Mar 31, 2018
The Directors have the pleasure in submitting the Thirty Fifth Annual Report of your Company together with the Audited Statement of Accounts and the Auditors'' Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2018.
1. FINANCIAL RESULT
The performance of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2018 is summarized below:
(Rs. in lakhs)
Particulars |
Current Year (Rs.) |
Previous Year (Rs.) |
Total Revenue |
6,024.45 |
6,932.21 |
Expenditure (excluding Depreciation and Amortization) |
5,549.40 |
6,381.48 |
Earnings before Depreciation and Taxes |
475.05 |
550.73 |
Depreciation and Amortization |
386.15 |
377.57 |
Earnings before Taxes |
88.90 |
173.16 |
Tax expenses including Deferred tax |
4.64 |
55.49 |
Profit after Taxes |
84.26 |
117.67 |
Add : Balance brought forward from previous year |
1,642.35 |
1,517.58 |
Add : Other Comprehensive Income |
13.95 |
7.12 |
Less : Proposed Dividend (Including Dividend Tax) |
31.09 |
- |
Less : Tax on regular assessment paid |
- |
0.02 |
Balance carried to Balance Sheet |
1,709.47 |
1,642.35 |
2. BUSINESS RESULTS
During the year under review, your Company has registered a Turnover of Rs. 6,024.45 Lakhs as against Rs. 6,932.21 Lakhs in the previous year. The Profit before taxes in the current year is Rs. 88.90 Lakhs as against Rs. 173.16 Lakhs in the previous year and profit after taxes are Rs. 84.26 Lakhs as against Rs. 117.67 Lakhs in the previous year.
3. FINANCE
Cash and cash equivalents as at 31st March, 2018 was Rs. 197.22 Lakhs. The company continues to focus on judicious management of its working capital. Receivables, inventories and other working capital parameters were kept under strict check through continuous monitoring.
4. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Management''s discussion and analysis is set out in this Annual Report.
5. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificate from M/s. Sandeep Rathi & Associates, Chartered Accountants in practice, regarding compliance of the requirements of Corporate Governance under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report. The auditorsâ certificate for fiscal 2017-2018 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
6. DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and in terms of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr.S.L Agarwal (DIN: 00347757) retires by rotation and being eligible has offered himself for re-appointment.
7. DIVIDEND
Your Directors have recommended dividend Rs. 1/- per equity share (10%) for the financial year ended 31st March, 2018, amounting to Rs. 25.71 Lakhs. The dividend payout is subject to approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The dividend will be paid to members whose name appear in the Register of Members as on 1st August, 2018 in respect of shares held in dematerialized form, it will be paid to members whose names are furnished by National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited as beneficial owners as on that date.
8. LISTING OF SHARES AND DEMATERIALIZATION
The Company''s shares are listed and traded at Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and its scrip code is 508875 and ISIN No. INE861H01012
9. RISK MANAGEMENT
During the year, the company has developed and implemented Risk Management Policy consistent with the provisions of the Act and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 to identify the elements of risk which may threaten the existence of the Company and possible solutions to mitigate the risk involved.
10. FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company did not raise funds by way of fixed deposits and, as such, no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as on the balance sheet date.
11. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND DATE OF THE REPORT
There are no material changes affecting the financial position from the end of Financial Year i.e. 31st March, 2018 till date.
12. DIRECTORSâ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In pursuance of section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors hereby confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) 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 and loss of the company for that period;
(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) that proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively.
(f) that systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating effectively.
13. BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Directors met Five times during this financial year. The details of the meetings are elaborated in the Corporate Governance Section of this Report.
14. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Your Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Schedules and Rules issued thereunder and under Regulation 25 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
15. BOARD & COMMITTEE EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and under Regulation 25 of the SEBI (Listing obligations and disclosure requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination & Remuneration Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
16. SEPARATE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORSâ MEETINGS
The Independent Directors meet at least once in a year, without the presence of Executive Directors or Management representatives. They also have a separate meeting with the Non-Executive Chairman, to discuss issues and concerns, if any.
The Independent Directors met on 30th March, 2018 during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2018.
17. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Company proactively keeps its Independent Directors informed of the activities of the Company, its management and operations and provides an overall industry perspective as well as issues being faced by the industry.
18. VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Your Company believes in conducting its affairs in a fair and transparent manner while maintaining high standards of governance, personal ethics and seeks to induce and recognize the virtues of honesty, integrity and accountability with ethical behavior and adherence to laws, amongst its employees in the course of discharge of their duties and responsibilities. The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy and has established the necessary vigil mechanism as defined under Regulation 22 of SEBI Listing Regulations for directors and employees to report concerns about unethical behavior. No person has been denied access to the Chairman of the audit committee.
19. POLICY ON DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT AND THEIR REMUNERATION
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. The Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report.
20. AUDIT COMMITTEE
The details pertaining to composition of audit committee is included in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of Annual Report.
21. STATUTORY AUDITORS
The Board had appointed M/s. Sandeep Rathi & Associates, Chartered Accountants, (FRN # 113728W) to hold the office of the statutory auditor of the Company from the conclusion of the Thirty Third Annual General Meeting till the Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2020 and at a remuneration to be fixed by the Board of Directors in consultation with the auditors, plus reimbursement of out of pocket expenses incurred by them for the purpose of audit.
Further, Certificate from the Auditors has been received to the effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the limits prescribed under section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.
