Mar 31, 2018
Dear Members,
The Board of Directors are pleased to share with you the report of business and operations along with the Audited Financial Statements of your Company (âthe Companyâ or âOpalâ) for the financial year ended 31st March, 2018.
The consolidated performance of the Company and its subsidiaries has been referred to wherever required.
RESULT OF OUR OPERATIONS
The financial performance of the Company during FY 2017-18 is presented below:
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs. In Lacs)
PARTICULARS |
STANDALONE |
CONSOLIDATED |
||
Year ended 31.03.2018 |
Year ended 31.03.2017 |
Year ended 31.03.2018 |
Year ended 31.03.2017 |
|
Turnover / Income (Gross) |
1259.41 |
2339.23 |
1259.41 |
2339.46 |
Turnover/Income(Net) |
1259.41 |
2339.23 |
1259.41 |
2339.46 |
Other Income |
6.05 |
4.94 |
6.05 |
4.94 |
Total Expenditures |
1329.7 |
2160.63 |
1271.81 |
2168.3 |
Interest and Finance Cost |
238.28 |
195.41 |
238.44 |
195.76 |
Depreciation |
367.98 |
345.69 |
367.98 |
345.69 |
Profit Before Tax |
(670.50) |
(357.55) |
(612.78) |
(3.69) |
Tax Expenses |
||||
Current Tax |
- |
- |
- |
- |
MAT Credit |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Differed Tax Liability |
- |
(32.09) |
- |
(32.08) |
Tax for earlier year |
0.61 |
6.72 |
0.61 |
6.72 |
MAT Credit for earlier year |
- |
(2.26) |
- |
(2.25) |
Profit After Tax |
(671.11) |
(329.94) |
(613.38) |
(331.00) |
Balance Brought forward from last year |
861.84 |
1191.77 |
809.99 |
1151.75 |
Profit Available for Appropriation |
190.73 |
861.84 |
196.61 |
809.99 |
Appropriations |
190.73 |
861.84 |
196.61 |
809.99 |
Dividend |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Balance Carried over to Balance sheet |
190.73 |
861.84 |
196.61 |
809.99 |
Earnings Per Share (Basic & Diluted) |
(19.98) |
(9.82) |
(18.26) |
(10.17) |
Number of Shares* |
3358818 |
3358818 |
3358818 |
3358818 |
- *denote number of shares, shown in actual numbers.
- Figures of previous year have been regrouped wherever necessary.
- Equity shares are at par value of Rs. 10/- per share.
2. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company proposes to transfer an entire amount of loss to the General Reserves. An amount of Rs. NIL is proposed to be retained in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
3. REVENUES
- Standalone
During the financial year 2017-18, revenue from operations on standalone basis decreased to Rs. 1259.41 Lacs as against Rs. 2339.23 Lacs in the previous year.
- Consolidated
During the financial year 2017-18, revenue from operations on standalone basis decreased to Rs. 1259.41 Lacs as against Rs. 2339.23 Lacs in the previous year.
4. PROFITS/LOSSES
- Our Loss on standalone basis amounted to Rs.671.11 Lacs as against Rs. 329.94 Lacs in the previous year. The Expenditure incurred during the financial year under review is Rs. 1935.96.
- Our Loss on consolidated basis amounted to Rs.613.38 Lacs as against Rs. 342.82 Lacs in the previous year. The Expenditure incurred during the financial year under review is Rs. 1878.23 Lacs.
5. SHARE CAPITAL
The total paid-up Equity Share Capital as at 31st March, 2018 stood at Rs. 335,88,180/-comprising of 33,58,818Equity Shares having a par value of Rs. 10/- each. During the year under review, the Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights.
6. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETING
During the year 5 (Five) Board Meetings were convened and held. Details of the meetings of the Board of Directors convened during the financial year 2017-18 will be covered in e-form MGT - 7 which will be filed with the concerned Registrar of Companies as per Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013. Members who want to access this information shall contact at the registered office address of the Company.
Sr. No. |
Date of Board Meeting |
1. |
29th May, 2017 |
2. |
31st August, 2017 |
3. |
12th October, 2017 |
4. |
14th November, 2017 |
5. |
01st March, 2018 |
7. BOARD DIVERSITY
The Company recognises and embraces the importance of a diverse board in its success. We believe that a truly diverse board will leverage differences in thought, perspective, knowledge, skill, regional and industrial experience that will help us retain our competitive advantage.
