Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members
The Directors have immense pleasure in presenting their 20th Annual
Report on the business and operations of the Company along with the
audited Accounts and Auditor''s Report for the financial year ended on
31st March, 2014.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Standalone and consolidated performance of the company for the
financial year ended on 31st March, 2014 is summarized below:
(Rs. in Lacs) (Rs. in Lacs)
PARTICULARS CONSOLIDATED STANDALONE
2013-14 2013-14 2012-13
1. Income from Operations 158.93 158.93 754.88
2. Total Expenses 315.02 314.61 881.80
3. Profit/(Loss) from operations
before other Income, finance
costs and exceptional items (1-2) (156.09) (155.68) (126.92)
4. Other Income 132.60 132.59 93.59
5. Profit/(Loss) from ordinary
activities before finance costs,
exceptional items and Tax (3 4) (23.49) (23.09) (33.33)
6. Finance cost 3.42 3.42 39.75
7. Profit/(Loss) from ordinary
activities after finance costs but
before exceptional items
and Tax (5-6) (26.91) (26.49) (73.08)
8. Taxation (including FBT &
Deferred Taxation) - - -
9. Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax
& exceptional items (7-8) (26.91) (26.49) (73.08)
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
During the Financial Year 2013-14, the gross receipts from Operations
of the Company were Rs. 158.93 lacs as compared to Rs. 754.83 lacs in
the financial year 2012-13 whereas the profit or (Loss) after tax &
exceptional items for the FY 2013-14 were Rs. (26.49) lacs as against
Rs. (73.08) lacs in the financial year 2012-13 and the consolidated
gross receipts from Operations of the Company was Rs. 158.93 lacs and
the profit or (Loss) after tax & exceptional items were Rs. (26.91)
lacs for the year ended 31st March, 2014.
TRANSFER TO RESERVE
There is no amount proposed to be transferred in reserve as there is no
profit at the year ended as on 31st March, 2014.
DIVIDEND
Due to non availability of distributable profits, your Directors do not
recommend any dividend for the financial year 2013-14.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not invited or accepted any fixed deposit from the
public during the financial year 2013-14.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
a) Retire by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act,
2013 and as per Article 89 of the Articles of Association of the
Company, Mr. Vinod Kumar Gupta (DIN 00193202) Director of the Company
retires by rotation at the ensuring Annual General Meeting and being
eligible offer himself for re-appointment as per Article 90 of the
Articles of Association of the Company.
b) Resignation of Director
During the financial year 2013-14, Ms. Anita Kumari, Whole Time
Director has resigned from the Board w.e.f. 12th March, 2014. The Board
accepted the same and put on record the appreciation of her
contribution towards the Company during her tenure.
c) Change in Designation
Mr. Manish Jatia was appointed as director of the Company w.e.f. 30th
May, 2013, During the year the designation of Mr. Manish Jatia was
changed from Director to Whole Time Director of the Company w.e.f. 26th
March, 2014 after receiving of his consent for the post of Whole Time
Director on such remuneration decided by the Board of the Company.
d) Appointment of Additional Director
Mr. V Siva Subbu was appointed as Additional Director at the Board of
Directors Meeting held on 26th March, 2014, The Board received notice
from a member proposing the candidature of Mr. V Siva Subbu for the
office of Director u/s 149, 150, 152 of the Companies Act, 2013. The
Board recommends his appointment as an Independent Director of the
Company, not liable to retire by rotation.
The Details are furnished in Explanatory Statement annexed to the
Notice calling AGM.
NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
During the year, Board of Directors of the Company were met six (6)
times on 30th May 2013, 13th August, 2013, 30th August, 2013, 14th
November, 2013, 7th February, 2014 and 26th March, 2014.
REMUNERATION AND NOMINATION COMMITTEE
The Board constituted the Remuneration committee in year 2005, now it
has been renamed as Remuneration and Nomination Committee in compliance
of section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. The terms of reference of
the committee were also extended so as to formulate remuneration policy
for appointment and remuneration of the directors including their
qualifications, independence and other incidental matters thereto,
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
As per section 186 of the Companies act 2013, the particulars of loans,
guarantees and investments for the year ended on 31st March, 2014 are
as follows:
Particulars F.Y. 2013-14 F.Y. 2012-13
(in Rs.) (in Rs.)
Long term loan & advances 1,260,280 1,212,102
Non-current Investment 70,250 70,250
PARTICULARS OF RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year under review, there were no related party transactions
as per section 188 of the Companies Act 2013.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS REPORT
M/s Rajvanshi and Associates, Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors
of the Company, retires at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and
have confirmed their eligibility and that reappointment, if made, would
be within the prescribed limits under Section 139 of Companies Act,
2013 and that they are not disqualified for such re- appointment within
the meaning of the Act.
