Mar 31, 2018
DIRECTOR''S REPORT
Dear Members,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 33rd Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2018.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
During the year under review, performance of your company is as under: (Rs in Lacs)
FINANCIAL RESULTS |
YEAR ENDED 31/03/2018 |
YEAR ENDED 31/03/2017 |
Sales & Other Income |
37700.89 |
38570.91 |
Profit Before Financial Charges & Depreciation |
1911.87 |
2429.41 |
Less: Financial Charges |
774.45 |
831.89 |
Profit Before Depreciation |
1137.42 |
1597.52 |
Less : Depreciation |
323.09 |
338.28 |
Net Profit Before Tax |
814.33 |
1259.24 |
Tax Expenses |
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Current Tax |
317.07 |
341.86 |
Deferred Tax |
(28.78) |
63.40 |
Tax For Earlier Years |
(13.12) |
3.85 |
Net Profit Before Adjustments |
539.16 |
850.13 |
Profit After Comprehensive income / (expense) Adjustments |
547.67 |
806.12 |
Note: The above figures are extracted from Standalone Financial Statements as per Ind- AS. For the purpose of transitioning to Ind- AS, the Company has followed guidance prescribed in Ind- AS 101, "First Time Adoption of Indian Accounting Standards", with effect from April 1, 2016, as the transition date.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2018 stood at Rs 1,767.43 Lacs. During the year under review, the Company has neither issued any shares with differential voting rights nor had granted any stock options or sweat equity.
DIVIDEND
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of Rs1/- (Rupee one) per equity share ofRs10/- each fully paid up for the financial year 2017-18. The dividend if declared by the members at the 33rd Annual General Meeting to be held on 27th September, 2018, will be paid on or before 10th October, 2018.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS :
FERTILIZERS AND CHEMICALS DIVISION
Your company is diversified, multi-location and multi-product and manufactures Phosphatic and Fortified fertilizers, Micronutrients, Sulphuric Acid, Soyaoil etc., thus, your company offers all products in single basket for the convenience of farmers. Your company is in existence since three decades and serving farming community. The unit wise manufacturing activities are given below:
SI. No. |
Name of Unit |
Products Manufactured |
Remarks and usages |
1. |
Indore |
Single Super Phosphate - Powder & Granulated |
Base phosphatic fertilizer for common use. Also contains Sulphur and Calcium |
Fortified - Boronated Single Super Phosphate - Powder & Granulated |
Value added nutrient Boron helps in complete development of crops and its roots. |
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Fortified - Zincated Single Super Phosphate - Powder & Granulated |
Value added nutrient Zinc increases yield through proper use of Nitrogen and Sulphur |
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Soil Conditioner |
It contains Calcium, Sulphur and Magnesium to increase chlorophyll in crop. Keeps soil loose and fertile |
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Sulphuric Acid 98% (backward integration) |
For industrial and Pharma use |
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Magnesium Sulphate |
Used for increasing yield of fruits, flowers etc. |
SI. No. |
Name of Unit |
Products Manufactured |
Remarks and usages |
2. |
Pune |
Single Super Phosphate - Powder & Granulated |
Base phosphatic fertilizer for common use. Also contains Sulphur and Calcium |
Fortified - Boronated Single Super Phosphate - Powder & Granulated |
Value added nutrient Boron helps in complete development of crops and its roots. |
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Fortified - Zincated Single Super Phosphate - Powder & Granulated |
Value added nutrient Zinc increases yield through proper use of Nitrogen and Sulphur |
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NPK - Mixed fertilizers of various grades |
Used for different type of soils to replenish nutrients in soil |
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Sulphuric Acid 98% (backward integration) |
For Industrial and Pharma use |
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Oleum 23% |
For manufacturing Explosives |
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3. |
Udaipur |
Single Super Phosphate - Powder & Granulated |
Base phosphatic fertilizer for common use. Also contains Sulphur and Calcium |
Fortified - Boronated Single Super Phosphate - Powder & Granulated |
Value added nutrient Boron helps in complete development of crops and its roots. |
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Fortified - Zincated Single Super Phosphate - Powder & Granulated |
Value added nutrient Zinc increases yield through proper use of Nitrogen and Sulphur |
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PROM (Third-party manufacturing) |
To improve soil fertility. Base of Vermi and City compost with phosphate rich organic manure |
Your Company have established fertilizer brands, "Girnar" and "Suryaphool" in the 12 states of operation in central, western and northern India through extensive dealers network with brand recall amongst the farming community at its best over the period of operations. This could be achieved by serving the farming community with quality and timely delivery of material. In order to capitalize on strong brand image of "Gimar" and "Suryaphool" we extended our product line to micronutrients with the existing dealers network. We shall endeavor to achieve exponential growth in the years to come.
As per the nutrient based policy (NBS), Government of India(GOI) effected upward revision in subsidy payable to the industry effective 1st April, 2018. Based on the international price trends, the upward revision is effected by the GOI authorities. The current revision is the first major hike in the last 7 years since the introduction of nutrient subsidy policy in 2010.
Date of Notification |
Subsidy amount pmt (in Rs) |
Difference (in Rs) |
1st May 2010 |
4400 |
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1st December 2010 |
4296 |
104 |
5th May 2011 |
5359 |
1063 |
29th March 2012 |
3673 |
1686 |
3rd May 2013 |
3173 |
500 |
3 1st March 20 14 |
3173 |
0 |
25th June 20 15 |
3173 |
0 |
30th March 2016 |
2343 |
830 |
17th April 2017 |
2166 |
177 |
18th April 2018 |
2734 |
568 |
Fertilizer Division
Your Company envisages regular growth in terms of volume and value as a prime motto. This is vouched by our feat of consecutive FAI awards for 3 years for best performance on all-India basis in the recent past amongst 100 plus units. In the year under review, your company has achieved 75% of capacity utilization against 36.6% industry average. This performance was achieved in challenging business environment marked by increase in raw material prices and competitive pressures emanating from domestic players. It may further be noted that this performance was made possible largely through operational excellence with relentless focus on optimizing the costs, efficiencies and norms and serving of customers efficiently.
Moreover, your Company focused on manufacture and sale of nutrient value-added fortified fertilizers namely Boronated and Zincated to provide solutions to farming community and overcome nutrients imbalances due to overuse of one particular fertilizer. We are glad to inform that within a span of three years of introduction of Boronated SSP in the market, your Company have achieved the highest market share of 45% in the country.
Your Company achieved total sale of 3.16 lac MT fertilizer during the year 2017-18 which translates into 8.15% on All-India basis whilst it is 10.62% in our actual area of operating states against production of 3.56 lac MT during this year under review.
To improve topline and bottom line and also to increase the products list in our basket, we commissioned Magnesium Sulphate and Zinc Sulphate plants at Indore unit.
Our expansion spree is on-going and new products are on anvil.
Soya division:
SOYA DIVISION
SI. No. |
Name of Unit |
Products Manufactured |
Remarks and usages |
1. |
Indore |
Soya Bean Oil |
Used as a cooking oil and it has very good emulsifying ability with PUFA |
Soya Meal (Soya De-Oiled Cake) |
Rich in protein and nutritious. Mainly used as cattle feed & poultry feed |
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Soya Liquid Lecithin |
Mainly used as a emulsifier or binding agent having antioxidant and flavor protector |
With the favourable industry-friendly policies introduced by both the State and Central Goverment like "Bhavantar scheme" and increase in import duty on oil to safeguard the domestic industries with simultaneous increase in incentive on export of soya meals (DOC), your company operated the oil division at optimum capacity and crushed 25,183 MT of Soya seed against 15,055 MT in the previous year and achieved 67% quantum jump in soya crushing. In view of prevailing favourable conditions, more thrust will be given to oil division this year so as to maintain the tempo and increase our crushing. Your Company increased its thrust and focus on achieving optimum utilization of Solvent extraction unit at Indore and thus improve its operational viability.
Overall Financial Performance:
The overall income achieved is Rs 37700.89 lacs during 2017-18, against Rs 38570.91 lacs in 2016-17. This is mainly due to decrease in turnover of fertilizer division. The consolidated PBIDT reported at Rs 1911.87 lacs as against Rs 2429.41 lacs in the previous year. Despite various challenges viz. Subsidy shift to DBT process, monsoon was below average in most of the company''s operational areas of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, sales acknowledgment through POS machines, continuous increase in fuel prices, delay in subsidy disbursement & blockage of working capital in subsidy, implementation of GST, the company could able to maintain consistently positive results since last 3 years. The net profit of the company for 2017-18 is Rs 539.16 lacs against Rs 850.13 lacs in 2016-17 mainly due to decrease in sales volume of fertilizer and also increase in sulphur prices coupled with an increase in selling & distribution cost.
Financial cost has been reduced from Rs 831.89 lacs to Rs 774.45 lac which is mainly due to reduction in bank interest rate based on continuously good performance of company. We have been assigned with BBB- (Triple B, Minus) with Stable outlook for long-term bank facilities by CARE ratings.
Depreciation has been marginally reduced from Rs 338.28 lacs to Rs 323.09 lacs.
The trade receivable has been reduced from Rs 7423.34 lacs to Rs 5642.67 lacs. Similarly subsidy has also been reduced from Rs 10392.71 lacs to Rs 6992.38 lacs. At the same time, trade payable is also substantially reduced from Rs 9196.40 lacs to Rs 7481.32 lacs. Thus, current ratio has been improved from 1.57 to 1.72.
Turnover of fertilizer division has been decreased to Rs 29564.66 lacs from Rs 33800.49 lacs mainly due to sales volume decreased by 12.53% as compared to previous year. It is because of overall demand of fertilizer reduced in MP & Maharashtra States due to partial drought condition during the year.
The main highlight of oil division is turnaround achieved during the F. Y 2017-18 with increase in turnover from Rs 4407.3 8 lacs to 7940.47 lacs and your company earned net profit before tax of Rs 118.67 lacs from the operation as against loss of Rs 307.15 lacs in previous year.
ISO Accreditation:
Fertilizer Division has conformed with the requirements of ISO 9001 : 2015 and the same is periodically renewed. EXPANSION ACTIVITY:
Indore Unit : During the year, company has started production of Micronutrient (Magnesium Sulphate) and same has been well accepted in market. At the same time, company has already started working to utilize huge idle land bank of Indore unit by planning to set-up new sulphuric acid plant.
Udaipur : Planned to start in house manufacturing of Phosphate Rich Organic Manure (PROM - organic manure). Also, planned to manufacture Linear Alkyl Benzene (LABSA).
TRANSFER OF AMOUNT TO RESERVES
The Company does not propose to transfer any amount to the general reserve for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2018.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Company has adequate system of internal controls that are commensurate with its size and nature of business to safeguard and protect the Company from losses, unauthorized use or disposition of its assets. All the transactions are properly authorized, recorded and reported to the management. The Company is following all the applicable Accounting Standards for properly maintaining the books of accounts and ensuring timely reporting of financial statements. The Company has appointed Internal Auditors to observe the internal controls, whether the work flows of organization is being done through the approved policies of the Company. In every Quarter during the approval of Financial Statements, Internal Auditors present the Internal Audit Report and Management Comments on the Internal Audit observations. Findings of the internal Audit Report are reviewed by the top management and by the Audit Committee of the Company and proper follow up actions are ensured wherever required. The Statutory Auditors have evaluated the system of the internal controls including internal financial control of the Company and have reported that the same are adequate and commensurate with the size of the Company and nature of its business.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate report on Corporate Governance and Management Discussion and Analysis is annexed as part of the Annual Report along with the Auditor''s Certificate on its compliance.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The Extracts of Annual Return is prepared in Form MGT-9 as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 and the same is enclosed as Annexure - A to this Report.
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of section 134 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the applicable Regulations of the SEBI(Listing obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015, the Independent Directors in their meeting have evaluated the performance of Non- Independent Directors, Chairperson of the Company after considering the views of the Executive and Non- executive Directors, Board as a whole and assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company''s Management and the Board.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has also carried out evaluation of performance of every Director of the Company. Chairperson of the Board adopted a formal mechanism for evaluating its performance and as well as that of its committees and Individual Directors, including the Chairman of the Board.
The Independent Directors are regularly updated on industry & market trends, plant process and other operational performance of the Company etc through presentations in this regard.
DIRECTORS
The Board consists of Mr. H. D. Ramsinghani (DIN: 00035416), Mr. D. J. Ramsinghani (DIN: 00013633) Mr. D. N. Singh (DIN: 00021741), Mr. K. Raghuraman (DIN: 00320507), Mr. A. K. Thakur (DIN: 00031778), Mrs. N. H. Ramsinghani (DIN:01327609), Mr. N. R. Joshi (DIN:03574604) and Mr. Sunil Kumar Vohra (DIN: 07926507).
Mrs. N.H. Ramsinghani (DIN: 01327609), Director of the Company retires by rotation and being eligible, offers herself for re-appointment.
Mr. D. J. Ramsinghani was Chairman & Managing Director of the Company upto 31.03.2018 and ceased to be the Chairman & Managing Director due to expiry of his tenure and has continued to hold the office as Non-executive Director of the Company and due to such cessation, Mr. H. D. Ramsinghani''s designation is changed from Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director to Chairman and Managing Director.
Mr. D. J. Ramsinghani, Non executive Director of the Company being more than 75 years of age requires approval of the shareholders for continuation to hold the position of the non-executive Director with effect from 01.04.2019 as per Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018. The resolution giving effect to the same is placed for members approval in Annual General Meeting.
Mr. A. K. Thakur, Non executive Independent Director of the Company being more than 75 years of age requires approval of the shareholders for continuation to hold the position of the non-executive Director with effect from 01.04.2019 as per Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018. The resolution giving effect to the same is placed for members approval in Annual General Meeting.
Mr. D. N. Singh, Non executive Independent Director of the Company being more than 75 years of age requires approval of the shareholders for continuation to hold the position of the non-executive Director with effect from 01.04.2019 as per Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018. The resolution giving effect to the same is placed for members approval in Annual General Meeting.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS
During the year ended March 31, 2018, four Board Meetings & the Annual General Meeting (AGM) were convened & held. The details of these Meetings are as under:
Dates on which the Meetings were held |
Total Strength of the Board |
No. of Directors Present |
18/05/2017 |
8 |
7 |
13/09/2017 |
8 |
6 |
30/11/2017 |
8 |
7 |
02/02/2018 |
8 |
6 |
28/09/2017(AGM) |
8 |
3 |
PARTICULARS OF LOAN, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS BY COMPANY
There were no loans or guarantees or investments given/made by the Company under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year ended March 31,2018.
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY / VIGIL MECHANISM
The Board of Directors has adopted Whistle Blower Policy. The Whistle Blower Policy aims for conducting the affairs in a fair and transparent manner by adopting highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior. All permanent employees of the Company are covered under the Whistle Blower Policy. A mechanism has been established for employees to report concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of Code of Conduct and Ethics. It also provides for adequate safeguards against the victimization of employees who avail of the mechanism and allows direct access to the Chairperson of the audit committee in exceptional cases.
The whistle Blower Policy has been uploaded on the website of the company (www.ramaphosphates.com). NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee presently consists of the following Directors namely Mr. K. Raghuraman - Chairman, Mr. D.N. Singh and Mrs. N. H. Ramsinghani.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee meeting was held on May 18, 2017.
RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Business Risk Evaluation and Management is an on-going process within the Organization. The Company has a robust risk management framework to identify, monitor and minimize risks as also identify business opportunities.
As per Regulation 21 (5) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, Risk Management Committee is applicable to top 100 listed entities, determined on the basis of market capitalization, as at the end of the immediate previous financial year. Hence not applicable to the Company.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is commitment of the Company to improve the quality of life of the workforce and their families and also the community and society at large. The Company believes in undertaking business in such a way that it leads to overall development of all stakeholders and society at large.
