Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 24th ANNUAL REPORT of
the Company along with Audited Accounts for the year ended 3151 March
2014.
1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (Rs In lacs)
Year ended Year ended
31/03/2014 31/03/2013
Rs Rs
Income for the year was 193984108 158094393
The year''s working shows a Gross
Profit before D&T 18765076 8436080
Out of which, Provisions have been
made for:
Depreciation 6975942 6488762
Provision for Taxation:
(i) Current Income Tax 2775000 1825000
(ii) Deferred Tax
Provision for doubt full debts 7500000
Previous year expenses 236632
Profit after Income Tax 1277502 122318
2. DIVIDEND
In view of inadequate profit during the financial year under review,
the Directors are unable to declare dividend.
3. OPERATIONS & FUTURE PROJECTS
During the year under report turnover has increased 25 % from Rs.
1609.12 lacs to Rs. 2012.74 lacs and the profit after tax has increased
from Rs. 1.22 lacs to Rs. 12.77 lacs. The Directors are endeavoring to
improve the performance of the Company in the coming years. Company is
strengthening it sales and distribution network by increasing sales
staff in unrepresented areas.
Future Projects
At Present climate change is leading to drought-like conditions
(shortage of freshwater for irrigation) in addition to irregular
monsoon. Farmers today face serious problems of seed and nutrient
shortages along with increased costs due to late and inadequate
rainfall.
Ocean Agro research efforts have helped develop a new product which
will help plants fight stress and salinity.
Your Company has developed a product which will help crops to sustain
in drought condition(s). The product is also capable provide vital
growth to plant so that crop particularly vegetables will give more
yield.
Company''s field trial results are promising and are expecting high
farmer adoption for this new class of products.
4. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Industrial relations remained cordial throughout the year. Your
Directors place on record their deep appreciation of the contribution
made by the employees at all levels. Measures have been taken for
Human Resources Development.
5. DIRECTORS
The company had, pursuant to the provisions of clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement entered into with stock exchange, appointed Mr. Girishbhai G.
Shah and Dr. Ramanbhai N.Patel as Independent Directors of the company.
As per Section 149(4) of the Companies Act, 2013, which came into
effect from September 25, 2014, every listed public company is required
to have at least one-third of the total number of directors as
independent directors.
In accordance with the provisions of the section 149 of the companies
act, 2013, these Directors are being appointed as Independent Directors
to hold office as per their tenure of appointment mentioned in the
notice of forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The Company has received declarations from all the independent
Directors of the Company confirming that they meet with the criteria of
independent as prescribed both under sub- section (6) of Section 149 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and under Clause 49 of the listing agreement
with the Stock Exchanges.
Pursuant to requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and article of
Association of the Company, Shri Manharbhai Patel is liable to retire
by rotation and being eligible offer himself for re-appointment. Board
recommends the appointment of the Director of the company.
Brief details of Directors proposed to be appointed/re-appointed as
required under clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are provided in the
Notice of Annual General Meeting forming part of this Annual Report.
6. INSURANCE
The Assets of the company have been adequately insured.
7. PUBLIC DEPOSIT
During the period under review the company has not mobilized resources
by way of deposit from the public.
8. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Pursuant to clause 49 of the Listing Agreement of the company with the
Stock Exchanges, the Management Discussion & Analysis Report, Report on
Corporate Governance, and certification by the Managing Director (CEO)
confirming compliance by all the Board Members and Senior Management
personnel with Company''s Code of Conduct are made a part of the Annual
Report. A certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate
Governance as stipulated under the aforesaid clause 49 is attached to
this report.
9. DIRECTOR''S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to requirement under section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, with respect to Director''s Responsibility Statement, it is hereby
confirmed.
1. that in the preparation of the Account for the financial year ended
31st March,2012 the applicable standards have been followed along with
proper explanation relating to material departures.
2. that the Directors have selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the, state
of affairs of the company as at 31st March 2012 and of the profit of
the company for the year ending on that date;
3. 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, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
Irregularities:
4. that the Directors have prepared the accounts for the financial year
ended on 31st March, 2014 on agoing concern basis.
10. AUDITOR AND ITS OBSERVATION
M/s. Ambalal M. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants were appointed as the
statutory auditors of the company for financial year 2013-14 at the
Twenty Third Annual General Meeting of the Company held on and hold
office till the conclusion of the Twenty Forth Annual General Meeting.