22. STATUTORY AUDITORSâ REPORT
The statutory auditors'' report is self-explanatory. It does not require any comment as there is no qualification in reports.
23. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 the company has appointed Ms. Kala Agarwal, a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company.
24. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualifications, reservations & explanations.
25. 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 to the Board''s report as Annexure - I.
26. DISCLOSURE RELATING TO SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES / ASSOCIATE COMPANIES / JOINT VENTURES:
The Company does not have any Subsidiary Company / Associate Company / Joint Ventures.
However, Pursuant to first proviso to sub-section (3) of section 129 read with rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, Form AOC-1 is annexed to this report as Annexure - II.
27. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS & ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an armâs length basis and were in the ordinary course of business.
There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 134 (3) (h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 (2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, Form AOC-2 is annexed to this report as Annexure - III.
28. INTERNAL AUDIT SYSTEM
The Company''s internal Auditors had conducted periodic audit to provide reasonable assurance that the Companyâs established policies and procedure have been followed.
29. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND ITS ADEQUACY
The Company has a proper and adequate internal control system for all its activities including safeguarding and protecting its assets against any loss from its unauthorized use or disposition. All transaction are properly documented, authorized, recorded and reported correctly. The Company has well defined Management Reports on key performance indicators. The systems are reviewed continuously and its improvement and effectiveness is enhanced based on the reports from various fields. Normal foreseeable risks to the company''s assets are adequately covered by comprehensive insurance.
30. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Particulars of Employee) Rules, 1975, names and other particulars of the employees required are not given as none of the employee is covered under the said provisions of the Act.
31. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND POLLUTION CONTROL
The Company has always been socially conscious corporate, and has always carried forward all its operations and procedures following environment friendly norms with all necessary clearances.
Your Company has taken the following steps towards environment and Ecological balance in manufacturing of Castings.
Continuous plantation activities in and around the Factory as usual has helped in keeping the environment pollution free.
32. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
The Company has taken all possible measures for the conservation of energy by undertaking melting operations in consolidated and economical lot sizes for optimum utilizations of furnace.
33. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO
The information regarding the foreign exchange earnings and outgo is contained in Note no. 41 to the Notes to Accounts.
34. SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
There were no cases of sexual harassment filed during the year under review, in terms of the provision of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
35. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
Loans, guarantees and investments covered under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are NIL as on 31.03.2018.
36. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
As the Company does not fall in the mandatory bracket for Corporate Social Responsibility pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 the Company did not adopt any activity pursuant to the same for the financial year 2017-18.
37. SHARE CAPITAL
a) Issue of Equity Shares:
No Equity Shares were issued in current financial year.
b) Issue of Sweat Equity Shares:
No Sweat Equity Shares were issued in current financial year.
c) Issue of Employee Stock Options:
No Employee Stock Options were issued in current financial year.
d) Provision of Money by Company for Purchase of Its Own Shares by Employees or by Trustees for the benefit of employees:
No provision is made by Company for purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees.
38. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company''s shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code. All the Directors and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with the Code.
39. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors wish to convey their appreciation to all the Company employees for their enormous personal efforts as well as their collective contribution to Company''s record performance.
The Directors would also like to thank their Shareholders, Customers, Dealers, Suppliers, Bankers, Financial Institutions, Government Authorities and all Other Business Associates for the continued support given by them to the Company and their confidence in the Management.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR NITIN CASTINGS LIMITED FOR NITIN CASTINGS LIMITED
NIPUN KEDIA SHYAMLAL AGARWAL
DIRECTOR WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR
DIN:02356010 DIN:00347757
THANE, 30TH DAY OF MAY, 2018
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors have the pleasure in submitting the Thirty Second Annual
Report on the business and operation of the Company along with the
Audited Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2015.
Financial Result
The performance of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March,
2015 is summarized below: Rs. Lacs
Particulars Current Year Previous Year
Total Revenue 4,221.36 3,640.07
Total Expenditure 3,956.60 3,415.37
Earnings before Depreciation and Taxes 264.75 224.70
Depreciation and Amortization 99.18 83.66
Earnings before Taxes 165.57 141.04
Tax expenses including Deferred tax 54.48 52.44
Profit after Taxes 111.09 88.60
Add : Balance brought forward from 1,537,46 1, 448.86
previous year
Less : Excess Carried Value of Fixed 107.87 -
Assets Adjusted
Profit after Taxes 1,540.68 1,537.46
Less : Proposed Dividend on Equity
Shares (Including Tax on
Dividend) 16.85 -
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 1,523.84 1,537.46
Business Results
During the year under review, your Company has registered a turnover of
Rs. 4,221.36 Lacs as against Rs. 3,640.07 Lacs in the previous year.
The Profit before taxes in the current year is Rs. 165.57 Lacs as
against Rs. 141.04 Lacs in the previous year and profit after taxes are
Rs. 111.09 Lacs as against Rs. 88.60 Lacs in the previous year.
Dividend
Your Directors have recommended dividend Rs. 1.00 per equity share for
the financial year ended 31st March, 2015, amounting to Rs. 14.04 Lacs.
The dividend payout is subject to approval of members at the ensuring
Annual General Meeting.
The dividend will be paid to members whose name appear in the Register
of Members as on September 14, 2015; in respect of shares held in
dematerialized form, it will be paid to members whose names are
furnished by National Securities Depository Limited and Central
Depository Services (India) Limited as beneficial owners as on that
date.
