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Directors Report of Sam Industries Ltd.

Mar 31, 2015

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 21st Annual Report together with the Audited Statement of accounts of your Company for the year ended 31st March 2015:

1. FINANCIAL HIGLIGHTS:

(Rs. in Lacs)

Particulars 2014-2015 2013-2014

Sales & Other Income 767.52 950.15

Total Expenditure 651.48 650.62

Earning Before Finance Cost, Tax, Exceptional Items, 116.04 299.54

Depreciation and Amortization Expenses

Less: Financial Costs 0.51 3.41

Depreciation and Amortization Expenses 68.80 124.91

Exceptional Items 99.45 10.77

Profit Before Extra-Ordinary Items & Tax (52.72) 160.45

Less: Current Tax 50.68 90.00

Deferred Tax (5.55) (95.19)

Profit (Loss) for the year (97.85) 165.65

Basic & Diluted Earnings Per Equity Share of Face Value of Rs.10 each (0.88) 1.49

2. DIVIDEND

The Board of Directors has decided not to declare Dividend for the year ended 31st March 2015.

3. PERFORMANCE

Company's Overall Performance

During the year under review, your Company has received income from operations amounting to Rs.767.52 Lacs as compared to Rs. Rs.950.15 Lacs in the previous year. Your Company has incurred losses after taxes are of Rs. 97.85 Lacs as compared to profit of Rs. 165.65 Lacs in the previous year.

Segment wise Performance

Soya Division

The Company has discontinued soya business activity for Refined Oil & Soya Products at its plants located at Village Dakachya, Tehsil Sanwer, District Indore and company had closed its soya division in financial year 2012-13.

The revenue of your Company's Soya Division Rs. 6.61 Lacs as against Rs. 18.30 Lacs in the previous year and incurred losses Rs.134.08 Lacs as against Rs. 159.13 Lacs during the previous year.

The revenue of the soya division comprises mainly of Profit on Sale of Fixed Assets of the division and loss is attributable mainly to Loss on Sale of fixed assets, diminution on fixed assets and other administrative expenses.

Welding Division

During the year under review, the revenue of your Company's Welding Division was Rs. 534.33 Lacs as against Rs. 611.16 Lacs in the previous year and incurred losses of Rs. 24.46 Lacs during this period as against proft of Rs. 111.16 Lacs during the previous year.

Real Estate Division

During the year under review, the revenue of your Company's Real Estate Division was Rs. 118.53 Lacs as against Rs. 219.33 Lacs in the previous year and earned profit of Rs.75.03 Lacs during this period in comparision to a profit of Rs. 145.21 Lacs during the previous year.

Investment Division

As per segment reporting requirements, your company has identified a segment i.e. Investment division and all the activities relating to investment in shares and loans etc. are carried in its investment division. During the year under review your company has earned income of Rs. 94.55 Lacs in comparision to a profit of Rs. 84.36 Lacs in the previous year.

4. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS

Outlook

Your Company has three distinct businesses viz. Welding Electrodes, Real Estate and Investment division. The modus operandi of these three businesses is different in terms of the nature of the products, customers profile, challenges and growth avenues.

Welding Industry Scenario:

In view of the growing industrialization and expenditure on infrastructure, we expect a buoyant demand for welding materials in India.

Real Estate:

The Real Estate scenario is very encouraging in Indore and Dewas.

5. SUSBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES COMPANIES

The Company has no Subsidiaries, Joint Venture and any Associate Company. The Policy for determining material subsidiaries as approved may be accessed on the Company's website at the link: http://www.sam- industries.com .

6. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM

According to Section 134(5)(e) of the Companies Act, 2013 the term Internal Financial Control (IFC) means the policies and procedures adopted by the company 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.

The Company has a well placed, proper and adequate internal control system, which ensures, that the efficiency and profitability of operations, the reliability of information, adhering to rules regulations, that all assets are safeguarded and protected, and that the transactions are authorized, recorded and reported regularly and correctly.

7. FIXED DEPOSIT

Your Company has not accepted any public deposit within the meaning of Sections 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013 read together with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 during the financial year 2014-15.

8. DIRECTORS

APPOINTMENT:

Your Board had appointed Mrs. Gitanjali A. Maheshwari (DIN: 00094596) on 14th August 2014 as an additional director in the company and in the AGM held on 29th Septmeber 2014 member approved her appointment in category of promoter and whole time director of the Company.

