Mar 31, 2017
To The Members Raunaq EPC International Limited
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 52nd Annual Report of your Company together with the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements and the Auditors'' Report thereon for the Year ended 31 March, 2017.
FINANCIAL Results
The highlights of Consolidated Financial Results of your Company and its subsidiary are as follows:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Consolidated |
||
Particulars |
Year ended 31 March, 2017 |
Year ended 31 March, 2016 |
Revenue from Operations and Other Income |
8021.37 |
15141.96 |
Profit before Finance Cost and Depreciation |
589.99 |
1167.71 |
Finance Cost |
333.35 |
407.84 |
Depreciation |
143.95 |
139.60 |
Profit Before Tax |
112.69 |
620.27 |
Less: Tax Expense |
75.49 |
241.25 |
Profit after Tax |
37.20 |
379.02 |
The highlights of Financial results of your Company on Standalone basis are as follows:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Standalone |
||
Particulars |
Year ended 31 March, 2017 |
Year ended 31March, 2016 |
Revenue from Operations and other income |
5696.41 |
12911.41 |
Profit before Finance Cost and Depreciation |
622.49 |
1165.91 |
Finance Cost |
265.14 |
340.45 |
Depreciation |
73.33 |
70.76 |
Profit Before Tax |
284.02 |
754.70 |
Less: Tax Expense |
78.00 |
243.88 |
Profit after Tax |
206.02 |
510.82 |
Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss
Opening balance |
2575.78 |
2213.25 |
Add: Profit for the year |
206.02 |
510.82 |
Less: |
|
|
Proposed Dividend-Equity |
- |
40.12 |
Tax on distributed profits |
- |
8.17 |
Transferred to General Reserve |
- |
100.00 |
Closing Balance |
2781.80 |
2575.78 |
Dividend
In view of inadequate profits for the year, your Directors have decided not to recommend any dividend on equity shares of the company for the year ended 31 March, 2017.
Business Operations
During the year under review, the sales and other income of the Company on Standalone basis was Rs. 5,696.41 Lacs against Rs. 12,911.41 Lacs in the previous year. The profit after tax (PAT) is Rs. 206.02 Lacs against Rs. 510.82 Lacs in the last year.
The sales and other income of the Company on Consolidated basis in the year 2016-17 was Rs. 8,021.37 Lacs against Rs. 15,141.96 Lacs in the previous year and the profit after tax (PAT) is Rs. 37.20 Lacs against Rs. 379.02 Lacs in the last year.
The decline in revenues and profits was primarily on account of low order booking during the year driven by adverse market conditions prevailing in the power sector in the past three years.
Future Outlook
The Company intends to strategically grow its business vertically as well as horizontally. The vertical expansion strategy shall focus on strengthening scope of the piping system through partnering with international players having technologies that are non-existent in India. This shall enhance its eligibility criteria for projects with larger scope while at the same provide access to newer technologies for creating a niche. The horizontal expansion strategy shall focus on exploring opportunities in the huge water distribution market of the country, given the declining scope of thermal power projects.
The Company also intends to enter the international arena by aggressively bidding for international projects. The geographical expansion shall allow it to reduce risk exposure of being restricted to a single country.
Quality and timely execution of projects shall remain our prime focus areas to enhance our brand image. The Company intends to select clients and projects cautiously to reduce exposure to laggard projects that can be a drag on its balance sheet.
Consolidated Financial Statements
As required under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("the Regulations"), Consolidated Financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard-21 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and have been provided in the Annual Report. These Consolidated Financial Statements provide financial information of your Company and its subsidiary as a single economic entity.
Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) IFRS Converged Standards
Pursuant to the notification of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on 16 February, 2015, the Company has adopted Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS) with effect from 01 April, 2017.
For implementation of IND AS, the Company has established a dedicated team and allocated considerable resources. The impact of the transition of IND AS has been assessed and the Company is ready to adopt new accounting standards IND AS.
Management Discussion and analysis
A detailed analysis of the Company''s operations in terms of performance in markets, business outlook, risk and concerns forms part of the Management Discussion and Analysis, a separate section of this report.
Directorsâ Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors confirm 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 as at 31 March, 2017 and of the profit and loss of the Company for the period ended on that date;
(c) the directors had 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;
(d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(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; and
(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.
Related Party Contracts and Arrangements
The contracts or arrangements of the Company with related parties during the period under review referred to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 were in ordinary course of business and on arm''s length basis. During the year, the Company had not entered into any contract/arrangement/transaction with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the related party transaction policy of the Company. The said policy as approved by the Board in terms of provisions of Regulation 23 of the Regulations is available on the website of the Company i.e. www.raunaqinternational.com under the link http:// www.raunaqinternational.com/pdf/related party transactions policy.pdf
The prescribed form AOC-2 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as Annexure-"A" to this report.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investment
Details of Loans or guarantee given or security provided in terms of provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 has been adequately disclosed in the financial statements.
Directors
During the financial year 2016-17, the members of the Company, at their Annual General Meeting held on 03 August, 2016 approved:
- re-appointment of Mr. Sachit Kanwar as Joint Managing Director of the Company in terms of provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 as applicable for a further period of 5 (Five) years w.e.f 01 June, 2016 on the terms and conditions including remuneration payable to him for a period of 3 (Three) years w.e.f. 01 June, 2016;
- appointment of Mr. P.K. Mittal as Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company in terms of provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 for a period of 5 (Five) Years upto the conclusion of the 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company in the Calendar year 2021;
- re-appointment of Mr. N.V Srinivasan as Non-Executive Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation in terms of the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The tenure of Mr. Surinder P. Kanwar as Managing Director of the Company is expiring on 30 September, 2017. Further to his willingness to be re-appointed, the Board of Directors has proposed the re-appointment of Mr. Surinder P. Kanwar as Managing Director and designate him as Chairman cum Managing Director of the Company for a further period of
5 (Five) years w.e.f. 01 October, 2017 on a token remuneration of Rupee One per month, in their meeting held on 26 May, 2017.
Mr. N.V Srinivasan, Non-Executive Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation in terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 has offered himself to be re-appointed as Non-Executive Director in terms of provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Therefore, in terms of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, it has been proposed to appoint Mr. N.V. Srinivasan as Non-Executive Director of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company, liable to retire by rotation upto the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company.
The brief resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed/ re-appointed is given in the notice calling the Annual General Meeting.
Number of Meetings of the Board
During the financial year 2016-17, 4 (Four) Board Meetings were held on the following dates:
- 27 May, 2016;
- 03 August, 2016;
- 26 October, 2016; and
- 01 February, 2017
The gap between any two meetings was not more than one hundred twenty days as mandated under the provisions of Section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(2) of the Regulations.
Independent Directors
In terms of provisions of Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, all the Independent Directors of the Company have furnished a declaration to the Compliance Officer of the Company at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 26 May, 2017 stating that they fulfill the criteria of Independent Director as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and are not being disqualified to act as an Independent Director.
In terms of the Regulation 25(7) of the Regulations, the Company has adopted a familiarization programme for the Independent Directors to familiarize them with working of the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities and other relevant details. The details of familiarization programme during the Financial Year 2016-17 are available on the official website of the Company i.e. www.raunaqinternational.com under the link i.e. http://www.raunaqinternational.com/pdf/details-of-familiarization-programme-for-independent-director-FY-16-17. pdf.
Policy on Directorsâ Appointment and Remuneration
In terms of provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 19 of the Regulations, a policy relating to remuneration for the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees has been adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company in pursuance of its formulation and recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee thereby analyzing the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a Director. The said policy is annexed as Annexure-"B" to this report and is also available on the website of the Company i.e. www.raunaqinternational.com under the link http://www.raunaqinternational.com/pdf/company policy on nomination and remuneration.pdf.
Evaluation Process
The Board of Directors of the Company has established a framework for the evaluation of its own performance and that of its committees and Independent Directors of the Company and fixed certain parameters covering the evaluation of the Chairman, Executive Directors and Independent Directors on the basis of which the evaluation is being carried on annual basis in terms of provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Regulations.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 01 February, 2017 have carried out the evaluation of its own performance and that of its committees and Independent Directors of the Company and the Independent Directors in their meeting held on even date have evaluated the performance of the Chairman and Non-Independent Directors of the Company respectively in accordance with the framework approved by the Board.
The evaluation results reflects that the Company is well equipped as far as the management as well as governance aspects are concerned.
Key Managerial Personnel
The following Directors/Officials of the Company have been designated as Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company by the Board of Directors in terms of provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Regulations:
1. Mr. Surinder P. Kanwar Chairman & Managing Director
2. Mr. Sachit Kanwar Joint Managing Director
3. Mr. Rajan Malhotra Chief Executive Officer
4. Mr. Shalesh Kumar Chief Financial Officer
5. Mr. Kaushal Narula Company Secretary
No Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company has resigned during the financial year ended 31 March, 2017.
Disclosure under Companies (appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
Details pertaining to remuneration as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are enclosed as annexure -"C" to this report.
Particulars of Employees
Information regarding employees in accordance with the provisions of Rule 5(2) and Rule 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in annexure-"D" to this Report.