New Product
We would like to inform you that we have set up & introduced a new
pilot plant of Investment Castings with the total capacity of 10 M.T.
per month. The Pilot plant of 10 M.T. is already installed and trials
have commenced from 28th February, 2015 with total capital investment
of Rs. 71.00 Lacs and the further expansion decision will be taken on
appropriate time. We estimate that the new plant will add a top line of
Rs. 2 Crores in current financial year.
The major customer base for the Investment Castings will cover
following Industries.
a) Medical Equipment
b) Defence
c) Aerospace
d) Pumps & Valve
e) Food processing
f) Steel Industries
We have synergy with all existing customers to develop the new
requirement of the project and new customer base.
Listing of Shares and Dematerialization
The Company's shares are listed and traded at Bombay Stock Exchange
(BSE) and its scrip code is 508875 and ISIN No. INE861H01012
Safety
The Management is committed to ensure safety of its employees, plant
and community at all its operations. The safety Management system has
been established, communication, involvement, motivation, skill
development, training and health have been identified as the key
drivers for safe working environment. These initiatives have resulted
in reducing the injuries and lost time significantly.
Fixed Deposit
During the year under review, the Company did not raise funds by way of
fixed deposits and, as such, no amount of principal or interest was
outstanding as on the balance sheet date.
Environment Protection and Pollution Control
The Company has always been socially conscious corporate, and has
always carried forward all its operations and procedures following
environment friendly norms with all necessary clearances.
Your Company has taken the following steps towards environment and
Ecological balance in manufacturing of Castings.
* Continuous plantation activities in and around the Factory as usual
has helped in keeping the environment pollution free.
Industrial Relation
Cordial industrial relation and improvement in production were
maintained at the Company's plant.The management appreciates the
support of employees at all level and looks forward to their full
co-operation and involvement in years to come.
Directors
In pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
Articles of Associations of the Company,
Mr. Nipun Kedia retires by rotation and being eligible, offer them for
re-appointment.
Age &
Name Designation Qualification Experience
(Years)
Mr. Nipun Kedia Director B.E. 28/5
Date of
Name Commencement of
Employment
Mr. Nipun Kedia 01/07/2010
Brief profile of Mr. Nipun Kedia is annexed to the Notice of meeting.
Declaration of Independence
Your Company has received declarations from all the Independent
Directors confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as
prescribed under the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 read with
Schedules and Rules issued thereunder as well as clause 49 of Listing
Agreement.
Internal Audit System
The Company's internal Auditors had conducted periodic audit to provide
reasonable assurance that the Company's established policies and
procedure have been followed.
Internal Control System and its Adequacy
The Company has a proper and adequate internal control system for all
its activities including safeguarding and protecting its assets against
any loss from its unauthorized use or disposition. All transaction are
properly documented, authorized, recorded and reported correctly. The
Company has well defined Management Reports on key performance
indicators. The systems are reviewed continuously and its improvement
and effectiveness is enhanced based on the reports from various fields.
Normal foreseeable risks to the company's assets are adequately covered
by comprehensive insurance.
Particulars of Employees
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 and the Companies (Particulars of Employee) Rules, 1975, names and
other particulars of the employees required are not given as none of
the employee is covered under the said provisions of the Act.
Conservation of Energy
The company has taken all possible measures for the conservation of
energy by undertaking melting operations in consolidated and economical
lot sizes for optimum utilizations of furnace.
Technology Absorption
The Company's in-house Research and Development Department is engaged
in continuous up-gradation to take up the changing market demand and
this has been well appreciated by the user industries. The Company has
adopted modern technology which has provided cost reduction and
improvement in manufacturing processes to maintain highest standard in
quality and customer satisfaction.
Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo
The information regarding the foreign exchange earnings and outgo is
contained in Note no. 1(i) to the Notes to Accounts.
Auditors' Report
The auditors' report is self explanatory. It does not require any
comment as there is no qualification in reports.
Code of Conduct
In terms of requirement of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the
Company has received certificate from all its Senior Management
personnel and members of the Board about the compliance of Code of
Conduct as laid down by the Board.
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
There were no cases of sexual harassment filed during the year under
review, in terms of the provision of the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
Yours Directors state that:
(i) That in presentation of the Annual Accounts, applicable Accounting
Standards has been followed.
(ii) That the accounting policies have been consistently applied and
reasonable, prudent judgment and estimates are made so as to give true
and fair view of the state of affairs of your Company as at 31st March
2015.
(iii) That the proper and sufficient care has been taken for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provision of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of
your company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other
irregularities.
(iv) That the annual accounts of your company have been prepared on
going concern basis.
(v) The directors have laid down internal financial controls, which are
adequate and operating effectively.
(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.
Management Discussion and Analysis and Corporate Governance Report
In compliance with clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered in with
the Stock Exchanges, a separate section on Management Discussion and
Analysis that includes details on the state of affairs of the Company
as required to be disclosed in the Directors Report forms part of this
Annual Report. Further, the Corporate Governance Report, as approved by
the Board of Directors, together with a certificate from the Statutory
Auditors confirming the compliance with requirements of Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement also forms part of Annual Report.
Statutory Auditors
M/s. Jajodia and Company, Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditor of
the Company, holds office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and is recommended for re-appointment and to fix their
remuneration. Certificate from the Auditors has been received to the
effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the limits
prescribed under section 1 39 of the Companies Act, 201 3.