Your Board had appointed Mr. Kishore Kale (DIN: 01743556) on 13th November 2014 as an additional director of the Company and he shall hold office up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Company has received requisite notice in writing from a member proposing Mr. Kishore Kale for appointment as a Director.

In accordance with Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Ashutosh A. Maheshwari will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment.

RESIGNATION:

Mr. Bhanu Prakash Inani, Independent Director of the Company had resigned and his resignation was accepted on 14th August 2014. The Board appreciates his valuable support and guidance to the Company during the tenure of his Directorship.

Mr. Anil Maloo, Executive Director of the Company had resigned and his resignation was accepted wef 1st December 2014. The Board appreciates his valuable support and guidance to the Company during the tenure of his Directorship.

9. AUDITORS

Messrs M. Mehta & Company, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Reg. No. 000957C) who are the statutory auditors of the Company, hold office till the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible have consented and offered them-selves for re-appointment. Pursuant to the provisions of section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder, it is proposed to appoint Messrs M. Mehta & Company, Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors of the Company from the conculsion of the forthcoming AGM till the conclusion of 23rd AGM to be held in the year 2017, subject to the ratification of their appointment at every AGM. You are requested to consider their re-appointment.

10. AUDITORS REPORT

The Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.

11. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Corporate Governance is an ethically driven business process that is committed to values aimed at enhancing an organizations brand and reputation. The new Companies Act, 2013 and amended Listing Agreement have strengthened the governance regime in the country. The Company is in compliance with the governance requirements provided under the new law and had proactively adopted many provisions of the new law, ahead of time. The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance and adhere to the corporate governance requirements set out by SEBI.

Your Company has complied with the requirements of corporate governance as per clause 49 of the Listing Agreements with the Stock Exchanges. A detailed report on Corporate Governance is annexed to this Annual Report. A certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company regarding compliance of conditions of corporate governance has been obtained and is enclosed with this Report.

A Certificate of the Whole time Director, appointed in terms of Companies Act, 2013 and CFO of the Company in terms of sub-clause IX of Clause 49 of Equity Listing Agreement, inter alia, confirming the correctness of the financial statements and cash flow statements, adequacy of the internal control measures and reporting of matters to the Audit Committee, is also annexed.

12. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of secion 134(3)(c) of the Commpanies Act, 2013, your Directors state that –

a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2015, the applicable accounting standards read with requirements set out under Schedule III to the Act, had been followed and there are no material departures from the same;

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 March 31, 2015 and of the profit and loss of the Company for the year ended on that period;

c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a 'going concern' basis;

e) the directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and

f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.

13. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARININGS AND OUTGO

The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo as stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is set out herewith as Annexure to this Report.

14. PARTICULARS OF LOANS GIVEN, INVESTMENTS MADE, GUARANTEES GIVEN AND SECURITIES PROVIDED

Pursuant to Section 134(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013 particulars of loans, guarantees or investments provided by the Company under Section 186 of the Act as at the end of the Financial Year 2014-15 are disclosed in the Note to the Financial Statement attached with the Board Report.

15. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS

There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.

16. KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

The Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) in the Company as per Section 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 are as follows:

Mr. Ashutosh A. Maheshwari, Chairman (DIN:00094262)

Mrs. Gitanjali A. Maheshwari, Whole time Director (DIN: 00094596) (w.e.f. 14.08.2014)

Mr. Gopal Prasad Shrivastava, Chief Financial Officer (w.e.f. 14.08.2014)

Mr. Navin S. Patwa, Company Secretary

17. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

The details of the number of Board and Audit Committee meetings of the Company are set out in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.

18. DISCLOSURE BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.

19. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

In accordance with the provisions of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and rules made there under, the Company has not formulated an internal policy on aforesaid Act during the year, since there were no women employee.

20. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN

In accordance with the provisions of Section 134 (3) (a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the extract of Annual Return as on March 31, 2015 in the prescribed Form No. MGT-9, pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 (1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 is attached herewith as Annexure and forms part of this Report.

21. AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee as on March 31, 2015 comprises Mr. Santosh Muchhal, Independent Director, Mr.

Ritesh Kumar Neema, Independent Director and Mr. Yogendra Vyas, Independent Director Further, all recommendations of Audit Committee were accepted by the Board of Directors.

22. VIGIL MECHANISM

The Company is committed to highest standards of ethical, moral and legal business conduct. Accordingly, the Board of Directors has formulated a Whistle Blower Policy which is in compliance with the provisions of Section 177 (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. The policy provides for a framework and process whereby concerns can be raised by its employees against any kind of discrimination, harassment, victimization or any other unfair practice being adopted against them.

