Mar 31, 2018
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 77th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company and the accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2018.
1. FINANCIAL_RESULTS:
(Amount in lakhs)
Particulars (Standalone) |
Standalone |
|
2017-18 |
2016-17 |
|
Total Income |
11018 |
11341 |
Total Expenditure |
9773 |
9899 |
Profit before exceptional item and tax |
1245 |
1443 |
Exceptional item |
565 |
144 |
Profit before tax |
1810 |
1586 |
Provision for Tax |
(461) |
(478) |
Less/Add Deferred Tax Liability |
(234) |
(75) |
Prior year tax adjustments (net) |
(24) |
- |
Profit after Tax |
1090 |
1033 |
Add: Balance of Profit brought forward |
6906.67 |
5778.04 |
Other Comprehensive Income |
19.20 |
(1.54) |
Profit available for appropriation : |
||
Less: Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares |
- |
- |
Tax on proposed Dividend |
- |
- |
Transfer to Reserves |
- |
- |
Less: Short Provision for previous year adjusted |
||
Add: Adjusted Items |
6.63 |
97.17 |
Surplus carried to the Balance Sheet |
8010.15 |
6906.67 |
Earning per Equity Share (Face Value: '' 50/-) |
||
Basic |
908.59 |
860.48 |
Diluted |
908.59 |
860.48 |
The Company has adopted Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-As) as prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended.
2. DIVIDEND:
The Company would like to reserve its profits for its growth; and hence your Directors do not recommend dividend for the Financial Year.
3. RESERVES:
The appropriations for the year are:
Particulars |
Standalone(in lakh) |
Net Profit for the year |
Rs. 1090/- |
Other comprehensive Income for the year |
Rs. 19.20/- |
Balance of Reserve at the beginning of the year |
Rs. 6906.67/- |
Transfer to General Reserve |
- |
Balance of Reserve at the end of the year |
Rs. 8009/- |
4. INFORMATION ON THE STATE OF COMPANYâS AFFAIR
The Company achieved a turnover of Rs. 1,05,76,57,953/- during the current year, as against Rs. 1,08,27,58,016/- during the previous year. The profit during the year has been Rs. 10,90,31,213/- as against Rs. 10,32,58,046/- during the previous year 2016-17.
The Company is engaged only in one segment which is of manufacturing synthetic organic tanning substance.
5. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS BETWEEN END OF FINANCIAL YEAR AND DATE OF REPORT:
There have been no 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.
6. DIRECTORSâ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
As per the clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directorsâ state that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
e) the directors, had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
7. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
During the year under review, the Company does not have any subsidiary, associate Companies or Joint Venture the Company has a holding Company named AJI Commercial Private Limited.
8. DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any public deposits and as such no amount on account of principal or interest on public deposit under Section 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013 read together with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 was outstanding as on the date of the Balance Sheet.
9. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate various risks to key business objectives. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis. These are discussed at the meetings of the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company. The Companyâs internal control systems are commensurate with the nature of its business and the size and complexity of its operations. These are routinely tested and certified by Statutory as well as Internal Auditors. Significant audit observations and follow up actions thereon are reported to the Audit Committee.
The Company manages monitors and reports on the principal risks and uncertainties that can impact its ability to achieve its strategic objectives. The Companyâs management systems, organizational structures, processes, standards, code of conduct and behaviors together form the Polson Management System (PMS) that governs how the Company conducts the business of the Company and manages associated risks.
10. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITHREFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
According to Section 134 (5) (e) of the Companies Act, 2013, the term Internal Financial Control (IFC) means the policies and procedures adopted by a company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the companyâs policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The Company has a well-placed, proper and adequate internal financial control system which ensures that all assets are safeguarded and protected and that the transactions are authorised, recorded and reported correctly. The Companyâs internal financial control system also comprises due compliances with Companyâs policies, standard operating procedures and audit and compliance by an in house internal audit division, supplemented by internal audit checks from Nirmal Nagpal, the Internal Auditor.
The Internal Auditor independently evaluated the adequacy of internal controls and concurrently audit the majority of the transactions in value terms. Independence of the audit and compliance is ensured by direct reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board. A MD and CFO Certificate, forming part of the Corporate Governance Report, further confirms the existence and effectiveness of internal controls and reiterates their responsibility to report deficiencies to the Audit & Committee and rectify the same. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operation were observed.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation was observed.
11. DIRECTORS:
A) Since last Report, following Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel took place:
- During financial year Mr. Milin Ramani resigned from the post of Company Secretary w.e.f June 30, 2017.
- During financial year Mrs. Sampada Sachin Sawant appointed as Company Secretary w.e.f. July 01, 2017.
- Post financial year Mr. Pradip Pai (DIN: 00107704) has stepped down from the Directorship due to pre-occupancy with effect from August 14, 2018.
- Post financial year Mr. Rajiv Agarwal (DIN: 00518199) was appointed as an Independent Director w.e.f August 14, 2018.
- Post financial year Mr. Chandrakant Gupte (DIN: 08019397) was appointed as an Independent Director w.e.f August 31, 2018.
Pursuant to provisions of section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and subject to Articles of Association, Mr. Dhau Lambore, Director of the Company is liable to retire by rotation at an ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible has offered himself for re-appointment.
The Board has recommended for the same. Details about the directors being appointment / re-appointment are given in the Notice of the 77th Annual General Meeting being sent to the members along with the Annual Report.
B) Declaration by an Independent Director(s) and re- appointment, if any
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed both under the Act and SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015.
C) Annual Evaluation of the Board
The evaluation framework for assessing the performance of Directors comprises of the following key areas:
i. Attendance of Board Meetings and Board Committee Meetings
ii. Quality of contribution to Board deliberations
iii. Strategic perspectives or inputs regarding future growth of Company and its performance
iv. Providing perspectives and feedback going beyond information provided by the management
v. Commitment to shareholder and other stakeholder interests
The evaluation involves Self-Evaluation by the Board Member and subsequently assessment by the Board of Directors. A member of the Board will not participate in the discussion of his / her evaluation.
D) Number of Meetings of the Board of Directors:
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on Company / business policy and strategy apart from other Board business. The Board / Committee Meetings are prescheduled and a tentative annual calendar of the Board and Committee Meetings is circulated to the Directors in advance to facilitate them to plan their schedule and to ensure meaningful participation in the meetings. However, in case of a special and urgent business need, the
Boardâs approval is taken by passing resolutions through circulation, as permitted by law, which are confirmed in the subsequent Board meeting.
The details of Board and Committee meetings held during the financial year 2017-18 are provided in Corporate Governance Report which forms a part of Annual Report.
E) Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors
All new independent directors inducted into the Board attend an orientation program. The details of training and familiarization program are provided in the Corporate Governance report and are also available on our website (https://www.polsonltd.com/investor.htm). Further at the time of the appointment of an independent director, the Company issues a formal letter of appointment outlining his/her role, function, duties and responsibilities.
12. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
During the year, in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, the Board re-constituted some of its Committees.
There are currently four Committees of the Board, as follows:
- Audit Committee
- Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Stakeholdersâ Relationship Committee
- Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
Details of all the Committees along with their charters, composition and meetings held during the year, are provided in the âReport on Corporate Governanceâ, a part of this Annual Report.
13. DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
The Company has adopted vigil mechanism policy under the provision of Sec 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. The vigil mechanism provides adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and directors who avail of the vigil mechanism and provides direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
14. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
As required by Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, the Management discussion and Analysis Report is enclosed as a part of this report .
15. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CERTIFICATE
Your Company has complied with Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Regulations) Requirements, 2015 of the stock exchanges. A report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Regulations) Requirements, 2015 along with Independent Auditorâs Certificate on compliance with the Corporate Governance, forms part of this Annual Report.
Board diversity
The Company recognizes 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 industry experience, cultural and geographical background, age, ethnicity, race and gender which will help us retain our competitive advantage. The Board has adopted the Board Diversity Policy which sets out the approach to diversity of the Board of Directors. The Board Diversity Policy is available on our website (https://www.polsonltd.com/investor.htm)
Polsonâs Code of conduct for the prevention of insider trading
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with the requirements of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The Insider Trading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed, and disclosures to be made while dealing with shares of the Company, as well as the consequences of violation. The policy has been formulated to regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals by employees and to maintain the highest ethical standards of dealing in Company securities.
Policies
We seek to promote and follow the highest level of ethical standards in all our business transactions guided by our value system. The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 mandated the formulation of certain policies for all listed companies. All our corporate governance policies are available on our website (https://www.polsonltd.com/investor. htm). The policies are reviewed periodically by the Board and updated based on need and new compliance requirement.
16. MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION:
Details of the ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median employeeâs remuneration and other details as required pursuant to Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are detailed in Annexure A to this report.
17. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION. FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS & OUTGO:
The information as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act,2013 with respect to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo are detailed in Annexure B to this report
18. PARTICULARS OF LOANS. GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:
The provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 requiring disclosure in the financial statements giving particulars of the loans given, investment made or guarantee given or security provided and the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed to be utilised by the recipient of the loan or guarantee or security is not applicable to your company since no transactions of such nature has been undertaken or entered into by your company.
The amount of loan already given is within the limits prescribed u/s 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
19. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
The particulars of every contract or arrangements entered into by the Company with related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain armâs length transactions under third proviso thereto has been disclosed in Form No. AOC -2 as detailed in Annexure C to this report.
20. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee in accordance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. The CSR Policy of the Company and the details about the development of CSR Policy and initiatives taken by the Company on Corporate Social Responsibility during the year as per Rule 9 of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 have been appended as Annexure D to this Report.
21. STATUTORY AUDITORS
The shareholder at their Seventy Sixth Annual General Meeting held on September 29, 2017 approved appointment of M/s. R. G. B. & Associates, chartered Accountants (FRN. 144967W) as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of five years from the conclusion of Seventy Sixth Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 81st Annual General Meeting . The Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as auditors of the Company.
The notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditors Report are self explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditors Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Directorâs comment on Auditorâs Observation
Auditorâs observation |
Directorâs comment |
The company has not maintained proper records of Fixed Assets. |
The Company is in process of maintaining records of fixed assets and the same will be updated shortly. |
As the Company has not maintained the Fixed Asset Register, we are unable to get the list of all immovable properties held by the Company and its Title Deeds. |
All the title deeds of immovable properties are held in the name of the Company. The Company is in process of maintaining records of fixed assets. |
the Company has granted unsecured loan to one of its Group Company M/s. Dudhwala Builders Pvt Ltd to the tune of Rs. 10 Crores during mid of the year. |
The amount was granted to meet the temporary business exigencies, but the amount has been received in full. |
According to the information and explanation given to us, there are dues of income tax & tax deducted at source which have not been deposited with the appropriate authorities on account of dispute. The company has not paid outstanding Income Tax of ?. 6,806 for the AY 2013-14 and ? 8,99,142 /- towards tax deducted at source for various years. |
The Company is of the view that the said demand may or may not be payable as there might be errors occurred while filing TDS Returns. The Company is in the process of revising the old TDS returns and the demand which is required to be paid will be paid immediately after revision of the said returns. Appropriate steps have been taken by the company for rectifications applications with the appropriate authority which are pending decision. |
22. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company, has appointed M/s. Mihen Halani & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2018.
The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed and detailed in Annexure E to this report herewith. The qualifications provided in the report are self explanatory and along with explanation of Board are as follows.
COMMENTS ON QUALIFICATIONS IN SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Comments in Secretarial Audit Report |
Directors Comment |
Register of Charges with the details of current charges |
The Company is in the process of complying and closure of register of charges with Registrar Office of Companies. The Company has made applications to the respective banks for their No due Certificate towards satisfaction of charges and awaiting their response on the same. |
Non -maintenance of fixed asset register |
The Company is in process of maintaining records of fixed assets and the same will be updated shortly. |
Non Maintenance of Website as per SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 |
The Company shall endeavor its best to make the compliance good |
the Company has granted unsecured loan to one of its Group Company M/s. Dudhwala Builders Pvt Ltd to the tune of Rs. 10 Crores during mid of the year. |
The amount was granted to meet the temporary business exigencies, but the amount has been received in full. |
23. INTERNAL AUDITOR
The Board of Directors of the Company has appointed Mr. Nirmal Nagpal as an Internal Auditor of the Company. The auditor reports to the Audit Committee
24. EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN
The extract of the annual return has been annexed as Annexure âFâ to this report.
25. TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
Your Company did not have any funds lying unpaid or unclaimed for a period of Seven years. Therefore there were no funds which were required to be transferred to investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
26. COMPLIANCE WITH THE MINIMUM PUBLIC SHAREHOLDING (MPS) REQUIRMENTS
Our company is now MPS compliant. During the year, the Promoters of the company have sold 11,200 shares through âOffer For Saleâ mechanism available with Bombay Stock Exchange.
27. MISCELLANEOUS
Your company has not issued equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise;
Your Company did not allot any equity share as sweat equity shares. Therefore, no disclosures as required under Rule 8 (13) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014;
There were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013;
During the year under report, no significant and material order was passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals which would have impacted the going concern status and your Companyâs operations in future.
27. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Board of Directors wish to acknowledge the continued support and co-operation extended by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Reserve Bank of India, Stock Exchanges, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, other government authorities, Bankers, material suppliers, customers and other stakeholders for their support and guidance.
Your Directors would also like to take this opportunity to express their appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the employees of the Company at all the levels.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sudhir Nevatia
Chairman
DIN:00001258
Place: Mumbai
Date: 31.08.2018
Mar 31, 2016
To,
The Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 75th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company and the accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2016.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS:
(Amount in lakhs)
Particulars (Standalone) |
Standalone |
|
2015-16 |
2014-15 |
|
Total Income |
11118 |
11087 |
Total Expenditure |
(10083) |
(10129) |
Profit before Tax |
2520 |
958 |
Provision for Tax |
(575) |
(280.6) |
Less/Add Deferred Tax Liability |
(330) |
(22.33) |
Profit after Tax |
1615 |
655.07 |
Add: Balance of Profit brought forward |
3826.70 |
3270.14 |
Profit available for appropriation : |
5441.7 |
3925.21 |
Less: Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares |
- |
- |
Tax on proposed Dividend |
- |
- |
Transfer to Reserves |
(242.29) |
(98.21) |
Less: Short Provision for previous year adjusted |
- |
- |
Surplus carried to the Balance Sheet |
5199.8 |
3827 |
Earning per Equity Share (Face Value: Rs. 50/-) |
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Basic |
1346.10 |
545.64 |
Diluted |
1346.10 |
545.64 |
Note: The Board''s Report shall be prepared based on the stand alone financial statements of the company.
