The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Board's Report of your
Company together with the Audited Statement of Accounts and the
Auditors' Report of your company for the financial year ended, 31st
March, 2015.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Rs. In Lacs)
Particulars Standalone
Particulars 2014-2015 2013-14
Gross Income 164.97 156.01
Total Expenses 164.46 155.72
Net Profit Before Tax 0.51 0.29
Provision for Tax 0.16 0.09
Net Profit After Tax 0.35 0.20
DIVIDEND
In view to conserve the resources of company the directors are not
recommending any dividend.
INFORMATION ABOUT SUBSIDIARY/ JV/ ASSOCIATE COMPANY
Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associate
Company.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCTION AND PROTECTION FUND
The provisions of Section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 do not
apply as there was no dividend declared and paid last year.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
the Company occurred between the end of the financial year to which
this financial statements relate on 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.
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the Financial Year 2014-15, the Company held 9 board meetings of
the Board of Directors as per Section 173 of Companies Act, 2013 which
is summarized below. The provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and listing
agreement were adhered to while considering the time gap between two
meetings.
S
No. Date of Meeting Board
Strength No. of
Directors
Present
1 30.04.2014 3 3
2 30.05.2014 3 3
3 14.08.2014 3 3
4 04.09.2014 3 3
5 31.10.2014 3 3
6 14.11.2014 3 3
7 31.12.2014 3 3
8 13.02.2015 3 3
9 31.03.2015 4 4
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, in the case of a listed company, 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 and REPORT thereon
The Auditors, M/s. D. A. Rupawala & Associates, Chartered Accountants,
retires at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and, being eligible,
offer themselves for reappointment.
Their continuance of appointment and payment of remuneration are to be
confirmed and approved in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in the Auditors' Report
which require any clarification/ explanation. 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
There were no loans, guarantees or investments made by the Company
under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under
review and hence the said provision is not applicable
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.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
OUTGO:
(A) Conservation of energy and Technology absorption
The particulars as required under the provisions of Section 134(3) (m)
of the Companies Act, 2013 in respect of conservation of energy and
technology absorption have not been furnished considering the nature of
activities undertaken by the company during the year under review.
(B) Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo
There were no foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the year under
review.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company does not have any Risk Management Policy as the element of
risk threatening the Company's existence is very minimal.
DIRECTORS and KMP
During the current financial year the following changes have occurred
in the constitution of directors of the company:
S.
No Name Designation Date of
appointment
1 Ms. Arunaben Director 31.03.2015
N. Ghanchi
S. Name Date of Mode of
No. cessation Cessation
1. Mr.Arunaben - -
N.Ghanchi
DEPOSITS
The company has not accepted any deposits during the year.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The company does not meet the criteria of Section 135 of Companies Act,
2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)
Rules, 2014 so there is no requirement to constitute Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee.
RATIO OF REMUNERATION TO EACH DIRECTOR
The company is not paying remuneration to any director.
ANNUAL EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has
carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance,
the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of
its Audit, Nomination & Remuneration and Compliance Committees.
A structured questionnaire was prepared after taking into consideration
inputs received from the Directors, covering various aspects of the
Board's functioning such as adequacy of the composition of the Board
and its Committees, Board culture, execution and performance of
specific duties, obligations and governance.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Report on Corporate Governance along with the Certificate of the
Auditors, M/s. D. A. Rupawala & Associates, confirming compliance of
conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in the Listing
Agreement with the Stock Exchanges forms part of the Board Report.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS and DECLARATION
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 section 178(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Company's
Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises of three Directors. The
table sets out the composition of the Committee:
Name of the Director Position
held in the
Committee Category of the
Director
Mr. Mukeshbhai B. Desai Chairman Non Executive, Independent
Director
Mr. Rajubhai B. Desai Member Non Executive, Independent
Director
Ms. Arunaben N. Ghanchi Member Non Executive, Independent
Director
Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are
as under:
1. To identify persons who are qualified to become Directors and who
may be appointed in senior management in accordance with the criteria
laid down, recommend to the Board their appointment and removal and
shall carry out evaluation of every Director's performance.
2. To formulate the criteria for determining qualifications, positive
attributes and independence of a Director and recommend to the Board a
policy, relating to the remuneration for the Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel and other employees.
3. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall, while formulating
the policy ensure that:
a. the level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and
sufficient to attract, retain and motivate Directors of the quality
required to run the Company successfully;
b. relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets
appropriate performance benchmarks; and
c. remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and senior
management involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay
reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to
the working of the company and its goals:
4. Regularly review the Human Resource function of the Company
5. Discharge such other function(s) or exercise such power(s) as may
be delegated to the Committee by the Board from time to time.
6. Make reports to the Board as appropriate.
7. Review and reassess the adequacy of this charter periodically and
recommend any proposed changes to the Board for approval from time to
time.
8. Any other work and policy, related and incidental to the objectives
of the committee as per provisions of the Act and rules made there
under.
REMUNERATION POLICY
Remuneration to Executive Directors:
The remuneration paid to Executive Directors is recommended by the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approved by Board in Board
meeting, subject to the subsequent approval of the shareholders at the
General Meeting and such other authorities, as may be required. The
remuneration is decided after considering various factors such as
qualification, experience, performance, responsibilities shouldered,
industry standards as well as financial position of the Company.
Remuneration to Non Executive Directors:
The Non Executive Directors are paid remuneration by way of Sitting
Fees and Commission. The Non Executive Directors are paid sitting fees
for each meeting of the Board and Committee of Directors attended by
them.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
According to Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 the company's Audit
Committee comprised of three directors. The board has accepted the
recommendations of the Audit Committee. The table sets out the
composition of the Committee:
Name of the Director Position
held in the
Committee Category of the Director
Mr. Rajubhai B. Desai Chairman Non Executive, Independent
Director
Ms. Arunaben N. Ghanchi Member Non Executive, Independent
Director
Mr. Mukeshbhai B. Desai Member Non Executive, Independent
Director
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. Khushbu
Trivedi & Associates Practicing Company Secretary for the financial
year ended, 31st March, 2015 is annexed herewith for your kind perusal
and information.
COST AUDIT
Cost Audit is not applicable to the company.
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 established
Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns
and made provisions for direct access to the chairperson of the Audit
Committee. Company has formulated the present policy for establishing
the vigil mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy to safeguard the interest of
its stakeholders, Directors and employees, to freely communicate and
address to the Company their genuine concerns in relation to any
illegal or unethical practice being carried out in the Company.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSEL) ACT, 2013:
The Company has in place an Anti Sexual Harassment Policy in line with
the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaints
Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received
regarding sexual harassment. All employees (Permanent, contractual,
temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy.
DETAILS OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Your company has established adequate internal financial control
systems to ensure reliable financial reporting and compliance with laws
and regulations.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors wish to express their grateful appreciation to the
continued co-operation received from the Banks, Government Authorities,
Customers, Vendors and Shareholders during the year under review. Your
Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation
for the committed service of the Executives, staff and Workers of the
Company.
DATE : 04. 09. 2015 FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
PLACE: AHMEDABAD BOARD Sd/- Sd/-
(SANJAYKUMAR
S. SHAH) RAJUBHAI DESAI
DIN : 01748617 DIN : 03148402 |