Secretarial Auditor
The Board has appointed M/s. K. Pratik & Associates,, Practicing
Company Secretary, to conduct Secretarial Audit Report for the
financial year ended March 31,2015 is annexed herewith. The Secretarial
Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse
remark.
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 to the Board's report
Acknowledgements
The Directors wish to convey their appreciation to all the Company
employees for their enormous personal efforts as well as their
collective contribution to Company's record performance. The Directors
would also like to thank their Shareholders, Customers, Dealers,
Suppliers, Bankers, Financial Institutions, Government Authorities and
all Other Business Associates for the continued support given by them
to the Company and their confidence in the Management.
By Order of the Board of Director
Mumbai, the 30th day of May 2015 Mr. S. L. Agarwal
Wholetime Director
Din No. : 00347757
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Directors have the pleasure in submitting the Thirty First Annual
Report on the business and operation of the Company along with the
Audited Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2014.
Financial Result
The performance of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March,
2014 is summarized below:
Rs. in Lacs
Particulars Current Year Previous Year
Total Revenue 3,640.07 3,474.34
Total Expenditure 3,415.37 3,177.63
Earnings before Depreciation 224.70 296.71
and Taxes
Depreciation and Amortization 83.67 84.65
Earnings before Taxes 141.03 212.06
Tax expenses including Deferred tax 52.44 68.80
Profit after Taxes 88.59 143.26
Add : Balance brought forward 1,448.87 1,305.61
from previous year
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 1,537.46 1,448.87
Business Results
During the year under review, your Company has registered a turnover of
Rs. 3,640.07 Lacs as against Rs. 3,474.34 Lacs in the previous year.
The Profit before taxes in the current year is Rs. 141.04 Lacs as
against Rs. 212.06 Lacs in the previous year and profit after taxes are
Rs. 88.59 Lacs as against Rs. 143.26 Lacs in the previous year.
Dividend
Your Directors have not recommended any payment of dividend during the
financial year ended 31st March, 2014. Your Directors are of the
opinion that plough back of profit into the business will reward share
holders suitably in future.
Listing of Shares and Dematerialization
The Company''s shares are listed and traded at Bombay Stock Exchange
(BSE) and its scrip code is 508875 and ISIN No. INE861H01012
Safety
The Management is committed to ensure safety of its employees, plant
and community at all its operations. The safety Management system has
been established, communication, involvement, motivation, skill
development, training and health have been identified as the key
drivers for safe working environment. These initiatives have resulted
in reducing the injuries and lost time significantly.
Fixed Deposit
During the year under review, the Company did not raise funds by way of
fixed deposits and, as such, no amount of principal or interest was
outstanding as on the balance sheet date.
Environment Protection and Pollution Control
The Company has always been socially conscious corporate, and has
always carried forward all its operations and procedures following
environment friendly norms with all necessary clearances.
Your Company has taken the following steps towards environment and
Ecological balance in manufacturing of Castings.
* Continuous plantation activities in and around the Factory as usual
has helped in keeping the environment pollution free.
Industrial Relation
Cordial industrial relation and improvement in production were
maintained at the Company''s plant. The management appreciates the
support of employees at all level and looks forward to their full
co-operation and involvement in years to come.
Directors
In pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Articles of Associations of the Company, Mr. Nirmal Kedia retires by
rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.
Name Designation Gross Qualification Age & Date of
Remuneration Experience Commence
(Years) ment of
Employment
Mr. Nirmal Director 12,00,000/- B. Com. 44/20 01/04/2005
Kedia
Internal Audit System
The Company''s internal Auditors had conducted periodic audit to provide
reasonable assurance that the Company''s established policies and
procedure have been followed.
Internal Control System and its Adequacy
The Company has a proper and adequate internal control system for all
its activities including safeguarding and protecting its assets against
any loss from its unauthorized use or disposition. All transaction are
properly documented, authorized, recorded and reported correctly. The
Company has well defined Management Reports on key performance
indicators. The systems are reviewed continuously and its improvement
and effectiveness is enhanced based on the reports from various fields.
Normal foreseeable risks to the company''s assets are adequately covered
by comprehensive insurance.
Particulars of Employees
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956 and the Companies (Particulars of Employee) Rules, 1975, names and
other particulars of the employees required are not given as none of
the employee is covered under the said provisions of the Act.
Conservation of Energy
The company has taken all possible measures for the conservation of
energy by undertaking melting operations in consolidated and economical
lot sizes for optimum utilizations of furnace.
Technology Absorption
The Company''s in-house Research and Development Department is engaged
in continuous up-gradation to take up the changing market demand and
this has been well appreciated by the user industries. The Company has
adopted modern technology which has provided cost reduction and
improvement in manufacturing processes to maintain highest standard in
quality and customer satisfaction.
Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo
The information regarding the foreign exchange earnings and outgo is
contained in Note no. 1 (i) to the Notes to Accounts.
Auditors'' Report
The auditors'' report is self explanatory. It does not require any
comment as there is no qualification in reports. Code of Conduct
In terms of requirement of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the
Company has received certificate from all its Senior Management
personnel and members of the Board about the compliance of Code of
Conduct as laid down by the Board.
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
There were no cases of sexual harassment filed during the year under
review, in terms of the provision of the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the Directors,
subscribe to the Directors Responsibility statement and Confirm as
under:
(i) That in presentation of the Annual Accounts, applicable Accounting
Standards has been followed.
(ii) That the accounting policies have been consistently applied and
reasonable, prudent judgment and estimates are made so as to give true
and fair view of the state of affairs of your Company as at 31st March
2014.