2. DIVIDEND:
The Company would like to reserve its profits for its growth; and hence your Directors do not recommend dividend for the Financial Year.
3. RESERVES:
The appropriations for the year are:
Particulars |
Standalone(in lacs) |
Net Profit for the year |
Rs. 1615/- |
Balance of Reserve at the beginning of the year |
Rs.3827/- |
Transfer to General Reserve |
Rs.242/- |
Balance of Reserve at the end of the year |
Rs. 5200/- |
4. INFORMATION ON THE STATE OF COMPANY''S AFFAIR
The Company achieved a turnover of Rs. 1,04,14,78,229/- during the current year, as against Rs. 1,07,68,39,241/during the previous year. The profit during the year has been Rs. 16,15,31,482/-- as against Rs. 6,54,77,189/during the previous year 2014-15.
The Company is engaged only in one segment which is of manufacturing synthetic organic tanning substance.
The highlights of the Company''s performance are as under:
- Revenue from operations remained at par with the previous year to Rs. 10414.78/- lacs from the previous year figure of Rs.10390.54/- lacs
- Similarly Exports Revenue for this year is at Rs.7463.26/-Lacs against the previous year of Rs. 7314.71/lacs
- PBDIT increased to Rs. 2213.65/-Lacs from the previous year Rs.1930.49/-
- Profit before tax [prior to exceptional items] increased by 8.16% to Rs.1035.91/- lacs
- Cash Profit increased by 195% to Rs. 2825.95/-
- Gross Margin 33.41% for the year ended March 31, 2016.
5. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS BETWEEN END OF FINANCIAL YEAR AND DATE OF REPORT:
There have been no 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.
6. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
As per the clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors'' state that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
e) the directors, had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
7. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
During the year under review, the Company has following subsidiaries:
A. Direct Subsidiary
The Company has one subsidiary M/s. Dudhwala Builders Private Limited which was ceased to be the subsidiary of the Company w.e.f. 15.06.2015;
B. The Company does not have any jointly held subsidiary; step down subsidiaries and Joint Venture.
C. Associate Companies:
The Company does not have associates companies in which it holds more than 50% shareholding.
8. DEPOSITS
Company has not accepted any deposit from the public within the meaning of chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review.
9. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate various risks to key business objectives. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis. These are discussed at the meetings of the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company. The Company''s internal control systems are commensurate with the nature of its business and the size and complexity of its operations. These are routinely tested and certified by Statutory as well as Internal Auditors. Significant audit observations and follow up actions thereon are reported to the Audit Committee.
The Company manages monitors and reports on the principal risks and uncertainties that can impact its ability to achieve its strategic objectives. The Company''s management systems, organizational structures, processes, standards, code of conduct and behaviors together form the Polson Management System (PMS) that governs how the Company conducts the business of the Company and manages associated risks.
10. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
According to Section 134 (5) (e) of the Companies Act, 2013, the term Internal Financial Control (IFC) means the policies and procedures adopted by a company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the company''s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The Company has a well-placed, proper and adequate internal financial control system which ensures that all assets are safeguarded and protected and that the transactions are authorized, recorded and reported correctly. The Company''s internal financial control system also comprises due compliances with Company''s policies, standard operating procedures and audit and compliance by an in house internal audit division, supplemented by internal audit checks from Mr. Madhavan Menon the Internal Auditor.
The Internal Auditor independently evaluated the adequacy of internal controls and concurrently audit the majority of the transactions in value terms. Independence of the audit and compliance is ensured by direct reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board. A MD and CFO Certificate, forming part of the Corporate Governance Report, further confirms the existence and effectiveness of internal controls and reiterates their responsibility to report deficiencies to the Audit & Committee and rectify the same. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operation were observed.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation was observed.
11. DIRECTORS:
A) Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
-I- During the financial year under review, Mr. Nakul Patel (DIN 00332824) stepped down from the Directorship due to pre-occupancy with effect from May 25, 2015.
-I- Mrs. Sushila Kapadia (DIN 02105539) retires by rotation and being eligible offers herself for reappointment.
-1- During financial year Mr. Haren Sampat was appointed as an Independent Director w.e.f August 14, 2015.
-1- During the financial year Mr. Noel Jacob resigned from the post of Company Secretary of the Company w.e.f January 15, 2016.
-I- During the financial year Ms. Amita Karia was appointed as a Company Secretary w.e.f. March 23, 2016. -I- Post financial year Ms. Amita Karia resigned from the post of Company Secretary w.e.f June 30, 2016.
-I- Post financial year Mr. Milin Ramani appointed as a Company Secretary w.e.f July 01, 2016.
-I- Post financial year Mr. Haren Sampat (DIN 02556422) stepped down from the Directorship due to preoccupancy with effect from July 8, 2016.
-I- Post financial year Mr. Abhay Bhalerao was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. July 15, 2016.
B) Declaration by an Independent Director(s) and re- appointment, if any
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed both under the Act and SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015.
C) Annual Evaluation of the Board
The evaluation framework for assessing the performance of Directors comprises of the following key areas:
i. Attendance of Board Meetings and Board Committee Meetings
ii. Quality of contribution to Board deliberations
iii. Strategic perspectives or inputs regarding future growth of Company and its performance
iv. Providing perspectives and feedback going beyond information provided by the management
v. Commitment to shareholder and other stakeholder interests
The evaluation involves Self-Evaluation by the Board Member and subsequently assessment by the Board of Directors. A member of the Board will not participate in the discussion of his / her evaluation.
D) NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on Company / business policy and strategy apart from other Board business. The Board / Committee Meetings are prescheduled and a tentative annual calendar of the Board and Committee Meetings is circulated to the Directors in advance to facilitate them to plan their schedule and to ensure meaningful participation in the meetings. However, in case of a special and urgent business need, the Board''s approval is taken by passing resolutions through circulation, as permitted by law, which are confirmed in the subsequent Board meeting.
During the year under review, the meeting of the Board of Directors was conducted 11 times on 30.05.2015,
14.08.2015, 31.08.2015, 24.09.2015, 30.09.2015, 14.11.2015, 30.11.2015, 15.12.2015, 31.12.2015, 13.02.2016 and 23.03.2016
12. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
During the year, in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, the Board re-constituted some of its Committees. There are currently four Committees of the Board, as follows:
- Audit Committee
- Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
- Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee
Details of all the Committees along with their charters, composition and meetings held during the year, are provided in the "Report on Corporate Governance", a part of this Annual Report.
13. DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
The Company has adopted vigil mechanism policy under the provision of Sec 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. The vigil mechanism provides adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and directors who avail of the vigil mechanism and provides direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
14. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
As required by Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, the Management discussion and Analysis Report is enclosed as a part of this report (Annexure - I).
15. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CERTIFICATE
The Compliance certificate from the auditors regarding compliance of conditions of corporate governance as stipulated in Regulation 27 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 has been annexed with the report.
Our corporate governance philosophy
Corporate governance is about maximizing shareholder value legally, ethically and sustainably. At Polson, the goal of corporate governance is to ensure fairness for every stakeholder. We believe sound corporate governance is critical to enhance and retain investor trust. Our Board exercises its fiduciary responsibilities in the widest sense of the term. Our disclosure seeks to attain the best practices in international corporate governance. We also endeavor to enhance long-term shareholder value and respect minority rights in all our business decisions.
Our Corporate governance report for fiscal 2016 forms part of this Annual Report.
Board diversity
The Company recognizes 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 industry experience, cultural and geographical background, age, ethnicity, race and gender which will help us retain our competitive advantage. The Board has adopted the Board Diversity Policy which sets out the approach to diversity of the Board of Directors. The Board Diversity Policy is available on our website (https://www.polsonltd.com/investor.htm)
Declaration by independent directors
The Company has received necessary declaration from each independent director under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, that he/she meets the criteria of independence laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Familiarization program for independent directors
All new independent directors inducted into the Board attend an orientation program. The details of training and familiarization program are provided in the Corporate governance report and is also available on our website (https://www.polsonltd.com/investor.htm). Further at the time of the appointment of an independent director, the Company issues a formal letter of appointment outlining his/her role, function, duties and responsibilities.
Polson''s Code of conduct for the prevention of insider trading
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with the requirements of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The Insider Trading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed, and disclosures to be made while dealing with shares of the Company, as well as the consequences of violation. The policy has been formulated to regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals by employees and to maintain the highest ethical standards of dealing in Company securities.
Uniform Listing Agreement as per SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on September 2, 2015, issued SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 with the aim to consolidate and streamline the provisions of the Listing Agreement for different segments of capital markets to ensure better enforceability. The said regulations were effective December 1, 2015. Accordingly, all listed entities were required to enter into the Listing Agreement within six months from the effective date. The Company entered into Listing Agreement with BSE Limited during December 2015.
Policies
We seek to promote and follow the highest level of ethical standards in all our business transactions guided by our value system. The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 mandated the formulation of certain policies for all listed companies. All our corporate governance policies are available on our website (https://www.polsonltd.com/investor.htm). The policies are reviewed periodically by the Board and updated based on need and new compliance requirement.
16. MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION:
Details of the ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median employee''s remuneration and other details as required pursuant to Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are detailed in Annexure A to this report.
17. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO:
The information as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act,2013 with respect to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo are detailed in Annexure B to this report
18. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:
A. During the year, the Company has not given loan.
B. During the year Company has not extended any guarantee to other body corporate.
C. The Company has not made any investment during the year.
The amount of loan already given is within the limits prescribed u/s 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
19. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
The particulars of every contract or arrangements entered into by the Company with related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arms length transactions under third proviso thereto has been disclosed in Form No. AOC -2 as detailed in Annexure C to this report
20. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee in accordance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. The CSR Policy of the Company and the details about the development of CSR Policy and initiatives taken by the Company on Corporate Social Responsibility during the year as per Rule 9 of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 have been appended as Annexure D to this Report.
21. STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. A. S. Madon & Co., Statutory Auditors, retires at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. As per the provisions of section 139(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, the term of the statutory auditor has been completed and there is need to appoint new statutory auditor in place of existing statutory auditor.
The Audit Committee of the Board has recommended the name of M/s. G. N. N. & Associates. M/s. G. N. N. & Associates have, under Rule-4 of the Companies (Audit & Auditors) Rules, 2014, furnished the certificate of their eligibility for appointment. Requisite resolution is being placed for the shareholder''s approval.
22. AUDITORS'' OBSERVATION & REPORT
Auditor''s observations are suitably explained in notes to the Accounts and are self-explanatory.
23. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
A Secretarial Audit Report given by M/s. Mihen Halani& Associates., a company secretary in practice has been annexed as Annexure ''E'' to this report.
24. COMMENTS ON QUALIFICATIONS IN SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT Comments in Secretarial Audit Report Directors Comment
Non-Compliance under Clause 40A of Listing The Company has come with the rights issue by Agreement offering 14951 Equity Shares to public shareholders but the same was under subscribed.
The Company is in the process of compliance with the Minimum Public Shareholding.
Non Compliance under Section 203 of Companies Act, The Company has appointed Chief Financial Officer on 2013__13.02.2016._
Non Receipt of Documentary proof for expenditure The Company has made expenditure as required under under section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 Section 135 of the Companies Act surrounding the chemical plant of the Company situated in Kolhapur where plant of the Company situated.
Register of Charges with the details of current charges The Company is in the process of complying and closure of register of charges with Registrar Office of Companies.
25. EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN
The extract of the annual return has been annexed as Annexure ''F'' to this report.
26. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Board of Directors wish to acknowledge the continued support and co-operation extended by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Reserve Bank of India, Stock Exchanges, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, other government authorities, Bankers, material suppliers, customers and other stakeholders for their support and guidance.
Your Directors would also like to take this opportunity to express their appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the employees of the Company at all the levels.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sushila Kapadia Chairperson
DIN:02105539
Place: Mumbai
Date: 31.08.2016
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 74th Annual Report on
the business and operations of the Company and the accounts for the
Financial Year ended March 31, 2015.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS:
(Amount in lakhs)
Particulars (Standalone) Standalone
2014-15 2013-14
Total Income 11087 10124
Total Expenditure (10129) (9457)
Profit before Tax 958 667
Provision for Tax (280.6) (212.68)
Less/Add Deferred Tax Liability (22.33) 0.31
Profit after Tax 655.07 454.63
Add: Balance of Profit brought forward 3270.14 2903.63
Profit available for appropriation : 3925.21 3358.26
Less: Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares - -
Tax on proposed Dividend - -
Transfer to Reserves (98.21) (64.67)
Less: Short Provision for previous year - (23.00)
adjusted
Surplus carried to the Balance Sheet 3827 3270.59
Earning per Equity Share (Face
Value: Rs. 10/-)
Basic 545.64 359.33
Diluted 545.64 359.33
Note: The Board's Report shall be prepared based on the stand alone
financial statements of the company.
2. DIVIDEND:
The Company would like to reserve its profits for its growth; and hence
your Directors do not recommend dividend for the Financial Year.
3. RESERVES:
The appropriations for the year are:
Particulars Standalone(in lacs)
Net Profit for the year Rs. 654.77/-
Balance of Reserve at the beginning of the Rs.3270.14/-
year
Transfer to General Reserve Rs.98.21/-
Balance of Reserve at the end of the year Rs. 3826.70/-
4. INFORMATION ON THE STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIR
The Company achieved a turnover of Rs. 1,07,68,39,241/- during the
current year, as against Rs. 1,00,58,51,966/- during the previous year.
The profit during the year has been Rs. 6,54,77,189/- as against Rs.
4,31,19,547/- during the previous year 2013-14.
