Mar 31, 2025
The Board of Directors of the Company have great pleasure in presenting the 3rd Boardsâ Report of the
Company together with Audited Financial Results for the year ended March 31, 2025. This report states
compliance as per the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ), the Secretarial Standards,
the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 (âListing Regulationsâ) and other rules and regulations as applicable to the
Company.
The highlight of the financial performance of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2025, is
summarized as follows:
|
S. No. |
PARTICULARS |
Period ended |
Period ended |
|
I |
Incomes |
||
|
a) |
Revenue from Operations |
3,190.84 |
2,441.11 |
|
b) |
Other Income |
5.27 |
2.55 |
|
Total Income |
3,196.11 |
2,443.66 |
|
|
II |
Expenses |
||
|
a) |
Cost of Revenue operations |
2,794.52 |
2,236.43 |
|
b) |
Changes in Inventories of finished |
(384.92) |
(213.02) |
|
c) |
Employee Benefit Expenses |
134.06 |
61.58 |
|
d) |
Finance Cost |
42.70 |
31.83 |
|
e) |
Depreciation and Amortization Expense |
47.77 |
34.64 |
|
f) |
Other Expenses |
178.77 |
82.74 |
|
Total Expenses |
2,812.90 |
2,234.20 |
|
|
III |
Profit Before Tax |
383.21 |
209.46 |
|
IV |
Tax Expenses |
||
|
a) |
Current Tax |
104.86 |
55.21 |
|
b) |
Deferred Tax Expense/ Income |
(4.85) |
(0.98) |
|
c) |
Previous Periodâs Tax Adjustment |
(1.55) |
(0.75) |
|
Total Taxes |
98.46 |
53.48 |
|
|
V |
Profit After Taxes |
284.75 |
155.98 |
|
Earnings per Equity Share of INR 10.00 each (in Rupees) |
|||
|
a) |
Basic |
4.96 |
2.72 |
|
b) |
Diluted |
4.96 |
2.72 |
During the year under review, the Company has earned a total revenue from operations of Rs. 3,190.84
Lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2025, as against Rs. 2,441.11 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
The Company has recorded a profit (PBT) of Rs. 383.21 Lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2025, as
compared to Rs. 209.46 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
The Profit/ (Loss) after Tax (PAT) for the year ended March 31, 2025, stood at Rs. 284.75 Lakhs as
compared to Rs. 155.98 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
Earnings per share (EPS) for the financial year 2024-25 is Rs. 4.96, showing an increase from the
previous year''s Rs. 2.72.
The growth in profitability reflects the Companyâs improved operational efficiency and strategic
execution. The Board assures investors that the management remains focused on implementing targeted
initiatives to strengthen performance and deliver sustained value creation.
In order to conserve resources for future business expansion and to strengthen the financial position of
the Company, the Board does not recommend any dividend for the financial year ended March 31,
2025.
The provisions pertaining to dividend distribution policy is not applicable to the Company and
accordingly, the Company does not have any dividend distribution policy in place for the period under
review.
Pursuant to Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013, the amount of dividend remaining unpaid or
unclaimed for a period of seven years shall be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund
(âIEPFâ). During the year under review, there was no unpaid or unclaimed dividend in the âUnpaid
Dividend Accountâ lying for a period of seven years from the date of transfer of such unpaid dividend
to the said account. Therefore, there were no funds which were required to be transferred to Investor
Education and Protection Fund.
Pursuant to the provision of section 134(3)(j) of the Companies Act, 2013, Rs. 284.75 Lakhs were
transferred, being the Profit of the period to the general reserves account of the Company during the
year under review. The company has a closing balance of Rs.837.62 Lakhs as Reserves and Surplus as
on March 31, 2025.
The Company is engaged in the business of manufacturing, producing and distributing all types of
reclaimed rubber and all kinds of rubber products, bye products, rubber chemicals, rubber processing,
latex and all types of rubber scrap products and goods for commercial and industrial purposes etc.
During the year, your Company has not changed its business or object and continues to be in the same
line of business as per main object of the company.
? MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL
YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RELATES AND
THE DATE OF THIS REPORT:
There have been no material changes and commitments which affect the financial position of the
Company that have occurred between the end of the Financial Year to which the financial statements
relate and the date of this report.
No significant material orders have been passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the
going concern status and Companyâs operations in future.
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits falling within the purview of Section 73
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 as amended
from time to time, during the year under review and therefore details mentioned in Rule 8(5)(v) & (vi)
of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 relating to deposits, covered under Chapter V of the Act is not
required to be given.
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2025 was Rs 6,00,00,000/- (Rupees Six
Crore) divided into 60,00,000 equity shares of Rs 10/- each.
During the year there was no change in the Authorised Share Capital of the Company.
The Companyâs issued share capital structure is as mentioned below:
ISSUED AND PAID-UP CAPITAL
The Paid-up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2025, was Rs. 5,73,80,000/- (Rupees Five Crore
Seventy-Three Lakh Eighty Thousand Only) divided into 57,38,000 Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
All the Equity Shares of the Company are in dematerialization form.
The company does not have any Holding, Subsidiaries, Associate Company, or Joint Venture as on
March 31, 2025. Nor any company ceased to be a Holding, Subsidiary, Associate Company or Joint
Venture during the period under review.
The Companyâs equity shares are listed on NSE Emerge SME platform of National Stock Exchange of
India Limited (EMERGE Platform) with Symbol GRCL on 7th February, 2025. The Company is regular
in payment of Annual Listing Fees. The Company has paid Listing Fees up to the year 2024-25.
The following is the composition of the Board as on 31st March 2025.
|
Sr. No. |
Name |
DIN |
Designation |
|
1. |
Mr. Shilp Chotai |
09557130 |
Managing Director |
|
2. |
Mr. Utsav Rajendra Chotai |
09557131 |
Whole Time Director |
|
3. |
Mr. Manoj Kumar Aggarwal |
09557129 |
Whole Time Director |
|
4. |
Mr. Sameer Pravinbhai |
09633029 |
Independent Director |
|
5. |
Mr. Fahad Abdulaziz Patel |
09651635 |
Independent Director |
|
6. |
Ms. Jaspreet Kaur |
09666523 |
Independent Director |
|
7. |
Mr. Utsav Rajendra Chotai |
NA |
CFO |
|
8. |
Ms. Roli Jain |
NA |
Company Secretary |
(During the Financial Year 2024-25 there were no changes in the composition of the board.)
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
All the Independent Directors of the Company have been registered under the Independent Directors
Databank maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
DECLARATION GIVEN BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Company has received the necessary declaration from each Independent Director of the Company
under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 stating that they meet the criteria of Independence as
provided therein.
Pursuant to Section 152 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, one-third of such
of the Directors as are liable to retire by rotation, shall retire every year and, if eligible, offer themselves
for re-appointment at every AGM.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 Mr. Manoj Kumar Aggarwal
(DIN: 09557129) and Mr. Utsav Rajendra Chotai (DIN: 09557131), Whole time Director of the
Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered
himself to be re-appointed as Whole time Director of the Company.
The Board recommends the re-appointment of Mr. Manoj Kumar Aggarwal (DIN: 09557129), and Mr.
Utsav Rajendra Chotai (DIN: 09557131) as Whole time Director of the Company liable to retire by
rotation. Brief profile of the directors seeking appointment/re-appointment and other details has been
given in Annexure-1 of the notice of the ensuing AGM.
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and take a view of the Companyâs policies and strategy
apart from other Board matters. The Board of Directors met 07 times during the financial year ended
March 31, 2025, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made
thereunder. The intervening gap between two Board Meeting was within the period prescribed under
the Companies Act, 2013 and as per Secretarial Standard-1. The prescribed quorum was presented for
all the Meetings and Directors of the Company actively participated in the meetings and contributed
valuable inputs on the matters brought before the Board of Directors from time to time.
|
S. No. |
Date of Meeting |
S. No. |
Date of Meeting |
|
1 |
13/04/2024 |
5 |
09/11/2024 |
|
2 |
28/05/2024 |
6 |
10/01/2025 |
|
3 |
08/06/2024 |
7 |
20/02/2025 |
|
4 |
01/08/2024 |
Attendance of Directors in the Board Meeting:
|
Name of Directors |
No. of Board Meetings |
|
|
Entitled to attend |
Attended |
|
|
Mr. Manoj Kumar Aggarwal |
7 |
7 |
|
Mr. Shilp Chotai |
7 |
7 |
|
Mr. Utsav Rajendra Chotai |
7 |
7 |
|
Mr. Sameer Pravinbhai Raninga |
7 |
3 |
|
Mr. Fahad Abdulaziz Patel |
7 |
2 |
|
Mrs. Jaspreet Kaur |
7 |
3 |
The Board of Directors has constituted the following Committees to effectively deliberate its duties:
I. Audit Committee
II. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
III. Stakeholders Relationship Committee*
*Stakeholders Relationship Committee has been established as a part of the Good Corporate
Governance practices
During the financial year 2024-25, the Audit Committee convened 5 (five) times to deliberate on crucial
financial matters and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The Stakeholders Relationship
Committee meeting was held 1 (once) time during the year to address stakeholder concerns and enhance
stakeholder engagement. Furthermore, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee convened 3
(three) times to assess the performance of the board and carry out remuneration-related discussions.
