which help us to enhance
our production capacity.
The company had a negative growth from its footwear business and the
company has also restructured the business to get better results in the
current and future years. The company is also focusing to change the
product and customer mix for a stable business. Company is also working
in reduction of cost and increasing its efficiency. In footwear segment
also we are looking to enter safety shoe segment which will help
company to achieve high turnover and high profitability.
B. Outlook and opportunities
Your Company has identified the following opportunities and future
building business areas:
The company is mainly focused on its tire and rehab care business which
also derives better profitability compare to previous year regardless
marginal growth of sales. Primarily, the PU tire for Bicycle, rehab
care products and industrial application tire business will be our main
focus this year and years to come for the domestic as well as
international market.
With hospital / disabled support equipment business, the company is now
recognized as a serious good quality supplier, the future looks very
promising. With some new quality certification of the products as
required for government orders, this product line will be better
positioned to do business with government tenders, defense, NGO's &
hospitals. With new government in place, Medical support to every
person seems a focus area for the new government, there will be more
opportunities for this business and the company is also in process to
come with more new advanced higher quality products for disabled
persons.
With new structuring of the footwear division, the cost control and
redefining on the business process will give incremental benefit in
future. Safety shoes business has huge potential in coming future and
we are working on it to give quality product to Indian markets.
C. Outlook on threats, risk and concern
1. Business Risks:
Company is more focused in its tires and wheel business, where the PU
Bicycle tires, is comparatively a new product in this line and is also
in its growing stage of market establishment and business stability.
Our tires are completely new to the market and we have a tough
competition with rubber tires and wheels which were easily available in
the market and globally prices of rubber has decreased substantially
which can impact our sales.
The company also had a tougher competition, in relation to its Hospital
/ disable support equipments business with that of Chinese products in
India as well as across the world. Also foreign currency fluctuation
can have adverse as well as positive impact our business.
Company is normally engaged in import of Raw Materials and export sales
during its course of business which exposes it to exchange fluctuation
and crude & petrochemicals prices, cost of manufacturing are also the
areas of concern which we are mitigating it by cost reduction in each
area possible.
Company also needed to improve its overall performance in both monetary
as well as non monetary terms by emphasizing its product quality &
market capture and increasing its sales and reducing its overall cost
of sales including reduction of Cost of raw materials and other fixed
and variable overheads.
2. Financial Risks:
Majority of raw material are imported, so any major fluctuation in US$
can affect the performance of the company. Although foreign exchange
risks somewhat balanced by exports and company is regularly covering
such risk.
The interest cost is still on the higher side although RBI started
reducing interest rates and banks will take some time to pass on the
benefit to borrowers. Company is exploring the other means to reduce
interest cost.
3. Legal & Statutory Risks
Company is complying regularly with all the regulatory requirements
with respect to manufacturing, taxations, statutory requirements,
company law, SEBI etc, with new laws coming in, this exercise will need
more inputs which company is working towards.
4. Political Risks
Any major change in local, national or international can effect the
business but as, at the moment, company does not have any business with
government entities, the risk is minimal. Although company is trying to
secure government business at the moment, this can impact positively as
well as negatively in a small percentage of growth of the company.
D. Internal Control System and their adequacy:
Your Company believes that Internal Control is a required principle of
governance that freedom of management should be exercised within a
framework of appropriate checks and balances. Your Company remains
committed to ensuring an effective internal control environment that
provides assurance on the efficiency of operations and security of
assets.
The company has an Audit Committee, the details of which have been
provided in the Corporate Governance Report. Internal auditor performs
their duty and audit committee reviews internal auditor reports and
other reports and provides suggestions for improvement /takes
corrective actions. The committee also meets the Company's Statutory
Auditors to ascertain, interalia, their views on the Adequacy of
Internal Control Systems in the company and keeps Board of Directors
informed from time to time.
E. Financial Performance
Over all financial Performance of the company is on right track but
needs lot of improvements and which your company will surely do this
year and in the years to come.
F. Human Resource Developments:
During the fiscal 2014-2015 company has 270 Persons on its payroll.
Apart from this company has generated indirect employment to more than
500 persons in nearby locations. Company is working on to restructure
the total organization to help its growth with further recruitment in
the top and middle management level at different positions.
5. SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up equity share capital as at March 31, 2015 is Rs. 14.69
Crores, divided into 1,46,97,130 equity shares of face value Rs. 10
each.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any equity
shares with differential rights or sweat equity shares or under any
employee stock option.
6. DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has neither invited nor
accepted any fixed deposits from the public within the meaning of
section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under.
The company has also repaid all the deposits within 31st March, 2015
which were accepted before the Commencement of the Companies Act, 2013
and falls in ambit of the Deposits as specified under Companies Act,
2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
7. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The particulars of the loans given, Investments made, Guarantees or
Securities provided during the year have been disclosed under the Note
no. 13, 14 & 32 to the financial statement.
8. PARTICULARS OF THE CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE RELATED
PARTIES
All transactions/ contracts/arrangements entered with the Related
Parties as defined under section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement during the financial year were in
the Ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis and without
any conflict of interest. Moreover, the company has not entered into
any transaction of material nature with the promoters, directors,
management, subsidiaries or any significant related party during the
financial year that may have potential conflict with the interests of
the company at large.
Since all the related party transactions entered into by the Company
were in the ordinary course of the Business and on an arm's length
basis. Thus, Form AOC-2 is not applicable to the company.
The details of the transactions/ contracts /arrangements held with the
related parties have been disclosed in the Notes to the financial
statements.
9. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There has been no material changes have been occurred affecting the
financial position of the company in between the period from the close
of the financial year of the company to which the Balance Sheet relates
and the date of the report.
10. AUDITORS
Statutory Auditors & their Report
M/s. Jagdish Agarwal & Associates (Registration No.320253E), Auditors
of the Company have been appointed at the Annual General Meeting on
August 27, 2014 for a term of 3 years, subject to the ratification by
the members ateach Annual General Meeting. The Company has received
consent of the Auditors for continuation of office for the Current
year.
The observations made by the Statutory Auditors in their report for the
financial year ended 31st March 2015 read with the explanatory notes
therein are self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further
explanation or comments from the Board under Section 134(3) of the
Companies Act, 2013. The Auditors' Report does not contain any
qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Secretarial Audit Report
Pursuant to section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has
appointed M/s M.R. & Associates, Practicing Company secretaries to
undertake the audit of Secretarial and other related records of the
company. The Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s MR & Associates in
Form MR-3 for the financial year ended 31st March, 2015, is also
annexed herewith in Annexure-VI. Your directors wish to clarify the
observations made by the Auditors regarding the cases being shown as
pending in the Bankshall Courts which were actually being resolved
during the past years itself and for which a letter is being sent to
the Registrar for removal of such cases from the pending list.