The Company is engaged only in one segment which is of manufacturing
synthetic organic tanning substance.
The highlights of the Company's performance are as under:
* Revenue from operations increased by 7.1% to Rs.10390.54/- lacs
* Exports increased by 13.60% to Rs. 7314.71/- lacs
* PBDIT increased by 16.68% to Rs.1930.49/-
* Profit before tax increased by 43.68% to Rs. 957.76/- lacs
* Cash Profit increased by 27.14% to Rs. 1173.31/-
* Gross Margin 26.91% for the year ended March 31, 2015.
5. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS BETWEEN END OF FINANCIAL YEAR AND
DATE OF REPORT:
There have been no 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.
6. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
As per the clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the
Companies Act, 2013, the Directors' state that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departures;
b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss
of the company for that period;
c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis; and
e) the directors, had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are
adequate and were operating effectively.
f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were
adequate and operating effectively.
7. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
During the year under review, the Company has following subsidiaries:
A. Direct Subsidiary
The Company has one wholly owned subsidiary during the financial year;
* Dudhwala Builders Private Limited
B. The Company does not have any jointly held subsidiary; step down
subsidiaries and Joint Venture.
C. Associate Companies:
The Company does not have associates companies in which it holds more
than 50% shareholding.
F. Companies which have ceased to be subsidiary
Dudhwala Builders Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company in the financial year 2011-2012. The Board of Directors of the
Company in their meeting held on September 17, 2014 have approved the
proposal of disinvestment of its entire stake in Dudhwala Builders
Private Limited and, accordingly, ceased to be the subsidiary of the
Company w.e.f.15.06.2015.
The results of the Company's subsidiary are given in their Annual
Reports and Accounts appended to this Report.
8. PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE SUBSIDIARY
Part "A": Subsidiaries
(Information in respect of each subsidiary to be presented with amounts
in Rs.)
Sl. Particulars Details
No.
Name of the subsidiary Dudhwala Builders Private
Limited
Reporting period for the
subsidiary concerned, if
different from the holding 01.04.2014-31.03.2015
company's reporting period
Reporting currency and Exchange
rate as on the last date of the N.A.
relevant Financial year in the
case of foreign subsidiaries
Share capital 1,01,000
Reserves & surplus Rs. (46,56,108)
Total assets Rs.32,54,06,335
Total Liabilities Rs.32,54,06,335
Investments -
Turnover -
Profit before taxation Rs.(38,58,916)
Provision for taxation -
Profit after taxation Rs.(38,58,916)
Proposed Dividend Nil
% of shareholding 100%
9. DEPOSITS
Company has not accepted any deposit from the public within the meaning
of chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review.
The details relating to deposits, covered under Chapter V of the
Act,-N.A.
a. accepted during the year-N.A.
b. remained unpaid or unclaimed as at the end of the year-N.A.
c. whether there has been any default in repayment of deposits or
payment of interest thereon during the year and if so, number of such
cases and the total amount involved-
* at the beginning of the year-N.A.
* maximum during the year-N.A.
* at the end of the year-N.A.
10. SHARE CAPITAL
a. Issue of equity shares with differential rights:
During the year under review, The Company has issued not issued equity
shares with differential rights.
b. Issue of sweat equity shares:
During the year under review, the Company has not issued sweat equity
shares.
c. Issue of employee stock options :
During the year ended March 31, 2015, the Company has not issued
employee stock options.
d. Provision of money by company for purchase of its own shares by
employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees: During the year
Company has not made any provision for purchase of its own shares by
its employees or by trustees.
11. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor and
mitigate various risks to key business objectives. Major risks
identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed
through mitigating actions on a continuing basis. These are discussed
at the meetings of the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of
the Company. The Company's internal control systems are commensurate
with the nature of its business and the size and complexity of its
operations. These are routinely tested and certified by Statutory as
well as Internal Auditors. Significant audit observations and follow up
actions thereon are reported to the Audit Committee.
The Company manages monitors and reports on the principal risks and
uncertainties that can impact its ability to achieve its strategic
objectives. The Company's management systems, organizational
structures, processes, standards, code of conduct and behaviors
together form the Polson Management System (PMS) that governs how the
Company conducts the business of the Company and manages associated
risks.
12. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH
REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with
reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were
tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation
was observed.
13. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
As required by Clause 49 of the Listing Agreements with Stock
Exchanges, the Management discussion and Analysis Report is enclosed as
a part of this report (Annexure - I).
14. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CERTIFICATE
The Compliance certificate from the auditors regarding compliance of
conditions of corporate governance as stipulated in Clause 49 of the
Listing agreement has been annexed with the report.
15. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on Company /
business policy and strategy apart from other Board business. The Board
/ Committee Meetings are prescheduled and a tentative annual calendar
of the Board and Committee Meetings is circulated to the Directors in
advance to facilitate them to plan their schedule and to ensure
meaningful participation in the meetings. However, in case of a special
and urgent business need, the Board's approval is taken by passing
resolutions through circulation, as permitted by law, which are
confirmed in the subsequent Board meeting.
During the year under review, the meeting of the Board of Directors was
conducted 10 times on 24/5/14; 14/8/14; 06/09/14; 17/09/14; 14/11/14;
25/11/14; 20/01/15; 06/02/15; 14/02/15 and 26/03/15.
16. DIRECTORS:
A) Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
* Post financial year under review, Mr. Nakul Patel (DIN 00332824)
resigned from the post of Directorship due to pre-occupancy.
* Mr. Amol Kapadia (DIN 01462032) retires by rotation and being
eligible offers himself for re-appointment.
* Post financial year Mr. Haren Sampat was appointed as an Independent
Director w.e.f August 14, 2015.
B) Declaration by an Independent Director(s) and re- appointment, if
any
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent
Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of
independence as prescribed both under the Act and Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges.
C) Annual Evaluation of the Board
The evaluation framework for assessing the performance of Directors
comprises of the following key areas:
i. Attendance of Board Meetings and Board Committee Meetings
ii. Quality of contribution to Board deliberations
iii. Strategic perspectives or inputs regarding future growth of
Company and its performance
iv. Providing perspectives and feedback going beyond information
provided by the management
v. Commitment to shareholder and other stakeholder interests
The evaluation involves Self-Evaluation by the Board Member and
subsequently assessment by the Board of Directors. A member of the
Board will not participate in the discussion of his / her evaluation.
17. MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION:
A) Details of the ratio of the remuneration of each director to the
median employee's remuneration and other details as required pursuant
to Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
(i) the ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median
remuneration of the employees of the company for the financial year-
21:73
(ii) the percentage increase in remuneration of each director, Chief
Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Company Secretary or
Manager, if any, in the financial year;-Nil
(iii) the percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees
in the financial year-20%
(iv) the number of permanent employees on the rolls of company;-48
employees
(v) the explanation on the relationship between average increase in
remuneration and company performance;- N.A.
(vi) comparison of the remuneration of the Key Managerial Personnel
against the performance of the company;- The remuneration of Key
Managerial Personnel is not increased as increase in Turnover is not
substantial.
(vii) The price earnings ratio of the Company as at March 31, 2015 is
545.64, as against 359.33 as at March 31, 2014.