The active collaboration of committee members led to impactful discussions and valuable insights
during these meetings.
Furthermore, to uphold regulatory requirements, the Independent Directors convened a separate
meeting on February 11, 2025, complying with the provisions outlined in Schedule IV of the Companies
Act, 2013, and Regulations 25(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements)
Regulations, 2015. This proactive approach underlines our commitment to governance and
transparency.
The composition of the Audit Committee has been precisely structured to align with the requirements
outlined in Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, and
Regulation 18 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The
members of the Audit Committee collectively possess substantial financial and accounting expertise,
ensuring a high level of proficiency within the committee. The committee is comprised of 3 members,
and the Company Secretary is the Secretary of the committee.
The detail of the composition of the Audit Committee along with their meetings held/ attended is as
follows:
|
Sr. No. |
Name |
Designation |
Meetings Held |
Meetings attended |
|
1 |
Sameer Pravinbhai Raninga |
Chairman |
5 |
5 |
|
2 |
Fahad Abdulaziz Patel |
Member |
5 |
5 |
|
3 |
Utsav Rajendra Chotai |
Member |
5 |
5 |
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|
10/04/2024 |
28/05/2024 |
04/06/2024 |
09/11/2024 |
10/03/2025 |
All the recommendation made by the Audit Committee in the financial year 2024-25 was approved by
the Board.
The Nomination & Remuneration Committees composition meets with the requirement of section 178
of the companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures
Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Members of the Nomination & Remuneration Policy possess
sound knowledge/expertise/exposure.
The Committee comprised of 3 members as per Table here in below. The Company Secretary is the
Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Committee.
The detail of a composition of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee along with their meetings
held/ attended is as follows: -
|
Sr. No. |
Name |
Designation |
Meetings Held |
Meetings attended |
|
1 |
Mr. Fahad Abdulaziz Patel |
Chairman |
3 |
3 |
|
2 |
Mr. Sameer Praveenbhai |
Member |
3 |
3 |
|
3 |
Ms. Jaspreet Kaur |
Member |
3 |
3 |
During the year under review, meetings of Nomination& Remuneration Committee were held on:
|
04/06/2024 |
20/07/2024 |
25/10/2024 |
Nomination & Remuneration Policy: The Company believes that building a diverse and inclusive
culture is integral to its success. A diverse Board, among others, will enhance the quality of decisions
by utilizing different skills, qualifications, professional experience and knowledge of the Board
members necessary for achieving sustainable and balanced development. In terms of SEBI Listing
Regulations and Act, the Company has in place Nomination & Remuneration Policy which is also
available at the Companyâs website:
https://www.gavatrirubberchemicals.com/nomination and remuneration policy
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee meets with the requirement of Section 178 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 20 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015. The Stakeholders Relationship Committee is mainly responsible to review all
grievances connected with the Companyâs transfer of securities and Redressal of shareholders /
Investors / Security Holders Complaints. The Committee comprised of 3 members as per Table here in
below. The Company Secretary is the Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Committee. The detail
of a composition of the said Committee along with their meetings held/ attended is as follows: -
|
Sr. No. |
Name |
Designation |
Meetings Held |
Meetings attended |
|
1 |
Mr. Fahad Abdulaziz Patel |
Chairman |
1 |
1 |
|
2 |
Mr. Sameer Praveenbhai |
Member |
1 |
1 |
|
3 |
Ms. Jaspreet Kaur |
Member |
1 |
1 |
During the year under review, meetings of Stakeholder Relationship Committee were held on 11th
February 2025.
The Board members are provided with necessary documents/ brochures, reports and internal policies to
enable them to familiarize with the Companyâs procedures and practices, the website link is
https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder, the Board has
carried out annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well
the evaluation of the working of its Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee and
Stakeholders Relationship Committee, experience and expertise, performance of specific duties and
obligations etc. were carried out. The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
reviewed the performance of the Individual Directors including Independent Directors based on the
criteria and framework adopted by the Board. Further, the performance of Board as a whole and
committees were evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the Directors based on various
criteriaâs. The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process. In a separate
meeting of Independent Directors, the performance of Non- Independent Directors, performance of
Board as a whole and performance of the Chairman was evaluated, considering the views of the
Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134 (3)(c) and Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013,
to the best of their knowledge and belief the Board of Directors hereby submit that:
a. In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, for the year ended on 31st March 2025 the applicable
accounting standards have been followed and there is no material departure from the same.
b. The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made
judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the company at the end of financial year and of the profit of the company for the
financial year ended on 31st March 2025.
c. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets
of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
d. The Directors had prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis.
e. The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that
such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively and;
f. The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively
Since the company has been listed on SME EMERGE Platform of National Stock Exchange Limited
(NSE), by virtue of regulation 15 (2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, the compliance with the corporate governance provisions as specified in regulation
17 to 27 and clause B to (i) of sub regulation (2) of Regulation 46 and Para C, D and E of Schedule V
relating to Corporate Governance Report, shall not apply to company listed on SME Exchange. Hence,
Corporate Governance Report does not form a part of this Board Report, though we are committed for
the best corporate governance practices.
In terms of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, every company with net worth of Rs. 500 Crores or more OR an
annual turnover of Rs. 1000 Crores or more OR with a net profit of Rs. 5 Crores or more, during
previous year is required to constitute a CSR Committee.
Gayatri Rubbers and Chemicals Limited does not fall in any of the above criteria during the immediately
preceding financial year i.e. 2023-24. Therefore, it is not mandatorily required to carry out any CSR
activities or constitute any Committees under provisions of Section 135 of the Act in the financial year
2024-25.
The Company has not provided any loans, guarantees or invested any securities as per the provisions
of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the year under review, contracts or arrangements entered with the related party, as defined under
section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013 were in the ordinary course of business on armâs length basis.
During the year the Company has not entered any materially significant related party transactions which
may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. Further, all related party
transactions entered by the Company are placed before the Audit Committee for its approval. Suitable
disclosures as required are provided in AS-18 which forms the part of the notes to the Financial
Statement. In line with the requirements ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulation 2015,
the Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is also available on
Companyâs Website at https://www. gayatrirubberchemicals .com.
The particulars of the contracts or arrangements entered into by the Company with related parties as
referred to in Section 134 (3) (h) read with section 188(1) of the Act and rules framed thereunder, in
the Form No. AOC-2 are annexed and marked as Annexure-I.
The Company has in place adequate Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements.
The Company has a continuous monitoring mechanism which enables the organization to maintain the
same standards of the control systems and help them in managing defaults, if any, on timely basis
because of strong reporting mechanisms followed by the Company.
The Board of Directors of the Company has implemented a structured Risk Management framework to
identify, evaluate, and monitor key risks that could impact the Companyâs operations and long-term
objectives. The Board plays an active role in overseeing the overall risk strategy, while the Audit
Committee provides focused oversight on financial risks and internal controls.
Risks identified across business units and functions are reviewed on a regular basis. Appropriate
mitigating measures are taken continuously to ensure that the Company''s exposure to risk is minimized.
The Company follows a risk minimization approach in line with industry standards, aiming to protect
stakeholder interests and maintain operational stability.
The Risk Management Policy adopted by the Board is designed to support sustainable business growth
through a proactive and systematic approach to risk identification, assessment, and mitigation. The
policy also guides strategic decisions and fosters accountability across the organization.
In todayâs dynamic and competitive environment, effective risk mitigation is essential for executing
growth plans and ensuring long-term resilience. Key risks identified include:
⢠Regulatory and compliance risks
⢠Market competition
⢠Business and operational risks
⢠Technological obsolescence
⢠Political and legal uncertainties
⢠Risks associated with capital investments and facility expansions
The Company regularly assesses these risks and adopts appropriate measures to address and minimize
their impact. The objectives of the Risk Management Policy are as follows:
⢠To outline the core principles guiding risk management practices
⢠To explain the Companyâs approach and methodology for managing risk
⢠To define an organizational structure for managing risk effectively
⢠To promote a risk-aware culture, encouraging employees to identify risks and opportunities,
and respond with timely and effective actions
⢠To identify, assess, and manage both existing and emerging risks in a structured, coordinated,
and cost-effective manner
⢠To safeguard the Companyâs human, physical, and financial assets
Through this framework, the Company aims to ensure business continuity, safeguard its reputation, and
create long-term value for stakeholders.
The Company applies a strict control system to monitor day by day power consumption to save energy.
The Company ensures optimal use of energy with minimum extent of wastage as far as possible. The
Company is aware of its responsibilities and has at every available opportunity, used and implemented
such measures to enable energy conservation.
The Company has not made any special effort towards technology absorption. However, the company
always prepared for update its factory for new technology. The Companyâs operation does not require
any significant import of technology so far.
|
PARTICULARS |
FY 2024-25 |
FY 2023-24 |
|
Foreign Exchange Earnings |
NIL |
NIL |
|
Foreign Exchange Outgo |
NIL |
NIL |
M/s VAPS & Co., Chartered Accountants, having their office at C-42, South Extension Part II, New
Delhi-110049 (ICAI Firm Registration Number: 003612N) is the Statutory Auditor of the Company to
hold office for period of 5 (Five) years from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of the
Company held in the year 2023 till the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of the Company to
be held in the year 2028.