Risk Management
A robust and integrated enterprise risk management framework is in existence under which the common prevailing risks in the Company are identified, the risks so identified are reviewed on periodic basis by the Audit Committee and the management''s actions to mitigate the risk exposure in a timely manner are assessed.
A risk management policy under the above said enterprise risk management framework as approved by the Board has been adopted by the Company and being reviewed on yearly basis.
Corporate Social Responsibility
In terms of provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee ("CSR Committee") is in existence to monitor the Corporate Social Responsibility Policy of the Company as approved by the Board and the said policy is available on website of the Company i.e. www.raunaqinternational.com.
The CSR Committee comprises of Mr. Surinder P. Kanwar, Mr. Sachit Kanwar, Mr. P.K. Mittal and Mr. Satya Prakash Mangal.
As per the provisions of the said Section, an amount of Rs. 15.13 Lacs was required to be spent on CSR activities by the Company during the financial year 2016-17.
The management explained that due to the tough financial conditions resulted out of long customers outstanding, the Company has not spent on CSR activities during the year 2016-17.
The report on CSR activities in terms of provisions of Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as annexure -"E" to this report.
audit Committee
The Audit Committee comprises of Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Mr. VK. Pargal, Mr. P.K. Mittal and Mr. Satya Prakash Mangal. There is no change in the composition of the Committee during the year under review.
Internal Complaints Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment
Pursuant to Section 21 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 read with Rule 14 of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Rules, 2013, the Company has constituted Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) where any grievances of sexual harassment at workplace can be reported.
The Company has also adopted a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at workplace. The objective of the policy is to provide its women employees, a workplace, free from harassment/discrimination and every employee is treated with dignity and respect. The said policy is available on the website of the Company i.e. www.raunaqinternational.com under the link http://www.raunaqinternational.com/pdf/prevention of sexual harassment.pdf.
During the year under review, ICC of the Company has not received any complaint pertaining to sexual harassment of women at workplace.
Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures/associate Companies
Your Company has a 100% wholly owned subsidiary, Xlerate Driveline India Limited (XDIL).
Xlerate Driveline India Limited (XDIL) is engaged in the manufacturing of automotive components having its Industrial Unit at Faridabad, Haryana.
As on date, the Company holds 1,48,77,038 (One Crore Forty Eight Lakhs Seventy Seven Thousand Thirty Eight) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each of XDIL amounting to Rs. 14,87,70,380/-(Rupees Fourteen Crores Eighty Seven Lakhs Seventy Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Only) as an investment directly/through its nominees which is equivalent to 100% paid up equity capital of XDIL.
Deposits
During the year under review, the Company did not accept any deposits. However, in terms of provisions of Section 205C of the Companies Act, 1956, the Unclaimed Final Dividend pertaining to the Financial Year 2008-09 amount aggregating to Rs. 1,16,455.00 (Rupees One Lakh Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Five Only) had been transferred to the "Investor Education and Protection Fund" established by the Central Government.
Further, in terms of Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Investor Education & Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 ("the Rules") and the Investor Education & Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Amendment Rules, 2017 ("the Amended Rules"), the Company is required to transfer the equity shares in respect of which dividends have remained unclaimed for a period of seven consecutive years to the IEPF Account established by the Central Government.
The unclaimed dividend for the year 2009-10 is proposed to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) on 20 August, 2017 i.e. upon completion of seven years from the transfer of said dividend into unclaimed dividend account. Subsequently, the equity shares relating to such dividend on which the dividend has not been claimed for the consecutive seven years since 2009-10 shall also be transferred into IEPF.
In terms of the Rules dated 05 September, 2016 and the Amended Rules dated 28 February, 2017, the necessary communications have been made to the respective shareholders whose shares are required to be transferred to the IEPF so as to enable them to claim their dividend attached to such shares before such dividend and shares are transferred to IEPF and further, the necessary information in this regard is available on the website of the Company i.e. www.raunaqinternational.com for the convenience of the shareholders.
The Equity shares once transferred into IEPF can only be claimed by the concerned shareholder from IEPF Authority after complying with the procedure prescribed under the Rules and the Amended Rules. However, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) will issue fresh instructions regarding "Transfers of Shares to IEPF Authority" in due course of time.
Auditors
The Statutory Auditors M/s V.P. Jain & Associates, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Registration No. 01 5260N), had been appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company in the 49th Annual General Meeting held on 29 August, 2014 for a period of 3 (Three) years in terms of provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 to hold office from the 49th AGM to the 52nd AGM in the Calendar Year 2017 (subject to ratification by the members at every Annual General Meeting). Accordingly, the tenure of M/s V.P. Jain & Associates, Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors of the Company upto financial year 2016-17 shall conclude in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Board of Directors place on record its appreciation for the services rendered by M/s V.P. Jain & Associates during their tenure as Statutory Auditors of the Company.
Further, the Board recommends the appointment of M/s B.R. Maheswari & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Regn No. 001035N) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company in terms of provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 for the approval of members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, to hold office from the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the fifth consecutive Annual General Meeting in the year 2022 (subject to the ratification by members at every Annual General Meeting). Certificate from the Auditors has been received to the effect that their appointment, if made, would be within the limits prescribed under Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Report on Financial Statements
The report of M/s V.P. Jain and Associates (ICAI Registration No. 015260N), Chartered Accountants, the Statutory Auditors of the Company on the financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31 March, 2017 is annexed to the financial statements in terms of provisions of Section 134(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. The observations of the Auditors in their report are self-explanatory and/or explained suitably in the Notes forming part of the Financial Statements. The report of the Statutory Auditors does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark which needs any explanation or comment of the Board.
Secretarial Audit
The Board has appointed M/s A.K. Jha & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, New Delhi as Secretarial Auditor for the Financial Year 2016-17 in terms of provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Secretarial Audit Report of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31 March, 2017 in the prescribed Form MR-3 of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as Annexure-"F" to this report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark which needs any explanation or comment of the Board.
Internal Financial Controls and their Adequacy
Raunaq EPC International Limited has a proper and adequate system of internal financial controls which includes the policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to Company''s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information. During the year, such controls were tested and no material weakness in the design or operations were observed.
Corporate Governance
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate Governance. The Report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Schedule V(C) of the Regulations forms part of this Report.
The requisite Certificate of Compliance from Statutory Auditors, M/s V.P. Jain & Associates, confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance is attached to this Report.
Vigil Mechanism
In terms of provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has established an effective mechanism called Vigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower Mechanism). The mechanism under the Policy has been appropriately communicated within the organisation. The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework to promote responsible whistle blowing by employees or by any other person who avails such mechanism. It protects employees or any other person who avails such mechanism wishing to raise a concern about serious irregularities, unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud within the Company by reporting the same to the Audit Committee.
Protected Disclosure can be made by the whistle blower in a closed and secured envelope or sent through e-mail to the Compliance Officer.
During the year under review, no employee was denied access to the Audit committee.
The policy on vigil mechanism is available on the website of the Company i.e. www.rauanqinternational.com under the link http:// www.raunaqinternational.com/pdf/policy on vigil mechanism. pdf.
Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit
As per the directive of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit is undertaken by a firm of Practicing Company Secretaries on a quarterly basis. The Audit is aimed at reconciliation of total shares held in CDSL, NSDL and in physical form with the admitted, issued and listed capital of the Company.
The Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Reports as submitted by the Auditor on quarterly basis were filed with the BSE Limited (BSE) through BSE Listing Centre, where the original shares of the Company are listed.
Listing of Shares
The Equity shares of the Company are listed on the BSE Limited (BSE), Mumbai.
Disclosures under Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013
Except as disclosed elsewhere in the Annual Report, there have been no material changes and commitments, which can affect the financial position of the Company between the end of financial year and the date of this report.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings & Outgo
The information in accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014:
The Company organizes the workshops/lectures on regular basis for its employees to promote, motivate and encourage them how to conserve the energy. The Company is in process to adopt the latest technologies for conservation of energy.
The particulars with respect to foreign earnings and outgo during the year under review are as follows:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Particulars |
2016-17 |
2015-16 |
Foreign Exchange Earned |
- |
- |
Foreign Exchange Used |
11.10 |
13.29 |
Extract of Annual Return
In terms of provisions of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the extract of the Annual Return of the Company in Form MGT-9 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as Annexure-"G" to this report.
Court/Tribunal Orders
There were no instances of any significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company''s operations in future.
Acknowledgements
The Board of Directors gratefully acknowledge the continued co-operation, trust and support of the shareholders and would like to place on record its appreciation for the dedicated services rendered by the Employees at all levels. The Directors further express their gratitude to the Bankers, Customers and Sub-vendors and other associates for co-operation and confidence reposed by them in the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Surinder P. Kanwar
Place: New Delhi Chairman and Managing Director
Dated: 26 May, 2017 DIN: 00033524
Mar 31, 2016
Boardâs Report
(SECTION 134 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013)
To The Members
Raunaq EPC International Limited
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 51st Annual Report of your Company together with the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements and the Auditors'' Report thereon for the Year ended 31 March, 2016.
