Mar 31, 2016
To,
The Members,
The directors have pleasure in presenting their 17th Annual Report with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2016.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial performance of the Company for the year ended on March 31, 2016 is summarized below:
(Rs,in Lacs)
Particulars |
Year ended March 31, 2016 |
Year ended March 31, 2015 |
Revenue from Operation |
13647.42 |
13969.49 |
Other Income |
224.92 |
214.38 |
Total Revenue |
13872.34 |
14184.37 |
Less : Operating Expenditure |
11495.04 |
11135.48 |
Profit from Operations |
2377.30 |
3048.89 |
Less : Financial Charges |
1870.06 |
2131.01 |
Less: Depreciation and Amortization |
2051.31 |
2111.21 |
Profit before tax |
(1544.07) |
(1193.33) |
Less : Provision for taxation |
50.00 |
50.00 |
Less : Deferred tax Liability |
(70.04) |
(122.61) |
Profit after tax |
(1524.03) |
(1120.72) |
Add : Profit brought forward from previous year |
2641.45 |
3977.63 |
Less: Adjustment of Fixed Assets |
- |
(215.46) |
Profit available for appropriation |
1117.42 |
2641.45 |
Profit Carried forward to the Balance Sheet |
1117.42 |
2641.45 |
* Previous year figures have been regrouped and rearranged wherever considered necessary.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
During the financial year 2015-16, your company booked total revenue of '' 13872.34 Lacs as compared to '' 14184.37 Lacs in financial year 2014-15. This year, your company booked operating profit of '' 2377.30 Lacs as compared to '' 3048.89 Lacs in the previous financial year.
DIVIDEND
Looking to the requirement of the funds for internal growth of the Company, the Board of Directors of the Company have decided not to recommend any dividend for the year ended on March 31, 2016.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Management Discussion and Analysis for the year under review as stipulated under Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is included in this report as Annexure-"A".
PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDARY COMPANY
Lov Kush Properties Private Limited, Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company of the Company has not commenced any business operations during the financial year 2015-16. The performance and financial position of the subsidiary are given in Form AOC-1 attached to the Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2016.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accounts of the Lov Kush Properties Private Limited are consolidated with the accounts of the Company in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards AS-21 on consolidated financial statement issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Companies Act, 2013 read with Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The audited consolidated financial statements are provided in this Annual Report.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All transactions entered by the Company during the financial year 2015-16 with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm''s length basis. During the year, the Company had not entered into any transactions with related parties which could be considered as material in accordance with the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions.
The Policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing with related party transactions as approved by the Board may be accessed on the Company''s website at the link: http://www.tgbhotels.com/wp content/uploads/2015/02 /RPT_Po .pdf
Disclosures on related party transactions are set out in note no. 2.24(F) to the financial statements.
DEPOSIT
During the year under review, the Company have not accepted and renewed any deposit from Public within the meaning of Section 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013. All the deposits matured during the year was repaid with '' 1.10 Lacs as principle and interest thereon from time to time. As on March 31, 2016, Deposits of worth '' 9.39 Lacs were yet not matured.
PARTICULARS OF LOAN, GUARANTEE OR INVESTMENT UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The details of loans given, investments made, guarantees given and securities provided under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 have been provided in the notes to the standalone financial statements.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the company which have occurred between March 31, 2016 and the date of this Report.
DIRECTORS AND OTHER KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL 1. CHANGES IN THE COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Mahendra Kumar Bhandari (DIN: 03035629) was appointed as Independent Director of the Company at the last Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 23, 2015 for a term of five years from the date of the 16th Annual General Meeting.
2. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have submitted their declarations of independence as required pursuant to the Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 stating that they meet the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
3. RETIREMENT BY ROTATION
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and in terms of Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Ramesh K. Motiani (DIN: 00515913) will retire by rotation at the Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer himself for re-appointment. The board recommends his appointment.
4. RE-APPOINTMENTS/APPROVALS FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Mr. Devanand G. Somani (DIN: 00515959), Mr. Hemant G. Somani (DIN: 00515853) and Mr. Ramesh K. Motiani (DIN: 00515913) were re-appointed as a Whole-time Directors, designated as Executive Director of the Company in accordance for continuation of their employment at the last Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 23, 2015 for a period of 5(five) years commencing from October 1, 2015.
5. PROFILE OF THE DIRECTORS SEEKING APPOINTMENT / REAPPOINTMENT
As required under Regulation 36 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Particulars of the Director retiring by rotation and seeking appointment / re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting is annexed to the notice convening 17th Annual General Meeting.
6. CHANGES IN OTHER KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Ms. Madhuri Gurwani was appointed as Company Secretary from December 18, 2015 in place of Mr. Kalpesh Mehta, who has resigned on July 22, 2015, and there was no other appointment or cessation of key managerial personnel during the financial year.
AUDITORS STATUTORY AUDITORS
At the Annual General Meeting held on September 23, 2015 the Members approved the appointment of M/s. O. P. Bhandari & Co., Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No. 112633W) as Statutory Auditors to hold office commencing from the Sixteenth Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the Seventeenth Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Board has proposed the re-appointment of M/s O. P. Bhandari & Co., Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office commencing from this Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company. The appointment is accordingly proposed in the Notice of the current Annual General Meeting vide item no. 3 for approval by Members.
Observations of the auditors in their report together with the notes on accounts are self explanatory and therefore, in the opinion of Directors, do not call for any further explanation.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company with the approval of its Board, appointed M/s. R. S. Sharma & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2016. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as Annexure- "B". The report of the Secretarial Auditor is self explanatory.