There are no reservations, qualifications or adverse remarks contained
in the auditor''s Report attached to the balance sheet as at 31st March,
2014. Information referred in the Auditor''s Report are self explanatory
and don''t call for any further comments.
Your Board recommends their re-appointment for tenure of 5 years from
the conclusion of this AGM till the conclusion of 25th AGM of the
company to be held in the calendar year 2019.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
Zyden Gentec Hong Kong Limited is wholly owned Subsidiary of Company
having its registered Office at Unit 801, 8th Floor, 20 Queen''s Road
central, Hong Kong. The Statement as per section 212 of Companies Act
1956 (129 of Companies Act 2013), disclosure of Zyden Gentec Hong Kong
Limited attached along with consolidated financial statement.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Company has complied with all the mandatory requirements of
Corporate Governance as per Clause 49 of Listing Agreement specified by
Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI). As required by the said
clause, a separate section of Corporate Governance, forms part of the
Annual Report of the Company, A certificate from M/s V. M. &
Associates, Company Secretaries in Practice, confirming compliance of
conditions of Corporate Governance, is annexed with this report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
A detailed discussion on the industrial structure, development,
opportunities, threats, review of operational performance and risks, as
required under the Listing Agreement with stock exchanges, forms part
of this report and is annexed herewith.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
A. Conservation of energy:
I. Energy conservation measures taken:
Energy conservation has a direct impact on the cost of the product, so
high priority is given on to in all our locations. Manufacturing
process parameters are continuously monitored by experienced &
qualified technicians & engineers for better & efficient output leading
directly & indirectly to energy efficient environment.
II. Additional investments and proposal, if any, being implemented for
reduction of consumption of energy:
i. HT line & connections installed in place of LT.
ii. New temperature indicators installed for better monitoring.
iii. Replaced all of old pipe lines & fittings and new Insulations
done.
iv. 180 KVA DG Set.
III. Impact of above measures on the cost of production of goods:
i. The above measures helped to improve the energy management and
consequently to reduce the cost.
B. Technology absorption:
The manufacturing technology is indigenous. The company has in-house
Research & Development facilities.
C. Research & development:
I. Specific areas In which R & D carried out by the Company:
Developments of new compounds, products like Oxybutynin Hydro Chloride
USP, Tolnaftate EP USP, Isopropamide Iodide USP, Rosuvastatin Calcium
during the year and a couple of products are ready to start commercial
production.
II. Benefits derived as a result of above R & D:
Developments of new products and improved quality of existing products
and compounds, resulting in better profits and helped in creating good
clientele.
III. Future Plan of Action:
To keep a continuous focus on development of new compounds & products.
IV. Expenditure on R & D:
During the financial year 2013-14 expenditure incurred regarding
research and development were Rs. 66,000/- only.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO
The foreign exchange earnings during the financial year 2013-14 is Rs.
27,25,383/- and import was nil as there was no import during the year.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the Employees of the company were in receipt of the
remuneration exceeding the limits prescribed under section 217(2A) of
the Companies Act, 1956, as amended, during the financial year 2013-14.
ISSUE OF FOREIGN CURRENCY CONVERTIBLE BONDS
The company has not issued any Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds
during the financial year 2013-14.
LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGE
The Equity Shares of your company continue to be listed on Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited and the annual listing fees for the financial year
2014-15 have been paid.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
The trading in equity shares of your company is in dematerialization
form. As on the date 30th August, 2014 (date of last benpose), equity
shares representing 98.59% of equity shares are in dematerialization
form.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME
The Company has not issued any stock options for its employees during
financial year 2013-14.
LOANS ON COMPANY
Bank accounts were classified as NPA (Non performing Assets) by the
Banks and Company has initiated the process of settlement with Banks
and accordingly has not provided any liability towards interest
including penal interest expenses as company is hopeful that no
liability other than that recorded in the books of accounts would
arise.
Management is initiated the process for settlements/upgradation of
Accounts and hopeful of favourable decision.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Audited Accounts for the financial year 2013-14 are in conformity
of section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable Auditing
Standards. The Financial Statements (including consolidated financial
Statement) fairly reflects the transactions carried out during the year
and reasonably present the financial condition and results of operation
of the Company. Your Directors confirm that:
* In the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2014, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed
along with proper explanations and there are no material departures
from the same;
* We have selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Company for the Financial year 2013-14 and of the Profit and loss of
the Company for that period;
* We have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate Accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
* We have prepared the Annual Accounts of the Company on a ''going
concern'' basis;
HUMAN RESOURCE
Your company is of the firm opinion that efficiency of its employees
plays a key role in achieving set goals and building competitive work
environment which further leads to sound coordination and employees
work like a team. Our various management programmes at different
levels, ensures vibrant and motivated work force, which leads to
achievement of our goals. The management and board shows gratitude
towards its employees for having faith and never say die attitude
towards accomplishment of defined goals.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Pursuant to the Section 204 of The Companies Act, 2013, every listed
company shall annex with its Board''s Report, a Secretarial Audit Report
which shall be issued from the financial year 2014-15 onwards which is
to be given by a Company Secretary in practice.