Financial Results
The highlights of Consolidated Financial Results of your Company and its subsidiary are as follows:
(Rs,/Lacs)
Consolidated |
||
Particulars |
Year ended 31 March, 2016 |
Year ended 31 March, 2015 |
Revenue from Operations and Other Income (gross) |
15141.96 |
9947.07 |
Profit before Finance Cost, Depreciation and Exceptional Items |
1167.71 |
701.99 |
Finance Cost |
407.84 |
358.57 |
Depreciation |
139.60 |
115.83 |
Profit Before Tax & Extraordinary Items |
620.27 |
227.59 |
Add : Extraordinary Item |
- |
127.37 |
Profit Before Tax |
620.27 |
354.96 |
Less: Tax Expense |
241.25 |
142.29 |
Profit After Tax |
379.02 |
212.67 |
The highlights of Financial results of your Company on Standalone basis are as follows:
(Rs,/Lacs)
Standalone |
||
Particulars |
Year ended 31 March, 2016 |
Year ended 31 March, 2015 |
Revenue from Operations and other income (gross) |
12911.41 |
8140.37 |
Profit before Finance Cost, Depreciation and Extraordinary Items |
1165.91 |
787.43 |
Finance Cost |
340.45 |
288.57 |
Depreciation |
70.76 |
67.41 |
Extraordinary Items |
- |
127.37 |
Profit Before Tax |
754.70 |
558.82 |
Less: Tax Expense |
243.88 |
134.80 |
Profit After Tax |
510.82 |
424.02 |
Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss |
||
Opening balance |
2213.25 |
1918.96 |
Add: Profit for the year |
510.82 |
424.02 |
Add : Adjustment of Carrying Amount of Fixed Asset |
10.51 |
|
Less: |
||
Proposed Dividend-Equity |
40.12 |
33.43 |
Tax on distributed profits |
8.17 |
6.81 |
Transferred to General Reserve |
100.00 |
100.00 |
Closing Balance |
2575.78 |
2213.25 |
Dividend & Transfer to Reserves
The Board is pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs, 1.20 per equity share of Rs,10/-each for the financial year 2015-16. The total payout will be Rs, 48.29 lacs, inclusive of dividend tax and surcharge thereon. Also the Directors have proposed to transfer an amount of Rs, 100.00 lacs to General Reserve.
Business Operations
During the year under review, the sales and other income of the Company on Standalone basis was Rs, 12,911.41 Lacs against Rs, 8,140.37 Lacs in the previous year. The profit after tax (PAT) is Rs, 510.82 Lacs against Rs, 424.02 Lacs in the last year.
The sales and other income of the Company on Consolidated basis in the year 2015-16 was Rs, 15,141.96 Lacs against Rs, 9947.07 Lacs in the previous year and the profit after tax (PAT) is Rs, 379.02 Lacs against Rs, 212.67 Lacs in the last year.
Future Outlook
The new policy initiatives undertaken by the Indian government are expected to bring positive impact on infrastructure sector which is mired because of clearances, funds, and land, water and coal linkages. Company is positive on Indian Government pet project of 100 smart cities which will require modern sanitation, water distribution, power and rapid mode of transport.
Company is trying to diversify its geographical base for piping business. Your company is bidding for international piping projects and hopeful for positive outcome in near future. Company is also planning to get in water distribution business which holds very good potential in future and Company is geared up to take new projects in water distribution.
Consolidated Financial Statements
As required under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (erstwhile Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange), Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard-21 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and have been provided in the Annual Report. These Consolidated Financial Statements provide financial information of your Company and its subsidiary as a single economic entity.
Change of Name of the Company
In order to create a brand image with its distinguished presence in the industry, the name of the Company has been changed from âRaunaq International Limited" to âRaunaq EPC International Limitedâ with effect from 31 August, 2015 thereby adding the term "EPC" (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) into the old name of the Company.
Management Discussion and Analysis
A detailed analysis of the Company''s operations in terms of performance in markets, business outlook, risk and concerns forms part of the Management Discussion and Analysis, a separate section of this report.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors confirm 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 as at 31 March, 2016 and of the profit and loss of the Company for the period ended on that date;
(c) the directors had 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;
(d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(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; and
(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.
Related Party Contracts and Arrangements
The contracts or arrangements of the Company with related parties during the period under review referred to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 were in ordinary course of business and on arm''s length basis. During the year, the Company had not entered into any contract/arrangement/ transaction with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the related party transaction policy of the Company. The said policy as approved by the Board in terms of provisions of Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("the Regulations") (Clause 49 of the erstwhile Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange) is available on the website of the Company i.e. www.raunaqinternational.com under the link http://www.raunaqinternational.com/pdf/related-party-transaction-policy.pdf.
The prescribed form AOC-2 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as Annexure-âAâ to this report.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investment
Details of Loans or guarantee given or security provided in terms of provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 has been adequately disclosed in the financial statements.
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Articles of Association of your Company, Mr. P.K. Mittal and Mr. N.V. Srinivasan, Directors retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Therefore, in terms of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, it has been proposed to appoint Mr. P.K. Mittal as Non-Executive Independent Director at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company for a period of 5 (Five) Years upto the conclusion of the 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company in the calendar year 2021.
Mr. N.V. Srinivasan, Non-Executive Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation in terms of the Companies Act, 2013 has offered himself to be re-appointed as Non-Executive Director in terms of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Therefore, in terms of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, it has been proposed to appoint Mr. N.V. Srinivasan as Non-Executive Director at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company, liable to retire by rotation up to the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company.
The Company has received notice under Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013 from a member of the Company, proposing the candidature for the office of Director for Mr. P.K. Mittal as Director.
During the year under review, the members approved the appointment of Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Mr. Gautam Mukherjee and Ms. Seethalakshmi Venkataraman as Independent Directors.
The brief resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed is given in the notice calling the Annual General Meeting.
Number of Meetings of the Board
During the financial year 2015-16, 4 (Four) Board Meetings were held on the following dates:
- 30 May, 2015;
- 30 July, 2015;
- 06 November, 2015; and
- 03 February, 2016.
The gap between any two meetings was not more than one hundred twenty days as mandated under the provisions of Section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(2) of the Regulations.
Independent Directors
In terms of provisions of Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, all the Independent Directors of the Company have furnished a declaration to the Compliance Officer of the Company at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 27 May, 2016 stating that they fulfill the criteria of Independent Director as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and are not being disqualified to act as an Independent Director.
In terms of the Regulation 25(7) of the Regulations (Clause 49 of the erstwhile Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange), the Company has adopted a familiarization programme for the Independent Directors to familiarize them with working of the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities, and other relevant details. The details of familiarization programme during the Financial Year 2015-16 are available on the official website of the Company i.e. www.raunaqinternational.com under the link http://www.raunaqinternational.com/pdf/details-of-familarization-programme-for independent-directors-15-16. pdf.
Policy on Directors'' Appointment and Remuneration
In terms of provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 19 of the Regulations (Clause 49 of the erstwhile Listing Agreement with Stock Exchange), a policy relating to remuneration for the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees has been adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company in pursuance of its formulation and recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee thereby analyzing the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a Director. The said policy is annexed as Annexure-âBâ to this report and is also available on the website of the Company i.e. www.raunaqinternational.com under the link http://www.raunaqinternational.com/pdf/ nomination-and-remuneration-policy.pdf.
Evaluation Process
The Board of Directors of the Company has established a framework for the evaluation of its own performance and that of its committees and Independent Directors of the Company and fixed certain parameters covering the evaluation of the Chairman, Executive Directors and Independent Directors on the basis of which the evaluation is being carried on annual basis in terms of provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Regulations.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 03 February, 2016 has carried out the evaluation of its own performance and that of its committees and Independent Directors of the Company and the Independent Directors in their meeting held on even date have evaluated the performance of the Chairman and Non-Independent Directors of the Company respectively in accordance with the framework approved by the Board.
Key Managerial Personnel
The following Directors/Officials of the Company have been designated as Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company by the Board of Directors in terms of provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Regulations (Clause 49 of the erstwhile Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange):
1. Mr. Surinder P. Kanwar Chairman & Managing Director
2. Mr. Sachit Kanwar Joint Managing Director
3. Mr. Rajan Malhotra Chief Executive Officer
4. Mr. Shalesh Kumar Chief Financial Officer
5. Mr. Kaushal Narula Company Secretary
No Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company has resigned during the financial year ended 31 March, 2016.
Disclosure under Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
Details pertaining to remuneration as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are enclosed as Annexure -âCâ to this report.
Particulars of Employees
Information regarding employees in accordance with the provisions of Rule 5(2) and Rule 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure- âDâ to this Report.
Risk Management
A robust and integrated enterprise risk management framework is in existence under which the common prevailing risks in the Company are identified, the risks so identified are reviewed on periodic basis by the Audit Committee and the management''s actions to mitigate the risk exposure in a timely manner are assessed.
A risk management policy under the above said enterprise risk management framework as approved by the Board has been adopted by the Company and being reviewed on yearly basis.