Ambalal M. Shah & Co. has been auditors of the company since 2004-05
and has completed a term of Ten years.
As per the provisions of section 139 of the Act, no listed company can
appoint or re-appoint as audit an audit firm as auditor for more than
two terms of five consecutive years. Section 139 of the Act has also
provided a period of three of years from the date of commencement of
the Act to company with this requirement.
In view of the above, The company would like to comply with this new
provision within said transactional period of three years. In the
meantime, M/s. Ambalal M. Shah & Co. being eligible for re-appointment
and based on the recommendation of the Audit committee, the Board of
Directors has, as its meeting held on 30 May 2014, proposed the
appointment of M/s. Ambalal M. Shah & Co. as the statutory auditors of
the company for a period of three years to hold office from the
conclusion of this AGM till the conclusion of the 28th AGM of the
company to be held In the year 2018 (subject to ratification of their
appointment at every AGM.)
The observations of the Auditors are duly explained in notes 26 the
Annual Accounts.
11. COST AUDITORS
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced Companies (Cost
Records and Audit) Rules 2014 vide its notification No. GSR430 CE dated
June 3, 2011 and the Cost Audit Order No. 52/26/CAB/2010 dated January
24, 2012. This rule makes it mandatory for Specified Industries to
appoint Cost Auditor. The Company is not covered under this rule.
Company has not appointed Cost Auditor forthe Financial year.
12. SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
The Company had 1 subsidiary at the beginning of the year. A statement
containing brief financial details of the subsidiaries is included in
the Annual Report.
As required under the Listing Agreements entered into with the Stock
Exchanges, a consolidated financial statement of the Company and its
subsidiary is attached. The consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting standards as
prescribed under Section 211(3C) of the Act. These financial statements
disclose the assets, liabilities, income, expenses and other details of
the Company and its subsidiary.
Pursuant to the provision of Section 212(8) of the Act, the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs vide its circular dated February 8, 2012 has granted
general exemption from attaching the balance sheet, statement of profit
and loss and other documents of the subsidiary companies with the
balance sheet of the Company. A statement containing brief financial
details of the Company''s subsidiary for the financial year ended March
31, 2014 is included in the Annual Report. The annual accounts of
subsidiary and the related detailed information will be made available
to any member of the Company seeking such information at any point of
time and are also available for inspection by any member of the Company
at the registered office of the Company. The annual accounts of the
subsidiary will also be available for inspection, as above, at the head
offices/registered offices of the respective subsidiary companies. The
Company shall furnish a copy of the details of annual accounts of
subsidiary to any member on demand.
13. ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO.
As required under section 217 (1) (e) of the Companies Act,1956 and the
rules made therein, the concerned particulars relating to Energy
conservation and Technology Absorption are not applicable to the
Company. Foreign Exchange Earning and outgo is given in the Annexure
forming part of this report.
14. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Particulars of employees in accordance with the provisions of section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (particulars of
Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended are not given as none of the
employees qualify for such disclosure.
15. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The directors extend their sincere thanks to the Bankers, Financial
Institutions, Central Government and State Government Authorities and
all associated with the company for the co-operation.
The directors also place on record the efforts made by the employees,
workers and all other associated with the company for making their
organisation successful.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place : Vadodara Kaushik Parikh M. D. Patel
Date : 30th May 2014 Managing Director Joint Managing Director 27
Mar 31, 2013
To, The Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 23rd ANNUAL REPORT of
the Company along with Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st March
2013.
1. ACCOUNTS AND FINANCIAL MATTERS :- (Rs. In lacs)
Year ended Year ended
31/03/2013 31/03/2012
Rs Rs
Income for the year was 158094393 161738299
The year''s working shows a Gross
Profit of 8436080 8450901
Out of which, Provisions have
been made for :-
Depreciation 6488762 6273750
Provision for Taxation : 1825000 1800000
(i) Current Income Tax 0 0
(ii) Deferred Tax 0 0
Provision for doubtfull debts 0 0
Previous year expenses 0
Profit after Income Tax 122318 377151
2. DIVIDEND :-
In view of inadequate profit during the financial year under review,
the Directors are unable to declare dividend.
3. OPERATIONS & FUTURE PROJECTS :-
During the year under report turnover has decreased from Rs. 1637.95
lacs to Rs. 1609.12 lacs and the profit after tax has decreased from
Rs. 3.77 lacs to Rs. 1.22 lacs. The Directors are endeavoring to
improve the performance of the Company in the coming years. For
communicating with farmers and dealers, call centre has been started.