In compliance with the aforesaid requirements. M/s V. M. & Associates,
Company Secretaries, Jaipur, have been appointed as the Secretarial
Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2014 -15.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
The Board has appointed Ms. Rekha Chaurshiya, Chartered Accountant,
holding Membership No 404422 as Internal Auditor of the Company w.e.f.
30th May, 2014.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors would like to express their appreciation for assistance
and co-operation received from the Bankers, Government Authorities,
Customers, Vendors, Advisors, Members and all concerned. Your
Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation
for the committed services by the executives, staff and workers of the
Company
For and on behalf of Board of Directors
Sd/-
Date: 30.08.2014 Vinod Kumar Gupta
Place: Kota Chairman
Mar 31, 2013
Dear Shareowners,
The Directors present here the 19th Annual Report along with the
audited Accounts and Auditor''s Report for the financial year ended on
31st March, 2013.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Standalone and consolidated performance of the company for the
financial year ended on 31st March, 2013 is summarized below:
(Rs. in Lacs) (Rs. in Lacs)
PARTICULARS CONSOLIDATED STANDALONE
2012-13 2012-13 2011-12
1. Income from Operations 1484.11 830.56 1028.93
Less:- Excise duty 75.68 75.68 77.73
Total Income from
Operations (net) 1408.43 754.88 951.20
2. Total Expenses 1525.03 882.40 1286.93
3. Profit/(Loss) from
operations before other (116.60) (127.52) (335.73)
Income, finance costs
and exceptional items (1-2)
4. Other Income 93.59 93.59 10.69
5. Profit/(Loss) from
ordinary activities
before finance (23.01) (33.93) (325.04)
costs, exceptional items
and Tax (3 4)
6. Finance cost 39.15 39.15 120.74
7. Profit/(Loss) from
ordinary activities after
finance costs (62.16) (73.08) (445.78)
but before exceptional
items and Tax (5 -6)
8.Taxation (including
FBT & Deferred Taxation) (35.81)
9. Net Profit / (Loss)
after Tax & exceptional
items (7 -8) (62.16) (73.08) (409.97)
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
During the Financial Year 2012-13, the gross receipts from Operations
of the Company were Rs. 754.88 lacsas compared to Rs. 951.20 lacs in
the financial year 2011-12 whereas the profit or (Loss) after tax &
exceptional items were Rs. (73.08) lacs as against Rs. (409.97) lacs in
the financial year 2011-12 and the consolidated gross receipts from
Operations of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2013 was Rs.
1408.43 lacs and the profit or (Loss) after tax & exceptional items
were Rs. (62.16) lacs.
The company is going through a recovering phrase and which has the
further decreased the performance of the Company and tough Market
situations, liquidity crunch and lesser profit margins are crux factors
for such decreased performance. The door to foreign exports has
increased considerably in last quarter with opening of subsidary, so we
expect speedy recovery in the time to come.
WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES
To mark our business presence worldwide, and with perspective of
serving our worldwide customer base, Company have incorporated a
foreign Wholly Owned Subsidiary titled "Zyden Gentec Hong Kong Limited"
in Hong Kong on 4th February, 2013 having registered office Unit 801,
8th Floor, 20 Queen''s Road Central, Hong Kong as per Hong Kong
Ordinance.
DIVIDEND
Due to non availability of distributable profits, your Directors do not
recommend any dividend for the financial year 2012-13.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not invited or accepted any fixed deposit from public
during the financial year 2012-13.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
a) Retire by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 256 of the Companies Act,
1956 and as per Article 89 of the Articles of Association of the
Company, Mr. Vinod S Gupta, Chairman retires by rotation at the
following Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer himself for
re-appointment as per Article 90 of the Articles of Association of the
Company.
b) Resignation of Director
1. During the financial year 2012-13, Mr. Rajesh Sharma, Director has
resigned from the Board w.e.f. 25th March, 2013. The Board accepted the
same and put on record the appreciation of his contribution towards the
Company during his tenure.
2. Mr. Venkata Kameshwara Rao, Whole Time Director has given his
resignation from the board w.e.f 30.08.2013 and the same has been duly
accepted by the board. Further the board put on record the appreciation
of his contribution towards the company since the beginning of Kota
unit.
c) Appointment of Additional Director
Mr. Manish Omprakash Jatia was appointed as Additional Director at the
Board Meeting held on 30th May, 2013. The Board received notice from a
member proposing the candidature of Mr. Manish Omprakash Jatia as a
Director u/s 257 of the Companies Act, 1956. The Board recommends his
appointment as a regular Independent Director of the Company, liable to
retire by rotation. The Details are furnished in Explanatory Sttement
annexed to the Notice calling AGM.
d) Appointment of Whole Time Director
Ms. Anita Kumari was appointed as Additional Director at the Board
Meeting held on 30th August, 2013. Further, subject to the approval of
members, she will be appointed as a Whole-time Director of the Company
w.e.f. the same date for a period of 5 years.