Your Directors also clarify that the listing fees of the Calcutta Stock
Exchange for the financial year is not being paid as the said stock
exchanges is suspended from long and expected that the exchange will
get de-recognised soon.
Cost Audit & Records
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014 the Company is
only required to maintain its cost records in respect of the products
being manufactured by the company. The Cost records are duly maintained
by the company and the same is being also filed with the Registrar as
required.
11. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN
EXCHANGES EARNINGS AND OUT GO:
The information as required under clause (m) sub section (3) of section
134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies
(Accounts) Rule, 2014 is annexed herewith in Annexure- I.
12. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The extract of Annual Return in Form MGT-9 forming part of the
Directors Report is duly attached herewith in Annexure-II.
13. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS
OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL IMPACTING GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S
OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
There were no significant & material orders passed by the regulators or
courts or tribunal which would impact the going concern status and
future operations of the company.
14. LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGES
The equity shares of the company are listed on the stock exchanges at
Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi and Jaipur. The annual Listing fees have been
paid for the financial year 2014-2015.
15. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate section on corporate governance together with a certificate
from the Auditors of the company regarding full compliance with the
provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the stock
exchanges forms a part of the Report under Annexure- IV.
16. MEETINGS
During the year under review, ten Board Meetings and four Audit
Committee Meetings were convened and held, the dates and attendance in
by each Directors are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The
maximum time gaps between the Meetings were within the period as
prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement.
The details of constitution of the Board and its Committee are given in
the Corporate Governance Report.
17. DIRECTORS
The company at its Board Meeting held on 18th March, 2015, has accepted
the resignation of Mr. Tansukh Gulgulia (DIN:00404343) from the board
of the Company with immediate effect and also appointed Mr. Ravi
Prakash Pincha (DIN:00094695) and Mrs. Vimala Devi Bardia (DIN:
07125170) as an Additional Director who will holds the office till the
conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Company has received a notice as per the provisions of section 160
of the companies Act, 2013, from a member proposing the appointment of
Mr. Ravi Prakash Pincha. The company has also received a confirmation
from Mr. Ravi Prakash Pincha stating that he meets the criteria as
provided under section 149(6) of the companies Act, 2013 and in the
opinion of Board he is a person of integrity and posses relevant
expertise and experience for being appointed as Independent Director.
In accordance with the provision 152 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 Mr.
T C Bachhawat (DIN:00580356), retires by rotation as director at the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting and is eligible for reappointment.
None of the Directors of the company are disqualified for being
appointed as Directors as specified under section 164 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder.
18. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
The Company has duly received the declaration from all the Independent
Directors as laid under section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
19. KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Mr. Vinay Sipani, Senior Accounts Executive of the company who is also
a member of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of India has
been designated as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company with
effect from September 30, 2014.
Mr. Tarun Kumar Das, Company Secretary has resigned from the service of
the company with effect from September 1, 2014 and Miss Arti Bothra as
the Company Secretary cum Compliance officer of the company has been
appointed on September 30, 2014.
20. REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board, on recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee
has framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior
Management and their remuneration which includes criteria for
performance evaluation of non-executive and executive directors. A
detailed Policy is also annexed herewith in Annexure- V.
21. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
In accordance with the Clause 49 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board
of Directors of the Company are responsible for framing, implementing
and monitoring the Risk management plans of the Company. The Company
has also framed a Risk Management Policy defining the roles and
responsibilities of the Committee and the same has been approved by the
Board of Directors of the Company.
The Risk Management Policy is available on the website of the company,
www.kryptongroup.com.
22. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
In accordance with the provision of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
the Rules made therein and clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, every
listed company shall establish a Vigil Mechanism for the directors and
employees to report their genuine concerns and grievances. A framed
Vigil Mechanism is available on the company's website,
www.kryptongroup.com.
The Audit Committee is entrusted with the responsibility to oversee the
Vigil Mechanism.
23. BOARD EVALUATION
In accordance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49
of the Listing Agreement, the Board has carried out a formal Annual
performance evaluation of its own performance, directors individually
as well as the working of its various committees. The manner in which
the evaluation has been carried out is explained in the Corporate
Governance Report.
24. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, your
Directors hereby states:
* That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
Accounting Standards have been followed with proper explanation
relating to material departures if any;
* That the directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are responsible
and prudent so as to give true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of your
company for that period.
* That 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
your company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities, and
* That the directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis and
* That proper internal financial controls were in place and that the
financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively, and
* That the systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating
effectively.
25. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The disclosure required under section 197(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with the Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment &
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith
in Annexure- III.
Further, in accordance with the section 197(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with the Rules 5(2) & 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment &
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the company hereby
confirm that:
* There was no employee employed throughout the financial year 2014-15
who was in receipt of remuneration in the financial year which, in
aggregate was not less than sixty lakh rupees;
* There was no employee employed for a part of the financial year
2014-15 who was in receipt of remuneration for any part of the
financial year which, in aggregate was not less than five lakh rupees
per month;
* There was no employee employed throughout the financial year 2014-15
or a part thereof, who was in receipt of remuneration in the financial
year which, in aggregate is in excess of that drawn by the Managing
Director or whole time director or manager and hold by himself or along
with his spouse and dependent children, not less than the two percent
of the equity shares of the company.
Your Directors state that during the year under review, there were no
cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
26. ISO 9001-2008 & IS 7454
Your company operates in ISO 9000 quality assurance system as per the
ISO 9001-2008 standards. The Audit was duly carried out during the year
2014-15. The new standards are mainly customer oriented and they will
help our Company to get much better controls to improve with best
customer satisfaction standards.
The company has been granted the license by Bureau of Indian Standards
(BIS) to use Standard Mark i.e. IS 7454 in respect of Rehabilitation
equipment- Wheelchairs Folding and Adult size according to which we will
manufacture highest quality of wheelchairs as per the specification.
27. APPRECIATION
Your Directors take this opportunity to record their appreciation for
the continued and sustained support and co-operation extended to the
Company by the Government of India, State Governments, Financial
Institutions and Banks, Dealers and Customers, Suppliers, Transporters,
Employees, Shareholders and all other Stakeholders.