Further, the notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditorsâ Report are self -explanatory and
do not call for any further comments. They do not contain any qualification, reservation, disclaimer or
adverse remarks. The report of auditors has been attached to this report as âAnnexure-VIâ.
As required under provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder,
the Board has appointed the Secretarial Auditors of the Company, CS Akash Goel, Proprietor, Akash
& Co. Practicing Company Secretaries, for conducting the Secretarial Audit for the FY 2024-25.
Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 issued by the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the
Financial Year ended on March 31, 2025, is attached to the Directorâs Report as âAnnexure-IIâ.
INTERNAL AUDITORS
In accordance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed
thereunder, your Company has appointed M/s. Garg Kakkar & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN:
25712C) as the Internal Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25 and takes their
suggestions and recommendations to improve and strengthen the internal control systems.
Statutory Auditorâs Report: There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by
Statutory Auditors in the Auditor''s report. The notes on accounts referred to the Auditors'' Report are
self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further explanation.
Secretarial Auditorâs Report: There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by
Secretarial Auditors in their report.
During the year under review, neither the Statutory nor the Secretarial Auditors has reported to the
Audit Committee under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 any instances of fraud committed
against the Company by its officers or employees, the details of which would need to be mentioned in
the Board''s Report.
In accordance with Section 92(3) and Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return as on March 31, 2025
is available on the Companyâs website https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/annualreturn
A detailed report on Management Discussion and Analysis (MDA) Report is included in this Report as
Annexure - IV.
As per provision to regulation Rule 4(1) of the companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015
notified vide Notification No. G.S.R 111 (E) on 16th February, 2015, Companies whose shares are
listed on SME exchange as referred to in Chapter XB of SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2009, are exempted from the compulsory requirements of adoption of IND-
AS w.e.f. 1st April, 2017.
At Gayatri Rubbers and Chemicals Limited, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture grounded
in equality, integrity, and mutual respect. Every employee is treated with fairness and dignity, and we
maintain a strict policy against all forms of discriminationâwhether based on race, colour, gender,
religion, political beliefs, national origin, social background, sexual orientation, age, or any other status.
We enforce a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any conduct that compromises the
dignity or safety of individuals in the workplace. In accordance with The Sexual Harassment of Women
at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, an Internal Complaints Committee
(ICC) has been established at the group level to address such concerns.
Our goal is to maintain a safe, inclusive, and ethically responsible work environment. Employees are
informed of the ICC''s role, the process for reporting incidents, and the consequences of engaging in
inappropriate conduct.
During the year under review, no complaints were filed with the Committee under the provisions of the
aforementioned Act in relation to the Companyâs workplaces. The Company has also implemented a
Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy, fully aligned with the requirements of the Act. This policy
applies to all employeesâwhether permanent, contractual, temporary, or trainees.
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries
of India on Board meetings and Annual General Meetings.
The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable
Secretarial Standards and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
The provisions relating to maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under
sub section (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, were not applicable to the Company up to
March 31, 2025, and accordingly such accounts and records were not required to be maintained.
In compliance with Regulation 36 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 Notice of the AGM along with the Annual Report 2024-25 is being sent only through
electronic mode to those Members whose email addresses are registered with the Company/
Depositories. Members may note that the Notice and Annual Report 2024-25 will also be available on
the Companyâs website https: //www. gayatrirubberchemicals.com/annualreturn.
No application or proceeding was initiated in respect of the Company in terms of Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code 2016.
Pursuant to Section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, a Vigil Mechanism for directors and
employees to report genuine concerns has been established, to ensure that the activities of the company
and its employees are conducted in a fair and transparent manner by adoption of highest standards of
professionalism, honesty and integrity and ethical behaviour. The Company has established a vigil
mechanism through which Directors, employees and business associates may report unethical
behaviour, malpractices, wrongful conduct, fraud, violation of Companyâs code of conduct without fear
of reprisal. The Company has set up a Direct Touch initiative, under which all Directors, employees,
business associates have direct access to the Chairman of the Audit committee, and to a three-member
direct touch team established for this purpose. The direct touch team comprises one senior woman
member so that women employees of the Company feel free and secure while lodging their complaints
under the policy. The Company ensures that genuine Whistle Blowers are accorded complete protection
from any kind of unfair treatment or victimization. The vigil mechanism policy has also been uploaded
in the website of the company at https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/whistle blower policy.php.
⢠The Company has no employee in the Company drawing remuneration of more than Rs.
8,50,000/- per month or 1,02,00,000/- per annum, and hence the Company is not required to
give information under Sub rule 2 and 3 of Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016. The ratio of remuneration
of each whole-time director and key managerial personnel (KMP) to the median of employeeâs
remuneration of the employee of the Company as per section 197(12) read with Rule 5 (1) (i)
of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration) Rules 2014 for the financial year 2024-25
forms part of this Board report as âAnnexure-IIIâ. Additionally, the company did not allow
any sweat equity shares & does not have an employee stock option scheme.
The policy of the Company on directorâs appointment and remuneration, including the criteria for
determining the qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters, as
required under sub section (3) of section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 have been regulated by the
nomination and remuneration committee and the policy framed by the company is available on our
website, at https://www.gavatrirubberchemicals.com/nomination and remuneration policy grcl.php.
We affirm that the remuneration paid to the directors is as per the terms laid out in the Nomination and
Remuneration Policy of the Company with the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the
Company.
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with the Requirements of
SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The Insider Trading Policy of the Company
lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed, and disclosures to be made while dealing with
shares of the Company as well as consequences of violation. The Policy has been formulated to regulate,
monitor and ensure reporting of deals by employees and to maintain the highest ethical standards of
dealing in Companyâs Shares. The prevention of Insider Trading policy is available at the website at-
https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/prevention of insider trading policy.php
Following Board Policies have been approved and adopted by the Board, the details of which are
available on the website of the company at www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com and for the convenience
given herein below:
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Name of |
Web link |
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Materiality |
https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/policy on determination of materiality e |
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vents information.php |
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Whistle Blower Policy |
https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/whistle blower policy.php |
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Prevention Workplace |
https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/policy on prevention of sexual harassme |
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nt of women |
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Code of prevention |
https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/prevention of insider trading policy.php |
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Nominatio Remunerat ion Policy |
https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/nomination and remuneration policy grcl. |
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Ehp |
? THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT
THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING
LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS
THEREOF
Your Company has not one-time settlement from Banks or Financial Institutions, therefore this is not
applicable.
Your Company being an SME Listed Company does not require obtaining credit rating for its securities.
M/s. Skyline Financial Services Private Limited
D-153A, 1st Floor, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase -I, New Delhi - 110020
Tel: 011-40450193-97
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.skylinerta.com/
SEBI Registration Number: INR000004058
The Company maintained healthy, cordial and harmonious industrial relations at all levels. The
enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of employees have enabled the Company to remain at the leadership
position in the industry. It has taken various steps to improve productivity across organizations.
Your directors place on records their sincere thanks to bankers, business associates, consultants, and
various Government Authorities for their continued support extended to your Companies activities
during the year under review. Your directors also acknowledge gratefully the shareholders for their
support and confidence reposed on your Company.
The Directors look forward to their continued support in future.
Shilp Chotai Utsav Rajendra Chotai
(Managing Director) (Wholetime Director)
DIN: 09557130 DIN: 09557131
Date: 30th August 2025
Place: Porbandar
Mar 31, 2024
The Board of Directors of the Company have great pleasure in presenting the 2nd Boardsâ Report of the Company together with Audited Financial Results for the year ended March 31, 2024. This report states compliance as per the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ), the Secretarial Standards, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (âListing Regulationsâ) and other rules and regulations as applicable to the Company.
The highlight of the financial performance of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2024 is summarized as follows:
(Amt in INR Lakhs)
|
S. No. |
PARTICULARS |
Period ended 31st March 2024 |
Period ended 31st March 2023 |
|
I |
Incomes |
||
|
a) |
Revenue from Operations |
2,441.11 |
2,220.69 |
|
b) |
Other Income |
2.55 |
- |
|
Total Income |
2,443.66 |
2,220.69 |
|
|
ii |
Expenses |
||
|
a) |
Cost of Revenue operations |
2,277.65 |
2,179.64 |
|
b) |
Changes in Inventories of finished goods, Work in Progress and Stock in Trade |
(213.02) |
(252.94) |
|
c) |
Employee Benefit Expenses |
61.58 |
49.68 |
|
d) |
Finance Cost |
31.84 |
19.49 |
|
e) |
Depreciation and Amortization Expense |
34.64 |
21.45 |
|
f) |
Other Expenses |
41.51 |
80.11 |
|
Total Expenses |
2,234.20 |
2,097.43 |
|
|
III |
Profit Before Tax |
209.46 |
123.26 |
|
IV |
Tax Expenses |
||
|
a) |
Current Tax |
55.21 |
32.71 |
|
b) |
Deferred Tax Expense/ Income |
(0.98) |
(0.74) |
|
c) |
Previous Periodâs Tax Adjustment |
(0.75) |
- |
|
Total Taxes |
53.48 |
31.97 |
|
|
V |
Profit After Taxes |
155.98 |
91.29 |
|
Earnings per Equity Share of INR 10.00 each |
(in Rupees) |
||
|
a) |
Basic |
2.72 |
1.78 |
|
b) |
Diluted |
2.72 |
1.78 |
During the year under review, the Company has earned a total revenue from operations of Rs. 2,441.11 Lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2024 as against Rs. 2,220.69 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
The Company has recorded a profit (PBT) of Rs. 209.46 Lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2024 as compared to Rs. 123.26 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
The Profit/ (Loss) after Tax (PAT) for the year ended March 31, 2024 stood at Rs. 155.98 Lakhs as compared to Rs. 91.29 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
Earnings per share (EPS) for the financial year 2023-24 is Rs. 2.72, showing an increase from the previous year''s Rs. 1.78.