In terms of section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956, she shall hold
office only upto the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The
Board received a notice u/s 257 of the Companies Act, 1956 from a
member proposing the candidature of Ms. Anita Kumari, as a Director. In
view of this the Board recommends her appointment as a Whole-time and
Independent Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation. The
Details are furnished in Explanatory Statement annexed to the Notice
calling AGM.
AUDITORS
M/s Anand Jain & Co, Chartered Accountants, have tendered resignation
from being Auditors of the Company after the conclusion of the ensuing
Annual General Meeting due to their preoccupancy and the same have been
duly accepted by the board. The Board put sincere regards and
appreciation for Mr. Anand Jain, proprietor, M/s Anand Jain & Co for
such a wonderful tenure and professional relationship with the Company.
The Board on recommendation from Audit Committee further decided to
request M/s Rajvanshi & Associates, Chartered Accountant, Jaipur for
their tenure with the Company as Statutory Auditors, and they have also
shown their willingness and the offer has been duly accepted by them.
and company had also received letter from them, to the effect that
their appointment, if made would be within the prescribed limits under
section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956 and that they are not
disqualified for such appointment within the meaning of section 226 of
the Act.
The board further recommends the appointment of M/s Rajvanshi &
Associates, Chartered Accountants, Jaipur, as Statutory Auditors of the
Company.
The notes on the financial statements referred to in the Auditors
Report are self-explanatory and have been explained / clarified and do
not calls for any further comment.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Company has complied with all the mandatory requirements of
Corporate Governance specified by Securities & Exchange Board of India
(SEBI) through Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. As required by the
said clause, a separate section on Corporate Governance, forms part of
the Annual Report of the Company. A certificate from M/s V. M. &
Associates, Company Secretaries in Practice, confirming compliance of
conditions of Corporate Governance, is annexed with this report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
A detailed discussion on the industrial structure, development,
opportunities, threats, review of operational performance and risks, as
required under the Listing Agreement with stock exchanges, forms part
of this report and is annexed herewith.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
A. Conservation of energy :
I. Energy conservation measures taken:
Energy conservation has a direct impact on the cost of the product, so
high priority is given on it in all our locations. Manufacturing
process parameters are continuously monitored by experienced &
qualified technicians & engineers for better & efficient output leading
directly & indirectly to energy efficient environment.
II. Additional investments and proposal, if any, being implemented for
reduction of consumption of energy:
i. HT line & connections installed in place of LT.
ii. New temperature indicators installed for better monitoring.
iii. Replaced all of old pipe lines & fittings and new Insulations
done.
iv. 180 KVA DG Set.
III. Impact of above measures on the cost of production of goods:
i. The above measures helped to improve the energy management and
consequently to reduce the cost.
B. Technology absorption: The manufacturing technology is indigenous.
The company has in-house Research & Development facilities.
A. Research & development:
I. Specific areas in which R&D carried out by the Company:
Developments of new compounds, products like Oxybutymin Hydro Chloride
USP, Tolnaflate EP USP, Isopropomide Iodide USP, Rosuvastatin Calcium
during the year and a couple of products are ready to start commercial
production.
II. Benefits derived as a result of above R&D: Developments of new
products and improved quality of existing products and compounds,
resulting in better profits and helped in creating good clientele.
III. Future Plan of Action: To keep a continuous focus on development
of new compounds & products.
IV. Expenditure on R&D: The summary of expenditures incurred regarding
research and development during the financial year 2012-13 are as
follows:
Particulars Amount (in Rs.)
1. Capital 2,20,000
2. As percentage of Sales 2.65%
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO
1. The Foreign Exchange earnings of the company were Rs. 2,91,67,208/-
and there was outgo of
Rs. 42,40,283/- during the financial year 2012-13.
2. Activities relating to exports / initiatives taken to increase
exports / development of new export markets and export plans:
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the Employees of the company were in receipt of the
remuneration exceeding the limits prescribed under section 217(2A) of
the Companies Act, 1956, as amended, during the financial year 2012-13.
ISSUE OF FOREIGN CURRENCY CONVERTIBLE BONDS
The company has not issued any Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds
during the financial year 2012-13.
LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGE
The Equity Shares of your company continue to be listed on Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited and the annual listing fees for the financial year
2013-14 have been paid.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
The trading in equity shares of your company is under compulsorily in
dematerialization form. As on the date 30th August, 2013 (date of last
benpose), equity shares representing 98.58% of equity shares are in
dematerialization form.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME
The Company has not issued any stock options for its employees during
financial year 2012-13.
LOANS ON COMPANY
Heavy losses in last couple of years, and liquidity crunches, are
playing a heavy role in current loss making business cycle. To
compensate the losses, company had taken loans both fund and non fund
based from Punjab National Bank in May 2010, but due to continuous
losses have to restructure the limits in March 2012. The interest
burden with stringent margins, are playing heavy on company''s growth
structure.
Also, Bankers have now recalled the loans, and classified the account
as NPA (Non Performing Asset), though some clarifications are need to
be answered on Bankers part, as criteria of NPA classification is not
acceptable and true to the extent of policies and agreements.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, your Directors Confirmed that:
In the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2013, the applicable
- Accounting Standards read with requirements set out under Schedule VI
of the Companies Act, 1956 have been followed and there are no material
departures from the same;
We have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently
and made judgments and
- estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give true and fair
view of the State of Affairs and of profit / Loss of the Company for
that financial year ended 31st March 2013;
We have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate Accounting records in
- accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting
fraud and other irregularities;
We have prepared the Annual Accounts of the Company on a ''going
concern'' basis.
HUMAN RESOURCE
Your company is of the firm opinion that efficiency of its employees
plays a key role in achieving set goals and building competitive work
environment which further leads to sound coordination and employees
work like a team. Our various management programmes at different
levels, ensures vibrant and motivated work force, which leads to
achievement of our goals. The management and board shows gratitude
towards its employees for having faith and never say die attitude
towards accomplishment of defined goals.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors would like to express their appreciation for assistance
and co-operation received from the Bankers, Government Authorities,
Customers, Vendors, Advisors, Members and all concerned. Your Directors
also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the
committed services by the executives, staff and workers of the Company.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Sd/-
Mukesh Jiwnani
Kota, August 30, 2013 Company Secretary
Mar 31, 2012
The Directors are pleased to present the 18th Annual Report and the
Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2012.
FINANCIAL RESULTS (Rs. In Lacs) FY 11-12 FY 10-11
1. Income from Operations 1028.93 1312.17
Less:- Excise duty 77.73 102.47
Total Income from Operations (net) 951.20 1209.70
2. Total Expenses 1286.93 1132.04
3. Profit/(Loss) from operations before
other Income, finance costs and
exceptional items (1-2) (335.73) 77.66
4. Other Income 10.69 1.54
5. Profit/(Loss) from ordinary activities
before finance costs, exceptional items
& Tax (3 4) (325.04) 79.20
6. Finance cost 120.74 81.67
7. Profit/(Loss) from ordinary activities
after finance costs but before exceptional
items & Tax (5-6) (445.78) (2.47)
8. Taxation (including FBT & Deferred
Taxation) (35.81) 8.33
9. Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax &
exceptional items (7-8) (409.97) (10.80)
TURNOVER, NET PROFITS & FUTURE PROSPECTS
The gross receipts from Operations (net) during the year under review
were Rs. 951.20 Lacs as against Rs. 1209.70 Lacs in the previous year.
The profit/ (Loss) after tax & exceptional items is Rs. (409.97) Lacs
as against Rs. (10.80) Lacs in the previous year. The income from
operations decreased by 21.37% during the year under review and, the
loss figures have shown increases during the year under review. The
sale prices remained under pressure, throughout the year, due to
regional disturbances and bandhs as well as fierce competitions and
huge imports from Chinese firms. The Hyderabad unit is under lay-off
and temporary closed since September 2011 due to various reasons which
were beyond in the control of the management and effected substantially
on turnover as well profit/ (Loss) of the Company.
We are pleased to inform that Kota unit introduced four more products,
which having a high demand in international markets. The products
Carisprodol (Painkiller), Calcium dobesilate (Vasoprotective),
Dextromethorphan Hbr (Cough Suppressant), Cinnerizine (Anti Histamine)
and a couple of products are ready to start commercial production.
DIVIDEND
There is no Surplus available during the year and hence your Directors
do not recommend any dividend for the current financial year.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not invited or accepted any fixed deposit from the
public during the year under review.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Company has complied with all the mandatory requirements of
Corporate Governance specified by Securities & Exchange Board of India
(SEBI) through Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. As required by the
said clause, a separate Report on Corporate Governance, forms part of
the Annual Report of the Company. A certificate from M/s V M &
Associates, Company Secretaries in Practice, confirming compliance of
conditions of Corporate Governance is annexed with this report.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Retire by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 256 of the Companies Act,
1956 and the Article 89 of Articles of Association of the Company, Mr.
