Mar 31, 2025
Your directors are pleased to present the 45th Annual Report of Neelkanth Limited ("the Company") together with the
Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
The financial highlights for the financial year ended March 31,2025 is summarized below:
|
Sr. No. |
Particulars |
For the financial year |
For the financial year |
|
ended March 31, 2025 |
ended March 31, 2024 |
||
|
Income |
|||
|
1 |
(a) Revenue from operations |
494.08 |
571.85 |
|
(b) Other income |
1.14 |
4.47 |
|
|
Total Income |
495.22 |
576.32 |
|
|
Earnings before interest, taxes, |
16.48 |
45.65 |
|
|
2 |
Less: Finance costs |
4.35 |
5.12 |
|
Less: Depreciation |
11.36 |
10.39 |
|
|
3 |
Profit before tax |
0.77 |
30.14 |
|
Less: Tax Expense: |
|||
|
Current Tax |
- |
- |
|
|
4 |
Deferred Tax |
- |
- |
|
Income tax of earlier years |
- |
||
|
5 |
Profit / (Loss) for the year |
0.77 |
30.14 |
|
6 |
Add: Other Comprehensive Income |
-0.09 |
-0.75 |
|
Total Comprehensive Income |
0.68 |
29.39 |
The financial statements for the financial year ended March 31,2025 have been prepared as per the Indian Accounting
Standards (Ind-AS).
During the financial year under review, the Company achieved total revenue of Rs.495.22 Lakh as against Rs.576.32
Lakh in the previous financial year and net Profit after tax was Rs.0.68 Lakh as against profit of Rs.29.39 Lakh in the
previous financial year.
The Company is primarily engaged in the activities of trading of commodities which primarily includes trading of rice.
The Company is exploring new business opportunities in the field real estate and construction business and has invested
significant amount in real estate business.
The Company does not have any subsidiary, joint venture or associate company.
During the financial year under review, the Company did not transfer any amount to general reserve.
To conserve the resources for future requirements, your directors do not recommend any dividend for the financial year
2024-25
During the financial year under review, there was no change in the authorized, issued, subscribed and paid-up share
capital of the Company.
As on March 31,2025, the paid-up share capital of the Company was Rs.4,35,90,000/- i.e. 43,59,000 Equity shares of
Rs. 10/- each.
During the financial year under review, the Company has not issued any class of securities including shares with
differential voting rights, Sweat Equity Shares and has not granted any stock options. The Company has not bought
back any of its securities during the financial year under review. Further, companyâs shares are listed on BSE Ltd.
There was no material changes and commitments which could affect the Company''s financial position between the end
of the financial year of the Company and date of this report.
Considering the nature of business activities of the Company, your directors have nothing to report regarding
conservation of energy and technology absorption. The Company has not incurred any expenses on R&D during the
financial year under review.
Fnrpinn pyrhannp parninnc anrl niitnn-
|
Foreign exchange earnings and outgo |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
|
|
(i) |
Foreign exchange earnings (actual inflows) |
Nil |
Nil |
|
(ii) |
Foreign exchange outgo (actual outflows) |
Nil |
Nil |
Your directors to the best of our knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by
them, make the following statement in terms of section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Companies Act. 2013
("Act") that:
i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with
proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
ii) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates
that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end
of the financial year March 31,2025 and of the profit of the Company for that period;
iii) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance
with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds
and other irregularities;
iv) they have prepared the annual accounts on a ''going concern'' basis;
v) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial
controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
vi) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such
systems are adequate and operating effectively.
The disclosures in terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in Annexure I to this Report.
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and
5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, forms part of this Annual
Report. In terms of the provisions of the first proviso to Section 136 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report
is being sent to Shareholders, excluding the aforementioned information. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy
of such statement may write to the Company Secretary of the Company.
As required under Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the copy of Annual Return as on March 31,
2025 will be placed on the website of the Company and can be accessed at www.rtexports.com.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public, falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Act, read
with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 and no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as
on March 31,2025.
The details of loans advanced, guarantees given and investments made which are covered under Section 186 of the
Act, have been disclosed in the Financial Statements at appropriate places.
In compliance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Act, the Company has established Vigil Mechanism / Whistle
Blower Policy to encourage directors and employees of the Company to bring to the attention of any of the following
persons, i.e. the Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Company Secretary, the instances of unethical behaviour,
actual or suspected incidence of fraud or violation of the Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management
(Code) that could adversely impact the Company''s operations, business performance or reputation. The Policy and
the Code has been posted on the website of the Company viz.www.rtexports.com.
The Board of Directors of the Company has put in place a Risk Management Policy which aims at enhancing
shareholders'' value and providing an optimum risk-reward trade-off. The risk management approach is based on a
clear understanding of the variety of risks that the organization faces, disciplined risk monitoring and measurement
and continuous risk assessment and mitigation measures.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Act, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has framed
Nomination and Remuneration Policy (the Policy). The Policy applies to the Board of Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel and the Senior Management Personnel. The Policy lays down criteria for selection and appointment of
Board Members, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel and also lays down a framework in
relation to remuneration of the aforesaid persons. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy has been posted on the
website of the Company www.rtexports.com.
At Neelkanth Limited, all employees are of equal value. There is no discrimination between individuals at any point
based on race, colour, gender, religion, political opinion, national extraction, social origin, sexual orientation or age.
The Company has in place a formal policy for prevention of sexual harassment of its women employees in line with
âThe Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The constitution
of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013 is not applicable on your Company under review.
Disclosure in relation to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013 (POSH) is mentioned below:
a. Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year: Nil
b. Number of complaints disposed off during the year: Nil
c. Number of cases pending for more than 90 days: Nil
Further the gender-wise breakdown of employees as on March 31,2025, is mentioned below:
Male - 01
Female -01
Transgender -0
Also, the Company is in compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 as amended from time to time.
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on Company''s business policies and strategy apart from
other business of the Board. The notice of Board meetings is given well in advance to all the directors of the Company.
The agenda of the Board / Committee meetings are circulated at least 7 days before the date of the meetings. In case
of any business exigencies, meetings are called and convened at shorter notice. The agenda for the Board /
Committee meetings include detailed notes on the items to be discussed at the meetings to enable the directors /
members to take informed decision.
During the financial year 2024-2025, the Board held ten (10) meetings on May 8, 2024, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024,
August 12, 2024, August 13, 2024, November 13, 2024, December 2, 2024, December 23, 2024, February 13, 2025
and March 6, 2025. The intervening gap between these meetings was within the period prescribed under the Act and
Listing Regulation.
Presently, the Board has three Committees viz. the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and
Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee.
The Composition of the committees and compliances as per the applicable provisions of the Act are as follows:
The Audit Committee is duly constituted as per the provisions of Section 177 of the Act. The members of the
Committee possess sound knowledge of accounts, audit, finance, taxation, internal controls etc.
As on March 31,2025, the Audit Committee comprised of 3 members viz. Mrs. Sangeeta Kumar,
Independent Director (Chairperson), Mrs. Asha Dawda, Independent Director, (Member) and Mr. Yogesh Thakkar,
Independent Director (Member). The Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company acts as the
Secretary to the Audit Committee. During the financial year 2024-2025, the Audit Committee held six (6) meetings
on May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, August 13, 2024, November 13, 2024 , February 13, 2025 and March 6, 2025.
The Board has accepted all recommendations made by the Audit Committee during the financial year under
review.
Nomination and Remuneration Committee is duly constituted as per the provisions of Section 178 of the Act.
As on March 31,2025, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprised of 3 members viz. Mrs. Sangeeta
Kumar, Independent Director (Chairperson), Mrs. Asha Dawda, Independent Director, (Member) and Mr. Yogesh
Thakkar Independent Director, (Member). During the financial year 2024-2025, the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee held three (3) meetings on July 29, 2024, November 13, 2024 and December 23, 2024.
The Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company acts as the Secretary to the Committee.
The Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee is duly constituted in accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of
the Act. Stakeholders'' relations have been cordial during the financial year. The Committee deals with the issues
relating to investors. There were no investor grievances pending as on March 31,2025, and a confirmation to this
effect has been received from the Company''s Registrar and Share Transfer Agent.
As on March 31, 2025, the Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee comprised of 3 members viz. Mrs. Sangeeta
Kumar, Independent Director (Chairperson), Mrs. Asha Dawda, Independent Director, (Member) and Mr. Yogesh
Thakkar Independent Director, (Member). During the financial year 2024-2025, the Stakeholdersâ Relationship
Committee held one (1) meeting on March 6, 2025.
The Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company acts as the Secretary to the Stakeholders''
Relationship Committee.
As stipulated under the Code of Independent Directors under Schedule IV of the Act, a separate meeting of the
Independent Directors of the Company was held on March 6, 2025 without the presence of Non- Independent
Directors and members of the management to consider the following:
(i) performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole; and
(ii) assessing the quality, quantity, and timeliness of flow of information between the Company management and
the Board that is necessary for the Board to perform its duties effectively and reasonably.
Independent Directors expressed satisfaction on the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a
whole. The Independent Directors were also satisfied with the quality, quantity, and timeliness of flow of information
between the Company management and the Board.
Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations 2015, the Board, in
consultation with its Nomination & Remuneration Committee, has formulated a framework containing, inter-alia,
the criteria for performance evaluation of the entire Board of the Company, its Committees and Individual Directors,
including Independent Directors.
The Board has devised questionnaire to evaluate the performance of the Board, Board Committees and individual
Directors. The Chairman of respective Board Committees shared the report on evaluation with the respective
Committee members. The performance of each Committee was evaluated by the Board, based on report on
evaluation received from respective Board Committees.
The evaluation framework for assessing the performance of directors comprises of the following key areas:
(i) Attendance at Board and Committee Meetings;
(ii) Quality of contribution to the deliberations;
(iii) Strategic perspectives or inputs regarding future growth of the Company and its performance; and
(iv) Providing perspectives and feedback going beyond information provided by the management.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, considering the views of executive directors and non- executive
Director, performance of non-independent directors and the Board as a whole was evaluated.
All related party transactions entered into during the period under review were placed before the Audit Committee
and the Board for their approval, and the same are disclosed in the financial statements of your Company. Further, in
terms of the provisions of section 188(1) of the Act read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers)
Rules, 2014 and regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, all
contracts/ arrangements/transactions entered into by the Company with its related parties during the year under
review were in ordinary course of business of the Company, on an armâs length basis and in accordance with the
policy on related party transactions formulated by the Company and reviewed on a periodic basis.
In line with the requirements of the Act and SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015,
your Company has formulated a policy on related party transactions which is available on Companyâs website at
https://rtexports.com/Corporate Governance policies.html.
During the year under review, the requirement of making disclosure of material related party transactions pursuant to
Section 134(3) of Companies Act, 2013 in Form AOC-2 is not applicable to the Company. The related party disclosures
as specified in Para A of Schedule V read with Regulation 34(3) of the Listing Regulations are given in the Financial
Statements.
The Board of the Company comprises an optimal mix of Executive, Non-Executive, and Independent Directors
(including women directors), collectively bringing a balanced array of knowledge, skills, and expertise. The Board plays
a pivotal role in providing strategic guidance and direction to the Company while ensuring the highest standards of
corporate governance and safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders.
The composition of the Board as on March 31,2025, is as under:
Mr. Yogesh Dawda - Chairman, Wholetime Director & Chief Executive Officer
Mrs. Asha Dawda - Non-Executive Woman Director
Mr. Yogesh Thakkar - Non-Executive Independent Director
Mrs. Sangeeta Kumar - Non-Executive Independent Director
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act read with the Companies (Management and
Administration) Rules, 2014 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mrs. Asha Y Dawda (DIN: 06897196),
Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing 45th Annual General Meeting ("AGM") and being eligible,
has offered herself for re-appointment and your Board recommends her re-appointment
Mr. Yogesh Dawda (DIN: 01767642), was appointed as Chairman & Wholetime Director of the Company for a term of
five (5) years with effect from August 29, 2024.
Mrs. Sangeeta Kumar (DIN: 10704866) was appointed as Independent Director of the Company for a term of five (5)
years with effect from January 8, 2025, through postal ballot.
Mr. Bhavik Bhimjyani (DIN: 00160121), Managing Director the Company resigned with effect from close of business
hours on July 29, 2024.
Mr. Manohar Kumar (DIN: 08355066), non-executive Independent Director of the Company resigned with effect from
close of business hours on November 13, 2024.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on March
31,2025 were as follows:
Mr. Yogesh Dawda - Chairman, Wholetime Director & Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Mahima Shah - Company Secretary and Compliance officer
During the year, Mr. Bhavik Bhimjyani (DIN: 00160121), Chairman & Managing Director the Company resigned with
effect from close of business hours on July 29, 2024. Mr. Yogesh Dawda was appointed as Chief Executive Officer
of the Company with effect from July 29, 2024 & Subsequently appointed as Chairman & Wholetime Director of the
Company with effect from August 29, 2024.
Mr. Bhavesh Ramesh Pandya, Company Secretary, KMP and Compliance Officer of the Company resigned from
the services of the Company with effect from September 24, 2024. Consequent to Mr. Bhavesh Ramesh Pandya''s
resignation, the Board appointed Ms. Mahima Shah as the Company Secretary, KMP and Compliance Officer of the
Company. The appointment was effective December 23,2024.
Mr. Kirtikumar Pandya, was reappointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from July 29, 2024.
The directors express their profound grief over the sad demise of Mr. Kirtikumar Pandya, who passed away on
March 29, 2025. Mr. Ajinkya Gade was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from
June 27, 2025.
Apart from the above, no other Director or KMP were appointed or retired or resigned during the financial year ended
March 31,2025.
The Company has received necessary declaration from both the Independent Directors of the Company confirming
that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed both under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation
16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations. The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied with
Schedule IV of the Act and the Company''s Code of Conduct.
None of the directors of your Company are disqualified under the provisions of Section 164(2) of the Act. Your
directors have made necessary disclosures as required under various provisions of the Act and the Listing
Regulations and in the opinion of the Board, both the Independent Directors are persons of integrity and possesses
relevant expertise and experience and are independent of the management.
As per the provisions of Section 139 of the Act read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the
members of the Company at their 42nd Annual General Meeting held on 10th September, 2022, re- appointed
M/s. Pathak H.D & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No.107783W), as Statutory
Auditors of the Company for a second term of 5 (five) consecutive years to hold office till the conclusion of the
47th Annual General Meeting to be held for the financial year ending March 31, 2027.
M/s. Pathak H.D & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants have furnished a certificate of their eligibility under
Section 141 of the Act and the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, confirming that they are eligible for
continuance as Statutory Auditors of the Company.
The Auditors Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 does not contain any qualification, adverse
remark or reservation and therefore, do not call for any further explanation or comments from the Board under
Section 134(3) of the Act. The observations of the Statutory Auditors, when read together with the relevant notes
to the accounts and accounting policies are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comment.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204(1) of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company had appointed M/s. HRU & Associates, Practicing
Company Secretaries, Mumbai to undertake Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
Further in view of the amendment to Regulation 24A(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, which mandates the
rotation of Secretarial Auditors and their appointment for a fixed term of five (5) consecutive years, your directors
recommends the appointment of M/s. HRU & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, Mumbai as the
Secretarial Auditors of the Company.
The proposed appointment is for a term of five (5) consecutive years from the financial year 2025-26 to the
financial year 2029-30, on payment of such remuneration as may be mutually agreed upon between the Board
and the Secretarial Auditors from time to time. M/s. HRU & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, have
confirmed they are not disqualified from being appointed as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company and satisfy
the prescribed eligibility criteria. A resolution seeking Membersâ approval is included in Item No. 3 of the Notice
convening the AGM.
The secretarial auditorâs report does not contain any qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks or disclaimer.
Secretarial audit report is attached to this report as Annexure II
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the
Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, appointed Mr. Umang Bhanushali,
Company Secretary as Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
Mr. Umang Bhanushali, who is Internal Auditor have carried out internal audit for the FY 2024-25. Reports were
reviewed by the Audit Committee.
The provisions of Rule 8(5)(ix) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 read with Section 134(3) of the Act, were
not applicable to the Company during the financial year under review.
As per the provisions of Regulation 15(2) of the Listing Regulations, the compliance with the Corporate
Governance provisions as specified in Regulations 17 to 27 and clauses (b) to (i) and (t) of sub-regulation (2)
of Regulation 46 and para C, D and E of Schedule V shall not apply to a listed entity having paid up equity
share capital not exceeding Rupees Ten Crore and Net worth not exceeding Rupees Twenty Five Crore, as on
the last day of the previous financial year.
As on the last day of the previous financial year, the paid-up equity share capital and Net worth of the Company
were below the threshold limits as stated above, therefore, the Corporate Governance provisions are not
applicable to the Company presently. Accordingly, the Report on Corporate Governance and certificate
regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance are not provided in the Annual Report. However,
the Company continues adhere to the best practices prevailing in Corporate Governance and follows the same
in its true spirit.