The increase in profits can be attributed to the enhanced performance of the company. The Board assures stakeholders that the management is fully committed to implementing comprehensive strategies aiming at maximizing the company''s profitability.
The dividend policy for the year under review has been formulated taking into consideration the company''s growth and the need to conserve resources. As a result, the directors do not recommend any dividend for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Pursuant to Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013, the amount of dividend remaining unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years shall be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (âIEPFâ). During the year under review, there was no unpaid or unclaimed dividend in the âUnpaid Dividend Accountâ lying for a period of seven years from the date of transfer of such unpaid dividend to the said account. Therefore, there were no funds which were required to be transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund.
Pursuant to the provision of section 134(3)(j) of the Companies Act, 2013, Rs. 155.98 Lakhs were transferred, being the Profit of the period to the general reserves account of the Company during the year under review. The company has a closing balance of Rs. 552.88 Lakhs as Reserves and Surplus as on March 31, 2024.
The Company is engaged in the business of manufacturing, producing and distributing all types of reclaimed rubber and all kinds of rubber products, bye products, rubber chemicals, rubber processing, latex and all types of rubber scrap products and goods for commercial and industrial purposes etc. During the year, Your Company has not changed its business or object and continues to be in the same line of business as per main object of the company.
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the date of the Balance Sheet and the date of this Report.
However, the board likes to draw your attention towards the Shifting of Registered office and Production Unit of the Company from Plot No. 11, Gali No. 3, Opp. Beri Ka Bagh, Malerna Road Ballabhgarh Haryana-121004 to Industrial Shed, Plot No. 675, Sector- 69 Faridabad, Tehsil Ballabgarh, Distt. Faridabad, Haryana- 121004 with effect from 22nd January 2024 which is expecting to increase the production capacity of the production unit upto 300%.
No significant material orders have been passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and Companyâs operations in future.
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits falling within the purview of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, during the year under review and therefore details mentioned in Rule 8(5)(v) & (vi) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 relating to deposits, covered under Chapter V of the Act is not required to be given.
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2024 was Rs 6,00,00,000/-(Rupees Six Crore) divided into 6,000,000 shares of Rs 10/- each.
The Paid-up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2024 was Rs. 5,73,80,000/- (Rupees Five Crore Seventy-Three Lakh Eighty Thousand Only) divided into 57,38,000 Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
The equity shares of the company are listed on the SME Platform of National Stock Exchange of India (NSE EMERGE)
The company does not have any Holding, Subsidiaries, Associate Company, or Joint Venture as on March 31, 2024. Nor any company ceased to be a Holding, Subsidiary, Associate Company or Joint Venture during the period under review.
The Companyâs equity shares are listed on NSE Emerge SME platform of National Stock Exchange of India Limited (EMERGE Platform) with Symbol GRCL. The Company is regular in payment of Annual Listing Fees. The Company has paid Listing Fees up to the year 2024-25.
The following is the composition of the Board as on 31st March 2024.
|
Sr. No. |
Name |
DIN |
Designation |
|
1. |
Mr. Shilp Chotai |
09557130 |
Managing Director |
|
2. |
Mr. Utsav Chotai |
09557131 |
Whole Time Director |
|
3. |
Mr. Manoj Kumar Aggarwal |
09557129 |
Whole Time Director |
|
4. |
Mr. Sameer Pravinbhai Raninga |
09633029 |
Independent Director |
|
5. |
Mr. Fahad Abdulaziz Patel |
09651635 |
Independent Director |
|
6. |
Ms. Jaspreet Kaur |
09666523 |
Independent Director |
|
7. |
Mr. Utsav Chotai |
NA |
CFO |
|
8. |
Ms. Roli Jain |
NA |
Company Secretary |
During the Financial Year2023-24 there were no changes in the composition of the board except for the regularization of Mr. Sameer Pravinbhai Raninga, Mr. Fahad Abdulaziz Patel, and Ms.
Jaspreet Kaur as Independent Directors of the company in the 1st Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 12th September2023.
All the Independent Directors of the Company have been registered under the Independent Directors Databank maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
Pursuant to the provisions of sub-section (7) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has received individual declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they fulfil the criteria of Independence as specified in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Independent Director have complied with the Code of Conduct for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV of the Act. In view of the available time limit, those Independent Director who are required to undertake the online proficiency self-assessment test as contemplated under Rule 6(4) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, had committed to perform the test within time limit stipulated under the act.
Pursuant to Section 152 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, one-third of such of the Directors as are liable to retire by rotation, shall retire every year and, if eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment at every AGM.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 Mr. Manoj Kumar Aggarwal (DIN: 09557129) and Mr. Utsav Chotai (DIN: 09557131), Whole time Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself to be re-appointed as Whole time Director of the Company.
The Board recommends the re-appointment of Mr. Manoj Kumar Aggarwal (DIN: 09557129), and Mr. Utsav Chotai (DIN: 09557131) as Whole time Director of the Company liable to retire by rotation. Brief profile of the directors seeking appointment/re-appointment and other details has been given in Annexure-1 of the notice of the ensuing AGM.
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and take a view of the Companyâs policies and strategy apart from other Board matters. The Board of Directors met 08 times during the financial year ended March 31, 2024 in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder. The intervening gap between two Board Meeting was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and as per Secretarial Standard-1. The prescribed quorum was presented for all the Meetings and Directors of the Company actively participated
in the meetings and contributed valuable inputs on the matters brought before the Board of Directors from time to time.
|
S. No. |
Date of Meeting |
S. No. |
Date of Meeting |
|
1 |
10/04/2023 |
5 |
10/11/2023 |
|
2 |
27/05/2023 |
6 |
28/12/2023 |
|
3 |
04/08/2023 |
7 |
20/01/2024 |
|
4 |
17/08/2023 |
8 |
22/03/2024 |
Attendance of Directors in the Board Meeting:
|
Name of Directors |
No. of Board Meetings |
|
|
Entitled to attend |
Attended |
|
|
Mr. Manoj Kumar Aggarwal |
8 |
7 |
|
Mr. Shilp Chotai |
8 |
8 |
|
Mr. Utsav Chotai |
8 |
8 |
|
Mr. Sameer Pravinbhai Raninga |
8 |
8 |
|
Mr. Fahad Abdulaziz Patel |
8 |
8 |
|
Mrs. Jaspreet Kaur |
8 |
2 |
The Board of Directors has constituted the following Committees to effectively deliberate its duties:
I. Audit Committee
II. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
III. Stakeholders Relationship Committee1
During the financial year 2023-24, the Audit Committee convened 4 (four) times to deliberate on crucial financial matters and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The Stakeholders Relationship Committee meeting was held 1 (once) during the year to address stakeholder concerns and enhance stakeholder engagement. Furthermore, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee convened 2 (two) times to assess the performance of the board and carry out remuneration-related discussions. The active collaboration of committee members led to impactful discussions and valuable insights during these meetings.
Furthermore, to uphold regulatory requirements, the Independent Directors convened a separate meeting on February 8, 2024, complying with the provisions outlined in Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulations 25(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This proactive approach underlines our commitment to governance and transparency.
The composition of the Audit Committee has been precisely structured to align with the requirements outlined in Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, and Regulation 18 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The members of the Audit Committee collectively possess substantial financial and accounting expertise, ensuring a high level of proficiency within the committee. The committee is comprised of 3 members, and the Company Secretary is the Secretary of the committee.
The detail of the composition of the Audit Committee along with their meetings held/ attended is as follows:
|
Sr. No. |
Name |
Designation |
Meetings Held |
Meetings attended |
|
1 |
Sameer Pravinbhai Raninga |
Chairman |
5 |
5 |
|
2 |
Fahad Abdulaziz Patel |
Member |
5 |
5 |
|
3 |
Utsav Chotai |
Member |
5 |
5 |
During the year under review, meetings of Audit Committee were held on the following dates:
|
28/05/2023 |
04/08/2023 |
10/11/2023 |
23/12/2023 |
21/03/2024 |
All the recommendation made by the Audit Committee in the financial year 2023-24 was approved by the Board.
The Nomination & Remuneration Committees composition meets with the requirement of section 178 of the companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Members of the Nomination & Remuneration Policy possess sound knowledge/expertise/exposure.
The Committee comprised of 3 members as per Table here in below. The Company Secretary is the Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Committee.