Niranjan Kumar Agrawal, Director retires by rotation at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer himself for
re-appointment.
Appointment of Additional Director
Ms. Anita Kumari was appointed as an Additional Director at the Board
Meeting held on 27th September, 2011. The Board received a notice u/s
257 of the Companies Act, 1956 from a member proposing the candidature
of Ms. Anita Kumari as a Director. In view of this the Board recommends
her appointment as a regular Independent Director of the Company,
liable to retire by rotation.
The Details are furnished in Explanatory Statement annexed to the
Notice calling AGM.
AUDITORS
M/s Anand Jain & Co., Chartered Accountants, Jaipur Auditor of the
Company retire at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being
eligible offer himself for re-appointment.
The Company had received letter from M/s Anand Jain & Co., Chartered
Accountants, Jaipur to the effect that their re-appointment, if made,
would be within the prescribed limits under Section 224(1 B) of the
Companies Act, 1956 and that they are not disqualified for such
reappointment within the meaning of Section 226 of the Act.
The qualifications/observations of the Auditor are self- explanatory
and explained / clarified wherever necessary in appropriate notes to
Accounts.
CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL
During the year, the following changes were effected in the Share
Capital of the Company:
i. The paid-up share capital of the Company was increased from Rs.
5,06,74,000/- to Rs. 5,56,74,000/- due to Preferential allotment and
issue of 50,00,000 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each [at an exercise price
of Rs. 2.10/- per share (including premium)] on 30th September, 2011 to
the holders of convertible warrants who opted for conversion in
accordance with the relevant SEBI Regulations. The holders of
convertible warrants exercised the option of conversion in terms of
Special Resolution approved on 20th September, 2010 in Annual General
Meeting.
ii. The paid-up share capital of the Company was increased from Rs.
5,56,74,000/- to Rs.
11,11,24,000/- due to Preferential allotment and issue of 5,54,50,000
Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each at Rs. 1.36/- (including premium) per
equity share on 28th March, 2012 to the Persons other than Promoters in
terms of Special Resolution approved on 5th March, 2012 in
Extra-ordinary General Meeting.
ISSUE OF FOREIGN CURRENCY CONVERTIBLE BONDS
The company has not issued any Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds
during the last year.
LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGE
The Equity Shares of the company continue to be listed on Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the Employee's of the company was in receipt of the
remuneration exceeding the limits prescribed under section 217(2A) of
the Companies Act, 1956 as amended, during the year under review.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNING AND OUTGO
Conservation of Energy
Energy conservation measures taken:
Energy conservation, which has a direct impact on the cost of the
product, is given a high priority in all our locations. Manufacturing
process parameters are continuously monitored by experienced &
qualified technicians & engineers for better & efficient output leading
directly & indirectly to energy efficient environment.
Additional investments and proposal, if any, being implemented for
reduction of consumption of energy:
i) HT line & connections installed in place of LT.
ii) New temperature indicators installed for better monitoring.
iii) Replaced all of old pipe lines & fittings and new Insulations
done.
iv) 180 KVA DG Set.
Impact of above measures for reduction of energy consumption and
consequent impact on the cost of production of goods:
The above measures have helped the Company to improve its energy
management efficiently and consequently to reduce the cost.
Form A:
Not Applicable
Technology Absorption
The manufacturing technology is indigenous. The company has in-house
Research & Development facilities.
Research & Development
Specific areas in which R&D carried out by the Company:
Development of new compounds, products like Carisprodol (Painkiller),
Calcium dobesilate (Vasoprotective), Dextromethorphan Hbr (Cough
Suppressant), Cinnerizine (Anti Histamine) during the year and a couple
of products are ready to start commercial production.
Benefits derived as a result of above R&D:
Better quality products and compounds, resulting in better profits and
helped in creating good clientele.
Future Plan of Action:
To keep a continuous focus on development of new compounds & products.
Expenditure on R&D:
Capital 1.92 Lacs
As percentage of Sales .18%
Technology absorption, adoption and innovation
The company's technology is developed in-house which has helped in
improving efficiency and developing new products.
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The Foreign Exchange earnings of the company were Rs. 1,66,95,200/- and
there was outgo of Rs. 24,89,267/- during the year under review.
