Dear Members,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 31st Annual Report,
together with Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st
March, 2015.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
Particulars 2014-15 2013-14
(Rs. in Lacs)
Sales and other Income 655.99 721.31
Profit/(Loss) before Depreciation (6.60) 2.51
Interest 10.72 9.66
Depreciation 24.62 10.64
Profit/(Loss) before Tax (31.21) (8.13)
Less: Provision for Tax (5.74) (0.44)
Net Profit/(loss) for the year (25.47) (7.68)
Profit/(Loss) brought forward from 27.00 34.69
previous year
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 1.53 27.00
DIVIDEND:
The Company has earned a Net Loss of Rs. 25.47 Lacs during the
Financial Year 2014--15 but in view of the future expansion plan and
other business activities your directors have decided not to recommend
any dividend for the year ended 31st March, 2015.
APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFER TO RESERVE:
The Company has not created any reserves during the financial year
2014-15.
OPERATING RESULTS:
During the financial year under review, your Company has generated
revenue of Rs. 65225530 through sale of cases of Indian Made Foreign
Liquor (IMFL) (as compared to 66770094 in 2013-14).
Your Company has incurred a net loss of Rs. 25.47 Lacs during the
Financial Year 2014--15 as against the loss of Rs. 7.68 Lacs during the
Financial Year 2013-14, after taking into account interest,
depreciation, prior period adjustments and exceptional items.
BORROWINGS:
The Total Loan amount of the company as on 31.03.2015 is 19,77,454, out
of which the company has taken a loan of 1300000/- taken from ICICI
Bank Ltd during the financial year 2014-15 and carries interest @
10.49% on reducing balance for which the Last installment will get due
in May,2017.
FINANCE:
The total Cash & Cash Equivalent as on 31st March, 2015 was Rs.
33,80,031. Your company continues to focus on judicious management of
its working capital. Receivables, Inventories & other working capital
parameters were kept under strict check through continuous monitoring.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
During the financial year 2014-15, the Company has made no investment
in Shares. The company has not given any loans or advances during the
year to other than related parties.
FIXED DEPOSITS:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 73 Read with Companies
(Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014, the Company has not accepted any
deposits from public during the year under review.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
There is no significant change in the nature of the business of the
company.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL
POSITION OF THE COMPANY:
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
the Company occurred between the end of the financial year of the
company i.e. 31st March 2015 and the date of Director's report.
However in the month of April 2015, few Members of the company holding
valid requisition has approached honourable CLB for holding EGM to
discuss their agenda, for which The honourable CLB has granted
permission to hold EGM 11th April, 2015.
However due to the dispute regarding ownership of 24,73,070 (Twenty
Four lacs Seventy Three thousand seventy only) shares, the honourable
distt. Court of Indore, Madhya Pradesh has put injunction on
appointment of directors in the said EGM.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR
COURTS OR TRIBUNALS:
No such significant orders had been passed by any regulator, courts or
tribunals during the financial year 2014-15.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
The Company has no Subsidiary, Joint Venture or associate Company.
DIRECTORS:
Shri Bhupendra Singh, whole time director of the Company, retires by
rotation and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment.
Shri Nageen & Shri Devendra Pawar, Additional directors of the company
is being eligible offers themselves to be appointed as independent
director of the company.
Your Directors recommend the appointment and re-appointment of the
aforesaid Directors.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS DECLARATION:
The Company has received the necessary declaration from each
Independent Director in accordance with Section 149(7) of the Companies
Act, 2013, that he/she meets the criteria of independence as laid out
in sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause
49 of the Listing Agreement.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of the Company has constituted the following
committees in terms of the provisions of the Companies Act and clause
49 of the listing agreement:
I. Audit Committee:
Our Audit Committee was properly constituted as laid under sec. 177 of
Companies Act, 2013 and listing Agreement. The Committee has adopted a
Charter for its functioning.