23. CONTRACTS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES

During the financial year 2014-15, the Company has entered into transactions with related parties as defined under Section 2 (76) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Specification of Definitions Details) Rules, 2014, which were in the ordinary course of business and on arms' length basis and in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Rules issued there under and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. During the financial year 2014-15, there were no transactions with related parties which qualify as material transactions under the Listing Agreement.

In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and Equity Listing Agreement, the Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is also available on Company's website at www.sam-industries.com . The Policy intends to ensure that proper reporting; approval and disclosure processes are in place for all transactions between the Company and Related Parties.

24. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

The Company is not required to constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee as it does not fall within purview of Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and hence it is not required to formulate policy on corporate social responsibility.

25. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Relation between the Management and its employees has been cordial. Your Directors place on record their appreciation of the efficient and loyal services rendered by the employees of the Company at all levels.

26. DISCLOUSER RELATING TO REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS:

In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement in the said rules is given below:

Gitanjali A. Maheshwari, whole time Director: Remuneration in Rs. 37.50 Lacs.

27. RISK MANAGEMENT

Company has properly analyzed and identified the key business risk area and a Risk Mitigation process. Company had extensively exercised at regular intervals to identify, evaluate, manage and monitor all business Risk. Company has also framed an elaborate Risk Management policy.

28. MATERIAL CHANGES BETWEEN THE DATE OF THE BOARD REPORT AND END OF FINANCIAL YEAR.

There have been no material changes and commitments, if any, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report

29. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:

The Board do not proposes to transfer any amount to reserves.

30. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed Mr. Manish Maheshwari, Practicing Company Secretary to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Auditor reported that the Company has not filed Form MGT-14 dated 31st Janaury 2015 regarding appointment of Internal Auditor under section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board of Directors will take necessary action for submission the same.

31. ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARD'S PERFORMANACE

In accordance with the provisions of schedule IV of the company Act, 2013, a separate meeting of the independent Directors was held on 14th February, 2015. Without the attendance of Non independent Directors and Members of the Management the committee has reviewed the performance and effectiveness of the Board of in the meeting as a whole for the Financial Year 2014-2015.

32. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Directors wish to convey their appreciation for the co-operation received from Your Company's bankers and various Government agencies. The Directors also wish to thank the Shareholders, Employees, Customers and Suppliers for their support and co-operation.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Ashutosh A. Maheshwari

Indore, 28th September, 2015 Chairman

DIN: 00094262


Mar 31, 2014

Dear Members,

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 20th Annual Report together with the Audited Statement of accounts of your Company for the year ended 31st March 2014:

1. FINANCIAL RESULTS : (Rs. in Lacs)

Particulars 2013-2014 2012-2013

Sales & Other Income 950.15 1384.28

Total Expenditure 650.62 860.36

Earning Before Finance Cost, Tax, Exceptional Items, Depreciation and Amortization Expenses 299.54 523.91

Less: Financial Costs 3.41 8.33

Depreciation and Amortization Expenses 124.91 138.64

Exceptional Items 10.77 0.00

Profit Before Extra-Ordinary Items & Tax 160.45 376.94

Current Tax 90.00 154.28

Deferred Tax (95.19) (28.69)

Profit (Loss) for the year 165.65 251.35

Basic & Diluted Earnings Per Equity Share of Face Value of Rs.10 each 1.49 2.27

2. DIVIDEND

The Board of Directors has decided not to declare Dividend for the year ended 31st March 2014, to conserve the resources of the Company & to maintain the liquidity of the Company.

3. PERFORMANCE

Company''s Overall Performance

During the year under review, your Company has received income from operations amounting to Rs.950.15 Lacs as compared to Rs. 1384.28 Lacs in the previous year. Your Company has earned a profit after tax of Rs. 165.65 Lacs as compared to Rs. 251.35 Lacs in the previous year.

Segment wise Performance

Soya Division

The Company has discontinued soya business activity for Refined Oil & Soya Products at its plants located at Village Dakachya, Tehsil Sanwer, District Indore and company had closed its soya division in financial year 2012-13.

The revenue of your Company''s Soya Division Rs. 18.30 Lacs as against Rs. 114.96 Lacs in the previous year and incurred losses Rs.159.13 Lacs as against Rs. 158.65 Lacs during the previous year.

The revenue of the soya division comprises of mainly Profit on Sale of Fixed Assets of the division and loss is attributable mainly to Loss on Sale of fixed assets, diminution on fixed assets and other administrative expenses.