(viii) average percentile increase already made in the salaries of
employees other than the managerial personnel in the last financial
year differs from employee to employee.
(ix) comparison of the each remuneration of the Key Managerial
Personnel against the performance of the company-N.A.
(x) the key parameters for any variable component of remuneration
availed by the directors The key parameters for the variable component
of remuneration availed by the directors are considered by the Board of
Directors based on the recommendations the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee as per the Remuneration Policy for directors, Key Managerial
Personnel.
(xi) the ratio of the remuneration of the highest paid director to that
of the employees who are not directors but receive remuneration in
excess of the highest paid director during the year-N.A.
(xii) affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration
policy of the company-It is affirmed that the remuneration paid is as
per the Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and
Senior Management adopted by the Company.
C) Details of the every employee of the Company as required pursuant to
5(2)& 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014:
The following employees were in receipt of remuneration more than
Rupees Sixty lakh per annum of Rs. 5 Lacs p.m.: There are no employees
who draw remuneration more than Rupees Sixty Lakh per annum of Rs. 5
lacs per month.
C) Any director who is in receipt of any commission from the company
and who is a Managing Director or Whole time Director of the Company
shall receive any remuneration or commission from any Holding Company
or Subsidiary Company of such Company subject to its disclosure by the
Company in the Board's Report. (u/s 197)- The Company has not paid any
commission to its director and managing director.
D) The following disclosures shall be mentioned in the Board of
Director's report under the heading "Corporate Governance", if any,
attached to the financial statement
(i) all elements of remuneration package such as salary, benefits,
bonuses, stock options, pension, etc., of all the directors;
(ii) details of fixed component and performance linked incentives along
with the performance criteria;
(iii) service contracts, notice period, severance fees;
(iv) stock option details, if any, and whether the same has been issued
at a discount as well as the period over which accrued and over which
exercisable.
18. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:
A. During the year, the Company has not given loan.
Name of the entity Relation Amount Particulars of
loans guarantees
and investments
Dudhwala Builders Wholly Owned 28,04,75,397/- Loans to its
Private Limited Subsidiary wholly owned
subsidiary
Name of the entity Purpose for which
the loan,guarantee
and investment are
proposed to be
utilized
Dudhwala Builders For day to day operations
Private Limited
B. During the year, the Company has extended following Guarantees:
During the year Company has not extended any guarantee to other body
corporate.
C. The Company has not any made investment during the year.
The amount of loan given is within the limits prescribed u/s 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013.
20. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
The particulars of every contract or arrangements entered into by the
Company with related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of section
188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arms length
transactions under third proviso thereto has been disclosed in Form No.
AOC -2. (Format enclosed)
21. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS & OUTGO:
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign
exchange earnings and outgo are as follows: A) Conservation of energy:
Operations of the Company are not Energy Intensive. However, the
Company has endeavoured to optimize the use of energy resources and
taken adequate steps to avoid wastage and use latest technology and
equipments, wherever feasible, to reduce energy consumption.
(i) The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy: - Energy
conservation dictates how efficiently a company can conduct its
operations. Polson has recognized the importance of energy conservation
in decreasing the deleterious effects of global warming and climate
change. The Company has undertaken various energy efficient practices
that have reduced the growth environmental pollution and strengthened
the Company's commitment towards becoming an environment friendly
organization.
The Company continued using Natural Raw Materials like Hirda, Tamaring
Testa etc in the manufacturing process. The residue of these raw
materials is further used as FUEL for Boiler, thus reducing the
consumption of Furnace Oil.
A dedicated "Energy Cell" is focusing on energy management and closely
monitor energy consumption pattern across all manufacturing plants.
(ii) The steps taken by the company for utilising alternate sources of
energy:- The Company does not have alternate sources of energy.
(iii) The capital investment on energy conservation equipment's:-Nil
(B) Technology absorption:
i. the efforts made towards technology absorption;
ii. the benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction,
product development or import substitution;
iii. in case of imported technology (imported during the last three
years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year)-
a. the details of technology imported;
b. the year of import;
c. whether the technology been fully absorbed;
d. if not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place,
and the reasons thereof;
iv. The expenditure incurred on Research and Development.
(C) Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo:
Foreign exchange earnings and outgo (including dividend) during the
year under review were Rs. 7032.62/- (previous year: Rs. 6588.24/-) and
Rs. 338.70/- (previous year Rs. 331.80/-) respectively.
23. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Committee in accordance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The CSR Committee was constituted by the Board of Directors of the
Company at its meeting held on February 14, 2015. The CSR Policy of the
Company and the details about the development of CSR Policy and
initiatives taken by the Company on Corporate Social Responsibility
during the year as per Rule 9 of Companies (Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 have been appended as Annexure A to
this Report.
24. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
During the year, in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, the Board
re-constituted some of its Committees and also formed a Corporate
Social Responsibility Committee.
There are currently four Committees of the Board, as follows:
* Audit Committee
* Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
* Nomination and Remuneration Committee
* Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
Details of all the Committees along with their charters, composition
and meetings held during the year, are provided in the "Report on
Corporate Governance", a part of this Annual Report.
25. DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORS AND
EMPLOYEES
The Company has adopted vigil mechanism policy under the provision of
Sec 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. The vigil mechanism provides
adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and directors
who avail of the vigil mechanism and provides direct access to the
Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
26. STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. A. S. Madon & Co., Statutory Auditors, retire at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and are eligible for reappointment. The Audit
Committee of the Board has recommended their reappointment. M/s. A. S.
Madon & Co. have, under Rule-4 of the Companies (Audit & Auditors)
Rules, 2014, furnished the certificate of their eligibility for
reappointment. Requisite resolution is being placed for the
shareholder's approval.
27. AUDITORS' OBSERVATION & REPORT:
Auditor's observations are suitably explained in notes to the Accounts
and are self-explanatory.
28. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
A Secretarial Audit Report given by M/s. SPS & Co., a company secretary
in practice has been annexed with the report.
29. EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN
The extract of the annual return has been annexed with the report.
30. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Board of Directors wish to acknowledge the continued support and
co-operation extended by the Securities and Exchange Board of India,
Reserve Bank of India, Stock Exchanges, Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
Forward Markets Commission, other government authorities, Bankers,
material suppliers, customers and other stakeholders for their support
and guidance.
Your Directors would also like to take this opportunity to express
their appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the employees of the
Company at all the levels.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Chairperson
Place: Mumbai
Date: 31.08.2015
Mar 31, 2014
The Members Polson Limited
The Directors take pleasure in presenting the 73rd Annual Report,
together with the Audited Statement of the company''s accounts for the
year ended 31st March 2014.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
A summary of the financial results for the year 2013-14 are given
below:
Rs in Lacs
FINANCIAL RESULTS 2013-14 2012-13
Gross Income ( Including Non operating income) 10124 9149.42
Less-Total Expenses excluding depreciation 9201 8090.33
Profit /(Loss) Before Depreciation 923 1059.09
Less- Depreciation 256 258.03
Profit /(Loss) before Taxation 667 801.05
Less- Provision for Tax 213 216.45
Less-/Add Deferred Tax Liability 0.32 12.64
Profit/Loss after Taxation 454.32 571.96
Add- Profit /(Loss) Brought Forward 2903.63 2417.46
Less- Transferred to General Reserve 64.69 85.79
Less- Short Provision
for previous year adjusted 23 NIL
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 3270.22 2903.63
OPERATIONS
During the year the Company achieved a sales turnover of Rs. 10,124/-
lacs against Rs. 9149.42/- lacs for the previous year registering a
growth of 9.63% and net profit after taxation for the year is Rs.