Activities relating to exports/initiatives taken to increase
exports/development of new export markets and export plans
During the year under review, the Company could not capture the export
business opportunities at optimum during the year 2011-12. The foreign
exchange earnings of the Company were Rs. 1,66,95,200/- in spite of
various reasons like lay off and temporary closed of its Hyderabad
unit. Recently kota unit introduced four more high value products,
which having a high demand in international markets and expecting good
business by these products in the year of 2012-13.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The report on Management Discussion and Analysis as required under the
Listing Agreements with the Stock Exchanges is annexed with the
Director's Report.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME
The Company has not issued any stock options during the year under
review.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, your
Directors confirmed that:
1. In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
Accounting Standards have been followed and there are no material
departures;
2. 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 and fair view of the State of Affairs of the
Company for the financial year ended 31st March 2012 and of profit /
(loss) of the Company for that year;
3. They have taken proper and sufficient care to the best of their
knowledge and ability for the maintenance of adequate Accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1 956,
for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities;
4. They have prepared the Annual Accounts on a 'going concern' basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors would like to express their appreciation for assistance
and co-operation received from the Bankers, Government Authorities,
Customers, Vendors, Advisors, Members and all concerned during the year
under report. Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep
sense of appreciation for the committed services by the executives,
staff and workers of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/-
Vinod S. Gupta
Chairman
Date: 12th June, 2012
Place: Kota
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors are pleased to present the 16th Annual Report and the
Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended March 31,2010.
FINANCIAL RESULTS FY 09-10 FY 08-09
( Rs. In Lacs)
Total Income 1,905.10 2790.81
Profit before 85.58 24.24
Depreciation & Taxation
Depreciation 65.17 12.81
Profit before Tax 2041 11.43
Taxation (including FBT 8.11 9.30
& Deferred Taxation)
Profit after Tax 12.30 2.13
TURNOVER, NET PROFITS & FUTURE PROSPECTS
The gross receipts during the year under review were Rs. 1,905.10 Lacs
as against Rs. 2790.81 Lacs in the previous year. The profit after tax
is Rs. 12.30 Lacs as against Rs. 2.13 Lacs in the previous year. The
income decreased by 31.74% during the year under review but, profits
figures have shown significant increase. The sale prices remained under
pressure, throughout the year, due to regional disturbances and bandhs
as well as fierce competitions and huge imports from Chinese firms.
We are pleased to inform that during the financial year, we have
obtained drug license for the APIs & intermediaries viz. guaifenesin,
methacarbomal, drotaverine and topiramate. We have complete technology
for these products and already commercial production for the new APIs
have been started & also procured good orders for these products. The
Company has also taken necessary steps for obtaining the USFDA, CGMP
and DMF Certification
The expansion plan was initiated during the year under report and
construction and installation work is in full swing at the proposed
unit- II at Kota. Further, Company is optimistic about starting
production of API (Active Pharma Ingredients) at Unit-ll on the same
line as of existing unit. Your Company would continue to keep enhancing
the customer base across the nation & overseas, keeping in view the
ambitious business growth plans.
DIVIDEND
In order to conserve resources to enhance production capacity your
Directors do not recommend any dividend for the current financial year.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not invited or accepted any fixed deposit from the
public during the year under review.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Company has complied with all the mandatory requirements of
Corporate Governance specified by Securities & Exchange Board of India
(SEBI) through Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. As required by the
said clause, a separate Report on Corporate Governance, forms part of
the Annual Report of the Company. A certificate from M/s V M &
Associates, Company Secretaries in Practice, confirming compliance of
conditions of Corporate Governance is annexed with this report.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Retire by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 256 of the Companies Act,
1956 and the Article 89 of Articles of Association of the Company, Mr.
Chandra Mohan Sharma, Directors retires by rotation at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and not seeking re-election, be not
re-appointed. However, Mr. Niranjan Kumar Agarwal, Director retires by
rotation and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment.
Appointment of Additional Director
Mr. S. N. Sharma was appointed as an Additional Director at the Board
Meeting held on 28th July, 2010. The Board received a notice u/s 257 of
the Companies Act, 1956 from a member proposing the candidature of Mr.
S. N. Sharma as a Director. In view of this the Board recommends his
appointment as a regular Independent Director of the Company, liable to
retire by rotation.
The Details are furnished in Explanatory Statement annexed to the
Notice calling AGM.
Appointment of Whole Time Director
Mr. V. V. Kameswara Rao was appointed as an Additional Director at the
Board Meeting held on 28th July, 2010. Further, subject to the
approval of members, he was appointed as a Whole-time Director of the
Company w.e.f. the same date for a period of 5 years.
In terms of section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956, he shall hold
office only upto the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The
Board received a notice u/s 257 of the Companies Act, 1956 from a
member proposing the candidature of Mr. V. V. Kameswara Rao, as a
Director. In view of this the Board recommends his appointment as a
Whole-time and Independent Director of the Company, liable to retire by
rotation.
The Details are furnished in Explanatory Statement annexed to the
Notice calling AGM
AUDITORS
M/s Anand Jain & Co., Chartered Accountants, Jaipur and M/ s P Murali &
Company, Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad, Joint Auditors of the
Company retire at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being
eligible offer themselves for re- appointment.
The Company had received letters from the Audit firms to the effect
that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the prescribed
limits under Section 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956 and that they
are not disqualified for such reappointment within the meaning of
Section 226 of the Act.