The Management Discussion and Analysis as prescribed under Part B of Schedule V read with Regulation 34(3)
of the Listing Regulations 2015 is provided in Annexure III of this Report.
The Company has in place proper and adequate internal control systems commensurate with the nature of its
business, size and complexity of its business operations. Internal control systems comprising of policies and
procedures are designed to ensure reliability of financial reporting, compliance with policies, procedures, applicable
laws and regulations and that all assets and resources are acquired economically used efficiently and adequately
protected.
The Audit Committee evaluates the efficiency and adequacy of financial control system in the Company, its
compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures, and strives to maintain the standards in Internal Financial
Control.
There were no unpaid or unclaimed dividends, which was required to be transferred to the Investor Education and
Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government during the financial year under review.
28. Details in respect of frauds reported by Auditors other than those which are reportable to the Central
Government: During the year, the Statutory Auditors, Secretarial Auditors or Cost Auditors did not report to
the Audit Committee or the Board, under Section 143(12) of the Act, any instances of fraud committed
against the Company by its officers or employees, the details of which would need to be mentioned in the
Report.
During the financial year under review, the Company has complied with all the applicable Secretarial Standards issued
by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and your directors confirm compliance of the same during the
financial year under review.
During the financial year under review, the provisions of Section 135 of the Act regarding Corporate Social
Responsibility were not applicable to the Company.
During the financial year under review, no application was made or proceeding initiated against the Company under
the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, nor any such proceeding was pending at the end of the financial year
under review.
During the year under review, there were no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or
Tribunals that could impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
During the financial year under review, there was no instance of one-time settlement of loans / financial assistance
taken from Banks or Financial Institutions, hence the Company was not required to carry out valuation of its assets
for the said purpose.
The Directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for the co-operation and assistance extended by all the
valued stakeholders of the Company, viz. customers, government authorities, banks, shareholders, and other
business associates. The Company also acknowledges the consistent support and guidance of its Promoters. The
Board of Directors also wishes to thank all the employees of the Company for their valued contribution,
Date: September 1, 2025 Neelkanth Limited
Registered Office: (Formerly known as R T Exports Limited)
508, Dalamal House, J. B. Road,
Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021,
Maharashtra, India.
CIN: L68100MH1980PLC022582 Yogesh Dawda
Email: [email protected] Chairman & Wholetime Director
Website: www.rtexports.com Q1767642
Mar 31, 2024
Your directors are pleased to present the 44th Annual Report of Neelkanth Limited ("the Company") together with the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.
The financial highlights for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 is summarized below:
|
(Rs. In Lakh) |
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|
Sr. |
Particulars |
For the financial year |
For the financial year |
|
No. |
ended 31st March, 2024 |
ended 31st March, 2023 |
|
|
1. |
Income |
||
|
(a) Revenue from operations |
571.85 |
317.17 |
|
|
(b) Other income |
4.47 |
1.94 |
|
|
Total Income |
576.32 |
319.11 |
|
|
2. |
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation |
45.65 |
33.15 |
|
and amortization |
|||
|
Less: Finance costs |
5.12 |
13.93 |
|
|
Less: Depreciation |
10.39 |
10.20 |
|
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3. |
Profit before tax |
30.14 |
9.02 |
|
4. |
Less: Tax Expense: |
||
|
Current Tax |
- |
- |
|
|
Deferred Tax |
- |
- |
|
|
Income tax of earlier years |
- |
- |
|
|
5. |
Profit / (Loss) for the year |
30.14 |
9.02 |
|
6. |
Add: Other Comprehensive Income |
(0.75) |
- |
|
Total Comprehensive Income |
29.39 |
9.02 |
|
The financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 have been prepared as per the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS).
During the financial year under review, the Company achieved total revenue of Rs.576.32 Lakh as against Rs.319.11 Lakh in the previous financial year and net Profit after tax was Rs.29.39 Lakh as against profit of Rs.9.02 Lakh in the previous financial year.
The Company is primarily engaged in the activities of trading of commodities which primarily includes trading of rice. The Company is exploring new business opportunities in the field real estate and construction business and has invested significant amount in real estate business.
Pursuant to the resolution passed by the Board of Directors and the members and upon receipt of fresh certificate of incorporation from Registrar of Companies, Mumbai, name of R. T. Exports Limited is changed to Neelkanth Limited w.e.f. August 18,2023.
Memorandum of Association and Article of Association of the Company were altered consequent upon change in name of the Company.
The Company does not have any subsidiary, joint venture or associate company.
During the financial year under review, the Company did not transfer any amount to general reserve.
To conserve the resources for future requirements, your directors do not recommend any dividend for the financial year 2023-24.
During the financial year under review, there was no change in the authorized, issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of the Company.
As on 31st March 2024, the paid-up share capital of the Company was Rs.4,35,90,000/- i.e. 43,59,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.
During the financial year under review, the Company has not issued any class of securities including shares with differential voting rights, Sweat Equity Shares and has not granted any stock options. The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the financial year under review. Further, companyâs shares are listed on BSE Ltd.
There was no material changes and commitments which could affect the Company''s financial position between the end of the financial year of the Company and date of this report.
Considering the nature of business activities of the Company, your directors have nothing to report regarding conservation of energy and technology absorption. The Company has not incurred any expenses on R&D during the financial year under review.
|
Foreign exchange earnings and outgo |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
|
|
(i) |
Foreign exchange earnings (actual inflows) |
Nil |
Nil |
|
(ii) |
Foreign exchange outgo (actual outflows) |
Nil |
Nil |
Your directors to the best of our knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by them, make the following statement in terms of section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Companies Act. 2013 ("Act") that:
i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
ii) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year 31st March, 2024 and of the profit of the Company for that period;
iii) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities;
iv) they have prepared the annual accounts on a ''going concern'' basis;
v) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
vi) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
The information as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is given in Annexure-I forming part of this report.
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided in a separate annexure forming part of this report. Further in terms of Section 136 of the Act, the report and accounts are being sent to the members excluding the aforesaid annexure. The said annexure is available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during the working hours and any member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Managing Director of the Company and the same will be furnished on request.
As required under Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the copy of Annual Return as on 31st March, 2024 will be placed on the website of the Company and can be accessed at www.rtexports.com.
During the financial year under review, the Company has not accepted or renewed any deposits from the public within the meaning of Sections 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act) read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
The details of loans advanced, guarantees given and investments made which are covered under Section 186 of the Act, have been disclosed in the Financial Statements at appropriate places.
In compliance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Act, the Company has established Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy to encourage directors and employees of the Company to bring to the attention of any of the following persons, i.e. the Chairman of the Audit Committee, Company Secretary and HR Head, the instances of unethical behaviour, actual or suspected incidence of fraud or violation of the Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management (Code) that could adversely impact the Company''s operations, business performance or reputation. The Policy and the Code has been posted on the website of the Company viz.www.rtexports.com.
The Board of Directors of the Company has put in place a Risk Management Policy which aims at enhancing shareholders'' value and providing an optimum risk-reward trade-off. The risk management approach is based on a clear understanding of the variety of risks that the organization faces, disciplined risk monitoring and measurement and continuous risk assessment and mitigation measures.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Act, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has framed Nomination and Remuneration Policy (the Policy). The Policy applies to the Board of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and the Senior Management Personnel. The Policy lays down criteria for selection and appointment of Board Members, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel and also lays down a framework in relation to remuneration of the aforesaid persons. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy has been posted on the website of the Company viz www .rtexpo rts.com.
At Neelkanth Limited, all employees are of equal value. There is no discrimination between individuals at any point based on race, colour, gender, religion, political opinion, national extraction, social origin, sexual orientation or age.
The Company has constituted an Internal Committee as required under Section 4 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. During the financial year under review, no complaint was filed before the said Committee. No complaint was pending at the beginning or end of the financial year under review.
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on Company''s business policies and strategy apart from other business of the Board. The notice of Board meetings is given well in advance to all the directors of the Company. The agenda of the Board / Committee meetings are circulated at least 7 days before the date of the meetings. In case of any business exigencies, meetings are called and convened at shorter notice, or the resolutions are passed through circulation and later placed in the next Board / Committee meetings. The agenda for the Board / Committee meetings include detailed notes on the items to be discussed at the meetings to enable the directors / members to take informed decision.