The Board of Directors of the Company have constituted Corporate Social Responsibility Committee consisting of following persons namely Mr. D.N. Singh - Chairman, Mr. H.D. Ramsinghani and Mr. K. Raghuraman. This Committee had framed Corporate Social Responsibility Policy and the same was adopted by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
The calculation of CSR expenditure is tabulated below: (? in Lacs)
Particulars |
F.Y. 2014-15 |
F.Y. 2015-16 |
F.Y. 2016-17 |
Total |
Total Profit / (Loss) for the year as per Section 198 |
(953.61) |
813.00 |
1,159.74 |
1,019.13 |
Average Profit |
339.71 |
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2 % of average profit (CSR Expenditure) |
6.79 |
During the financial year under review, the Management could not spend the stipulated amount towards CSR due to:-
Our proposal for enhanced working capital is still under process and also huge funds of realization of subsidy amount got stuck under government formalities. These factors posed a great challenge to the company in executing various CSR activities.
Moreover, due to severe drought like conditions, there was huge pile up of stock and the sale of entire produce could not be materialized. This has resulted in delay in realization of funds from the market.
In spite of our willingness, we could not spend adequately under CSR due to aforesaid reasons and reduced cash flow in the system during the year. However, we shall ensure that due care will be taken in the subsequent years.
INTERNALAUDITORS
The Board of Directors of the Company have appointed M/s. Mhalgi Kulkami & Associates, Chartered Accountants, M/s. Khandelwal Pahadia Agrawal & Co., Chartered Accountants, M/s. K.L. Vyas & Co., Chartered Accountants to conduct Internal Audit of the Company.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
In accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirement), the Company has constituted an Audit Committee comprising of the following Directors viz. Mr. K. Raghuraman (Chairman), Mr. D.N. Singh, Mr. A.K Thakur and Mr. H. D. Ramsinghani. Audit Committee acts in accordance with the terms of reference specified from time to time by the Board.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All transactions entered with Related Parties for the year under review were on an arm''s length basis and in ordinary course of business and that the provisions of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2103 are not attracted. Thus disclosure in form AOC-2 is not required. Further, there are no material Related Party Transactions during the year under review with the Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel.
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee as also to the Board for approval. Omnibus approval was obtained for transactions which are of repetitive nature.
The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board of Directors has been uploaded on the website of the company (www.ramaphosphates.com).
STATEMENT ON DECLARATION GIVEN BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS UNDER SUB-SECTION (6) OF SECTION 149
The Independent Directors have submitted the declaration of independence, as required pursuant to section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 stating that they meet the criteria of independence as provided under section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Regulations.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
At the Annual General Meeting held on September 28, 2016, M/s Khandelwal & Mehta LLP, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration no: W100084), were appointed as statutory auditors of the Company to hold office till the conclusion of the 36th Annual General Meeting.
AUDITORS REPORT
M/s Khandelwal & Mehta LLP, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration no: W100084) have issued Auditors Report for the Financial Year ended March 31,2018 and there are no qualifications in Auditors Report.
COST AUDIT
The Board of Directors on recommendation of Audit Committee, has appointed Mr. R.S. Raghavan as the Cost Auditor for carrying out the Audit of Cost Accounting Records in respect of i) manufacturing of Chemicals (Sulphuric Acid), ii) Fertilizer and iii) Edible Oil for Plant locations at Indore, Pune and Udaipur for the financial year 2018-19 on remuneration of Rs 2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lacs) per annum plus reimbursement of out of pocket expenses.
As required under the Companies Act, 2013, the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is required to be placed before the Members in AGM for their ratification. Accordingly, a resolution for seeking Members ratification is included at item no. 4 of the Notice convening the AGM.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information required under section 134 (3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as Annexure - B and forms part of the report.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR REPORT
As per the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors have appointed Mr. Jignesh M Pandya, Practicing Company Secretary (C.P.No: 7318) as Secretarial Auditor to conduct Secretarial audit of the company for the Financial year ended on March 31, 2018. Secretarial Audit Report issued by Mr. Jignesh M Pandya Practicing Company Secretary in form MR-3 is enclosed as Annexure - C to this report.
There is no such incidence where Board has not accepted the recommendation of the Audit Committee during the year under review.
DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public in terms of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There are no material changes and commitments in the business operations of the Company from the financial year ended March 31, 2018 to the date of signing of the Directors Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5, of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company is enclosed as Annexure - D and forms part of the report.
DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUALHARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013.
No case was filed under the Sexual harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 during the year under review.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunal that would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 134 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Pursuant to the requirement under section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to the Directors Responsibility Statement, the Board of Directors of the Company hereby confirms that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2018, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2018 and of the profit /loss of the Company for that period;
c) the directors had 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 fraud and other irregularities;
d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) the directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors sincerely record their appreciation with gratitude for the continued support and assistance extended to the Company by the Financial Institutions, Banks and various Government Departments and Agencies and Creditors. The Directors place on record their appreciation for continued support of shareholders of the company. The Directors also wish to place on record the appreciation to the team of executives, staff and workers, who have shown devotion and efficiency in performing their jobs.
For and on behalf of the Board |
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HD. RAMSINGHANI |
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Place: Mumbai |
CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR |
Date: July 30,2018 |
DIN: 00035416 |
ANNEXURE ''A'' TO DIRECTORS'' REPORT
Form No. MGT-9 EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RE TURN
As on the financial year ended on 31/03/2018 [Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014]
REGISTRATION AND OTHER DETAILS: |
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i) |
CIN |
L24110MH1984PLC033917 |
11) |
Registration Date |
03/09/1984 |
in) |
Name of the Company |
Rama Phosphates Limited |
IV) |
Category/ Sub Category of the Company |
Public Company /Limited by Shares |
v) |
Address of Registered office and contact details |
51-52, Free Press House, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021, Maharashtra Tel: 022 - 22833355, Fax: 022 - 22049946 |
VI) |
Whether shares listed on recognized Stock Exchange(s) |
Yes |
vii) |
Name, Address and contact details of Registrar & Transfer Agent, if any |
Link Intime India Private Limited C 101, 247 Park, L.B.S. Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai - 400083, Maharashtra Tel: 022 - 49186270, Fax: 022 - 49186000 |
IL PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF THE COMPANY (All the business activities contributing 10 % or more of the total turnover of the company shall be stated)
SN |
Name and Description of main products / services |
NIC Code of the Product/service |
% to total turnover of the company |
1 |
Single Super Phosphate |
20129 |
60.28% |
2 |
Sulphuric Acid & Oleum |
20112 |
14.08% |
3 |
De Oiled Cake |
10406 |
12.25% |
IH. PARTICULARS OF HOLDING, SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES [No. of Companies for which information is being fllledl
SN |
NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE COMPANY |
CIN/GLN |
HOLDING/ SUBSIDIARY / ASSOCIATE |
1 |
NIL |
N.A. |
N.A. |
TV. SHARE HOLDING PATTERN (Equity Share Capital Breakup as percentage of Total Equity) i) Category-wise Share Holding
Category of Shareholders |
No. of Shares held at the beginning of the year |
No. of Shares held at the end of the year |
% Change during the year |
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Demat |
Physical |
Total |
%of Total Shares |
Demat |
Physical |
Total |
%of Total Shares |
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A. Promoters |
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(1) Indian |
|||||||||
a) Individual/ HUF |
62 |
- |
62 |
0.00 |
62 |
- |
62 |
0.00 |
- |
b) Central Govt |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
c) State Govt (s) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
d) Bodies Corporate |
3219939 |
- |
3219939 |
18.20 |
3219939 |
- |
3219939 |
18.20 |
- |
e) Banks / FI |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
f) Any other |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Sub-total (A)(l) |
3220001 |
- |
3220001 |
18.20 |
3220001 |
- |
3220001 |
18.20 |
- |
(2) Foreign |
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a) NRI Individuals |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
b) Other-Individuals |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
c) Bodies Corporate |
10049755 |
- |
10049755 |
56.80 |
10049755 |
- |
10049755 |
56.80 |
- |
d) Banks/FI |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
e) Any Other |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Sub-total (A) (2) |
10049755 |
- |
10049755 |
56.80 |
10049755 |
- |
10049755 |
56.80 |
- |
Total shareholding of Promoter (A) = (A) (1) (A)(2) |
13269756 |
13269756 |
75.00 |
13269756 |
13269756 |
75.00 |
|||
B. Public Shareholding |
|||||||||
1. Institutions |
|||||||||
a) Mutual Funds |
- |
5320 |
5320 |
0.03 |
- |
5320 |
5320 |
0.03 |
- |
b) Banks / FI |
- |
6320 |
6320 |
0.04 |
- |
6320 |
6320 |
0.04 |
- |
c) Central Govt |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
d) State Govt(s) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
e) Venture Capital Funds |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
f) Insurance Companies |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
g)FIIs |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
h) Foreign Venture Capital Funds |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
i) Others (specify) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Sub-total (B)(l) |
- |
11640 |
11640 |
0.07 |
- |
11640 |
11640 |
0.07 |
- |
2. Non-Institutions |
|||||||||
a) Bodies Corporate |
|||||||||
i) Indian |
1525847 |
31819 |
1557666 |
8.80 |
1361915 |
7899 |
1369814 |
7.74 |
(1.06) |
ii) Overseas |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
b) Individuals |
|||||||||
i) Individual shareholders holding nominal share capital upto ? 1 lakh |
1320746 |
357247 |
1677993 |
9.48 |
1204892 |
350287 |
1555179 |
8.79 |
(0.69) |
ii) Individual shareholders holding nominal share capital in excess of Rs 1 lakh |
910434 |
910434 |
5.15 |
1270096 |
1270096 |
7.17 |
2.02 |
||
c) Others (specify) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Non Resident Indians (Non-Repatriable) |
6925 |
- |
6925 |
0.03 |
6997 |
- |
6997 |
0.03 |
- |
Non Resident Indians (Repatriable) |
23470 |
51920 |
75390 |
0.43 |
21249 |
51280 |
72529 |
0.41 |
(0.02) |
Overseas Corporate Bodies |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Foreign Nationals |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Clearing Members |
43326 |
- |
43326 |
0.24 |
13814 |
- |
13814 |
0.08 |
(0.16) |
HUF |
140083 |
- |
140083 |
0.79 |
123388 |
- |
123388 |
0.70 |
(0.09) |
Foreign Bodies - D R |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Sub-total (B)(2) |
3970831 |
443746 |
4411817 |
24.93 |
4002351 |
409466 |
4411817 |
24.93 |
- |
Total Public Shareholding (B)=(B) (1) (B)(2) |
3970831 |
455386 |
4423457 |
25.00 |
4002351 |
421106 |
4423457 |
25.00 |
|
C. Shares held by Custodian for GDRs & ADRs |
|||||||||
Grand Total (A B C) |
17240587 |
452626 |
17693213 |
100.00 |
17272107 |
421106 |
17693213 |
100.00 |
- |
ii) Shareholding of Promoter -
SN |
Shareholder''s Name |
Shareholding at the beginning of the year |
Shareholding at the end of the year |
% change in share holding during the year |
||||
No. of Shares |
% of total Shares of the company |
%of Shares Pledged / encumbered to total shares |
No. of Shares |
% of total Shares of the company |
%of Shares Pledged / encumbered to total shares |
|||
1 |
Daulat J. Ramsinghani |
60 |
0.00 |
Nil |
60 |
0.00 |
Nil |
Nil |
2 |
Haresh D. Ramsinghani |
2 |
0.00 |
Nil |
2 |
0.00 |
Nil |
Nil |
3 |
Blue Lagoon Investments Private Limited |
552 |
0.00 |
Nil |
552 |
0.00 |
Nil |
Nil |
4 |
Jupiter Corporate Services Private Limited |
3219387 |
18.20 |
Nil |
3219387 |
18.20 |
Nil |
Nil |
5 |
Indo - US Investments Inc. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
6 |
NRI Investors Inc. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
7 |
Indus Investments Inc. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
8 |
Silver Eagle Inc |
10049755 |
56.80 |
51.00 |
10049755 |
56.50 |
51.00 |
Nil |
Total |
13269756 |
75.00 |
51.00 |
13269756 |
75.00 |
51.00 |
Nil |
iii) Change in Promoters'' Shareholding (please specify, if there is no change)
Sr No. |
Shareholding at the beginning of the year |
Cumulative Shareholding at the end of the year |
|||
No. of Shares held |
% of Total Shares of the Company |
No. of Shares held |
% of Total Shares of the Company |
||
At the beginning of the year |
13269756 |
75 |
13269756 |
75 |
|
Date wise increase / Decrease in Promoters shareholding during the year specifying the reasons for increase / decrease (e.g. allotment / transfer / bouns / sweat equity etc) |
No Change in Promoters Shareholding during the year |
||||