8. COMPOSITION AND SIZE OF THE BOARD
The Board has an optimum combination of Executive Chairman & Managing Director & Non-Executive Directors as per provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The total strength of the Board is of four (4) Directors at the end of the Financial Year (âFYâ) 2017-18. Further, the Board comprises of two Independent Directors pursuant to the Section 149(4) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made there under (âActâ).
Following are the Directors associated with the Company as on 31st March, 2018:-
I. Mr. Sameer Gujar, Managing Director
II. Ms. Pratibha Gujar, Non-Executive Director
III. Mr. Pradeep Tupe, Independent Director
IV. Mr. Ramachandran Nair, Independent Director
Director retire by Rotation
Ms. Pratibha Gujar, Director retire by rotation in terms of provisions of the Act and Articles of Association at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and offers herself for re-appointment. The Board recommends her re-appointment.
As stipulated under the Regulation 36(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, brief resume of the director proposed to be re-appointed is given in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
Re-appointment of Independent Director
The term of office of Mr. Ramachandran Nair, as an Independent Director, will expire on March 31, 2019. The Board of Directors, on recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has recommended reappointment of Mr. Ramachandran Nair, as an Independent Director of the Company for a second term of 5 (five) consecutive years on the expiry of his current term of office.
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence prescribed under the Act and the Listing Regulations.
9. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The composition, terms of reference and other details of all Board level committees have been elaborated in the report.
Followings are the various Committee set by the Board;
1. Audit Committee
2. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
3. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
4. Working Group Committee
- Mandatory Committees
a) Audit Committee
The Audit Committee has been constituted by the Board in compliance with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. The terms of reference of Audit Committee include review of financial reporting systems, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory provisions, discussions on financial results, etc. Three Audit Committee meetings were held during the year under review.
The Audit Committee consists of the following Directors: -
Name of the Director |
Designation in the Committee |
Nature of Directorship in the Company |
No. of meetings attended during the year |
Mr. Ramachandran Nair |
Chairman |
Independent Director |
2 |
Mr. Pradeep Tupe |
Member |
Independent Director |
3 |
Mr. Sameer Gujar |
Member |
Managing Director |
3 |
b) Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee has been constituted by the Board pursuant to the Section 178(5) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Committee has been formed broadly for looking into the Redressal of shareholdersâ and investorsâ complaints like transfer of shares, non-receipt of balance sheet, issue of duplicate / split / consolidated share certificates, etc.
One Stakeholders Relationship Committee meetings was held during the year under review. The Stakeholders Relationship Committee consists of following Directors: -
Name of the Director |
Designation in the Committee |
Nature of Directorship in the Company |
No. of meetings attended during the year |
Mr. Ramachandran Nair |
Chairman |
Independent Director |
1 |
Mr. Pradeep Tupe |
Member |
Independent Director |
1 |
Mr. Sameer Gujar |
Member |
Managing Director |
1 |
During financial year 2017-18 there were no complaint(s) received from the Shareholders.
c) Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Nomination and Remuneration Committee is constituted by the Board to determine the remuneration package of the executive directors of the Company, appointment of directors to the board, etc. as per the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Three meetings of the Committee were held during the year under review.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee consists of following Directors: -
Name of the Director |
Designation in the Committee |
Nature of Directorship in the Company |
No. of meetings attended during the year |
Mr. Pradeep Tupe |
Chairman |
Independent Director |
3 |
Ms. Pratibha Gujar |
Member |
Director |
3 |
Mr. Ramachandran Nair |
Member |
Independent Director |
2 |
- Non-mandatory Committee
d) Working Group Committee
The Working Group Committee is constituted by the Board to review day-to-day operations of the Company, suggest improvements in the working & overall business operations.
The Working Group Committee consists of following Directors.