Welding Division

During the year under review, the revenue of your Company''s Welding Division was Rs. 611.16 Lacs as against Rs. 673.29 lacs in the previous year. Its profit of Rs. 111.16 Lacs during this period, against Rs. 108.98 Lacs during the previous year,

Real Estate Division

During the year under review, the revenue of your Company''s Real Estate Division was Rs. 219.33 Lacs as against Rs. 479.85 lacs in the previous year. Its profit of Rs.145.21 Lacs during this period, against Rs. 336.66 Lacs during the previous year .

Investment Division

As per segment reporting requirements, your company has identified a segment i.e. Investment division and all the activities relating to investment in shares and loans etc. are carried in its investment division. During the year, under review your company has earned income of Rs. 84.36 Lacs as against Rs. 111.89 Lacs in the previous year from Investment activity.

5. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM

Your Company has adequate internal control procedures relating to purchase of raw material, stores, components, etc., commensurating with the size of the Company and the nature of its business.

6. FIXED DEPOSIT

Your Company has not accepted any public deposit under Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 during the year.

7. DIRECTORS

Your Board had appointed Mrs. Gitanjali A. Maheshwari as an additional director of the Company and she shall hold office up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Company has received requisite notice in writing from a member proposing Mrs. Gitanjali A. Maheshwari for appointment as a Director.

In accordance with Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Anil Maloo will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment.

Our non-executive (independent) directors were appointed as directors liable to retire by rotation under the provisions of the erstwhile Companies Act, 1956. The Board of Directors has been advised that non-executive (independent) directors so appointed would continue to serve the term that was ascertained at the time of appointment, therefore, it stands to reason that only Mr. Santosh Muchhal non- executive (independent) director who will complete their present term at the ensuring Annual General Meeting of the Company, being eligible and seeking re-appointment be considered by the shareholders for re-appointment for a term as per resolutions.

Mr. Bhanu Prakash Inani, Independent Director of the Company had resigned and his resignation was accepted on 14th August 2014. The Board appreciates his valuable support and guidance to the Company during the tenure of his Directorship.

8. AUDITORS

Messrs M. Mehta & Company, Indore Chartered Accountants, (Firm Reg. No. 000957C) will retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Board proposed their re-appointment as Statutory Auditor to audit the accounts of the Company for the financial year 2014-15. You are requested to consider their re-appointment.

9. AUDITORS REPORT

Notes on Accounts, referred to in the Auditor''s Report, are self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further comments or explanations.

10. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Your Company has complied with the requirements of corporate governance as per clause 49 of the Listing Agreements with the Stock Exchanges. A detailed report on Corporate Governance is annexed to this Annual Report. A certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company regarding compliance of conditions of corporate governance has been obtained and is enclosed with this Report.

11. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your Directors confirm that -

(i) in the preparation of Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed;

(ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies as mentioned in Note 1 of the Annual Accounts and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;

(iii) proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the aforesaid Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

(iv) The annual accounts have been prepared on the going concern basis.

12. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARININGS AND OUTGO

Information in accordance with the provision of Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 regarding conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo are given in annexure ''A'' forming part of this report.

13. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

None of the Employees of the Company are in receipt of Remuneration in excess of limits specified under section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, whether employed through out or part of the year.

14. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Relation between the Management and its employees has been cordial. Your Directors place on record their appreciation of the efficient and loyal services rendered by the employees of the Company at all levels.

15. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Directors wish to convey their appreciation for the co-operation received from Your Company''s bankers and various Government agencies. The Directors also wish to thank the Shareholders, Employees, Customers and Suppliers for their support and co-operation.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Place : Indore Ashutosh A. Maheshwari Date : 14/08/2014


Mar 31, 2012

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 18th Annual Report togheter with the Audited Statement of accounts of your Company for the year ended 31st March 2012:

FINANCIAL RESULTS:

(Rs. in Lacs) Particulars 2011-2012 2010-2011

Sales & Other Income 2461.35 1874.52

Total Expenditure 1283.89 1133.41

Earning Before Finance Cost, Tax, Execeptional Items, Depreciation and 1177.46 741.11

Amortization Expenses

Less: Financial Costs 12.07 9.17

Depreciation and Amortization Expenses 159.66 158.22

Execeptional Items 2.07 16.76

Profit Before Extra-Ordinary Items & Tax 1003.66 556.95

Current Tax 351.20 205.65

Deferred Tax -39.13 -1.48

Profit (Loss) for the year 691.59 352.78

Basic & Diluted Earning Per Equity Share of Face Value of Rs.10 each 6.24 3.18

DIVIDEND

The Board of Directors decided not to declare Dividend for the year ended 31st March 2012, to conserve the resources of the Company & to maintain the liquidity of the Company.