The detail of a composition of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee along with their meetings held/ attended is as follows: -
|
Sr. No. |
Name |
Designation |
Meetings Held |
Meetings attended |
|
1 |
Mr. Fahad Abdulaziz Patel |
Chairman |
2 |
2 |
|
2 |
Mr. Sameer Praveenbhai Raninga |
Member |
2 |
2 |
|
3 |
Ms. Jaspreet Kaur |
Member |
2 |
1 |
During the year under review, meetings of Nomination& Remuneration Committee were held on:
|
17/08/2023 |
20/01/2024 |
Nomination & Remuneration Policy: The Company believes that building a diverse and inclusive culture is integral to its success. A diverse Board, among others, will enhance the quality of decisions by utilizing different skills, qualifications, professional experience and knowledge of the Board members necessary for achieving sustainable and balanced development. In terms of SEBI Listing Regulations and Act, the Company has in place Nomination & Remuneration Policy which is also available at the Companyâs website:
https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/nomination and remuneration policy
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee meets with the requirement of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 20 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Stakeholders Relationship Committee is mainly responsible to review all grievances connected with the Companyâs transfer of securities and Redressal of shareholders / Investors / Security Holders Complaints. The Committee comprised of 3 members as per Table here in below. The Company Secretary is the Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Committee. The detail of a composition of the said Committee along with their meetings held/ attended is as follows: -
|
Sr. No. |
Name |
Designation |
Meetings Held |
Meetings attended |
|
1 |
Mr. Fahad Abdulaziz Patel |
Chairman |
1 |
1 |
|
2 |
Mr. Sameer Praveenbhai Raninga |
Member |
1 |
1 |
|
3 |
Ms. Jaspreet Kaur |
Member |
1 |
1 |
During the year under review, meetings of Stakeholder Relationship Committee were held on 2nd February 2024.
The Board members are provided with necessary documents/ brochures, reports and internal policies to enable them to familiarize with the Companyâs procedures and practices, the website link is https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder, the Board has carried out annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well the evaluation of the working of its Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee, experience and expertise, performance of specific duties and obligations etc. were carried out. The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of the Individual Directors including Independent Directors on the basis of the criteria and framework adopted by the Board. Further, the performance of Board as a whole and committees were evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the Directors on the basis of various criteria. The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process. In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, the performance of Non- Independent Directors, performance of Board as a whole and performance of the Chairman was evaluated, taking into account the views of the Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134 (3)(c) and Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the best of their knowledge and belief the Board of Directors hereby submit that:
a. In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, for the year ended on 31st March, 2024 the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there is no material departure from the same;
b. The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of financial year and of the profit of the company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2024;
c. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. The Directors had prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis
e. The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively and;
f. The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively
Since the company has been listed on SME EMERGE Platform of National Stock Exchange Limited (NSE), by virtue of regulation 15 (2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the compliance with the corporate governance provisions as specified in regulation 17 to 27 and clause B to (i) of sub regulation (2) of Regulation 46 and Para C, D and E of Schedule V relating to Corporate Governance Report, shall not apply to company listed on SME Exchange. Hence, Corporate Governance Report does not form a part of this Board Report, though we are committed for the best corporate governance practices.
In terms of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, every company with net worth of Rs. 500 Crores or more OR an annual turnover of Rs. 1000 Crores or more OR with a net profit of Rs. 5 Crores or more, during previous year is required to constitute a CSR Committee.
Gayatri Rubbers and Chemicals Limited does not fall in any of the above criteria during the year 2023-24. Therefore, it is not mandatorily required to carry out any CSR activities or constitute any Committees under provisions of Section 135 of the Act.
The Company has not provided any loans, guarantees or invested any securities as per the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the year under review, contracts or arrangements entered into with the related party, as defined under section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013 were in the ordinary course of business on armâs length basis. During the year the Company has not entered into any materially significant related party transactions which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. Further, all related party transactions entered into by the Company are placed before the Audit Committee for its approval. Suitable disclosures as required are provided in AS-18 which forms the part of the notes to the Financial Statement. In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulation 2015, the Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is also available on Companyâs Website at Gayatri Rubbers and Chemicals Ltd (gayatrirubberchemicals.com)
The particulars of the contracts or arrangements entered into by the Company with related parties as referred to in Section 134 (3) (h) read with section 188(1) of the Act and rules framed thereunder, in the Form No. AOC-2 are annexed and marked as Annexure-I.
The Company has in place adequate Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements. The Company has a continuous monitoring mechanism which enables the organization to maintain the same standards of the control systems and help them in managing defaults, if any, on timely basis because of strong reporting mechanisms followed by the Company.
The Board of the Company has evaluated a risk management to monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risk and controls. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on continuing basis. The company has been following the principle of risk minimization as it is the norm in every industry. The Board has adopted steps for framing, implementing and monitoring the risk management plan for the company. The main objective of this policy is to ensure sustainable business growth with stability and to promote a pro-active approach in reporting, evaluating and resolving risks associated with the business. In order to achieve the key objective, the policy establishes a structured and disciplined approach to risk management, in order to guide decisions on risk related issues.
In todayâs Challenging and competitive environment, strategies for mitigating inherent risk in accomplishing the growth plans of the company are imperative. The Common risks inherent are: Regulations, Competition, business risk, technology obsolescence, long term investments and expansion of facilities. Business risk, inter alia, includes financial risk, political risk, legal risk etc.
As a matter of policy, these risks are assessed and steps as appropriate are taken to mitigate the same. The Company has formulated a policy for Risk management with the following objectives:
â¢Provide an overview of the principles of risk management
â¢Explain approach adopted by the Company for risk management
â¢Define the organizational structure for effective risk management
â¢Develop a âriskâ culture that encourages all employees to identify risks and associated
â¢opportunities and to respond to them with effective actions.
â¢Identify, access and manage existing and new risks in a planned and coordinated manner with minimum disruption and cost, to protect and preserve Companyâs human, physical and financial assets.
The Company applies a strict control system to monitor day by day power consumption in an effort to save energy. The Company ensures optimal use of energy with minimum extent of wastage as far as possible. The Company is aware of its responsibilities and has at every available opportunity, used and implemented such measures so as to enable energy conservation.
The Company has not made any special effort towards technology absorption. However, the company always prepared for update its factory for new technology. The Companyâs operation does not require any significant import of technology so far.
|
PARTICULARS |
FY 2023-24 |
FY 2022-23 |
|
Foreign Exchange Earnings |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Foreign Exchange Outgo |
Nil |
Nil |
M/s VAPS & Co., Chartered Accountants, having their office at C-42, South Extension Part II, New Delhi-110049 (ICAI Firm Registration Number: 003612N) is the Statutory Auditor of the Company
to hold office for period of 5 (Five) years from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of the Company held in the year 2023 till the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2028.
Further, the notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditorsâ Report are self -explanatory and do not call for any further comments. They do not contain any qualification, reservation, disclaimer or adverse remarks. The report of auditors have been attached to this report as âAnnexure-VIâ.
As required under provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder, the Board has appointed the Secretarial Auditors of the Company, CS Akash Goel, Proprietor, Akash & Co. Practicing Company Secretaries, for conducting the Secretarial Audit for the FY 2023-24. Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 issued by the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2024 is attached to the Directorâs Report as âAnnexure-IIâ.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder, your Company has appointed M/s. Garg Kakkar & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 25712C) as the Internal Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24 and takes their suggestions and recommendations to improve and strengthen the internal control systems.
Statutory Auditor''s Report: There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by Statutory Auditors in the Auditor''s report. The notes on accounts referred to the Auditors'' Report are self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further explanation.
Secretarial Auditor''s Report: There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by Secretarial Auditors in their report.
During the year under review, neither the Statutory nor the Secretarial Auditors has reported to the Audit Committee under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 any instances of fraud committed against the Company by its officers or employees, the details of which would need to be mentioned in the Board''s Report.
In accordance with Section 92(3) and Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return as on March 31,
2024 is available on the Companyâs website
https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/annualreturn
A detailed report on Management Discussion and Analysis (MDA) Report is included in this Report as Annexure - IV.
As per provision to regulation Rule 4(1) of the companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 notified vide Notification No. G.S.R 111 (E) on 16th February, 2015, Companies whose shares are listed on SME exchange as referred to in Chapter XB of SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2009, are exempted from the compulsory requirements of adoption of IND-AS w.e.f. 1st April, 2017.
At Gayatri Rubbers and Chemicals Limited, all employees are of equal value. There is no discrimination between individuals at any point on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, political opinion, national extraction, social origin, sexual orientation or age.
The Company is committed to provide a safe and conducive work environment to its employees. There exist at the group level an Internal Complaints Committee (âICCâ) constituted under The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The group is strongly opposed to sexual harassment and employees are made aware about the consequences of such acts and about the constitution of ICC. During the year under review, no complaints were filed with the Committee under the provisions of the said Act in relation to the workplace/s of the Company.
The Company also has in place âPrevention of Sexual Harassment Policyâ. This Anti- Sexual Harassment Policy of the Company is in line with the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary and trainees) are covered under this policy.
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Board meetings and Annual General Meetings.
The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
The provisions relating to maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under sub section (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, were not applicable to the Company up to March 31, 2024 and accordingly such accounts and records were not required to be maintained.