At the end of the year |
13269756 |
75 |
13269756 |
75 |
iv) Shareholding Pattern of top ten Shareholders:
(Other than Directors, Promoters and Holders of GDRs and ADRs) :
Sr No. |
Name & Type of Transaction |
Shareholding at the beginning of the year - 2017 |
Transactions during the year |
Cumulative Shareholding at the end of the year - 2018 |
|||
No. of Shares held |
% of Total Shares of the Company |
Date of Transaction |
No. of Shares |
No. of Shares held |
% of Total Shares of the Company |
||
1 |
DISHA INFIN CONSULTANTS PRIVATE LIMITED |
230000 |
1.2999 |
230000 |
1.2999 |
||
Transfer |
22 Dec 20 17 |
230000 |
460000 |
2.5999 |
|||
Transfer |
16Feb2018 |
223495 |
683495 |
3.8630 |
|||
AT THE END OF THE YEAR |
683495 |
3.8630 |
|||||
2 |
S. SHYAM |
280370 |
1.5846 |
280370 |
1.5846 |
||
Transfer |
23 Jun2017 |
155541 |
435911 |
2.4637 |
|||
AT THE END OF THE YEAR |
435911 |
2.4637 |
|||||
3 |
SUBRAMANIANP. |
204490 |
1.1558 |
204490 |
1.1558 |
||
Transfer |
07 Apr 20 17 |
4800 |
209290 |
1.1829 |
|||
Transfer |
14 Apr 2017 |
6803 |
216093 |
1.2213 |
|||
Transfer |
21 Apr 2017 |
10997 |
227090 |
1.2835 |
|||
Transfer |
30Jun2017 |
1400 |
228490 |
1.2914 |
|||
Transfer |
07Jul2017 |
2758 |
231248 |
1.3070 |
|||
Transfer |
14M2017 |
1613 |
232861 |
1.3161 |
|||
Transfer |
21 Jul2017 |
6159 |
239020 |
1.3509 |
|||
Transfer |
28Jul2017 |
4832 |
243852 |
1.3782 |
|||
Transfer |
04Aug2017 |
2362 |
246214 |
1.3916 |
|||
Transfer |
04 Aug2017 |
456 |
246670 |
1.3942 |
Transfer |
18Aug2017 |
1800 |
248470 |
1.4043 |
|||
Transfer |
25Aug2017 |
1980 |
250450 |
1.4155 |
|||
Transfer |
01 Sep2017 |
1673 |
252123 |
1.4250 |
|||
Transfer |
08Sep2017 |
1581 |
253704 |
1.4339 |
|||
Transfer |
15Sep2017 |
3570 |
257274 |
1.4541 |
|||
Transfer |
22Sep2017 |
5776 |
263050 |
1.4867 |
|||
Transfer |
29Sep2017 |
5120 |
268170 |
1.5157 |
|||
Transfer |
06Oct2017 |
1800 |
269970 |
1.5258 |
|||
Transfer |
130ct2017 |
3520 |
273490 |
1.5457 |
|||
Transfer |
20Oct2017 |
5400 |
278890 |
1.5763 |
|||
Transfer |
27Oct2017 |
1650 |
280540 |
1.5856 |
|||
Transfer |
10Nov2017 |
10950 |
291490 |
1.6475 |
|||
Transfer |
17Nov2017 |
1800 |
293290 |
1.6576 |
|||
Transfer |
24 No v 20 17 |
1025 |
294315 |
1.6634 |
|||
Transfer |
08 Dec 2017 |
685 |
295000 |
1.6673 |
|||
Transfer |
15 Dec 2017 |
1153 |
296153 |
1.6738 |
|||
Transfer |
22 Dec 20 17 |
5237 |
301390 |
1.7034 |
|||
Transfer |
29 Dec 2017 |
1950 |
303340 |
1.7144 |
|||
Transfer |
05 Jan 20 18 |
2460 |
305800 |
1.7283 |
|||
Transfer |
12 Jan 2018 |
2700 |
308500 |
1.7436 |
|||
Transfer |
19 Jan 2018 |
2711 |
311211 |
1.7589 |
|||
Transfer |
26 Jan 20 18 |
349 |
311560 |
1.7609 |
|||
Transfer |
02Feb2018 |
6930 |
318490 |
1.8001 |
|||
Transfer |
16Feb2018 |
900 |
319390 |
1.8052 |
|||
Transfer |
23Feb2018 |
2160 |
321550 |
1.8174 |
|||
Transfer |
23 Mar 20 18 |
1801 |
323351 |
1.8275 |
|||
AT THE END OF THE YEAR |
323351 |
1.8275 |
|||||
4 |
NITREX LOGISTICS PVT LTD. |
0 |
0.0000 |
0 |
0.0000 |
||
Transfer |
16Feb2018 |
230000 |
230000 |
1.2999 |
|||
AT THE END OF THE YEAR |
230000 |
1.2999 |
|||||
5 |
ELATE INVESTMENTS & HOLDINGS PVT. LTD. |
230000 |
1.2999 |
230000 |
1.2999 |
||
AT THE END OF THE YEAR |
230000 |
1.2999 |
|||||
6 |
PRAKASH JAIN |
109665 |
0.6198 |
109665 |
0.6198 |
||
AT THE END OF THE YEAR |
109665 |
0.6198 |
|||||
7 |
HITECH STRUCTURE PVT. LTD. |
50000 |
0.2826 |
50000 |
0.2826 |
||
Transfer |
17Nov2017 |
(50) |
49950 |
0.2823 |
|||
Transfer |
22 Dec 2017 |
(9431) |
40608 |
0.2295 |
|||
AT THE END OF THE YEAR |
40608 |
0.2295 |
|||||
8 |
TRIVEDI NILAM MAYANK |
36862 |
0.2083 |
36862 |
0.2083 |
||
Transfer |
03Nov2017 |
(862) |
36000 |
0.2035 |
|||
AT THE END OF THE YEAR |
36000 |
0.2335 |
|||||
9 |
PRAKASH SURAJMAL JAIN |
35359 |
0.1998 |
35359 |
0.1998 |
||
AT THE END OF THE YEAR |
35359 |
0.1998 |
|||||
10 |
LRSD SECURITIES PVT. LTD. |
0 |
0.0000 |
0 |
0.0000 |
||
Transfer |
16 Mar |
29860 |
29860 |
0.1688 |
|||
AT THE END OF THE YEAR |
29860 |
0.1688 |
|||||
11 |
KAMAL TEA PROCESS AND PACKAGING PVT. LTD. |
230000 |
1.2999 |
230000 |
1.2999 |
||
Transfer |
16Feb2018 |
(230000) |
0 |
0.0000 |
|||
AT THE END OF THE YEAR |
0 |
0.0000 |
|||||
12 |
OPTICAL DISC MARKETING INDIA PVT. LTD. |
230000 |
1.2999 |
230000 |
1.2999 |
||
Transfer |
22 Dec 20 17 |
(230000) |
0 |
0.0000 |
|||
AT THE END OF THE YEAR |
0 |
0.0000 |
13 |
DHAWALGIRI PROPERTIES PVT. LTD. |
223495 |
1.2632 |
223495 |
1.2632 |
||
Transfer |
16Feb2018 |
(223495) |
0 |
0.0000 |
|||
AT THE END OF THE YEAR |
0 |
0.0000 |
|||||
14 |
SMART VALUE EQUISEARCH PVT. LTD. |
82033 |
0.4636 |
82033 |
0.4636 |
||
Transfer |
12 May 2017 |
(82033) |
0 |
0.0000 |
|||
AT THE END OF THE YEAR |
0 |
0.0000 |
|||||
15 |
OJAS CONSULTING PVT. LTD |
73508 |
0.4155 |
73508 |
0.4155 |
||
Transfer |
19 May 2017 |
82033 |
155541 |
0.8791 |
|||
Transfer |
02 Jim 2017 |
(155541) |
0 |
0.0000 |
|||
AT THE END OF THE YEAR |
0 |
0.0000 |
v) Shareholding of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
SN |
Shareholding of each Directors and each Key Managerial Personnel |
Shareholding |
Transactions during the year |
Cumulative Shareholding during the year |
||||
No. of shares at the beginning (01-04-2017)/ end of the year (31-03-2018) |
% of total shares of the company |
Date |
Increase/ Decrease in share--holding |
Reason |
No. of shares |
% of total shares of the company |
||
1. |
Daulat J. Ramsinghani |
60 |
- |
01.04.2017 |
No Change |
N.A. |
60 |
0.00 |
60 |
- |
31.03.2018 |
||||||
2. |
Haresh Daulat Ramsinghani |
2 |
- |
01.04.2017 |
No Change |
N.A. |
2 |
0.00 |
2 |
- |
31.03.2018 |
||||||
3. |
Jambu Kumar Parakh |
16 |
- |
01.04.2017 |
No Change |
N.A. |
16 |
0.00 |
16 |
- |
31.03.2018 |
V. INDEBTEDNESS
Indebtedness of the Company including interest outstanding/accrued but not due for payment (Amount in Lacs)
Particulars |
Secured Loans excluding deposits |
Unsecured Loans |
Deposits |
Total Indebtedness |
Indebtedness at the beginning of the financial year (01.04.2017) |
||||
i) Principal Amount |
5042.01 |
107.00 |
- |
5149.01 |
ii) Interest due but not paid |
- |
- |
- |
- |
iii) Interest accrued but not due |
0.36 |
2.43 |
- |
2.79 |
Total (i ii iii) |
5,042.37 |
109.43 |
- |
5151.80 |
Change in Indebtedness during the financial year |
||||
* Addition |
- |
140.57 |
- |
140.57 |
* Reduction |
601.48 |
- |
- |
601.48 |
Net Change |
601.48 |
140.57 |
- |
460.91 |
Indebtedness at the end of the financial year (31.03.2018) |
||||
i) Principal Amount |
4435.34 |
250.00 |
- |
4685.34 |
ii) Interest due but not paid |
- |
- |
- |
- |
iii) Interest accrued but not due |
5.59 |
- |
- |
5.59 |
Total (i ii iii) |
4440.93 |
250.00 |
- |
4690.93 |
VI. REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL-
A. Remuneration to Managing Director, Whole-time Directors and/or Manager :
SN. |
Particulars of Remuneration |
Name of MD/ WTD/ Manager |
Total Amount (In Rupees) |
|
Chairman and Managing Director Upto (31.03.2018) |
Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director (w.e.f. 01.06.2017) |
|||
Mr. D. J. Ramsinghani |
Mr. H, D. Ramsinghani |
|||
1 |
Gross salary |
|||
(a) Salary as per provisions contained in section 17(1) of the Income- tax Act, 1961 |
56,80,593 |
79,85,000 |
1,36,65,593 |
|
(b) Value of perquisites u/s 17(2) Income-tax Act, 1961 |
3,61,327 |
- |
3,61,327 |
|
(c) Profits in lieu of salary under section 17(3) Income- tax Act, 1961 |
- |
- |
||
2 |
Stock Option |
- |
- |
- |
3 |
Sweat Equity |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
Commission |
9,68,304 |
- |
9,68,304 |
- as % of profit |
||||
- others, specify . . . |
||||
5 |
Others, please specify |
4,60,800 |
15,000 |
4,60,800 |
Company Cont. to P.P. |
30,000 |
|||
Medical Benefit |
15,000 |
|||
Total (A) |
74,86,024 |
80,00,000 |
1,54,86,024 |
|
Ceiling as per the Act |
B. Remuneration to other directors
SN. |
Particulars of Remuneration |
Name of Directors |
Total Amount (in Rupees) |
|||
1 |
Independent Directors |
Mr. D. N. Singh |
Mr. K Raghuraman |
Mr. A. K Thakur |
Mr. N. R. Joshi |
|
Fee for attending board / committee meetings |
60,000 |
55,000 |
45,000 |
5.000 |
1,65,000 |
|
Commission |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Others, please specify |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Total (1) |
60,000 |
55,000 |
45,000 |
5,000 |
1,65,000 |
|
2 |
Other Non-Executive Directors |
Mr. R.K. Shrivastava (upto 08.09.2017) |
Mr. H.D. Ramsinghani (Upto 30.05.2017) |
Mrs. N.H Ramsinghani |
Mr Sunil Kumar Vohra (w.e.f. 08.09.2017) |
|
Fee for attending board /committee meetings |
- |
50,000 |
20,000 |
- |
70,000 |
|
Commission |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Others, please specify |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Total (2) |
- |
50,000 |
20,000 |
- |
70,000 |
|
Total Managerial Remuneration Total (B)=(l 2) |
60,000 |
1,05,000 |
65,000 |
5,000 |
2,35,000 |
C. Remuneration To Key Managerial Personnel Other than MD / Manager / WTD
SN |
Particulars of Remuneration |
Key Managerial Personnel |
||
CS |
CFO |
Total Amount (in Rupees) |
||
1 |
Gross salary |
|||
(a) Salary as per provisions contained in section 17(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 |
6,31,291 |
29,88,011 |
36,19,302 |
|
(b) Value of perquisites u/s 17(2) Income-tax Act, 1961 |
- |
2,03,275 |
2,03,275 |
|
(c) Profits in lieu of salary under section 17(3) Income-tax Act, 1961 |
- |
- |
- |
|
2 |
Stock Option |
- |
- |
- |
3 |
Sweat Equity |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
Commission |
- |
- |
- |
- as % of profit |
- |
- |
- |
|
others, specify . . . |
- |
- |
- |
|
5 |
Others, please specify |
- |
- |
- |
HRA |
1,72,800 |
4,92,000 |
6,64,800 |
|
Conveyance |
18,000 |
18,000 |
36,000 |
|
LTA |
1,04,200 |
- |
1,04,200 |
|
Medical |
32,400 |
- |
32,400 |
|
Company Contribution to P.P. |
51,840 |
1,47,600 |
1,99,440 |
|
Total |
10,10,531 |
38,48,886 |
48,59,417 |
VH. PENALTIES / PUNISHMENT/ COMPOUNDING OF OFFENCES:
Type |
Section of the Companies Act |
Brief Description |
Details of Penalty / Punishment/ Compounding fees imposed |
Authority [RD / NCLT/ COURT] |
Appeal made, if any (give Details) |
A. COMPANY |
------- ------- -------- |
||||
Penalty |
NTT -------- ------- " |
___â ------- -------- |
|||
Punishment |
-------- ⢠|
||||
Compounding |
_____ -------- |
||||
B. DIRECTORS |
_______ ------- |
||||
Penalty |
>TTT ------------------- |
_ ------- ------- -------- '' |
|||
Punishment |
______ |
||||
Compounding |
|||||
C. OTHER OFFICERS I |
N DEFAULT |
------- ----- |
|||
Penalty |
. ------- ------- -------- |
. ----- -------- |
|||
Punishment |
------- ------- -------- |
_____ ------ - NIL " |
|||
Compounding |
___ |
ANNEXURE ''B'' TO DIRECTORS'' REPORT
The Conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo pursuant to the provision of section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014:
I. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY :
A. Energy conservation measures taken:
Following Energy conservation measures were taken during the financial year 2017-18.
a. Single Super Phosphate Plant:
1. Procurement of Dry Rock Phosphate to avoid fuel consumption for Rock drying in SSP manufacturing.
2. At Udaipur the Dyno Drive (EDDY CURRENT Drive) is replaced for table feeder thus reducing the power consumption. Also in Scrubber section 75 HP pump for circulation is replaced with 20 HP pump.
3. Installation of modified elevated truss and purlin over the top of screens and Chain Mill area & fitting of transparent sheets in SSP/ GSSP shed to reduce electrical lighting during daytime hours.
4. Replacement of all control and power cables for EOT in one of the cranes to reduce the power consumption.
b. Sulphuric Acid Plant (SAP) :
1. Optimum of TG power generation done at both the sulphuric acid Plants at Pune & Indore with close process parameters monitoring.
2. Manual sulphur feeding system has been converted into mechanized feeding system in SAP at both the Sulphuric acid Plants at Pune & Indore along with VFD for controlling of required quantity of sulphur feed so as to maintain the constant molten sulphur temperature and ultimately reduction in steam loss.
3. Refurbishment of insulation of some critical equipment in SAP along with construction of temporary monsoon shed to minimize stoppages of acid plant during rainy season due to the gas leakages resulting at least 500 MT worth loss of acid production and huge caustic soda consumption for operation of pollution control equipments during monsoon season.
4. Replaced 9,600 Litre quantity of low activity catalyst with high activity catalyst for improving conversion & reduction of pressure drop to increase daily production with PMT Power saving.
5. At Pune Unit replacement of 4 Nos. of Mist Eliminators, 2 Nos. for Drying Tower and 2 Nos. for Final Absorption Towers along with modified design of acid distributors in FAT for pressure drop reduction with PMT power saving.
5. Outdated PLC and HMI panel replaced by advance and modified version panel to reduce the frequent stoppage of turbine and ultimately energy conservation for operation of plant.
6. In Indore, twin blower system installed to regulate SAP production profile now ranging from 150 TPD to 275 TPD in near future with 1 blower connected to VFD unit for RPM /Air feed control with power saving.
7. 70 meter running length of 1000 mm diameter MS ducting replaced with new ducting for avoiding breakdowns of SAP due to leakages from old ducts.
8. All environmental arrangements strengthened including efficient operation of Tail end Alkali scrubber to safeguard nearby crops & habitat.
c. GSSP and NPK Plants:
1. Recycle in the process of Granulation has been reduced by increasing the rate of production having some modification in vibrating screens. This has helped in minimizing the fuel consumption as well as power consumption.
2. Regular monitoring of consumption of coal through Operators / Managers by installing tripping device and hooter to maintain the minimum and maximum temperature required at Coal Furnace Outlet for proper operation of plant.
3. Installation of one Bucket Elevator as standby equipment for raw material feeding. This is helping us to reduce the breakdown hours in NPK plant ultimately energy saving / conservation against frequent stoppage of plant.
d. Miscellaneous:
1. In Pune & Udaipur replacement of LED light in place of conventional tube lights CFL lights in Office Building / Admin Building completed.
2. Installation of on-line liquid effluent measuring flow meters in SSP as well in ETP plant to monitor the quantified liquid / effluent usage and to maintain the Zero Liquid Discharge.
3. Installation of PTZ cameras at factory outlet and facing all the stacks for better operation of plant and to maintain parameters as per CPCB in all the three units.
B. Additional investment proposals, if any, being implemented for reduction in consumption of energy :
1. To install higher efficiency motors in Sulphuric Acid plant, SSP & GSSP plant for minimizing power consumption including replacement of old motors for Blower, APT, PHE, Cooling Tower, etc. in Pune & Indore Unit.
2. To install higher efficiency motors in GSSP plants ranging from 5 HP to 20 HP for various equipments to reduce the power consumption per MT.
3. To replace with LED lights in place of conventional tube lights / CFL lights in all the three plants including street light and crane shed.