Cautionary Note:
Certain statements made in the "Director's Report" and "Management
Discussion & Analysis Report " which seek to describe the company's
objectives, projections, estimates, expectation or predictions etc may
constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of
applicable laws and regulations. Actual result may differ from such
expectations, projections, etc., whether express or implied. Several
factors could make significant difference to the Company's operations.
These include climatic conditions and economic conditions affecting
demand and supply, government regulations and taxation, natural
calamities, etc. which the company doesn't have any direct control.
Registered Office : Falta Special Economic Zone By Order of the Board
Sector-1, Plot-31&32, Falta For Krypton Industries Limited
24-Parganas (S), Pin-743504
West Bengal
CIN : L25199WB1990PLC048791
Pradeep Kumar Singh
Chairman
Date: 30.05.2015 (DIN : 00386800)
Mar 31, 2014
Dear shareholders,
The Directors present the 24th Annual Report together with the
audited accounts of your company for the year ended 31st March 2014.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
During the year under review, the company achieved an aggregate income
of Rs.4281.88 lakhs. The highlights of the financial results are as
under:
Amount in (Rupees in ''000)
Current Year Previous Year
20 13-2014 2012-2013
Sales 425662.71 424931.01
Other Income 2525.27 5878.78
Gross Total Income 428187.98 430809.79
Profit before Interest,
Depreciation & Tax 42951.38 37389.89
Interest 15559.09 16583.69
Depreciation 13848.61 12816.45
Profit before Exceptional
Items & Extraordinary
items and Tax 13543.68 7989.75
Exceptional Items - -
Profit before Tax and
after Exceptional Items 13543.68 7989.75
Provision for Taxation 4518.86 3999.33
Profit after Tax 9024.82 3990.42
Balance in P&L A/c
brought Forward 97449.81 48913.43
Balance Available
for Appropriation 106474.63 97449.81
Proposed Dividend 0.00 0.00
Tax on Proposed Dividend 0.00 0.00
Transfer to General Reserve 0.00 0.00
Balance carried to
Balance Sheet 106474.63 97449.81
2. OVERVIEW AND REVIEW OF OPERATION
A review on division wise performance of the company is furnished below:-
Tyre Division The total income of the tyre division for the year
2013-14 amounted to Rs.2206.51 lakhs compared to Rs.2255.64 lakhs in
the previous year. The profit before tax amounted to Rs.71.14 lakhs as
compared to profit of Rs.82.83 lakhs previous year. Company is in
process to increase the productivity and cost reduction of every
product in general. With reorganizing ofdifferent merged units, overall
performance will improve and overall all operational cost will
decrease.
Footwear division
The total income of the footwear division for the year 2013-14 amounted
to Rs. 1556.99 lakhs compared to Rs1781.51 lakhs in the previous year.
The unit reported a loss before tax of Rs. (47.87) lakhs during the
year compared to loss of Rs. (59.85) lakhs in the previous year.
The continuous increases in raw materials and slower market conditions
have impacted the growth and profitability of this business.
The company has take a comprehensive review of the situation and taking
steps to change the product and customer mix for a stable business and
specifically adding overseas customers to its business and we have tied
up with VKC group which will also help us to boost our profitability in
significant manner in the coming years.
Company has retained all its customers and has good continuous orders
in hand.
Wheel division
The total income of this unit for the year 2013-14 amounted to
Rs.575.87 lakhs compared to Rs.1740.75 lakhs in the previous year. As
in the financial year 2013-14. The unit has done the job work for other
group units due to which its total income has reduced but profitability
has not impacted too much.
The unit reported the profit before tax for the year 2013-14 amounted
to Rs.106.46 lakhs compared to Rs. 135.50 lakhs in the previous year.
The unit is in process to further improve its performance due to new
efficiency increasing steps being taken and we will see results by mid
of 2014-15.
Engineering division
The total income of this unit for the year 2013-14 amounted to
Rs.497.71 lakhs compared to Rs.424.86 lakhs in the previous year.
The unit posted the profit before tax for the year 2013-14 amounted to
Rs.8.15 lakhs compared to Rs. (74.16) lakhs.
The Indian Rehab Care Equipment Market has stated accepting the Brand
"iCare" which was very encouraging for our company and we are working
on our Brand to grow it further in coming years.
Company has always taken a long term view of this business and this
year the company is expecting a much better performance due to weaker
rupee and stronger Chinese Yuan, as we have to compete with Chinese
products in India as well as across the world. This currency situation
will help us to increase our sales quickly.
Plastic division
The total income of this unit for the year 2013-14 amounted to Rs.94.79
lakhs compared to Rs.158.31 lakhs.The unit reported the loss for the
year 2013-14 amounted to (Rs.2.53) lakhs compared to Rs. (9.23) lakhs.
Sadhurhat division
The company has started the commercial production of its new unit from
01.12.2013. The new unit is engaged in manufacturing MCP Tubeless Tires
for domestic market. The total income of this unit w.e.f 01.12.2013 for
the year 2013-14 amounted to Rs.175.16 lakhs and the unit reported the
loss for the year 2013-14 amounted to (Rs.3.97) lakhs.
Due to preliminary & pre operative expenditure written off in its first
financial year this unit has made loss and from financial year 2014-15
onwards this unit will start making profits.
3. DIVIDEND
In order to strengthen the financial position of the company the Board
of Directors have decided not to recommend any dividend for the
Financial Year ended 31st March, 2014 and plough back the profits of
the company in its business.
4. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES At present, the company does not have any
subsidiary company.
5. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
Your company has further invested in year 2013-14 Rs.173.19 Lakhs with
a total cumulative investment of Rs. 592.89 Lakhs in expansion programs
of its new unit situated at Sadhurhat for the PU Tubeless Tire and has
been successfully implemented its commercial production from 1st
December, 2013.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required Listing agreement
with Stock Exchange:-
A. Industry Structure & Developments:-
Krypton Industries Limited (KIL) has a flat top line but better bottom
line, which was focus of the company during last year due to difficult
market conditions, high input cost and manufacturing expenses.
Major focus was been given to market expansion in Indian market with
better penetration in the market which company has achieved for its
tire and hospital / disable support equipment business. Both the
business is doing better than previous year and poised to give a better
results this year also.
The footwear business had a negative growth and company has
restructured the business further to get better results in the current
and future year. The business model has needed a fresh view and
implementation of the fresh view needed new customer base and cost
structure, which your company was able to implement during last year
and those effects will be visible in future.