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has carried out an annual performance evaluation of the Board as well as the working of its Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out is explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has, on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. The Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of the Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the directors confirm that:
a ) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2016, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;
c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) they have 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) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
BOARD MEETINGS
During the year, Seven Board and four Audit Committee Meetings were convened and held. The details of which are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, forming part of the Directors'' Report. The gap between two consecutive meetings was not more than one hundred and twenty days as provided in Section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance requirements under the Act and as stipulated under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. A separate section on detailed report on the Corporate Governance practices followed by the Company along with a certificate from M/s. O. P. Bhandari & Co., Chartered Accountants, confirming the compliance is part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY [CSR]
The Board of Directors of the Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Committee under the Chairmanship of Mr. Narendra G. Somani. Other members of the Committee are Mr. Hemant G. Somani and Mr. Balveermal Singhvi. CSR Committee has recommended to the Board, a CSR Policy, indicating the activities to be undertaken by the Company, which is approved by the Board. The CSR Policy is posted on the website of the Company.
As part of its initiatives under Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR], the Company has contributed for education and eradicating poverty and malnutrition for the year under review. Other details of the CSR activities as required under Section 135 of the Act are given in the CSR Report at Annexure-"C".
INTERNAL CONTROL AND ITS ADEQUACY
The Company has adequate internal controls and processes in place with respect to its financial statements which provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements. These controls and processes are driven through various policies, procedures and certifications. The processes and controls are reviewed periodically. The company''s internal control system is commensurate with its size, scale and complexities of its operations.
MANAGING THE RISKS OF FRAUD, CORRUPTION AND UNETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES
I. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has established vigil mechanism and framed whistle blower policy for Directors and employees to report concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of Company''s Code of Conduct or Ethics Policy. Whistle Blower Policy is disclosed on the website of the Company.
II. TGB BUSINESS CONDUCT POLICY
The Company has framed "TGB Business Conduct Policy". Every employee is required to review and sign the policy at the time of joining and an undertaking shall be given for adherence to the Policy. The objective of the Policy is to conduct the business in an honest, transparent and in an ethical manner.
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
A well-defined risk management mechanism covering the risk mapping, risk exposure, potential impact and risk mitigation process is in place. The objective of the mechanism is to minimize the impact of risks identified and taking advance actions to mitigate it. The mechanism works on the principles of probability of occurrence and impact, if triggered. Discussion on risks and concerns are covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has a policy against sexual harassment and a formal process for dealing with complaints of harassment or discrimination. The said policy is in line with relevant Act passed by the Parliament in 2013. The Company through the policy ensures that all such complaints are resolved within defined timelines. During the year, no cases were reported to the Company.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required under Section 197 of the Act read with Rule 5[1] of The Companies [Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel] Rules, 2014 are given in Annexure-"D".
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The details forming part of the extract of Annual Return in Form MGT-9 as required under Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 is included in this Report as Annexure-"E" and forms an integral part of this Report.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information on conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required to be disclosed under Section 134[3][m] of the Act read with the Companies [Accounts] Rules, 2014, are provided in the Annexure-"F" and forms part of this Report.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
TGB Banquets and Hotels Limited are grateful to the Financial Institutions, Banks and Government Authorities for their continued cooperation, support and guidance. The Company would like to take this opportunity to express sincere thanks to its valued customers for their continued patronage. The Directors express their deep sense of appreciation of all the employees, whose outstanding professionalism, commitment and initiative have made the organizationâs growth and success possible and continue to drive its progress. Finally, the Directors wish to express their gratitude to the Members for their trust and support.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place : Ahmedabad Narendra G. Somani
Date : August 10, 2016 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The directors have pleasure in presenting the Fifteenth Annual Report
together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year
ended March 31, 2014.
Financial Results:
The Company''s financial performance, for the year ended March 31, 2014
is summarized below:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Particulars FY 2013-14 FY 2012-13
Revenue from Operation 15639.43 16401.10
Other Income 195.37 275.10
Total Revenue 15834.80 16676.20
Less : Operating Expenditure 11883.63 12529.03
Profit from Operations 3951.17 4147.17
Less : Financial Charges 2118.10 2095.64
Less: Depreciation and Amortization 1283.73 1292.77
Profit before tax 549.34 758.76
Less : Provision for taxation 105.00 147.00
Less : Deferred tax Liability 259.35 315.55
Profit after tax 184.99 296.21
Add : Profit brought forward from
previous year 3792.64 3496.43
Profit available for appropriation 3977.63 3792.64
Profit Carried forward to the Balance Sheet 3977.63 3792.64
* Previous year figures have been regrouped and rearranged wherever
considered necessary.
Review of Operations:
This year your company booked total revenue of Rs. 15834.80 Lacs as
compared to Rs. 16676.20 Lacs in the previous year, profit from
operations stood at Rs. 3951.17 Lacs during the year as compared to
previous year''s Rs. 4147.17 Lacs.
Name Change:
During the financial year under review, the name of your company has
been changed from Bhagwati Banquets and Hotels Limited to TGB Banquets
and Hotels Limited w.e.f. April 19, 2013.
Consequent upon the name change, the scrip id of the Company on trading
platform of the National Stock Exchange Limited has been changed from
BHAGWATIHO to TGBHOTELS, scrip id on Bombay Stock Exchange remains the
same (532845).
Dividend:
Looking to the requirement of the funds for internal growth of the
Company, the Board of Directors of the Company have decided not to
recommend any dividend for the year ended on March 31, 2014.
Corporate Governance Report:
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges,
Corporate Governance Report, Management Discussion & Analysis and
Auditors'' certificate regarding compliance of Corporate Governance are
made part of the Annual Report.