Name of the Director |
Designation in the Committee |
Nature of Directorship in the Company |
Ms. Pratibha Gujar |
Chairperson |
Director |
Mr. Pradeep Tupe |
Member |
Independent Director |
Mr. Sameer Gujar |
Member |
Managing Director |
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All transactions entered into with related parties as defined under the Companies Act, 2013 during the financial year were in the ordinary course of business and on an armâs length pricing basis and do not attract the provisions of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 (âActâ). There were no materially significant transactions with the related parties during the financial year which were in conflicts with the interest of the Company. Suitable disclosure as required by the Accounting Standard (AS 18) has been made in the notes to the Financial Statements.
For further details, kindly refer Annexure âAâ enclosed herewith as per the Act and Rules framed there under. None of the related party transaction(s) is in violation of the Act.
11. DIVIDEND
Considering requirements of the funds for business purpose, your Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year under review.
12. DEPOSITS COVERED UNDER CHAPTER V OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
S. No. |
Particulars |
Amount (In Rs.) |
1. |
Accepted during the year |
NIL |
2. |
Remained unpaid or unclaimed as at the end of the year |
NIL |
3. |
Whether there has been any default in repayment of deposits NIL or payment of interest thereon during the year and if so, number of such cases and the total amount involved |
|
(i) At the beginning of the year |
NIL |
|
(ii) Maximum during the year |
NIL |
|
(iii) At the end of the year |
NIL |
13. DEPOSITS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER V OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Your Company has not accepted any deposits which are not in compliance with Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013.
14. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
The Company has received necessary declaration from each independent director under section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down in section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
15. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in notes to the Financial Statements.
16. AUDITORS
- STATUTORY AUDITORS
Pursuant to provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, M/s. Bharat J Rughani& Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai have been re-appointed as the statutory auditors of the Company at Tenth Annual General Meeting (AGM) for a term of five consecutive years, from the conclusion of 10th AGM till the conclusion of the 15thAGM by shareholders based on the recommendation made by the Audit Committee.
- SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 204(1) of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Mahesh G. Bagla, Practicing Company Secretary, Pune (M. No. 21041) was appointed as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2017-18.
17. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with all applicable Secretarial Standards.
18. STRATEGY
Our Strategic objective is to build a sustainable organisation that remains relevant to agendas of our clients, while creating job opportunities for our employees. Sustainable, profitable growth can only be achieved in an organization which focuses on a performance culture and where employees are engaged and empowered to be the best they can be.
19. STATE OF THE COMPANYâS AFFAIRS
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company for the year under review. Further, the Company wants to continue/expand in the same line of business.
20. WORK ENVIRONMENT
Your Company has always considered its workforce as its valuable asset and continues to invest in their excellence and development programs. Your Company has taken several initiatives for enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction.
The Company continuously explores new approaches to learning and development to keep the workforce relevant in an evolving business landscape. In addition, the Company continues to invest in leadership development programs at all levels to sustain the Companyâs growth, while staying true to its core values.
The Companyâs culture promotes an environment that is transparent, flexible, fulfilling and purposeful. A host of customized initiatives based on a deep understanding of individual needs and aspirations have helped create an engaging workplace that enables individuals to realize their potential.
Yours directors are happy to report that the relations have been cordial at all levels throughout the year. Your directors record their appreciation for all the efforts, support and co-operation of all employees being extended from time to time.
21. DETAILS OF DIRECTORS OR KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL APPOINTED OR RESIGNED DURING THE YEAR
Neither your Company has appointed any new Directors / Key Managerial Personnel nor have any of the existing Directors/ Key Managerial Personnel resigned from the Company.
During the period under review, the Board of Directors of your Company has appointed Mr. S. N. Sharma as an Advisor to the Board who represents RBL Bank Limited.
22. NAMES OF COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company has its Wholly Owned Subsidiary (â100% Subsidiaryâ or âWOSâ) viz. Opal Luxury Products INC. in The United States of America. In accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a statement containing salient features of the financial statements of the subsidiary company in Form AOC 1 is provided as an Annexure âDâ to this Boardâs Report.
23. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of your Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which these financial statements relate and the date of the report.
24. OPPORTUNITIES & RISKS
The Companyâs internal control systems are commensurate with the nature of its business and the size and complexity of its operations.
Our success as an organisation depends on our ability to identify opportunities and leverage them while mitigating the risks that arise while conducting our business.
