Your Directors have pleasure in presenting Company's 42* Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31-, 2024.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS (Rs. In Lakhs
Income from Operations
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Other Income
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TIM
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Profit before Interest and Depreciation
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55.12
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Less: Interest
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4.72
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Depreciation
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T25
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Tax Expenses (including Deferred Tax)
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13.07
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Profit aftertax
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34.04
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Other Comprehensive lncome/(Loss)
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Total Comprehensive lncome/(Loss)
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304
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2. HIGHLIGHTS OF PEFORMANCE
During the year, the Company's working resulted in profit before interest and depreciation of Rs 55.12 Lacs. After adjustment of Interest, depreciation and tax, the year resulted in profit of Rs. 34.04 lakhs as compared to the profit of Rs. 19.48 lakhs in the previous year. The Company's assessment under Income Tax Act, 1961 is completed uptoA.Y. 2023-24 and there was no outstanding demand.
Indian Accounting Standards (lnd-AS)-IFRS Converged Standards.
The Company has adopted Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS) with effect from 1st April, 2017 pursuant to Ministry of Corporate Affairs' notification of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standard) Rules, 2015 and the Annual Accounts of 2023-24, has been drawn in termsof provisions of the Ind-AS.
Future Outlook:
The present lease agreements of God owns of the Company given on rent are upto 31.05.2025 but themanagement expectspossibilities of its further renewal.
3. TRANSFERTO RESERVES
The Company has retained the amount of Rs. 34.04 lakhs in the Profit and Loss Account and no amount has been transferred to General Reserve.
4. DIVIDEND
During the year, the Board of Directors do not recommend any dividend on Equity shares
5. SHARE CAPITAL
The Company's Authorized Capital remains unchanged at Rs. 200 Lakhs. The Paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on the date of Balance Sheet stands unchangedat Rs. 85,01,000/- (comprisingof8,50,100 Equity shares of Rs. 101- each).
6. FD(ED DEPOSITS
Your Company has not invited any deposits during the financial year under review.
7. SUBSIDIARIES
Your Company does not have any subsidiary within the meaning of the Companies Act, 2013 During the financial year ended 31- March 2024, no entity became or ceased to be the subsidiary, joint venture or associateof the Company.
8. DIRECTORS ANDKEYMANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
a. In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder, Mr. Vishwa Nath Khandelwal (DIN: 00161893), Whole-time Director(Finance) & CFO retires by rotation atthe ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment to the Board.
During the Financial Year 2023-24 there were following changes in the composition of Board of Directors:-
Mr. Alul Bagla, Independent director of the Company has resigned from the Board of Directors w.e.f 30" September 2023 due to his pre-occupation and other personal commitments. The Board has appointed Mr. Prakhar Pandey as an additional directorinthe capacity of Independent Direct orw.e.f. 12" August2023 fora period of five years, whose appointment was approved by the shareholders in their Annual General Meeting held on23- September, 2023.
Pursuant to the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2019, all Independent Directors have registered their name in the data bankof Independent Directors.
During the current year, Mrs. Rekha Kejriwal and Mr. Ashok Gupta shall cease to be directors on the dateof ensuing Annual General Meeting forthe calendar year 2024 on completion of their second term.
The Board has appointed Mrs. Surabhi Tuli and Mr. Gopesh Sahu as an additional director in the capacity of Independent Director W.e.f 12* August, 2024, whose appointment is subject to approval in the ensuing AGM tobe held on28" September, 2024 in order to fill the vacancy which shall occur due to the cessation of Mrs. Rekha Kejriwal and Mr Ashok Gupta fromthe same post in theensuing AGM.
All Independent Directors have given declarations of compliance of Rule 6(1) & (2) of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 as amended along with the declaration that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
b. Ms. Satyansha Dubey has resigned from the position of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f 31.08.2024 and the board took note of the same in its meeting held on 12.08.2024. The Board places on record its appreciation for the efforts and contribution received from Ms. Satyansha Dubey during her tenure as the Company SecretaryandComplanceOfficerof the Company.
c. Mrs. Nida Khatoon, a qualified Company Secretary has been appointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officerof the Company w.e.f 02.09.2024 and the board took note of the same in its meeting held on 12.08.2024. She shall be joining as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer w.e.f 02.09.2024 in place of Ms. Satyansha Dubey who has resigned from the same post w.e.f 31.08.2024.The aforesaid appointment has been made pursuant to a detailed evaluation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee members and their unanimous recommendation tothe Board.
d. Mr. Dinesh Khandelwal (DIN: 00161831), Whole-time Directa (Finance) & CFO; Mr. Vishwa Nath Khandelwal (DIN: 00161893), Whole time Director (Wbrks) and Ms. Satyansha Dubey, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company fa the F.Y. 2023-24. Mrs. Nida Khatoon shall hold the position of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer w.e.f 02.09.2024 subsequent tothe resignation of Ms. Satyansha Dubey from the same post
9. BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013; the Nomination and Remuneration Committee famulated the criteria fa evaluation of the perfamanceof the Board of Directors, Its various Committees constituted as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and individual directas. Based on that, the Board of Directas carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance and of its various Committees viz. Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholder Relationship Committee and Committee of Directors and expressed their satisfaction with its p erf am a nee and p erf am a nee of its Committees The Board of Directas also evaluated the perfamance of individual Director on the basis of self-appraisal and expressed their satisfactory performance. The Board of Directas also carried out an annual perfamance evaluation of its Independent Directas and expressed their satisfaction withtheir functioning/performance.
