DIRECTORS REPORT Dear Shareholder, Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the Board's Report of your Company together with the Financial Statements of your Company for the financial year ended, 31stMarch,2015 DIVIDEND In view of carried forward of losses of the Company, your Directors do not recommend dividend. SHARE CAPITAL The paid up equity capital as on March 31, 2015 was Rs. 430.00 lacs consisting of 4300000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each. During the year under review, the Company has not issued any Bonus Shares, Equity Shares nor any Right Shares with differential voting rights etc. neither granted any stock options or sweat equity. INFORMATION ABOUT SUBSIDIARY/JV/ASSOCIATE COMPANY The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associate Company. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCTION AND PROTECTION FUND Since there was no unpaid/unclaimed Dividend, the Company was not required to transfer any amount to Investor Education & Protection Fund during the year under review. Hence, the provisions of Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company have occurred between the end of the financial year to which this financial statements relate and the date of this report EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN The Extract of Annual Return as required under section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, in Form MGT-9 is annexed herewith for your kind perusal and information as per Annexure-1. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS During the Financial Year 2014-15,5 meetings of the Board of Directors of the Company were held on 31.05.2014,04.08.2014,27.09.2014,13.11.2014 & 04.02.2015. DIRECTORS'RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company confirms that- a In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures; b The directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and 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 this Act 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; and 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. AUDITORS & REPORT THEREON M/S SHAH & BHANDARI, Chartered Accountants, Vadodara were appointed as Statutory Auditors to hold office upto the conclusion of 23rd Annual general Meeting by the Members of the Company at their Annual General Meeting held on 27th September, 2014. The Company has received requisite certificate and consent from them. You are requested to ratify their appointment. There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in the Auditors' Report. The Notes on financial statements are self-explanatory, and needs no further explanation. Further the Auditors' Report for the financial year ended, 31st March, 2015 is annexed herewith for your kind perusal and information. LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS The company has not given any guarantees or securities covered under the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act'). However, the aggregate of loans and advances granted as also investments are within the limits of Section 186 of the Act. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company which may have potential conflict with the Interest of the Company. Particulars of contracts/arrangement with related parties in the Form AOC-2 pursuant to Section 188(1) of the Act are enclosed as perAnnexure-2. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE OUTGO: (A) During the year, your Directors have focused their approach on the efficiency in Consumption of Power. B) Foreign exchange earnings and outgo There were no Foreign Exchange earnings or outgo during the year under review. RISK MANAGEMENT Polymer Industry has a certain specific set of risk characteristics, which needs to be carefully evaluated and mitigated. In order to effectively manage the same, the Company has evolved proactive Risk Management System, which is adhered to. The risk management covers the entire process from capital investment, competitors' activities, new entrants etc. Continual reforms and emphasis on technological developments shall reduce the exposure to risk DEPOSITS The company has not accepted any deposits during the year. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY The Company does not fall in the criteria of Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 and hence the Company is not required to constitute Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. MEDIAN EMPLOYEE DETAILS: The information required pursuant to Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1). of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 will be made available to any member on request. ANNUAL EVALUATION Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination / Appointment & Remuneration Committees. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE In view of paid up Equity Capital and Net Worth of the Company is lesser than Rs. 10 Crores and Rs. 25 Crores respectively. Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is not mandatorily applicable in terms of circular no. CIR/CFD/POLICYCELL/7/2014 dtd 15.09.2014 and accordingly, Corporate Governance Report is not included in the Annual Report. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS & DECLARATION Mr. Prashant Walvekar continues as Independent Director of the company as per Section 149(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 for a further term of one year on the Board of the Company. The Board of Directors of the Company hereby confirms that all the Independent directors duly appointed by the Company have given the declaration and they meet the criteria of independence as provided under section 149(6)of the Companies Act, 2013. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE As per the provisions of Section 178(1) relating to constitution of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Company has constituted Nomination & Remuneration Committee which deals with issues relating to appointment of Directors, payment of Managerial remuneration, Directors qualifications, positive attributes, independence of Directors and other related matters as provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. REMUNERATION POLICY Remuneration to Executive Directors: The Executive Directors are paid annual remuneration as under: Mr.A.B.Bodhanwala Managing Director Rs. 13,25,000 Mr. B.K.Bodhanwala Whole time Director Rs. 4,20,000 Mr. G.S.Thanky Whole time Director Rs. 12,00,000 Remuneration to Non Executive Directors: The Non Executive Directors are not paid any remuneration. AUDIT COMMITTEE According to Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 the company's Audit Committee comprised of 3 Members. The board has accepted the recommendations of the Audit Committee. The table sets out the composition of the Committee INVESTOR GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE The Investors' Grievance Committee has been constituted and functioning. Mr. B.K.Bodhanwala was the Chairman & Dr. M A Bodhanwala was member. The Committee deals with all Transfers, transmissions etc. as required from time to time and all matters pertaining to Investors' complaints. When the Shares are lodged for transfer in excess of 10000 shares, the Company may send the same for confirmation of the transferor and only after the Company is fully satisfied, the same are transferred. The Committee reviews the performance of the Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTA) and their system of dealing with the investors. There were no complaints pending for disposal as at 31.03.2015. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in the Secretarial Audit Report which require any clarification/ explanation. Further the Secretarial Audit Report as provided by M/s DEVESH VIMAL & CO; Practicing Company Secretaries for the financial year ended, 31st March, 2015 is annexed herewith for your kind perusal and information. (Annexure: 4) COSTAUDIT There is no requirement for Cost Audit as the Company does not fulfill the criteria for the same. VIGIL MECHANISM As per Section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, and as per the Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the company has been engaged in formulation of Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns and made provisions for direct access to the chairperson of the Audit Committee. SHARES The Company has neither issued nor allotted any shares during the year under review. ORDER OF COURT No orders were passed during the course of Financial Year 2014-15 in respect of any Company's matter. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND THEIR EFFICACY The Company has by and large adequate internal control procedures commensurate with the size of the Company and nature of business especially with regard to purchase of inventory, fixed assets and for sale of goods. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE WITH RESPECT TO OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Net Profit of the Company during the financial year is Rs. 12.47 lacs. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING: The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading pursuant to new SEBI (Prohibition & Insider Trading) Regulation 2015 in place of SEBI (Prohibition & Insider Trading ) Regulation 1992 with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company's shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when the 'Trading Window' is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code. All Directors and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with the Code CODE OF CONDUCT: The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day to day business operations of the company. The code laid down by the Board is known as "Code of Business Conduct" which forms an Appendix to the Code. The Code lays down the standard procedure of business conduct which is expected to be followed by the Directors and the designated employees in their business dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place in business practices and in dealing with stakeholders. All the Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code. All Management have been given appropriate training in this regard. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT In view of paid up Equity Capital and Net Worth of the Company is lesser than Rs. 10 Crores and Rs. 25 Crores respectively, Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is not mandatorily applicable in terms of circular no. CIR/CFD/POLICYCELL/7/2014 dtd 15.09.2014 and accordingly, Management Discussion & Analysis Report is not included in the Annual Report. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Company would like to thank all of its Stakeholders, including inter alia Suppliers, Vendors, Investors and Bankers and appreciation to all its customers for their consistent, abiding support throughout the year. Your Company also records its appreciation of the contributions made by employees at all levels. Their commitment, cooperation and support are indeed the backbone of all endeavors of the Company. The Company would like to acknowledge Government of India, Customs and Excise Departments, Income Tax Department, Industrial & Labour Departments, Government of Gujarat, and other government agencies for the support; the Company has been receiving over the years and is looking forward to their continued support/guidance in times to come. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD B.K.Bodhanwala Chairman Date: 30.05.2015 Place: Mokshi |