B. Outlook and opportunities
Your Company has identified the following opportunities and future
building business areas :
Our Company''s major focus is on the tire and wheels business. Our
company''s better profitability as compared to previous year regardless
of flat sales have shown that we are on the right track. Primarily, the
PU tire for Bicycle, rehab care and industrial application tire
business will be our main focus this year and years to come for the
domestic as well as international market. With hospital / disabled
support equipment business has now establishes and recognized as a
serious good quality supplier, the future looks very promising. With
some new quality certification of the products, needed for government
orders, this product line will be better positioned to do business with
government. With new government in place, Medical support to every
person seems a focus area for the new government, there will be more
opportunities for this business. With new structuring of the footwear
division, the cost control and redefining on the business process will
give incremental benefit in future.
C. Outlook on threats, risk and concern
1. Business Risks:
Company is working in different markets in India as well overseas which
exposes it to Foreign exchange fluctuation, each countries regulations,
cost of manufacturing is also an area of concern during last few years.
Your company has taken up program to reduce financial cost with
implementing tighter control over cash flows and utilization of funds.
Overall exposure and debtors certainly have a business risk which is
normal. Reduction of manufacturing cost with upgrading the production
machinery, processes and training of personnel is priority area for us.
Material cost fluctuations are although difficult to control.
Development of new products and materials for production for reducing
cost and improving quality has been taken up to control this risk and
improve overall performance.
2. Financial Risks:
Large part of cost is affected by import cost and any major fluctuation
in US$ can affect the performance of the company. Although foreign
exchange risks somewhat balanced by exports and company regularly cover
such risk. The interest cost is still on the higher side although
reduced in the previous year. Company is putting systems to improve
this situation.
3. Legal & Statutory
Risks Company is complying regularly with all the regulatory
requirements with respect to manufacturing, taxations, statutory
requirements, company law, SEBI etc, with new laws coming in, this
exercise will need more inputs which company is working towards.
4.Political Risks
Any major change in local, national or international can effect the
business but as, at the moment, company does not have any business with
government entities, the risk is minimal. Although company is trying
to secure government business at the moment, this can impact positive
as well as negatively in a small percentage of growth of the company.
D. Internal Control System and their adequacy:
Your Company believes that Internal Control is a necessary concomitant
of the principle of governance that freedom of management should be
exercised within a framework of appropriate checks and balances. Your
Company remains committed to ensuring an effective internal control
environment that provides assurance on the efficiency of operations and
security of assets. The company has an Audit Committee, the details of
which have been provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The Audit
Committee reviews internal reports and provides suggestions for
improvement /takes corrective actions. The committee also meets the
Company''s Statutory Auditors to ascertain, interalia, their views on
the Adequacy of Internal Control Systems in the company and keeps Board
of Directors informed from time to time.
E. Financial Performance
Over all financial Performance of the company is satisfactory but needs
lot of improvements and which your company will surely do this year and
in the years to come.
F. Human Resource Developments:
During the fiscal 2013-2014 company has more than 250 Persons on its
payroll. Apart from this company has generated indirect employment to
more than 500 persons in nearby locations. Company is working on to
restructure the total organization to help its growth with further
recruitment in the top and middle management level at different
positions.
G. Cautionary Note:
Certain statements made in the "Management Discussion & Analysis Report
" which seek to describe the company''s objectives, projections,
estimates, expectation or predictions etc may constitute "forward
looking statements" within the meaning of applicable laws and
regulations. Actual result may differ from such expectations,
projections, etc., whether express or implied. Several factors could
make significant difference to the Company''s operations. These include
climatic conditions and economic conditions affecting demand and
supply, government regulations and taxation, natural calamities, etc.
which the company doesn''t have any direct control.
6. FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has neither invited nor accepted any fixed deposits from
the public within the meaning of section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956
during the year under review.
7. LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGES
The equity shares of the company are listed on the stock exchanges at
Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi and Jaipur. The annual Listing fees for the
year 2013-2014 has been paid to all these stock exchanges
8.CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate section on corporate governance together with a certificate
from the Auditors of the company regarding full compliance with the
provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the stock
exchanges forms a part of the Annual Report.
9. DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provision of the Companies Act, 1956 Mr. T C
Bachhawat (DIN : 00580356) retires by rotation as director at the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting and is eligible for reappointment.
10. FINANCE /RIGHTS ISSUE
Your company has issued equity shares of Rs.10/- each on right basis at
a price of Rs. 15/- in the ratio 17:10 in April 2011 aggregating to
1,01,99,329 shares against a total amount received of Rs.1529.90 lakhs
and the company has refunded Rs. 433.30 lakhs to the shareholders.
The company has utilized the balance of Rs.1096.60 lakhs against which
7310680 shares have been allotted fully paid up on 7th May 2011. On
31.03.2014 the amount utilized in the following manner:-
Sl. Particulars Amount in'')
No. Lakhs (Rs.)
a. Expenses Incurred / Deployed to Footwear Division 441.07
b. Expenses Incurred / Deployed to Tire Division 617.5
c. Right Issue Expenses 37.98
d. Fixed Deposit with scheduled banks NIL
e. Deposit with BSE(Refundable) NIL
f. Balance lying in the current accounts with
Scheduled Bank NIL
1096.60
11. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your
Directors confirm having:
* Followed in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
Accounting Standards with proper explanation relating to material
departures if any;
* Selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and
made judgments and estimates that are responsible and prudent so as to
give true and fair view of the state of affairs of your company at the
end of the financial year and of the profit of your company for that
period.
* Taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies
Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of your company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.; and
* Prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
12. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the year under review there was no employee in the employment of
the company falling within the purview of section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Rules made there under.
13. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGES
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The information as required Under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies
Act,1956 read with Companies(Disclosures of Particulars in the Report
of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are appended as Annexure to the
Report hereinafter.
14. AUDITOR''S REPORT The Auditors Report is self-explanatory and
doesn''t warrant any comment.
15. ISO 9001-2008 & IS 7454
Your company operates in ISO 9000 quality assurance system as per the
ISO 9001-2008 standards. The Audit was duly carried out during the year
2013-14. The new standards are mainly customer oriented and they will
help our Company to get much better controls to improve with best
customer satisfaction standards.
The company has been granted the license by Bureau of Indian Standards
(BIS) to use Standard Mark i.e.IS 7454 in respect of Rehabilitation
equipment- Wheelchairs Folding and Adult size according to which we
will manufacture highest quality of wheelchairs as per the
specification.
16. AUDITORS
M/s. Jagdish Agarwal & Associates (Registration No.320253E) retire as
Auditors of the Company at the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and have confirmed their eligibility and willingness to
accept the office of the Auditors, if re-appointed.