Directors:
Mr. Mangharam Sumani has resigned as a Director of the Company w.e.f
May 23, 2014. The Board places on record their appreciation for the
valuable guidance and services rendered by him.
Mr. Hemant G. Somani retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and being eligible offers himself for re- appointment as a
director of the Company. His re-appointment is placed before the
shareholders of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Pursuant to Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, your directors are
seeking appointments of Mr. Bakul R. Parikh & Mr. Balveermal Singhvi as
Independent Directors of the Company for a term of 5 years from the
date of the 15th Annual General Meeting.
Further, in terms of Sections 149 & 161 of the Companies Act, 2013, Ms.
Anjali Tolani has been appointed as an additional director of the
Company by the Board in its meeting held on August 09, 2014 and to hold
office up to date of ensuing Annual General Meeting. A resolution is
proposed for her appointment as Independent Director of the Company for
a term of 5 years from the date of the 15th Annual General Meeting.
Profile of all these Directors has been given in the Report on the
Corporate Governance as well as in the Explanatory Statement to the
Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Public Deposits:
During the year under review, the company has accepted Rs. 65.88 Lacs
as public deposits within the meaning of Section 58A of the Companies
Act, 1956. There were no over dues on account of principal or interest
on public deposits. The Company proposes to invite and accept Fixed
Deposits from the shareholders and the public in accordance with
Sections 73 to 76 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Attention of the Members is
invited to the relevant item in the Notice of the Annual General
Meeting and the Explanatory Statement thereto.
Consolidated Financial Statements:
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company are prepared in
accordance with relevant Accounting Standards issued by the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India and forms part of this Annual Report.
Conservation of Energy & Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo:
The particulars required to be disclosed under Section 217(1)(e) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with rules made there under, the company is
not required to give the particulars of energy, since the hotel
industry is not covered under the list of industries required to
provide such information. However the details regarding it are
mentioned in "Annexure A" given at the end of the report.
Subsidiary :
Lov Kush Properties Private Limited is the only subsidiary of the
Company, during the year under review the subsidiary Company has not
commenced any business operations.
In accordance with the General Circular issued by the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, Government of India, the Balance Sheet and other
documents of the subsidiary company are not being attached with the
Balance Sheet of the Company. However, the financial information of the
subsidiary company is disclosed in the Annual Report in compliance with
the said circular. The Company will provide a copy of separate annual
accounts in respect of its subsidiary to any shareholder of the Company
who asks for it and the said annual accounts will also be kept open for
inspection at the Registered Office of the Company.
Particulars of Employees:
During the year, your Company has not employed any individual whose
remuneration falls within the purview of the limits prescribed under
the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with
the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975.
Auditors:
The Auditors of the Company O. P. Bhandari & Co, Chartered Accountants,
retire at the conclusion of the ensuing 15th Annual General Meeting and
have confirmed their eligibility under the provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 & willingness to accept office, if re-appointed. Your Board
recommends their re-appointment as Statutory Auditors of the Company
from the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting till the conclusion
of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The Auditors'' report for the year ended March 31, 2014 and the notes
forming part of the accounts referred to in the Auditors'' Report are
self-explanatory and do not call for any further comment.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, the Directors hereby confirm:
a) That in the preparation of Annual Accounts for the financial year
ended March 31, 2014, the applicable Accounting Standards had been
followed and there are no material departures;
b) That appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and such judgments and estimates have been made that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give true & fair view of the state of
affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2014 and of the profit of the
Company for that period;
c) That the Directors had taken proper & sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of the
Company and for preventing & detecting frauds and other irregularities;
d) That the Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern
basis.
Insurance:
All insuranrable assets of the Company, including buildings, furniture
and fixtures and other insurable assets are adequately insured by the
Company.
Acknowledgments:
Your directors would like to express their appreciation for the
assistance and co-operation received from the financial institutions,
banks, Government authorities, customers, vendors and members during
the year under review.
Your directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of
appreciation for the committed services by the Company''s executives,
staff and workers.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place : Ahmedabad Narendra G. Somani
Date : August 09, 2014 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2013
To, The Members of TGB BANQUETS AND HOTELS LIMITED
(Formerly Known as Bhagwati Banquets And Hotels Limited)
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their Fourteenth Annual
Report on the business and operations of the company together with the
audited results for the financial year ended 31st March, 2013.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs.in Lacs)
Particulars FY 2012-13 FY 2011-12
Revenue From Operation 16401.10 15254.75
Other Income 275.10 154.48
Total Revenue 16676.20 15409.23
Less : Operating Expenditure 12529.03 12045.11
Profit from Operations 4147.17 3364.12
Less : Financial Charges 2095.64 1547.70
Less : Depreciation and Amortization 1292.77 1278.21
Profit before tax 758.76 538.21
Less : Provision for taxation 147.00 77.06
Less : Deferred tax Liabiliy 315.55 428.98
Profit after tax 296.21 32.17
Add : Profit brought
forward from previous year 3496.43 3464.26
Profit Available for appropriation 3792.64 3496.43
Profit Carried forward to the
Balance Sheet 3792.64 3496.43
* Previous year figures have been regrouped and re arranged wherever
considered necessary.
Review of Operations
The year under review was a sluggish year in terms of the economic
growth, largely because of lower GDP growth and higher interest rates &
fluctuation in the currencies, inflation impacting sentiments and
investor''s interest across businesses. This year your company booked
total revenue of Rs. 16676.20 lacs in compared to Rs. 15409.23 Lacs in the
previous year, registering a growth rate of 8.22%. Profit from
operations stood at Rs. 4147.17 lacs during the year compare to previous
financial year Rs. 3364.12 lacs.
