As on: Jun 10, 2023 04:01 PM
To
The Members,
Your Directors are pleased to present the 38th Annual Report on the operational and business performance of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements (Standalone and Consolidated) for the Financial Year ended March 31,2022.
FINANCIAL RESULTS :
The salient features of the Company's working for the year under review are as under:
(Amount in Thousands)
OPERATIONS
During the year under review the Company has recorded receipts of Rs. 5657.46 Lacs as compared to Rs. 3216.71 Lacs in the previous year. The Company has recorded a Net profit Rs. 141.59 Lacs as compared to a Net profit of Rs. 22.30 Lacs in the previous year.
During the year under review despite adverse impact of Covid pandemic, the turnover of the Company has shown around 75.87% growth as compared to the previous year mainly due to expanding the spread of product mix and catering to the different sectors of the society. The Company's profitability also improved with profit after tax of Rs. 141.59 lacs as compared to profit of Rs.22.30 Lacs.
With a view to boost growth, the Company continues to focus on marketing and distributing its products in Tier II and Tier III cities, mainly in Maharashtra. The company is working successfully with the modern trade sector and via online sales using the digital medium. In addition, it gives us immense pleasure to inform that our sales with the Canteen Stores Department is also increasing swiftly. The Group takes great pride in its legacy of partnering with and supporting the Indian Defence forces whom we are all so proud of. The company's supply chain logistics is keeping pace with the increase in sales.
The Company's trading activities in chemicals and minerals sales have been slow for larger part in FY 2021- 2022 due to lower demand from industry arising from pandemic. The demand picked up after January 2022 for some months. Since the last 1 to 2 months, there are again signs of slowdown in steel industry and steel production cut. We are trying to expand customer base in 2022-23 for foundry raw materials, increase product portfolio and plan to manufacture some fluxes and additives for which selection of suitable ready factory premises is being investigated.
The Company is in the process of finalising detailed project report for the proposed Data Center at MIDC Dombivli and expects to conclude this by the end of Q3'22. The detailed project report of the proposed agro based multi-purpose multi-product processing plant at Mahad has already been completed. The multiple products produced at Mahad will have pharma, industrial and consumer applications. The Mahad project will lead to significant value addition of farm produce using modern chemical technology in an environmentally sustainable manner and will yield products that will enable the shift towards a greener and more sustainable planet. We intend to approach suitable financial institutions for fund raising through multiple routes to execute and implement both the projects simultaneously. The headwinds of Covid-19 are behind the world and your Directors are optimistic and confident that your company is on the cusp of major growth initiatives at Mahad and Dombivli with projects in sunrise sectors having a bright future in line with the trend of Governmental recommendation and policies. More specific and detailed information on the green field initiatives at Mahad and Dombivli will be shared with you as we move closer towards project execution and implementation.
DIVIDEND
With a view to conserving the resources of your Company, your Directors have decided not to recommend Dividend fortheyear.
Your Company has approved a policy for Dividend distribution and the same is uploaded on the Company's website which can be accessed using the link http: / / poloqueen.com / policies-and-codes.php
RESERVES
The Company has not transferred any amount to the general reserves during the year
SHARE CAPITAL
During the financial year under review the shareholders vide postal ballot resolution dated 20th December 2021 approved the sub division of existing each equity share of face value of Rs. 10/- fully paid up into five equity shares of face value of Rs.2/- each fully paid-up.
The Authorised share capital of the company as on 31st March 2022 is Rs. 1,13,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Hundred and Thirteen Crore Only) divided into 56,50,00,000 (Fifty-Six Crore and Fifty Lakhs) Equity Shares of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two Only) each.
The Paid Up share capital of the company as on 31st March 2022 is Rs. 67,15,00,000/- (Rupees Sixty Seven Crore and Fifteen Lakhs Only) divided into 33,57,50,000 (Thirty Three Crore Fifty Seven Lakhs and Fifty Thousand)
IMPACT OF COVID-19
The outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic globally and in India has resulted in slow down of economic activities. The Company has evaluated the impact of this pandemic on its business operations during the year ended March 31, 2022. The pandemic has not materially impacted revenues of the Company for the year ended March 31,2022.