17. APPRECIATION
Your Directors take this opportunity to record their appreciation for
the continued and sustained support and co-operation extended to the
Company by the Government of India, State Governments, Financial
Institutions and Banks, Dealers and Customers, Suppliers, Transporters,
Employees, Shareholders and all other Stakeholders.
Registered Office:
Falta Special Economic Zone By Order of the Board
Sector-1, Plot-31&32, Falta For Krypton Industries Limited
24-Parganas (S), Pin-743504
West Bengal Jay Singh Bardia CIN :
L25199WB1990PLC048791 Chairman
Date: 30.05.2014
Mar 31, 2013
Dear shareholders,
The Directors present the 23rd Annual Report together with the audited
accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 st March 2013.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
During the year under review, the company achieved an aggregate income
of Rs. 4308.09 lakhs. The highlights of the financial results are as
under:
Amount in (Rupees in *000)
Current Year Previous Year
2012-2013 2011-2012
Sales 424931.01 321356.61
Other Income 5878.78 5169.73
Gross Total Income 430809.79 326526.34
Profit before Interest,
Depreciation & Tax 37389.89 19646.40
interest 16583.69 12756.42
Depreciation 12816.45 7118.77
Profit before Exceptional Items
& Extraordinary items and Tax 7989.75 (228.78)
Exceptional Items - 13741.82
Profit before Tax and after
Exceptional Items & Extraordinary Items 7989.75 (13970.60)
Provision for Taxation 3999.33 3229.88
Profit after Tax 3990.42 (17200.48)
Balance in P&LA/c brought Forward 48913.43 66113.91
Balance Available for Appropriation 97449.81 48913.43
Proposed Dividend 0.00 0.00
Tax on Proposed Dividend 0.00 0.00
Transfer to General Reserve 0.00 0.00
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 97449.81 48913.43
2. OVERVIEW AND REVIEW OF OPERATION
A review on division wise performance of the company is furnished
below:-
Tyre Division
The total income of the tyre division for the year 2012-13 amounted to
Rs. 1901.84 lakhs compared to Rs. 1447.60 lakhs of in the previous year
i.e. the total income has increased by about 31.38%.
The profit before tax amounted to Rs.8.15 lakhs as compared to loss of
Rs.(52.05) lakhs previous year.
Company has taken necessary steps to increase the productivity and cost
reduction of every product in general. With reorganizing of different
merged units, overall performance will improve and overail operational
cost will decrease.
Footwear division
The total income of the footwear division for the year 2012-13 amounted
to Rs. 1781.51 lakhs compared to Rs.1761.03 lakhs in the previous year
i.e. the total income has increased by about 1.16%.
The unit reported a loss before tax of Rs.(59.85) lakhs during the year
compared to loss of Rs.(81.84) lakhs in the previous year.
The continuous increase in raw materials and slower market conditions
have impacted the growth and profitability of this business.
The company has taken a comprehensive review of the situation and is
taking steps to change the product and customer mix for a stable
business and specifically adding overseas customers to it business.
Company have retained all its customers and have good continuous orders
in hand.
Wheel division [Formerly known as Eco Wheels Pvt. Ltd. (Wheel
Division)]
The total income of this unit being merged w.e.f. 1.04.2012 for the
year 2012-13 amounted to Rs. 1740.75 lakhs compared to Rs.1417.83 lakhs
in the previous year i.e. the total income Is being increased by
22.78%.
The unit reported the profit for the year 2012-13 amounted to Rs.135.50
lakhs compared to Rs. 101.06 lakhs in the previous year i.e. showing an
increase of 34.08%.
The unit will further improve its performance due to new efficient
increasing steps being taken and we will see results by mid of 2013
-14.
Engineering division [Formerly known as Eco Wheels Pvt. Ltd. (Engg.
Division)]
The total income of this unit being merged w.e.f. 1.04.2012 for the
year 2012-13 amounted to Rs.424.86 lakhs compared to Rs.358.08 lakhs in
the previous year i.e. the total income is being increased by 18.65%.
The unit posted the loss for the year 2012-13 amounted to Rs.(74.16)
lakhs compared to Rs.(51.55) lakhs in the previous year.
The division has inroads to more locations and the "iCare" brand of
products are being recognized in the rehab care equipment market.
Company has always taken a long term view of this business and this
year the company is expecting a much better performance due to weaker
Rupee and stronger Chinese Yuan, as we have to compete with Chinese
products in India as well as across the world. This currency situation
will help us to increase our sales quickly.
Plastic division [Formerly known as Barons Polymer Pvt. Ltd.]
The total income of this unit being merged w.e.f. 1.04.2012 for the
year 2012-13 amounted to Rs. 158.31 lakhs compared to Rs.136.09 lakhs
in the previous year i.e. the total income is being increased by
16.33%.
The unit reported the loss for the year 2012-13 amounted to Rs.(9.23)
lakhs compared to profit of Rs.9.50 lakhs in the previous year.
3. DIVIDEND
In order to strengthen the financial position of the company the Board
of Directors have decided not to recommend any dividend for the
Financial Year ended "31st March, 2013 and plough back the profits of
the company in its business.
4. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & SUBSIDIARIES
The Company is not required to prepare Consolidated Financial Statement
as stipulated by clause 32 of the Listing Agreement as all the
subsidiaries of the Company have now ceased to be its subsidiary.
5. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
At present, the company does not have any subsidiary as Eco Wheels Pvt.
Ltd., subsidiary of the Company is now being amalgamated with the
Company as per the order of Honorable High Court of Calcutta on dated
28.02.2013.
Krypton Developers Limited, subsidiary of the Company ceased to be a
subsidiary, upon the sale of its shares by the Company on dated
30.03.2013 and the same were sold at the carrying amount, so there is
no profit /loss on such sale.
6.- AMALGAMATION
With respect to the application filed under section 391-394 of the
companies Act, 1956, before the Honorable High Court of Calcutta for
the Scheme of Amalgamation/ merger of the Eco Wheels Pvt. Ltd. (a
subsidiary of the company), Barons Polymers Pvt. Ltd. and Krypton Tyres
Limited (Transferor Companies) with Krypton Industries Limited
(Transferee Company), the Honorable High Court at Calcutta has
sanctioned the Scheme by its order on dated 28.02.2013 being* effective
from 19.03.2013. On coming into effect of the Scheme, the Transferor
Companies stand amalgamated with the Company on a going concern basis
from the appointed date i.e. 01.04.2011.
7. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
The Company has further invested Rs.2.55 Crore in expansion
programmes''for the Footwear Division and MCP Tubeless Tyre Divisions.
We are pleased to inform that the expansion of footwear division been
implemented successfully and they have started production and our
company should get a very good benefit due to this investments in the
future.
