To
The Members,
AHIMSA INDUSTRIES LIMITED AHMEDABAD
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company and the accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2016.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
_(Amount in Rs.)
Particulars
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2015-2016
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2014-2015
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Total Revenue
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608806639.31
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327666777
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Profit /(Loss) Before Tax
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21382305.83
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(7573994)
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Less: Current Tax
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(6665957)
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0.00
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Deferred Tax
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3678183
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(579367)
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Profit /(Loss) after Taxation
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18394531.83
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(8153156)
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Less: tax paid for earlier years
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0.00
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0.00
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Profit /(Loss) after Taxation
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18394531.83
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(8153156)
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Balance carried to Balance Sheet
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18394531.83
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(8153156)
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS AND OPERATION
The Key highlights pertaining to the business of the company for the year 2015-16 and period subsequent there to have been given hereunder:
- The total income of the Company during the financial year 2015-16 was Rs. 608806639.31 against the income of Rs. 327666777 in the previous financial year 2014-15.
- The total expenditure during the year was Rs. 587424333.48 against Rs. 33391028 in the previous year 2014-15. The Profit/(Loss) after tax for the year under review at Rs. 18394531.83 was likewise higher than that of loss in the previous year of Rs. 8153156.
- The Directors trust that the shareholders will find the performance of the company for financial year 2015-16 to be satisfactory. The Earning Per Share (EPS) of the company is 3.90 per share.
-Initial Public issue of Rs. 15180000 (Rupees one Crore Fifty-one Lacs eighty Thousand only) divided 1518000 (Fifteen lacs Eighteen Thousand) equity shares of Rs. 10 each as on 9th October, 2015. Due to Initial Public Offer, Paid up Share capital of the Company is increased from Rs. 39559900 to Rs. 54739900.
DIVIDEND
With a view to provide a cushion for any financial contingencies in the future and to strengthen the financial position of the Company, your Directors have decided not to recommend any dividend for the period under review.
RESERVES
During the current financial year our Company has gained a net profit of Rs.
608806639.31 as against the loss of Rs 8153156 in P.Y. 2014-15, your Directors have transferred Rs. 24064551.83 to Reserve for strengthen the financial position of the Company in nearest future.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
For sustained growth in the future, Company wants to rely on the main businesses of company; there is no change in the nature of the business of the Company during the year.
CHANGE OF NAME
The Company has changed its name from “AHIMSA INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED” to “AHIMSA INDUSTRIES LIMITED” with effect from 25th May, 2015. The change of name was approved by the members in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the Company held on 27th April, 2015.The Registrar of Companies, Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Haveli has, on 25th May, 2015, issued the new certificate of incorporation recording the change in the name of the Company.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 7,50,00,000 (Rupees Seven Crore Fifty lacs only) divided into 75,00,000 (Seventy-Five lacs) equity shares of Rs. 10 each.
The Paid up share capital of the Company is increased from Rs. 3,95,59,900 (Rupees Three Crore Ninety-Five Lacs Fifty-Nine Thousand Nine hundred only) divided 39,55,990 (Thirty-Nine lacs Fifty-Five Thousand Nine hundred and Ninety) equity shares of 10/- each to Rs. 5,47,39,900 (Rupees Five Crore Forty-Seven lacs thirty-Nine thousand Nine hundred only) divided into 54,73,990 (Fifty-Four lacs Seventy-Three Thousand Nine hundred and Ninety) equity shares of Rs. 10 each due to Initial Public issue of Rs. 1,51,80,000 (Rupees one Crore Fifty-one Lacs eighty Thousand only) divided 15,18,000 (Fifteen lacs Eighteen Thousand) equity shares of Rs. 10 each as on 9th October, 2015.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There are material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the company have occurred between the end of the financial year of the company to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report as given below:
- The Company has appointed one additional Director.