PERFORMANCE

Company's Overall Performance

During the year under review, your Company has received income from operations amounting to Rs. 2461.34 Lacs as compa- red to Rs. 1874.52 Lacs in the previous year. Your Company has earned a profit after tax of Rs. 691.59 Lacs as compared to Rs. 352.79 Lacs in the previous year.

Segment wise Performance

Soya Division

The Company has been carrying out manufacturing business for manufacture of Refined Oil, Soya Products at its plants located at Village Dakachya, Tehsil Sanwer, District: Indore. The domestic soya crop production was down last 3 years.

The higher prices of Soyabean and disparity in crushing, the business environment is not conducive in future. This is due to fact that Company has done mainly processing job for ITC Limited since 2001. The installed capacity of Plant is 1200 TPD and Company has crushed soya seed of 7048 MT in 2009, 7720 MT in 2010, 48301 MT in 2011 and 14980 MT in 2012. The capacity utilization is not even 25% of installed capacity because ITC Limited did not provide soya seed in sufficient quantity for crushing.

The Company has incurred losses in Soya division since last three years because of under utilization of crushing capacity and also due to deterioration of the Plant & Machinery.

Your Company has completed 13 years of association with ITC Limited (Agri Business Division). The revenue of your Company's Soya Division was Rs. 298.86 Lacs as against Rs. 601.79 Lacs in the previous year.

Welding Division

During the year under review, the revenue of your Company's Welding Division was Rs. 942.90 Lacs as against Rs. 1126.12 lacs in the previous year. Its profit of Rs. 329.21 Lacs during this period, against Rs. 638.29 Lacs during the previous year,

Real Estate Division

During the year under review, the revenue of your Company's Real Estate Division was Rs. 1091.83 Lacs as against Rs. 0.59 lacs in the previous year. Its profit of Rs. 769.76 Lacs during this period, against Rs. 0.51 Lacs during the previous year .

Investment Division

As per segment reporting requirements, your company has identified a segment i.e. Investment division and all the activities relating to investment in shares and loans etc. are carried in its investment division. During the year, under review your company has earned income of Rs. 99.29 Lacs as against Rs. 118.01 lacs in the previous year from Investment activity.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS

Outlook

Your Company has three distinct businesses viz. the Soy Extractions & Oil Refining, Welding Electrodes and Real Estate. The modus operandi of these three businesses is different in terms of the nature of the products, customers profile, challenges and growth avenues.

- Soya Extraction and Oil Refining Scenario:

The domestic soya crop production was down last 3 years. The higher prices of Soyabean and disparity in crushing, t h e business environment is not conducive in future.

- Welding Industry Scenario:

In view of the growing industrialization and expenditure on infrastructure, we expect a buoyant demand for welding materials in India.

- Real Estate:

The Real Estate scenario is very encouraging in Indore and Dewas and your company has proposed housing project in the heart of the city. The increasing population and residential housing projects are rapidly dotting on the highway connecting Indore and Dewas.

Internal Control System

Your Company has adequate internal control procedures relating to purchase of raw material, stores, components, etc., commensurating with the size of the Company and the nature of its business.

FIXED DEPOSIT

Your Company has not accepted any public deposit under Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 during the year.

DIRECTORS

In accordance with Section 256 of the Companies Act, 1956, Mr. Anil Maloo and Mr. Santosh Muchhal will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment.

AUDITORS

Messrs M. Mehta & Company, Chartered Accountants, Indore, will retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Board proposed their re-appointment as Statutory Auditor to audit the accounts of the Company for the financial year 2012-13. You are requested to consider their re-appointment.

AUDITORS REPORT

Notes on Accounts, referred to in the Auditor's Report, are self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further comments or explanations.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Your Company has complied with the requirements of corporate governance as per clause 49 of the Listing Agreements with the Stock Exchanges. A detailed report on Corporate Governance is annexed to this Annual Report. A certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company regarding compliance of conditions of corporate governance has been obtained and is enclosed with this Report.

DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your Directors confirm that –

(1) in the preparation of Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed;

(2) the Directors have selected such accounting policies as mentioned in Note 1 of the Annual Accounts and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period;

(3) proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the aforesaid Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities

(4) the annual accounts have been prepared on the going concern basis.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

Information in accordance with the provision of Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 regarding conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo are given in annexure 'A' forming part of this report. The energy conservation measures implemented during the year include installation of fanless cooling towers, energy efficient pumps etc.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The particulars prescribed under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of employees) Rules, 1975 are not applicable in the case of any of the employees of the Company.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Relation between the Management and its employees has been cordial. Your Directors place on record their appreciation of the efficient and loyal services rendered by the employees of the Company at all levels.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Directors wish to convey their appreciation for the co-operation received from Your Company's bankers and various Government agencies. The Directors also wish to thank the Shareholders, Employees, Customers and Suppliers for their support and co-operation.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Indore Ashutosh A. Maheshwari

The 28th day of May 2012 Chairman


Mar 31, 2010

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 16th Annual Report together with the Audited Statement of accounts of your Company for the year ended 31st March 2010:

(Rs. in Lacs)

FINANCIAL RESULTS :

Particulars 2009-2010 2008-2009

Sales & Other Income 3359.54 4872.06

Total Expenditure 2641.29 4356.68

Profit (loss) before depreciation, and tax 718.25 515.38

Less : Depreciation 159.71 160.02

Provision for Taxation 207.00 135.00

Deferred Tax Liability / (Assets) (27.74) 7.30

Income Tax on completed cases 1.18 0.00

Prior year adjustment 0.97 7.18

Fringe Benefit Tax 0.07 0.98

Profit (Loss) after depreciation & tax 377.07 204.90

Less : Provision for Diminution in the Value of Investment (31.95) 29.82

Profit for the year 409.01 175.08

Add : Balance brought forward 49.18 31.29

Total Profit available for appropriation 458.19 206.37

Proposed Dividend on Preference Shares 37.80 47.25

Tax on Proposed Dividend on Preference Shares 6.42 8.03

Transfer To Redemption Reserve 210.00 105.00

Transitional Liability of Leave Encashment 0.00 3.10

Balance Carried Forward to Balance Sheet 203.97 49.18

DIVIDEND

The Board of Directors decided to declare Dividend on 9% Cumulative Preference Shares for the year ended 31st March 2010 and has decided not to Declare dividend on Equity shares for the year ended 31st March 2010, to conserve the resources of the Company to maintain liquidity.

PERFORMANCE

Companys Overall Performance

During the year under review, your Company has received income from operations amounting to Rs. 3359.54 Lacs as compared to Rs. 4872.06 Lacs in the preivious year. Your Company has earned a profit after tax of Rs. 377.07 Lacs as compared to Rs. 204.90 Lacs in the previous year.

Segment wise Performance

Soya Division

Your Company is proud to inform you that it has completed 11 years of association with ITC Limited (Agri Business Division). Your Company has crushed in total 7720 M.T. (Seven Thousand Seven Hundred & Twenty Metric Ton) Soya seed in the current year, as against 28,000 M. T. (Twenty Eight Thousand Metric Ton) in the previous year inspite of good crops. This is because of international recession and increase in the prices of soya seed and adverse parity in soya seed crusing. This is also due to highly fluctuating supply and prices of the seeds, as well as decrease in the de-oiled cake in the international market.

Welding Division

During the year under review, the revenue of your Companys Welding Division was Rs. 947.13 Lacs as against Rs. 890.90 lacs in the previous year. Its profit of Rs. 350.92 Lacs during this period, against Rs. 410.21 Lacs during the previous year

Real Estate Division

Your company is developing 7.68 Lacs sqare feet land as residential colony in Dewas city, near Indore, which is nearly completion stage. The distance to Dewas from Indore city, is only 32 K.M. and is well connected by National Highway. The colony being developed is in the heart of Dewas and at a walking distance from the railway station. The Company has started selling of the plots. In view of the robust Real Estate scenario in the country, the Company expects to generate good revenues and profits.

Investment Division

As per segment reporting requirements, your company has identified a segment i.e. Investment division and all the activities relating to investment in shares and loans etc. are carried in its investment division. During the year, under review your company has earned income of Rs. 80.56 Lacs from Investment activity.

Biotech Division

Your company has working Biotech project at its existing soya extraction site at village: Dakachya Tehsil: sanwer, District: Indore in view of optimum utilization of available resources to minimize the cost.

REDEMPTION OF PREFERENCE SHARES

Your Company has made provision for redemption of Two Lacs &Ten Thousand (2,10,000), 9% cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs.100/- each during the financial year 2009-10.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS

Outlook

Your Company has three distinct businesses viz. the Soy Extractions & Oil Refining, Welding Electrodes and Real Estate. The modus operandi of these three businesses is different in terms of the nature of the products, customers profile, challenges and growth avenues.

