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EQUITY - MARKET SCREENER

Sudal Industries Ltd
Industry :  Aluminium and Aluminium Products
BSE Code
ISIN Demat
Book Value()
506003
INE618D01015
-110.321376
NSE Symbol
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Mar.Cap( Cr.)
N.A
0
4.56
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10
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As on: Mar 27, 2023 04:17 PM

To

The Members,

Sudal Industries Limited

Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the Forty Second (42nd) Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2021.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

The Company's performance during the year ended 31st March, 2021 as compared to the previous financial year, is summarized below:

Particulars For the financial year ended 31st March, 2021 For the financial year ended 31st March, 2020
Total Revenue 8222.72 9201.17
Earnings before interest, depreciation and tax 669.49 -495.43
Less: Interest and Finance Charges 1739.04 1550.93
Less: Depreciation 291.39 302.67
Profit/(Loss) Before Exceptional Item and Taxation -1360.98 -2349.03
Exceptional Item 0 -341.55
Less: Provisions for Current Tax 0 0
Less: Provision for Deferred Tax 0 0
Less :Provision for tax for earlier year -21.82 -167.88
Profit/(Loss) after Tax -1382.79 -2858.46
Other comprehensive income 0.72 1.21
Total comprehensive income for the year -1382.07 -2857.25

OPERATIONS AND RESULTS:

The plant remained closed from 23rd March, 2020 to 17th May, 2020 due to outbreak of Covid-19 virus. The Government had declared and implemented several revival packages to spur the demand. Though the Company's turnover was lower compared to last year but due to the cost cutting measures and change in raw material procurement process, the Company was able to earn profits before Interest and Depreciation as compared to loss in previous year. Even the Net Loss after tax has substantially stood reduced.

There was no change in the nature of business during the year under review.

DIVIDEND:

Considering the loss in the current financial year and accumulated losses, your Directors have not recommended any dividend for the financial year under review.

TRANSFER TO RESERVES:

In view of loss incurred during the year under review, the Board of Directors has not recommended transfer of any amount to reserves.

RECOVERY PROCESS BY CANARA BANK AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTION/UNSECURED CREDITORS.

Canara Bank (Syndicate Bank merged with Canara Bank), have initiated recovery process of dues under SARFAESI Act, 2002 and continue to have symbolic possession of the manufacturing facility. Further in May, 2021 another Financial Institution has approached the NCLT for recovery of their dues. The Company is in the process of negotiation and expect to convince the lender bank/ institution/unsecured creditors for the settlement of their dues reasonably.

REPORT ON PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES:

During the year under review, your Company did not have any subsidiary, associate and joint venture company.

DEPOSITS:

The Company has not accepted or renewed any amount falling within the purview of provisions of Section 73 of the Companies Act 2013 ("the Act") read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014 during the year under review.

DISCLOSURES UNDER SECTION 134(3)(i) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:

Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, no material changes and commitments have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company and date of this report which could affect the Company's financial position.

INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:

The Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements as designed and implemented by the Company are adequate. During the year under review, no material or serious observation has been received from the Internal Auditors of the Company for inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.

SIGNIFICANT OR MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL:

No orders have been passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal which can have impact on the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.

PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS/ ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:

The details of transactions/contracts/arrangements entered by the Company with related party / parties as defined under the provisions of Section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013, during the financial year under review, are furnished in Annexure I and forms part of this Report.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, INVESTMENTS AND SECURITIES:

Full particulars of loans, guarantees, investments and securities provided during the financial year under review along with the purposes for which such loans, guarantees and securities are proposed to be utilized by the recipients thereof, has been furnished in Note No. 3 which forms part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2021.

DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 43(a)(ii) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:

The Company has not issued any shares with differential rights and hence no information as per provisions of Section 43(a)(ii) of the Act read with Rule 4(4) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.

DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 54(1)(d) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:

The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the year under review and hence no information as per provisions of Section 54(1)(d) of the Act read with Rule 8(13) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.

DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 62(1)(b) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:

The Company has not issued any equity shares under Employees Stock Option Scheme during the year under review and hence no information as per provisions of Section 62(1)(b) of the Act read with Rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.

DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 67(3) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:

During the year under review, there were no instances of non-exercising of voting rights in respect of shares purchased directly by employees under a scheme pursuant to Section 67(3) of the Act read with Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:

Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Management Discussion and Analysis Report is attached and marked as Annexure VII, forms part of this Report.

MATTERS RELATED TO DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL: BOARD OF DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

During the year under review there were no changes in the Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.

In accordance with the provisions of the Act, none of the Independent Directors are liable to retire by rotation. As per the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Shyantanu S Chokhani (DIN: 02444142), is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. Necessary proposal for his appointment has been included in the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.