Your Company has an elaborate risk management procedure, which is based on Business Risk Assessment, Operational Controls Assessment and External Risk Assessment. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis. Senior management periodically reviews this risk management framework to keep an update and to address emerging challenges
We innovate or customize range of our products and services to meet needs of all our customers. Most of the categories in which your Company operates in are under-penetrated and therefore your Company continuously invests in market development.
25. BOARD EVALUATION
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, board committees, and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of individual directors on the basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual director to the board and committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
26. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company has not developed and implemented any Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as the said provisions are not applicable.
27. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
In conformity with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 policy has been laid down to provide a mechanism for any concerned person of the company to approach Chairman of the Audit Committee for the purpose of dealing with instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any and also ensure that whistleblowers are protected from retribution, whether within or outside the organization.
28. STATUTORY COMPLIANCES
We are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations. The relevant person(s)is/are responsible for setting detailed standards and ensuring that all Directors are aware of and comply with regulations and laws specific and relevant to the Company.
Our legal and regulatory professional(s)is/are engaged in monitoring and reviewing our practices to provide reasonable assurance that we remain aware of and in line with all relevant laws and legal obligations.
The Company proactively engages with its professional advisors to develop a regulatory framework which is in the best interest of the customers and other stakeholders.
29. ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUT GO
The particulars as required under the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in respect of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo are as under:
30. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE âGOING CONCERNâ STATUS AND COMPANIES OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
There are no significant and material orders passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal which can have impact on the going concern status and the Companyâs operations in future.
31. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
The provisions of Section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply as there was no dividend declared and paid last year.
32. OUTLOOK
India continues to be one of the fastest growing economies in the world and this is expected to continue in financial year 2018-19, as per the latest economic survey. With GST having been successfully implemented, trade conditions have stabilized and we are witnessing a gradual improvement in demand. We expect government spending plans such as increases to Minimum Support Price (MSP), provision of health insurance, etc. to bolster rural development and drive consumption.
Normal monsoon, as forecasted, will help the overall economy. Crude oil led inflation, emerging global events and disruptions, if any, from state elections are potential headwinds which need to be managed carefully.
33. SHARES AND SECURITIES
a. BUY BACK OF SECURITIES
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year under review.
b. SWEAT EQUITY
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review.
c. BONUS SHARES
No Bonus Shares were issued during the year under review.
d. EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees
34. LISTING OF SHARES
The Shares of your Company are listed on the Emerge Platform of National Stock Exchange of India.
35. DIRECTORSâ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirms that:-
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2018, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for the year under review;
iii. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. The Directors have prepared the accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2018on a Going Concern basisâ;
v. The systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating effectively;
vi. The proper internal financial controls were in place and that they were adequate and were operating effectively.
36. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITOR
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors of the Company has not reported any instance of the fraud committed against the Company by its employees/officers, the details of which need to be mentioned in the Boardâs Report.
37. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN AS PROVIDED UNDER SUB-SECTION (3) OF SECTION 92
In accordance with the Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, an Extract of Annual Return in the prescribed Form No. MGT - 9 is enclosed herewith and marked as Annexure of this report.
38. INSIDER TRADING CODE
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has promulgated the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 (âThe PIT Regulationsâ). The object of The PIT Regulations is to curb the practice of insider trading in the securities of a listed company.
The Company has adopted a âCode of Internal Procedures and Conduct for Regulating, Monitoring and Reporting of Trading by Insidersâ (âthe Codeâ) in accordance with the requirements of the PIT Regulations.
The Code is applicable to Promoters and Promoterâs Group, all Directors and such Designated Employees who are expected to have access to unpublished price sensitive information relating to the Company.
39. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL OR ADEQUACY
The Board has adopted policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to Companies policies, safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection of fraud, etc.
Based on the framework of internal controls and systems established and maintained by the Company, the work performed by the auditors and external consultants, including and the reviews performed by management and the relevant persons the Board is of the opinion that the Companyâs internal financial controls were adequate and effective during FY18.
40. SECRETARIAL AUDITORâS REPORT
Audit report submitted by Secretarial Auditor contains qualified opinion in it.
Managementâs view:-
The Secretarial Auditor in his Secretarial Audit Report has made certain observations / qualification(s). The Board has noted the same and it will make sure such irregularities do not occur in the future. As far as appointment of CFO is concerned, the Company is not able to find suitable person. However, the Company has appointed Ms. Nimisha Purohit (M. No.: 56242) as its Company Secretary and Compliance Officer w.e.f. 01st September, 2018 at its Board Meeting.
41. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Your Company has taken due caution while preparing this Boardâs Report (âthe Reportâ). The Report may contain futuristic or forward looking statements, which the management believes them to be true to the best of their knowledge and belief. However, actual results may differ from those mentioned in the Report.
42. APPRECIATION
Your Directors place on record their deep appreciation to employees at all levels for their hard work, dedication and commitment.
The enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of the employees have enabled the Company to remain a leader. Your Directors would also like to acknowledge the excellent contribution by Senior Management to your Company in providing the latest innovations, technological improvements and marketing inputs across almost all categories in which it operates.
This has enabled the Company to provide higher levels of customer delight through continuous improvement in existing products, and introduction of new products.
The Board places on record its appreciation for the support and co-operation your Company has been receiving from its suppliers, distributors, retailers, business partners and others associated with it as its trading partners. Your Company looks upon them as partners in its progress and has shared with them the rewards of growth.
It will be your Companyâs Endeavour to build and nurture strong links with the trade based on mutuality of benefits, respect for and co-operation with each other, consistent with consumer interests. Your Directors also take this opportunity to thank all Shareholders, Clients, Vendors, Banks, Government and Regulatory Authorities for their continued support.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SAMEER GUJAR
Place: Pune CHAIRMAN
Date: 18th August, 2018
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Seventh Annual Report of
the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the year
ended March 31, 2014.
SUMMARISED FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs. in Lacs)
Standalone Consolidated
Particular Year ended Year ended Year ended
31.03.2014 31.03.2013# 31.03.2014
Turnover / Income (Gross) 2499.24 2269.13 2484.17
Turnover/Income Net) 2499.24 2269.13 2484.17
Other Income 23.76 13.30 23.76
Total Expenditures 2093.34 1752.50 2088.32
Interest and Finance Cost 172.64 165.30 172.64
Depreciation 138.64 52.42 138.64
profit Before Tax 118.37 312.21 108.31
Tax Expenses
Current Tax 17.66 62.47 17.66
MAT Credit (13.00) (60.02) (13.00)
Differed Tax Liability 65.33 (9.37) 65.33
Tax for earlier year - - -
MAT Credit for earlier year - - -
profit After Tax 48.38 319.14 38.32
Balance Brought forward
from last year 1079.65 760.51 1079.65
Profit Available for Appropriation 1128.03 1079.65 1117.97
Appropriations 1128.03 1079.65 1117.97
Dividend - - -
Balance Carried over to
Balance sheet 1128.03 1079.65 1117.97
Earnings Per Share (Basic &
Diluted) 1.44 14.56 1.14
Number of Shares* 3358818 _2358818 3358818
* Number of shares has shown in actual numbers.
# Previous year''s figures may have been regrouped wherever necessary.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
During the year under review, the Company earned a profit of Rs. 48.38
lacs as compared to a profit of Rs. 319.14 lacs for the previous year.
SUBSIDIARIES
During the financial year under review, the Company has floated its
Wholly Owned Subsidiary ("100% Subsidiary" or "WOS") viz. Opal Luxury
Products INC with a view to establish strong footprints in the US
market for various products of the Company.
DIVIDEND
Considering requirements of the funds for business purpose, your
Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year under review.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the employees of the Company is in receipt of remuneration
exceeding the limit prescribed under Section 217(2A) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules,
1975. Therefore, the information required under Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975, is not applicable to the Company.
DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the
year under review and does not have any fixed deposits as at the date
of the Balance Sheet.
DIRECTORS
During the year under review, there was no change in the composition of
the Board of Directors of the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 Mr. O K
Balraj retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and
being eligible, seeks re-appointment.
Pursuant to the provisions of Model Listing Agreement for listing on
SME Exchange, the Company had appointed Mr. Ramprasad Joshi, Mr.
Pradeep Tupe and Mr. Ramachandran Nair as Independent Directors.
As per section 149(4) of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act), which came into
effect from 01st April, 2014, every listed company is required to have
at least one-third of the total number of directors as Independent
Directors. In accordance with the provisions of section 149 of the Act,
these Directors are being appointed as Independent Directors to hold
office as per their tenure of appointment mentioned in the Notice of
the forthcoming AGM of the Company.