Corporate Social Responsibility
In terms of provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee ("CSR Committee") is in existence to monitor the Corporate Social Responsibility Policy of the Company as approved by the Board and the said policy is available on website of the Company i.e. www.raunaqinternational.com.
The CSR Committee comprises of Mr. Surinder P. Kanwar, Mr. Sachit Kanwar, Mr. P.K. Mittal and Mr. Satya Prakash Mangal.
As per the provisions of the said Section, an amount of '' 12.82 Lacs was required to be spent on CSR activities by the Company during the year. However, the Company has not decided upon the project under CSR, wherein the funds can be spent, in order to benefit the society at large. The Company shall soon figure out the projects to be undertaken for CSR activities and spend accordingly.
The report on CSR activities in terms of provisions of Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as Annexure -âEâ to this report.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee comprises of Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Mr. V.K. Pargal, Mr. P.K. Mittal and Mr. Satya Prakash Mangal.
Internal Complaints Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment
Pursuant to Section 21 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 read with Rule 14 of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Rules, 2013, the Company has constituted Internal Complaints
Committee (ICC) where any grievances of sexual harassment at workplace can be reported.
The Company has also adopted a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at workplace. The objective of the policy is to provide its women employees, a workplace, free from harassment/discrimination and every employee is treated with dignity and respect. The said policy is available on the website of the Company i.e. www.raunaqinternational.com under the link http://raunaqinternational.com/pdf/policy-on-prevention-of-sexual-harassment-ril.pdf.
During the year under review, ICC of the Company has not received any complaint pertaining to sexual harassment of women at workplace.
Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures/Associate Companies
Your Company has a 100% wholly owned subsidiary, Xlerate Driveline India Limited (XDIL).
Xlerate Driveline India Limited (XDIL) is engaged in the manufacturing of automotive components having its Industrial Unit at Faridabad, Haryana.
As on date, the Company holds 1,48,77,038 (One Crore Forty Eight Lakhs Seventy Seven Thousand Thirty Eight) Equity Shares of '' 10/- (Rupees Ten) each of XDIL amounting to '' 14,87,70,380/- (Rupees Fourteen Crores Eighty Seven Lakhs Seventy Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Only) as an investment directly/through its nominees which is equivalent to 100% paid up equity capital of XDIL.
Deposits
During the year under review, the Company did not accept any deposits.
Unclaimed Dividend
In terms of provisions of Section 205C of the Companies Act, 1956, the Unclaimed Final Dividend pertaining to the Financial Year 2007-08 amount aggregating to '' 1,43,216.00 (Rupees One Lakh Forty Three Thousand Two Hundred Sixteen Only) had been transferred to the "Investor Education and Protection Fund" established by the Central Government.
Further, the Unclaimed Final Dividend for the Financial Year 2008-09 is proposed to be transferred into the "Investor Education and Protection Fund" on 28 August, 2016 upon completion of seven years from the date of transfer of said Dividend into the unclaimed Dividend Account.
Auditors
The Statutory Auditors, M/s. V.P. Jain & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Regn No. 015260N), had been appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company in the 49th Annual General Meeting held on 29 August, 2014 for a period of 3 (Three) years in terms of provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 to hold office from the 49th AGM to the third consecutive Annual General Meeting from the 49th AGM in the Calendar year 2017 (subject to ratification by the members at every Annual General Meeting).
Therefore, the consent of members for ratification of appointment of Statutory Auditors to hold office from the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company till the next Annual General Meeting of the Company in calendar year 2017 is being sought in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Report on Financial Statements
The report of M/s V.P. Jain and Associates (ICAI Registration No. 015260N), Chartered Accountants, the Statutory Auditors of the Company on the financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31 March, 2016 is annexed to the financial statements in terms of provisions of Section 134(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. The observations of the Auditors in their report are self-explanatory and/or explained suitably in the Notes forming part of the Financial Statements. The report of the Statutory Auditors does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark which needs any explanation or comment of the Board.
Secretarial Audit
The Board has appointed M/s BLAK & Co., Company Secretaries, New Delhi as Secretarial Auditor for the Financial Year 2015-16 in terms of provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Secretarial Audit Report of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31 March, 2016 in the prescribed Form MR-3 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as Annexure-âFâ to this report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark which needs any explanation or comment of the Board.
Corporate Governance
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate Governance. The Report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement/ Schedule V(C) of the Regulations forms part of this Report.
The requisite Certificate of Compliance from Statutory Auditors, M/s V.P. Jain & Associates, confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance, is attached to this Report.
Vigil Mechanism
In terms of provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has established an effective mechanism called Vigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower Mechanism). The mechanism under the Policy has been appropriately communicated within the organization. The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework to promote responsible whistle blowing by employees or by any other person who avails such mechanism. It protects employees or any other person who avails such mechanism wishing to raise a concern about serious irregularities, unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud within the Company by reporting the same to the Audit Committee.
Protected Disclosure can be made by the whistle blower in a closed and secured envelope or sent through e-mail to the Compliance Officer.
During the year under review, no employee was denied access to the Audit committee.
The policy on vigil mechanism is available on the website of the Company i.e. www.rauanqinternational.com under the link http://www.raunaqinternational.com/pdf/policy-on-vigil-mechanism.pdf.
Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit
As per the directive of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), M/s A.K. Jha & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, New Delhi undertakes a Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit on a quarterly basis. The Audit is aimed at reconciliation of total shares held in CDSL, NSDL and in physical form with the admitted, issued and listed capital of the Company.
The Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Reports as submitted by the Auditor on quarterly basis were forwarded to the BSE Limited (BSE), Mumbai and Delhi Stock Exchange Limited (DSE), New Delhi where the original shares of the Company are listed.
*Delhi Stock Exchange has been derecognized by SEBI pursuant to SEBI order No; WTM/PS/45/MRD/DSA/N0V/2014 dated 19 November, 2014, therefore the filling of aforesaid report has been discontinued by the Company with effect from 01 April, 2016 and the exchange has been intimated regarding the same.
Listing of Shares
The Equity shares of the Company are listed on the BSE Limited (BSE), Mumbai and Delhi Stock Exchange Limited (DSE), New Delhi.
Pursuant to the notification of the regulations, your Company has entered into new Listing Agreement with the BSE Limited (BSE) on 10 February, 2016 as mandated under the said regulations.
Delhi Stock Exchange (DSE), New Delhi, has been derecognized by SEBI pursuant to SEBI order No; WTM/PS/45/MRD/DSA/ N0V/2014 dated 19 November, 2014, therefore the Company is not required to execute the Listing Agreement with the Exchange as communicated by the Exchange upon being approached.
Disclosures under Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013
Except as disclosed elsewhere in the Annual Report, there have been no material changes and commitments, which can affect the financial position of the Company between the end of financial year and the date of this report.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings & Outgo
The information in accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014:
The Company organizes the workshops/lectures on regular basis for its employees to promote, motivate and encourage them how to conserve the energy. The Company is in process to adopt the latest technologies for conservation of energy.
The particulars with respect to foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the year under review are as follows:
(Rs,/Lacs)
Particulars |
2015-16 |
2014-15 |
Foreign Exchange Earned |
- |
- |
Foreign Exchange Used |
13.29 |
9.99 |
Extract of Annual Return
In terms of provisions of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the extract of the Annual Return of the Company in Form MGT-9 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as Annexure-âHâ to this report.
Court/Tribunal Orders
There were no instances of any significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Companyâs operations in future.
Acknowledgements
The Board of Directors gratefully acknowledge the continued co-operation, trust and support of the shareholders and would like to place on record its appreciation for the dedicated services rendered by the Employees at all levels. The Directors further express their gratitude to the Bankers, Customers and Sub-vendors and other associates for co-operation and confidence reposed by them in the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Surinder P.Kanwar
Place: New Delhi Chairman and Managing Director
Dated: 27 May, 2016 DIN; 00033524
Mar 31, 2015
To The Members
Raunaq International Limited
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 50th Annual Report of
your Company together with the Audited Standalone and Consolidated
Financial Statements and the Auditors Report thereon for the Year ended
31st March, 2015.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The highlights of Consolidated Financial Results of your Company and
its subsidiary(ies) are as follows:
(Rs/Lacs)
Consolidated
Particulars Year ended Year ended
March 31,2015 March 31,2014
Revenue from Operations and Other Income 9947.07 15279.25
(gross)
Profit before Finance Cost, Depreciation and
Exceptional Items 701.99 1172.70
Finance Cost 358.57 381.85
Depreciation 115.83 123.55
Profit Before Tax & Extraordinary Items 227.59 667.30
Add : Extraordinary Item 127.37 -
Profit Before Tax 354.96 667.30
Less: Tax Expense 142.29 340.67
Profit After Tax 212.67 326.63
The highlights of Financial Results of your Company as a Standalone
entity are as follows:
(Rs/Lacs)
Standalone
Particulars Year ended Year ended
March 31,2015 March 31,2014
Revenue from Operations 8140.37 14110.90
and other income (gross)
Profit before Finance Cost, 787.43 1344.82
Depreciation and Extraordinary
Items
Finance Cost 288.57 336.67
Depreciation 67.41 90.01
Extraordinary Items 127.37 -
Profit Before Tax 558.82 918.14
Less: Tax Expense 134.80 315.61
Profit After Tax 424.02 602.53
Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss
Opening balance 1918.96 1586.84
Add: Profit for the year 424.02 602.53
Add : Adjustment of 10.51 -
Carrying Amount of Fixed Asset
Less:
Dividend for EarlierYear - 20.06
Tax on distributed profits - 3.41
Proposed Dividend- Equity 33.43 40.12
Tax on distributed profits 6.81 6.82
Transferred to General Reserve 100.00 200.00
Closing Balance 2,213.25 1,918.96
Dividend & Transfer to Reserves
The Board is pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs 1.00 per equity share
of Rs 10/-each for the financial year 2014-2015. The total payout will
be Rs 40.24 lacs, inclusive of dividend tax and surcharge thereon. Also
the Directors have proposed to transfer an amount of Rs 100 lacs to
General Reserve.