DECLARATIONS BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 confirming their independence vis--vis the Company.

In the opinion of the Board, each of the Independent Director possess requisite integrity, expertise, and experience for acting as an Independent Director of the Company.

All the Independent Directors who are required to undertake the online proficiency self-assessment test as contemplated under Rule 6(4) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, have complied with the same.

DISCLOSURES RELATED TO BOARD, COMMITTEES AND POLICIES:

a. BOARD MEETINGS:

The Board of Directors met 5 times during the financial year ended 31st March 2021 in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder.

The dates on which the Board of Directors met during the financial year under review are as under: 30th July, 2020 26th August, 2020 16th September, 2020* 11th November, 2020 12th February, 2021

*Board Meeting convened on 14th September, 2021 was adjourned to 16th September, 2021.

The time interval between two Board meetings did not exceed the maximum permissible limit prescribed under the Act and applicable laws.

b. DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2021 the Board of Directors hereby confirms that:

in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;

such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently except provisions of IND-AS to the extent became applicable for first time and the Directors 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 as on 31 March, 2021 and of the loss of the Company for the year;

proper and sufficient care was taken 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;

the annual accounts of the Company have been prepared on a going concern basis;

internal financial controls have been laid down to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

c. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:

Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Directors reconstituted in accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Act.

The composition of the said Committee as on 31st March, 2021 was as under:

Sr. No Particulars Members
1 Mr. Jal Thanawala Independent – N.E.D* (Chairman)
2 Ms Neha Dhuru Independent Woman Director (Member)
3 Mr. Sudarshan Chokhani Managing Director (Member)

The Board has in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, formulated the policy setting out the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and policy relating to remuneration for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees.

Major criteria defined in the policy framed for appointment of and payment of remuneration to the Directors of the Company, are as under:

? Minimum Qualification

? Positive Attributes

? Independence

? Experience

The Policy is also available on the Company's web-site i.e. www.sudal.co.in.

The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.

d. AUDIT COMMITTEE:

The Audit Committee of Directors constituted under the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 confirms the compliance of the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. The composition of the Audit Committee is in conformity with the provisions of the said section.

The Audit Committee as on 31st March, 2021 comprised of:

Sr. No Particulars Members
1 Mr. Jal Thanawala Independent – N.E.D* (Member)
2 Mr. Sudarshan Chokhani Managing Director (Member)
3 Ms Neha Dhuru Independent – N.E.D* (Member) & Chairman

* N.E.D : Non – Executive Director

During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company had accepted all the recommendations of the Audit Committee.

The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary of the Audit Committee.

e. STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:

During the year under review, pursuant to Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company constituted the Stakeholder's Relationship Committee, comprising of the following members as on 31st March, 2021:

Sr. No Particulars Members
1 Mr. Jal Thanawala Independent – N.E.D* (Member)
2 Ms Neha Dhuru Independent Woman – N.E.D(Member).
3 Mr. Sudarshan Chokhani Managing Director (Chairman)

* N.E.D : Non – Executive Director

The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee.

VIGIL MECHANISM POLICY FOR THE DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES:

The Board of Directors of the Company has, pursuant to the provisions of Section 178(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, framed "Vigil Mechanism Policy " for Directors and employees of the Company to provide a mechanism which ensures adequate safeguards to employees and Directors from any victimization on raising of concerns of any violations of legal or regulatory requirements, incorrect or misrepresentation of any financial statements and reports, etc.

The employees of the Company have the right/option to report their concern/grievance to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct of business operations.

BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT:

The Board of Directors of the Company has designed Risk Management Policy and Guidelines to avoid events, situations or circumstances, which may lead to negative consequences on the Company's businesses, and define a structured approach to manage uncertainty and to make use of these in their decision making pertaining to all business divisions and corporate functions. Key business risks and their mitigation are considered in the annual / strategic business plans and in periodic management reviews.

ANNUAL EVALUATION OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE AND BOARD:

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually, as well as the evaluation of all Committees. The manner in which evaluation has been carried out is detailed in Annexure II, which forms part of this Report.

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS:

Adequate internal control systems commensurate with the nature of the Company's business and size and complexity of its operations are in place and have been operating satisfactorily. Internal control systems comprising of policies and procedures are designed to ensure reliability of financial reporting, timely feedback on achievement of operational and strategic goals, compliance with policies, procedure, applicable laws and regulations and that all assets and resources are acquired economically, used efficiently and adequately protected.

During the year under review, no material or serious observation has been received from the Internal Auditors of the Company for inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.

DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 197(12) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 AND OTHER DISCLOSURES AS PER RULE 5 OF COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION) RULES, 2014:

The ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the median remuneration of the employees of the Company for the financial year under review has been furnished and marked as Annexure III.

AUDITORS AND REPORTS

The matters related to Auditors and their Reports are as under:

a. OBSERVATIONS OF STATUTORY AUDITORS ON ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2021:

The observations made by the Statutory Auditors in their report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2021 read with the explanatory notes therein are self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further explanation or comments from the Board under Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013.

b. APPOINTMENT OF STATUTORY AUDITORS:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, Bagaria & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 113447W/W-100019), the Statutory Auditors of the Company, hold office upto the conclusion of the Forty Third Annual General Meeting.

The Company has received a certificate from the said Auditors that they are eligible to hold office as the Auditors of the Company and are not disqualified for being so appointed.

c. FRAUD REPORTING :

During the year under review, there were no instances of material fraud falling under rule 13(1) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) rule, 2014, reported by the Statutory Auditors of the Company during the course of the Audit conducted.

d. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021:

In terms of the provisions of Section 204 read with Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, and the rules made thereunder (including any statutory enactments thereof), the Board had appointed M/s. Rathi and Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2020-21. Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s Rathi and Associates in Form MR-3 for the Financial Year 2020-21 is appended as Annexure IV to this Report.

The said report does not contain any observation or qualification or adverse remark requiring explanation or comments from the Board under Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013.

e. COST AUDITORS:

Pursuant to the provision of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, Company is required to appointment a Cost Auditor for auditing the cost and other relevant records of the Company. In accordance with the said provisions and as per the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors at their meeting dated 28th May, 2021 appointed M/s Hemant Shah & Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Reg. No. 000394), as the Cost Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2021-22 on a remuneration of Rs. 80,000/- (Rupees Eighty Thousand Only) for the applicable Product Groups. As required under the Companies Act, 2013, the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is required to be placed before the Members in the General Meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a Resolution seeking members' ratification for remuneration payable to M/s Hemant Shah & Associates, Cost Auditors is included in the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

OTHER DISCLOSURES:

Other disclosures as per provisions of Section 134 of the Act read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are furnished as under:

a. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, Extract of the Annual Return for the financial year ended 31st March 2021 made under the provisions of Section 92(3) of the Act is available on the website of the Company at www.sudal.co.in under the section "Annual Return 2021-21".

b. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:

The particulars as required under the provisions of Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in respect of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo etc. are furnished in Annexure V & VI which forms part of this Report.

c. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY:

The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social responsibility policy) Rules, 2014 were not applicable to your Company during the Financial Year 2020-21 and accordingly compliances with respect to the same were not applicable to the Company during the year under review.

d. DISCLOSURES UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND

REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:

The Company has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace and has also established an Internal Complaints Committee, as stipulated by The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and Rules thereunder. No case pertaining to sexual harassment at work place has been reported to Company during the F.Y. 2020-21.

DISCLOSURE UNDER SCHEDULE V OF COMPANIES ACT, 2013: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

: (Applicable to Companies giving remuneration as per Section II of Schedule V

Particulars Sudarshan S Chokhani (Managing Director) Mr. Mukesh V Ashar (Whole Time Director) Mr Prasana Ramade ( Company Secretary - From 01/03/2020)
A)Element of Remuneration
Package
Salary 39.66 6.64 2.92
Benefits 0.70
Bonues
Stock Option
Pension
Total 39.66 7.34 2.92
B)Fixed and variable Components
Fixed Components 39.66 7.34 2.92
Performance Linked Incentives 0 0
C)Terms Appointment
Service Contract Appointed for 3 years w.e.f Appointed for 3 years w.e.f
01/09/2018 to 31/08/2023 08/12/2017 to 07/12/2022
Notice Period 3 Months in Writing 3 Month in writing
Severance Fees Monthly salary calculated for such number of years or pay for such number of months by which the notice falls short of the required number of months Monthly salary calculated for such number of years or pay for such number of months by which the notice falls short of the required number of months

COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:

The Company is in compliance with the mandatory Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEANS:

Subject to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, all documents, including the Notice and Annual Report shall be sent through electronic transmission in respect of members whose email IDs are registered in their demat account or are otherwise provided by the members. A member shall be entitled to request for physical copy of any such documents.

The application under NCLT filed are in pending for admission.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND APPRECIATION:

Our Directors take this opportunity to thanks the Customers, Shareholders, Suppliers, bankers, Business partners/Associates, Financial Institutions and State Governments for their consistent support and encouragement to the Company.

For & on behalf of the Board of Directors

of Sudal Industries Limited
Sd/- Sd/-
Sudarshan S Chokhani Mukesh V Ashar
Date: 06th October, 2021 Managing Director CFO & Director
Place: Mumbai DIN: 00243355 DIN: 06929024