4. We are also planning to replace conventional serpentine cooler (double pipe head exchanger) for oleum with PHE / Shell and tube type Heat Exchanger, this may help us to maintain the Zero Liquid Discharge and smooth operation of Oleum Plant and ultimately energy conservation in Pune plant.
5. At Pune, we are proposing to install 125 m3/day capacity R.O. Plant and up-gradation of water treatment plant, which will help us to increase the output of DM and Softening plant.
6. Installation compact sonale unit by replacing existing CT-PT and 4 pole structure for HT line, which will help us to reduce the electrical breakdowns in HT line at Pune.
7. At Indore, we plan to install 1000 KVA Solar Energy system with Opex model to reduce MPSEB monthly bill.
8. Introduction of Oleum 23-27 % with 50 TPD plant to be installed in Indore.
9. To control SO2 emission losses causing costly raw material Sulphur consumption norms, new re-tubing of one of CHE tubes in existing SAP at Indore unit.
10. The construction of new shed to store packed or loose material in plant enhanced the working of packing and material availability during season to reduce shifting cost and fuel consumption.
11. At Udaipur, we have planned out change of the 250 Watt HPMV lamps replacement with the 60 Watt LED lights in factory area.
C. Impact of measures at (A) and (B) above for reduction of Energy Consumption and consequent impact on the cost of production of goods:
All above actions have resulted in good control on cost of production in SSP plant.
D. Particulars with respect to energy consumption per unit of production a) POWER AND FUEL CONSUMPTION (CONSOLIDATED)
Year ended 31.03.2018 |
Year ended 31.03.2017 |
|
i) Electricity |
||
a) Purchased: Units (in thousands) |
9992 |
11627 |
Total amount (Rs in lacs) Rate/ Unit (Rs) |
841.11 8.42 |
922.01 7.93 |
b) Own Generation: i) Through diesel generator: Units (in thousand) |
14.52 |
5.98 |
Units per litre of diesel oil |
2.39 |
2.08 |
Cost/ Unit (Rs) |
25.67 |
29.09 |
ii) Through steam turbine/generator : Units (in thousand) |
10534.09 |
9032.06 |
ii) Coal (Rs in lacs) |
555.33 |
485.18 |
iii) Furnace Oil (Rs in lacs) |
27.35 |
41.53 |
b) CONSUMPTION PER UNIT OF PRODUCTION:
SSP: Single Super Phosphate |
GSSP: Granulated SSP |
SA: Sulphuric Acid |
SEP: Solvent Extraction Plant |
MGSO4: Magnesium Sulphate |
NPK: Nitrogen Phosphorus Potash |
31.03.2018 |
31.03.2017 |
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SSP |
GSSP |
NPK |
SA |
SEP |
MGSO4 |
Refinery |
SSP |
GSSP |
NPK |
SA |
SEP |
MGSO4 |
Refinery |
|
Electricity Units / PMT |
22.33 |
12.64 |
12.66 |
64.74 |
35.76 |
28.60 |
NIL |
23.15 |
12.67 |
14.11 |
65.99 |
38.29 |
NIL |
NIL |
Furnace Oil Litre / PMT |
0.29 |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
0.50 |
NIL |
NIL |
0.07 |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
Coal Kg / PMT |
NIL |
34.02 |
36.51 |
NIL |
63.46 |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
32.08 |
31.49 |
NIL |
65.96 |
NIL |
NIL |
II TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:
A) RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R & D)
a) Specific areas in which R & D is carried out by the Company :
The specific areas in which the R & D activities are carried out by the Company are relating to improvement in quality of the existing products and development of new products to meet market demands and change in the product mix.
1. Installation of SS Storage tank for Battery Grade Sulphuric acid at Indore Unit.
2. Efficient operation of Filter Press in SSP Plant at all the three Units.
3. Installation of various change-over switches in GSSP Plant, Acid Plant and SSP Plant to utilize the maximum power generation from our turbine. This helps us to take even 50 amp. MSEDCL load to Turbine Load for saving the purchase cost of electricity.
4. New 1600 Amp ACB replaced as per of MSEDCL Electrical Safety Dept.
5. Replacement of aged and old design capacitors with new advanced capacitor to control the power factor as well as to reduce the power cost.
b) Benefits derived as a result of R &D :
Research and Development has always been a continuous process at various units of the company and more thrust is given on minimization of effluents. In addition to this, following benefits have been achieved:
Colourless - water white colour of Sulphruic acid quality achieved Battery grade quality acid production targeted with less than 5 ppm "Fe"
Improvement in Fluorine scrubbing system in SSP plant by continuous operation of Filter Press and thus maintain good environment in SSP plant.
c) Future Plan of Action :
In-house modification of SSP plant & new stream of SSP plant along with its crane shed extension.
At Indore, we plan to install 1000 KVA Solar Energy system with Opex model to reduce MPSEB monthly bill
Introduction of Oleum 23-27 % with 50 TPD plant to be installed in Indore .
To increase SAP daily production capacity from 250 TPD profile to 275 TPD profile
At Udaipur LABSA plant is under construction that will add to a diversified product line.
At Udaipur unit we propose to obtain clearance for production of PROM that will add one more product.
B) TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, ADAPTATION & INNOVATION: The Company has not imported any foreign technology.
IH. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
I. Activities relating to exports, initiatives taken to increase exports, development of new export plans. During the year, there is NIL export.
II. Total foreign exchange used & earned:
(? in lacs)
Used |
: 8 189. 89 (P. Y. 7827.89) |
Earnings |
: NIL (PY. NIL) |
ANNEXURE ''C'' TO DIRECTOR''S REPORT
Form No. MR-3 SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31st March 2018 [Pursuant to section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule No. 9 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration Personnel) Rules, 2014] To,
The Members,
RAMA PHOSPHATES LIMITED Mumbai.
I have conducted the secretarial audit of the compliance of applicable statutory provisions and the adherence to good corporate practices by RAMA PHOSPHATES LIMITED (hereinafter called the Company). Secretarial Audit was conducted in a manner that provided me a reasonable basis for evaluating the corporate conducts/statutory compliances and expressing my opinion thereon.
Based on my verification of the books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the Company and also the information provided by the Company, its officers, agents and authorized representatives during the conduct of secretarial audit, I hereby report that in my opinion, the company has, during the audit period covering the financial year ended on 31st March 2018 complied with the statutory provisions listed hereunder and also that the Company has proper Board-processes and compliance-mechanism in place to the extent, in the manner and subject to the reporting made hereinafter:
A. I have examined the books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March 2018 according to the provisions of:
(i) The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the rules made thereunder;
(ii) The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (''SCRA'') and the rules made thereunder;
(iii) The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulations and Bye-laws framed thereunder;
(iv) Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the rules and regulations made thereunder to the extent of Foreign Direct Investment, Overseas Direct Investment and External Commercial Borrowings; The same is not applicable as there were no transactions during the year under review.
(v) The following Regulations and Guidelines prescribed under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 ('' SEBI Act'');
(a) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011;
(b) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992;
(c) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2009; There were no issue of securities during the year under review
(d) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employee Stock Option Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999 (Not Applicable to the Company during the Audit Period); There were no ESOPS issued during the year under review.
(e) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Debt Securities) Regulations, 2008; There were no debts were raised during the year under review
(f) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents) Regulations, 1993 regarding the Companies Act and dealing with client;
(g) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009; There were no proposals for delisting of its Equity shares during the year under review, and
(h) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buyback of Securities) Regulations, 1998; There were no Buy Back of its Equity shares during the year under review.
(vi) I have relied on the representation made by the Company and its officers for systems and mechanism formed by the Company for compliances under other applicable Acts, Laws and Regulations to the Company. The list of major head/groups of Acts, Laws and Regulations as applicable to the Company is given in Annexure I.
B. I have also examined compliance with the applicable clauses of the following:
(i) Secretarial Standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
(ii) The Listing Agreements entered into by the Company with the Stock Exchange(s), where the securities of the Company is Listed and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
During the period under review the Company has complied with the provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations and Guidelines mentioned above. I further report that
The Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted with proper balance of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Independent Directors. The changes in the composition of the Board of Directors that took place during the period under review were carried out in compliance with the provisions of the Act.
Adequate notice is given to all directors to schedule the Board Meetings, agenda and detailed notes on agenda were sent at least seven days in advance, and a system exists for seeking and obtaining further information and clarifications on the agenda items before the meeting and for meaningful participation at the meeting.
Majority decisions of the Board are carried out unanimously as recorded in the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors.
I further report that there are adequate systems and processes in the company commensurate with the size and operations of the company to monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
This Report is to be read with my letter of even date which is annexed as Annexure II and forms an integral part of this Report.
For JIGNESH M.PANDYA & CO. |
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(JIGNESH M. PANDYA) |
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Practising Company Secretary |
|
Place: Mumbai |
Proprietor |
Date: July 30, 20 18 |
Membership No. A7346 /CPNo. 7318 |
Annexure I
List of applicable laws to the Company Under the Major Groups and Heads are as follows:-
1. Factories Act, 1948;
2. Industries (Development & Regulation) Act, 1951;
3. Labour Laws and other incidental laws related to labour and employees appointed by the company either on its payroll or on contractual basis as related to wages, gratuity, provident fund, ESIC, compensation etc.;
4. Acts prescribed under prevention and control of pollution;
5. Acts prescribed under Environmental protection;
6. Acts as prescribed under Direct Tax and Indirect Tax;
7. Land Revenue laws of respective States;
8. Labour Welfare Act to respective States;
9. Trade Marks Act 1999 & Copy Right Act 1957;
10. The Legal Metrology Act, 2009;
11. Fertilizer Subsidy Policy for Phosphatic & Potassic (P&K) Fertilizers;
12. Acts as prescribed under Shop and Establishment Act of various local authorities.
13. Local Laws as applicable to various offices and plants;
14. The Competition Act, 2002;
15. Fertilizers (Control) Order, 1985;
16. BoilerAct, 1923.
17. The Companies Act, 2013
18. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
For JIGNESHM.PANDYA& CO. |
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(JIGNESH M. PANDYA) |
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Practising Company Secretary |
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Place: Mumbai |
Proprietor |
Date: July 30, 20 18 |
Membership No. A7346 /CPNo. 7318 |
Annexure II
To,
The Members,
RAMA PHOSPHATES LIMITED
Mumbai.
My report of even date is to be read along with this letter.
1. Maintenance of secretarial record is the responsibility of the management of the Company. My responsibility is to express an opinion on these secretarial records based on my audit.
2. I have followed the audit practices and processes as were appropriate to obtain reasonable assurance about the correctness of the contents of the secretarial record. The verification was done on test basis to ensure that the correct facts are reflected in secretarial records. I believe that the practices and processes, I followed provide a reasonable basis for my opinion.
3. I have not verified the correctness and appropriateness of financial records and Books of Accounts of the company.
4. Where ever required, I obtained management representation about the compliance of laws, rules, regulations, norms and standards and happening of events.
5. The compliance of the provisions of Corporate and other applicable laws, rules, regulations, norms and standards is the responsibility of management. My examination was limited to the verification of procedure on test basis.
6. The secretarial audit report is neither an assurance as to the future viability of the Company nor of the efficacy or effectiveness with which the management has conducted the affairs of the Company.
For JIGNESH M.PANDYA& CO. |
|
(JIGNESH M. PANDYA) |
|
Practising Company Secretary |
|
Place: Mumbai |
Proprietor |
Date: July 30,2018 |
Membership No. A7346 /CPNo. 7318 |
ANNEXURE ''D'' TO DIRECTORS'' REPORT
DETAILS PERTAIING TO REMUNERATION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 197(12)
OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 READ WITH RULE 5(1) OF THE COMPANIES f APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) RULES. 2014
(i) The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median remuneration of the employees of the company for the financial year. |
1. Mr. D.J. Ramsinghani : 32.24 2. Mr. H. D. Ramsinghani : 34.45 |
(ii) The percentage increase in remuneration of each director, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Company Secretary or Manager, if any, in the financial year. |
1. Mr. D.J. Ramsinghani : 17.49 % 2. Mr. H. D. Ramsinghani : NA 3. Mr. J.K. Parakh : 24.56 % 4. Mr. Kiran P. Jain : 49. 94 % |
(iii) The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year. |
The percentage increase in the median remuneration of other employees in the financial year was (4.07%) |
(iv) The number of permanent employees on the rolls of company; |
436 |
(v) The explanation on the relationship between average increase in remuneration and company performance; |
Average increase in remuneration is as per industry norms. |
(vi) Comparison of the remuneration of the Key Managerial Personnel against the performance of the company; |
Average increase in the remuneration is as per the Industries norms and strictly not comparable with the performance of the Company during the year since, the performance is dependent on various factors affecting the Business of the Company. |
(Vll) a) Variations in the market capitalization of the company, b) price earnings ratio as at the closing date of the current financial year and previous financial year and c) percentage increase over decrease in the market quotations of the shares of the company in comparison to the rate at which the company came out with the last public offer in case of listed companies, and in case of unlisted companies, the variations in the net worth of the company as at the close of the current financial year and previous financial year; |
The market cap on March 31, 2018 was Rs 13871.49 Lacs as compared to a market capitalization of Rs 15428.48 Lacs as on March 31, 2017. Price earnings ratio as at the closing date of the current financial year is Rs 25.70 and for previous year is Rs 18.17. Percentage Increase in the market quotation as compared to the rate at which the Company came out with the last right offer in 1992 as on March 31,2018 was 2175.9 % as compared to an decrease of 10.09 % as on March 31,2017 |
(viii)Average percentage increase already made in the salaries of employees other than the managerial personnel in the last financial year and its comparison with the percentage increase in the managerial remuneration and justification thereof and point out if there are any exceptional circumstances for increase in the managerial remuneration. |
The average percentage increase already made in the salaries of employees other than the managerial personnel in the last financial year was in line with the increase in the median remuneration. |
(ix) Comparison of the each remuneration of the Key Managerial Personnel against the performance of the company |
The remuneration paid to the KMP was as per industry norms and not comparable. |
(x) The key parameters for any variable Component of remuneration availed by the directors. |
Not Applicable |
(xi) The ratio of the remuneration of the highest paid director to that of the employees who are not directors but receive remuneration in excess of the highest paid director during the year ; |
Not Applicable |
(xii) Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the company. |
Yes |
Details of the employees of the Company - Pursuant to Section 197 (Rule 5) of the Companies Act, 2013.
PARTICULARS OF REMUNERATION AS REQUIRED UNDER RULE 5(2) OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014
A. Employed for the entire year under review and were in receipt of Remuneration of not less than Rupees 1,02,00,000/-
-NIL-
B. Employed for a part of the year under review and were in receipt of Remuneration of not less than Rupees 8,50,000/- p m.
-NIL-
C. Details of Top Ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn as on 31.03.2018 will be made available for inspection at the registered office of the Company. Any member interested in obtaining such particulars may write to Company Secretary of the Company.
D. None of the employees is drawing remuneration in excess of that drawn by the Managing Director and does not hold by himself or along with his spouse and dependent children more than two percent of the equity shares of the Company.
Mar 31, 2016
Dear Members,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 31st Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2016.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
During the year under review, performance of your Company is as under:
Rs in Lacs
FINANCIAL RESULTS |
YEAR ENDED |
YEAR ENDED |
31/03/2016 |
31/03/2015 |
|
Sales & Other Income |
39024.09 |
40030.94 |
Profit Before Financial Charges & Depreciation |
2608.98 |
35.05 |
Less: Financial Charges |
1064.33 |
1024.65 |
Profit/(Loss) Before Depreciation |
1544.65 |
(989.60) |
Less : Depreciation |
360.23 |
372.85 |
Net Profit/(Loss) Before Tax |
1184.42 |
(1362.45) |
Tax Expenses Current Tax |
||
Deferred Tax |
377.70 |
(409.28) |
Tax For Earlier Years |
-- |
23.70 |
Net Profit/(Loss) Before Adjustments |
806.72 |
(976.87) |
Profit/(Loss) After Adjustments |
806.72 |
(976.87) |
Profit /(Loss) For The Year |
806.72 |
(976.87) |
- Dividend On Equity Shares |
141.55 |
NIL |
- Tax On Proposed Dividend |
28.82 |
NA |
Profit &(Loss) Balance Brought Forward from the Previous Year |
2436.28 |
3579.02 |
Balance Carried To Balance Sheet |
3072.63 |
2436.28 |
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up Equity Share Capital as at March 31, 2016 stood at Rs, 1767.43 Lacs. During the year under review, the Company has neither issued any shares with differential voting rights nor had granted any stock options or sweat equity.