Name Change
During the year under review, the name of your company has been changed
from Bhagwati Banquets And Hotels Limited to TGB Banquets And Hotels
Limited w.e.f. 19th April, 2013, pursuant to the resolution passed by
the members at the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 9th March,
2013
Consequent upon the name change, the scrip id of the company on trading
platform of the National Stock Exchange Limited has been changed from
BHAGWATIHO to TGBHOTELS, scrip id on Bombay Stock Exchange remains the
same.
Dividend
Looking to the requirement of the funds for the activities of the
company, the Board of Directors of the company have decided not to
recommend any dividend for the year ended on 31st March, 2013.
Management Discussion & Analysis Report
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, as required under Clause
49 of the Listing Agreement with the stock exchanges, forms parts of
this report.
Corporate Governance Report
The Corporate Governance Report, as stipulated under Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement, forms part of this Report. The requisite certificate
from the Statutory Auditors of the company M/s. O.P. Bhandari & Co.,
Chartered Accountants, confirming compliance with the conditions of
Corporate Governance as stipulated under the aforesaid Clause 49, is
attached to Corporate Governance Report. Directors
Pursuant to Section 255 & 256 of the Companies Act, 1956 and Articles
of Association of the company, Mr. Devanand G. Somani and Mr. Ramesh
K. Motiani, Directors, who retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for re-
appointment. Brief profiles of the directors proposed to be re-
appointed and other details as stipulated under Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement are provided in the Notice for convening the Annual
General Meeting. All other directors continue to hold their office.
Public Deposits
During the year under review, the company has not accepted any deposits
within the meaning of Section 58-A of the Companies Act, 1956
Consolidated Financial Statements
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the company and its
subsidiaries, prepared in accordance with applicable accounting
standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
forms part of the Annual Report. The Audited Consolidated Financial
Statements along with the Auditors'' Report have been annexed to this
Annual Report.
Conservation of Energy & Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
The particulars required to be disclosed under section 217(1)(e) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with rules made there under, the company is
not required to give the particulars of energy, since the hotel
industry is not covered under the list of industries required to
provide such information. However the details regarding it are
mentioned in "Annexure A" given at the end of the report. Auditors
The Auditors, M/s. O. P. Bhandari & Co, Chartered Accountants, hold
office until the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting
and are eligible for re-appointment. Certificate from the Auditors has
been received to the effect that their re- appointment, if approved,
would be within the limits prescribed under section 224(1B) of the
Companies Act, 1956 and they are not disqualified for re- appointment
within the meaning of Section 226 of the said Act.
The Auditors'' report for the year ended 31st March, 2013 and the notes
forming part of the accounts referred to in the Auditors'' Report are
self-explanatory and it does not contain any reservation, qualification
or adverse remarks.
Particulars of Employees
In term of the provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act,
1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as
amended, the names and other particulars of the employees are as under:
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
In accordance with the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, your Directors confirmed:
a) That in the preparation of Annual Accounts for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2013, the applicable Accounting Standards had been
followed and there are no material departures;
b) That appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and such judgments and estimates have been made that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give true & fair view of the state of
affairs of the company as at 31st March, 2013 and of the profit of the
company for that period
c) That the Directors had taken proper & sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of the
company and for preventing & detecting frauds and other irregularities.
d) That the Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern
basis.
Insurance
All insurable assets of the company, including buildings, furniture and
fixtures and other insurable assets are adequately insured by the
company.
Listing
The Equity Shares of the company are presently listed at the Bombay
Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India
Limited (NSE). The company has duly paid the annual listing fees as
required by the Listing Agreement up to 31st March, 2014 to BSE and
NSE. Adequate care is being taken to comply with all the norms and
guidelines as per applicable provisions of the Listing Agreement with
the company.
Acknowledgments
Your directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for
assistance and co-operation received from the vendors and stakeholders
including financial institutions, banks, Central and State Government
authorities, customers and other business associates, who have extended
their valuable and sustained support to encouragement during the year
under review.
Your directors place on record their deep sense of appreciation to its
valued clients and customers and to all the employees whose outstanding
professionalism, commitment and initiative has made the organisation''s
growth and success possible and continue to drive its progress.
Finally, the directors wish to express their gratitude to the members
for their trust and support.
For and on behalf of the
Board of Directors
Place: Ahmedabad Narendra G. Somani
Date : 5th August, 2013 (Chairman & Managing Director)
Mar 31, 2012
The Members,
BHAGWATI BANQUETS AND HOTELS LIMITED
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Thirteenth Annual Report
together with the Audited Accounts of the Company along with report of
Auditors' thereon in respect of the year ended 31st March, 2012:
Financial Results ( Rs. in Lacs)
Particulars Year ended Year ended
31.03.2012 31.03.2011
Total Income 15409.23 12385.67
Profit from Operations 3364.12 2605.59
Less: Financial Charges 1547.70 667.77
Less: Depreciation and Amortization 1278.21 453.82
Profit before tax 538.21 1484.00
Less: Provision for taxation 60.00 280.00
Less: Deferred tax Liability 428.98 290.06
Less: Income Tax for earlier years 36.33 0.00
Add: Excess Provision written back 19.27 43.70
Profit after tax 32.17 957.64
Profit brought forward from
previous year 3464.26 2847.00
Profit Available for appropriation 3496.43 3804.64
Less: Proposed Dividend on Equity
Shares [Rs. 1 per share (10%)] - 292.86
Less : Dividend Distribution Tax - 47.52
Profit Carried forward to the
Balance Sheet 3496.43 3464.26
* Previous year figures have been regrouped and re arranged wherever
considered necessary.