During the financial year 2023-2024, the Board held eight (8) meetings on 5th May, 2023, 20th May, 2023, 25th May, 2023, 7th July, 2023, 10th August, 2023, 23rd August, 2023, 8th November, 2023 and 8th February, 2024.
Presently, the Board has three Committees viz. the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee.
The Composition of the committees and compliances as per the applicable provisions of the Act are as follows:
The Audit Committee is duly constituted as per the provisions of Section 177 of the Act. The members of the Committee possess sound knowledge of accounts, audit, finance, taxation, internal controls etc.
As on 31st March, 2024, the Audit Committee comprised of 3 members viz. Mr. Manohar Kumar, Independent Director (Chairman), Mr. Bhavik R. Bhimjyani, Chairman and Managing Director (Member) and Mr. Yogesh Thakkar, Independent Director (Member) The Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company acts as the Secretary to the Audit Committee. During the financial year 20232024, the Audit Committee held five (5) meetings on 20th May, 2023, 7th July, 2023, 10th August, 2023, 8th November, 2023 and 8th February, 2024.
The Board has accepted all recommendations made by the Audit Committee during the financial year under review.
Nomination and Remuneration Committee is duly constituted as per the provisions of Section 178 of the Act.
As on 31st March, 2024, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprised of 3 members viz. Mr. Manohar Kumar, Independent Director (Chairman), Mr. Bhavik R. Bhimjyani Chairman and Managing Director, (Member)and Mr. Yogesh Thakkar Independent Director, (Member). During the financial year 2023-2024, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee held two (2) meetings on 7th July, 2023 and 23rd August, 2023.
The Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company acts as the Secretary to the Committee.
The Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee is duly constituted in accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Act. Stakeholders'' relations have been cordial during the financial year. The Committee deals with the issues relating to investors. There were no investor grievances pending as on March 31, 2024, and a confirmation to this effect has been received from the Company''s Registrar and Share Transfer Agent.
As on March 31, 2024, the Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee comprised of 3 members viz. Mr. Yogesh Thakkar, Mr. Bhavik R. Bhimjyani and Mr. Manohar Kumar. During the financial year 2023-2024, the Stakeholdersâ Relationship Committee held one (1) meeting on 8th February, 2024.
The Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company acts as the Secretary to the Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee.
As stipulated under the Code of Independent Directors under Schedule IV of the Act, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held on February 8th, 2024 without the presence of NonIndependent Directors and members of the management to consider the following:
(i) performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole; and
(ii) assessing the quality, quantity, and timeliness of flow of information between the Company management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to perform its duties effectively and reasonably.
Independent Directors expressed satisfaction on the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole. The Independent Directors were also satisfied with the quality, quantity, and timeliness of flow of information between the Company management and the Board.
The Board has devised a policy pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Act and the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements Regulation, 2015 ("Listing Regulations") for performance evaluation of the Board and individual Directors (including Independent Directors) and Committees which includes criteria for performance evaluation of non-executive directors and executive directors.
The Board has devised questionnaire to evaluate the performance of the Board, Board Committees and individual Directors. The Chairman of respective Board Committees shared the report on evaluation with the respective Committee members. The performance of each Committee was evaluated by the Board, based on report on evaluation received from respective Board Committees.
The evaluation framework for assessing the performance of directors comprises of the following key areas:
(i) Attendance at Board and Committee Meetings;
(ii) Quality of contribution to the deliberations;
(iii) Strategic perspectives or inputs regarding future growth of the Company and its performance; and
(iv) Providing perspectives and feedback going beyond information provided by the management.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, considering the views of executive directors and non- executive Director, performance of non-independent directors and the Board as a whole was evaluated.
During the financial year under review, the Company had no transaction with its related party falling under provisions of Section 188 of the Act. Accordingly, the disclosure on material Related Party Transactions, as required under Section 134(3) of the Act in Form No. AOC-2 is not applicable.
As on March 31, 2024, your Board consisted of 4 members. Besides Managing Director, the Board comprised of one Non-Executive non-promoter Woman Director and two Non-Executive Independent Directors. There are no changes in the Board of Directors of the Company during the year under review.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act read with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mrs. Asha Y. Dawda (DIN: 06897196), Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing 44th Annual General Meeting ("AGM") and being eligible, has offered herself for re-appointment and your Board recommends her reappointment
Ms. Vrushali Darji resigned from the post of Company Secretary of the Company w.e.f. May 25, 2023.
To fill vacancy occurred upon resignation of Ms. Vrushali Darji, previous Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company and pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 6 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulationsâ) the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Bhavesh Pandya , a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, having Membership No. FCS: F7882 as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. August 23, 2023.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on March 31,2024 were as follows:
Mr. Bhavik R. Bhimjyani - Chairman and Managing Director
Mr. Kirti Kumar Pandya - Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Bhavesh Pandya - Company Secretary and Compliance officer
Mrs. Vrushali Darji, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer - Resigned from service of the Company with effect from 25th May 2023
Mr. Bhavesh Pandya, appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from August 23, 2023
Apart from the above, no other Director or KMP were appointed or retired or resigned during the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.
The Company has received necessary declaration from both the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed both under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations. The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied with Schedule IV of the Act and the Company''s Code of Conduct.
None of the directors of your Company are disqualified under the provisions of Section 164(2) of the Act. Your directors have made necessary disclosures as required under various provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations and in the opinion of the Board, both the Independent Directors are persons of integrity and possesses relevant expertise and experience and are independent of the management.
As per the provisions of Section 139 of the Act read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the members of the Company at their 42nd Annual General Meeting held on 10th September, 2022, re-appointed M/s. Pathak H.D & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No.107783W), as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a second term of 5 (five) consecutive years to hold office till the conclusion of the 47th Annual General Meeting to be held for the financial year ending 31st March, 2027.
M/s. Pathak H.D & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants have furnished a certificate of their eligibility under Section 141 of the Act and the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, confirming that they are eligible for continuance as Statutory Auditors of the Company.
The Auditors Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 does not contain any qualification, adverse remark or reservation and therefore, do not call for any further explanation or comments from the Board under Section 134(3) of the Act. The observations made by the Statutory Auditors read with the relevant notes on accounts is self-explanatory
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204(1) of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company had appointed M/s. Feni Shah & Associates, Company Secretaries, Mumbai to undertake Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2023-24.
The secretarial auditorâs report does not contain any qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks or disclaimer. Secretarial audit report is attached to this report as Annexure II.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, re-appointed Mr. Jayesh S. Vora, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai as Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial years 2022-23 and 2023-24. The management undertakes corrective actions in their respective areas and thereby strengthens the controls.
Mr. Jayesh Vora, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai who is Internal Auditor have carried out internal audit for the FY 2023-24. Reports were reviewed by the Audit Committee.
The provisions of Rule 8(5)(ix) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 read with Section 134(3) of the Act, were not applicable to the Company during the financial year under review.
As per the provisions of Regulation 15(2) of the Listing Regulations, the compliance with the Corporate Governance provisions as specified in Regulations 17 to 27 and clauses (b) to (i) and (t) of sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 46 and para C, D and E of Schedule V shall not apply to a listed entity having paid up equity share capital not exceeding Rupees Ten Crore and Net worth not exceeding Rupees Twenty Five Crore, as on the last day of the previous financial year.
As on the last day of the previous financial year, the paid up equity share capital and Net worth of the Company were below the threshold limits as stated above, therefore, the Corporate Governance provisions are not applicable to the Company presently. Accordingly, the Report on Corporate Governance and certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance are not provided in the Annual Report. However, the Company continues adhere to the best practices prevailing in Corporate Governance and follows the same in its true spirit.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the Listing Regulations, the Management Discussion and Analysis report is attached separately which forms part of this report.
The Company has in place proper and adequate internal control systems commensurate with the nature of its business, size and complexity of its business operations. Internal control systems comprising of policies and procedures are designed to ensure reliability of financial reporting, compliance with policies, procedures, applicable laws and regulations and that all assets and resources are acquired economically used efficiently and adequately protected.
The Audit Committee evaluates the efficiency and adequacy of financial control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures, and strives to maintain the standards in Internal Financial Control.
There were no unpaid or unclaimed dividends, which was required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government during the financial year under review.
The Statutory 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 Act. read with rules made thereunder.
During the financial year under review, the Company has complied with all the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and your directors confirm compliance of the same during the financial year under review.
During the financial year under review, the provisions of Section 135 of the Act regarding Corporate Social Responsibility were not applicable to the Company.