(iii) That the proper and sufficient care has been taken for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provision of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
your company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other
irregularities.
(iv) That the annual accounts of your company have been prepared on
going concern basis.
Statutory Auditors
M/s. Jajodia and Company, Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditor of
the Company, holds office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and is recommended for re-appointment and to fix their
remuneration. Certificate from the Auditors has been received to the
effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the limits
prescribed under section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
Cost Auditors
The Board of Directors has approved the appointment of M/s. Dilip
Bathija & Associates, Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors, for
conducting Cost Audit in relation to Alloys Steel Castings manufactured
by the Company for the financial year ended March, 2014.
As per section 148 read with Companies (Audit & Auditors) Rules, 2014
and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 the
Board of Directors of your Company has appointed M/s Dilip Bathija &
Associates, Cost Accountants as the Cost Auditor of your Company for
the financial year 2014-15 on the recommendations made by the Audit
Committee. The remuneration proposed to be paid to the Cost Auditors,
subject to the ratification by the members at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting, would be Rs. 40,000 (Rupees Forty Thousand) excluding
out of pocket expenses, if any.
The Cost Audit report for the financial year 2012-13 was filed within
the due date. The due date for submission of the Cost Audit Report for
the year 2013-14 is within 180 days from 31st March, 2014.
Management Discussion and Analysis and Corporate Governance Report
In compliance with clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered in with
the Stock Exchanges, a separate section on Management Discussion and
Analysis that includes details on the state of affairs of the Company
as required to be disclosed in the Directors Report forms part of this
Annual Report. Further, the Corporate Governance Report, as approved by
the Board of Directors, together with a certificate from the Statutory
Auditors confirming the compliance with requirements of Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement also forms part of Annual Report.
Acknowledgements
The Directors wish to convey their appreciation to all the Company
employees for their enormous personal efforts as well as their
collective contribution to Company''s record performance.
The Directors would also like to thank their Shareholders, Customers,
Dealers, Suppliers, Bankers, Financial Institutions, Government
Authorities and all Other Business Associates for the continued support
given by them to the Company and their confidence in the Management.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Director
Mumbai, the 30th day of May, 2014
Mar 31, 2013
To, The Members,
The Directors have the pleasure in submitting the Thirtieth Annual
Report on the business and operation of the Company along with
theAudited Accounts forthe financial year ended 31st March, 2013.
Financial Result
The performance of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March,
2013 is summarized below:
Rs.in Lacs
Particulars Current Year Previous Year
Total Revenue 3,474.34 3,452.29
Total Expenditure 3,177.63 3,144.92
Earnings before Depreciation and Taxes 296.71 307.37
Depreciation and Amortization 84.65 97.49
Earnings before Taxes 212.06 209.88
Tax expenses including Deferred tax 68.80 8.27
Profit after Taxes 143.26 141.61
Add : Balance brought forward from
previous year 1,305.61 1,164.01
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 1,448.87 1,305.62
Global & Indian Economy
The global economic scenario in financial year 2012-13 continued to be
fraught with challenges. Major economies witnessed slower growth and
the Eurozone was full of uncertainty. An Indian economy also seen
shortfall crisis due to persistence of high rates of inflation and the
direct impact this may have had on profitability and through that on
investment behavior. However, in recent months, there are some sign of
conditions stabilizing and a gradual improvement in the global economic
environment.
Business Results
During the year under review, your Company has registered a turnover
of? 3,474.34 Lacs as against ? 3,452.29 Lacs in the previous year. The
Profit before taxes in the current year is ? 212.06 Lacs as against ?
209.87 Lacs in the previous year and profit after taxes are ? 143.26
Lacs as against ? 141.61 Lacs in the previous year.
Dividend
Your Directors have not recommended any payment of dividend during the
financial year ended 31st March, 2013. Your Directors are of the
opinion that plough back of profit into the business will reward share
holders suitably in future.
Listing of Shares and Dematerialization
The Company''s shares are listed and traded at Bombay Stock Exchange
(BSE) and its scrip code is 508875 and ISINNo. INE861H01012
Safety
The Management is committed to ensure safety of its employees, plant
and community at all its operations. The safety Management system has
been established, communication, involvement, motivation, skill
development, training and health have been identified as the key
drivers for safe working environment. These initiatives have resulted
in reducing the injuries and lost time significantly.
Fixed Deposit
During the year under review, the Company did not raise funds by way of
fixed deposits and, as such, no amount of principal or interest was
outstanding as on the balance sheet date.
Environment Protection and Pollution Control
The Company has always been socially conscious corporate, and has
always carried forward all its operations and procedures following
environment friendly norms with all necessary clearances.
Your Company has taken the following steps towards environment and
Ecological balance in manufacturing of Castings.
Continuous plantation activities in and around the Factory as usual has
helped in keeping the environment pollution free.
Industrial Relation
Cordial industrial relation and improvement in production were
maintained at the Company''s plant. The management appreciates the
support of employees at all level and looks forward to their full
co-operation and involvement in years to come.
Directors
In pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Articles of Associations of the Company, Mr. Nitin Kedia and Mr.
DevenDoshi retires by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment.
Internal Audit System
The Company''s internal Auditors had conducted periodic audit to provide
reasonable assurance that the Company''s established policies and
procedure have been followed.