Soya Extraction and Oil Refining Scenario :

As per approximate estimate, there is a record sowing of soybean seed this year. Timely and adequate monsoon and favorable climatic conditions are likely to ensure a record soy crop also in the coming soy season.

Welding Industry Scenario:

In view of the growing industrialization and expenditure on infrastructure, we expect a buoyant demand for welding materials in India.

Real Estate:

The Real Estate scenario is very encouraging in Indore and Dewas and your company has proposed housing project in the heart of the city. The increasing population and residential housing projects are rapidly dotting on the highway connecting Indore and Dewas.

Internal Control System

Your Company has adequate internal control procedures relating to purchase of raw material, stores, components, etc., commensurating with the size of the Company and the nature of its business.

FIXED DEPOSIT

Your Company has not accepted any public deposit under Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 during the year.

DIRECTORS

In accordance with Section 256 of the Companies Act, 1956, Mr. Om Agrawal and Mr. Bhanu Prakash Inani will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment.

AUDITORS

Messrs M. Mehta & Company, Chartered Accountants, Indore, will retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Board proposed their re-appointment as Statutory Auditor to audit the accounts of the Company for the financial year 2010-11. You are requested to consider their re-appointment.

AUDITORS REPORT

Notes on Accounts, referred to in the Auditors Report, are self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further comments or explanations.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Your Company has complied with the requirements of corporate governance as per clause 49 of the Listing Agreements with the Stock Exchanges. A detailed report on Corporate Governance is annexed to this Annual Report. A certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company regarding compliance of conditions of corporate governance has been obtained and is enclosed with this Report,

DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your Directors confirm that

(i) in the preparation of Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed;

(ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies as mentioned in Schedule 26 of the Annual Accounts and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period;

(iii) proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the aforesaid Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

(iv) the annual accounts have been prepared on the going concern basis.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

Information in accordance with the provision of Section 217(l)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 regarding conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo are given in annexure A" forming part of this report. The energy conservation measures implemented during the year include installation of fan-less cooling towers, energy efficient pumps etc.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The particulars prescribed under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of employees) Rules, 1975 are not applicable in the case of any of the employees of the Company.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Relation between the Management and its employees has been cordial. Your Directors place on record their appreciation of the efficient and loyal services rendered by the employees of the Company at all levels.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Directors wish to convey their appreciation for the co-operation received from Your Companys bankers and various Government agencies. The Directors also wish to thank the Shareholders, Employees, Customers and Suppliers for their support and co-operation.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Indore, Om Agrawal

The 28th day of May 2010 Chairman


Mar 31, 2009

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 15th Annual Report of the Company along with the Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2009:

(Rs. in Lacs) FINANCIAL RESULTS

Particulars 2008-2009 2007-2008

Sales & Other Income 4872.06 2284.77

Total Expenditure 4356.68 1718.19

Profit (loss) before depreciation, and tax 515.38 566.58

Less: Depreciation 160.02 151.62

Provision for Taxation 135.00 59.59

Deferred Tax Liability / (Assets) 7.30 7.14

Prior year adjustment 7.18 8.11

Fringe Benefit Tax 0.98 1.28

Profit (Loss) after depreciation & tax 204.90 338.81

Less: Provision for Diminution in the Value of Investment 29.82 (18.65)

Profit for the year 175.08 357.46

Add: . Balance brought forward 31.29 238.06

Total Profit available for appropriation 206.37 595.52

Proposed Dividend on Preference Shares 47.25 66.15

Tax on Proposed Dividend on Preference Shares 8.03 11.24

Transfer To Redemption Reserve 105.00 210.00

Balance Carried Forward to Balance Sheet 46.08 308.13

DIVIDEND

The Board of Directors decided to declare Dividend on 9% Cumulative Preference Shares for the year ended 31st March 2009 and to conserve the resources of the Company and to maintain the liquidity, has decided not to Declare dividend on Equity shares for the year ended 31st March 2009.

PERFORMANCE

Companys Overall Performance

During the year under review, your Company has received income from operations amounting to Rs. 4872.06 Lacs as compared to Rs. 2284.77 Lacs. Your Company has earned a profit after tax of Rs. 204.90 Lacs as compared to Rs. 338.81 Lacs in the previous year.