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company manages and monitors principal risks and uncertainties that can impact the ability of the Company to achieve its targets/objectives. Timely reports are placed before the board for considering various risks involved in the Company's business/operations. The Board evaluates these reports and necessary/corrective action is then taken.
A brief report on risk evaluation and management is provided under Management's Discussion and Analysis Report forming part of this Annual Report.
Your Company has approved a policy for Risk Management and the same is uploaded on the Company's website which can be accessed using the link http://poloqueen.com/policies-and-codes.php
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has in place, adequate systems and procedures for implementation of internal Financial control across the organization which enables the Company to ensure that these controls are operating effectively.
DIRECTORATE
In accordance with the Act and the Articles of Association of your Company, Mr. Udit Sanghai and Mr. Rahul Kumar Sanghai retire by rotation and are eligible for re-appointment.
A brief profile of the Directors proposed to be appointed/re-appointed is annexed to the Notice.
The Independent Directors have furnished necessary declarations as required under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In terms of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Udit Sanghai - Executive Director & CFO (Whole Time Director), Mr. Umesh Kumar Agarwalla, Whole Time Director and Ms. Rachana Baria, Company Secretary, aretheKeyManagerialPersonneloftheCompany
Cessation of Mrs. Vandana Yadav (MEM No. A404717) as Company Secretary of the Company W.e.f 14.05.2022
Appointment of Ms. Rachana Baria (MEM No. A53336) as Company Secretary of the Company W.e.f 13.08.2022
BOARD EVALUATION
The Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of the Directors individually including Independent Directors, Board as a whole and of its various committees on parameters such as skills, knowledge, participation in meetings, contribution towards Corporate Governance practices, compliance with code of ethics etc.
The Independent Directors have carried out a performance evaluation of non-independent Directors, Chairman of the Board and Board as a whole with respect to knowledge to perform the role, time and level of participation, performance of duties and level of oversight and professional conduct and independence. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
MEETINGS
During the year, Seven Board Meetings were held, details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURE OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company does not have any Joint Venture or Associate Company. The details of the performance of the subsidiary companies are as follows:
i. POLO QUEEN CAPITAL LIMITED (PQCL)
PQCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. It was incorporated on March 15, 2016 for the purpose of carrying on the business of Non-Banking Finance Company. The Company has received Certificate of Registration from the Reserve Bank of India dated September 22, 2017 for carrying on the business of Non-Banking Financial Institution without accepting public deposits. The Company has commenced its Financial Business. The Company has invested funds in Equities through portfolio management consultants. As on 31st March 2022, the Company's Net Owned Funds are Rs.3.64 Crores. The Company earned profit of Rs. 1.13 lacs through its operations during the year.
ii. POLO QUEEN SOLUTIONS LIMITED (PQSL)
PQSL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company was incorporated on March 3, 2016. The Company has plans to set up a Data Centre with cloud facilities on the Plot admeasuring 4,960 Square meters in the name of the Holding Company at MIDC Dombivli, Maharashtra. As enumerated above, the company will soon be approaching financial institutions for fund raising towards implementation of the Data Center project.
iii. POLO QUEEN PHARMA TRADE INDUSTRY LIMITED (PQPL)
PQPL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. It was incorporated on March 3, 2016. PQPL plans to set up an agro based multipurpose multi-product processing plant on plots situated at MIDC, Mahad admeasuring 79,916 Square meters. The Company will soon be approaching financial institutions for fund raising towards implementation of the Mahad project.
A statement containing salient features of the financial statements in Form AOC-1, as required under Section 129 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013, forms a part of this Annual Report.
Your Company has approved a policy for determining material subsidiaries and the same is uploaded on the Company's website which can be accessed using the link http: / / poloqueen.com/policies-and-codes.php.
As per this Policy, your Company does not have any material subsidiary.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All transactions entered into with related parties as defined under the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 23 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 during the financial year were on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business.
The policy has been disclosed on the website of the Company at www.poloqueen.com. Web link for the same is http://poloqueen.com/policies-and- codes.php.
The particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in Section 188(1) and applicable rules of the Companies Act, 2013 in Form AOC-2 is provided as Annexure B to this Annual Report.
NOMINATION AND REMUENRATION POLICY:
A committee of the Board named as "Nomination and Remuneration Committee" has been constituted to comply with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 to recommend the Company's policy on directors' appointment and remuneration, including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters and to frame proper systems for identification, appointment of Directors & KMPs, payment of remuneration to them and evaluation of their performance. The policy is also posted on the Company's website at www.poloqueen.com.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
There were no Guarantees or Investments made by the Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, during the financial year under review. The details of Loans have been disclosed in Note 38 to the Financial Statements.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO
The Company does not own any manufacturing facility and hence the particulars relating to conservation of energy and technology absorption as stipulated in the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are not applicable. The Company ha3 earned Rs. 127.55 Lac3 foreign exchange and has spent Rs.42.51 Lacs in Foreign Exchange during the accounting year ended 2021-22.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company has not developed and implemented any Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as the said provisions are not applicable.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by them your Directors make the following statements in terms of Section 134 (3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013 that:
a) the Annual Accounts have been prepared in conformity with the applicable Accounting Standards;
b) the Accounting Policies have been selected and applied on a consistent basis so as to give a true and fair view of the affairs of the Company and of the profit for the financial year;
c) sufficient care has been taken that adequate accounting records have been maintained for safeguarding the assets of the Company; and for prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities;
d) the Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e) the internal Financial controls laid down in the Company were adequate and operating effectively;
f) the systems devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were adequate and operating effectively.
FIXED DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the year within the meaning of Sections 73 to 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The Company has no employee in receipt of remuneration in excess of the limit prescribed in the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. The prescribed particulars of employees required under Rule 5 of the aforesaid Rules, are attached as Annexure I to this Report.
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has a Vigil Mechanism and Whistle- Blower Policy to deal with instances of fraud and mismanagement, if any. and conducting business with integrity, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The summary of the policy has been disclosed on the website of the Company at www.poloqueen.com Weblink for the same is http: / /poloqueen.com / pdf/vigil-mechanism-policy.pdf.
AUDITORS
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 M/s. Gupta Raj & Co, Chartered Accountants, (FRN 001687N), were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of five years at the annual general meeting held in 2017 till the conclusion of 38th annual general meeting.
The Board of Directors of the Company, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee (the Committee'), recommended for the approval of the Members, the appointment of M/s. Kava & Associates, Chartered Accountants as the Auditors of the Company for a period of Five years from the conclusion of this AGM till the conclusion of the 43th AGM.
Pursuant to Sections 139 and 141 of the Act read with Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules 2014, M/s Kava & Associates have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Statutory Auditors of the
AUDITORS REPORT
During the year under review, the Auditor has not reported any matter under section 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and therefore no default disclosed under section 134 (3) (ca) of the Act.
The Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. Dipti Nagori, Practicing Company Secretary (C.P. No. 9917) to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31,2022 is annexed herewith as 'Annexure - II' to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Repcrt does not contain any reservation, qualification or adverse remark.
ANNUAL RETURN
In terms of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company is available on the website of the Company https://www.poloqueen.com/annual-reports.php.
GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
a) Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
b) Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme.
c) Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors of the Company receive any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries.
d) No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company's operations in future.
e) During the year under review, there were no cases filed or reported pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT:
The Company has adopted Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace in accordance with The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. During the financial year ended 31st March, 2022, the Company has not received any complaints pertaining to sexual harassment.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to Regulation 34 (2) (e) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, a report on Management Discussion & Analysis is herewith annexed as Annexure- III.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
A detailed report on Corporate Governance forms part of this Annual Report. The Auditors' Certificate on compliance with Corporate Governance requirements by the Company is attached to the Report on Corporate Governance.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS:
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators /Courts/ Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
There were no Material Changes and Commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this Report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors wish to take this opportunity to express their sincere thanks to the Company's Bankers for their valuable support and the Shareholders for their confidence in the Company.