- The Company has taken note of resignation of Ms. Gajara J. Joshi (Membership No. A37875) as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
- The Company has appointed Ms. Poonam P. Panchal (Membership No. A44616) Company Secretary and Compliance Officer under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
- The Company has taken note of resignation of M/s K. H. Trivedi & Co. (FRN: 111054), Statutory Auditor's of Company under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
- The Company has appointed M/s Mistry and Shah (Firm Registration No 1227O2W), Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors of Company under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
- The Company has appointed Mr. Nitesh P. Shah (Membership No. A35681), practicing Company Secretary as Secretarial Auditor of Company under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATION IN FUTURE
No significant and material orders were passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals which affect the going concern status and future operation of the Company.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
- DIRECTOR RITIRED BY ROTATION
Mrs. Sneha A. Gandhi (DIN: 00654675), Director of the Company retires from office by rotation in accordance with the requirement of the Companies Act, 2013 and being eligible, offers herself for reappointment.
- APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR
There is an appointment of following Directors in the composition of the Board of Directors of the company as given below:-
Sr. No
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Name
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Designation
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1.
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Kiritkumar Harishankar Trivedi
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Director
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Appointment of Mr. Kiritkumar H. Trivedi as a Director of Company in the meeting of Board of Directors to be held on 26th May, 2016.
-CHANGES IN KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
-The Company take note of Resignation of following Key Managerial Personnel
Sr. No
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Name of the Key Managerial Personnel
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Designation
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1.
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Gajara Jagirambhai Joshi
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Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
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Resignation of Ms. Gajara J. Joshi (Membership No. A37875) as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Company as on 4th April, 2016.
-The Company has appointed following Key Managerial Personnel.
Sr. No
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Name of the Key Managerial Personnel
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Designation
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1.
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Poonam Pravinbhai Panchal
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Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
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Appointment of Ms. Poonam P. Panchal (Membership No. A44616) as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Company in the meeting of Board of Directors held on 26th May, 2016.
DISCLOSURE OF REMUNERATION OF EMPLOYEES COVERED UNDER RULE 5(2) OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014:
The provisions of Rule 5(2) & (3) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 requiring particulars of the employees in receipt of remuneration in excess of Rs.60 lacs per year to be disclosed in the Report of Board of Directors are not applicable to the Company as none of the employees was in receipt of remuneration in excess of Rs.60 lacs during the financial year 2015-16.
The information required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in the Statement annexed herewith as Annexure I.
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of the Company met 11 times during the year on 27/04/2015, 27/05/2015, 23/06/2015, 24/06/2015, 15/07/2015, 23/07/2015, 18/08/2015, 30/09/2015, 07/12/2015, 12/01/2016 and 01/03/2016 in respect of which proper notices were given and the proceedings were properly recorded, signed and maintained in the Minutes book kept by the Company for the purpose. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013
Name of Directors
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Category
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Meetings held during the tenure of the Directors
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Meetings Attended
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Attendance at the last AGM held on 30th September, 2015
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No. of committee/ membership in which he/she is a member and Chairperson
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Mr. Ashutosh D. Gandhi
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Promoter / Managing Director
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11
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11
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Yes
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None
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Mrs. Sneha A. Gandhi
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Whole-time
Director
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11
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11
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Yes
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None
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Mr. Ashish N. Shah
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Independent &Non- Executive Director
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11
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11
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Yes
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Chairman in two Committee. Member in four Committee
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Mr. Bhadresh A. T rivedi
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Independent &Non- Executive Director
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8
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8
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Yes
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Chairman in two Committee. Member in four Committee
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Mr. Jignesh A. Shah
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Non Executive Director
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11
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11
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Yes
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Member in three Committee.
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MEETING OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
The members of Audit Committee met one time during the year on 13th January, 2016 after conversion of Company from Private Company to Public Company as per provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable provisions.
Mr. Ashish N. Shah (00089075) is chairman of Audit Committee.