The qualifications/observations of the Auditors are self- explanatory
and explained / clarified wherever necessary in appropriate notes to
Accounts.
CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL
During the year, the following changes were effected in the Share
Capital of the Company:
i. At the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 25th July, 2009
for the year ended on 31 st March, 2009, the shareholders approved the
resolution for the split of the Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each into 10
Equity Shares of Re. 1 /- each i.e. the total Authorised Share Capital
is Rs. 15,00,00,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Crores) comprising of
15,00,00,000 Equity Shares of Re. 1 /- each.
ii. The paid-up share capital of the Company was increased from Rs.
47,674,000/- to Rs. 50,674,000/- due to allotment and issue of
3,000,000 Equity Shares of Re. 1 / - each (at an exercise price of Rs.
3.1 /- per share) to the holders of convertible warrants who opted for
conversion in accordance with the relevant SEBI Regulations. The
holders of convertible warrants exercised the option of conversion in
terms of Special Resolution approved (during the previous year) by
means of Postal Ballot Notice pursuant to Section 192A (2) of the
Companies Act, 1956.
ISSUE OF FOREIGN CURRENCY CONVERTIBLE BONDS
The company has not issued any Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds
during the last year.
LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGE
The Equity Shares of the company continue to be listed on Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the Employees of the company was in receipt of the
remuneration exceeding the limits prescribed under section 217(2A) of
the Companies Act, 1956 as amended, during the year under review.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNING AND OUTGO
Conservation of Energy
Energy conservation measures taken:
Energy conservation, which has a direct impact on the cost of the
product, is given a high priority in all our locations. Manufacturing
process parameters are continuously monitored by experienced &
qualified technicians & engineers for better & efficient output leading
directly & indirectly to energy efficient environment.
Additional investments and proposal, if any, being implemented for
reduction of consumption of energy:
i. HT line & connections installed in place of LT.
ii. New temperature indicators installed for better monitoring.
iii. Replaced all of old pipe lines & fittings and new Insulations
done.
iv. 180 KVA DG Set.
Impact of above measures for reduction of energy consumption and
consequent impact on the cost of production ofgoods:
The above measures have helped the Company to improve its energy
management efficiently and consequently to reduce the cost.
Form A:
Not Applicable
Technology Absorption
The manufacturing technology is indigenous. The company has in-house
Research & Development facilities.
Research & Development:
Specific areas in which R&D carried out by the Company:
Development of new compounds, products like Guaifenesin, Methacarbomal,
Drotaverine and Topiramate during the financial year and alternate
vendors of raw materials.
Benefits derived as a result of above R&D:
Better quality products and compounds, resulting in better profits and
helped in creating good clientele.
Future Plan of Action:
To keep a continuous focus on development of new compounds & products.
Expenditure on R&D:
Capital Rs 2.51 Lacs
As percentage of Sales 0.13 %
Technology absorption, adoption and innovation
The companys technology is developed in-house which has helped in
improving efficiency and developing new products
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The Foreign Exchange earnings of the company were Rs. 3,124,875/- and
there was outgo of Rs. 9,778,102/- during the year under review.
Activities relating to exports/initiatives taken to increase
exports/development of new export markets and export plans
During the year under review, the business focus has been on the Indian
markets only. However, once the unit-ll at Kota will start production,
more focused efforts will be put on marketing strategy to capture a
wider market share, both domestic and overseas.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The report on Management Discussion and Analysis as required under the
Listing Agreements with the Stock Exchanges is annexed with the
Directors Report.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME
The Company has not issued any stock options during the year under
review.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, with respect to Directors Responsibility Statement, your
Directors confirmed (fiat:
1. In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
Accounting Standards have been followed;
2. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give true and fair view of the State of Affairs of
the Company at the end of the financial year ended 31 st March 2010 and
of profit of the Company for that year;
3. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate Accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
4. The Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern
basis.
PREFERENTIAL ALLOTMENT OF CONVERTIBLE WARRANTS
The Board of Directors of the Company, subject to the approval to be
received from the shareholders and such other approvals as may be
required, had decided to issue and allot to Promoters and persons other
than the Promoters one crore warrants with the option to convert each
warrant into one equity share of Re. 1/- each at such price ,as
determined in accordance with the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2009 and
other relevant guidelines as may be applicable, within a period 18
months. The warrants will be converted in one or more tranches.
The proceeds will help the Company to strengthen its equity base and
improve financial leveraging system.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Your Directors would like to express their appreciation for assistance
and co-operation received from the Bankers, Government Authorities,
Customers, Vendors, Advisors, Members and all concerned during the year
under report. Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep
sense of appreciation for the committed services by the executives,
staff and workers of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/-
Vinod S Gupta
Chairman
Date: 28* July, 2010 Place: Kota
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