The Company does not have any of its securities lying in demat suspense account / unclaimed suspense account / Suspense Escrow account arising out of public / bonus / rights issue / expiration of period of 120 days from date of issuance of ''Letter of Confirmation'' by the RTA in terms of SEBI Circular No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2022/66 dated 24th January, 2022 read with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD_ RTAMB/P/CIR/2022/8 dated 25th January, 2022 in matters w.r.t. issue of duplicate securities certificate; claim from unclaimed suspense account; renewal / exchange of securities certificate; endorsement; sub- division / splitting of securities certificate; consolidation of securities certificates / folios; transmission and transposition received from the shareholder / claimant. Hence, providing particulars relating to aggregate number of shareholders and outstanding securities in suspense account and other related matters are not required.
During the financial year under review, no application was made or proceeding initiated against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, nor any such proceeding was pending at the end of the financial year under review.
During the year under review, there were no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or T ribunals that could impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
During the financial year under review, there was no instance of one-time settlement of loans / financial assistance taken from Banks or Financial Institutions, hence the Company was not required to carry out valuation of its assets for the said purpose.
Yours directors place on record their appreciation for the support and co-operation extended to the Company by Banks, Government authorities, Customers during the financial year under review. The Directors would also like to thank the employees for their continued support and contribution in ensuring all round performance.
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Thirty-fifth Annual
Report on the state of affairs of the Company together with the Audited
Statement of Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2015.
1. Financial Highlights:
The financial results for the year ended 31st March 2015 are as under:
(Rs.in Lacs)
Particulars For the year For the year
ended ended
March 31, 2015 March 31, 2014
Revenue from operations & other income 983.53 573.42
Total expenses excluding depreciation 930.71 528.27
Profit for the year before providing
Depreciation and Taxation 52.82 45.15
Less :- Provision for Depreciation 40.15 37.30
Profit Before Extraordinary items & Tax 12.67 7.85
Add:- Extraordinary item (Loss) 1.09 0
Profit before tax 13.67 7.85
Less: - Provision for Taxation (Net)
- Income Tax (2.61) (2.40)
- Deferred Tax(Asset)/ Liability 53.31 (4.05)
Profit/ (Loss) after Tax 64.38 1.41
Add:- Income Tax adjustment earlier - -
year (Net)
Add:- Balance brought forward from 34.78 33.37
previous year
Less:- Depreciation on assets completing (68.20) 0
useful life
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 30.96 34.78
Financial Review:
During the period under review, the Company's income from sales &
Services stood at Rs. 9,83,53,732 as compared to Rs. 5,73,42,142 in
2013-2014. The Profit before tax was Rs. 13,67,453 as against Profit of
Rs. 7,85,917 in the previous year. The Profit after tax was Rs.
64,37,892 as against profit of Rs. 1,41,218 in the previous year.
Your Company is undertaking active efforts towards accelerating the
growth speed and is optimistic about better performance in the future.
Capital expenditure on tangible assets - standalone
This year, on a standalone basis, we capitalized Rs.55,46,144. This
comprises Rs.38,33,800 for investment in Buildings, Rs.3,19,339 for
Plant and Machinery/Electrical Installation,Rs.5,75,505 for Furniture
and Fixtures / Office Equipments and balance Rs.8,17,500 on Weigh
Bridge. In the previous year, we capitalized Rs.9,82,18,524. This
comprised of Rs.9,78,03,069 for investment in Building, Rs.1,56,685 for
Plant and Machinery/Electrical Installation and the balance of
Rs.2,58,770 for Furniture and Fixtures.
Borrowings
Long term borrowings of the Company stood at Rs.18,21,15,594 at the end
of Financial Year 2014-15. In the previous year the same stood at
Rs.14,71,09,445.
Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments
Loans, guarantees and investments covered under Section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013 form part of the notes to the financial statements
provided in this Annual Report.
Dividend:
In order to conserve the financial resources for future growth, the
Board of Directors do not recommend any payment of Dividend for the
year under review.
Transfer to Reserves:
Company proposes to transfer Rs. 64,37,892 (Net Profit of the Company)
to General Reserve.
Fixed Deposits:
We have not accepted any fixed deposits and, as such, no amount of
principal or interest was outstanding as of the Balance Sheet date.
Particulars of contracts or arrangements made with related parties
Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred
to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, in the prescribed Form
AOC-2, is appended as Annexure 1 to the Board's report.
Material changes and commitments affecting financial position between
the end of the financial year and date of report
De-merger of the Company:
Vide Order dated 10th April, 2015, High Court, Bombay has sanctioned
the Scheme of De-merger of warehousing business of R.T. Exports Ltd.
The resulting Company, Asian Warehousing Pvt. Ltd. will carry on the
business of warehousing. The Company is in the process of complying the
terms and conditions of the said order and eventually, Asian
Warehousing Pvt. Ltd. will become a listed entity.
Variation in market capitalization
As at March 31 2015 As at March 31 2014
Market capitalization 4,98,66,960 5,44,43,910
Increase /(decrease) in %
Market capitalization L 8.406%
Management's Discussion And Analysis:
In terms of the provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the
Management's Discussion and Analysis is set out in this Annual Report.
2. Business Strategy
Our strategic objective is to build a sustainable organization that
remains relevant to the agenda of our clients, while generating
profitable growth for our investors. In order to do this, we will apply
the priorities of our strategy -renew and new - to our own business and
cascade it to everything we do.
Subsidiaries and associates
We, R. T Exports Ltd. do not have subsidiaries as on 31st March, 2015.
Further, a statement in the prescribed format AOC-1 is appended as
Annexure 2 to the Board's report. These documents will also be
available for inspection during business hours at our registered office
in Mumbai, India.
3. Human Resources Management:
To ensure good human resources management at R.T. Exports Ltd., we
focus on all aspects of the employee lifecycle. This provides a
holistic experience for the employee as well. During their tenure at
the Company, employees are motivated through various skill-development,
engagement and volunteering programs. All the while, we create
effective dialogs through our communication channels to ensure that the
feedback reach the relevant teams, including the leadership.
Interactions with the leadership continue through email, face-to face
interactions.
Particulars of Employees
The table containing the names and other particulars of employees in
accordance with the provisions of section 197(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 Read with Rule 5 (1) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is appended as
Annexure 3 a to the Boards Report.
A statement containing the names of every employee employed throughout
the financial year and in receipt of remuneration of Rs.60 Lakhs or
more, or employed for part of the year and in receipt of Rs.5 Lakh or
more a month, under Rule 5(2)of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as
Annexure 3b to the Board Report.
4. Corporate Governance:
Corporate Governance is an ethically driven business process that is
committed to values aimed at enhancing the organization's brand and
reputation. This is ensured by taking ethical business decisions and
conducting business with a firm commitment to values, while meeting
stakeholders expectations. We believe that it is imperative for us to
manage our business affairs in the most fair and transparent manner
with a firm commitment to our values. Our corporate governance
framework is a reflection of our culture, our policies, our
relationship with stakeholders and our commitment to values.
Accordingly, we always seek to ensure that our performance is driven by
integrity. This is vital to gain and retain the trust of our
stakeholders.
R.T. Exports Ltd.'s philosophy of Corporate Governance is founded on
the pillars of fairness, accountability, disclosures and transparency.
These pillars have been strongly cemented which is reflected in your
Company's business practices and work culture. The sound governance
processes and systems guide the Company on its journey towards
continued success. The practice of responsible governance has enabled
your Company to achieve sustainable growth, while meeting the
aspirations of its stakeholder's and societal expectations.
Your Company is committed to sound principles of Corporate Governance
with respect to all of its procedures, policies and practices. The
governance processes and systems are continuously reviewed to ensure
highest ethical and responsible standards being practiced by your
Company. Comprehensive disclosures, structured accountability in
exercise of powers, adhering to best practices and commitment to
compliance with regulations and statutes in letter as well as spirit
have enabled your Company to enhance shareholder value. In fact, this
has become an integral part of the way the business is done.
Our corporate governance framework ensures effective engagement with
our stakeholders and helps us evolve with changing times.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) amended the Listing
Agreement effective October 1,2014, to bring in additional corporate
governance norms for listed entities. These norms provide for stricter
disclosures and protection of investor rights, including equitable
treatment for minority and foreign shareholders.
The amended rules required companies to get shareholders' approval for
related party transactions, establish whistleblower mechanisms,
elaborate disclosures on pay packages and have at least one woman
director on their boards. The amended norms are aligned with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and are aimed to encourage
companies to adopt best practices on corporate governance.