In compliance with Regulation 36 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 Notice of the AGM along with the Annual Report 2022-23 is being sent only through electronic mode to those Members whose email addresses are registered with the Company/ Depositories. Members may note that the Notice and Annual Report 2023-24 will also be available on the Companyâs website https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/annualreturn
No application or proceeding was initiated in respect of the Company in terms of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016.
Pursuant to Section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, a Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns has been established, in order to ensure that the activities of the company and its employees are conducted in a fair and transparent manner by adoption of highest standards of professionalism, honesty and integrity and ethical behaviour. The Company has established a vigil mechanism through which Directors, employees and business associates may report unethical behaviour, malpractices, wrongful conduct, fraud, violation of Companyâs code of conduct without fear of reprisal. The Company has set up a Direct Touch initiative, under which all Directors, employees, business associates have direct access to the Chairman of the Audit committee, and also to a three-member direct touch team established for this purpose. The direct touch team comprises one senior woman member so that women employees of the Company feel free and secure while lodging their complaints under the policy. The Company ensures that genuine Whistle Blowers are accorded complete protection from any kind of unfair treatment or victimization. The vigil mechanism policy has also been uploaded in the website of the company at https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/whistle blower policy.php
The Company has no employee in the Company drawing remuneration of more than Rs. 8,50,000/- per month or 1,20,00,000/- per annum, and hence the Company is not required to give information under Sub rule 2 and 3 of Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016. The ratio of remuneration of each whole-time director and key managerial personnel (KMP) to the median of employeeâs remuneration of the employee of the Company as per section 197(12) read with Rule 5 (1) (i) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration) Rules 2014 for the financial year 2022-23 forms part of this Board report as âAnnexure-INâ. Additionally, the following details form part of Annexure-III to the Boards Report:
⢠Remuneration to Whole Time Directors.
⢠Remuneration to Non-executive/ Independent Directors
⢠Percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year.
⢠Number of permanent employees on roll of the Company.
⢠The company did not allow any sweat equity shares & does not have an employee stock option scheme.
The policy of the Company on directorâs appointment and remuneration, including the criteria for determining the qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters, as required under sub section (3) of section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 have been regulated by the nomination and remuneration committee and the policy framed by the company is available on our website, at
https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/nomination and remuneration policy grcl.php
We affirm that the remuneration paid to the directors is as per the terms laid out in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company with the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company.
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with the Requirements of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The Insider Trading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed, and disclosures to be made while dealing with shares of the Company as well as consequences of violation. The Policy has been formulated to regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals by employees and to maintain the highest ethical standards of dealing in Companyâs Shares.
Following Board Policies have been approved and adopted by the Board, the details of which are available on the website of the company at www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com and for the convenience given herein below:
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Name of policy |
Web link |
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Materiality of Events |
https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/policy on determination of materia |
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Whistle Blower Policy |
https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/whistle blower policy.php |
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Preventio n of Sexual Harassme nt at Workplac e |
https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/policy on prevention of sexual har |
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Code of Conduct for preventio n of Insider Trading |
https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/prevention of insider trading policy |
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Nominatio n & Remunera tion Policy |
https://www.gayatrirubberchemicals.com/nomination and remuneration poli |
? THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
Your Company has not one-time settlement from Banks or Financial Institutions, therefore this is not applicable.
? CREDIT RATINGS:
Your Company being an SME Listed Company does not require obtaining credit rating for its securities.
M/s. Skyline Financial Services Private Limited
D-153A, 1st Floor, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase -I, New Delhi - 110020
Tel: 011-40450193-97
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.skylinerta.com/
SEBI Registration Number: INR000004058
The Company maintained healthy, cordial and harmonious industrial relations at all levels. The enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of employees have enabled the Company to remain at the leadership position in the industry. It has taken various steps to improve productivity across organizations.
Your Directors place on record their sincere thanks to bankers, business associates, consultants, and various Government Authorities for their continued support extended to your Companies activities during the year under review. Your Directors also acknowledges gratefully the shareholders for their support and confidence reposed on your Company.
The Directors look forward to their continued support in future.
Shilp Chotai Utsav Chotai
(Managing Director) (Wholetime Director)
DIN:09557130 DIN:09557131
Date: 01.08.2024 Place: Porbandar
Stakeholders Relationship Committee has been established as a part of the Good Corporate Governance practices
Mar 31, 2023
The directors have pleasure in presenting to you the 1st Annual Report of the Company and the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended on March 31, 2023.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Your Companyâs performance for the year ended on 31st March, 2023, is summarized as under:
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(Amt in INR Lakhs) |
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S. No. PARTICULARS Period ended March 31st, 2023 |
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I. |
Incomes |
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a) |
Revenue from Operations |
2220.69 |
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b) |
Other Income |
- |
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II. |
Total Income |
2220.69 |
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III. |
Expenses |
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a) |
Cost of Revenue operations |
2179.64 |
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b) |
Changes in Inventories of finished goods, Work in Progress and Traded Goods |
(252.94) |
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c) |
Employee Benefit Expense |
49.68 |
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d) |
Finance Cost |
19.49 |
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e) |
Depreciation and Amortization Expense |
21.45 |
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f) |
Other Expenses |
80.11 |
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IV. |
Total Expenses |
2097.43 |
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V. |
Profit Before Tax (II-IV) |
123.26 |
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VI. |
Tax Expenses |
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a) |
Current Tax |
32.71 |
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b) |
Deferred Tax Expense/ Income |
(0.74) |
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VII. |
Total Taxes |
31.97 |
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VIII. |
Profit After Taxes |
91.29 |
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IX. |
Earnings per Equity Share of INR 10.00 each |
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a) |
Basic (in rupees) |
1.78 |
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b)_ |
Diluted (in rupees) |
1.78 |
⢠Profits before exceptional & extraordinary items have approximated to Rs. 123.26 Lakhs in the year under Report.
⢠Net Profits have been observed close to Rs. 91.29 Lakhs in the year under Report.
⢠Earnings per share (EPS) for F. Y 2023-23 is 1.78.
⢠The Board assures us that the management will leave no efforts untouched to increase the profitability of the company.
OPERATIONAL RESULTS AND STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS:
The Highlights of Companyâs performance for the year ended on March 31st, 2023:
⢠Total Revenue from Operations amounted to Rs. 2220.69 Lakhs in the year under Report
⢠Total Expenses have rated Rs. 2097.43 Lakhs in the year under Report
With a view to using the internal accruals for the growth of the Company and to strengthen the financial position of the company, your directors do not recommend distribution of any dividend for the year under Report.
TRANSFER OF AMOUNT TO RESERVES:
Pursuant to provision of section 134(1)(j) of the Companies Act, 2013, Rs. 305.60 Lakhs were transferred, being the Security Premium amount and Rs. 91.29 Lakhs being the Profit of the period to the general reserves account of the Company during the year under review.
The company has a closing balance of Rs. 396.89 Lakhs (Rupees Three Crore Ninety-Six Lakhs and Eighty-Nine Thousand approx.) as Reserves and Surplus as on 31.03.2023.
The Company is engaged in the business of manufacturing, producing and distributing all types of reclaimed rubber and all kinds of rubber products, bye products, rubber chemicals, rubber processing, latex and all types of rubber scrap products and goods for commercial and industrial purposes etc. During the year, Your Company has not changed its business or object and continues to be in the same line of business as per main object of the company.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAS OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THIS REPORT:
There are no Material Changes and Commitments affecting the Financial Position of the Company between the end of the Financial Year of the Company to which the Financial Statement relates and the date of this report.
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits falling within the purview of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, during the year under review and therefore details mentioned in Rule 8(5)(v) & (vi) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 relating to deposits, covered under Chapter V of the Act is not required to be given.
During the period under review the Authorised Share Capital of the Company was increased from Rs. Fifteen Lakh (Rs. 15,00,000/-) to Rs. Six Crore (Rs. 6,00,00,000/-) and subsequently after the Initial Public Offer the paid-up share capital was increased to Rs. Five Crore Seventy-Three Lakh Eighty Thousand (Rs. 5,73,80,000/-).
During the period under review, Company raised an amount of INR 4,58,40,000 through IPO of 15,28,000 equity shares of INR 10.00 each at an issue price of INR 30.00 each. The offer was open from January 25,2023 to January 30, 2023. The equity shares of the company are listed on the SME Platform of National Stock Exchange of India (NSE EMERGE) with effect from February 7,2023.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/ JOINT VENTURE/ ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
As on March 31, 2023, the Company does not have any subsidiary or joint venture or associate company.
The Companyâs equity shares are listed on NSE Emerge SME platform of National Stock Exchange of India Limited with Symbol GRCL. The Company is regular in payment of Annual Listing Fees. The Company has paid Listing Fees up to the year 2023-24.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
? REGISTRATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS IN INDEPENDENT DIRECTORSâ DATABANK:
All the Independent Directors of the Company have been registered under the Independent Directors Databank maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
? DIRECTORS LIABLE TO RETIRE BY ROTATION AND BE ELIGIBLE TO GET REAPPOINTED:
Pursuant to Section 152 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, one-third of such of the Directors as are liable to retire by rotation, shall retire every year and, if eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment at every AGM.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152(6) and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. Mr. Utsav Chotai (DIN 09557131) and Mr. Manoj Kumar Aggarwal (DIN: 09557129), though appointed as First Directors of the Company. They are liable to get retired by rotation and, being eligible, has offered themselves for re-appointment at the ensuing first AGM of the Company. The Board recommends their reappointment for consideration by the Members of the Company at the first Annual General Meeting.