PERFORMANCE AND REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
During the year under review, total income increased to Rs.15409.23 Lacs
from Rs.12385.67 Lacs in the previous year, registering a growth rate of
24.41%. Profit from operations stood at Rs. 3364.12 lacs during the year
compare to previous fiscal's Rs. 2605.59 lacs.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
Necessary measures have been taken to comply with the requirements of
the Listing Agreements with the Stock Exchanges where the Company's
Shares are listed. The report on Corporate Governance is included as a
part of Directors' Report. A report on Corporate Governance as stated
above, along with a certificate of compliance from the Auditors, forms
part of this Annual Report. Management Discussion and Analysis Report
has been enclosed herewith in Annexure "A" and forming part of the
Directors' Report.
DIRECTORS
In terms of the provisions of Section 255 and 256 of the Companies Act,
1956 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Hemant G. Somani
and Mr. Bakul Parikh, directors of the Company retire at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
reappointment.
APPOINTMENT/ RESIGNATION OF DIRECTORS
Name of Director Appointment/Resignation Date
Mr. Ganesh K. Resigned 05/05/2012
Mr. Balveermal Singhvi Appointed 14/08/2012
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, Board of Directors of the company hereby state & confirm
that:
a) in the preparation of Annual Accounts for the financial year
2011-12, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed and
there are no material departures;
b) that they have selected such Accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give true & fair view of the state of affairs of the
company at the end of the financial year (31st March, 2012) and of the
profit/ loss of the Company for that period .
c) that they have taken proper & sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing & detecting frauds and irregularities.
d) that they have prepared the Annual Accounts for 2011-12 on a going
concern basis.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Pursuant to section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
rules made there under, the company is not required to give the
particulars of energy, since the hotel industry is not covered under
the list of industries required to provide such information. However
the details regarding it are mentioned in "Annexure A" given at the end
of the report.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposits from Public and as
such, no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as of the
balance sheet date.
The Company do accept Fixed Deposit from directors, employees, members
as well as public in the current financial year in accordance with the
provisions of section 58A & other applicable sections & and rules
relating thereto.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In compliance with the applicable Clauses of the Listing Agreements
with the Stock Exchanges, the Company has prepared Consolidated
Financial Statements as per the Accounting Standard on Consolidated
Financial Statements (AS 21) issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India. The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
along with the Auditors' Report have been annexed to this Annual
Report.
AUDITORS
M/s O. P. Bhandari & Co, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, retires at
the ensuing Annual General Meeting and is eligible for reappointment.
The Company has received a certificate from them that their appointment
if approved by the shareholders would be within the ceiling prescribed
under section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956. The members are
requested to appoint auditors to hold office until the conclusion of
the next Annual General Meeting of the Company.
AUDITORS' REPORT
The Auditors' report for the year ended 31st March, 2012 and the notes
forming part of the accounts referred to in the Auditors' Report are
self-explanatory and it does not contain any reservation, qualification
or adverse remark.
INSURANCE
All insurable interests of the Company, including buildings, furniture
and fixtures and other assets are adequately insured by the Company.
LISTING
The Equity Shares of the Company are presently listed at the Bombay
Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited
(NSE). The Company has duly paid the Annual listing fees as required by
the Listing agreement up to 31st March, 2013 to BSE and NSE. Adequate
care is being taken to comply with all the norms and guidelines as per
applicable provisions of the Listing Agreement with the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Directors of your company are thankful to State Bank of India, ICICI
Bank Ltd. as well as other Banks and Financial institutions for meeting
long term and working capital requirements of the Company's extended
operations.
The directors are also thankful to the Central and State Governments
and other Government agencies & authorities for their continuous
co-operation and assistance.
Directors would like to place on record their deep sense of
appreciation and thanks to Shareholders for their valuable trust in the
company's performance and for their support and encouragement, enabling
the company to venture in to various upcoming projects and spread its
wings globally, the customers for their confidence in the hospitality
services of the company, the business associates and suppliers for
their valuable assistance and support and complete co-operation, and
the employees for their outstanding performance.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place : Ahmedabad Narendra Somani
Date : 14th August, 2012 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2011
The Members,
BHAGWATI BANQUETS AND HOTELS LIMITED
The Directors are pleased to present the Twelfth Annual Report
together with the Audited Accounts of the Company along with report of
Auditor's thereon in for the year ended 31st March, 2011:
Financial Results (Amount Rs. in Lacs)
Particulars Year ended Year ended
31.03.2011 31.03.2010
Total Income 12385.67 8862.94
Profit from Operations 2613.97 2032.77
Less: Financial Charges 676.14 231.26
Less: Depreciation and Amortization 453.82 200.01
Profit before tax 1484.00 1601.50
Less: Provision for taxation 280.00 566.00
Less: Deferred tax Liability 290.06 43.16
Less: Income Tax for earlier years 0.00 16.29
Add: Excess Provision written back 43.70 0.00
Profit after tax 957.64 976.04
Profit brought forward from previous year 2847.00 2212.46
Profit Available for appropriation 3804.64 3188.50
Less : Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares
( Rs. 1 per share ( 10%) 292.86 292.86
Less : Dividend Distribution Tax 47.52 48.64
Profit Carried forward to the Balance Sheet 3464.26 2847.00
*Previous year figures have been regrouped and re-arranged wherever
considered necessary.
PERFORMANCE AND REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
During the year under review, total income increased to Rs. 12385.67
Lacs from Rs. 8862.94 Lacs in the previous year, registering a growth
rate of 39.75 % the profit before taxes amounts to Rs. 1484.00 Lacs as
against Rs. 1601.50 Lacs in the previous year.