Several campaigns for product awareness and for advising farmers for
their crops specific guidance have been launched successfully. In some
parts of Gujarat, groups of farmers are really interacting with call
centre agents and availing the facilities. This is direct communication
with the end user and it is creating sustainable long term market for
the company''s product(s). Gujarat State sales will increase more than
50 % in the current year due to this efforts.
Future Projects:
Now at present world over people are demanding organic food. Today what
is available food is highly contaminated with toxic chemicals which are
health Hazards. Present agriculture is energy, toxic chemicals
(Fertilizers & Agrochemicals) and high cost oriented. It is not
sustainable to Farmers and their children who will not continue this
loss making agriculture.
Ocean Agro Products are eco friendly and cost effective and reduces the
requirement of chemical fertilizers and toxic agrochemicals
substantially. Now there is great future for such products. Since 1978
company is promoting organic farming with help their innovative
products. Initially farmers were reluctant and hesitant to use organic
inputs. Now farmers have realized the importance of Ocean Agro
Products.
Your Company is working on developing a product which will help crops
to sustain in draught condition. The product is also capable to give
vital essential nutrients to plant so that crop particularly vegetables
remain more fresh for longer duration.
Company has also conducted fild survey with the help of Agri MBA
Students and the data obtained has been used by call centre to generate
new campaigns for better success.
4. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS :-
Industrial relations remained cordial throughout the year. Your
Directors place on record their deep appreciation of the contribution
made by the employees at all levels. Measures have been taken for
Human Resources Development.
5. DIRECTORS :-
Shri Girishbhai Shah retires from the Board by rotation and being
eligible, offers himself for re- appointment.
6. INSURANCE :-
The Assets of the company have been adequately insured.
7. PUBLIC DEPOSIT :-
During the period under review the company has not mobilized resources
by way of deposit from the public.
8. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT :-
Pursuant to clause 49 of the Listing Agreement of the company with the
Stock Exchanges, the Management Discussion & Analysis Report, Report on
Corporate Governance, and certification by the Managing Director (CEO)
confirming compliance by all the Board Members and Senior Management
personnel with Company''s Code of Conduct are made a part of the Annual
Report. A certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate
Governance as stipulated under the aforesaid clause 49 is attached to
this report.
9. DIRECTOR''S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT :-
Pursuant to requirement under section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, with respect to Director''s Responsibility Statement, it is hereby
confirmed :
1. that in the preparation of the Account for the financial year ended
31st March,2013 the applicable standards have been followed along with
proper explanation relating to material departures ;
2. that the Directors have selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the, state
of affairs of the company as at 31st March 2013 and of the profit of
the company for the year ending on that date ;
3. 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, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
Irregularities :
4. that the Directors have prepared the accounts for the financial
year ended on 31st March 2013 on a going concern basis.
10. AUDITOR AND ITS OBSERVATION
M/s Ambalal M Shah & Co. Chartered Accountants, retire as Auditor of
the company and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. A
certificate is obtained from them that their re-appointment, if made,
will be within the limit prescribed under section 224(1B) of the
Companies Act, 1956 and that they are not disqualified for such
reappointment within the meaning of Section 226 of the said Act.
The Observation of the Auditors are duly explained in notes 26 to the
Annual Accounts.
11. COST AUDITOR :-
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced The Companies (Cost
Audit Report) Rules, 2011 vide its notification No. GSR430 CE dated
June 3, 2011 and the Cost Audit Order No. 52/26/CAB/2010 dated January
24, 2012. This rule makes it mandatory for Specified Industries to
appoint Cost Auditor.
M/s R.K.PATEL & CO has been appointed as the Cost Auditor for the
Financial Year 2013-14, subject to the approval of the Central
Government.
12. SUBSIDIARY COMPANY :-
The Company had 1 subsidiary at the beginning of the year. A statement
containing brief financial details of the subsidiaries is included in
the Annual Report.
As required under the Listing Agreements entered into with the Stock
Exchanges, a consolidated financial statement of the Company and its
subsidiary is attached. The consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting standards as
prescribed under Section 211(3C) of the Act. These financial statements
disclose the assets, liabilities, income, expenses and other details of
the Company and its subsidiary.