Internal Control System and its Adequacy
The Company has a proper and adequate internal control system for all
its activities including safeguarding and protecting its assets against
any loss from its unauthorized use or disposition. All transaction are
properly documented, authorized, recorded and reported correctly. The
Company has well defined Management Reports on key performance
indicators. The systems are reviewed continuously and its improvement
and effectiveness is enhanced based on the reports from various fields.
Normal foreseeable risks to the company''s assets are adequately covered
by comprehensive insurance.
Particulars of Employees
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956 and the Companies (Particulars of Employee) Rules, 1975, names and
other particulars of the employees required are not given as none of
the employee is covered underthe said provisions of the Act.
Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earning & Outgo
The company has taken all possible measures forthe conservation of
energy by undertaking melting operations in consolidated and economical
lot sizes for optimum utilizations of furnace.
The Company''s in-house Research and Development Department is engaged
in continuous up-gradation to take up the changing market demand and
this has been well appreciated by the user industries. The Company has
adopted modern technology in expansion of the capacity which has
provided cost reduction and improvement in manufacturing processes to
maintain highest standard in quality and customer satisfaction.
Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo
The information regarding the foreign exchange earnings and outgo is
contained in Note no. 1(i) to the Notes to Accounts.
Auditors'' Report
The auditors'' report is self explanatory. It does not require any
comment as there is no qualification in reports.
Code of Conduct
In terms of requirement of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the
Company has received certificate from all its Senior Management
personnel and members of the Board about the compliance of Code of
Conduct as laid down by the Board.
Directors''Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the Directors,
subscribe to the Directors Responsibility statement and Confirm as
under:
(i) That in presentation of the Annual Accounts, applicable Accounting
Standards has been followed. (ii) That the accounting policies have
been consistently applied and reasonable, prudent judgment and
estimates are made so as to give true and fairviewof the state of
affairs of your Company as at 31st March 2013.
(iii) That the proper and sufficient care has been taken for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisionofthe CompaniesAct, 1956 for safeguarding the assets ofyour
company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other
irregularities.
(iv) That the annual accounts ofyour company have been preparedongoing
concern basis.
StatutoryAuditors
M/s. Jajodia and Company, Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditor of
the Company, holds office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and is recommended for re-appointment and to fix their
remuneration. Certificate from the Auditors has been received to the
effect that their re-appointment, if made, wouldbewithin the limits
prescribed under section 224(1B)ofthe CompaniesAct, 1956.
CostAuditors
The Board of Directors has approved the appointment of M/s. Dilip
Bathija & Associates, Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors, for
conducting Cost Audit in relation to Alloys Steel Castings manufactured
by the Company for the financial year ended March, 2013 and for
issuance of Compliance Report for the financial year ended March 31,
2013 under the Companies (CostAccounting Records) Rules, 2011.
ManagementDiscussion andAnalysis and CorporateGovernanceReport
In compliance with clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered in with
the Stock Exchanges, a separate section on Management Discussion
andAnalysis that includes details on the state of affairs of the
Company as required to be disclosed in the Directors Report forms part
of this Annual Report. Further, the Corporate Governance Report, as
approved by the Board of Directors, together with a certificate from
the StatutoryAuditors confirming the compliance with requirementsof
Clause 49 ofthe ListingAgreement also forms part ofAnnual Report.
Acknowledgements
The Directors wish to convey their appreciation to all the Company
employees for their enormous personal efforts aswellastheir collective
contributionto Company''s record performance.
The Directors would also like to thank their Shareholders, Customers,
Dealers, Suppliers, Bankers, Financial Institutions, Government
Authorities and all Other Business Associates for the continued support
given by them to the Company and their confidencein the Management.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Nipun Kedia
Thane, the 30th
day of May, 2013 Director
Mar 31, 2012
The Directors have the pleasure in submitting the Twenty Ninth Annual
Report on the business and operation of the Company along with the
Audited Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2012.
Financial Result
The performance of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March,
2012 is summarized below:
Rs. in Lacs
Particulars Current Year Previous Year
Total Revenue 3,452.29 3,128.66
Total Expenditure 3,144.92 2,799.10
Earnings before Depreciation and Taxes 307.37 329.56
Depreciation and Amortization 97.49 98.43
Earnings before Taxes 209.88 231.13
Tax expenses including Deferred tax 68.27 85.39
Profit after Taxes 141.61 145.74
Add : Balance brought forward from
previous year 1,164.01 1,018.27
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 1,305.62 1,164.01
Global Economy
The global economic environment has been fragile, owing to the various
reasons such as political turmoil in Middle East & North Africa,
aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, US economy downgrade
by rating agencies and challenges in Eurozone. However, in recent
months, there are sign of conditions stabilizing and a gradual
improvement in the global economic environment.
Business Results
During the year under review, your Company has registered a turnover of
Rs. 3,452.29 Lacs as against Rs. 3,128.66 Lacs in the previous year. The
Profit before taxes in the current year is Rs. 209.88 Lacs as against Rs.
231.13 Lacs in the previous year and profit after taxes are Rs. 141.61
Lacs as against Rs. 145.74 Lacs in the previous year.
Dividend
Your Directors have not recommended any payment of dividend during the
financial year ended 31st March, 2012. Your Directors are of the
opinion that plough back of profit into the business will reward share
holders suitably in future.
Listing of Shares and Dematerialization
The Company's shares are listed and traded at Bombay Stock Exchange
(BSE) and its scrip code is 508875 and ISIN No. INE861H01012
Safety
The Management is committed to ensure safety of its employees, plant
and community at all its operations. The safety Management system has
been established, communication, involvement, motivation, skill
development, training and health have been identified as the key
drivers for safe working environment. These initiatives have resulted
in reducing the injuries and lost time significantly.