Business Operations
During the year under review, the sales and other income of the Company
on Standalone basis was Rs 8,140.37 Lacs against Rs 14,110.90 Lacs in the
previous year. The profit after tax (PAT) is '424.02 Lacs against '
602.53 Lacs in the last year.
The sales and other income of the Company on Consolidated basis in the
year 2014-2015 was Rs 9947.07 Lacs against Rs 15,279.25 Lacs in the
previous year and the profit after tax (PAT) is Rs 212.67 Lacs against '
326.63 Lacs in the last year.
Future Outlook
The Company during the year successfully completed a challenging
project of 80 km raw water cross country piping project at Udaipur for
Hindustan Zinc Ltd. in record time of 15 months.
During the course of the FY 2014-15 the Company has successfully bid
and won large value projects such as Station Piping & Fuel Handling
System for Gadarwara Thermal Power Project for National Thermal Power
Corporation Ltd. The project is under execution and expected to
complete by the end of year 2017. The Company is executing two more
projects for National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd., which are time
bound projects which include Station Piping Package for Nabinagar Super
Thermal Power Project and Comprehensive & Integrated Seepage Water
Recirculation System Package for Indira Gandhi Super Thermal Power
Project. This seepage water project is the first of a kind project
which company will be executing this year and it is another challenging
task for the Company.
The Company is also working for two individual projects for Bajaj Infra
Development Corporation Ltd. The first project contains the erection of
Raw Water System Package for Lalitpur Super Thermal Power Project at
Lalitpur (UP). The second project exceeds the first in terms of value
and pertains to the establishment of CW Piping Package for Lalitpur
Super Thermal Power Project.
The Company is also executing LP Piping Package for Lanco Infra Ltd.
and Indian Power Corporation Ltd.
The Company entered into the FY 2014-15 with the order book of around '
134 Crores and the order book for FY 2015-16 is Rs 135 Crores.
Consolidated Financial Statements
As required under the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges,
Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with
Accounting Standard-21 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants
of India and have been provided in the Annual Report. These
Consolidated Financial Statements provide financial information of your
Company and its subsidiary as a single economic entity.
Management Discussion and Analysis
A detailed analysis of the Company's operations in terms of
performance in markets, business outlook, risks and concerns forms part
of the Management Discussion and Analysis, a separate section of this
report.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, your
Directors confirm 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 as at 31st March, 2015 and of the profit and loss of the
Company for the period ended on that date;
(c) the directors had 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;
(d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis;
(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; and
(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.
Related Party Contracts and Arrangements
The particulars of the undergoing contracts or arrangements of the
Company with related parties during the period under review referred to
in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 were in ordinary course of
business and on arm's length basis. During the year, the Company had
not entered into any contract/ arrangement/ transaction with related
parties which could be considered material in accordance with the
related party transaction policy of the Company. The said policy as
approved by the Board in terms of provisions of Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement is available on the website of the Company i.e.
www.raunaqinternational.com under the link
http://www.raunaqinternational.com/pdf/related-party-
transaction-policy.pdf
The prescribed form AOC-2 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is
enclosed as Annexure-"A" to this report.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investment
Details of Loans or guarantee given or security provided has been
adequately disclosed in the financial statements in terms of provisions
of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Meetings
of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014.
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Articles of
Association of your Company, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar and Mr. Gauatam
Mukherjee, Directors retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting. Therefore, in terms of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013,
it has been proposed to appoint Dr. Sanjeev Kumar and Mr. Gautam
Mukherjee as Non Executive Independent Directors for a period of 5
(Five) Years upto the conclusion of the 55thAnnual General Meeting
(AGM) of the Company in the Calendar year 2020 at the ensuing AGM of
the Company.
The Board of Directors of the Company appointed Ms. Seethalakshmi
Venkataraman as an Additional Director (Woman Director) on 28th March,
2015 till the conclusion of forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Therefore, in terms of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, it has
been proposed to appoint Ms. Seethalakshmi Venkataraman as Non
Executive Independent Director for a period of 5 (Five) Years upto the
conclusion of the 55th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company in
the Calendar year 2020 at the ensuing AGM of the Company.
The Company has received notice under Section 160 of the Companies Act,
2013 from member(s) of the Company, proposing the candidature for the
office of Director for the above Directors.
During the year under review, the members approved the appointment of
Mr. V.K. Pargal and Mr. Satya Prakash Mangal as Independent Directors.
The brief resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed is given in
the notice calling the Annual General Meeting.
Number of Meetings of the Board
During the financial year 2014-15, Five (5) Board Meetings were held on
the following dates. The gap between any two meetings was not more than
one hundred twenty days as mandated under the provisions of Section 173
of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with
the Stock Exchanges:-
- 30thMay, 2014;
- 31 stJuly, 2014;
- 13th November, 2014;
- 10th February, 2015; and & 28thMarch, 2015
Independent Directors
In terms of provisions of Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013,
all the Independent Directors of the Company have furnished a
declaration to the Compliance Officer of the Company at the meeting of
the Board of Directors held on 30th May, 2015 stating that they fulfill
the criteria of Independent
Director as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013
and are not being disqualified to act as an Independent Director.
In terms of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company has adopted
a familiarization programme for Independent Directors. The details of
the said programme is available on the website of the Company i.e.
www.raunaqinternational.com under the link http:
//www.raunaqinternational.com/pdf/familarisation- programme.pdf.
Policy on Director's Appointment and Remuneration
In terms of provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with revised Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, a policy relating to
remuneration for the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other
employees has been adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company in
pursuance of its formulation and recommendation by the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee thereby analyzing the criteria for determining
qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a Director. The
said policy is annexed as Annexure-"B" to this report and is also
available on the website of the Company i.e.
www.raunaqinternational.com under the link
http://www.raunaqinternational.com/pdf/nomination-and-
remuneration-policy.pdf.
Evaluation Process
The Board of Directors of the Company has established a framework for
the evaluation of its own performance and that of its committees and
individual Directors of the Company.
The certain parameters covering the evaluation of the Chairman,
Executive Directors and Independent Directors have been fixed by the
Board on the basis of which the evaluation is being carried out on
annual basis in terms of provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Key Managerial Personnel
The Board of Directors of the Company has designated following
Directors/Officials of the Company as Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of
the Company w.e.f. 30th September, 2014 in terms of provisions of
Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement with the Stock Exchanges:
1. Mr. Surinder P. Kanwar Chairman & Managing Director
2. Mr. Sachit Kanwar Joint Managing Director
3. Mr. Rajan Malhotra Chief Executive Officer
4. Mr. Shalesh Kumar Chief Financial Officer
5. Mr. Kaushal Narula Company Secretary
No Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company has resigned during
the financial year ended 31st March, 2015.
Disclosures under Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014
Details pertaining to remuneration as required under Section 197(12) of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 201 4 are
enclosed as Annexure-"C" to this report.
Particulars of Employees
Information regarding employees in accordance with the provisions of
Rule 5(2) and Rule 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure-"D" to
this Report.
Risk Management
The Company has in place mechanisms to inform Board Members about the
risk assessment and minimization procedures and periodical review to
ensure that executive management controls risk by means of a properly
defined framework.
A detailed note on Risk Management is given in the Management
Discussion and Analysis section forming part of this Report.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Pursuant to the approval of the Board of Directors of the Company, a
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee has been constituted in
terms of provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. The CSR
Committee of the Company has also formulated a CSR policy containing
the areas wherein the Company proposes to spend the share of its
profits as prescribed under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
the said policy has been approved by the Board of Directors of the
Company thereby directing the CSR Committee to execute the CSR
initiatives.
As per the provisions of the said Section, the amount of Rs 16.34 lacs
was required to be spent on CSR activities by the Company during the
year, however, considering the performance for the year, the Company
has not spent the required funds on CSR activities.
The report on CSR activities in terms of provisions of Rule 8 of the
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as
Annexure-"E" to this report.