NOTE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate section on Corporate Governance is included in this Report.
AUDITORS
M/s Bharat J Rughani & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai who are the
Statutory Auditors of the Company, hold office till the conclusion of
the forthcoming AGM and are eligible for re-appointment. Pursuant to
the provisions of section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules
framed thereunder, it is proposed to appoint M/s Bharat J Rughani &
Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai as Statutory Auditors of the Company
from the conclusion of the forthcoming AGM till the conclusion of the
Tenth AGM to be held in the year 2017, subject to ratification of their
appointment at every AGM.
COST AUDIT
Cost Audit is not applicable to the Company under applicable provisions
of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder for FY
2014-15.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
The provisions of Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read
with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of
Directors) Rules, 1988 ("Companies Rules") relating to conservation of
energy and technology absorption do not apply to the Company. The
Company doesn''t fall under the list of Industries which are directed to
furnish information in Form A Rule 2 of Companies Rule prescribed in
this behalf.
However, the Company is taking adequate steps to conserve the energy at
all the levels and also implementing various measures for reduction in
energy consumption and its preservation.
There is no Technology Absorption during the year under review.
THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Foreign Exchange Earnings: Rs. NIL
Foreign Exchange Outgo: Rs. 6.76 lacs (Expenses)
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, the Directors hereby confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departures, if any;
(b) They have selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent to give a true and fair view of the Company''s state of affairs
at the end of the financial year and of the Company''s profit for that
period;
(c) They have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records, in according to the provisions of this
Act, to safeguard the Company''s assets and to prevent and detect fraud
and other irregularities
(d) They have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
The information and opinion expressed in the Report may contain certain
forward-looking statements, which the management believes are true to
the best of its knowledge at the time of its preparation. Actual
results may differ materially from those either expressed or implied in
the Report. Important factors that could make a difference to the
Company''s operations include, among others, economic condition in the
domestic and the overseas market in which the Company operates changes
in the government regulations, tax laws and other statute and
incidental factors.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors of your Company wishes to record their
appreciation for co-operation, support from all the stakeholders of the
Company. Your Directors also gratefully acknowledge the sincere efforts
and guidance extended to the Company by its customers, vendors,
government authorities, bankers, employees.
For and on Behalf of the Board of Directors
Sameer Gujar
Chairman & Managing Director
Place: Pune
Date: May 26, 2014
Mar 31, 2013
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Sixth Annual Report of
the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the year
ended March 31, 2013.
SUMMARISED FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs.in Lacs)
Year ended Year ended
Particulars 31.03.2013 31.03.2012
Turnover / Income (Gross) 2,425.15 1,821.24
Turnover/Income Net) 2,269.13 1,721.53
Other Income 13.30 9.09
Total Expenditures 1,752.50 1,255.11
Interest and Finance Cost 165.30 171.69
Depreciation 52.42 12.85
Profit Before Tax 312.21 290.98
Tax Expenses
Current Tax 62.47 56.57
MAT Credit (60.02) (54.80)
Differed Tax Liability (9.37) 1.84
Tax for earlier year - 2.83
MAT Credit for earlier year - (2.88)
Profit After Tax 319.14 287.42
Balance Brought forward from last year 760.51 473.09
Profit Available for Appropriation 1,079.65 760.51
Appropriations 1,079.65 760.51
Dividend
Balance Carried over to Balance sheet 1,079.65 760.51
Earnings Per Share (Basic & Diluted) 14.56 23.47
Number of Shares* 2358818 2177000
* Number of shares has shown in actual numbers.
# Previous year''s figures have been regrouped wherever necessary.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
During the year under review, the Company earned a profit of Rs. 319.14
lacs as compared to a profit of Rs. 287.42 lacs for the previous year.
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFER (IPO)
The Company raised Rs. 1,300 lacs from public through its Initial Public
Offer (IPO) during March 2013. In the month of April 2013 the Company
issued & allotted 1000000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each at a premium of
Rs. 120/- per share under IPO.