Pursuant to the provision of Section 212(8) of the Act, the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs vide its circular dated February 8, 2012 has granted
general exemption from attaching the balance sheet, statement of profit
and loss and other documents of the subsidiary companies with the
balance sheet of the Company. A statement containing brief financial
details of the Company''s subsidiary for the financial year ended March
31, 2013 is included in the Annual Report.
The annual accounts of subsidiary and the related detailed information
will be made available to any member of the Company seeking such
information at any point of time and are also available for inspection
by any member of the Company at the registered office of the
Company.The annual accounts of the subsidiary will also be available
for inspection, as above, at the head offices/registered offices of the
respective subsidiary companies. The Company shall furnish a copy of
the details of annual accounts of subsidiary to any member on demand.
13. ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO.
As required under section 217 (1) (e) of the Companies Act,1956 and the
rules made therein, the concerned particulars relating to Energy
conservation, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earning and outgo
are not applicable to the Company.
14. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Particulars of employees in accordance with the provisions of section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (particulars of
Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended are not given as none of the
employees quality for such disclosure.
15. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The directors extend their sincere thanks to the Bankers, Financial
Institutions, Central Government and State Government Authorities and
all associated with the company for the co-operation.
The directors also place on record the efforts made by the employees,
workers and all other associated with the company for making their
organisation successful.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place : Vadodara Kaushik Parikh M. D. Patel
Date : 30th May 2013 Managing Director Joint Managing
Director
Mar 31, 2012
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 22nd ANNUAL REPORT of
the Company along with Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st March
2012.
1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (Rs. In lacs)
year ended year ended
31/03/2012 31/03/2011
Rs Rs
Income for the year was 161738299 147607826
The year's working shows a
Gross Profit of 8450901 8701024
Out of which, Provisions have
been made for
Depreciation 6273750 6520859
Provision for Taxation: 1800000 2000000
(i) Current Income Tax 0 0
(ii) Deferred Tax 0 0
Provision for doubtfull debts 0 0
Previous year expenses 0
Profit after Income Tax 377151 180166
2. DIVIDEND
In view of inadequate profit during the financial year under review,
the Directors are unable to declare dividend.
3. OPERATIONS & FUTURE PROJECTS
During the year under report turnover has increased from Rs. 1500.21
lacs to Rs. 1637.95 lacs and the profit after tax has increased from
Rs. 1.80 lacs to Rs. 3.77 lacs. The Directors are endeavoring to
improve the performance of the Company in the coming years. The project
of creating a data base as discussed last year for above three million
farmers across the country is in progress. Pilot scale implementation
was started this year and we have obtained data from few Districts of
Gujarat already. This will enable the Company to have direct
communication with the end user to provide customized solutions and
create a sustainable long term market for the company's product(s).
Future Projects:
Fertilizer Prices have increased as subsidies are reduced; more over
there is a shortage of UREA fertilizers. The inability of farmer's to
obtain the required type and quantity of fertilizers at right time has
become a common occurrence.
Government of India has started the ADHAR Scheme to give a unique ID to
all citizens of the country. The government intends to credit
fertilizers subsidy to farmers' accounts directly through ADHAR ID.
This will help to remove present fertilizer subsidy system and will
enable government to sell fertilizers at commercial rate which will be
much higher than prevailing subsidized rate. Farmers will be more
attracted for our products as they will be relatively cheaper than
commercial fertilizers, leading to more demand.
Unfortunately the scheme is not progressing at the speed as required.
As discussed last year, Your Company has identified a unique
opportunity in this scenario, where in identification and interaction
with progressive farmers for testing BIO FERTILIZERS (organic
fertilizer produced by us) has been started on one to one basis through
our own call centre. A new product called AMRUTSANJIVANI PLUS has been
developed and distributed for trials with selected farmers. Results
from these test trials are encouraging and if successful will lead to a
substantial demand creation. Such success will also allow better market
recognition of our other products as well.
Your company has modified the Bio Fertilizer (DELTA) to make it more
competitive. The liquid products mainly Amrutsanjivani Plus has been
tried and have performed to the satisfaction of farmers for soil
application (given with irrigation). This has opened up new avenues for
new markets.
Your Company is in an advanced stage for designing and installing a
hi-tech manufacturing plant to produce bio technology based organic
fertilizers on economical scale.