Members
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Category
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Meetings held during the tenure of the Directors
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Meetings attended
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Mr. Ashish N. Shah
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Independent &Non-Executive Director
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1
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1
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Mr. Bhadresh A. Trivedi
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Independent &Non-Executive Director
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1
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1
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Mr. Jignesh A. Shah
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Non-Executive Director
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1
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1
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MEETING OF NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The members of Nomination and Remuneration Committee met one time during the year on 13th January, 2016 after conversion of Company from Private Company to Public Company as per provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable provisions.
Mr. Ashish N. Shah (00089075) is chairman of Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Members
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Category
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Meetings held during the tenure of the Directors
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Meetings attended
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Mr. Ashish N. Shah
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Independent &Non-Executive Director
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1
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1
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Mr. Bhadresh A. Trivedi
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Independent &Non-Executive Director
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1
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1
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Mr. Jignesh A. Shah
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Non-Executive Director
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1
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1
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MEETING OF STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
The members of Stakeholder Relationship Committee met one time during the year on 13th January, 2016 after conversion of Company from Private Company to Public Company as per provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable provisions.
Mr. Bhadresh A. Trivedi (DIN: 07218969) is the Chairman of Stakeholder Relationship Committee.
Members
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Category
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Meetings held during the tenure of the Directors
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Meetings attended
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Mr. Ashish N. Shah
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Independent &Non-Executive Director
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1
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1
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Mr. Bhadresh A. Trivedi
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Independent &Non-Executive Director
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1
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1
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Mr. Jignesh A. Shah
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Non-Executive Director
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1
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1
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MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The independent directors of company met one time during the year on 13th January, 2016 after conversion of Company from Private Company to Public Company as per Regulation 24 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Mr. Bhadresh A. Trivedi (DIN: 07218969) is the Chairman of Independent Directors Meeting.
Members
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Category
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Meetings held during the tenure of the Directors
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Meetings attended
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Mr. Ashish N. Shah
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Independent &Non-Executive
Director
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1
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1
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Mr. Bhadresh A. Trivedi
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Independent &Non-Executive Director
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1
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1
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BOARD 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, Stakeholder Relationship Committees and takes care of recommendation made by independent directors.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
A declaration by both Independent Directors that they meet the criteria of independence as provided in sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 shall be enclosed as Annexure II and III.
An independent director shall hold office for a term up to five consecutive years on the Board of a Company, but shall be eligible for reappointment for next five years on passing of a special resolution by the Company and disclosure of such appointment in the Board's report.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, framed a Policy for selection, appointment and remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel, including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, and independence of Directors. More details of the same are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
NAMES OF THE COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
At the end of the financial year under review none of the company have become or ceased to be subsidiaries, joint ventures or associate companies.
AUDITORS
1. STUTORY AUDITOR
The Company in its Board Meeting held on 2nd April, 2016 appointed M/s Mistry and Shah (Firm Registration No 122702W),Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors of the Company to fill the Casual Vacancy caused by the resignation of M/s K. H. Trivedi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad bearing FRN : 111054W . The appointed Statutory Auditor has hold office from the board meeting held on 2nd April, 2016 to 21st Annual General Meeting subject to Re-appointment from the conclusion of 21st AGM until the conclusion of the 26th consecutive AGM. However, their terms of appointment and remuneration shall be ratified by the members of the Company in this AGM.
-AUDITORS’ REPORT
The notes on financial statement referred to in the auditor's report are self-explanatory. There is no qualification, reservation or adverse remarks or disclaimer made by the auditors in their report and do not call for any further explanation/comment from the board.
2. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
In terms of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made there under, Mr. Nitesh P. Shah, Practicing Company Secretary have been appointed as a Secretarial Auditors of the Company in the meeting of Board of Director held on 26th May, 2016. The report of the Secretarial Auditors is enclosed as Annexure V to this report. The report is self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. Annexure IV
3. INTERNAL AUDIT & CONTROLS
The Company continues to engage Ms. Pooja Shah, Chartered Accountant as Internal Auditor of Company. During the year, the Company continued to implement her suggestions and recommendations to improve the control environment. Their scope of work includes review of processes for safeguarding the assets of the Company, review of operational efficiency, effectiveness of systems and processes, and assessing the internal control strengths in all areas. Internal Auditor's findings are discussed with the process owners and suitable corrective actions taken as per the directions of Audit Committee on an ongoing basis to improve efficiency in operations.