CSR Committee
The CSR Committee comprises of Mr. Surinder P. Kanwar, Mr. Sachit
Kanwar, Mr. P.K. Mittal and Mr. Satya Prakash Mangal.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee comprises of Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Mr. V.K. Pargal,
Mr. P.K. Mittal and Mr. Satya Prakash Mangal.
Internal Complaints Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment
Pursuant to Section 21 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 read with Rule 14 of
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Rules, 2013, the Company has constituted Internal Complaints
Committee where any grievance of sexual harassment at workplace can be
reported.
The Company has also adopted a policy on Prevention of Sexual
Harassment at workplace. The objective of the policy is to provide its
women employees, a workplace, free from harassment/discrimination and
every employee is treated with dignity and respect. The said policy is
available on the website of the Company i.e.
www.raunaqinternational.com under the link http
://www.raunaqinternational.com/pdf/policy-on-
prevention-of-sexual-harassment-ril.pdf.
Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures/Associate Companies
Your Company has a 100% wholly owned subsidiary, Xlerate Driveline
India Limited (XDIL).
Xlerate Driveline India Limited (XDIL) is engaged in the manufacturing
of automotive components having its Industrial Unit at Faridabad,
Haryana.
As on date, the Company holds 1,18,77,038 (One Crore Eighteen Lakhs
Seventy Seven Thousand Thirty Eight) Equity Shares of Rs 10/- (Rupees
Ten) each of XDIL amounting to Rs 11,87,70,380/- (Rupees Eleven Crores
Eighty Seven Lakhs Seventy Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Only) as an
investment directly/through its nominees which is equivalent to 100%
paid up capital of XDIL.
Deposits
During the year under review, the Company did not accept any deposits.
However, the Unclaimed Final Dividend for the Financial Year 2007-08 is
proposed to be transferred into the "Investor Education and
Protection Fund" on 27thAugust, 2015 upon completion of seven years
from the date of transfer of said Dividend into the unclaimed Dividend
Account.
Auditors
The Statutory Auditors, M/s. V.P. Jain & Associates, Chartered
Accountants (Regn No. 015260N), had been appointed as
Statutory Auditors of the Company in the 49thAnnual General Meeting
held on 29thAugust, 2014 for a period of 3 (Three) years in terms of
provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 to hold office
from the 49thAGM to the third consecutive Annual General Meeting from
the 49thAGM in the Calendar year 2017 (subject to ratification by the
members at every Annual General Meeting).
Therefore, the consent of members for ratification of appointment of
Statutory Auditors to hold office from the ensuing Annual General
Meeting of the Company till the next Annual General Meeting of the
Company in calendar year 2016 is being sought in the ensuing Annual
General Meeting.
Report on Financial Statements
The report of M/s V.P. Jain and Associates (ICAI Registration No.
015260N), Chartered Accountants, the Statutory Auditors of the Company
on the financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31st
March, 2015 is annexed to the financial statements in terms of
provisions of Section 134(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. The
observations of the Auditors in their report are self-explanatory
and/or explained suitably in the Notes forming part of the Financial
Statements. The report of the Statutory Auditors does not contain any
qualification, reservation or adverse remark which needs any
explanation or comment of the Board.
Secretarial Audit
The Board has appointed Mr. Ashok Tyagi, Practicing Company Secretary
as Secretarial Auditor for the Financial Year 2014-15 in terms of
provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Secretarial
Audit Report of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March,
2015 in the prescribed form MR-3 of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as
Annexure-"F" to this report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not
contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark which needs
any explanation or comment of the Board.
Internal Financial Controls and their Adequacy
Raunaq International has a proper and adequate system of internal
financial controls which includes the policies and procedures for
ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including
adherence to Company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the
prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and
completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of
reliable financial information.
Corporate Governance
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate
Governance. The Report on Corporate Governance as
stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement forms part of this
Report.
The requisite Certificate of Compliance from Statutory Auditors, M/s
V.P. Jain & Associates, confirming compliance with the conditions of
Corporate Governance, is attached to this Report.
Vigil Mechanism
In terms of provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Company has established an effective mechanism called Vigil Mechanism
(Whistle Blower Mechanism). The mechanism under the Policy has been
appropriately communicated within the organisation. The purpose of this
policy is to provide a framework to promote responsible whistle blowing
by employees. It protects employees wishing to raise a concern about
serious irregularities, unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud
within the Company by reporting the same to the Audit Committee.
Protected disclosure can be made by the whistle blower in a closed and
secured envelope or sent through e-mail to the Compliance Officer.
During the year under review, no employee was denied access to the
Audit Committee.
The policy on vigil mechanism is available on the website of the
Company i.e. www.raunaqinternational.com under the link
http://www.raunaqinternational.com/pdf/policy-on-vigil- mechanism.pdf.
Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit
As per the directive of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI), M/s A.K. Jha & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, New
Delhi undertakes a Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit on a quarterly
basis. The Audit is aimed at reconciliation of total shares held in
CDSL, NSDL and in physical form with the admitted, issued and listed
capital of the Company.
The Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Reports as submitted by the
Auditor on quarterly basis were forwarded to the BSE Limited (BSE),
Mumbai and Delhi Stock Exchange Limited (DSE), New Delhi where the
original shares of the Company are listed.
Listing of Shares
The Equity shares of the Company are listed on the BSE Limited (BSE),
Mumbai and Delhi Stock Exchange Limited, New Delhi .
Disclosures under Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013
Except as disclosed elsewhere in the Annual Report, there have been no
material changes and commitments, which can affect the financial
position of the Company between the end of financial year and the date
of this report.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange
Earnings & Outgo
The information in accordance with 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 and technology
absorption have not been furnished considering the nature of activities
undertaken by the Company during the year under review. The particulars
with respect to foreign earnings and outgo during the year under review
are as follows:-
(Rs/Lacs)
Particulars 2014-15 2013-14
Foreign Exchange Earned - -
Foreign Exchange Used 9.99 230.02
Extract of Annual Return
In terms of provisions of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules,
2014, the extract of the Annual Return of the Company in Form MGT-9 of
the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 is enclosed
as Annexure- "G" to this report.
Court/Tribunal Orders
There were no instances of any significant and material orders passed
by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern
status and Company's operations in future.
Acknowledgements
The Board of Directors gratefully acknowledge the continued
co-operation, trust and support of the shareholders and would like to
place on record its appreciation for the dedicated services rendered by
the Employees at all levels. The Directors further express their
gratitude to the Bankers, Customers and Sub- vendors and other
associates for co-operation and confidence reposed by them in the
Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: New Delhi Surinder P. Kanwar
Dated: May 30, 2015 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2014
To The Members
Raunaq International Limited
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 49th Annual Report of
your Company together with the Audited Standalone and Consolidated
Financial Accounts and the Auditors'' Report thereon for the Year ended
March 31,2014.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The highlights of Consolidated Financial Results of your Company and
its subsidiary(ies) are as follows:
(Rs/Lacs)
Consolidated
Particulars Year ended Year ended
March 31,2014 March 31,2013
Revenue from Operations and 15,279.25 8,818.68
Other Income (gross)
Profit before Finance Cost, 1,172.70 635.89
Depreciation and Exceptional Items
Finance Cost 381.85 232.56
Depreciation 123.55 67.87
Profit BeforeTax & Exceptional Items 667.30 335.46
Less : Exceptional Item - 0.78
Profit Before Tax 667.30 334.68
Less: Tax Expense 340.67 151.04
Profit AfterTax 326.63 183.64
The highlights of financial results of your company as a standalone
entity are as follows:
(RS''/Lacs)
Standalone
Particulars Year ended Year ended
March 31,2014 March 31,2013
Revenue from Operations and 14,110.90 8,790.57
other income (gross)
Profit before Finance Cost, 1,344.82 704.62
Depreciation and Extraordinary Items
Finance Cost 336.67 232.20
Depreciation 90.01 64.63
Profit Before Tax 918.14 407.79
Less: Tax Expense 315.61 137.42
Profit After Tax 602.53 270.37
Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss
Opening balance 1,586.84 1,432.11
Add: Profit for the year 602.53 270.37
Less: Dividend for Earlier Year 20.06 -
Tax on distributed profits 3.41 -
Proposed Dividend - Equity 40.12 13.37
Tax on distributed profits 6.82 2.27
Transferred to General Reserve 200.00 100.00
Closing Balance 1,918.96 1,586.84
Dividend & Transfer to Reserves
The Board is pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs.1.20 per equity share
of Rs. 10/- each for the financial year 2013-2014. The total payout will
be Rs. 46.94 lacs, inclusive of dividend tax and surcharge thereon. Also
the Directors have proposed to transfer an amount of Rs. 200 lacs to
General Reserve.
Your Company has paid dividend of Rs. 20.06 Lacs and Rs. 3.41 Lacs as tax
on distribution of dividend on pari passu basis on Bonus Shares
allotted during the financial year 2013-14 to the shareholders on
account of Final Dividend for the year 2012-13 as required under the
Listing Agreement as those shares were allotted prior to record date
for the dividend payment and after the date of earlier year balance
sheet.
Subsidiary Company
Your Company has a 100% wholly owned subsidiary, Xlerate Driveline
India Limited (XDIL).