Accordingly, requisite resolution shall form part of the
Notice convening the AGM.
? DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
All the Independent Directors have confirmed to the Board that they meet the criteria of Independence as specified under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of the Listing Regulations that they qualify to be Independent Directors pursuant to Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. They have confirmed that they meet the requirements of âIndependent Directorâ as mentioned under Regulation 16 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Therefore, the Board is duly composed as per the Companies Act, 2013 provisions and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation 2015. The Following changes in the Board Composition took place during the Financial Year 2022-23 and the confirmations were placed before and noted by the Board.
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S. No. |
Name of the Director |
Type of Change |
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1. |
Mr. Sameer Pravinbhai Raninga |
Appointment |
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2. |
Mr. Fahad Abdulaziz Patel |
Appointment |
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3. |
Mrs. Jaspreet Kaur |
Appointment |
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING:? BOARD MEETING:
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and take a view of the Companyâs policies and strategy apart from other Board matters. The notice for Board Meetings is given well in advance to all the Directors.
The Board of Directors met 16 times during the financial year ended March 31, 2023, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder. The intervening gap between two board meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and as per Secretarial Standard-1. The prescribed quorum was presented for all the Meetings and Directors of the Company actively participated in the meetings and contributed valuable inputs on the matters brought before the Board of Directors from time to time.
Sixteen Board Meetings were held as under:
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S. No. |
Date of Meeting |
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1. |
11.04.2023 |
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2. |
15.04.2023 |
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3. |
28.04.2023 |
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4. |
21.05.2023 |
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5. |
08.07.2023 |
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6. |
12.07.2023 |
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7. |
01.08.2023 |
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8. |
17.08.2023 |
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9. |
01.09.2023 |
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10. |
12.09.2023 |
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11. |
04.10.2023 |
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12. |
16.11.2023 |
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13. |
30.12.2023 |
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14. |
06.01.2023 |
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15. |
02.02.2023 |
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16. |
13.02.2023 |
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? Attendance of Directors in the Board Meeting: |
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Name of Director |
No. of Board Meeting |
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Held |
Attended |
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Mr. Manoj Kumar Aggarwal |
16 |
16 |
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Mr. Shilp Chotai |
16 |
16 |
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Mr. Utsav Chotai |
16 |
16 |
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Mr. Sameer Pravinbhai Raninga |
2 |
2 |
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Mrs. Jaspreet Kaur |
2 |
2 |
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Mr. Fahad Abdulaziz Patel |
2 |
2 |
? NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEETING:
The Audit Committee met 4 times during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2023. The Stakeholders Relationship Committee met 1 time during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2023. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee met 2 times during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2023. Members of the Committees discussed the matter placed and contributed their valuable inputs on the matters brought before the meetings.
Additionally, during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2023 the Independent Directors held a separate meeting on 8th February, 2023 in compliance with the requirements of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulations 25(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Company has three committees viz; Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee which has established as a part of better corporate governance practices and is in compliance with the requirements of the relevant provisions of applicable laws and statutes.
The Audit Committees composition meets with the
requirement of section 177 of the companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of Listing Agreement and Regulation 18 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Members of the Audit Committee possess financial / accounting expertise / exposure.
The Audit Committee is comprised of 3 members as per Table here in below. The Company Secretary is the Secretary and Compliance Officer of the committee. The detail of the composition of the Audit Committee along with their meetings held/ attended is as follows:
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Sr. No. |
Name |
Designation |
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1. |
Sameer Pravinbhai Raninga |
Chairman |
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2. |
Fahad Abdulaziz Patel |
Member |
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3. |
Shilp Chotai |
Member |
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During the year under review, meetings of Audit Committee were held on: |
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17.08.2022 |
12.09.2022 |
06.01.2023 |
08.02.2023 |
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? COMPOSITION OF NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:
The Nomination & Remuneration Committees composition meets with the requirement of section 178 of the companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Members of the Nomination & Remuneration Policy possess sound knowledge/expertise/exposure.
The Committee comprised of 3 members as per Table here in below. The Company Secretary is the Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Committee. The detail of a composition of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee along with their meetings held/ attended is as follows: -
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Sr. No. |
Name |
Designation |
|
1. |
Fahad Patel |
Chairman |
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2. |
Sameer Praveenbhai Raninga |
Member |
|
3. |
Jaspreet Kaur |
During the year under review, meetings of Nomination & Remuneration Committee were held on:
|
17.08.2022 |
12.09.2022 |
31.12.2022 |
The Company has duly formulated the Nomination & Remuneration Policy which is also available at the Companyâs website:
https: // gayatrirubberchemicals. com/nomination-and-remuneration-policy/
? COMPOSITION OF STAKEHOLDERS & RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee meets with the requirement of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 20 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Stakeholders Relationship Committee is mainly responsible to review all grievances connected with the Companyâs transfer of securities and Redressal of shareholders / Investors / Security Holders Complaints. The Committee comprised of 3 members as per Table here in below. The Company Secretary is the Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Committee. The detail of a composition of the said Committee along with their meetings held/ attended is as follows: -
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Sr. No. |
Name |
Designation |
|
1. |
Fahad Abdulaziz Patel |
Chairman |
|
2. |
Sameer Pravinbhai Raninga |
Member |
|
3. |
Jaspreet Kaur |
Member |
During the year under review, meetings of Nomination & Remuneration Committee were held on 2nd February 2023.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder, the Board has carried out annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well the evaluation of the working of its Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee, experience and expertise, performance of specific duties and obligations etc. were carried out. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process and outcome. The performance of each of the non-independent directors was also evaluated by the independent directors at the separate meeting held of the Independent Directors of the Company.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
In terms of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, every company with net worth of Rs. 500 Crores or more OR an annual turnover of Rs. 1000 Crores or more OR with a net profit of Rs. 5 Crores or more, during previous year is required to constitute a CSR Committee. Gayatri Rubbers and Chemicals Limited does not fall in any of the above criteria during the year 2022-23. Therefore, it is not mandatorily required to carry out any CSR activities or constitute any Committees under provisions of Section 135 of the Act.
We also feel strongly about giving back to our community. We believe everybody deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their personal circumstances, and offered the skills, knowledge and assistance they need to help themselves lead healthy and productive lives.
VIGIL MECHANISM FOR THE DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES:
Pursuant to Section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, a Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns has been established, in order to
ensure that the activities of the company and its employees are conducted in a fair and transparent manner by adoption of highest standards of professionalism, honesty and integrity and ethical behavior.
The Company has established a vigil mechanism through which Directors, employees and business associates may report unethical behavior, malpractices, wrongful conduct, fraud, violation of Companyâs code of conduct without fear of reprisal. The Company has set up a Direct Touch initiative, under which all Directors, employees, business associates have direct access to the Chairman of the Audit committee, and also to a three-member direct touch team established for this purpose. The direct touch team comprises one senior woman member so that women employees of the Company feel free and secure while lodging their complaints under the policy.
The Company ensures that genuine Whistle Blowers are accorded complete protection from any kind of unfair treatment or victimization. The vigil mechanism policy has also been uploaded in the website of the company at https: // gavatrirubberchemicals. com/whistle-blower-policy/
The Board of the Company has evaluated risk management to monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis. The company has been following the principle of risk minimization as it is the norm in every industry. The Board has adopted steps for framing, implementing and monitoring the risk management plan for the company. The main objective of this policy is to ensure sustainable business growth with stability and to promote a pro-active approach in reporting, evaluating and resolving risks associated with the business. In order to achieve the key objective, the policy establishes a structured and disciplined approach to risk management, in order to guide decisions on risk related
issues.
In todayâs Challenging and competitive environment, strategies for mitigating inherent risk in accomplishing the growth plans of the company are imperative. The Common risks inherent are:
Regulations, Competition, business risk, technology obsolescence, long term investments and expansion of facilities. Business risk, inter alia, includes financial risk, political risk, legal risk etc., As a matter of policy, these risks are assessed and steps as appropriate are taken to mitigate the same.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:
The Company has not provided any loans, guarantees or Invested any securities as per the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013
AUDITORS:? STATUTORY AUDITORS:
The members of the company at their Annual General Meeting held on April, 28, 2022 had appointed M/s VAPS & Co., Chartered Accountants, having their office at C-42, South Extension Part II, New Delhi-110049 (ICAI Firm Registration Number: 003612N) as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2022-23. The Auditorâs Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2023 forms part of this Annual Report and is attached to the Directorâs Report as âAnnexure-VIIâ and does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks. There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
As required under provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder, the Board has appointed the Secretarial Auditors of the Company, CS Akash Goel, Proprietor, Akash & Co. Practicing Company Secretaries, for conducting the
Secretarial Audit for the FY 2022-23. Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 issued by the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2023 is attached to the Directorâs Report as âAnnexure-IIâ.
Secretarial auditor has observed that the Company:
1. had allotted 15,28,000 equity shares in its Initial Public Offer and complied with the Act and Rules formed thereunder, during the reporting period.
2. had submitted DIR-12, MGT-14, ADT-1 and MR-1 with additional fees.