Whereas, the expansions program for the PU tyre division was delayed
due to local political issues in implementing the construction
schedules. Now this situation is resolved and the Company has started
to implement the project. The production from new unit will start by
October 2013.
8. FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has neither invited nor accepted any fixed deposits from
the public within the meaning of section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956
during the year under review.
10. LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGES
The equity shares of the company are listed on the stock exchanges at
Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi and Jaipur. The annual Listing fees for the year
2012-2013 has been paid to all these stock exchanges.
11. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate section on corporate governance together with a certificate
from the Auditors of the company regarding full compliance with the
provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the stock
exchanges forms a part of this Annual Report.
12. DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provision of the Companies Act, 1956 Mr. Pradeep
Kumar Singh retires by rotation as director at the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and is eligible for reappointment.
13. RIGHTS ISSUE
The Company has issued equity shares of Rs.107- each on right basis at
a price of Rs. 15/- in the ratio 17:10 in April 2011 aggregating to
1,01,99,329 shares against a total amount of received of Rs. 1529.90
lakhs and the company has refunded 433.30 lakhs to the shareholders.
The company has utilized the balance of Rs. 1096.60 lakhs against which
7310680 shares have been allotted fully paid up on 7th May 2011. The
amount utilized in the following manner:-
Sl.
No. Particulars Amount in''Lakhs (Rs.)
a. Expenses Incurred / Deployed to Footwear
Division 437.84
b. Expenses Incurred / Deployed to Tyre
Division 422.70
c. Right Issue Expenses 37.99
d. Fixed Deposit with scheduled banks 181.58
e. Deposit with BSE(Refundable) 11.00
f. Balance lying in the current accounts
with Scheduled Bank 5.49
1096.60
14. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your
Directors confirm having:
Followed in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
Accounting Standards with proper explanation relating to material
departures if any;
- Selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and
made judgments and estimates that are responsible and prudent so as to
give true and fair view of the state of affairs of our company at the
end of the financial year and of the profit of our company for that
period.
Taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies
Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of our company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.; and
Prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
15. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the year under review there was no employee in the employment of
the company falling within the purview of section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Rules made there under.
16. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN
EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The information as required Under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies
Apt,1956 read with Companies(Disclosures of Particulars in the Report
of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are appended as Annexure to the
Report hereinafter.
17. AUDITOR''S REPORT
The Auditors Report is self-explanatory and doesn''t warrant any comment
18. ISO 9001-2008
The Company operates in ISO 9000 quality assurance system as per the
ISO 9001-2008 standards. The Audit was duly carried out during the
year 2012 by TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited. The new standards are
mainly customer oriented and they will help the Company to get much
better controls to improve with best customer satisfaction standards.
19. AUDITORS
M/s. Jagdish Agarwal & Associates (Registration No.320253E) retire as
Auditors of the Company at the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and have confirmed their eligibility and willingness to
accept the office of the Auditors, if re-appointed.
20. APPRECIATION
Your Directors take this opportunity to record their appreciation for
the continued and sustained support and co-operation extended to the
Company by the Government of India, State Governments, Financial
Institutions and Banks, Dealers and Customers, Suppliers, Transporters,
Employees, Shareholders and all other Stakeholders.
Registered Office :
Falta Special Economic Zone For and on behalf of the Board
Sector-1, Plot-31 & 32, Falta
24 Parganas (s), Pin-743504 Jay Singh Bardia
West Bengal Chairman
Date: 29.05.2013
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 20th Annual Report on
business and operations of the Company and the Audited Financial
statements for the year ended 31st March 2010.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
During the year under review, the company achieved an aggregate income
of Rs.2409.45 lakhs. The highlights of the financial results are as
under:
(Rupees in Ã000)
Current Year PreviousYear
2009-2010 2008-2009
Sales 235904.83 170283.18
Other Income 5040.63 3976.46
Gross Total Income 240945.46 174259.64
Profit before Interest,
Depreciation & Tax 30862.40 23524.28
Interest 12443.01 10079.33
Depreciation 6668.63 9112.64
Profit berore Extraordinary
Items and Tax 11750.76 4332.31
Extraordinary Items
(Right Issue Expenses) 419.18 0.00
Profit before Tax and after
Extraordinatry Items 11331.58 4332.31
Provision for Taxation 2749.46 2884.80
Profit after Tax 8582.12 1447.51
Balance in P&L A/c brought
Forward 50935.83 49560.70
Balance Available for
Appropriation 59517.95 51008.21
Proposed Dividend 0.00 0.00
Tax on Proposoed Divididend 0.00 0.00
Transfer to General Reserve 429.00 72.38
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 59088.95 50935.83
2. DIVIDEND
In order to strengthen the financial position of the company and for
investing in future capacity as well as for expansion, the company will
need more funds. Therefore, the Board of Directors have decided not to
recommend any dividend for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2010
and plough back the profits of the company in its business.
3. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & SUBSIDIARIES
As stipulated by clause 32 of the Listing Agreement, Consolidated
Financial Statements have been prepared by the company in accordance
with the requirements of Accounting Standard 21, on Consolidated
Financial Statements issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants
of India.
These group accounts have been prepared on the basis of audited
Financial Statements received from subsidiary companies M/s. Eco Wheels
Private Limited, M/s. Krypton Developers Limited and Krypton Industries
(Suzhou) Company Limited. along with the statement pursuant to sec 212
of the Companies Act,1956,as approved by their respective Boards.
4. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The company has three subsidiary companies, the details of which are as
follows : The details of investment in subsidiaries are :
(1) Eco wheels Pvt. Ltd. : 8,27,100 equity shares of Rs. 10 each as
fully paid up.
(2) Krypton Developers Ltd. : 49,400 equity shares of Rs. 10 each as
fully paid up.
(3) Krypton Industries (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. : 100% capital investment.
The statement pursuant to section 212 of the companies act, 1956
containing the details of the company forms part of this Annual Report.
The company has applied to the Central Government for obtaining
exmeption from attaching of Audited Statement of Accounts, the Report
of Board of Directors and that of Auditors of Subsidiary Companies u/s
212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956 and is hopeful of getting the same.
Subject to the above approval, information of each subsidiary company
partaining to capital reserves, total assets, total liabilities,
details of investment, turnover, provision for taxation & proposed
dividend etc. will be disclosed in the consolidated Balance Sheet.
Moreover, shareholders who wish to have a copy of the full annual
accounts of the subsidiaries will be provided the same on receipt of
written request from them. These documents will also be available for
inspection by any shareholder at the Registered office of the Company
and of the subsidiary company on any day during business hours.
