Your directors have pleasure in presenting their 30thAnnual Report together With Audited Statement of Accounts ol the Company for the year ended 31' March. 2024.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The Working results of the Company are as under:
PARTICULARS
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31.03.2024
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31.03.2023
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TURNOVER
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1849.60
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1315.37
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OTHER INCOME
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1.15
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03.07
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TOTAL INCOME
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1850.74
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1318.44
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PROFIT BEFORE DEPRECATION AND TAXATION
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53.28
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40.61
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LESS DEPRECATION
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8.10
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7.65
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PROFIT/LOSS BEFORE TAX
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45.18
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32.96
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LESS. PROVISION FOR TAXATION
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16.80
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4.71
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PROFIT FOR THE YEAR
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27.79
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28.25
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BALANCE AS PER LAST BALANCE SHEET
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(202.72)
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(250.47)
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TOTAL PROFIT/LOSS
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(174.93)
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(222.22)
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BUSINESS OPERATIONS & PROSPECTS:
Financial Year 2023-2024 has been yet another year of achievements for your Company. Performance highlights of your Company for the Financial Year 2023-2024 are mentioned briefly to give all, an overview of accomplishments of the Company.
During the year under review your company has sales turnover of Rs. 18.49 Cr.(in respect of its existing activities).Profit aftertax to Rs.27.79 Lacs.
DIVIDEND:
In view of the need to conserve the resources of the Company, the Directors of the Company do nol recommend dividend for the year.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS:
There is no change in the nature If business during the year.
SHARE CAPITAL:
The paid-up equity share capital as on 31*1 March. 2024 was Rs 44,805,000/-. There was no public issue, right issue, bonus issue or preferential Issue etc. during the year The company
has not issued shares with differentia! voting rights, sweat equity shares nor has it granted any stock options.
NUMBER OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The board of Directors duly met 6 times in a year and in respect of these meetings proper notices were given and the proceedings were properly recorded in the minute's book of the company maintained for this purpose under the Companies Act. 2013.
SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
The company has no any subsidiary, joint venture or associate companies.
DISCLOSURE BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR IN THE BOARD REPORT U/S 149 (10):
The board of the company consist of 6 Directors, out of which three are independent Directors, one Mana ging Director and one whole Time Director.
All independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of Independence as laid down under Section 149 of the Companies Act. 2013 and SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation.2015 which has been relied on by the company.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCEAND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORTS:
As per Regulation 27(2) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations. 2015. Corporate Governance Report with Auditors' Certificate thereon and Management Discussion and Analysis are given in Annexure B forming part of this Report.
MARKETING:
Your Company has continued manufactunng agreement with Reckit Benckiser India Ltd., for sales of Isabgol Husk based product Fybogel'. Abbot Healthcate Pvt Ltd., for sales of 'FABOLITE' .Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd for sale of Husky Radiant Nutracetical Bangladesh for exports. Rhine Biogemcs Pvt. Ltd for sale of ’Trugol SF Powder' Nutragemx Healthcare Pvt Ltd. for sale of Fibapure Group of product and Appolo Pharmacy for sale of Sat-lsabgol etc. Your Company has also continued manufacturing agreement with Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited for sale of Isabgol Husk based product on third party contract manufacturing.
EXPORT:
During the period under review your company exported Rs..39016106.00 (US$ 470788.40).The Company continued its focus on development of Export Markets, for Albendazole Bolus, Fibron SF Powder and Fibermate (Isabgol based formulations) to supplement the present low domestic demand situation During the current year under review company entered into manufacturing contract with South America based well known Pharmaceuticals Company.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
The report on the Corporate Governance code along with a certificate from the Auditors of the Company regarding the Management Discussion and Analysis Report are annexed to this report
DIRECTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
The Directors confirm:
1. In the preparation of the annual accounts the applicable accounting standards had been followed.
2. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistentlyand made judgment and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affair of the Company at the end of financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period
3. 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 fraudand other irregularities.
4. The company has prepared the attach annual statement for the year ended 31''March, 2024 a going concern basis.
5. The Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such Internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
6. There is proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
DECLARATION FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has received necessary declaration from each Independent Director of the Company under Section 149 (7) of the Companies Act, 2013 that the Independent Directors of the Company meet with the criteria of their Independence laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act.2013.
ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE BOARD AND BOARD COMMITTEES :
The Board carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, of the Independent Directors individually as well as of the working of the Committees of the Board. The evaluation of performance of the Board and its Committees, Independent Directors, Non-Independent Directors and Chairperson carried out by the Board was found to be highly satisfactory. The Board also noted that all the Independent Directors of the Company are fulfilling the criteria of their independence as per the provisions of section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 (1) (b) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM:
Your Company has entered into agreement with National Secunties Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) to enable members to hold shares in Dematerialized form.
LISTING INFORMATION :
The equity shares of the Company are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The listing fees for the year 2023-2024 have been paid to BSE.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
The Promoters and Promoter group have dematerialized88.16% of their shareholding as on date of this report. The Promoters andPromoter Group have finished the dematerialization of their shareholding whatever has been possible.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
Industrial relations remained cordial throughout the year. Your Directors place on record their deep appreciation of the contribution made by the employees at all levels.
DEPOSITS:
The company has not invited or accepted any Deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under.
LOANS. GUARANTEE AND INVESTMENTS:
Pursuant to the Provision of Section 186(4) of the Companies Act, 2013 requiring disclosure in the financial statements of the full particulars of the loan given. Investment made or guarantee given or security provided directly or indirectly, to any person (other than to employees under contractual obligations) or to other body corporate. The company does not make any investment in secunties or give guarantee to any other body corporate. Further, the company has not given any loan to others during the year ended March 31, 2024
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS OF THE COMPANY:
There are no significant and/or material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts of Tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company.
AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The Audit committee of the Comprises of Mr.Jashodaben S. Patel .Thereafter Mrs. Krutiben M Patel, Mr.Jitendra P. Limbachiya and Mr Hasmukh S. Darji and Mr.Mustufa NAjmuddin JodhpurwalaMembers.Themembers of the Audit Committee duly met 5 times in year.
The details of terms of reference of the Audit Committee, number and dates of meetings held, attendance of the Directors and remuneration paid to them are given separately in the attached Corporate Governance Report.
REMUNERATION AND NOMINATION COMMITTEE:
The Remuneration and Nomination committee of the Comprises of Mr. Jashodaben S Patel Thereafter Mrs. Krutiben M Patel and Mr. Jitendra P Limbachiya as Members.The members of the Remuneration and Nomination committee duly met 4 times in year.
The details of terms of reference of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, number and dates of meetings held, attendance of the Directors and remuneration paid to them are given separately in the attached Corporate Governance Report.
STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee of the Comprises of Mrs. Krutiben M. Patel, Mr. Hasmukh S. Darji and Mr.Mustufa NAjmuddin Jodhpurwala as Members.The members of the Stakeholders Relationship Committeeduly met 4 times in year
The details of terms of reference of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee number and dates of meetings held, attendance of the Directors and remuneration paid to them are given separately in the attached Corporate Governance Report.
DIRECTORATE AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
CHANGE IN DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL :
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Ms.. Esha M. Patel (DIN: 10100236) was appointed by the Board of Directors as a Executive Director w.e.f. 17-05-2023 for a period of 3 Years, subject to approval of the Members of the Company in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Further Shri Jashodaben S Patel(DIN 05201715). Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment.
Mr. Jitendra P Limbachiya ( DIN07391184) it is proposed to re-appoint himfor term as an independent Director for a period of five years which shall be starts from the 8thJanuary, 2025 to 7thJanuary, 2030.'’
Mr. Mustufa N Jodhpurwala (DIN09040329) it is proposed to re-appoint himfor term as an independent Director for a period of five years which shall be starts from the 7th February . 2025 to 6* February. 2030."
Mr. Hashmukh S Darji (DIN02416004) it is proposed to-re appoint him for term as an independent Director for a period of five years which shall be starts from the1 J April. 2024 to 31stMarch, 2029 *
PERSONNEL:
There are no employees covered Under Section 197 of the Companies Act. 2013 read withCompanies (Particulars of Employees) Rules. 1975 and hence no informationis required to thisreport.
INTERNAL CONTROL AND ITS ADEQUACY:
The company has adequate Internal controls and processes in place with respect to its financial statements which provides reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements. These controls and processes are driven through various policies, procedures and certifications. The processes and controls are reviewed periodically. The company has a mechanism of testing the controls at regular intervals for their design and operating effectiveness to ascertain the reliability and authenticity of financial information.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYfCSR):
Since the Company's net worth does not exceed Rs.500 crores or Company’s turnover does not exceed Rs.1000 crore or the Company’s net profit does not exceed Rs.5 crore for any financial year, the provisions of section 135 of the Companies Act,2013are not a pplicable to the Company.