We believe that an active, well-informed and independent board is
necessary to ensure the highest standards of Corporate Governance. It
is well-recognized that an effective Board is a pre-requisite for a
strong and effective corporate governance. At R T Exports, the Board of
Directors ('the Board') is at the core of our corporate governance
practice and oversees how the Management serves and protects the
long-term interests of our stakeholders.
Our corporate governance framework ensures that we make timely
disclosures and share accurate information regarding our financials and
performance, as well as the leadership and governance of the Company.
We comply with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)'s
guidelines on Corporate Governance. We have documented our internal
policies on Corporate Governance.
Board Diversity
The Company recognizes and embraces the importance of a diverse board
in its success. We believe that a truly diverse board will leverage
differences in thought, perspective, knowledge, skill, regional and
industry experience, cultural and geographical background, age,
ethnicity, race and gender, which will help us retain our competitive
advantage. The Board has adopted Board Diversity Policy which sets out
the approach to diversity of the Board of Directors depending up on the
size and nature of business.
Number of Board Meetings held during the year:
The Board met five times during the financial year, the details of
which are given in the Corporate governance report that forms part of
this Annual Report. The intervening gap between any two meetings was
within the period prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013.
Policy on Directors' Appointment and Remuneration
The current policy is to have an appropriate mix of executive and
Independent Directors to maintain the independence of the Board, and
separate its functions of governance and management. As on March
31,2015, the Board consists of 4 members, two of whom are executive or
whole-time directors, and two are Independent Directors. The Board
periodically evaluates the need for change in its composition and size.
The policy of the Company on directors' appointment and remuneration,
including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,
independence of a director and other matters provided under Sub section
(3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, adopted by the Board, is
appended as Annexure 4 to the Board's report. We affirm that we are
paying no remuneration to the Directors as per the terms laid out in
the nomination and remuneration policy of the Company.
Declaration by Independent Directors
The Company has received necessary declaration from each Independent
Director under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, that he/she
meets the criteria of independence laid down in Section 149(6) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
Board evaluation
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement mandates that the Board shall
monitor and review the Board evaluation framework. The Companies Act,
2013 states that a formal annual evaluation needs to be made by the
Board of its own performance and that of its committees and individual
directors. Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 states that the
performance evaluation of independent directors shall be done by the
entire Board of Directors, excluding the director being evaluated.
The evaluation of all the directors and the Board as a whole was
conducted based on the criteria and framework adopted by the Board. The
evaluation process has been explained in the Corporate governance
report section in this Annual Report. The Board approved the evaluation
results as collated by the nomination and remuneration committee.
Orientation and Training Program for Independent Directors
Every new independent director of the Board attends an orientation
program. To familiarize the new inductees with the strategy, operations
and functions of our Company, the executive directors / senior
managerial personnel make presentations to the inductees about the
Company's strategy, operations, product and service offerings, markets,
organization structure, finance, human resources, technology, quality,
facilities and risk management.
Further, at the time of appointment of an independent director, the
Company issues a formal letter of appointment outlining his/her role,
function, duties and responsibilities as a director. The format of the
letter of appointment is available on our website, www.rtexports.com.
The Board's policy is to have separate meetings regularly with
independent directors to update them on all business- related issues
and new initiatives. At such meetings, the executive directors and
other members of the senior management share points of view and
leadership thoughts on relevant issues.
Directors & Key Managerial Personnel:
During the year under review, the Board comprised of Mr.Rashmi C.
Bhimjyani, Mr. Bhavik R. Bhimjyani, Mr. Sheetal Mehta and Mrs. Asha
Dawda. Mr. Sheetal Mehta and Mrs. Asha Dawda are the independent
Directors on the Board. Rajeshkumar C. Pillai is the Company Secretary
of the Company.
Inductions
There has been no induction on the Board of the Company during the
period under reporting.
Re-appointments
There is no re-appointments to the Board in the ensuing Annual General
Meeting
Proposed Appointments
There are proposals to appoint two Independent Directors on the Board
of the Company. Mr. Vishnu Mehra and Mr. Yogesh Thakkar are the
proposed Independent Directors and their profile forms part of Notice /
Statement forming part of Notice of Annual General Meeting.
None of the independent directors will retire at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting.
Retirements and resignations
No retirement or resignation happened during the period under
Reporting.
Committees of Board:
Currently the Board has Three Committees: the Audit Committee,
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship
Committee.
A detailed note on the Board and its Committees is provided under the
Corporate Governance Report section in this Annual Report. The
Composition of the Committees and Compliances as per the applicable
provisions of the Act and Rules, are as follows:
i) Audit Committee:
The Audit Committee comprises two Independent Directors namely Mr.
Sheetal Mehta (Chairman), Mrs. Asha Dawda and Mr. Bhavik Bhimjyani as
the other member. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee
were accepted by the Board. The Company has adopted the Whistleblower
mechanism for directors and employees to report concerns about
unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud, or violation of the
Company's Code of Conduct and Ethics. The Whistleblower Policy is
appended as Annexure 8 to the Board's report.
ii) Nomination & Remuneration Committee:
Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises of three members, viz,
Mr. Sheetal Mehta (Independent), Ms. Asha Dawda (Independent) and
Bhavik R. Bhimjyani(non-independent). .All the recommendations made by
the Nomination & Remuneration Committee relating to remuneration &
compensation of Executive directors & Senior Management were accepted
by the Board. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has framed the
nomination and remuneration policy. A copy of the policy is appended as
Annexure 4 to the Board's Report.
iii) Stakeholders Relationship Committee:
Stakeholders Relationship have been cordial during the year. As a part
of the compliance, the Stakeholders Relationship Committee is dealing
with the issues relating to investors. There were no investor's
grievances pending as on 31st March, 2015. A confirmation to this
effect has been received from the Company's Registrar and Share
Transfer Agent.
Directors' Responsibility Statement:
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the
following statement in terms of section 134 (3) ( c ) of the Companies
Act, 2013:
i) That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2015, the applicable accounting standards have
been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures, if any;
ii) That the directors have selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the
profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
iii) That the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other
irregularities;
iv) The Annual Accounts have been prepared on a 'going concern' basis;
v) The directors had laid down internal financial controls which are
adequate and are operating effectively; and
vi) The directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems are adequate and
operating effectively.
Auditors Certificate on Corporate Governance
As required by Clause 49 of the listing agreement, Auditors Certificate
on Corporate Governance is enclosed as Annexure 5 to the Board's
Report.
5. Statutory Auditors
At the Annual General Meeting held on July 15, 2014, M/s. Ramesh M.
Sheth & Associates, Chartered Accountants,( Firm Registration
No.111883W), were appointed as statutory auditors of the Company to hold
office till the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held in
the calendar year 2019. In terms of the first proviso to Section 139 of
the Companies Act, 2013, the appointment of the auditors shall be placed
for ratification at every Annual GeneralMeeting. Accordingly, the
appointment of M/s. Ramesh M. Sheth & Associates, Chartered
Accountants,( Firm Registration No.111883W), as statutory auditors of
the Company, is placed for ratification by the shareholders. In this
regard, the Company has received a certificate from the auditors to the
effect that if they are reappointed, it would be in accordance with the
provisions of Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Secretarial auditor
Shweta Mahajan, Practicing Company Secretary, was appointed to conduct
the secretarial audit of the Company for the financial year 2014-15, as
required under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules
thereunder. The secretarial audit report for FY 2014-15 forms part of
the Annual Report as Annexure 6 to the Board's report.
The Board has appointed Rachana Patel, Practicing Company Secretary, as
secretarial auditor of the Company for the financial year 2015-16.
Significant and material orders
Vide Order dated 10th April, 2015, High Court, Bombay sanctioned the
Scheme of De-merger of the warehousing business of the Company.
Accordingly, the resulting Company, Asian Warehousing Pvt. Ltd. is
entrusted with the warehousing business of the Company. The company is
in the process of compliance of the terms of said Court Order and
eventually will become a listed entity.
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators
or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's
operations in future.
Extract of annual return
In accordance with Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, an
extract of the annual return in the prescribed format is appended as
Annexure 7 to the Board's report.
Internal financial control
The Board has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the
orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to
the Company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention
and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of
the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable
financial disclosures.
6. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
Threshold levels for CSR coverage are prescribed. Since your Company
does not fall under the category provided therein, no Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee has been formed by the Board. Once CSR becomes
applicable to the Company, CSR Committee will be formed and Policy will
be adopted by the Company.