5. OPERATIONAL REVIEW
A review on division wise performance of the company is furnished
below:-
Tyre Division
The total income of the tyre division for the year 2009 Ã 10 amounted
to Rs.1277.03 lakhs compared to Rs. 784.63 lakhs in the previous year
i.e. the total income has increased by - about 63 %. The profit before
tax amounted to Rs. 79.25 lakhs as compared to Rs. 5.63 lakhs which was
substantially up by Rs. 73.62 lakhs as compared to the previous year.
The performance of the tyre division has shown marked improvement and
it is expected to do better business in future.
Footwear Division
The total income of the Unit amounted to Rs1132.42 lakhs as compared to
Rs. 958.37 Lakhs in the previous year i.e. the total income has
increased by about 18%.The unit reported a profit before tax of Rs.
34.07 Lakhs during the year compared to Rs. 37.69 lakhs in the previous
year i,e, the Profit before tax reduced by about 10%. The directors
hope for a better performance in the forthcoming year.
6. WORKING
Your company has made a sincere efforts to grow and expand during the
difficult times and also has made provisions for further improvement in
future. The top-line of the company has grown, companies tyre and
wheels sales and overseas sales have contributed to this growth heavily
although the footwear could not add to the contribution due to
productivity issue at our footwear division which could only be sorted
out in the second half of the year.
Company has continuously invested into product development, market
development and improving man power quality through training and hiring
new and competent people and has tried to make each and every unit more
productive with better quality products for the market.
These programs are already showing good results and will bring in
better performance and more sustainable growth in future.
7. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required Listing agreement
with Stock Exchange:- A. Industry Structure & Developments:- Krypton
has posted a very good year with respect to sales growth and with
market penetration. Company has balanced its sales in Export market
with a better sales in North America and also domestic market. This was
planned last year and it has been very good for the growth of the
company and limiting risk of limited geographical market dependence.
The launch of new products and assemblies for customers have given good
results and has immensely contributed to the growth of tyre & wheels
division. Although the industrial wheels segments did not give expected
results, but has shown some growth in the current year and is expected
to do better in future, therefore, adding to the contribution of Tyres
and Wheels division. The China unit is performing better than the
previous year but needs more improvement. The medical equipment and
Wheelchair segments will help the company to grow and perform in near
future.
The Footwear division has not performed as expected due to productivity
issues at our unit which was only sorted out in the second half of last
year and shown very good performance in the last quarter of year ending
2010. Company is certainly moving from component business to complete
footwear and in the current year, about 50% of sales will be coming
from complete footwear, this will eventually grow to at least 66% next
year and in the long run should be about 80% or more of total sales and
delivering better value additions and better per unit realization of
our capacity.
ECO WHEELS PVT Ltd, dealing with finished medical equipment, has
performed better than last year. The Indian market is developing and
the products were able to get acceptance with the local distributors
and dealers across the country. This business will grow further and
should stabilize further in this year.
B. Outlook and opportunities
Your Company has identified the following opportunities and future
building business areas:
1. Market development: Company has taken a global market approach where
it is approaching all the market with importance according to their
potential. Company has taken many steps to develop market in North
America and is working hard to develop market in India which is growing
at a very fast rate. This approach has helped the company to grow local
market with very little competition along with the export growth with better
capacity utilisation helping the whole company to grow and acquire more
customers with a distributed risk of geographical effects.
2. Sales and distribution network in India: This is the most important
of all the different activities and company has been able to penetrate
with excellent work done by our team of experienced sales people.
Company will further expand its network and will double the number of
dealers in each product category this year.
3. Brand Building: Company has decide to invest into brand for its
each line of business to ensure future customers loyalties,
identifications and value creation. Company has put up more emphasis on
"KRYPTON" brand name for tyres and wheels, footwear is sold under
"SOFTFLEX" brand name. As last year the company had made the product
available to the customers, this year however, the Company will start
to promote the brands instead. This will be a continuous exercise and
will help the company to get more identification with the final
customers with long term benefits. This will support our dealers and
distributors and will help to generate better sales with continuous
growth.
4. Expansion of capacities: Company is already in process of
debottlenecking certain capacity with minimum capital expenditure and
will further invest into putting up new capacities to support the
growth and provide better quality service, to all the customers with
lesser lead times. Company will start the expansion program after
completion of right issue.
C. Outlook on threats, risk and concern
1. Business Risks:
Company is investing and will invest into new capacities, brand
promotions and distributing network currently and in very near future.
Company has a very long manufacturing experience but rather new to the
Indian distribution market and Branding.
Company could manage till now the Indian market expansion with very
little or almost no promotion activities. The new initiative will be a
new experience for the company. Although company has definite budget
and has estimated the budget which does not effect the financial health
of the company in a big way. Company is confident that this promotion
will bring in desired results.
Your companies effort to bring in new big OEM customers has bought in
good results for the company. Company will continue its effort further
into different market areas, product segments to limit the risk in this
turbulent international market. Company thinks that the combination of
strong Indian market presence with well diversified strong export
market customers base should minimize business risk.
Recovery of the global market is always a concern but during last year
we have done better then 2008 -09, this shows companies resilience
under difficult market conditions and risk managing capabilities.
2. Financial Risks:
The financial long term investment in all the expansion and working
capitals have been continuously monitored and followed. Company has
taken special program to reduce the debtors and credit period to the
customers.
The foreign exchange risks are regularly covered and due to varied
markets and purchases the risk has reduced considerably.
3. Legal & Statutory Risks
Your company has entered into the business agreements with various
companies in different countries, either as distributors or consumers
of your companys product and has non-disclosure agreements with some
of them, which sometimes restrict the scope of business.
Your company has laid down procedures to monitor that all statutory
obligation are timely met. Continuous monitoring of the same through a
proper system of reporting ensures that the company has not defaulted
in the same.
4. Political Risk
You company has negligible risk due to political situation as it does
not have any business with countries, which are termed or perceived, as
politically unstable countries. None of the assets of the company are
situated on politically unstable regions.
Changes in taxation system can effect in positive and negative manners
and like any other business your company also have to face such risks.
D. Internal Control System and their adequacy:
Your Company believes that Internal Control is a necessary concomitant
of the principle of governance that freedom of management should be
exercised within a framework of appropriate checks and balances. Your
Company remains committed to ensuring an effective internal control
environment that provides assurance on the efficiency of operations and
security of assets.