Net Profit after tax stood at Rs. 957.64 Lacs during the year compared
to previous fiscal's Rs. 976.04 Lacs.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors of your Company has recommended a dividend of
Rs. 1 /- per share (10%) for the year ended on 31st March, 2011 which
is subject to approval of the shareholders of the Company at ensuing
Annual General Meeting. The dividend, if declared and paid, will absorb
a sum of Rs. 3,40,38,118 /- including distribution tax thereon.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
Necessary measures have been taken to comply with the requirements of
the Listing Agreements with the Stock Exchanges where the Company's
Shares are listed. The report on Corporate Governance is included as a
part of Directors Report. A report on Corporate Governance as stated
above, along with a certificate of compliance from the Auditors, forms
part of this Annual Report. Management Discussion and Analysis Report
has been enclosed herewith as per Annexure "A" and forming part of the
Directors' Report.
FUTURE OUTLOOK
The project, for which public issue was made, in spite of various
external adverse situations, has commenced its operations in full
swing. Various initiatives were taken by management to counter the
adverse situations and ensure smooth commencement and functioning of
this project.
This landmark project of your Company has fully commenced at Surat,
being the first and only 5-star hotel in India to go completely
vegetarian. The details of the said property mentioned as below:
It's the biggest 5- star hotel of Gujarat. The Surat project is a
massive structure with 6,00,000 sq. ft. built up area with
state-of-the-art Banquet Halls of various sizes for conventions and
banquets with capacity of 200 to 5000 people and an ultra-modern club.
The Surat property consists of two divisions, main Hotel building
having 170 luxurious rooms and other division having a discotheque, an
Elite class club, banquet hall & convention centre having space of
55,000 sq. ft. & lush green lawns of 51,100 sq ft.
DIRECTORS
In terms of the provisions of Section 255 and 256 of the Companies Act,
1956 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Mangharam Sumani
and Mr. Rajratan Singhvi, directors of the Company retire at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
reappointment.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, Board of Directors of the company hereby state & confirm
that:
a) in the preparation of Annual Accounts for the financial year 2010-11
the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed and there are no
material departures;
b) that they have selected such Accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give true & fair view of the state of affairs of the
company at the end of the financial year (31st March, 2011) and of the
profit/ loss of the Company for that period .
c) that they have taken proper & sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing & detecting frauds and irregularities.
d) that they have prepared the Annual Accounts for 2010-11 on a going
concern basis.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information pursuant to the provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 2011 along with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Amendment
Rules, 2011 is as under:
Sr. Name,
Qualification
and Designation & Remuneration
In Date of Experi
-ence Particu
lars of % of
share
No. Age (in
years) Nature of
Duty Rs. (P.A.) Commenc
-ement (in
Years) Last holdi
-ng
of
employ
-ment Employ
-ment
1. Narendra
Somani, Chairman & 60,00,000 1-10-2005 24 N.A. 26.38%
F.Y. B.com
(45) Managing
Director
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Pursuant to section 217(1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
rules made there under, the company is not required to give the
particulars of energy, since the hotel industry is not covered under
the list of industries required to provide such information. However
the details regarding it are mentioned in "Annexure A" given at the end
of the report.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposits from Public and as
such, no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as of the
balance sheet date.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In compliance with the applicable Clauses of the Listing Agreements
with the Stock Exchanges, the Company has prepared Consolidated
Financial Statements as per the Accounting Standard on Consolidated
Financial Statements (AS 21) issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India. The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
along with the Auditors' Report have been annexed to this Annual
Report.
AUDITORS
M/s O. P. Bhandari & Co, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, retire at
the ensuing Annual General Meting and are eligible for reappointment.
The Company has received a certificate from them that their appointment
if approved by the shareholders would be within the ceiling prescribed
under section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956. The members are
requested to appoint auditors to hold office until the conclusion of
the next Annual General Meeting of the Company.
AUDITORS' REPORT
The Auditors' report for the year ended 31st March, 2011 and the notes
forming part of the accounts referred to in the Auditors' Report are
self-explanatory and it does not contain any reservation, qualification
or adverse remark.
INSURANCE
All insurable interests of the Company, including buildings, furniture
and fixtures and other insurable interest are adequately insured by the
Company.
LISTING
The Equity Shares of the Company are presently listed at the Bombay
Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited
(NSE). The Company has duly paid the Annual listing fees as required by
the Listing agreement up to 31st March, 2012 to BSE and NSE. Adequate
care is being taken to comply with all the norms and guidelines as per
applicable provisions of the Listing Agreement with the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Directors of your company are thankful to State Bank of India as well
as other Banks and Financial institutions for meeting long term and
working capital requirements of Company's extended operations.
The directors are also thankful to the Central and State Governments
and other Government agencies & authorities for their continuous
co-operation and assistance.
Directors would like to place on record their deep sense of
appreciation and thanks to Shareholders for their valuable trust in the
company's performance and for their support and encouragement, enabling
the company to venture in to various upcoming projects and spread its
wings globally, the customers for their confidence in the hospitality
services of the company, the business associates and suppliers for
their valuable assistance and support and complete co-operation, and
the employees for their outstanding performance.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place : Ahmedabad Narendra Somani
Date : 13.08.2011 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have pleasure in presenting herewith the Eleventh Annual
Report together with the Audited Statement of Accounts and the
Auditors Report in respect of the year ended 31st March, 2010.