454.32/- lacs as compared to Rs. 571.96/- lacs for the previous year.
There was increase in the turnover but relative decrease in the net
profit after tax due to increase in operating expenses.
TRANSFER TO RESERVE
During the year under review the Company transferred Rs. 64.69/- Lacs
to the General Reserve.
DIVIDEND
Your Directors wish to retain the earnings for the development of the
business and therefore do not recommend any dividend for the year under
review.
OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
The current year''s operations are covered in the Management Discussion
and Analysis Report. This Management Discussion & Analysis Report, as
stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchange is presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual
Report.
MINIMUM PUBLIC SHAREHOLDING
The Minimum Public Shareholding of the company is not in line with the
guidelines issued by SEBI and Stock exchanges. The company is actively
pursuing the same and is hopeful of bringing the promoters shareholding
to 75% and the Public shareholding to 25% by the end of the next
financial year.
DIRECTORS
As per the provisions of the Companies Act and the Articles of
association of the company Mrs. Sushila J. Kapadia Director of your
company retires by rotation and being eligible offer herself for
reappointment.
During the year Shri. Jagdish Kapadia, Chairman and Promoter Director
of the Company have passed away on February 13, 2014. Shri. Jagdish
Kapadia had played a very effective role in the management of the
Company on a day to day basis. The Board noted with the deep regret the
sudden and sad demise of Shri Jagdish J. Kapadia and placed on records
its gratitude and indebtedness towards the gigantic contribution made
by him. The Board also recorded its appreciation towards the guidance
offered by Shri Jagdish J. Kapadia during his life time as a member of
the Board and as a Chairman of the Company.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, it is
hereby stated that:
1. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
2. 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 true and fair view of the state of affairs of
your Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss
of the Company for that period;
3. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of your Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; a
4. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Only your Managing Director is falling under the category of employees
of the Company drawing remuneration as stated in Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies ( Particulars of employees)
Rules, 1975. As per provisions of section 219 (1) (b) (iv) of the
Companies Act, 1956, the Director''s Report and Accounts are being sent
to all shareholders of the Company excluding the Statement of
particulars of employees. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a
copy of the Statement may write to the Company.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
Dudhwala Builders Pvt. Ltd. is the subsidiary of your company. The
consolidated Balance Sheet is given along with the Annual Report. The
company has not attached the individual accounts of Dudhwala Builders
Pvt. Ltd. as exempted under General Circular No. : 2 /2011 dated 8th
February 2011 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. However the
same are available for inspection at the registered office for members
when desired.
AUDITORS:
M/s. A. S. Madon & Company, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai hold office
until the conclusion of forthcoming Annual General Meeting and have
confirmed their eligibility and willingness to accept the office of the
Auditors, if reappointed.
AUDITORS OBSERVATION:
Observations in the auditor''s report are self-explanatory and do not
need further comments from directors in this report
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the
support and co-operation, which the Company continues to receive from
its Customers, Suppliers, Bankers and Employees of the Company. The
Directors are also thankful to the shareholders for their unstinted
support of the Company.
CIN: L15203PN1938PLC002879
Regd. Office: BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ambaghat, Vishalgad,
Taluka  Shahuwadi , Sd/-
Dis. Kolhapur SUSHILA KAPADIA
Kolhapur  415101 CHAIRMAN
Place: Mumbai
Date: 24th May 2014
Mar 31, 2013
To, The Members Polson Limited
The Directors take pleasure in presenting the 72nd Annual Report,
together with the Audited Statement of the company''s accounts for the
year ended 31st March 2013.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
A summary of the financial results for the year 2012-13 are given
below:
(Ks. n Lacs)
FINANCIAL RESULTS 2012-13 2011-12
Gross Income (Including Non
operating income) 9149.42 8141.84
Less Total Expenses excluding depreciation 8090.33 7282.09
Profit/(Loss) Before Depreciation 1059.09 859.75
Less Depreciation 258.03 206.09
Profit /(Loss) before Taxation 801.05 653.66
Less Provision for Tax 216.45 202.43
Less Deferred Tax Liability 12.64 9.43
Profit/Loss after Taxation 571.96 441.80
Add Profit /(Loss) Brought Forward 2417.46 2041.89
Less Transferred to General Reserve 85.79 66.27
Less Deferred Tax Asset of previous
year adjusted NIL NIL
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 2903.63 2417.42
OPERATIONS
During the year the Company achieved a sales turnover of Rs 9149.42
Lacs against Rs 8141.84 for the previous year registering a growth of
12% and net profit after taxation for the year is Rs 571.96 Lacs as
compared to Rs441.80 Lacs for the previous year.
TRANSFER TO RESERVE
During the year under review the Company transferred Rs 85.79 Lacs
(Previous Year Rs. 66.27 Lacs) to the General Reserve.
DIVIDEND
Your Directors wish to retain the earnings for the development of the
business and therefore do not recommend any dividend for the year under
review.
MINIMUM PUBLIC SHAREHOLDING
The Minimum Public Shareholding of the company is not in line with the
guidelines issued by SEBI and Stock Exchanges. The company is actively
pursuing the same and is hopeful of bringing the promoters shareholding
to 75% and the Public shareholding to 25% by the end of the next
financial year.
DIRECTORS
With a view to broad base the Board your company has appointed three
independent Directors in their Board Meeting held on 21" June 2013 as
Additional Directors. The names are Mr Pradip N.Pai, Mr. SudhirH.
Nevatiaand MrNakul B. Patel. Their term comes to an end at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and being eligible they offer themselves for
reappointment and the Board recommends their reappointment. The company
has received the required notices along with the security deposits from
the members proposing their candidature as Directors of the Company.
The details of the Directors as required to be given are part of the
notice issued.
As per the provisions of the Companies Act and the Articles of
Association of the company Mr. Amol J. Kapadia Director of your company
retires by rotation and being eligible offers himself for
reappointment.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, it is
hereby stated that:
1. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
2. 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 true and fair vie w of the state of affairs
of your Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or
loss of the Company for that period;
3. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of your Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
4. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
Only your Managing Director is falling under the category of employees
of the Company drawing remuneration as stated in Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975. As per provisions of section 219 (1) (b) (iv) of the
Companies Act, 1956, the Director''s Report and Accounts are being sent
to all shareholders of the Company excluding the Statement of
particulars of employees. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a
copy of the Statement may write to the Company.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
Dudhwala Builders Pvt Ltd. is the subsidiary of your company. The
consolidated Balance Sheet is given along with the Annual Report. The
company has not attached the individual accounts of Dudhwala Builders
Pvt. Ltd. as exempted under General Circular No.: 2/2011 dated 8*
February 2011 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. However the
same are available for inspection at the registered office for members
when desired.