Future Outlook
The Management of the Company is of the opinion that the future out
look is bright for sustaining the growth in the current year. Your
Company has already established its position in the market and does
expect better results.
Fixed Deposit
During the year under review, the Company did not raise funds by way of
fixed deposits and, as such, no amount of principal or interest was
outstanding as on the balance sheet date.
Environment Protection and Pollution Control
The Company has always been socially conscious corporate, and has
always carried forward all its operations and procedures following
environment friendly norms with all necessary clearances.
Your Company has taken the following steps towards environment and
Ecological balance in manufacturing of Castings.
- Continuous plantation activities in and around the Factory as usual
has helped in keeping the environment pollution free.
Industrial Relation
Cordial industrial relation and improvement in production were
maintained at the Company's plant. The management appreciates the
support of employees at all level and looks forward to their full
co-operation and involvement in years to come.
Directors
In pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Articles of Associations of the Company, Mr. Nipun Kediaand Mr. Arvind
Jalan retires by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment.
Internal Audit System
The Company's internal Auditors had conducted periodic audit to provide
reasonable assurance that the Company's established policies and
procedure have been followed.
Internal Control System and its Adequacy
The Company has a proper and adequate internal control system for all
its activities including safeguarding and protecting its assets against
any loss from its unauthorized use or disposition. All transaction are
properly documented, authorized, recorded and reported correctly. The
Company has well defined Management Reports on key performance
indicators. The systems are reviewed continuously and its improvement
and effectiveness is enhanced based on the reports from various fields.
Normal foreseeable risks to the company's assets are adequately covered
by comprehensive insurance.
Particulars of Employees
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956 and the Companies (Particulars of Employee) Rules, 1975, names and
other particulars of the employees required are not given as none of
the employee is covered under the said provisions of the Act.
Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earning & Outgo
The company has taken all possible measures for the conservation of
energy by undertaking melting operations in consolidated and economical
lot sizes for optimum utilizations of furnace.
The Company's in-house Research and Development Department is engaged
in continuous up-gradation to take up the changing market demand and
this has been well appreciated by the user industries. The Company has
adopted modern technology in expansion of the capacity which has
provided cost reduction and improvement in manufacturing processes to
maintain highest standard in quality and customer satisfaction.
Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo
The information regarding the foreign exchange earnings and outgo is
contained in Note no. 1 (i) to the Notes to Accounts.
Auditors' Report
The auditors' report is self explanatory. It does not require any
comment as there is no qualification in reports.
Code of Conduct
In terms of requirement of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the
Company has received certificate from all its Senior Management
personnel and members of the Board about the compliance of Code of
Conduct as laid down by the Board.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the Directors,
subscribe to the Directors Responsibility statement and Confirm as
under:
(i) That in presentation of the Annual Accounts, applicable Accounting
Standards has been followed.
(ii) That the accounting policies have been consistently applied and
reasonable, prudent judgment and estimates are made so as to give true
and fair view of the state of affairs of your Company as at 31st March
2012.
(iii) That the proper and sufficient care has been taken for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provision of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
your company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other
irregularities.
(iv) That the annual accounts of your company have been prepared on
going concern basis.
Statutory Auditors
M/s. Jajodia and Company, Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditor of
the Company, holds office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and is recommended for re-appointment and to fix their
remuneration. Certificate from the Auditors has been received to the
effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the limits
prescribed under section 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
Cost Auditors
The Board of Directors has approved the appointment of M/s. Dilip
Bathija & Associates, Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors, for conducting
Cost Audit in relation to Alloys Steel Castings manufactured by the
Company for the financial year ended March, 2012 and for issuance of
Compliance Report for the financial year ended March 31,2012 underthe
Companies (Cost Accounting Records) Rules, 2011.
Management Discussion and Analysis and Corporate Governance Report
In compliance with clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered in with
the Stock Exchanges, a separate section on Management Discussion and
Analysis that includes details on the state of affairs of the Company
as required to be disclosed in the Directors Report forms part of this
Annual Report. Further, the Corporate Governance Report, as approved by
the Board of Directors, together with a certificate from the Statutory
Auditors confirming the compliance with requirements of Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement also forms part of Annual Report.
Acknowledgements
The Directors wish to convey their appreciation to all the Company
employees for their enormous personal efforts as well as their
collective contribution to Company's record performance.
The Directors would also like to thank Shareholders, Customers,
Dealers, Suppliers, Bankers, Financial Institutions, Government
Authorities and all Other Business Associates for the continued support
given by them to the Company and their confidence in the Management.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Nipun Kedia
Thane, the 30th day of May, 2012 Director
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have the pleasure in submitting the Twenty Seventh
Annual Report on the business and operation of the Company along with
the Audited Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2010.
Financial Result
The performance of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March,
2010 is summarized below:
Rupees in Lacs
Particulars Current Previous
Year Year
Total Income 2,660.79 4,406.29
Total Expenditure 2,343.92 4,050.06
Profit before Depreciation & Taxes 316.87 356.23
Provision for Depreciation 63.78 80.70
Profit before Taxes 233.09 275.53
Provision for Taxes including
FBT & Deferred Tax 78.35 93.50
Profit after Taxes 154.74 182.03
Add : Balance brought
forward from previous year 863.53 681.50
Balance carried to Balance Sheet. 1,018.27 863.53
Global Economy
The slowdown in the global economy especially with respect to US still
facing the heat all over the world, our country and Industry also has
felt the cascading effect of the same. The growth momentum in industry
has been slow, as consumer and business sentiment has weakened.