DIVIDEND
Your Directors are pleased to recommend a final dividend of '' 0.80 ps. per equity share of '' 10/- each fully paid up for the financial year 2015-16. The dividend if declared by the members at the 31st Annual General Meeting to be held on 28th September, 2016, will be paid on or before 15th October, 2016.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Your Company is in the business of Single Super Phosphate (SSP) manufacturing and also industrial chemicals. Generally SSP manufactured is in the form of Powder and used for direct consumption whilst some quantity is converted into Granular form as per the need of consumption. These two products as also our value-added Boronated SSP are falling under Nutrient Based Subsidy scheme (NBS). At the same time, Company is manufacturing NPK mixed fertilizer of different grades, which is out of ambit of NBS and the same is manufactured and sold as per the market demands.
Our fertilizer products are sold under Girnar and Suryaphool brands. We have prominent presence in the market and very good brand recall. The Company recently launched value-added fertilizer, Boronated Single Super Phosphate at Indore subsequent to great acceptance in the market of our product from Udaipur unit.
The Chemicals division of the Company involved in manufacture of Sulphuric Acid and Oleum is based at Indore and Pune. The Sulphuric Acid is primarily sold in the market at remunerative prices though it is one of the basic raw materials for manufacture of SSP fertilizer since the Company sources spent acid from the market at cheaper rates and thus keep a check on product cost.
The Companyâs another division Soya seed crushing and refining unit is operated from Indore.
Fertilizer Division
The overall production of SSP increased in the country significantly after changes in SSP policy during 2008-09 and implementation of NBS policy from 2010-11. During 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12 production of SSP recorded high growth rate of 22%, 20% and 17% respectively over the previous years. Subsequent thereto, the momentum of growth of production slowed down in 2012-13 at 2.60% and turned negative in 2013-14 and 2014-15.
With regard to the current year under review, as per the data available with FAI up to Feb-16, there is overall decline in SSP production by 8.1% during Apr-Feb.16 at 35.52 lac MT over Apr-Feb.15. Thus all India capacity utilization of SSP declined from 45.6% in Apr-Feb.15 to 44.6% in Apr-Feb.16. Under this lackluster scenario, your Company has performed quite well by achieving 71% capacity utilization during current year which is marginally higher by 1% than the previous year 2014-15 despite severe drought situation in the states of Maharashtra & Karnataka. Your Company continued to maintain market share of 8.34% against all-India sale of 46.33 lacs MT during the current year against 8.43% on 42.27 lac MT in the previous year. This could be made possible by introduction of value-added product, viz. Boronated SSP from our Udaipur unit and by adopting suitable marketing strategies based on market requirements. Though efforts are being made by the industry as a whole to promote the consumption of SSP fertilizer in the country considering exclusivity of âSâ (Sulphur) factor in SSP, on price front in comparison with Urea, the penetration is still limited and a lot more efforts are required to improve demand of the product.
During the year under review, Company has commissioned expanded quantity of SSP at Indore from 1.65 lac MT to 2.50 lac MT and thus the overall annual installed capacity of SSP has been increased from 4.78 lac MT to 5.63 lac MT. The mixed fertilizer NPK of various grades is produced and marketed from Pune unit, based on the market demand.
At Indore, Acid plant was re-started in the month of July-15 considering the marketing opportunity of acid. Both the plants at Indore and Pune are operated at optimum capacity.
The Fertilizer division reported improved turnover of '' 37691.64 lacs in 2015-16 as against Rs, 35013.10 lacs achieved in 2014-15. This could be made possible due to increase in sales volume by introduction of value-added product Boronated SSP and restarting of Acid plant production at Indore unit which was hitherto kept shut on commercial reasons.
Soya division: There was steep reduction in crushing activity at our Indore unit and that we could achieve Rs, 1213.32 lacs during this year as against Rs, 4885.29 lacs in the previous year. This was due to huge disparity in soya operations and also low international demand of De-Oiled Cake. Thus, Management took conscientious decision to restrict seed crush and reduce subsequent losses.
The aggregate turnover of the Company stands reduced at Rs, 38904.96 lacs as against Rs, 39898.39 lacs, mainly due to huge reduction in turnover of Soya division inspite of increase in turnover of core fertilizer business.
Overall Financial Performance:
EBITDA of the Company has been remarkably turned around to Rs, 2608.98 lacs during the year as against Rs, 35.05 lacs achieved in the previous year. The positive contribution from core fertilizer business has resulted in this remarkable feat. This is mainly due to overall control in procurement prices of raw material and packing material coupled with massive introduction of cost reduction exercises by the Management. Fixed cost of the Company has remained under strict control. Moreover, hitherto defunct Acid division at Indore has been restarted subsequent to buoyant acid market which also contributed a major chunk. The Company took efforts to control on outward freight and overall improvement in production efficiency and norms. Simultaneously, losses of Soya division have been narrowed down significantly by holding of stocks and selling at opportune time. There has been negligible increase in the financial cost due to delay in release of subsidy. By better working capital management, inventory has been reduced from Rs, 9438.54 lacs to Rs, 5411.89 lacs. The term loan liability of bank has been reduced from Rs, 173.15 lacs to Rs, 110.19 lacs which in other ways can be termed as ZERO DEBT Company. However, trade receivable has been increased from Rs, 5539.04 lacs to Rs, 7791.37 lacs. Subsidy receivable from GOI has been increased from Rs, 7537.81 lacs to Rs, 10271.16 lacs.
Since the overall fertilizer business environment is quite competitive and with optimistic prediction of monsoon of 109 per cent by IMD in the ensuing season, your Directors are quite hopeful to improve performance and take suitable measures to achieve the desired goals in the long run by better capacity utilization of fertilizer division, introduction of Boronated SSP at Indore and other new value-added products at Udaipur and simultaneously keeping a close watch on fixed expenses with clear focus on sale in economic zone to improve realization. The Company intends to run Soya division at optimum capacity keeping in view of increased acreage of soya cultivation in M.P.
ISO Accreditation:
The Oil Division of your Company has conformed with the requirements under ISO 14001 : 2004 accreditation for the Environmental Management System and the certificate issued in the year June - 2007 is periodically renewed.
In pursuit of achieving Quality Standards, our Oil Division has fulfilled requisite conditions and received accreditation with ISO 9001: 2008. Similarly, our Fertilizer Division has also obtained accreditation for ISO 9001: 2008.
EXPANSION ACTIVITY
Indore unit : At Indore, the capacity expansion activity is completed and that the Company has received pollution consent to increase the annual capacity to 2.50 lac MT from the existing capacity of 1.65 lac MT.
Udaipur unit: The Environmental Clearance for the proposed expansion of Single Super Phosphate (1,81,000 TPA to 3,15,000 TPA) and NPK (60,000 TPA), and Boronated SSP (25,000 TPA), and LABSA (20,000 TPA) has been received and that Company would initiate necessary formalities to obtain CTO from the respective authorities.
TRANSFER OF AMOUNT TO RESERVES
The Company does not propose to transfer any amount to the general reserve for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2016.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate report on Corporate Governance and Management Discussion and Analysis is annexed as part of the Annual Report along with the Auditorâs Certificate on its compliance.
Your Directors refer to the observations made by the Auditors in their report on compliance with conditions of Corporate Governance and wish to state that the Company has complied with the various applicable provisions of Listing Agreement / Listing Regulations except that the composition of the Board is not in accordance with clause 49(II)(A)(2) of the Listing Agreement and Regulation 17(1)(b) of SEBI ((Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 for the period from 1st April, 2015 to 8th July, 2015 and from 6th January, 2016 to 31st March, 2016. However, as on date of signing the Directors Report the Company had complied with the requirements of minimum number of Independent Directors.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The Extracts of Annual Return is prepared in Form MGT-9 as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 and the same is enclosed as Annexure - A to this Report.
DIRECTORS
Mrs. N.H. Ramsinghani, Director of the Company retires by rotation and being eligible, offers herself for re-appointment.
Bank of India had withdrawn the appointment of Mr. M. Shanmugam as Nominee Director w.e.f. July 9, 2015.
Bank of India had appointed Mr. R K Shrivastava as the Nominee Director on Board of the Company w.e.f. January 6, 2016.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the year ended March 31, 2016, four Board Meetings were held. The dates on which the Board meetings were held are May 28, 2015, July 24, 2015, October 31, 2015 and January 23, 2016.
PARTICULARS OF LOAN, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS BY COMPANY
Details of Loan, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to Financial Statements.
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY / VIGIL MECHANISM
The Board of Directors has adopted Whistle Blower Policy. The Whistle Blower Policy aims for conducting the affairs in a fair and transparent manner by adopting highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior. All permanent employees of the Company are covered under the Whistle Blower Policy. A mechanism has been established for employees to report concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of Code of Conduct and Ethics. It also provides for adequate safeguards against the victimization of employees who avail of the mechanism and allows direct access to the Chairperson of the audit committee in exceptional cases.
The whistle Blower Policy has been uploaded on the website of the Company (www.ramaphosphates.com).
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee presently consists of the following Directors namely Mr. K. Raghuraman - Chairman, Mr. D.N. Singh and Mr. H. D. Ramsinghani.
RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Business Risk Evaluation and Management is an on-going process within the Organization. The Company has a robust risk management framework to identify, monitor and minimize risks as also identify business opportunities.
The Committee had formulated a Risk Management Policy for dealing with different kinds of risks which it faces in day to day operations of the Company. Risk Management Policy of the Company outlines different kinds of risks and risk mitigating measures to be adopted by the Board. The Company has adequate internal control systems and procedures to combat the risk. The Risk Management procedure will be reviewed by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors on a Quarterly basis at the time of review of Quarterly Financial Results of the Company.
However, regulation 21 of SEBI regulations relating to Risk Management Committee is not applicable to the Company.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is commitment of the Company to improve the quality of life of the workforce and their families and also the community and society at large. The Company believes in undertaking business in such a way that it leads to overall development of all stakeholders and society at large.
The Board of Directors of the Company have constituted Corporate Social Responsibility Committee consisting of following persons namely Mr. D.N. Singh - Chairman, Mr. H.D. Ramsinghani and Mr. K. Raghuraman. This Committee had framed Corporate Social Responsibility Policy and the same was adopted by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
The details on CSR Policy developed and implemented by the Company are enclosed at Annexure - B to this report.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All transactions entered with Related Parties for the year under review were on an armâs length basis and in ordinary course of business and that the provisions of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2103 are not attracted. Thus disclosure in form AOC-2 is not required. Further, there are no materially Related Party Transactions during the year under review with the Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel.
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee as also to the Board for approval. Omnibus approval was obtained for transactions which are of repetitive nature.
The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board of Directors has been uploaded on the website of the Company (www.ramaphosphates.com).
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunal that would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 134 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Pursuant to the requirement under section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to the Directors Responsibility Statement, the Board of Directors of the Company hereby confirms that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2016, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2016 and of the profit /loss of the Company for that period;
c) the directors had 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 fraud and other irregularities;
d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) the directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
STATEMENT ON DECLARATION GIVEN BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS UNDER SUB-SECTION (6) OF SECTION 149
The independent directors have submitted the declaration of independence, as required pursuant to section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 stating that they meet the criteria of independence as provided under section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Regulations. STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. Dayal & Lohia, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration no: 102200W) who are Statutory Auditors of the Company hold office up to the conclusion of forthcoming Annual General Meeting. Since M/s. Dayal & Lohia, Chartered Accountants, is crossing the permissible limit for appointment as Statutory Auditor under Companies Act, 2013, Board of Directors on basis of recommendation of Audit Committee proposed an appointment of M/s Khandelwal & Mehta LLP, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration no: W100084) in place of M/s. Dayal & Lohia, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration no: 102200W) to hold office from the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting (âAGMâ) up to the conclusion of the 36th AGM of the Company, on a remuneration to be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, in addition to reimbursement of all out of pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with the audit of the accounts of the Company. As required under the provision of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has obtained written confirmation from M/s. Khandelwal & Mehta LLP that their appointment, if made, would be in conformity with the limits specified in the said section.
AUDITORS REPORT
M/s. Dayal & Lohia, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration no: 102200W) have issued Auditors Report for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2016 and there are no qualifications in Auditors Report.
COST AUDIT
The Board of Directors on recommendation of Audit Committee, has appointed Mr. R.S. Raghavan as the Cost Auditor for carrying out the Audit of Cost Accounting Records in respect of manufacturing of i) Chemicals (Sulphuric Acid), ii) Fertilizer and iii) Edible Oil for Plant locations at Indore, Pune and Udaipur for the financial year 2016-17 on remuneration of '' 2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lacs) per annum plus reimbursement of out of pocket expenses.
As required under the Companies Act, 2013, the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is required to be placed before the Members in AGM for their ratification. Accordingly, a resolution for seeking Members ratification is included at item no. 6 of the Notice convening the AGM.
The Cost Audit Report for the financial year 2014-15 was filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on September 18, 2015.
The Cost Audit Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2016 will be filed within stipulated time.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR REPORT
As per the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Sanjay Dholakia, Practicing Company Secretary (C.P.No: 1798) as Secretarial Auditor to conduct Secretarial audit of the Company for the Financial year ended on March 31, 2016. Secretarial Audit Report issued by Mr. Sanjay Dholakia, Practicing Company Secretary in form MR-3 is enclosed as Annexure - C to this report.
Your Directors refer to the observations made by the Secretarial Auditor in the Secretarial Audit Report and wish to state that the Company has complied with the various applicable provisions of Listing Agreement / Listing Regulations except that the composition of the Board is not in accordance with clause 49(II)(A)(2) of the Listing Agreement and Regulation 17(1)(b) of SEBI ((Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 for the period from 1st April, 2015 to 8th July, 2015 and from 6th January, 2016 to 31st March, 2016. However, as on date of signing the Directors Report the Company had complied with the requirement of minimum number of Independent Directors.
INTERNAL AUDITORS
The Board of Directors of the Company have appointed M/s. Mhalgi Kulkarni & Associates, Chartered Accountants, M/s. Khandelwal Pahadia Agrawal & Co., Chartered Accountants, M/s. K.L. Vyas & Co., Chartered Accountants to conduct Internal Audit of the Company.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
In accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirement), the Company has constituted an Audit Committee comprising of the following Directors viz. Mr. K. Raghuraman (Chairman), Mr. D.N. Singh, Mr. A.K Thakur and Mr. H. D. Ramsinghani. Audit Committee acts in accordance with the terms of reference specified from time to time by the Board.
There is no such incidence where Board has not accepted the recommendation of the Audit Committee during the year under review.
DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public in terms of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There are no material changes and commitments in the business operations of the Company from the Financial year ended March 31, 2016 to the date of signing of the Directors Report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information required under section 134 (3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as Annexure - D and forms part of the report.
STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company has appointed Internal Auditors to observe the internal controls, whether the work flows of organization is being done through the approved policies of the Company. In every Quarter during the approval of Financial Statements, Internal Auditors will present the Internal Audit Report and Management Comments on the Internal Audit observations;
The Board of Directors of the Company have adopted various policies like Related Party Transactions Policy, Whistle Blower Policy, Risk Management Policy and such other procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business for 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 information.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule, 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company is enclosed as Annexure - E and forms part of the report.