Xlerate Driveline India Limited (XDIL) is engaged in the manufacturing
of automotive components having its Industrial Unit at Faridabad,
Haryana.
As on date, the Company holds 1,18,77,038 (One Crore Eighteen Lakhs
Seventy Seven Thousand Thirty Eight) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees
Ten) each of XDIL amounting to Rs. 11,87,70,380/- (Rupees Eleven Crores
Eighty Seven Lakhs Seventy Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Only) as an
investment directly/through its nominees which is equivalent to 100%
paid up capital of XDIL.
Business Operations
During the year under review, the sales and other income of the Company
on Standalone basis was Rs. 14,110.90 Lacs against Rs. 8,790.57 Lacs in the
previous year. The profit after tax (PAT) is Rs. 602.53 Lacs against Rs.
270.37 Lacs in the last year.
The sales and other income of the Company on Consolidated basis in the
year 2013-2014 was Rs. 15,279.25 Lacs against Rs. 8,818.68 Lacs in the
previous year and the profit after tax (PAT) is Rs. 326.63 Lacs against
Rs. 183.64 Lacs in the last year.
Future Outlook
The Company has started the year 2014-15 with a not so healthy Order
Book mainly because of lack of orders in the previous year 2013-14.
However, the order book position during this year is expected to be
reasonably good particularly in the second half of the FY 2014-15 on
account of likely thrust by the new government in the Infrastructure
and Power Sector.
Consolidated Financial Statements
As required under the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges,
Consolidated Financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
Accounting Standard-21 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants
of India and have been provided in the Annual Report. These
Consolidated Financial Statements provide financial information of your
Company and its subsidiary as a single economic entity.
Exemption under Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, vide its
Circular Ref No. 51/12/2007-CL-III dated February 8, 2011, has provided
an exemption to Companies from complying with the provisions of Section
212 of the Companies Act, 1956, provided such Companies publish the
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report.
Accordingly, in terms of the said general exemption, the Board of
Directors of the Company, in its Meeting held on 23rd January, 2013,
resolved that the Financial Statements and other required documents of
the subsidiary companies are not required to be attached with the
Balance Sheet of the Company for this fiscal.
The Annual Accounts of the Subsidiary Company and the related
information are open for inspection by any member including the members
of Subsidiary Company at the Registered Office of the Company and that
of Subsidiary concerned, during the working hours on all working days.
The Company will make available these documents to the members
including members of subsidiary company upon receipt of request from
them. The members, if they so desire, may write to the Company to
obtain a copy of financials of the Subsidiary Company.
Allotment of Bonus Shares
During the period under review, the Company has allotted 20,05,946
Bonus Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each to the existing
Shareholders of the Company through capitalization of reserves on 23rd
May, 2013. Your Company has also paid dividend on the said Bonus Shares
on account of Final Dividend for the year 2012-13 out of the profits
for the financial year 2013-14 as those shares were allotted prior to
record date for the dividend payment and after the date of earlier year
balance sheet.
Management Discussion and Analysis
The Management Discussion and Analysis forms an integral part of this
report.
Corporate Governance
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate
Governance. The Report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement forms part of this Report.
The requisite Certificate of Compliance from Statutory Auditors, M/s.
V.P. Jain & Associates, confirming compliance with the conditions of
Corporate Governance, is attached to this Report.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with Section 256 of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Articles of Association of your Company, Mr. V.K. Pargal and Mr. Satya
Prakash Mangal, Directors retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting.
Therefore, in terms of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, it has
been proposed to appoint Mr. V.K. Pargal and Mr. Satya Prakash Mangal
as Non-Executive Independent Directors for a period of 5 (Five) years
upto the conclusion of the 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the
Company in the calender year 2019 at the ensuing AGM of the Company.
The Company has received notice under Section 160 of the Companies Act,
2013 (Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956) from member(s) of the
Company, proposing the candidature for the office of Director for the
said Directors.
The brief resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed/re-appointed
is given in the notice calling the Annual General Meeting.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the Directors
confirm 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. appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently, and have made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at 31st March, 2014 and of the profits of the Company
for the period ended on that date;
3. proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
4. the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Disclosures under Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956
Except as disclosed elsewhere in the Annual Report, there have been no
material changes and commitments, which can affect the financial
position of the Company between the end of financial year and the date
of this report.
Auditors
M/s. V.P. Jain & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Regn No. 015260N),
the Statutory Auditors of the Company hold office until the conclusion
of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and are eligible for
re-appointment. The Board recommends for their appointment as Statutory
Auditors of the Company in terms of provisions of Section 139 of the
Companies Act, 2013 from the ensuing Annual General Meeting to the
third consecutive Annual General Meeting from the ensuing Annual
General Meeting in the calender year 2017 (subject to ratification by
the members at every Annual General Meeting). Certificate from the
Auditors has been received to the effect that their appointment, if
made, would be within the limits prescribed under Section 139 of the
Companies Act, 2013.
Auditors'' Report
The observations of the Auditors in their report are self- explanatory
and/or explained suitably in the Notes forming part of the Financial
Statements.
Personnel
Employees'' relations continue to be cordial. Information regarding
employees in accordance with the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975 as amended is given in Annexure"A" to the Directors''
Report.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange
Earnings & Outgo
The information in accordance with 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, in
respect of conservation of energy and technology absorption have not
been furnished considering the nature of activities undertaken by the
Company during the year under review. The particulars with respect to
foreign earnings and outgo during the year under review are as
follows:-
(Rs in Lacs)
Particulars 2013-14 2012-13
Foreign Exchange earned - -
Foreign Exchange Used 230.02 146.56
Fixed Deposits
During the period under review, the Company did not accept any fixed
deposits. In terms of Section 205C of the Companies Act, 1956, the
deposit and interest thereon, which remains unclaimed for a period of
seven years from the date when it became due is required to be
deposited with the Investor Education and Protection Fund established
under the Companies Act, 1956. During the Financial Year 2013-14, there
was no amount required to be transferred to the Investor Education and
Protection Fund. However, the Unclaimed Dividend (Interim & Final) for
the Financial Year 2006-07 is proposed to be transferred into the
"Investor Education and Protection Fund" on 15th July, 2014 and 30th
July, 2014 respectively upon completion of seven years from the date of
transfer of said Dividend into the unclaimed Dividend Account(s).
Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit
As per the directive of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI), M/s A.K. Jha & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, New
Delhi, undertakes a Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit on a
quarterly basis. The Audit is aimed at
reconciliation of total shares held in CDSL, NSDL and ir physical form
with the admitted, issued and listed capital o the Company.
The Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Reports a: submitted by the
Auditor on quarterly basis were forwardec to the Delhi Stock Exchange
Limited (DSE) and [BSE Limited (BSE)(for the last quarter only as
shares listed on BSE w.e. 21st March, 2014)]
Listing of Shares
The Equity shares of the Company are listed on the Delhi Stoci Exchange
Limited, New Delhi. During the period unde review, the Equity Shares of
the Company have also been admitted for listing and trading on BSE
Limited (BSE), Mumba w.e.f 21st March, 2014. Now therefore, the Equity
Shares of the Company stands listed on BSE along with DSE.
The Annual Listing Fees for the year 2014-2015 has been paid in advance
to the aforesaid Stock Exchanges.
Acknowledgements
The Board of Directors gratefully acknowledge the continued
co-operation, trust and support of the shareholders and would like to
place on record its appreciation for the dedicated services rendered by
the Employees at all levels The Directors further express their
gratitude to the Bankers Customers and Sub-vendors and other associates
for co operation and confidence reposed by them in the Company..
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: New Delhi Surinder P. Kanwar
Date: 30 May, 2014 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2013
Dear Members
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 48th Annual Report of
your Company together with the Audited Standalone and Consolidated
Financial Accounts and the Auditors'' Report thereon for the year ended
March 31,2013.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The highlights of Consolidated Financial Results of your Company and
its subsidiary(ies) are as follows:
(Rs. /Lacs)
Consolidated
Particulars Year ended Year ended
March 31, 2013 March 31, 2012*
Revenue from Operations and 8,818.68 -
Other I ncome (gross)
Profit before Finance Cost, 635.89 -
Depreciation and Exceptional
Items
Finance Cost 232.56 -
Depreciation 67.87 -
Profit BeforeTax& Exceptional Items 335.46 -
Less : Exceptional Item 0.78 -
Profit Before Tax 334.68 -
Less:Tax Expense 151.04 -
Profit AfterTax 183.64 -
*No consolidated figures for previous year since subsidiary formed in
the currentyear 2012-13.