The primary objective of the Committee is to monitor and provide
effective supervision of the Management's financial reporting process,
to ensure accurate and timely disclosures, with the highest levels of
transparency, integrity and quality of financial reporting. The
Committee met five times during the year, the details of which are
given in the Corporate Governance Report that forms part of this Annual
Report. As of the date of this report, the Committee is comprised of
following Directors:
Name of the Director Category
Mr. Bhupendra Singh Whole Time Director
Mr. Shyam Alawe Independent Director
Mr. Nageen Independent Director *
Mr. Chanchal Rai Independent Director (upto 28.10.2014)
Mr. Santosh Singh Independent Director (Upto 30.09.2014)
Mr. Devendra Singh Pawar Professional director**
Mr. Uttamjeet Singh Bagga Independent Director**
* Appointed as member of the Committee on October, 28, 2014
** Appointed as member of the Committee on Feb., 2, 2015
II. VIGIL MECHANISM COMMITTEE:
The Board of the company has approved the reconstitution of Vigil
Mechanism committee that provides a formal mechanism for all Directors,
employees and vendors of the Company to approach the Ethics
Counsellor/Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board and make
protective disclosures about the unethical behaviour, actual or
suspected fraud or violation of the Code of Conduct of the company.
The Vigil Mechanism comprises three policies viz.,
i. The Whistle Blower Policy for Directors & Employees,
ii. Whistle Blower Policy for Vendors and
iii. Whistle Blower Reward & Recognition Policy for Employees.
As of the date of this report, the Committee is comprised of following
Directors:
Name of the Director Category
Mr. Bhupendra Singh Whole Time Director
Mr. Shyam Alawe Independent Director
Mr. Nageen Independent Director *
Mr. Chanchal Rai Independent Director (upto 28.10.2014)
Mr. Santosh Singh Independent Director (Upto 30.09.2014)
Mr. Devendra Singh Pawar Professional director**
Mr. Uttamjeet Singh Bagga Independent Director**
* Appointed as member of the Committee on October, 28, 2014
** Appointed as member of the Committee on Feb., 2, 2015
III. Nomination and Remuneration Committee:
a. Selection of New Directors and Board Membership Criteria
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee works with the Board to
determine the appropriate characteristics, skills and experience for
the Board as a whole and its individual members with the objective of
having a Board with diverse backgrounds and experience in business,
government, education and public service. Characteristics expected of
all Directors include independence, integrity, high personal and
professional ethics, sound business judgment, ability to participate
constructively in deliberations and willingness to exercise authority
in a collective manner. The policy on appointment and removal of
Directors and determining Directors' independence is annexed to this
report.
b. Compensation Policy for Board and Senior Management
Based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, the Board has approved the Remuneration Policy for
Directors, KMP and all other employees of the Company. As part of the
policy, the Company strives to ensure that:
i. the level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and
sufficient to attract, retain and motivate Directors of the quality
required to run the Company successfully;
ii. relationship between remuneration and performance is clear and
meets appropriate performance benchmarks; and
iii. remuneration to Directors, KMP and senior management involves a
balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term
performance objectives
iv. appropriate to the working of the Company and its goals.
c. Composition of Committee:
Name of the Director Category
Mr. Shyam Alawe Independent Director
Mr. Nageen Independent Director *
Mr. Chanchal Rai Independent Director (upto 28.10.2014)
Mr. Santosh Singh Independent Director (Upto 30.09.2014)
Mr. Devendra Singh Pawar Professional director**
Mr. Uttamjeet Singh Bagga Independent Director**
* Appointed as member of the Committee on October, 28, 2014 **
Appointed as member of the Committee on feb., 2, 2015
IV. STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
Name of the Director Category
Name of the Director Category
Mr. Bhupendra Singh Whole Time Director
Mr. Shyam Alawe Independent Director
Mr. Nageen Independent Director *
Mr. Chanchal Rai Independent Director (upto 28.10.2014)
Mr. Santosh Singh Independent Director (Upto 30.09.2014)
Mr. Devendra Singh Pawar Professional director**
Mr. Uttamjeet Singh Bagga Independent Director**
* Appointed as member of the Committee on October, 28, 2014
** Appointed as member of the Committee on feb., 2, 2015
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Company has conducted 10 (Ten) Board Meetings in the financial year
2014-15 ie., 29/05/2014, 14/08/2014, 02/09/2014, 30/09/2014,
28/10/2014, 14/11/2014, 30/11/2014, 05/02/2015, 13/02/2015 &
20/02/2015.