In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the report and accounts are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, which is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company. If any Member is interested in inspecting the same, such member may write to the Company Secretary in advance.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors sincerely record their appreciation with gratitude for the continued support and assistance extended to the Company by the Financial Institutions, Banks and various Government Departments and Agencies and Creditors. The Directors place on record their appreciation for continued support of shareholders of the Company. The Directors also wish to place on record the appreciation to the team of executives, staff and workers, who have shown devotion and efficiency in performing their jobs.
For and on behalf of the Board
D.J.RAMSINGHANI
CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR
DIN: 00013633
Place: Mumbai
Date: May 19, 2016
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 30th Annual Report
together with the audited financial statements for the financial year
ended March 31, 2015.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
During the year under review, performance of your company is as under:
Rs. in Lacs
FINANCIAL RESULTS YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
31/03/2015 31/03/2014
Sales & Other Income 40030.94 54105.69
Profit Before Financial Charges &
Depreciation 35.05 1046.67
Less: Financial Charges 1024.65 962.85
Profit Before Depreciation (986.60) 83.82
Less : Depreciation 372.85 410.54
Net Profit Before Tax (1362.45) (326.72)
Tax Expenses
Current Tax - -
Deferred Tax (409.28) (132.84)
Tax For Earlier Years 23.70 17.07
Net Profit Before Adjustments (976.87) (210.95)
Profit/(Loss) After Adjustments (976.87) (210.95)
Profit/(Loss) For The Year (976.87) (210.95)
Dividend On Equity Shares NIL 88.47
Tax On Proposed Dividend NA 15.03
Profit &(Loss) Balance Brought Forward
from the Previous Year 3579.02 3893.47
Balance Carried To Balance Sheet 2436.28 3579.02
DIVIDEND
In view of current year's losses, your Directors regret their inability
to recommend any dividend for the year under review.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Your Company produces Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertilizer along
with Mixed NPK fertilizer under the brands of "Girnar" and Suryaphool"
from Indore, Udaipur and Pune units. The company recently launched
value-added fertilizer, Boronated Single Super Phosphate from Udaipur
unit in the month of January, 2015 and produced about 4000 MT within
three months period. The company's another division Soya seed crushing
and refining unit is operated from Indore. The Chemicals division of
the company involved in manufacture of Sulphuric Acid and Oleum is
based at Indore and Pune.
Fertilizer Division
The overall production of SSP increased in the country significantly
after changes in SSP policy during 2008-09 and implementation of NBS
policy from 2010-11. During 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12 the production
of SSP recorded high growth rate of 22%, 20%, 17%, respectively over
the previous years. Subsequently, the momentum of growth in production
slowed down in 2012-13 at 2.60% and turned negative in 2013-14 and
2014-15. The industry average capacity utilization during the current
year stands @ 45.20% and produced 42.00 lac MT as against 48.5% with
production of 41.74 lac MT achieved during the last year. Whilst there
is no change in subsidy amount payable to SSP industry during the year,
at the same time the industry witnessed capacity expansion by 7.29 Lac
MT to reach 102.52 Lac MT of installed capacity. Hence, all out efforts
should be made by the Govt., for promoting SSP consumption in the
country in line with "Make in India" campaign and also reduce outflow
of foreign currency. As per the ICRA report, aggregate revenue growth
of 11 listed fertilizer companies slowed from an average of 22% in six
years 2011-12 to 2-4% in the last three fiscal years. Unless the
weather situation worsens, sales will likely to grow in low single
digits in the current fiscal year too.
In spite of such grim situation, your company achieved an overall 70%
capacity utilization and produced 3,35,081 MT during the current year
under review as against 80% (3,80,328 MT production) achieved during
the previous year. As per the FAI Annual Report, only 2 plants in the
country including your Pune unit have achieved more than 90% capacity
utilization out of 85 operating industries during this year. The excess
availability of material in the channel subsequent to drought-like
situation in Western Maharashtra and other major parts of Madhya
Pradesh due to paucity of rain restricted the Management to optimize
its production capacities.
Company could marginally improve its Mixed fertilizer NPK capacity
utilization to 22% during the current year against 17% in the previous
year. During the year, the Chemicals division of Sulphuric Acid &
Oleum at Pune was operated at full capacity due to better market
demand.
Your company achieved market share of 8.43% against all-India sale of
42.27 lacs MT during the current year against 11.46% on 39.70 lac MT in
the previous year. The Fertilizer division reported improved turnover
by Rs. 236.73 lacs at Rs. 35,013.10 lacs in 2014-15 as against Rs.
34,776.37 lacs achieved in 2013-14. This could be made possible due to
increase in sales quantity by keeping a strict monitoring on selling
and distribution expenses and also selling in economic zone coupled
with reduction in outward freight.
Oil division : There was steep drastic reduction in crushing activity
at our Indore unit and that we could crush 12686 MT of Soya seed during
this year against 47219 MT crushed in the previous year. There was huge
disparity in seed prices and thus Management took conscientious
decision to restrict seed crush and reduce subsequent losses.
Overall Financial Performance :
EBITDA of the company has been reduced to Rs. 35.05 lacs during the
year as against Rs. 1,046.67 achieved in the previous year. Due to
this, net loss has also been increased to Rs. 976.87 lacs during this
year. This is due to lesser capacity utilization in fertilizer division
at 70% coupled with reduction in sales realization due to availability
of huge quantity of unsold stock in the channel. Besides, there was
huge disparity in oil division and thus, company operated the plant
without disturbing the economics further. Moreover, Working capital
limit has not been disbursed in spite of in-principle approval by
Working Capital lenders. The financial cost has been increased from Rs.
962.85 to Rs. 1,024.65 lacs marginally subsequent to availing more of
non-fund based limit in oil division. Employee cost has been increased
marginally from Rs. 1,579.21 lacs to Rs. 1,636.48 lacs - overall by
3.62% which is due to normal annual increment. Selling and distribution
expenses have been reduced to Rs. 4,018.52 lacs in the current year as
against Rs. 4,198.22 lacs incurred in the previous year. The term loan
liability has been reduced from Rs. 430.07 lacs to Rs. 167.84 lacs due
to repayment of Term Loan of Bank of India and others. However, trade
payable has been increased from Rs. 7,852.01 lacs to Rs. 8,531.44 lacs
due to increase in market credit. Subsidy receivable has been increased
from Rs. 5,033.40 lacs to Rs. 7,537.81 lacs due to delay in release of
subsidy.
The Company has considered deferred tax income of Rs. 409.28 lacs in
accounts due to set-off of losses of current year in line with
reasonability of expectant achievement of Profit in further period.
Since the overall fertilizer business environment is quite competitive,
your Directors are quite hopeful to improve performance and take
suitable measures to achieve the desired goals in the long run by
capacity utilization of fertilizer division and foraying into addition
of value-added products viz., Sulphur Dust, Magnesium Sulphate to
de-risk the company and also keep a close watch on fixed expenses and
other possible ways and means. It is also reported that monsoon is
well-set allying fears of drought like situation in continuity and that
company forecasts (good Kharif season) to liquidate its entire
production. In view of increased acreage of oil seeds cultivation in
the country especially in Madhya Pradesh, company intends to run Soya
Oil division at optimum capacity and also produce value-added product
Lecithin.
ISO Accreditation:
The Oil Division of your company has conformed with the requirements
under ISO 14001 : 2004 accreditation for the Environmental Management
System and the certificate issued in the year June-2007 is periodically
renewed.
In pursuit of achieving Quality Standards, our Oil Division has
fulflled requisite conditions and received accreditation with ISO 9001:
2008 during this year.
Similarly, our Fertilizer Division has also obtained accreditation for
ISO 9001: 2008 in 2014.
This is an additional feather in our cap which will ensure Quality
Management System.
EXPANSION ACTIVITY
Udaipur unit: The Environmental Clearance for the proposed expansion of
Single Super Phosphate (1,81,000 to 3,15,000 TPA) and NPK (60,000 TPA),
and Boronated SSP (25,000TPA), and LABSA (20,000 TPA) has been received
and that company would initiate necessary formalities to obtain CTO
from the respective authorities.
Indore unit: Similarly, Environment Clearance for expansion of SSP
capacity from 1.65 lac MT to 2.50 lac MT has been received.
TRANSFER OF AMOUNT TO RESERVES
The Company does not propose to transfer any amount to the general
reserve for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2015.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up Equity Share Capital as at March 31, 2015 stood at Rs.
1767.43 Lacs. During the year under review, the Company has neither
issued any shares with differential voting rights nor had granted any
stock options or sweat equity.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate report on Corporate Governance and Management Discussion and
Analysis is annexed as part of the Annual Report along with the
Auditor's Certifcate on its compliance.
Your Directors refer to the observations made by the Auditors in their
Report on compliance with conditions of Corporate Governance and wish
to state that due to appointment of non-independent woman director, the
requirement of minimum number of Independent Directors was not
complied. However, Company is taking steps to comply with the
requirement of minimum number of Independent Directors.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The Extracts of Annual Return is prepared in Form MGT-9 as per the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 and the same is enclosed as
Annexure - A to this Report.
DIRECTORS
Mr. H.D. Ramsinghani, Director of the Company retires by rotation and
being eligible, offer himself for re-appointment. The Board of
Directors has appointed Mrs. N.H. Ramsinghani as an Additional Director
on the Board w.e.f March 31, 2015.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
During the year under review, the Company has appointed Mr. Kiran P.
Jain as Company Secretary w.e.f. February 13, 2015 and Mr. J. K Parakh
as Chief Financial Officer w.e.f. February 13, 2015.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the year ended March 31, 2015, four Board Meetings were held.
The dates on which the Board meetings were held are May 27, 2014,
August 12, 2014, November 14, 2014 and February 13, 2015.
PARTICULARS OF LOAN, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS BY COMPANY
Details of Loan, Guarantees and Investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the
notes to Financial Statements.
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/VIGIL MECHANISM
The Board of Directors has adopted Whistle Blower Policy. The Whistle
Blower Policy aims for conducting the affairs in a fair and transparent
manner by adopting highest standards of professionalism, honesty,
integrity and ethical behavior. All permanent employees of the Company
are covered under the Whistle Blower Policy. A mechanism has been
established for employees to report concerns about unethical behavior,
actual or suspected fraud or violation of Code of Conduct and Ethics.
It also provides for adequate safeguards against the victimization of
employees who avail of the mechanism and allows direct access to the
Chairperson of the audit committee in exceptional cases.
The whistle Blower Policy has been uploaded on the website of the
company (www.ramaphosphates.com).
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee consists of the following
Directors namely Mr. K. Raghuraman - Chairman, Mr. D.N. Singh and Mr.
M. Shanmugam
RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Risk Management Committee consists of the following persons namely Mr.
D.N. Singh - Chairman, Mr. H.D. Ramsinghani and Mr. K. Raghuraman.
The Committee had formulated a Risk Management Policy for dealing with
different kinds of risks which it faces in day to day operations of the
Company. Risk Management Policy of the Company outlines different kinds
of risks and risk mitigating measures to be adopted by the Board. The
Company has adequate internal control systems and procedures to combat
the risk. The Risk management procedure will be reviewed by the Audit
Committee and Board of Directors on a Quarterly basis at the time of
review of Quarterly Financial Results of the Company.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is commitment of the Company to
improve the quality of life of the workforce and their families and
also the community and society at large. The Company believes in
undertaking business in such a way that it leads to overall development
of all stakeholders and Society.
The Board of Directors of the Company have constituted Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee consisting of following persons namely Mr.
D.N. Singh - Chairman, Mr. H.D. Ramsinghani and Mr. K. Raghuraman and
adopted policy for Corporate Social Responsibility. Corporate Social
Responsibility policy was adopted by the Board of Directors on the
recommendation of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. Report on
Corporate Social Responsibility as Per Rule 8 of Companies (Corporate
Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is prepared and the same is
uploaded on website of the Company (www.ramaphosphates.com).
The calculation of CSR expenditure is tabulated below:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Particulars F.Y. 2011-12 F.Y. 2012-13 F.Y. 2013-14 Total
Total Profit/Loss
for the year as
per Section 198 4,930.95 3,057.57 (978.01) 7,010.51
Average Profit 2,336.84
2 % of average
Profit (CSR
Expenditure) 46.74
During the financial year under review, the Management could not spend
the stipulated amount towards CSR as company is facing losses.
Our proposal for enhanced working capital is still under process and
also huge funds of realization of subsidy amount got stuck under
government formalities. These factors posed a great challenge to the
company in executing various CSR activities.
Moreover, due to severe drought like condition, there was huge pile up
of stock and the sale of entire produce could not be materialized. This
has resulted in delay in realization of funds from the market.
In spite of our willingness, we could not spend adequately under CSR
due to aforesaid reasons and reduced cash flow in the system during the
year. However, we shall ensure that due care will be taken in the
subsequent years.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All transactions entered with Related Parties for the year under review
were on arm's length basis and in ordinary course of business and that
the provisions of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 are not
attracted. Thus disclosure in form AOC-2 is not required. Further,
there are no material related party transactions during the year under
review with the Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel.
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee as
also to the Board for approval. Omnibus approval was obtained for
transactions which are of repetitive nature.
The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board of
Directors has been uploaded on the website of the company
(www.ramaphosphates.com).
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no Significant and Material Orders passed by the regulators
or Courts that would impact the going concern status of the Company and
its future operations.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 134 OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Pursuant to the requirement under section 134 (3)(c) of the Companies
Act, 2013, with respect to the Directors Responsibility Statement, the
Board of Directors of the Company hereby confirms that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2015, the applicable accounting standards had been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company as at 31st March, 2015 and of the Profit /loss of the
Company for that period;
c) the directors had 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 fraud and other
irregularities;
d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis;
e) the directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are
adequate and were operating effectively;
f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were
adequate and operating effectively.
STATEMENT ON DECLARATION GIVEN BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS UNDER
SUB-SECTION (6) OF SECTION 149
The independent directors have submitted the declaration of
independence, as required pursuant to section 149(7) of the Companies
Act, 2013 stating that they meet the criteria of independence as
provided in sub-section(6).
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. Dayal & Lohia, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration
no:102200W) who are statutory Auditors of the Company hold office up to
the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and are recommended for
re-appointment to audit the accounts for the financial year 2015-16. As
required under the provision of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013,
the Company has obtained written confirmation from M/s. Dayal & Lohia
that their appointment, if made, would be in conformity with the limits
specified in the said section.
AUDITORS REPORT
M/s. Dayal & Lohia, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration
no:102200W) have issued Auditors Report for the Financial Year ended
March 31,2015 and there are no qualifications in Auditors Report.
COST AUDIT
The Board of Directors on recommendation of Audit Committee, has
appointed Mr. R.S. Raghavan as the Cost Auditor for carrying out the
Audit of Cost Accounting Records relating to the product "Sulphuric
Acid" at the Indore and Pune Unit, the product "Oil" at the Indore Unit
and the product "Fertilizers" at Pune, Indore and Udaipur Unit of the
Company for the Financial Year 2015-16 on remuneration of Rs.
2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lacs) per annum plus reimbursement of out of
pocket expenses.
As required under the Companies Act, 2013, the remuneration payable to
the Cost Auditor is required to be placed before the Members in AGM for
their Ratification. Accordingly, a resolution for seeking Members
Ratification in included at item no. 4 of the notice convening the AGM.
The Cost Audit Report for the financial year 2013-14 was fled with the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs on September 17, 2014. The Cost Audit
Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2015 will be filed
within stipulated time.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR REPORT
As per the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Board of Directors have appointed Mr. Sanjay Dholakia, Practicing
Company Secretary (C.P.No: 1798) as Secretarial Auditor to conduct
Secretarial audit of the company for the Financial year ended on March
31, 2015. Secretarial Audit Report issued by Mr. Sanjay Dholakia,
Practicing Company Secretary in form MR-3 is enclosed as Annexure - B
to this Annual Report.