REPORTING ON SUSTAINABILITY
We are continuously striving to promote better and more effective sustainability policy and practices. In order to ensure transparent communication of our sustainability efforts to all our stakeholders we have made conscious efforts through technology innovation and effective communication and transparency.
VIGIL MECHANISM
In pursuant to the provisions of section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, a Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns has been established and Chairman of Audit Committee has responsible for issue pertaining to same.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
A statement indicating development and implementation of a risk management policy for the Company including identification therein of elements of risk, if any, this in the opinion of the Board may threaten the existence of the company.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
As required pursuant to section 92(3) oftheCompaniesAct,2013 and rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an extract of annual return in MGT 9 as a part of this Annual Report as ANNEXURE V.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
The Company's internal control systems are adequate and commensurate with the nature and size of the Company and it ensures:
- Timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Optimum utilization, efficient monitoring, timely maintenance and safety of its assets.
- Compliance with applicable laws, regulations and management policies.
DEPOSITS
The Company has neither accepted/invited any deposits u/s 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the period, nor there any outstanding deposit of earlier years within the meaning of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The particulars of Loans, guarantees or investments made under Section 186 are furnished hereunder:
Details of Loans:________
SR No
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Date of making loan
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Details of Borrower
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Amount
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Purpose for which the loan is to be utilize d by the recipient
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Time period for which it is given
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Date of Board Resolution
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Date of Special Resolution (if required )
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Rate of Interest
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Security
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NA
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Details of Investments:
SR No
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Date of investment
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Details of Investee
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Amount
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Purpose for which the proceeds from investment is proposed to be utilized by the recipient
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Date of Board Resolution
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Date of Special Resolution (if required)
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Expected rate of return
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NA
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Details of Guarantee / Security Provided:
SR No
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Date of providing security/guarantee
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Details
Of recipient
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Amount
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Purpose for which the security/guarantee is proposed to be utilized by the recipient
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Date of Board Resolution
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Date of Special Resolution (if require d)
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Commission'
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NA
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PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH THE RELATED PARTIES
The particulars of every contract or arrangements entered into by the Company with related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arm's length transactions under third proviso thereto shall be disclosed in Form No. AOC-2. As Annexure VI
DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
There was no case filled during the year, under the sexual harassment of women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition &Redresser) Act, 2013. Further Company ensures that there is a healthy and safe atmosphere for every women employee at the workplace and made the necessary policies for safe and secure environment for women employee.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information in accordance with the provisions of Section 134 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 regarding conservation of energy, and technology absorption are furnished hereunder in Annexure VII
HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The Company is pleased to report that during the year under reporting, the industrial relations were cordial.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 134(3)(c) and (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, it is hereby confirmed:
- that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
- that 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 the profit or loss of the Company for the period ended 31.03.2016;
- that 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;
- that the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
- that 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.
- that 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.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Details regarding Corporate Governance Report of the Company regarding compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance pursuant to SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 with stock exchanges is annexed herewith as Annexure - VIII
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record the appreciation of the valuable contribution and dedication shown by the employees of the Company, RTA, Auditors and Practicing Company Secretary which have contributed to the successful management of the Company's affairs.
The Directors also take this opportunity to thank all the stakeholders, Investors, Clients, Banks, Government, Regulatory Authorities and Stock Exchange for their continued support.
By Order of the Board of Directors
AHIMSA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Ashutosh Damubhai Gandhi
Place: Ahmedabad Managing Director
Date: 26th May, 2016 DIN:00654563
Sneha Ashutosh Gandhi
Place: Ahmedabad Whole time Director
Date: 26th May, 2016 DIN:00654675
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