The company has an Audit Committee, the details of which have been
provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The Audit Committee
reviews internal reports and provides suggestions for improvement
/takes corrective actions. The committee also meets the Companys
Statutory Auditors to ascertain, interalia, their views on the Adequacy
of Internal Control Systems in the company and keeps Board of Directors
informed from time to time.
E. Financial Performance
Financial Performance of the company is very encouraging. Your Company
has performed satisfactorily despite of the newer areas of operations.
F. Human Resource Developments
During the fiscal 2010, the Companys strength of Human Resources
increased from that of previous year. At present there are 167 persons
on the Rolls of the company. Company is continuously trying to improve
its human resources by training, interaction and collaborative approach
at different levels. This open tolerant but competitive culture is
helping the company to bond better with its most important resource.
G. Cautionary Note
Certain statements made in the ÃManagement Discussion & Analysis Report
à which seek to describe the companys objectives, projections,
estimates, expectation or predictions etc may constitute Ãforward
looking statementsà within the meaning of applicable laws and
regulations. Actual result may differ from such expectations,
projections, etc., whether express or implied. Several factors could
make significant difference to the Companys operations. These include
climatic conditions and
economic conditions affecting demand and supply, government regulations
and taxation, natural calamities, etc. which the company doesnt have
any direct control.
8. FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has neither invited nor accepted any fixed deposits from
the public within the meaning of section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956
during the year under review.
9. LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGES
The equity shares of the company are listed on the stock exchanges at
Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi and Jaipur. The annual Listing fees for the year
2009-2010 has been paid to all these stock exchanges (except Delhi
Stock Exchange and Jaipur Stock Exchange ,which are defunct.)
The Company is in the process of getting its shares delisted from the
Jaipur and Delhi Stock Exchanges. The companys equity shares shall
continue to be listed on the stock exchange at Kolkata (CSE) and Mumbai
(BSE), of which BSE has nation wide trading terminals.
10. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate section on Corporate Governance together with a certificate
from the Auditors of the Company regarding full compliance of
conditions of corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges forms part of the Annual
Report.
11. DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provision of the Companies Act, 1956 Mr. Punam
Chand Daga retires by rotation as director at the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and is eligible for reappointment.
12. MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mr. Jay Singh Baradia, Managing Director, whose term of appointment
expires on 31st December, 2010 has been reappointed as the Managing
Director of the Company w.e.f. 01/01/2011 for a period of 3 years
subject to the approval of shareholders in the ensuing AGM.
13. CEO/CFO
Mr. Panna Lal Bardia, CEO/CFO., whose term of appointment expires on
31st March , 2010 has been reappointed as the CEO/CFO of the Company
w.r.e.f. 01/04/2010 for a period of 5 years subject to the approval of
shareholders in the AGM.
14. RIGHTS ISSUE
In order to part finance its expansion and modernization plans and to
meet the long term working capital requirement of the Company the Board
has decided to come out with Rights Issue of approximately Rs.11
crores, to the eligible shareholders as on the record date through
letter of offer at such price as may be decided, in consultation with
the Lead Manager and on such terms and conditions as the Board may, in
absolute discretion deem fit.
Moreover, it is to inform you that SEBI has given in principal approval
to the proposal of Company for above mentioned right issue.
15. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your
Directors confirm having:
- Followed in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
Accounting Standards with proper explanation relating to material
departures if any;
- Selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and
made judgments and estimates that are resonable and prudent so as to
give true and fair view of the state of affairs of your company at the
end of the financial year and of the profit of your company for that
period.
- Taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies
Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of your company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.; and
- Prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
16. PERSONNEL
During the year under review there was no employee in the employment of
the Company falling within the purview of Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with the Rules made there under.
17. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN
EXCHANGES EARNINGS AND OUT GO:
The information as required Under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies
Act,1956 read with Companies(Disclosures of Particulars in the Report
of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are appended as Annexure to the
Report hereinafter.
18. AUDITORS REPORT
The Auditors Report is self-explanatory and doesnt warrant any
comment.
19. ISO 9001-2000
Your company operates in ISO 9000 quality assurance system as per the
ISO 9001-2000 standards. The Audit was duly carried out during the
year 2007 by BIS and your company has been re-registered as ISO
9001-2000 Company. The new standards are mainly customer oriented and
they will help our Company to get much better controls to improve with
best customer satisfaction standards.
20. AUDITORS
M/s. Jagdish Agarwal & Associates (Firm Registration No.320253E) retire
as Auditors of the Company at the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and have confirmed their eligibility and willingness to
accept the office of the Auditors, if re-appointed.
21. ACKNOLEDGEMENT
Your Directors take this opportunity to record their appreciation for
the continued and sustained support and co-operation extended to the
Company by the Government of India, State Governments, Financial
Institutions and Banks, Dealers and Customers, Suppliers, Transporters,
Employees, Shareholders and all other Stakeholders.
ANNEXURE TO THE DIRECTORS REPORT
(B) TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
1. Specific areas in which where R & D carried out by the Company Your
company has primarily worked on developing lot of new designs in the
footwear product range. Company has been able to introduce many new
products for its footwear range.
Your company along with it subsidiary companies has developed a large
range of disable persons and patient assistance equipments. These
products have been complete design house design and development team.
Company has also developed the high load capacity castors but the
products are not pursued further due to market conditions
2. Benefit derived as a result of the above R & D
The company achieved very good response in the footwear market for its
new products therefore, helping the company to generate reasonable
business even with difficult market situations.
With inhouse designs, more India specific, for the disable persons and
patient assistance equipments, hospital furniture, company could
produce these products at very competitive prices and with market
acceptable products. The Ãi Careà product range has been introduced in
the market and with very good response. You company plan to distribute
the whole product range in India and also for global market.
The High load capacity castors and wheel project is under watch
category till we see a reversal of trend in the industrial purchase
trend world wide.
3. Future Plan of Action
The Company is working on development of PU DIP mens shoes and further
higher range of Chappal and sandals in the footwear segment, and very
good growing domestic markets.
Company will built up more R&D capabilities on disable persons and
patient support equipments and Hospital furniture to enhance product
range, enter different market segments and give a cost effective
solution to the Hospital and patient care industry.
You company has taken more products developments for India market.
First phase of trials, data collections and research on these data has
given lot of inputs for modifying / developing new products for Indian
market mainly, targeting bicycles, electric bikes and push carts. Your
company has put up its PU tire development team on these products for
future growth in the India market.
Registered Office:
Falta Special Economic Zone For and behalf of the Board
Sector-1, Plot-31&32, Falta,
24-Parganas (S), Pin-743504 J. S. BARDIA
West Bengal Chairman
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