The trials for bio technology based bio fertilizers are conducted in
Universities and primary results are promising
As discussed last year a project to collect and create a database of
farmers throughout Gujarat has been started, and has been operative in
more than twelve districts. This database will enable the company to
make direct communication via call-center with farmers and help the
company to cater directly to the needs of the final consumers and also
help to motivate progressive farmers. Your company is in advanced
stages of designing crop specific sustainable organic farming
solutions, using bio technology based products. Such industry- leading
behavior will help your company to grow organically.
As mentioned in last year's report, the contact centre (Call Centre)
for providing customized solutions for increasing yield has been
started on a trial basis. This center will create a platform for
developing a system and procedure to provide training to selected
farmers. Moreover the performance of your company's product on
farmer's field will be well documented and results will be conveyed to
other famers for adopting company's product in short time.
4. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Industrial relations remained cordial throughout the year. Your
Directors place on record their deep appreciation of the contribution
made by the employees at all levels.
Measures have been taken for Human Resources Development.
5. DIRECTORS
Dr. Ramanbhai N Patel retires from the Board by rotation and being
eligible, offer himself for re-appointment.
6. INSURANCE:-
The Assets of the company have been adequately insured.
7. PUBLIC DEPOSIT
During the period under review the company has not mobilized resources
by way of deposit from the public.
8. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Pursuant to clause 49 of the Listing Agreement of the company with the
Stock Exchanges, the Management Discussion & Analysis Report, Report on
Corporate Governance, and certification by the Managing Director (CEO)
confirming compliance by all the Board Members and Senior Management
personnel with Company's Code of Conduct are made a part of the Annual
Report. A certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate
Governance as stipulated under the aforesaid clause 49 is attached to
this report.
9. DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to requirement under section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, with respect to Director's Responsibility Statement, it is
hereby confirmed:
1. that in the preparation of the Account for the financial year ended
31st March,2012 the applicable standards have been followed along with
proper explanation relating to material departures;
2. that the Directors have selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the, state
of affairs of the company as at 31st March 2012 and of the profit of
the company for the year ending on that date;
3. 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, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
Irregularities:
4. that the Directors have prepared the accounts for the financial
year ended on 31st March, 2012 on a going concern basis.
10. AUDITORAND ITS OBSERVATION
M/s Ambalal M Shah & Co. Chartered Accountants, retire as Auditor of
the company and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. A
certificate is obtained from them that their re-appointment, if made,
will be within the limit prescribed under section 224(1 B) of the
Companies Act, 1956 and that they are not disqualified for such
reappointment within the meaning of Section 226 of the said Act.
The Observation of the Auditors are duly explained in notes 26 to the
Annual Accounts.
11. ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO.
As required under section 217 (1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956 and
the rules made therein, the concerned particulars relating to Energy
conservation, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earning and outgo
are not applicable to the Company.
12. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Particulars of employees in accordance with the provisions of section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (particulars of
Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended are not given as none of the
employees quality for such disclosure.
13. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The directors extend their sincere thanks to the Bankers, Financial
Institutions, Central Government and State Government Authorities and
all associated with the company for the co-operation.
The directors also place on record the efforts made by the employees,
workers and all other associated with the company for making their
organisation successful.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place : Vadodara Kaushik Parikh M. D. Patel
Date : 30th May 2012 Managing Director Joint Managing
Director
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 20th ANNUAL REPORT of
the Company along with
1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE :- (Rs. In lacs)
Year ended Year ended
31/03/2010 31/03/2009
Income for the year was 128418945 156247764
The years working shows a Gross
Profit of 8924286 14914310
Out of which, Provisions have
been made for :-
Depreciation 6577064 8199496
Provision for Taxation : 800000
(i) Current Income Tax 0 1500000
(ii) Deferred Tax 0 0
Provision for doubtfull debts 0 2500000
Previous year expenses 1010473
Profit after Income Tax 1547222 1704341
2. DIVIDEND:-
In view of inadequate profit during the financial year under review,
the Directors are unable to declare dividend.
3. OPERATIONS & FUTURE PROJECTS :-
During the year under report turnover has decreased from Rs. 1543.83
lacs to Rs. 1390.11 lacs and the profit after tax has gone down from
Rs. 17.64 lacs to Rs. 15.47 lacs. The Directors are endeavoring to
improve the performance of the Company in the coming years. A whole
new approach to marketing is being put in place. A data base of above
three million farmers across the country is being created to enable the
Company to have direct communication with the end user to understand
its need and provide customised solution
Future Projects:
Indian farmers are unfortunate sufferers from fertilizer shortage.