FINANCIAL RESULTS (Rupees in Lacs)
Particulars Year ended Year ended
31.03.2010 31.03.2009
Total Income 8862.94 6922.43
Profit from Operations 2032.77 1932.42
Less : Financial Charges 231.26 353.35
Less : Depreciation and Amortization 200.01 286.35
Profit before tax 1601.50 1292.72
Less : Provision for taxation 566.00 213.52
Less : Provision for Fringe Benefit Tax 0.00 4.08
Less : Deferred tax Liability 43.16 110.57
Less : Income Tax for earlier years 16.29 3.43
Add : Excess Provision written back 0.00 0.00
Profit after tax 976.04 961.11
Profit brought forward from previous year2212.47 1251.35
Less : Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares 292.86 0.00
Less : Dividend Distribution Tax 48.64 0.00
Profit Available for appropriation 2847.01 2212.46
DIVIDEND :
Your directors recommend dividend @ 10% (Rs.1 per share of Rs. 10/-
each) for the year ended March 31, 2010 subject to approval of members
in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
PERFORMANCE :
During the year under review, total income increased to Rs. 8862.94
lacs from Rs. 6922.43 lacs in the previous year, registering a growth
rate of 28.03 %. The profit before taxes amounts to Rs.1601.50 lacs as
against Rs.1292.72 Lacs in the previous year.
Net Profit after tax stood at Rs.976.04 lacs during the year compared
to previous fiscals Rs. 961.11 lacs registering 1.55 % growth.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT :
Necessary measures have been taken to comply with the requirements of
the Listing Agreements with the Stock Exchanges where the Companys
Shares are listed. The report on Corporate Governance is included as a
part of Directors Report. A report on Corporate Governance as stated
above, along with a certificate of compliance from the Auditors, forms
part of this Annual Report. Management Discussion and Analysis Report
has been enclosed herewith as per Annexure "A" and forming part of the
Directors Report.
FUTURE OUTLOOK
The project for which the public issue was made was expected to go for
commercial run in 2008-09 but there was considerable delay due to
various reasons like increase in size of the project to almost double,
water sippage in the basement in the first monsoon due to vicinity of
sea, non-availability of skilled labour for the state - of - the - art
project, delayed delivery of imported items for the project, delay in
availability of power by GEB without which your Company had to suffer a
lot.
The Surat project is a massive structure with 6,00,000 sq. ft. built up
area with state - of - the - art Banquet Halls of various sizes for
conventions and banquets with capacity of 200 to 5000 people and an
ultra-modern club. The project will have 170 rooms, auditorium,
discotheque, banquet hall & convention centre of 55,000 sq. ft. & party
lawns of 75,000 sq. ft. Banquet facilities have already started.
DIRECTORS
In terms of the provisions of Section 255 and 256 of the Companies Act,
1956 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Devanand Somani
and Mr. Ramesh Motiani, directors retire at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and being eligible offers themselves for reappointment. All
other directors continue to hold their office.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, Board of Directors of the company hereby state & confirm
that:
a) in the preparation of Annual Accounts for the year 2009-10 the
applicable Accounting Standards had been followed and there are no
material departures;
b) that they have selected such Accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give true & fair view of the state of affairs of the
company at the end of the financial year (31st March, 2010) and of the
profit/ loss of the Company for that period .
c) that they have taken proper & sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing & detecting frauds and irregularities.
d) that they have prepared the Annual Accounts for 2009-10 on a going
concern basis.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any Deposits from Public and as such, no
amount of principal or interest was outstanding as of the balance sheet
date.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In compliance with the applicable Clauses of the Listing Agreements
with the Stock Exchanges, the Company has prepared Consolidated
Financial Statements as per the Accounting Standard on Consolidated
Financial Statements (AS 21) issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India. The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
along with the Auditors Report have been annexed to this Annual
Report.
AUDITORS
M/s O. P. Bhandari & Co, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, retire at
the ensuing Annual general Meting and are eligible for reappointment.
The Company has received a certificate from them that their appointment
if approved by the shareholders would be within the ceiling prescribed
under section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956. The members are
requested to appoint auditors to hold office until the conclusion of
the next Annual General Meeting of the Company.
AUDITORS REPORT
The Auditors report for the year ended 31st March, 2010 and the notes
forming part of the accounts referred to in the Auditors Report are
self-explanatory and give complete information.
INSURANCE
All insurable interests of the Company including, buildings, furniture
and fixtures and other insurable interest are adequately insured.
LISTING
The Equity Shares of the Company are presently listed at the Bombay
Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited
(NSE). The Company has duly paid the Annual listing fees up to 31st
March, 2010 to BSE and NSE. Adequate care is being taken to comply
almost all the norms and guidelines as per applicable provisions of the
Listing Agreement with the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Your Company and Directors are thankful to State Bank of India for
meeting long term and working capital requirements of Companys
extended operations and various coming projects implementations.
The Directors are thankful to the Central and State Governments and
other Government Agencies & Authorities for their continuous
co-operation and assistance.
Directors would like to place on record their deep sense of
appreciation and thanks to Shareholders for their valuable trust in the
Companys performance and for their support and encouragement, enabling
the Company to venture in to various upcoming projects and spread its
wings globally, Customers for their confidence in the hospitality
services of the Company, Business Associates, Suppliers for their
valuable assistance and support and throughout co-operation, Employees
for their outstanding performance.
For & on behalf of the Board
Place : Ahmedabad Narendra Somani
Date : 02.09.2010 Chairman
Mar 31, 2009
The Directors have pleasure in presenting herewith the Tenth Annual
Report together with the Audited Statement of Accounts and the
Auditors Report in respect of the year ended 31st March, 2009.