Conservation of energy, research and development, technology
absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo:
The particulars as prescribed under Sub-section (3)(m) of Section 134
of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014, is as follows:
A. Conservation of energy:
The requirement for disclosure of particulars with respect to
conservation of energy is not applicable to agro export and warehousing
activities of the Company.
B. Technology absorption:
i) Efforts made towards technology absorption:
The Company has applied and followed the generally acceptable
technology available and used by the industry. The Company has not
acquired new technology during the year. The Company has fully absorbed
the technology already available to it.
ii) Benefit to be derived as a result of the above:
Not applicable
iii) Research & Development:
The Company has not incurred any expenses on R&D during the year.
C. Foreign exchange earning & outgo:
a) Foreign Exchange
Earned (on FOB basis) : Rs. 6,38,58,563/-
Outgo : Rs.12,05,324/-
Business Responsibility Report
SEBI, vide its circular CIR/CFD/DIL/8/2012 dated August 13, 2012,
mandated inclusion of the Business Responsibility Report (BRR) as part
of the Annual Report for listed entities. In compliance with the said
circular, we have provided the BRR as part of our Annual Report.
Like the previous years, this year too, we are publishing only the
statutory disclosures in the print version of the Annual Report.
Additional information is available on our website, www.rtexports.com.
Electronic copies of the Annual Report 2014-15 and Notice of the 35th
Annual General Meeting are sent to all members whose email addresses
are registered with the Company / Depository Participant(s). For
members who have not registered their email addresses, physical copies
of the Annual Report 2015 and the Notice of the 35th Annual General
Meeting are sent in the permitted mode. Members requiring physical
copies can send a request to the Company.
7. Acknowledgement :
Yours Directors place on record their appreciation for the support and
co-operation extended to the Company by Banks, Government authorities,
Customers during the year under review. The Directors would also like
to thank the employees for their continued support and contribution in
ensuring all round performance.
Place: Mumbai
Date: 22nd May, 2015
Mr. Rashmi C. Bhimjyani
Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2013
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 33rd Annual Report
together with the audited statement of Accounts for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2013.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The financial results for the year ended 31st March 2013 are as under:
(Rs. In Lacs)
Particulars For the
Year Ended For the
Year Ended
March 31,
2013 March 31, 2012
Sales & Services 429.79 864.37
Other Income 41.83 46.51
Profit before Depreciation,
Interest & 180.8 307.5
Extra-ordinary/prior
period item
Less :- Depreciation 71.49 75.02
Interest 50.93 1.21
Extra-ordinary/prior period Loss
Profit before Tax 58.38 231.27
Provision for Taxation (Net) (11) (46.30)
Deferred Tax (5.10) (117.26)
Profit/ (Loss) after Tax 42.28 67.71
Add : Income Tax adjustment
earlier year (net) 5.33
Add :- Balance brought
forward from previous year (14.24) (81.95)
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 33.37 (14.24)
2. FINANCIAL REVIEW
During the period under review, the Company''s income from sales &
Services stood at Rs 429.79 Lacs as compared to Rs. 864.37 Lacs in
2011-2012. Your Company has achieved Profit before Tax of Rs. 58.38
Lacs as compared to Rs 231.27 Lacs showing the decrease in Profit by
Rs. 172.89 Lacs.
Your Company has initiated necessary measures to generate income from
agri warehousing and to improve the profitability of the Company.
3. DIVIDEND
Your Directors have not recommended any dividend on equity shares for
the year under review.
4. FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any fixed
deposits from the public.
5. DIRECTORS
i) There was no change in Directorship during the year under review.
ii) Mr. Yogesh Dawda retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
iii) Shri Rashmi C. Bhimjyani has been re-appointed as Chairman and
Managing Director of the Company by the Board subject to the approval
of members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting
6. AUDITORS
Retiring Auditors M/s Ramesh M. Sheth & Associates, Chartered
Accountants, have offered themselves for re-appointment. A written
certificate has been obtained from them to the effect that in case of
their appointment as Auditors of the Company, the appointment will be
in accordance with the limits prescribed under section 224 (1B) of the
Act.
Board of Directors recommend the re-appointment of M/s Ramesh M. Sheth
& Associates as the Statutory Auditors of the Company.
7. AUDITORS REPORT
There being no observations made by the Auditors in respect of
financial results for the year ended as on 31st March, 2013, your
directors are not required to offer any comments pursuant to section
217(3) of the Companies Act, 1956.
8. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, the Directors state that :
i) In the preparation of Annual Accounts for the financial year ended
31st March, 2013, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures.
ii) The directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at 31st March, 2013 and of the profit of the Company
for the year under review;
iii) The directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other
irregularities;
iv) The Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
9. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
As there are no employees in receipt of remuneration of Rs. 24,00,000/-
or more for the year or Rs. 2,00,000/- per month if employed for part
of the year, the statement under Section 217 (AA) is not applicable.
10. PARTICULARS UNDER SECTION 217 (1) (E) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
Your Directors place on record their grateful appreciation for the
support and co-operation extended to the Company by Banks, Government
authorities, Customers during the year under review. The Directors
would also like to thank the employees for their continued support and
contribution in ensuring all round performance.
A. Conservation of energy;
The requirement for disclosure of particulars with respect to
conservation of energy is not applicable to the agro export activities
of the Company.
B. Research and Development ;
The Company has applied and followed the general acceptable technology
available and used by the industry. The Company has not acquired any
new technology during the year. The Company has not incurred any
expenses on R&D during the year.
1. Specified areas in which the Company has put in research and
development efforts are : NIL
2. Benefits derived as a result of the above research and development:
N.A
3. Future plans for action : NIL
a) Technology absorption, adoption and innovation;
- The Company has fully absorbed the technology already available to it
b) Benefit to be derived as a result of the above;
- Not applicable
C. Foreign exchange earning & outgo: a) Foreign Exchange
Earned (on FOB basis) : NIL
Outgo : Rs. 3,19,856/-
11. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A Report on Corporate Governance along with a certificate from Ms.
Ruchika Shah, Practicing Company Secretary, regarding compliance of
requirements of Corporate Governance pursuant to clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement with Stock Exchange are annexed hereto.
12. INVESTOR GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
Investor''s relations have been cordial during the year. As a part of
the compliance, the Investor''s Grievances Committee is dealing with the
issues relating to investors. There were no investor''s grievances
pending as on 31st March, 2013. A confirmation to this effect has been
received from the Company''s Registrar and Share Transfer Agent.
13. DE-MERGER
The Company is in receipt of "No Objection" from SEBI regarding the
De-Merger of its warehousing division and the same was taken on record
by the Board.
14. APPOINTMENT OF CFO
Mr. Rajesh Pillai has been appointed to the Office of Chief Financial
Officer (CFO) of the Company by the Board.
15. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Yours Directors place on record their grateful appreciation for the
support and co-operation extended to the Company by Banks, Government
authorities, Customers during the year under review. The Directors
would also like to thank the employees for their continued support and
contribution in ensuring all round performance.
For and behalf of the Board of Directors
Place : Mumbai RASHMI BHIMJYANI
Date: 30th May, 2013 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2012
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 32nd Annual Report
together with the audited statement of Accounts for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2012.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The financial results for the year ended 31st March 2012 are as under:
Rs. In Lacs
Particulars For the
Year Ended For the
Year Ended
March 31,
2012 March 31,
2011
Sales & Services 864.37 469.37
Other Income 46.51 36.05
Profit before Depreciation, Interest & 307.03 87.66
Extra-ordinary/prior period item
Less :- Depreciation 75.01 74.46
Interest 0.75 0.35
Extra-ordinary/prior period Loss - 7.04
Profit before Tax 231.27 5.81
Provision for Taxation (Net) (46.30) (2.65)
Deferred Tax (117.26) -
Profit/ (Loss) after Tax 67.70 3.16
Add :- Balance brought forward
from previous year (81.95) (85.10)
Balance carried to Balance Sheet (14.25) (81.95)
2. FINANCIAL REVIEW
During the period under review, the CompanyRs.s income from sales &
Services stood at Rs
864.37 Lacs as compared to Rs. 469.37 Lacs in 2010-2011. Your Company
has achieved Profit before Tax of Rs. 231.27 Lacs as compared to Rs
5.81 Lacs showing the increase in Profit by Rs. 225.46 Lacs.
Your Company has initiated necessary measures to diversify the client
base in the Gulf area and improve the profitability of the Company.
3. DIVIDEND
Your Directors have not recommended any dividend on equity shares for
the year under review.
4. FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any fixed
deposits from the public.