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF FINANCIAL RESULTS OF YOUR COMPANY AS A STANDALONE
ENTITY ARE AS FOLLOWS:
(RS. /Lacs)
Standalone
Particulars Year ended Year ended
March 31, 2013 March 31, 2012
Revenue from Operations and 8,790.57 11,848.18
other income (gross)
Profit before Finance Cost, 704.62 1,255.31
Depreciation and Extraordinary
Items
Finance Cost 232.20 251.73
Depreciation 64.63 64.74
Profit BeforeTax & Extraordinary Items 407.79 938.84
Add : Extraordinary Item - 53.33
Profit Before Tax 407.79 992.17
Less: Tax Expense 137.42 344.79
Profit After Tax 270.37 647.38
Dividend & Transfer to Reserves
The Board is pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs. 1.00 per equity
share of Rs. 10/- each for the financial year 2012-2013. The total
payout will be Rs. 15.64 Lacs, inclusive of dividend tax and surcharge
thereon. Also the Directors have proposed to transfer an amount of Rs.
100.00 Lacs to general reserve.
Any equity shares that may be allotted before the date of the book
closure for the payment of dividend shall rank pari- passu with the
existing shares and shall be entitled to receive dividend for the
financial year 2012-2013.
Subsidiary Company
During the period under review, your company has made investment in M/s
Xlerate Driveline India Limited (XDIL), erstwhile a group company,
equivalent to the 100% of the shareholding of XDIL, by virtue of that,
M/s XDIL became the wholly owned subsidiary of the company.
M/s Xlerate Driveline India Limited (XDIL) is engaged in the
manufacturing of automotive components having its Industrial Unit at
Faridabad, Haryana.
As on date, the company currently holds 1,18,77,038 (One Crore Eighteen
Lakhs Seventy Seven Thousand Thirty Eight) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/-
(Rupees Ten) each of XDIL amounting to Rs. 11,87,70,380/- (Rupees
Eleven Crores Eighty Seven Lakhs Seventy Thousand Three Hundred Eighty
Only) as an investment directly/ through its nominees which is
equivalent to 100% paid up capital of XDIL.
Business Operations
During the year under review, the sales and other income of the company
on Standalone basis was Rs. 8,790.57 Lacs against Rs. 11,848.18 Lacs in
the previous year. The profit after tax (PAT) is Rs. 270.37 Lacs
against Rs. 647.38 Lacs in the last year.
The sales and other income of the company on consolidated basis in the
year 2012-2013 is Rs. 8,818.68 Lacs and the profit after tax (PAT) is
Rs. 183.64 Lacs.
On consolidation of accounts, the revenues of M/s Xlerate Driveline
India Limited (XDIL), had little impact on the final numbers.
The initial loss of a new project however has had an impact on profits
at the PBT and PAT levels.
The key points of RIL''sconsolidated results are : (Rs. in Lacs)
* Revenues : 8,818.68
* EBIDTA : 457.62
* EBIDTA Margin : 5.19 %
* PBT : 334.68
* PAT : 183.64
The reduction in the top-line has had an adverse impact on operating
margins in comparison to the previous year. However, finance costs
were kept under control - reducing in aggregate from Rs. 2.5 Crores in
2011-12 to Rs. 2.3 Crores in 2012-13.
Future Outlook
The Company has started year 2013-14 with a healthy order book.
The macro economic situation in the industry and business environment
continues to remain uncertain. Therefore, our priority will be for
execution of the orders in hand.
We will however, make use of our special operational skills, and it
will be our endeavour to maximize booking of new orders in related
projects as well.
M/s Xlerate Driveline India Limited (XDIL), the subsidiary Company is
expected to stabilize its operations in the coming year.
Consolidated Financial Statements
As required under the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges,
Consolidated Financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
Accounting Standard-21 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants
of India and have been provided in the Annual Report. These
consolidated financial statements provide financial information of your
company and its subsidiary as a single economic entity.
Exemption under Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, vide its
Circular Ref No. 51/12/2007-CL-III dated February 8, 2011, has provided
an exemption to companies from complying with the provisions of Section
212 of the Companies Act, 1956, provided such companies publish the
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report.
Accordingly, in terms of the said general exemption, the Board of
Directors of the company, in its Meeting held on 23rd January, 2013,
resolved that the financial statements and other required documents of
the subsidiary companies are not required to be attached with the
Balance Sheet of the company for this fiscal.
The Annual Accounts of the subsidiary company and the related
information are open for inspection by any member including the members
of subsidiary company at the Registered Office of the company and that
of subsidiary concerned, during the working hours on all working days.
The company will make available these documents to the members
including members of subsidiary company upon receipt of request from
them. The members, if they so desire, may write to the company to
obtain a copy of financials of the subsidiary company.A statement as
required with regard to XDIL for availing the said exemption is
annexed at the end of the Annual Report.
Issue of Bonus Shares
During the period under review, the company has capitalized a sum of
Rs. 2,00,59,460/- (Rupees Two Crores Fifty Nine Thousand Four Hundred
Sixty Only) out of the amount standing in the General Reserves of the
company and the same has been distributed by way of issue of Bonus
Shares fully paid up of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each to the shareholders
in the ratio of 3:2 i.e issue of 3(Three) equity shares for every
2(Two) equity shares held pursuant to the approval of the shareholders
of the company on 10th May, 2013 vide Postal Ballot.
The equity shares so allotted subject to the Memorandum and Articles of
Association of the company and shall in all respects rank pari passu
with existing fully paid equity shares of the company, with a right, to
participate in dividend in full that may be declared after the
allotment of these equity shares.
Management Discussion and Analysis
The Management Discussion and Analysis forms an integral part of this
report.
Corporate Governance
The Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement became applicable on the company
w.e.f 01st April, 2012 as the Net Worth of the company as on 31st
March, 2012 was Rs. 29.55 Crores which is above the threshold limit
for applicability of Corporate Governance requirements as prescribed by
SEBI.
The company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate
Governance. The report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement forms part of this report.
The requisite certificate of compliance from Statutory Auditors, M/s.
V.P. Jain & Associates, confirming compliance with the conditions of
Corporate Governance, is attached to this report.
Directors
In accordance with Section 256 of the Companies Act, 1956 and Articles
of Association of your company, Mr. P.K. Mittal and Mr. N.V.
Srinivasan, Directors retire by rotation and being eligible offer
themselves for re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The brief resume of the Directors proposed to be re- appointed is given
in the Corporate Governance Report.
The tenure of Mr. Surinder P. Kanwar as Managing Director of the
company expired on 30th September, 2012. Pursuant to the approval of
the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on 25th July, 2012,
Mr. Surinder P. Kanwar had been re-appointed as Managing Director and
designated as Chairman cum Managing Director of the company for a
further period of 5(five) years w.e.f 1st October, 2012 on a token
remuneration of Rs. 1 per month.
Mr. M.K. Vig, Director resigned from the Directorship of the Company on
25th May, 2012.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the Directors
confirm 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. appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently, and have made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the company as at 31st March, 2013 and of the profits of the company
for the period ended on that date;
3. proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
4. the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Disclosures under Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956
Except as disclosed elsewhere in the Annual Report, there have been no
material changes and commitments, which can affect the financial
position of the company between the end of financial year and the date
of this report.
Auditors
M/s. V.P. Jain & Associates, Chartered Accountants, the Statutory
Auditors of the company hold office until the conclusion of the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment.
The company has received letter from them to the effect that their
appointment, if made, would be within the prescribed limits under
Section 224 (1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
Auditors'' Report
The observations of the Auditors in their report are self- explanatory
and/or explained suitably in the Notes forming part of the financial
statements.
Personnel
Employees'' relations continue to be cordial. During the year under
review, there is no employee whose particulars are required to be given
under Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the
Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange
Earnings & Outgo
The information in accordance with 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, in
respect of conservation of energy and technology absorption have not
been furnished considering the nature of activities undertaken by the
company during the year under review. The particulars with respect to
foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the year under review are as
follows:-
(Rs. in Lacs)
Particulars 2012-13 2011-12
Foreign Exchange earned - -
Foreign Exchange Used 146.56 5.78
Fixed Deposits
During the year under review, the company did not accept any fixed
deposits. In terms of Section 205C of the Companies Act, 1956, the
deposit and interest thereon, which remains unclaimed for a period of
seven years from the date when it became due is required to be
deposited with the Investor Education and Protection Fund established
under the Companies Act, 1956. During the year, there was no amount
required to be transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund.
Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit
As per the directive of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI), M/s A.K. Jha & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, New
Delhi undertakes a Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit on a quarterly
basis. The Audit is aimed at reconciliation of total shares held in
CDSL, NSDL and in physical form with the admitted, issued and listed
capital of the Company.
The Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Reports as submitted by the
Auditor on quarterly basis were forwarded to the Delhi Stock Exchange
where the original shares of the Company are listed.
Listing of Shares
The equity shares of the company are listed on the Delhi Stock Exchange
Limited, New Delhi.
The Annual Listing Fees for the year 2013-2014 has been paid in advance
to the aforesaid Stock Exchange.
It has also been proposed to get the shares of the company listed on
the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE), Mumbai.
Acknowledgements
The Board of Directors gratefully acknowledge the continued
co-operation, trust and support of the shareholders and would like to
place on record its appreciation for the dedicated services rendered by
the employees at all levels. The Directors further express their
gratitude to the Bankers, Customers and sub-vendors and other
associates for co-operation and confidence reposed by them in the
company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Faridabad Surinder P. Kanwar
Date: May 23, 2013 Chairman & Managing Director
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