Your Directors refer to the observations made by the Secretarial
Auditor in the Secretarial Audit Report and wish to state that due to
appointment of non-independent woman director, the requirement of
minimum number of Independent Directors was not complied . However,
Company is taking steps to comply with the requirement of minimum
number of Independent Directors.
INTERNAL AUDITORS
The Board of Directors of the Company have appointed M/s. Mhalgi
Kulkarni & Associates, Chartered Accountants, M/s. Khandelwal Pahadia
Agrawal & Co., Chartered Accountants, M/s. K.L. Vyas & Co., Chartered
Accountants to conduct Internal Audit of the Company.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
In accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act,
2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company has
constituted an Audit Committee comprising of the following Directors
viz. Mr. K. Raghuraman (Chairman), Mr. D. N. Singh, Mr. A.K Thakur and
Mr. H. D. Ramsinghani. Audit Committee acts in accordance with the
terms of reference specified from time to time by the Board.
There is no such incidence where Board has not accepted the
recommendation of the Audit Committee during the year under review.
DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public in terms of
Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There are no material changes and commitments in the business
operations of the Company from the Financial year ended March 31, 2015
to the date of signing of the Directors Report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information required under section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as
Annexure - C and forms part of the report.
STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL WITH
REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company has appointed Internal Auditors to observe the Internal
Controls, whether the work flows of organization is being done through
the approved policies of the Company. In every Quarter during the
approval of Financial Statements, Internal Auditors will present the
Internal Audit Report and Management Comments on the Internal Audit
observations;
The Board of Directors of the Company have adopted various policies
like Related Party Transactions Policy, Whistle Blower Policy, Risk
Management Policy and such other procedures for ensuring the orderly
and efficient conduct of its business for 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 information.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule, 5 of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company is enclosed as
Annexure - D and forms part of the report.
In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the report and accounts are being
sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, which is available for
inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company
during business hours on working days of the Company. If any Member is
interested in inspecting the same, such member may write to the Company
Secretary in advance.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors sincerely record their appreciation with gratitude for
the continued support and assistance extended to the Company by the
Financial Institutions, Banks and various Government Departments and
Agencies and Creditors. The Directors place on record their
appreciation for continued support of shareholders of the company. The
Directors also wish to place on record the appreciation to the team of
executives, staff and workers, who have shown devotion and efficiency
in performing their jobs.
For and on behalf of the Board
D. J. RAMSINGHANI
Place: Mumbai (CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR)
Date: July 24, 2015 DIN: 00013633
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Twenty Ninth Annual
Report together with Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended
March 31, 2014.
(Rs. in lacs)
FINANCIAL RESULTS YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
31/03/2014 31/03/2013
Sales & Other Income 54105.69 62035.43
Profit Before Financial Charges & 1046.67 5050.85
Depreciation
Less: Financial Charges 962.85 1112.42
Profit Before Depreciation 83.82 3938.43
Less : Depreciation 410.54 429.93
Net Profit Before Tax (326.72) 3508.50
Tax Expenses
Current Tax - 480.57
Deferred Tax (132.84) 464.92
Tax for earlier years 17.07
Net Profit Before Adjustment (210.95) 2563.01
Profit/(Loss) After Adjustments (210.95) 2563.01
Profit /(Loss) for the year (210.95) 2563.01
- Dividend on Equity Shares 88.47 141.55
- Tax on Proposed Dividend 15.03 22.96
Profit &(Loss) balance brought forward 3893.47 1494.97
from the previous year
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 3579.02 3893.47
1. DIVIDEND
Your Directors are pleased to maintain dividend track record initiated
by the company and that in spite of net loss incurred during the year,
glad to recommend a dividend of Rs. 0.50 per Equity Share on 17693213
Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each for the financial year ended 31st March,
2014. This nominal dividend is paid as against Rs. 0.80 paid in the
previous year. The total outgo on account of Dividend shall be Rs.
103.50 Lacs including Corporate Dividend Tax.
2. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Your company operates in two divisions, i.e. Fertilizer division and
Oil division. Our Phosphatic fertilizer, Single Super Phosphate (Powder
& Granulated) brands of "Girnar" and "Suryaphool" are well-entrenched
and well-accepted in the market. Apart from SSP, company manufactures
mixed fertilizer NPK along with industrial chemicals like Sulphuric
Acid and Oleum whilst soya seed crushing activity is undertaken at our
Indore unit.
The nutrient based subsidy (NBS) policy implemented for phosphatic and
potassic fertilizers w.e.f. 1st May, 2010 was well-intended one which
resulted in proposals from major players for addition of capacity. But
the price differentiation between Urea and other phosphatic fertilizers
resulted in huge imbalance in nutrient consumption.
The average capacity utilization of SSP industry for financial year
2013-14 was reduced to 49.20% from 58.30% during 2012-13 whilst during
the year your company has achieved 80% of average capacity utilization
of SSP as against 91% reported during the previous financial year,
which is considered to be highest in the industry of our size and
operations. It is pertinent to note that your company could achieve
this feat with active support from consortium member banks and better
management of working capital at its disposal and timely availability
of raw material.
Company continued to focus on its core business of SSP though thrust
was given for NPK also. There was tremendous growth in NPK production
since past three years, i.e. with meager quantity of 2915 MT in 2011-12
to 20700 MT in the year 2013-14. Company''s fertilizer division has
achieved 80% capacity utilization and produced 380328 MT as against 91%
achieved in corresponding year 2012-13 with production of 435846 MT.
Though industry average as per FAI data stands at 49.20% in the F.Y.
2013-14 against 58.40% in the F.Y.2012-13 only 20 units were operated
at above 60% capacity. The company at present maintains overall market
share of 9.05% against 40.70 lac MT despatches reported in the country
during the year 2013-14. Moreover, for want of higher working capital,
this year also your company could not concentrate more on soya oil.
Company introduced value-added product "Soil Conditioner" at Udaipur
plant. However, during the current year the Company intends to increase
production of NPK, Sulphuric acid, Oleum and Soya oil with the sanction
and release of additional working capital.
Your company achieved sales turnover of Rs. 53,176.82 Lacs. Whilst
share of fertilizer and chemicals division is Rs. 34,778.37 Lacs and
soya division is Rs. 18,398.45 lacs, Company incurred net loss of Rs.
210.95 lacs. The reasons beyond the control of Management viz.,
reduction in subsidy and MRP by Govt. of India, excess availability of
phosphatic fertilizer in the channel inspite of stagnant in demand and
slide in sales and also over capacity due to entry of new players
posing intense competition coupled with foreign exchange loss have
affected the overall performance of the company.
It would not be out of place to mention here that business environment
has become intensely competitive and in order to sustain and survive
through this difficult phase, the Company has taken all possible
extraordinary measures. Thus ensuring in efficient management of all
resources, innovative approach to cost reduction and achieving
operation efficiency at optimum levels.
However, had there been timely support by Working Capital lenders, seed
crushing at our Indore oil division would have operated at optimum
capacity and brought in additional revenue though during the year under
review, the company has crushed a little higher quantity of 47219 MT of
soya seed as against 46656 MT crushed during 2012-13. Thus the soya
facilities were under-utilised.
Your Directors are hopeful that with the continuance of NBS Policy with
additional contribution envisaged from the proposed capacity expansion
of SSP plants and also optimum capacity utilization of soya division
coupled with introduction value-added product of "Soil Conditioner"and
with the unstinted support from working capital bankers, the
performance of the company would further improve in the current year.
Industry Award for Best Performance:
This award is instituted by the Apex industry body, The Fertilizer
Association of India (FAI) New Delhi. Your directors are glad to inform
that for the third year in a row, your company was bestowed with "Best
Performance Award" in the entire SSP industry for overall performance
in the year 2013. The details of award are given here below :
For the year 2011 : Indore Unit
For the year 2012 : Pune Unit
For the year 2013 : Indore Unit
Thus we have achieved hat trick.
ISO Accreditation :
The Oil Division of your company has conformed with the requirements
under ISO 14001 : 2004 accreditation for the Environmental Management
System and the certificate issued in the year June-2007 is periodically
renewed.
In pursuit of achieving Quality Standards, our Oil Division has
fulfilled requisite conditions and received accreditation with ISO 9001
: 2008 during this year.
Similarly, our Fertilizer Division has also obtained accreditation for
ISO 9001 : 2008 during this year.
This is an additional feather in our cap which will ensure Quality
Management System.
3. EXPANSION ACTIVITY
Udaipur unit : Company has Proposed Expansion Project of Single Super
Phosphate (1,81,000 to 3,15,000 TPA) and NPK (60,000 TPA), and
Boronated SSP (25,000 TPA), and LABSA (20,000 TPA). The said proposal
was considered by the 19th Reconstituted Appraisal Committee of MOEF
during the meeting held on 28th and 30th May 2014. The formal
Environmental Clearance is awaited by the company.
Indore unit : Our proposal for expansion of SSP capacity from 1.65 lac
to 2.50 lac MT is approved by 10th Reconstituted Appraisal Committee of
MOEF during the meeting held on 29th and 31st July 2013. However,
company awaits the Environmental Clearance shortly.
4. DIRECTORS
During the year under review, Bank of India has withdrawn the
nomination of Mr. Mohan Lal Goyal and nominated Mr. M. Shanmugam as its
Nominee Director in his place. The Board places on record its sincere
appreciation of the valuable contribution made by Mr. Mohan Lal Goyal
during his association with the Company.
Mr. H. D. Ramsinghani who retires by rotation at the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and is eligible for re-appointment.
In accordance with the Provisions of the Sections 149 and 152 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under, it is proposed to
appoint Mr. Deonath Singh, Mr. K. Raghuraman and Mr. A. K. Thakur as
non-executive Independent Directors for a period of five years from the
date of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
5. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A Report on Corporate Governance along with the Auditor''s Certificate
regarding Compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance as also
a Management Discussion and Analysis Report pursuant to clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement are annexed hereto.
6. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the Directors
confirm that:
1. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
2. Appropriate policies have been selected and applied consistently
and have made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Company as at March 31,2014 and Statement of Profit & Loss of the
Company for that period;
3. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
4. The financial accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
7. AUDIT COMMITTEE
In accordance with the provisions of Section 292A of the Companies Act,
1956 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company has
constituted an Audit Committee comprising of the following Directors
viz. Mr. K. Raghuraman (Chairman), Mr. Deonath Singh and Mr. H. D.
Ramsinghani. Audit Committee acts in accordance with the terms of
reference specified from time to time by the Board.
OTHER COMMITTEES
The Company has constituted the Stakeholders Relationship Committee
comprising of following Directors viz. of Mr. Deonath Singh (Chairman),
Mr. H. D. Ramsinghani and Mr. D. J. Ramsinghani.
The Company has constituted Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
(CSR) comprising of following Directors viz. Mr. Deonath Singh
(Chairman), Mr. H. D. Ramsinghani and Mr. K. Raghuraman.
The Company has also constituted the Risk Management Committee
comprising of following Directors viz. Mr. Deonath Singh (Chairman),
Mr. H. D. Ramsinghani and Mr. K. Raghuraman.
8. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNICAL ABSORPTION
Information required under section 217 (1) (e) of the Companies Act,
1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report
of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 and also read with applicable
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 is annexed in Form-A and forms
part of the report.
9. DISCLOSURE OF PARTICULARS
Information as required under the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars
in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 relating to the
conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earning
and outgo is annexed hereto and forms a part of this Report.
10. PERSONNEL
There were no employees who were employed during the period under
review or part thereof and who were in receipt of remuneration in
excess of the limits specified under Section 217(2A) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as
amended to date.
11. AUDITORS REPORT
Your Directors refer to the observations made by the Auditors in their
Report and wish to state as follows :
The Company has given interest free loans to sick company and its
subsidiary in the earlier years and has made provision for entire
amount in the books of accounts and at the same time Company is making
full efforts for recovery of these dues.
12. AUDITORS
M/s. Dayal & Lohia, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.
102200W) the Auditors of the Company retire at the conclusion of the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible to offer
themselves for reappointment. The Company has received a certificate
from them certifying that their appointment, if made, would be within
the limits specified under Section 141(3)(g) of the Companies Act,
2013.
13. COST AUDIT
The Cost Account Records maintained by the Company for "Fertilizers",
"Sulphuric Acid" and "Soya" are subject to yearly audit by qualified
Cost Auditors. The Company has reappointed Mr. R. S. Raghavan, a
qualified Cost Auditor for conducting the Cost Audit of such records
for the financial year 2014-15. The Company has received a Certificate
from Cost Auditor certifying his independence and arm''s length
relationship with the Company.
The Cost Audit Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2013 was
filed on 30th September, 2013 with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, New
Delhi. The Cost Audit Report for the financial year ended 31st March,
2014 will be filed within the stipulated time.
14. FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any Public Deposits and as such no amount
principle or interest on public deposits was outstanding as on the date
of the Balance Sheet.
15. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The Industrial Relations remained cordial at all the units of the
Company during the year under review.
16. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors sincerely record their appreciation with gratitude for
the continued support and assistance extended to the Company by the
Financial Institutions, Banks and various Government Departments and
Agencies and Creditors. The Directors place on record their
appreciation for continued support of shareholders of the company. The
Directors also wish to place on record the appreciation to the team of
executives, staff and workers, who have shown devotion and efficiency
in performing their jobs.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place : Mumbai D. J. RAMSINGHANI
Dated : August 12, 2014 CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mar 31, 2012
The Directors present the Twenty Seventh Annual Report together with
Audited Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2012.
(Rs. in lacs)
FINANCIAL RESULTS YEAR YEAR
ENDED ENDED
31/03/2012 31/03/2011
Sales & Other Income 55476.52 35638.61
Profit before financial charges & Depreciation 6227.60 4521.16
Less: Financial Charges 825.95 594.44
Profit before Depreciation 5401.65 3926.72
Less : Depreciation 391.15 441.65
Net Profit before tax 5010.50 3485.07
Tax Expenses
Current tax 1570.00 -
Deferred Tax 80.70 490.37
Net Profit Before Adjustment 3359.80 2994.70
Capital Surplus on waiver of principal
liabilities by Term Lender - 351.00
Profit/(Loss) after adjustments 3359.80 3345.70
Transfer to capital reserve - (351.00)
Profit /(Loss) for the year 3359.80 2994.70
Profit & (Loss) balance brought forward from
the previous year (1864.83) (4859.53)
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 1494.97 (1864.83)
1. RESERVE AND DIVIDEND
In order to conserve funds for working capital and Capex and also being
the first year after wiping out of accumulated losses, your Directors
regret their inability to recommend any dividend for the year under
review.
2. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
The company manufactures phosphatic fertilizer (SSP) viz. Single Super
Phosphates (Powder & Granulated) along with various grades of mixed
fertilizer NPK and industrial chemicals Sulphuric Acid and Oleum and
also Soya oil.
The announcement of nutrient based subsidy (NBS) policy was one of the
major positive decisions implemented by the Government. On one hand it
helped in conserving outgo on subsidy amount payable by the Government
and on the other side, it removed price capping on fertilizer prices.
Moreover, the main objective of shifting from product-based subsidy
(PBS) to nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) regime was to restore soil health
by addressing the nutrient imbalances since sulphur has also been
considered as one of the nutrients, which was neglected till now. It is
further expected that the urea subsidy regime could be moved to
nutrient-based subsidy (NBS). This will bring in a uniform subsidy
regime for all fertilizers to ensure that there is a balanced use of
all major nutrients. Current policy of differential subsidy for "N"
fertilizers may lead to imbalanced use of fertilizers.