FINANCIAL RESULTS (Rupees in Lacs)
Particulars Year ended Year ended
31.03.2009 31.03.2008
Total Income 6922.43 6271.98
Profit from Operations 1932.42 1927.33
Less: Financial Charges 353.35 175.44
Less: Depreciation and Amortization 286.35 251.27
Profit before tax 1292.72 1500.62
Less : Provision for taxation 213.52 475.00
Less : Provision for Fringe Benefit Tax 4.08 4.22
Less : Deferred tax Liability 110.57 2.08
Less : Income Tax for earlier years 3.43 0.01
Add : Excess Provision written back 0.00 3.23
Profit after tax 961.11 1000.85
Profit brought forward from previous year 1251.35 590.14
Profit Available for appropriation 2212.46 1251.36
PERFORMANCE:
During the year under review, total income increased to Rs. 6922.43
Lacs from Rs. 6271.98 lacs in the previous year, registering a growth
of 10.37%. The profit before depreciation and taxes Rs. 1292.72 lacs as
against Rs. 1500.62 lacs in the previous year. Net Profit after tax
stood at Rs. 961.11 Lacs during the year compared to previous years
Rs.1000.85 Lacs.
DIVIDEND:
Your directors do not recommend any dividend for the year under review.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your company is in compliance with the requirement and disclosures with
respect to the Code of Corporate Governance as required under Clause 49
of the listing Agreement entered into with the Stock Exchanges. As a
listed company, necessary measures are taken to comply with the Listing
Agreements with the Stock Exchanges. A report on Corporate Governance
as stated above, along with a certificate of compliance from the
Auditors, forms part of this Annual Report. Management Discussion and
Analysis Report has been enclosed herewith as per Annexure "A" which
forms a part of the Directors Report.
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION :
The completion and commencement of the hotel project at Surat in terms
of the prospectus has been delayed on account of the reasons beyond the
control of the company and the revised project is likely to be
commenced within few months to come. However, sufficient progress has
been made and deployment done and we expect a world class hotel and
convention centre to come up soon at Surat.
DIRECTORS
In terms of the provisions of Section 255 and 256 of the Companies Act,
1956 and Articles of Association of the company, Mr. Ganesh K and Mr.
Bakul Parikh, directors retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and being eligible offered themselves for reappointment. All other
directors continue to hold their office.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no
amount of principal or interest was outstanding as on the balance sheet
date. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In compliance with the applicable Clauses of the Listing Agreements
with the Stock Exchanges, the Company has prepared Consolidated
Financial Statements as per the Accounting Standard on Consolidated
Financial Statements (AS 21) issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India. The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
along with the Auditors Report have been annexed to this Annual
Report.
AUDITORS
M/s O. P. Bhandari & Co, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, retire at
the ensuing Annual general Meting and are eligible for reappointment.
The Company has received a certificate from them that their appointment
if approved by the shareholders would be within the ceiling prescribed
under section 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956. The members are
requested to appoint auditors to hold office until the conclusion of
the next Annual General Meeting of the Company.
AUDITORS REPORT
The Auditors report for the year ended 31st March, 2009 and the notes
forming part of the accounts referred to in the Auditors Report are
self-explanatory and give complete information.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
There information pursuant to the provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules, 1975 is as under:
Sr. Name Age Qualification Experience Designation Remuneration
Yrs. /Nature of Rs.
Duties
1 Narendra Somani 43 F. Y. Bcom. 23 Chairman 24,00,000
Cum Managing
Director
Sr. Date of Particulars % of
commence- last Eq.
ment of employ- Shares
employment ment held
1 1-10-2005 N.A. 21.55
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
Pursuant to section 217(1) (e) of the Companies Act 1956 read with
rules made there under, the company is not required to give the
particular of energy. Since the hotel industry is not covered under the
list of industries required to provide such information.
During the year, Company commissioned a 1.25MW Windmill Village
Panchetiya, under district Kutch, Gujarat. The energy generated by wind
mill was 874319KWH.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, Board of Directors of the company hereby state & confirm
that:
a) In the preparation of Annual Accounts for the year 2008-09 the
applicable Accounting Standards had been followed and there are no
material departures;
b) That they have selected such Accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give true & fair view of the state of affairs of the
company at the end of the financial year (31st March, 2009) and of the
profit/ loss of the Company for that period .
c) That they have taken proper & sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing & detecting frauds and irregularities.
d) That they have prepared the Annual Accounts for 2008-09 on a going
concern basis.
INSURANCES
All insurable interests of the Company including, buildings, furniture
and fixtures and other insurable interest are adequately insured.
LISTING
The Equity shares of the Company are presently listed at the Bombay
Stock Exchange Limited (BSE), and National Stock Exchange of India
Limited (NSE). The Company has duly paid the Annual listing fees up to
3151 March, 2010 to BSE and NSE. Adequate care is being taken to comply
almost all the norms and guidelines as per applicable provisions of the
Listing Agreement with the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Your Company and Directors are thankful to Indian Overseas Bank, Axis
Bank, State Bank of India and other public sector and private sector
banks for meeting long term and working capital requirements of
Companys extended operations and various coming projects
implementations.
The Directors are thankful to the Central and State Governments and
other Government Agencies & Authorities for their continuous
co-operation and assistance.
Directors would like to place on record their deep sense of
appreciation and thanks to Shareholders for their valuable trust in the
Companys performance and for their support and encouragement, enabling
the Company to venture in to various upcoming projects and spread its
wings globally, Customers for their confidence in the hospitality
services of the Company, Business Associates, Suppliers for their
valuable assistance and support and throughout co-operation, Employees
for their outstanding performance.
For & on behalf of the Board
Place : Ahmedabad Narendra Somani
Date : 31-07-2009 Chairman
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