5. DIRECTORS
During the year under review, the Composition of Board of R.T Exports
Ltd. has undergone some changes due to appointments/cessations as
mentioned below.
Cessations:
1. Shri Sanat Mehta ceased to hold the office of a Director during the
financial year 2011-2012
Appointments:
1. Shri Sheetal Sanat Mehta was appointed as an Additional Director of
the Company under section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956, by the Board
of Directors at its meeting held on January 06, 2012. Company has to
regularize his appointment in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
2. Mr. Bhavik Bhimjyani retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
Brief profile of the Director proposed to be re-appointed is given in
the Corporate Governance Report.
6. AUDITORS
Retiring Auditors M/s Ramesh M. Sheth & Associates, Chartered
Accountants, have offered themselves for re-appointment. A written
certificate has been obtained from them to the effect that in case of
their appointment as Auditors of the Company, the appointment will be
in accordance with the limits prescribed under section 224 (1B) of the
Act.
Board of Directors recommend the re-appointment of M/s Ramesh M. Sheth
& Associates as the Statutory Auditors of the Company.
7. AUDITORS REPORT
There being no observations made by the Auditors in respect of
financial results for the year ended as on 31st March, 2012, your
directors are not required to offer any comments pursuant to section
217(3) of the Companies Act, 1956.
8. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, the Directors state that :
i) In the preparation of Annual Accounts for the financial year ended
31st March, 2012, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures.
ii) The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at 31st March, 2012 and of the profit of the Company
for the year under review;
iii) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other
irregularities;
iv) The Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
9. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
As there are no employees in receipt of remuneration of Rs. 24,00,000/-
or more for the year or Rs. 2,00,000/- per month if employed for part
of the year, the statement under Section 217 (AA) is not applicable.
10. PARTICULARS UNDER SECTION 217 (1) (E) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
Your Directors place on record their grateful appreciation for the
support and co-operation extended to the Company by Banks, Government
authorities, Customers during the year under review. The Directors
would also like to thank the employees for their continued support and
contribution in ensuring all round performance.
A. Conservation of energy;
The requirement for disclosure of particulars with respect to
conservation of energy is not applicable to the agro export activities
of the Company.
B. Research and Development ;
The Company has applied and followed the general acceptable technology
available and used by the industry. The Company has not acquired any
new technology during the year. The Company has not incurred any
expenses on R&D during the year.
1. Specified areas in which the Company has put in research and
development efforts are : NIL
2. Benefits derived as a result of the above research and development:
N.A
3. Future plans for action : NIL
a) Technology absorption, adoption and innovation;
- The Company has fully absorbed the technology already available to
it
b) Benefit to be derived as a result of the above;
- Not applicable
C. Foreign exchange earning & outgo:
a) Foreign Exchange
Earned (on FOB basis) : Rs. 1,64,38,950/- Outgo : Rs. 12,01,233/-
11. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A Report on Corporate Governance along with a certificate from Ms.
Ruchika Shah, Practicing Company Secretary, regarding compliance of
requirements of Corporate Governance pursuant to clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement with Stock Exchange are annexed hereto.
12. INVESTOR GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
InvestorRs.s relations have been cordial during the year. As a part of
the compliance, the InvestorRs.s Grievances Committee is dealing with the
issues relating to investors. There were no investorRs.s grievances
pending as on 31st March, 2012. A confirmation to this effect has been
received from the CompanyRs.s Registrar and Share Transfer Agent
13. DE-MERGER
De-Merger of its warehousing division was considered by the Board at
its meeting held on 14th August, 2012.
14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Yours Directors place on record their grateful appreciation for the
support and co-operation extended to the Company by Banks, Government
authorities, Customers during the year under review. The Directors
would also like to thank the employees for their continued support and
contribution in ensuring all round performance.
For and behalf of the Board of Directors
Place : Mumbai RASHMI BHIMJYANI
Date : 30th August, 2012 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 30th Annual Report
together with the audited statement of Accounts for the financial year
ended 31st March 2010.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Financial Results for the year ended 31st March 2010 are as under:
Rs. In Lacs
Particulars For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
March 31, 2010 March 31 , 2009
Sales & Services 491.82 924.40
Other Income 17.77 42.31
Profit Before Deprecation
& Interest 84.36 143.35
Less :- Depreciation 66.99 59.42
Interest 2.52 4.37
Profit before Tax 14.84 79.56
Provision for taxation (Net) (3.50) (2.90)
Prior Period Item (0.80) (2.47)
Profit / (Loss) after Tax 10.54 74.19
Add :-Balance Brought Forward
from Previous Year (95.65) (169.85)
Balance Carried to Balance
Sheet (85.10) (95.66)
2. FINANCIAL REVIEW
During the period under review, the Companys income from sales &
Services stood at Rs. 491.82 Lacs as compared to Rs. 924.40 Lacs in
2008-09. During the period under review, there was lot of speculation
in the price of Basmati rice. Since your company was not interested in
entering into speculative activity, it resulted in a decrease in
turnover, which in turn affected the profitability.
Your Company has initiated necessary measures to diversify the client
base in the Gulf area and improve the profitability of the Company.
2. DIVIDEND
In view of the accumulated losses, the Directors have decided not to
recommend any dividend for the year under review.
3. FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any fixed
deposits from the public.
4. DIRECTOR
Mr. Sanat Mehta retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
Brief profile of the Director proposed to be reappointed is given in
the Corporate Governance Report.
5. AUDITORS
Special notice in terms of provisions of Section 190 of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with Section 225 of the Act has been received from
Shareholders of the Company for the appointment of new Auditors M/s
Ramesh M. Seth & Associates in place of the retiring auditors M/s Mehta
& Sanghvi, Chartered Accountants. A written certificate has been
obtained from M/s Ramesh M. Seth & Associates, Chartered Accountants to
the effect that in case of their appointment as Auditors of the
Company, the appointment will be in accordance with the limits
prescribed under section 224(1 B) of the Act.
Board of Directors recommend to appoint M/s Ramesh M. Seth & Associates
as the Statutory Auditors of the Company.
6. AUDITORS REPORT
There being no observations made by the Auditors in respect of
financial results for the year ended as on 31st March, 2010, your
directors are not required to offer any comments pursuant to section
217(3) of the Companies Act, 1956.
7. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under section 217 (2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956 the Directors state that:
a) In the preparation of Annual Accounts for the financial Year ended
31st March 2010 the applicable accounting standards have been followed
along with proper explanation to material departures.
b) The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at 31st March 2010 and of the profit of the Company
for the year under review.
c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other
irregularities.
d) The Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
8. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
As there are no employees in receipt of remuneration of Rs. 24,00,000/-
or more for the year or Rs, 2,00,000/- per month if employed for part
of the year, the statement under Section 217 (AA) is not applicable.
9. PARTICULARS UNDER SECTION 217 (1) (E) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
A. Conservation of energy;
The requirement for disclosure of particulars with respect to
conservation of energy is not applicable to the agro export activities
of the company.
B. Research and Development:
The Company has applied and followed the general acceptable technology
available and used by the industry. The Company has not acquired any
new technology during the year. The Company has not incurred any
expenses on R & D during the year.
1. Specified areas in which the Company has put in research and
development efforts are: Nil
2. Benefits derived as a result of the above research and development:
N. A.
3. Future plans for action: Nil
(a) Technology absorption, adoption and innovation;
- The Company has fully absorbed the technology already available to it.
(b) Benefit to be derived as a result of the above;
- Not applicable
C. Foreign exchange earning and outgo:
(c) Foreign Exchange
Earned (on FOB basis) Rs. 4,616,613/-
Outgo Rs. Nil
10. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A report on corporate governance along with a certificate from M/S
Ashish Agarwal & Associates, Company Secretaries in practice, regarding
compliance of requirements of Corporate Governance pursuant to clause
49 of the listing agreement with Stock Exchange are annexed hereto.
11. INVESTOR GRIEVANCES COMMITTEE
Investors relations have been cordial during the year. As a part of
the compliance, the Investors Grievances Committee is dealing with the
issues relating to investors. There were no investors grievances
pending as on 31st March, 2010. A confirmation to this effect has been
received from the Companys Registrar and Share Transfer Agent.
12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors place on record their grateful appreciation for the
support and cooperation extended to the Company by Banks, Government
authorities, Customers during the year under review. The Directors
would also like to thank the employees for their continued support and
contribution in ensuring all round performance.
For and behalf of the Board of Directors
Place : Mumbai RASHMI BHIMJYANI
Date : 25th August, 2010 Chairman & Managing Director
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