Segment wise Performance

Soya Division

Your Company is proud to inform you that it has completed 10 years of association with rTC Limited (IBD Division). We have, like in the earlier years, once again received from them two letter of appreciation, copies of which is enclosed in the bala ice sheet. Your Company has crushed 28,000 Thousand M. T. Soya seed in the current year, as against 1,28,000 Lacs M. T. in the previous year. In Spite of good crops this year, the international recession and increase of prices of soya seed, have adversely affecte J the soya seed crushing in the current year.

Welding Division

During the year under review, the revenue of your Companys Welding Division was Rs. 890.90 Lacs as against Rs. 800.08 lacs in the previous year. Its higher profit of Rs. 410.21 Lacs during this period, against Rs. 403.43 lacs during the previous year, is also partially due to higher production output and efficiency which has not only lowered its unit production cost, but has also made it to earn additional incentive.

Real Estate Division

Your company is developing 7.68 Lacs sq. ft. land as residential colony in Dewas city, near Indore, which is likely to be nearly completion stage. The distance of Dewas from Indore city, which is commercial capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh, is only 32 K.M. and is well connected by National Highway. The colony being developed is in the heart of Dewas and at a walking distance from the railway station. The Company has started selling of the plots. In view of the robust Real Estate scenaio in the country, the Company expects to generate good revenues and profits. .

Investment Division

As per segment reporting requirements, your company has identified a segment ie. Investment division and all the activities relating to investment in shares and loans etc. are now carried in its investment division. During the year, your company has earned income of Rs. 40.18 Lacs from Investment activity.

REDEMPTION OF PREFERENCE SHARES

Your Company has made provision for redemption of 1,05,000, 9% cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs.100/- each during the financial year 2008-09.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS

Outlook

Your Company has three distinct businesses viz. the Soy Extractions & Oil Refining, Welding Electrodes and Real Estate. The modus operandi of these three businesses is different in terms of the nature of the products, customers profile, challenges and growth avenues.

Soya Extraction and Oil Refining Scenario :

As per approximate estimate, there is a record sowing of soybean seed this year. Timely and adequate monsoon and favorable climatic conditions are likely to ensure a record soy crop also in coming soy season.

Welding Industry Scenario:

In view of the growing industrialization and expenditure on infrastructure, we expect a buoyant demand for welding materials in India.

Real Estate :

The Real Estate scenario is very encouraging in city area of Indore and Dewas and your company has proposed in the heart of the city. The increasing population and residential housing projects are rapidly dotting on the highway connecting Indore and Dewas.

Internal Control System

Your Company has adequate internal control procedures relating to purchase of raw material, stores, components, etc., commensurate with the size of the Company and the nature of its business.

FIXED DEPOSIT

Your Company has not accepted any public deposit under Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 during tj ie year.

DIRECTORS

In accordance with Section 256 of the Companies Act, 1956, Mr. Santosh Muchhal and Mr. Brij Kishore Jalan will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment.

AUDITORS

Messrs M. Mehta & Company, Chartered Accountants, Indore, will retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Board pn posed their re-appointment as Statutory Auditor to audit the accounts of the Company for the financial year 2009- 10. You are requested to consider their re-appointment

AUDITORS REPORT

The Notes to the Accounts, referred to in the Auditors Report, are self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further comments or explanations.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Your Company has complied with the requirements of corporate governance as per clause 49 of the Listing Agreements with the Stock Exchanges. A detailed report on Corporate Governance is annexed to this Annual Report. A certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company regarding compliance of conditions of corporate governance has been obtained and is enclosed with this Report.

DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your Directors confirm that

(i) in the preparation of Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed;

(ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies as mentioned in Schedule 25 of the Annual Accounts and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period;

(iii) proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the aforesaid Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

(iv) the annual accounts have been prepared on the going concern basis.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND OUTGO

Information in accordance with the provision of Section 217(l)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 regarding conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo are given in annexure A forming part of this report. The energy conservation measures implemented during the year include installation of fan-less cooling towers, energy efficient pumps.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The particulars prescribed under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of employees) Rules, 1975 are not applicable in the case of any of the employees of the Company.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Relation betweer the Management and its employees has been cordial. Your Directors place on record their appreciation of the efficient and loyal services rendered by the employees of the Company at all levels.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Directors wish to convey their appreciation for the co-operation received from Your Companys bankers and various Government agencies. The Directors also wish to thank the Shareholders, Employees, Customers and Suppliers for their support and co-operaion.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Indore, Om Agrawal

The 21st day of August 2009 Chairman

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