DISCLOSURE AS PER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the
workplace and has adopted a policy on prevention prohibition and
redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line with the provisions
of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition
and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
The Company has not entered into any transaction with the related party
during the financial year 2014-15 with the related parties referred to
in sub-section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
Statutory auditors of the comp any has also verified in its through its
Auditor's Report
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:
As required by Section 204 of the Act, 2013 read with rule 9 of
companies(Appointment and remuneration of managerial personnel) Rules,
2014, the Secretarial Audit Report for the year 2014- 15, given by CS
Varun Bhomia, Practicing Company Secretary, Indore for auditing the
secretarial and related records is attached to this report as Annexure
F.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remarks. Therefore, the board does not have any
explanation or comment.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Company has an integrated Risk Management Policy identifying the
possible risks & militants factors thereto.
INTERNAL CONTROL AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Company has a proper and adequate internal control system to ensure
that all the assets of the Company are safeguarded and protected
against any loss and that all the transactions are properly authorized
and recorded. Information provided to management is reliable and timely
and statutory obligations are adhered to.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL:
The Company has an established internal financial control framework
including internal controls over financial reporting, operating
controls and anti-fraud framework. The framework is reviewed regularly
by the management and tested by internal audit team and presented to
the audit committee. Based on the periodical testing, the framework is
strengthened, from time to time, to ensure adequacy and effectiveness
of Internal Financial Controls.
CEO/CFO CERTIFICATION:
Certificate obtained from Mr. Sunil Khandelwal, Chief Financial
Officer, pursuant to the provisions of clause 49(IX) of the Listing
Agreement, for the year under review has been duly placed before the
board and a copy of the certificate on the financial statements for the
year ended March 31, 2015 is annexed as Annexure D alongwith this
report.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
The Directors' Responsibility Statement referred to in clause (c) of
sub-section (3) of section 134 of companies act, 2013, shall state
that-
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2015, the applicable accounting standards had been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b. 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 ended 31st March, 2015
and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
c. The directors had taken proper and sufficient care 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;
d. The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis; and
e. 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. Explanation. - For the
purposes of this clause, the term "internal financial controls" means
the policies and procedures adopted by the company for ensuring the
orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to
company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and
detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the
accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial
information;
f. 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.
RATIO OF THE REMUNERATION OF EACH DIRECTOR TO THE MEDIAN REMUNERATION
OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 197(12) read with Rule 5 of
(Appointment and remuneration of managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
details is given in Annexure J.
PARTICULARS OF REMUNERATION OF EMPLOYEES:
During the year under review, none of the employees received
remuneration in excess of the prescribed limit as laid under Section
197(12) read with Rule 5 of (Appointment and remuneration of managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Therefore there is no information to disclose in terms of the
provisions of the companies Act, 2013.
AUDITORS:
M/s. O.T Gandhi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Indore, Statutory
Auditors of the Company holds office until the conclusion of the
ensuing Annual General Meeting, and is eligible for re-appointment and
has given their consent for such re-appointment.
AUDITORS REPORT:
The notes to the accounts referred to in the Auditors' Report are
self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.
EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN:
The extract of the annual return in Form No. MGT - 9 is annexed with
the report in Annexure H.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
As the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
rules thereunder, do not applicable on the Company. Therefore, the
Company is not required to comply with the section.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Information in respect of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption
and Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo pursuant to provisions of
Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act,1956 read with the Companies
(Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules,
1988 is Annexure" A" which forms part of this Report.
LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES ON STOCK EXCHANGES:
The Company's shares are listed in the following Stock Exchanges:
1. BSE Limited.
2. The M. P Stock Exchange, Indore.
3. The Delhi Stock Exchange Association, Delhi.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
A report on Corporate Governance along with Auditors Certificate is
annexed herewith as "Annexure B"
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:
The statement in this report is based on the experience and information
available to the company in its businesses and assumptions with regard
to economic conditions, Government and regulatory policies. The
performance of the company is dependent on these factors. It may be
materially influenced by various factors including change in economic
conditions, government regulations, tax laws and other incidental
factors, which are beyond the company's control, affecting the views
expressed in or perceived from this report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record their
appreciation for the confidence reposed and co-operation extended to
the Company by the Bankers of the Company, State Bank of Travancore,
other Banks, Central and State Government Authorities, Business
Associates, the family of Shareholders and others.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the
dedicated and hard work put in by the Officers, Employees and Other
Staff Members, at all levels.
Place: Indore (M.P.) By Order of the Board of Directors
Date: 03rd Dec., 2015
SILVER OAK (INDIA) Ltd.
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