AUDITORS:
M/s. A. S. Madon & Company, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai hold office
until the conclusion of forthcoming Annual General Meeting and have
confirmed their eligibility and willingness to accept the office of the
Auditors, if reappointed.
AUDITORS OBSERVATION:
Observations in the auditor''s report are self-explanatory and do not
need further comments from directors in this report
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the
support and co-operation, which the Company continues to receive from
its Customers, Suppliers, Bankers and Employees of the Company. The
Directors are also thankful to the shareholders for their unstinted
support of the Company.
Regd Office: BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ambaghat, Vishalgad,
Taluka - Shahuwadi, Sd/-
Dis. Kolhapur JAGDISH KAPADIA
Kolhapur-415101 CHAIRMAN
Place: Mumbai
Date: 21st June 2013
Mar 31, 2011
To The Members of Poison Limited
The directors take pleasure in presenting the 70th Annual Report
together with the Audited Accounts of your Company for the year ended
31st March 2011.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Rs In Lacs
FINANCIAL RESULTS: 2010-11 2009-10
Gross Income 7672.48 6082.57
Less Total Expenses 6569.72 5250.76
Profit/doss) Before Depreciation 1102.76 83181
Less: Depreciation 144.57 100.27
Profit loss) Before Taxation 958.19 73.54
Less: Provision for Tax 265.75 245.51
Add : Deferred Tax Asset 3.86 0.74
Profit (Loss) After Taxation - 688.58
486.76
Add: Profit loss) Brought Forward 1527.79 1114.04
Less: Transferred to General reserve 103.29 73.02
Balance Carried to Balance sheet 2097.591 1527.78
OPERATIONS
During the year the Company has achieved a turn over of Rs.7672.48 lacs
against Rs.6082.57 lacs for the previous year and net profit after
taxation for the year is Rs.688.58 lacs against Rs.486.76214.22 lacs
for the previous year.
TRANSFER TO RESERVE:
During the year under review, Company has transferred Rs.1,03,28,671/-
to the General Reserve.
DIVIDEND
Your directors wish to retain the earnings for the development in the
business and therefore do not recommend any dividend for the year under
review.
PU8UC DEPOSITS
Company has not accepted any deposit from the public within the meaning
of section 58A of the Companies Act 1956 during the year under review.
DISCLOSURE UNPER SECTION 217 (1) (e) OF THE COMPANIES ACT. 1956:
The Particulars required under Section 217 (l)(*)of the Companies Act,
1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure-of particulars in the report
of the Board of Directors) Rules,1988 in Annexure-l to this Directors
report
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
Only Managing Director is falling in the category of employees of the
Company drawing remuneration as stated in Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies ( Particulars of employees)
Rules, 1975. As per provisions of section 219 (1) (b) (iv) of the
Companies Act, 1956, the Director's Report and Accounts are being sent
to all shareholders of the Company excluding the Statement of
particulars of employees. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a
copy of the Statement may write to the Company.
AUDITORS:
M/s. A. S. Madon & Company, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai hold office
until the conclusion of forthcoming Annual General Meeting and have
confirmed their eligibility and willingness to accept the office of the
Auditors, if reappointed.
AUDITORS OBSERVATION: .
Observations in the auditors report are self-explanatory and do not
need further comments from directors in this report.
DIRECTORS
Mrs..Sushila J Kapadia retires by rotation and being eligible. offer
herself/or reappointment.
During the year 2010-11, the Company has acquired majority Shares and
Debentures of Ms. Dudhwala Builders P ltd which has become Subsidiary
Company of Poison Limited. *
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
As required under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, it is
hereby stated that:
1. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
2. 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 true and fair view of the state of affairs of
your Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss
of the Company for that period;
3. the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of your Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
4. the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the
support and co-operation, which the Company continues to receive from
Its Customers, Supplier and employees of the Company. The Directors are
also thankful to the shareholders for their unstinted support of the
Company.
Regd Office: By order of the Board of Directors
Ambaghat vishalgad Sd/.
Dis. Kolhapur Jagdish Kapadia
Kolhapur- 415101 Chairman
Place: Mumbai
Date : 30th August 2011
Mar 31, 2010
The directors take pleasure in presenting the 69th Annual Report,
together with the Audited Accounts of your Company for the year ended
31st March 2010.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Rs. In Lacs
FINANCIAL RESULTS: 2009-10 2008-2009
Gross Income 6082.57 4334.66
Less: Total Expenses 5250.76 3906.25
Profit/(Loss) Before Depreciation 831.81 428.41
Less: Depreciation 100.27 98.94
Profit/(Loss) Before Taxation 731.54 329.47
Less: Provision for Tax 245.51 120.96
Add : Deferred Tax Asset 0.74 5.72
Profit/(Loss) After Taxation; 486.76 214.22
Add: Profit/(Loss) Brought Forward 1114.04 931.94
Less: Transferred to General reserve 73.02 32.13
Balance Carried to Balance sheet 1527.78 1114.04
OPERATIONS
During the year the Company has achieved a turn over of Rs. 6082.57
lacs against Rs. 4334.66 lacs for the previous year and net profit for
the year is Rs.486.76 lacs against Rs.214.22 lacs for the previous
year.
TRANSFER TO RESERVE:
During the year under review, Company has transferred Rs. 7301516.00 to
the General Reserves.
DIVIDEND
Your directors wishes to retain the earnings for the development in
the business and therefore do not recommend any dividend for the year
under review.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
Company has not accepted any deposit from the public within the meaning
of section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 during the year under review.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 217 (1) (e) OF THE COMPANIES ACT. 1956:
The Particulars required under Section 217 (1) (e) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the
report of the Board of Directors) Rules,1988 in Annexure-I to this
Directors report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
Only Managing Director is falling in the category of employees of the
Company drawing remuneration as stated in Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies ( Particulars of employees)
Rules, 1975. As per provisions of section 219 (1) (b) (iv) of the
Companies Act, 1956, the Directors Report and Accounts are being sent
to all shareholders of the Company excluding the Statement of
particulars of employees. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a
copy of the Statement may write to the Company.
AUDITORS:
M/s. A. S. Madon & Company, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai. hold office
until the conclusion of forthcoming Annual General Meeting and
have.confirmed their eligibility and willingness to accept the office
of the Auditors, if reappointed.
AUDITORS OBSERVATION:
Observations in the auditors report are self-explanatory and do not
need further comments from directors in this report.
DIRECTORS
Mr Amol Kapadia retires by rotation and being eligible, offer himself
for reappointment. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
As required under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, it is
hereby stated that:
1. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
2. 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 true and fair view of the state of affairs of
your Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss
of the Company for that period;
3. the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of your Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
4. the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the
support and co-operation, which the Company continues to receive from
its Customers, Supplier and employees of the Company. The Directors are
also thankful to the shareholders for their unstinted support of the
Company.
Regd Office : By order of the Board of Directors
Ambaghat, Vishalgad,
Taluka - Shahuwadi, Sd/-
Dis. Kolhapur Jagdish Kapadia
Kolhapur - 416001 Chairman
Place: Mumbai
Date : 30th August 2010