In tarns of Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013, the Independent Directas also convened a separate meeting for this purpose and evaluated the perfamance of Chairman and Non- Independent Directas.
10. REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board of Directas on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has framed a policy whch lays down a framework in relation to remuneration of Directas, Key Managaial Personnel and Senia Management of the Company. The Policy covers the critaia fa selection and appointment of Board Members and senior management and their remuneration. The Company's Remuneration Policy is based on the principles of (i) Pay fa Responsibility and Duties, (i) Pay fa Potential and (iii) Pay fa growth of the Company.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is vested with powas to determine yearly increments/salary increase of Executive Directas/ KMPs and one level below based on their performance and contribution towards profitability and sustainability of Company. Non Executive Directors are paid only sitting fee which is decided by Nomination & Remuneration Committee.
11. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company's business at present is limited to leasing out the godowns which have limited risk As leasing to a renowned corporate entity has little risk.
12.INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The Company has an adequate system of intanal control relating to purchase,'repairs & maintenance items commensurate with the size of the Company and nature of its business. The Company has also Internal Control System for speedy compilation of Accounts and Management Information Repats and to comply with applicable laws and regulations. The Company has a well defined aganizational structure, authaity levels and internal rules and regulations for conducting business transactions suitable to the size of the business.
The Company has already formed an Audit Committee which met four times in a year. Audit Committee also ensures proper compliance with the provisions of The Companies Act, 2013 and also reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control environment and monitors implementation of internal audit recommendations. Besides the above, Audit Committee is actively engaged in overseeing financial disclosures and in reviewngyourCom party's risk management policies.
13.INTERNAL FINANCE CONTROLS
In accordance with Section 134(5) (e) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has Intanal Financial Controls Policy by means of policies and procedures commensurate with the size & nature of its operations and pertaining to financial reporting In accordance with Rule 8(5) (vii) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, it s haeby confirmed that the Internal Financial Controls are adequate with reference to the financial statements.
14. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has a Whistle Blowa Policy to report genuine concerns a grievances detrimental to the interest of the Company. The Whistle Blowa Policy/Vigil Mechanism has been posted onthe website ofthe Company
15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions that were entered intodurhg the financialyear were on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business and the provisions of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 are not attracted. Thae are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promotas, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel a other designated pasons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. Thus, disclosure in Form AOC-2 was not required. Details of transactions made are disclosed in financial statements. All related party transactions are presented to the Audit Committee and the Board. Omnibus approval of Audit Committee was obtained for the transactions which are foreseen and repetitive in nature.
16.STATUTORY A UDI TORS AN DTHFIRRF PORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made there under M/s. P.L. Tandon & Co., Kanpur, Chartered Accountants, (ICAI Registration No 000186C) were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office for five consecutive years starting from the conclusion of the 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 24, 2022 until the conclusion of the 45th AGMofthe Company to be held in year 2027.
No frauds are reported by auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 in theAuditors' Report forthefinancial Year ended3l” March, 2024.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or disclaimer made in the Auditors' Report for the financial year ended 31- March, 2024 which requires any clarification or explanation by the Board of Directors.
The Auditors' Report is enclosedwith the financial statements in thisAnnual Report. 17.SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of The Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made there under, M/s. Banthia & Co, Practicing Company Secretary (CP No 1405), Kanpur, were appointed to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the year ended 31-March, 2024.The Practicing Company Secretary has submitted his Report on the secretarial audit which is annexed as Annexure I to this Directors' Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any adverse observation or qualification requiring explanation or comments from the Board under Section 134(3) (f) of the Companies Act, 2013. Further, he has been duly re-appointed to conduct the Secretarial audit of the company for the Financial Year 2024-25.
18. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BYAUDITORS Pursuantto the provisions of Section 143(12)oftheCompaniesAct, 2013. no instance of fraud has been reported by the auditors against the Company.
19. DIRECTORS* RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuantto Section 134(5)ofthe CompamesAct 2013, your Directors confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed with no material departure:
b) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true andfair view of the stateof affairs of theCompany at the end of the financial year and ofthe profit ofthe Company for the same period;
c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions ofthe Companies Act, 2013 fa safeguarding the assets ofthe Company and fa preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities,
d) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) they have laid down internal financial controls in the Company that are adequate and are operating effectively; and
f) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that these are adequate and are operating effectively.
20. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There are no material changes or commlments made by the Company affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of financial year and date of the Report.
21. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS ORCOURTS OR TRIBUNAL
No significant and material orders have been passed by any Regulator a Court a Tribunal impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in future. On reassessment of VAT cases For F.Y.2016-17& 2017-18, tax liability of 24.24 Lacs has been assessed and adjusted against VAT refund due. The Company has filed appeal in the matter before appropriate/competent authority. The Hon'ble Apex Court in similar matter/ facts has ruled against the GST Department Hence all claims of GST are extinguished and Company expects to get refund after the Department finalizes the cases.
CHANGE INTHE NATURE OF BUSINESS
The Company had closed manufacturing operations in 2018. During the F.Y. 2021 -22 all the plant and machineries and stores and spare parts have been sold. It has leased out all godowns at year end of the Company situated at Akrampur-Magarwara, Distt. Unnao. This continued fa 2023-24 22.STATUTORY DISCLOSURES: i. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is exempted from compliance of Corporate Governance provisions as per SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015. iL ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3Ha) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 the Annual Return as on 31' March, 2024 is available on the website ofthe Company and can be accessed atwww.khandelwalextractions.conVannouncements.html. in. MEETINGS OFTHE BOARD AND COMM ITTEES HELD DURING THE YEAR
a. The Board of Directas met four times during the year on 27 05.2023,12.08.2023,
08.11.2023 and 10.02.2024. Allthe Directorswere present in all the meetings.
b. The Audit Committee famed under Section 177 of Companies Act, 2013, consisting of Mr. Ashok Gupta, Chairman; Mr. Atul Bagla and Mr. KN.Khandelwal met four times during the year on 27.05.2023, 12.08.2023, 08.11.2023 and 10.02 2024. All the members were present in allthe meetings. PrakharPandeywasappointedw.e.f.
12.08.2023 and attended all meetings thereafter
c. During the year, Nomination and Remuneration Committee consisting of Mr. Ashok Gupta, Chairman; Mr. Atul Bagla and Mr. K.N. Khandelwal met one time during the year on 12.08 2023. All the members of the said committee were present in the meeting.
d. The Stake Holders Relationship Committee consisting of Mr. Ashok Gupta, Chairman; Mr. K.N. Khandelwal and Mr. Dinesh Khandelwal met once on
23.03.2024 to take note of investa complaints/grievances. All the members of the said committee were present in the meeting.
e. Independent Directors held a meeting on 23.032024 to assess /evaluate the performance of Chairman and Non-independent Directors and concluded their satisfaction ontheir perfamances.
h. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Corporate Social Responsibility is notapplicabletothe Company.
V. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 186: LOANS AND INVESTMENTS
Loans and investments were made for deployment of surplus funds which are within the
limits as prescribed u/s 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. Details are given in financial
statements annexed in the Annual Report for F.Y 2023-24.
vL CONSERVATION OFENERGY
NotAppficable.
vil TECH NO LOGY ABSORPTION NotAppli cable.
via IMPORTS / EXPORTS AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
There was no import/export and no faeign exchange earnings and outgo incurred during theyear under review.
ix. REMUNERATION RAID TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNAL
Details of remuneration paid to Directors, KMPs are given in Form No. MGT-7 (copy of which is available on the website ofthe Company). Further, details as required under Rule 5(1) of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personneli Rules 2014 read with section 197(12) of the Act, are same as perprevious year. The Board appointed Mr. Prakhar Pandeyas an additional director in the capacity of Independent Directa w.e.f 12.08.2023 on the recommendations of Nomination and Remuneration Committee. He was entitled to sitting fees as decided by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Non-executive Directas have been paid only sitting fees.
There was no employee getting salary in excess of the lim it as specified under Rule 5(2) of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014 read with section 197 (12) of the Act throughout or part ofthe year under review.
X. SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
No complaint has been received under the afaesaid Act during the year under reference.
23. ENVIRONMENT ANDSAFETY
In the present business there is no generation of pollution of any sort. Security personnel are duly employed fa safety of godowns/assets.
24. LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES
The Equity shares continue to be listed with BSE Ltd. The Company has paid the Annual Listing fee fa the year 2023-24 tothe said stock exchange.
25. DEM ATE RIAL IS ATI ON OF SHARES/APPOINTMENTOF RTA
The Company has necessary arrangements with National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) to enable the shareholders to demateralize their shareholding in the Company fa which they may contact the Depository Participant of the above Depository. The Company's I SIN No. is INE687W01010.
M/s Alankit Assignments Limited, New Delhi continues as its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) fa providing services in respect of transfer and dematerialization of securities of theCompany with NSDL/CDSL.
26. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The present leasing agreements of Godowns of the Company on rent are upto May 2025 and management expects fa extension/renewal ofthe agreement.
2/.COMPLIANCE Wl IH APPLICABLE SECRETARIAL SIANDAKD The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards, SS-1 on Meetings of the Board of Directas and SS-2, SS-3 and SS-4 on General Meetings and Board Meeting issued bythe Instituteof Company Secretaries of India.
28. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Your Directors thank all the Stakeholders including employees for their continued support to your Company.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Place: Kanpur KNKSpLZ
Date: 12.08.2024
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