Business Results
During the year under review, your Company has registered a turnover of
Rs. 2,660.79 Lacs as against Rs. 4,406.29
Lacs in the previous year. The Profit before taxes are Rs. 233.09 Lacs
and profit after taxes are Rs 154.74 Lacs.
The decrease in turnover was due to the fall In the price of raw
material and due to the global slowdown. In fact the performance of
company has improved in terms of profitability margin due to effective
cost controls.
Divedend
Your Directors have not recommended any payment of dividend during the
financial year ended 31st March. 2010. Your Directors are of the
opinion that plough back of profit into the business will reward share
holders suitably in future.
Listing of Shares and Dematerlailzatlon
The Companys shares are listed and traded at Bombay Stock Exchange
(BSE) and its scrip code is 508875 and ISIN NO. INE861H01012
Safety
The Management is committed to ensure safety of its employees, plant
and community at alt its operations. The safety Management system has
been established, communication, involvement, motivation, skill
development, training and health have been identified as the key
drivers for safe working-environment. These initiatives have resulted
in reducing the injuries and lost time significantly.
Future Outlook
The Management of the Company is of the opinion that the future out
look is bright for sustaining the growth in the current year. Your
Company has already established its position in the market and does
expect better results.
Fixed Deposit
During the year under review, the Company did not raise funds by way of
fixed deposits and, as such, no amount of principal or interest was
outstanding as on the balance sheet date.
Environment Protection and Pollution Control
The Company hag always been socially conscious corporate, and has
always carried forward all its operations and
procedures following environmenl friendly norms with all necessary
clearances.
Your Company has taken the, followlng steps towards environment and
Ecological balance in manufacturing of Castings.
* Continuous plantation activities in and around the Factory as usual
has helped in keeping the enviroment polIution free.
Industrial Relation
Cordian industrial relation and improvement In production were
maintained at the Companys plant. The management appreciates the
support of employees at all level and looks forward to their full
co-operation and involvement In years to come.
Directors
In pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Articles of Associations of the Company. Mr. Deven M Doshi and Mr.
Nitin S. Kedia retires by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves
for re-appointment. Further with a view to broad base its board the
company has appointed Mr. Nipun N. Kadia as Director of the Company.
Internal Audit System
The Companys internal Auditors had conducted periodic audit to provide
reasonable assurance that the Companys established policies and
procedure have been followed.
Internal Control System and its Adequacy
The Company has a, proper and adequate Internal control system for all
its activities Including safeguarding and protecting its assets against
any loss from its, unauthorized use or disposition All transaction are
properly documented, authorized, recorded and reported correctly. The
Company has well defined Management Report on key performance
indicators. The systems are reviewed continuously and its improvement
and effectiveness is enhanced based on the reports from various fields.
Normal foreseeable risks to the companys assets are adequately covered
by comprehensive insurance.
Particulars of Employees
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956 and the Companies (Particulars of Employee) Rules, 1975, names and
other particulars of the employees are required are not given as none
of the employed is covered under the said provisions of the act.
Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earning & Outgo
The company has taken all possible measures for the conservation of
energy by undertaking melting operations In consolidated and economical
lot sizes for optimum utilizations of furnace.
The Companys in-house Research and Development Department Is engaged
In continuous up-gradation to take up the Changing market demand and
this has been well appreciated by the user industries. The Company has
adopted; modem technology In expansion of the capacity which has
provided cost reduction and improvement in manufacturing processes to
maintain highest standard in quality and customer satisfaction.
The Information regarding the foreign exchange earnings and outgo is
contained in note no. (i) of Schedule 1a to the Notes to Accounts.
Auditors Report
The auditors report is self explanatory. It does not require any
comment as there is no qualiflcation in reports.
Code of Conduct
In terms of requirement of Clause 49 of the Lisiting Agreement, the
Company has received certificate from all Its senior management
personnel and member of the Board about the compliance of code of
conduct as told down by the Board.
Directors Responsibllity Statement
Pursuant la Section 217(2AA) of Che Companies Act, 1968 the Directors,
subscribe to the Directors Rosponsibility
statement and Confirm as under
(i) That In presentation of the Annual Accounts, applicable accounting
standards has been followed.
(ii) That the accounting policies have been consistently applied and
reasonable, prudent judgment and estimates are made so as to give and
fair view of the state of affairs of your Company as at 31st March
2010.
(iii) That the proper and sufficient care has been taken for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records In accordance with the
provision of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
your company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other
irregularities.
(iv) That the annual accounts of your company have been prepared on
going concern basis.
Auditors
M/s. Jajodia and Company. Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditor of
the Company, holds office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and is recommended for re-appointment and to fix their
remuneration. Certificate from the Auditors has been received to the
effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the limits
prescribed under section 224(1B)of the Companies Act 1956.
Acknowledgements
The Directors wish to convey their appreciation to all of the Companys
employees for their enormous personal efforts as well as their
collective contribution to Companys record performance.
The Directors would also like to thank shareholders, customers,
dealers, suppliers, bankers, financial institutions, Government
authorities and all other business associates for the continued support
given by them to the company and their confidence in management
By Order of the Board of Directors
Nirmal B. Kedia
Thane, the 31st day of May, 2010 Chairman