Prior to the IPO, the Company allotted 181818 equity shares of Rs. 10/-
each at a price of Rs. 110/- per share aggregating to Rs. 200 lacs approx.
to "SIDBI Trustee Company Limited A/c India Opportunities Fund, managed
by SIDBI Venture Capital Limited" (SVCL) under Pre-IPO placement.
The Company got listed on Emerge platform of National Stock Exchange of
India Limited on April 12, 2013.
IPO funds shall be utilized broadly for Investments in moulds, tools &
equipments and indigenisation of the designs for expansion of the
existing manufacturing facility, branding and general corporate
purposes as specified in the offer document.
DIVIDEND
Considering requirements of the funds for business purpose, your
Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year under review.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the employees of the Company is in receipt of remuneration
exceeding the limit prescribed under Section 217(2A) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules,
1975. Therefore, the information required under Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975, is not applicable to the Company.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the
year under review and does not have any fixed deposits as at the date
of the Balance Sheet.
DIRECTORS
During the year under review, Mr. Ramprasad Joshi was appointed as an
Additional Director of the Company by the Board. Later on he was
appointed as an Independent Director by the members at their Meeting
held on October 25, 2012. Further, Mr. O K Balraj, Mr. Pradeep Tupe and
Mr. Ramachandran Nair were inducted to the Board of the Company as
Additional Directors holding office till the ensuing Annual General
Meeting. (Mr. O K Balraj is a Nominee Director representing interest of
Innoventive Venture Limited whereas Mr. Pradeep Tupe and Mr.
Ramachandran Nair are Independent Directors).
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Ms. Pratibha Gujar and Mr.
Ramprasad Joshi, retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General
Meeting. Both of them, being eligible, seek re-appointment.
Pursuant to the requirement of the Listing Agreement of Stock Exchanges
on Corporate Governance, the information about the Directors proposed
to be appointed / re-appointed at the Annual General Meeting is given
in the annexure to the Notice calling Sixth Annual General Meeting.
NOTE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate section on Corporate Governance is included in this Report.
AUDITORS
M/s Bharat J Rughani & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai retire and,
being eligible, offer themselves for appointment.
The Board of Directors recommends their appointment.
COST AUDIT
Pursuant to Section 233B and other applicable provisions. If any, of
the Companies Act, 1956 and orders passed by Cost Audit Branch of
Ministry of Corporate Affairs from time to time in this behalf, the
Board has appointed M/s A J Paranjape & Co., Cost Accountant, to audit
the cost accounts of the Company for the financial year 2013-14,
subject to necessary approval of Central Government.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
The provisions of Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read
with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of
Directors) Rules, 1988 ("Companies Rules") relating to conservation of
energy and technology absorption do not apply to the Company. The
Company doesn''t fall under the list of Industries which are directed to
furnish information in Form A Rule 2 of Companies Rules prescribed in
this behalf.
However, the Company is taking adequate steps to conserve the energy at
all the levels and also implementing various measures for reduction in
energy consumption and its preservation.
There is no Technology Absorption during the year under review.
THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Foreign Exchange Earnings: NIL Foreign Exchange Outgo: Rs. 7.43 lacs
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
Directors hereby confirm:
(a) That in the preparation of Annual Accounts for the financial year
ended on March 31, 2013, the applicable accounting standards had been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures,
if any;
(b) That the Directors had 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 at the end of the financial year ended March
31, 2013 and of the profit of the Company for that year;
(c) That the Directors had, as far as possible, 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, to the best of their knowledge and
ability; and
(d) That the Directors had prepared the Annual Accounts for the
financial year ended on March 31, 2013 on a going concern basis.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
The information and opinion expressed in the Report may contain certain
forward-looking statements, which the management believes are true to
the best of its knowledge at the time of its preparation. Actual
results may differ materially from those either expressed or implied in
the Report. Important factors that could make a difference to the
Company''s operations include, among others, economic condition in the
domestic and the overseas market in which the Company operates changes
in the government regulations, tax laws and other statute and
incidental factors.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors of your Company wishes to record their
appreciation for co-operation, support from all the stakeholders of the
Company. Your Directors also gratefully acknowledge the sincere efforts
and guidance extended to the Company by its customers, vendors,
government authorities, bankers, employees.
For and on Behalf of the Board of Directors
Sameer Gujar Chairman & Managing Director
Place: Pune
Date: May 16, 2013