Major cause is poor logistics and distribution network as well as delay
in procurement of imported fertilizers by various agencies. Even with
the best government efforts, majority of the farmers are not fortunate
to have required type and quantity of fertilizers at right time.
Your Company has identified a unique opportunity in this scenario,
where in identification and interaction with progressive farmers for
testing BIO FERTILIZER (organic fertilizer produced by us). Once these
products are tested and accepted by the farmers, it will create
sustainable demand. This will lead to their adopting our products and
acting as ambassadors to the small and marginal farmers.
Your Company is looking into the possibility of starting a hi-tech
manufacturing plant to produce bio technology based organic fertilizers
on economical scale.
Project of collecting and creating a database of farmers throughout
Gujarat has been started in four districts. This database will make
direct-communication via call-centers a real possibility for the firm
and help the company cater directly to the needs of the final consumers
and also help motivate progressive farmers. Your company is planning to
develop individually crop specific sustainable organic farming using
bio technology based products, with these farmers, on whose success,
Your company will gain opportunity for organic growth.
4. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS :-
Industrial relations remained cordial throughout the year. Your
Directors place on record their deep appreciation of the contribution
made by the employees at all levels. Measures have been taken for
Human Resources Development.
5. DIRECTORS :-
Shri Girishbhai Shah retires from the Board by rotation and being
eligible, offer himself for re- appointment.
6. INSURANCE :-
The Assets of the company have been adequately insured.
7. PUBLIC DEPOSIT :-
During the period under review the company has not mobilized resources
by way of deposit from the public.
8. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT :-
Pursuant to clause 49 of the Listing Agreement of the company with the
Stock Exchanges, the Management Discussion & Analysis Report, Report on
Corporate Governance, and certification by the Managing Director (CEO)
confirming compliance by all the Board Members and Senior Management
personnel with Companys Code of Conduct are made a part of the Annual
Report. A certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate
Governance as stipulated under the aforesaid clause 49 is attached to
this report.
9. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT -
Pursuant to requirement under section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, with respect to
Directors Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed:
1. that in the preparation of the Account for the financial year ended
31st March,2010 the applicable standards have been followed along with
proper explanation relating to material departures;
2. that the Directors have selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the, state
of affairs of the company as at 31st March 2010 and of the profit of
the company for the year ending on that date;
3. 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, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
Irregularities:
4. that the Directors have prepared the accounts for the financial
year ended on 31st March, 2010 on a going concern basis.
10. AUDITOR AND ITS OBSERVATION
M/s Ambalal M Shah & Co. Chartered Accountants, retire as Auditor of
the company and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. A
certificate is obtained from them that their re-appointment, if made,
will be within the limit prescribed under section 224(1 B) of the
Companies Act, 1956 and that they are not disqualified for such
reappointment within the meaning of Section 226 of the said Act.The
observations are duly explained in schedule P to the Annual Accounts.
11. DELISTING OF EQUITY SHARES FROM AHMEDABAD STOCK EXCHANGE
The equity shares of the Company were listed on Ahmedabad Stock
Exchange Ltd and Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. As per Regulation 6 (a) of
the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Securities)
Regulation 2009 the Company may delist its equity shares from one or
more stock exchanges if their shares remain listed on any stock
exchange having nation wide trading terminal i.e. Bombay Stock Exchange
Ltd or National Stock Exchange Ltd. There was no trading activity in
the Ahmedabad Stock Exchange. It therefore did not serve the purpose in
continuing the Listing of the equity shares of the Company in Ahmedabad
Stock Exchange Ltd. Accordingly the Company delisted its equity shares
form Ahmedabad Stock Exchange w.e.f 31st March 2010. The equity shares
of the Company remain listed on Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd.
12. ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO.
As required under section 217 (1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956 and
the rules made therein, the concerned particulars relating to Energy
conservation, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earning and outgo
are not applicable to the Company.
13. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Particulars of employees in accordance with the provisions of section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (particulars of
Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended are not given as none of the
employees quality for such disclosure.
14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The directors extend their sincere thanks to the Bankers, Financial
Institutions, Central Government and State Government Authorities and
all associated with the company for the co-operation.
The directors also place on record the efforts made by the employees,
workers and all other associated with the company for making their
organisation successful.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place : Vadodara Kaushik Parikh M. D. Patel
Date : 28th May 2010 Managing Director Joint Managing Director
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