3. has not obtained the Factory License for its manufacturing unit established at Plot No 11 Gali No 3 Opp. Beri Ka Bagh, Malerna Road, Ballabgarh, Faridabad-121004. However, the company applied for the license in September 2022 and thereafter got the pollution certificate no 2621855546. The Company has also obtained a signed certificate bearing no. 4250 from local government, handwritten by government authority on November 17, 2022. This certificate is signed by Patwari, Joint Commissioner and Zonal & Taxation Officer of local government for the area in which the factory is located. The said certificate states that the factory has an Industrial ID P07005783338, that the factory is currently carrying its manufacturing activities and also shows that the local government has no objection in letting the factory carry out its manufacturing activities.
4. has maintained the Structured Digital Database as required under SEBI (Prohibition and Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015 with a delay.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder, your Company has appointed M/s. Garg Kakkar & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 25712C) as the Internal Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2022-23 and takes their suggestions and recommendations to improve and strengthen the internal control systems.
The provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 14 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 and other applicable rules and provisions is not applicable on the Company. Therefore, no cost records have been maintained by the company.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Company has complied with all the applicable Secretarial Standards in the Financial Year 2022-23 as issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
The Annual Return for the Financial Year 2022-23 pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and administration) Rules, 2014 is placed at the website of the Company at www.gavatrirubberchemicals.com/investors/
DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT THE WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
At Gayatri Rubbers and Chemicals Limited, all employees are of equal value. There is no discrimination between individuals at any point on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, political opinion, national extraction, social origin, sexual orientation or age.
At Gayatri Rubbers and Chemicals Limited, every individual is expected to treat his/her colleagues with respect and dignity. This is enshrined in values and in the Code of Ethics & Conduct of Gayatri Rubbers and Chemicals Limited. The Direct Touch (Whistle-Blower &Protection Policy) Policy provides a platform to all employees for
reporting unethical business practices at workplace without the fear of reprisal and help in eliminating any kind of misconduct in the system. The Policy also includes misconduct with respect to discrimination or sexual harassment.
The Company also has in place âPrevention of Sexual Harassment Policyâ. This Anti- Sexual Harassment Policy of the Company is in line with the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary and trainees) are covered under this policy.
An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is in place to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off during the year:
⢠No. of complaints received: NIL
⢠No. of complaints disposed off: NA
DETAILS OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:
The Company is well equipped with internal financial controls. The Company has a continuous monitoring mechanism which enables the organization to maintain the same standards of the control systems and help them in managing defaults, if any, on timely basis because of strong reporting mechanisms followed by the Company.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
In Terms of the Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, Management Discussion and Analysis report has been separately furnished in the Annual Report and forms part of the Annual Report as âAnnexure-Vâ.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES REFERRED IN SUB SECTION 1 OF SECTION 188 OF
During the year under review, contracts or arrangements entered into with the related party, as defined under section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013 were in the ordinary course of business on armâs length basis. Details of the transactions pursuant to compliance of section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are annexed herewith as per âAnnexure-Iâ
During the year the Company has not entered into any materially significant related party transactions which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. Suitable disclosures as required are provided in AS-18 which forms the part of the notes to the Financial Statement. In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulation 2015, the Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is also available on Companyâs Website at https: // gavatrirubberchemicals. com/whistle-blower-policy/.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION:
The Company has no employee in the Company drawing remuneration of more than Rs. 8,50,000/- per month or 1,20,00,000/- per annum, and hence the Company is not required to give information under Sub rule 2 and 3 of Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016.
The ratio of remuneration of each whole-time director and key managerial personnel (KMP) to the median of employeeâs remuneration of the employee of the Company as per section 197(12) read with Rule 5 (1) (i) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration) Rules 2014 for the financial year 2022-23 forms part of this Board report as âAnnexure-IIIâ.
Additionally, the following details form part of Annexure-III to the Boards Report:
⢠Remuneration to Whole Time Directors.
⢠Remuneration to Non-executive/ Independent
Directors
⢠Percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year.
⢠Number of permanent employees on roll of the Company.
⢠The company did not allow any sweat equity shares & does not have an employee stock option scheme.
DETAILS INRESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT:
The Statutory Auditors or Secretarial Auditors of the Company have not reported any frauds to the Audit Committee or to the Board of Directors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, including rules made thereunder during the current Financial Year.
BOARD POTLTCTES AND CODE OF CONDUCTS:A. Policy on Directors Appointment and Remuneration
The policy of the Company on directorâs appointment and remuneration, including the criteria for determining the qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters, as required under sub section (3) of section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 have been regulated by the nomination and remuneration committee and the policy framed by the company is annexed with the Board Report as âAnnexure-IVâ and available on our website, at https://gavatrirubberchemicals.com/. There has been no change in the policy since the last fiscal year. We affirm that the remuneration paid to the directors is as per the terms laid out in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company with the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company.
B. Prevention of Insider Trading:
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider
Trading Policy in accordance with the Requirements of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The Insider Trading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed, and disclosures to be made while dealing with shares of the Company as well as consequences of violation. The Policy has been formulated to regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals by employees and to maintain the highest ethical standards of dealing in Companyâs Shares.
C. Other Board Policies and Conducts:
Following Board Policies have been approved and adopted by the Board, the details of which are available on the website of the company at www. gayatrirubberchemicals. com and for the
convenience given herein below:
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SUBSIDIARIES ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES:
As at 31st March, 2023, the Company doesnât have any Subsidiary, Joint Venture or Associate Companies.
âCorporate Governance Practices Are Reflection of Value Systems and which Invariably Includes our Culture, Policies and Relationships with our Shareholders.â
Integrity and transparency are key factors to our governance practices to ensure that we achieve and will always retain the trust of our stakeholders. Corporate Governance is about maximizing Shareholders value legally, ethically, and sustainably. At GRCL, our Board exercises its fiduciary responsibilities in the widest sense of the term. Our disclosures seek to attain the best practices in international corporate governance. We also endeavor to enhance longterm shareholder value and respect- minority rights in all our business decisions.
As our company has been listed on SME EMERGE Platform of National Stock Exchange Limited (NSE), by virtue of regulation 15 (2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the compliance with the corporate governance provisions as specified in regulation 17 to 27 and clause B to (i) of sub regulation (2) of Regulation 46 and Para C, D and E of Schedule V relating to Corporate Governance Report, shall not apply to company listed on SME Exchange. Hence, Corporate Governance Report does not form a part of this Board Report, though we are committed for the best corporate governance practices.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 164(2) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 IN RESPECT OF NONDISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS:
The Company has received the disclosures in Form DIR-8 from its Directors being appointed or reappointed and has noted that none of the Directors are disqualified under section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
14(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. However, as a company being listed on the SME platform of the Stock Exchange, Corporate Governance regulations are not applicable to the company and hence no Certificate for the same from the Practising Company Secretary is applicable to the company.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS:
There were no significant and material orders issued against the Company by any regulating authority or court or tribunal which could affect the going concern status and Companyâs operations in future.
PARTICULARS REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:
The information pertaining to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 as follows:
1. The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy: The Company applies a strict control system to monitor day by day power consumption in an effort to save energy. The Company ensures optimal use of energy with minimum extent of wastage as far as possible.
The efforts made towards technology absorption:
1. The Company has not made any special effort towards technology absorption. However, the company always prepared for update its factory for new technology.
2. The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import substitution: Not Applicable
3. In case of imported technology (imported during the
last three years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year): Not Applicable.
4. The details of technology imported: Not Applicable
5. The year of import: Not Applicable
6. Whether the technology been fully absorbed: Not Applicable
7. If not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof: Not Applicable
8. The expenditure on Research and Development: Not Applicable
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Further, during the year under review, the Company has
reported Foreign Exchange Earnings and Expenses as under:
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DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILTY STATEMENT:
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in
relation to the Audited Financial Statements of the
Company for the year ended March 31, 2023, the Board of
Directors hereby confirms that:
1. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
2. The directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year as on March 31, 2023 and of the profit of the company for that year;
3. The directors had 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, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
4. The directors had prepared the annual accounts of the
company on a going concern basis; and;
5. Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively;
6. The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF):
During the year under review, the provision of section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 does not apply as the company was not required to transfer any amount to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by Central Government of India.
Your Company being an SME Listed Company does not require obtaining credit rating for its securities.
REGISTRAR AND SHARE TRANSFER AGENT INFORMATION:
M/s. Skyline Financial Services Private Limited D- 153A, 1st Floor, Okhla Industrial Area,
Phase -I, New Delhi - 110020 Tel: 011-40450193-97 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www. skylinerta. com/
SEBI Registration Number: INR000004058
The Company maintained healthy, cordial and harmonious industrial relations at all levels. The enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of employees have enabled the Company to remain at the leadership position in the industry. It has taken various steps to improve productivity across organizations.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAND APPRECIATION:
Your directors would like to express their appreciation for assistance and co- operation received from the Shareholders, State Governments, Local authorities and Companyâs Bankers for the assistance co-operation and encouragement they extended to the Company.
Your directors also wish to place on record their sincere thanks and appreciation for the continuing support and unstinting efforts of investors, vendors, dealers, business associates and employees in ensuing and excellent allaround operational performance.
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