The average capacity utilization of SSP industry for financial year
ended March 2012 has increased to 60.20%. During the year your company
has achieved 88% of average capacity utilization of SSP as against
79.61% reported during the previous financial year, which is considered
to be highest in the industry of our size and operations. It is
pertinent to note that that your company could achieve this feat with
active support from consortium member banks and better management of
working capital at its disposal and timely availability of raw
material.
Your company was awarded "Best Performance Award" in the SSP
industry for overall performance in the year 2011 by Fertilizer
Association of India, (FAI) New Delhi, apex body of the industry.
Subsequent to the announcement of free-pricing in the NBS policy, your
company focused its attention mainly on SSP segment which is its core
competence. Hence the company made little focus on other products like
mixed fertilizers - NPK, which require higher working capital and soya
oil. However, during the current year the Company intends to
concentrate on - NPK, Sulphuric acid, Oleum and Soya oil with the
sanction of additional working capital.
Due to this, during the year ended March 31, 2012 your company has
achieved production of 4,24,164 MT of SSP against the previous best
production of 3,67,823 MT in the year 2010-11.Thus, your company
achieved highest sales turnover of Rs. 55,397.01 Lacs whilst fertilizer
and chemicals division contributed Rs. 45,346.30 Lacs and soya division
contributed Rs. 10,050.71 lacs. EBIDTA of the company stood at Rs. 5,401.65
Lacs.Thus, we have surpassed the previous best (EBIDTA of Rs. 3,926.72
lacs in 2010-11) and now the current achievement is unparallel in the
entire operation since inception of the company.
During the year under review, the company has decided to utilize soya
facilities depending on economic viability. Moreover, throughout the
year, there was no parity in soya oil business which compelled the
company to go slow in this regard to avoid losses.
The Oil Division of your company has conformed with the requirements
under ISO 14001 : 2004 accreditation for the Environmental Management
System and the certificate issued in the year June-2007 is periodically
renewed and the same is now renewed upto June-2013.
Your Directors are hopeful that with the continuance of NBS Policy with
additional contribution from soya division and with the unstinted
support from working capital bankers, the performance of the company
would improve in the current year.
3. EXPANSION ACTIVITY
At Udaipur, the production of SSP increased from 1.32 lac MT to 1.81
lac MT in the current year. At the same time, company has increased
capacity of GSSP from 0.66 lac MT to 1.66 lac MT. The trial run has
already started.
At Indore, company has already applied for environmental clearances for
expansion of SSP capacity from 1.65 lac to 2.50 lac MT . The public
hearing has already taken place and the company is expecting to receive
permission very soon.
Moreover, at Pune unit, with the de-bottlenecking, capacity would
further increase by 12,000 MT.
At Soya oil division, company has started erection of Lecithin plant
which will generate value-added product and thus improve realization.
4. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A Report on Corporate Governance along with the Auditor's Certificate
regarding Compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance as also
a Management Discussion and Analysis Report pursuant to clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement are annexed hereto.
5. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the Directors
confirm that:
1. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed;
2. Appropriate policies have been selected and applied consistently and
have made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so
as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company
as at March 31, 2012 and of the Profit of the Company for the year
ended March 31, 2012;
3. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities and
4. The financial accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
6. AUDIT COMMITTEE
In accordance with the provisions of Section 292A of the Companies Act,
1956 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company has
constituted an Audit Committee comprising of the following Directors
viz. Mr. C. R. Malaviya (Chairman), Mr. Deonath Singh and Mr. H. D.
Ramsinghani. Audit Committee acts in accordance with the terms of
reference specified from time to time by the Board.
7. SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL & PROTECTION
The Company has taken all the necessary steps for safety and
environmental control & protection at its plants at Indore, Udaipur and
Pune.
8. DISCLOSURE OF PARTICULARS
Information as required under the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars
in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 relating to the
conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earning
and outgo is annexed hereto and forms a part of this Report.
9. PERSONNEL
There were no employees who were employed during the period under
review or part thereof and who were in receipt of remuneration in
excess of the limits specified under Section 217(2A) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as
amended to date.
10. DIRECTORS
Mr. C. R. Malaviya retires from the Board of Directors by rotation and
is eligible for reappointment.
11. AUDITORS REPORT
Your Directors refer to the observations made by the Auditors in their
Report and wish to state as follows:
In order to ascertain dues with micro, small and medium enterprises,
the Company is revising procedure for purchase so that relevant
information can be easily made available.As regards interest free loan
given to sick company and its subsidiary in earlier years, the Company
has made provision in the books of accounts and at the same time the
Company is making full efforts for recovery of these dues.
12. AUDITORS
M/s. Dayal & Lohia, the Auditors of the Company retire at the
conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible
to offer themselves for reappointment. The Company has received a
certificate from them certifying that their appointment, if made, would
be within the limits specified under Section 224(1-B) of the Companies
Act, 1956.
13. COST AUDIT
The Cost Account Records maintained by the Company for
"Fertilizers","Sulphuric Acid" and "Soya" are subject to
yearly audit by qualified Cost Auditors. The Company has appointed Mr R
S Raghavan, a qualified Cost Auditor for conducting the Cost Audit of
such records for the financial year 2012-13.
The Company has received a Certificate from Cost Auditor certifying his
independence and arm's length relationship with the company. In
accordance with Cost Audit Rules, the due date for filing the Cost
Audit Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2011 was 30th
September, 2011 and the same was filed on 30th September, 2011 with
Ministry of Corporate Affairs, New Delhi. The Cost Audit Report for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2012 will be filed on or before
December 31, 2012.
14. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The Industrial Relations remained cordial at all the units of the
Company during the year under review.
15. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors sincerely record their appreciation with gratitude for
the continued support and assistance extended to the Company by the
Financial Institutions, Banks and various Government Departments and
Agencies and Creditors. The Directors place on record their
appreciation for continued support of shareholders of the company. The
Directors also wish to place on record the appreciation to the team of
executives, staff and workers, who have shown devotion and efficiency
in performing their duties.
For and on behalf of the Board,
Place : Mumbai D. J. RAMSINGHANI
Dated : August 13, 2012 CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors present the Twenty Fifth Annual Report together with
Audited Accounts for the nine months period ended March 31, 2010.
(Rs. in lacs)
FINANCIAL RESULTS PERIOD ENDED PERIOD ENDED
31/03/2010 30/06/2009
(9 MONTHS) (15 months)
Sales & Other Income 13406.96 44,204.29
Profit before financial
charges & Depreciation 754.81 1,870.35
Less: Financial Charges 301.65 856.21
Profit before Depreciation 453.16 1,014.14
Less : Depreciation 367.90 586.18
Net Profit for the period 85.26 427.96
Prior period Adjustment (Net) 7.69 20.81
Capital surplus on waiver of
principal liabilities
by Banks and Institutions 758.22 1,110.63
Waiver of Interest 276.22 NIL
Capital surplus on waiver of right
to redeem Preference capital NIL 940.00
Fringe Benefit Tax NIL (18.28)
Profit/(Loss) after adjustments 1127.39 2,481.12
Transfer to Capital Reserve (758.22) (2,050.63)
Transfer to Capital Redemption Reserve NIL (60.00)
Profit / Loss for the period 369.17 370.49
Profit & Loss balance brought
forward from the previous period (5228.70) (5,599.19)
Balance carried to Balance Sheet (4859.53) (5,228.70)
1. CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING YEAR
The previous Accounting year of the Company was for a period of 15
months from 1st April 2008 to 30th June 2009. The Board of Directors
have decided to change the Accounting year so as to align the same with
the Financial Year under the Income Tax Act,1961 and hence the current
Accounting Year is for a period of nine months commencing from 1st July
2009 and ending on 31st March,2010.
2. RESERVE AND DIVIDEND
In view of accumulated losses, your Directors regret their inability to
recommend any dividend for the period under review.
During the period under review, the company has created capital reserve
of Rs. 758.22 Lac being capital surplus arising out of waiver of
principal liability in respect of term loan from lender .
During the period under review, an amount of Rs. 16.50 Lacs has been
transferred from Investment Allowance Reserve to General Reserve.
3. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
The company manufactures phosphatic fertilizers viz., Single Super
Phosphate (SSP) in both Powder and Granular form along with Mixed
Fertilizers, Sulphuric Acid and Soya oil. The concession schemest
announced by the Govt. w.e.f. 1st May 2008 envisaged uniform MRP @ Rs.
3400/- per MT with differential concession payment based on prevailing
rate of Rock Phosphate and Sulphur and this st scheme was revised
w.e.f. 1st Oct. 2009 by implementing fixed ad-hoc subsidy of Rs. 2000/-
per MT with open selling price of SSP.
It may be pertinent to note that Govt. of India thankfully finalized
the revised Nutrient Based Subsidy st (NBS) Policy effective from 1
May, 2010 and this placed SSP industry at par with other complex
manufacturers. Moreover, the main objective of shifting from
product-based subsidy (PBS) to nutrient- based subsidy (NBS) regime was
to restore soil health by addressing the nutrient imbalances since
sulphur has also been considered as one of the nutrients, which was
neglected till now.
The capacity utilization during the period was 70.22% as against 58.79%
reported for 15 months period ended 30th June, 2009 which is considered
to be highest in the industry of our size and operations. This
increase in increased capacity utilization was mainly due to
availability of Rock Phosphate and better management of working capital
with support from consortium member banks.
The Company also decided to concentrate on other products like mixed
fertilizers - NPK of various grades, Sulphuric acid, Oleum and Sulphur
Trading activities etc. The company was granted permission to
manufacture value-added product viz. Boronated SSP at our Indore unit.
The combined results of the activities undertaken ultimately helped the
Company in improving the bottom line.
During the period under review Soya industry underwent huge speculative
business resulted into mis- match between seed procurement price and
oil & de-oiled cake price. This led to unviable operations during the
entire season and thus there was lack lusture performance in the
industry. During the period, your company took cautious move and
decided to go slow by under-utilising the facility. However, this
approach ultimately helped in incurring avoidable losses.
Due to implementation of CDR package and with the infusion of promoters
contribution commensurating with reduction of debt burden, your company
could able to substantially reduce interest burden of the company which
has helped in improving financials.
Due to proposed allotment of 1,21,36,190 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each
at a premium of Rs. 20/-, equity base will go up from present level to
Rs. 17.69 Crores.
During the period under review, the company has entered into settlement
with some of the secured lenders.
Your Directors are hopeful that all round efforts made by the Company
in achieving production efficiency, improving brand image and thriving
for higher capacity utilization, will help the Company to stay afloat
in competitive market. Various reliefs and concessions approved by
CDR-EG will further strengthen Companys position.
4. FUTURE PROSPECTS
With the establishment of its brand leadership in M.P. and Maharashtra
states, company would be in a position to reap benefits in the days to
come. The Management is also planning to plunge in a big way in Uttar
Pradesh, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh markets.
The company also proposes to import and trade in P&K Fertilizers viz.
MOP, DAP etc., which would also be consumed for various grades of NPK
fertilizers. In view of increasing trend in consumption of Mixed
fertilizers, company is increasing its production at Indore and Pune
plants which remained under utilised as of now. Company is also
introducing Boronated SSP in Indore market to take advantage of better
realization and also to improve its capacity utilization.
The management is hopeful to encash the opportunity of increased soya
sowing subsequent to good monsoon in the year and thus will revive its
soya seed crushing and refining activities at its Indore plant.
Your Directors are glad to inform you that with the implementation of
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) policy, which envisages at-par treatment
with other complex fertilizers, will help in improving capacity
utilization and performance of the company in the years to come.
With better financial management within the existing available limits
and also reduction in overall debts and timely support from bankers,
the Management is hopeful to improve its operations and achieve better
results in coming years.
5. SANCTION OF SCHEME BY BIFR
Your Directors are glad to put on record that the Debt Rehabilitation
Scheme (DRS) submitted by the Operating Agency has been approved by
Hon. BIFR vide their Order dated 6 August, 2009 confirming the reliefs
and concessions granted by CDR Ã E G. The same is under implementation
as per the Scheme.
6. CORPORATE DEBT RESTRUCTURING (CDR)
In line with the CDR package approved by CDR - EG, the promoter has
complied with the prime requirement of infusion of promoters
contribution. The entire equity contribution has been infused in phased
manner by promoter subsequent to direction by CDR and HÃble BIFR.
Promoter has brought stipulated contributions equity shown as share
application money account and allotment of 1,21,36,190 equity shares of
Rs. 10/- each would be made shortly at premium of Rs. 20/- per share in
accordance with DRS sanctioned scheme.With the implementation of this
package, the company is regularly servicing its obligation with banks
and institutions.
7. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A Report on Corporate Governance along with the Auditors Certificate
regarding Compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance as also
a Management Discussion and Analysis Report pursuant to clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement are annexed hereto.
8. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the Directors
confirm that:
1. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed;
2. Appropriate policies have been selected and applied consistently
and have made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Company as at March 31, 2010 and of the Profit of the Company for the
period ended March 31, 2010;
3. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
4. The financial accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
9. AUDIT COMMITTEE
In accordance with the provisions of Section 292A of the Companies Act,
1956 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company has
constituted an Audit Committee comprising of the following Directors
viz. Mr. C R Malaviya (Chairman), Mr. Deonath Singh, Mr. H. D.
Ramsinghani and K. Raghuraman. Audit Committee acts in accordance with
the terms of reference specified from time to time by the Board.
10. SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL & PROTECTION
The Company has taken all the necessary steps for safety and
environmental control & protection at its plants at Indore, Udaipur and
Pune.
11. DISCLOSURE OF PARTICULARS
Information as required under the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars
in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 relating to the
conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earning
and outgo is annexed hereto and forms a part of this Report.
12. PERSONNEL
There were no employees who were employed during the period under
review or part thereof and who were in receipt of remuneration in
excess of the limits specified under Section 217 (2A) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as
amended to date.
13. DIRECTORS
IDBI Bank Limited has withdrawn the nomination of Mr. Yashpal Gupta
from the Board of Directors and has nominated Mr. K.D. Ailani w.e.f.
05th April, 2010, whose nomination was also withdrawn w.e.f. 13th
August, 2010. The Board places on record its sincere appreciation of
the valuable contribution made by Mr. Yashpal Gupta and Mr. K. D.
Ailani during their association with the company.
Shri H D Ramsinghani retires from the Board of Directors by rotation
and is eligible for re-appointment.
14. AUDITORS REPORT
Your Directors refer to the observations made by the Auditors in their
Report and wish to state as follows:
In respect of ascertainment of dues with micro small and medium
enterprises, the Company is revising procedure for purchase so that
relevant information can be easily made available. As regards interest
free loan given to sick company and its subsidiary in earlier years,
the Company has made provision in the books of accounts and at the same
time the Company is making full efforts for recovery of these dues.
15. AUDITORS
M/s. Dayal & Lohia, the Auditors of the Company retire at the
conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible
to offer themselves for reappointment. The Company has received a
certificate from them certifying that their appointment, if made, would
be within the limits specified under Section 224(1-B) of the Companies
Act, 1956.
16. COST AUDIT
The Cost Account Records maintained by the Company for ÃFertilizersÃ
and "Sulphuric Acid" are subject to yearly audit by qualified Cost
Auditors. The Company has appointed Mr R S Raghavan, a qualified Cost
Auditor for conducting the Cost Audit of such records for the financial
year 2010-11.
17. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The Industrial Relations remained cordial at all the units of the
Company during the period under review.
18. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors sincerely record their appreciation with gratitude for
the continued support and assistance extended to the Company by the
Financial Institutions, Banks and various Government Departments and
Agencies and Creditors. The Directors place on record their
appreciation for continued support of shareholders of the company. The
Directors also wish to place on record the appreciation to the team of
executives, staff and workers, who have shown devotion and efficiency
in performing their jobs.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place : Mumbai D J RAMSINGHANI
Dated : August 13, 2010 CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR