As on: May 03, 2024 10:21 AM
TO THE MEMBERS
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Twenty-Seventh Annual Report of the Company together with its Audited Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31st March, 2021 and the Balance Sheet as on that date:
FINANCIAL RESULTS
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE REVIEW
During the year, your Company has taken a conscious decision of keeping the business activities production and distribution on a low key in the light of global recession, which continues to hamper the world even though impact on our economy is not significant.
As a result of lack of operation of business your Company has made profit of Rs. 31,66,094/- during the year. However, the Director's are exploring avenues to achieve sustainable and profitable growth of your Company.
No new projects or services undertaken by the company. No acquisition, merger, expansion, diversification during the year. The Board has taken all measures to improve the working and reduce the cost.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 OUTBREAK
The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), generally known as Covid-19 was declared as a pandemic by World Health Organisation on 11 March 2020. Covid-39 continues to spread across India and there is an unprecedent level of disruption on socio-economic front across the country. The Government of India declared a lockdown effective from March 25, 2020 which is now being gradually withdrawn. There is a high level of uncertainty associated with time required for economic activity across sectors to normalize. The current situation is subject to uncertainties which are outside of the Funds control and Management continues to assess the impact of the situation and wilt take appropriate actions as deemed fit from time to time. The Management does not anticipate any going concern issues for the Company.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up Equity Share Capital as at March 31, 2021 stood at Rs.10,86,35,150/-. During the year under review, the company had not issued share with differential voting right nor has granted any stock option or sweat equity. No changes in share capital.
INCOME
Total Revenue for the year ended 31st March, 2021 earned by your Company is Rs. 64,89,133/- against Rs. 73,57,956/-for the year ended 31st March, 2020.
ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND OTHER EXPENSES
Administration and other expenses were incurred in the normal course of business for the year ended 31sl March, 2021 at Rs. 17,44,120/- as against Rs. 58,73,050/- for the year ended 31s1 March, 2020. Finance costs included above for the period 2020-21 are Bank charges of Rs. 684/- as against Rs. 885/- for the period 2019-20.
DEPRECIATION
Depreciation was charged at normal rates for the year end at Rs, 12,73,356/- as compared to Rs. 13,65,849/-.
PROFIT/LOSS BEFORE TAXATION & PRIOR PERIOD ITEMS
Profit before Tax & Prior Period Items for F.Y. 20-21 was at Rs. 34,71,657/- as compared to Profit of the previous year Rs. 1,19,057/-.
PROFIT/(LOSS)
The Profit after Tax for the year was Rs. 31,66,094/- as compared to the previous year's Profit of Rs, 59,56,893/-.
DIVIDEND
The Board has not recommended any dividend for the financial year under review. During the year under review no amount was transferred to General reserve.
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Other Current Assets are Rs. 3,60,196/- for the year ended 31st March, 2021 as against Rs. 8,93,644/- for the year ended 31st March, 2020.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any public deposit during the year under review.
OTHER NON CURRENT LIABILITES
Other Non Current Liabilities for the year ended 31sl March, 2021 Rs. 15,38,772/- of Warehousing deposit from VIP Industries Limited as against Rs. 23,62,320/- for the year ended 31st March, 2021 of Samsonite Asia Private Limited which was repaid during the year.
CURRENT LIABILITIES
The Trade Payables are Rs. 73,613/- for the year ended 31st March, 2021 as against Rs. 1,57,761/- for the year ended 31st March, 2020. The Current Liabilities are Rs.92,767/- as against Rs. 9,416/- for the year ended 31st March, 2020 and Provisions made for the expenses at Rs, 32,060/- details of which are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE ON FIXED ASSETS
During the year under review, the Company has not incurred any amount towards Capital expenditure.
NON-CURRENT INVESTMENTS
The Non-Current Investments are made in Mutual Funds which stand at Rs. 40,99,875/- for the year ended 31st March, 2021 (1,12,291.865 units fully paid) as against Rs. 31,00,000/-for the year ended 31sl March, 2020 (60,781.276 units fully paid).
NON CURRENT ASSETS
Other Non Current Assets include Advance to Related parties Rs. 33,33,419/- during the year.
CURRENT ASSETS
For the year under review the Company has no Inventory,
The Trade Receivables are Rs, 7,77,580/- for the year ended 31st March, 2021 as against Rs. 30,521/- for the year ended 31st March, 2020.
The Company's TDS has been deducted on Warehousing Charges and F.D, Interest for the year under review. The amount varies due to government policies and increase in rates of taxes.
LOANS, ADVANCES RECEIVED
The company has not received or taken any loans or advances during the year. No person has given guarantee on behalf of the company for any loans or advances.
LOANS, GUARANTEES & INVESTMENTS U/S 186 OF COMPANIES ACT
The company has not given any loan to any person or body corporate during the year nor given any guarantee to anyone nor acquired by subscription, purchase or otherwise securities of other body corporate.
The balances of advances to related parties on account of deposits for premises on rent, reimbursement of expenses incurred etc. details of which are given in the Financial Statements.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPOSIBILITY
The Company believes in its sense of social responsibility towards the community and environment and monitors the business to ensure its active compliance. The detailed policy followed by the Company is available at the Registered office.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THErR ADEQUACY
The Company has an Internal Control System commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations The scope and authority of the Internal Audit Function is well defined in the organization, To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit Function reports to the Board of Directors.
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has adopted a whistle blower policy to provide a mechanism for the Directors and employees to report genuine concern about any unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's code of conduct.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The details forming part of the Extract of the Annual Return in Form MGT-9 has been attached filed with the Registrar.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Company has complied with the provisions of clause 49 of the Listing Agreement as to the composition of the Audit committee upto 31-3-2021.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an arms length basis and in the ordinary course of business. There were no materially significant transactions with related parties entered into by the Company during the year under review.
I. Other non current assets include Rs 12.33 lacs (P.Y. 13.49 lacs) receivable from Systematic Steel Industries Limited.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has not constituted any such committee since, not mandatory.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOC IATE COMPANIES
There were no Subsidiaries, Joint ventures or Associates of the Company for the year under review.
RIGHT ISSUE
The Company has not made any right issues during the year.
DEBENTURES
The Company has not issued any kind of Debentures during the year.
RECENT INITIATIVES AND FUTURE PROSPECTS:-
The Company closed the production in earlier years and the premises has been given on rent. If the Market stabilizes and if the opportunities come, the Management of the Company will restart business operations.
DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In accordance of the Act and the Article of Association of the Company Mr. Shyam Sunder Agarwal and Mr. Shiv Ratan Agrawal, Directors of the Company will retire by rotation in the Annual General Meeting and are eligible to offer themselves for re-appointment.
RETIREMENT/RESIGNATION
No retirements/resignations of Directors took place during the year under review BOARD MEETINGS
During the year under review, 6 Board Meetings were held on 28-07-2020, 15-09-2020,20-10- 2020, 13-11-2020, 27-11 -2020 & 13-02-2021 and the intervening gap between the meetings did not exceed the period prescribed under the Act. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The attendance of directors in board meeting is as under
BOARD EFFECTIVENESS
The Company has adopted the governance guidelines which, inter alia, cover aspects related to composition and role of the board, chairman and directors, board diversity, definition of independence, director's term, retirement age and committees of the board, it also covers aspects relating to nomination, appointment, induction and development of directors, director's remuneration, subsidiary oversight, code of conduct, board effectiveness review and mandates of board committees.
a) Board Evaluation
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its performance, board committee and individual directors pursuant to the provision of the act and the corporate governance requirement as prescribed by SEB1 as per clause 49 of the listing agreement.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the Directors on the basis of the criteria such as the Board Composition and structures, effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning, etc.
b) Appointment of Directors and criteria for determining qualification, positive attributes, independence of a Director
A transparent Board nomination process is in place that encourages diversity of thought, experience, knowledge, perspective, age and gender. It is ensured that the mix of members with different educational qualifications and experience related to the Company's business
The Directors do not have any pecuniary relationship with the Company.
The Directors maintain an arms length relationship between themselves and the employees of the Company.
The Directors do not have any subject of proved allegations of illegal or unethical behaviour, in their private or professional life.
c) Remuneration Policy
The Company has adopted a Remuneration policy for the Directors, KMP's and other employees pursuant to the provision of the Act and Clause 49 of the listing agreement.
The Key principles are.
The Directors may be paid sitting fees for attending the meetings of the board and of committees of which they may be members, and receive commission within regulatory limits.
Overall remuneration should be reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate Directors aligned to the requirements of the Company.
Remuneration paid should be reflective of the size of the Company, complexity of the sector/industry/Company's operations and Company's capacity to pay the remuneration and be consistent with recognised with best practices
The remuneration payable to the Directors shall be inclusive of any remuneration payable for services rendered in any other capacity unless the services rendered are of a professional nature.
No remuneration was paid to the Directors during the year.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS
During the year under review, no significant material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company operations.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
At the Annual General Meeting the members will be requested to reappoint M.B. Agrawal and Co. (FRN 100137W) Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2021-22 authorise the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration The statutory auditors are eligible for reappointment.
The report of the Statutory Auditor along with the notes to schedules is enclosed to this report and does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
Secretarial audit report has been attached along with the Annual Report.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
No Foreign Exchange earnings or Outgo during the year under review. Foreign Travel Expenses incurred during the year which was paid in INR.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
The Company has no activity relating to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES HUMAN RESOURCES
Since the Company did not employ persons drawing remuneration in excess of Rs. 5,00,000 per month or Rs 60,00,000 per annum, the particulars of employees as per requirements of section 197(12) read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Management Personnel) Rules 2014, are not applicable.
Disclosure as per Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013
The Company has zero tolerance for Sexual Harassment at its work place and has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at the work place in line with the provisions of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 and the Rules there under for prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment at work place. During the year under review the Company has received NIL complaints on Sexual Harassment.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT.
Based on the existing system of internal financial controls and compliance systems established and maintained by the Company, work performed by the auditors and representation made by the management to the relevant board committees, including the audit committee the board is of the opinion that the Company's internal financial controls were adequate and effective during the financial year 2020-21.
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed to the best of the Director's knowledge and ability that:
(1) In the preparation of the accounts for the financial year ended 31s* March, 2021 the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there were no material departures.
(2) That the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the loss of the Company for the year under review
(3) That the Directors have 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.
(4) That the Directors have prepared the accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2021 on a ‘going concern' basis.
(5) That the Directors have laid down internal Financial controls for the Company which are adequate and are operating effectively.
(6) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all the applicable laws and such systems are adequate and are operating effectively
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As required by Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Slock Exchange, the report on Management Discussion and Analysis, Corporate Governance as well as the Auditor's certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance, forms part of the Annual Report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors wish to place on record their deep sense of gratitude to the contribution made by the employees to the significant improvement in the operations of the Company.
The Directors also thank all their members, customers, lenders, our Bankers and the Government of India for their continual support and co-operation.
On behalf of The Board of the Directors of
Asian Vegpro Industries Limited