PARTICULARS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY ETC.:
Particulars with respect to Conservation of Energy as per Section 134 of tneCompanies Act, 2013 read with the (Disclosures of particulars the Report of Board ofDirectors) Rules. 1988 and forming part of the Directors.
AUDITORS:
IWs. Milind Shah & Company . Chartered Accountants, (FRN: 127734W) has tendered resignation from the post of Statutory Auditor of the Company with effect from October 3, 2023 and to fill the casual vacancy arises due to resignation. M/s. Jain and Golechha, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 119637W) were appointed as a Statutory Auditor of the Company in Extra¬ ordinary General Meeting held on November6. 2023 and that they shall hold office of Statutory Auditors of the Company from the conclusion of Extra ordinary General Meeting held on November 6. 2023 until the conclusion of next Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Company has received certificate under section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 from M/s. Jam and Golechha. Chartered Accountants (FRN: 119637W) signifying that the re¬ appointment if made at the ensuing Annual General Meeting will be within the limits specified.
Accordingly, it is proposed to appoint M's. Jam and Golechha, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 119637W) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for term of three years from F.Y. 2024-25 to F Y 2026-27. The resolution for the said appointment of M/s. Jain and Golechha, Chartered Accountants (FRN; 119637W) being part of the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the members.
OBSERVATIONS OF STATUTORY AUDITORS ON ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31.2024:
M/s Jain and Golechha, Statutory Auditor of the Company has audited books of account of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 and have issued the Auditors' Report thereon. The auditor's report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or Disclaimer
COST AUDITORS & COST AUDIT REPORT:
Pursuant to the directives of the Central Government under the provisions of Section 148(3) of the Companies Act. 2013,the appointment of Cost Auditors is not applicable to the Company.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS:
Pursuant to the provision of Section 204 of the Companies Act 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules. 2014. the Company with the approval of its Board, appointed Mi's. Ajay Parikh & Associates, a firm of Company Secretanes in practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the company for the financial year ended March 31,2024. The Secretarial Audit Report is herewith as annexure. The Secretarial Auditors in their Secretarial Audit Report/in theAnnexure to their Audit Report have not provided with anyqualification.
RESERVATION AND QUALIFICATION ON AUDITOR REPORT:
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 Auditor's Report for the Financial year ended 3T' March. 2024 is annexed herewith for your kind perusal and information.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
All the related party transactions are entered on arm's length basis and are in compliance with the applicable provisions of section 188 of the Companies Act. 2013 There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the company with promoters. Directors or key Managerial Personnel etc which may have potential conflict with the interest of the company at large
The details of the transactions with Related Party are provided In the accompanying financial statements in Form AOC-2 enclosed as Annexure D.
PBEVENTipjLO^
The Company has formulated a Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Woikplace for prevention, prohibition and redressa! of sexual harassment at workplace in accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention. Prohibition and Redrossal) Act. 2013 (hereinafter referred to as "Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act") Internal Complaints Committees have also been set up to redress any such complaints received The Company iscommltted to providing a safe and conducive work environment to all of its employees and associates The Companyporiodically conducts sessions for employees across the organization to build awareness about the Policy and theprovisions of Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act.
No Complaints of sexual harassment were received during the Financial year 2023-24 by the Company
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has put in place adequate effective system and man power for the purposes of risk Management by formulating risk management policy of the Company.
INSURANCE:
All the properties of the Company including Building, Plant & Machinery, Stock and Stores have been adequately insured.
CASH FLOW STATEMENT:
As required by amended Clause 32 of the Listing Agreement a Cash Flow Statement is appended.
FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION:
The Company has devised a policy for performance evaluationof Independent directors. Board, Committees Aindividualdirectors which includes criteria for performance evaluation of executive directors & non executive directors.Boardof directors have expressed their satisfaction with theevaluation process.
DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES:
The Company has formulated a Policy to establish a vigil mechanism for Directors and employees of the Companyto report concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the company's code of conduct.
APPRECIATION:
Your Directors express their sincere thanks for the co operation and assistance receivedfrom Dena Bank. Your Directors also express their gratitude to the investors.Employees, Agents. Dealers and Consumers of the Company for their valuable supportand continued confidence report in the company.
By order of the Board
PLACE: Sidhpur Smt. Jashodaben S. Patel
DATE:17.05.2024 (CHAIRMAN)
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