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BSE: 538817ISIN: INE513R01026INDUSTRY: Plastics - Pipes & Fittings

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Year End :2023-03 

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 14th Annual Report along with the audited statements of accounts of your Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2023.

1. financial Results :

The audited financial statements of the Company as on March 31, 2023 are prepared in accordance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”) and provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”).

The Financial highlight is depicted below:

(Rs. in Lakhs)

Particulars

Year Ended on 31-03-2023

Year Ended on 31-03-2022

Revenue from operations

8550.49

8272.41

Other Income

33.95

25.68

Total Revenue

8584.44

8298.10

Operating and Administrative expenses

8150.31

7997.28

Operating Profit Before Finance Costs, Depreciation And Tax

434.13

300.82

Less: Depreciation and Amortization expenses

97.94

91.21

Profit before finance costs, exceptional items, tax and Deff tax adjustable in/(recoverable from) future tariff

336.19

209.61

Less: Finance Costs

86.97

113.63

Less: Exceptional Item

0

0

Add: Extraordinary Items

0

505.32

Profit Before Tax (PBT)

249.22

601.30

Provision for Tax (Including Deferred Tax)

67.81

88.13

Profit after Tax

181.41

513.16

Other Comprehensive Income

0

0

2. Performance Highlights :

A. During the year under review company has total revenue of Rs.8584.44 lakhs as against the previous year turnover of Rs. 8298.10 lakhs which shows increase of 3.45% in comparison with the previous year. Profit before tax decreased in compare to previous year , as there was extra ordinary item in previous year profit , which is not in current year . The net profit after tax of the company is also decreased as compared to previous year . If we compare the PAT without considering extra ordinary items of previous year then there is increase of 160.39% in PAT in f.y. 2022-23

B. Operating And Administrative Expenses

The operating Expenses of Rs. 8150.31 Lakhs during FY 2022-23, as compared to previous financial year 2021-22 incurred of Rs. 7997.28 Lakhs

C. Depreciation And Amortization Expenses

The depreciation Expenses of Rs. 97.94 Lakhs during FY 2022-23, as compared to previous financial year 2021-22 incurred of Rs. 91.21 lakhs

D. Finance Cost

The finance cost of Rs.86.97 Lakhs during FY 2022-23, as compared to previous financial year incurred of Rs. 113.63 Lakhs which shows decrease as compared to previous year.

E. Total Profit After Tax For The Year

The net profit after tax of the company for f.y. 2022-23 is Rs.181.41 lakhs as compared to previous year f.y. 202122 is Rs. 513.16 lakhs shows decrease with compared to previous year. Profit after tax decreased in compare to previous year , as there was extra ordinary item in previous year profit , which is not in current year. If we compare the PAT without considering extra ordinary items of previous year then there is increase of 160.39% in PAT in f.y. 2022-23

F. Transfer To Reserves

The Board of Directors have decided to retain the entire amount of profit for financial year 2022-23 in the Statement of Profit & Loss as at March 31, 2023.out of that Rs.501.56 lakhs has been capitalised for issue of bonus shares.

3. Share Capital :

During the year under review, you company has increase authorized capital from Rs. 6,00,00,000/- (Rupees Six Crore only), divided into 6000000 (Sixty Lakh) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each to Rs. 16,00,00,000/-(Rupees sixteen Crore only), divided into 16,0000,000 (sixteen crore) Equity Shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One ) each with the approval of members in EGM held on 23rd February, 2023.

The Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2023 was Rs. 13,94,56,800/- comprising of 139456800 equity shares of ^1/- each. During the year under review, your Company has Sub divided equity shares of the company from Face value of Rs. 10/- each to Face Value of Rs.1/-each as on record date 03rd March, 2023 with approval of members in EGM held on 23rd February, 2023 and after Sub Division of Shares, issue of Bonus Shares in the ratio of 2:1 i.e. 2 (Two) fully paid up Equity Shares for every 1 (One) Equity Shares held on record date i.e. 03rd March, 2023 with approval of members in EGM held on 23rd February, 2023.

During the year under review, your Company has neither issued any shares with differential voting rights nor has granted any stock options or sweat equity. The Company has paid Listing Fees for the financial year 2023-24, to Bombay Stock Exchange, where its equity shares are listed.

In accordance with the provisions of ICDR Regulations, the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on March 20, 2022, has considered, approved and allotted on preferential basis 10,00,000 convertible Warrants at an issue price of Rs. 67/- per warrant in terms of the special resolution passed by the shareholders of the Company at the EGM held on MARCH 05, 2022. The Warrants shall be converted into equal number of equity shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each at any time before eighteen months from the date of allotment. The allotment is made to Promoter and Non Promoter group from whom upfront payment of 25 % of issue price of convertible warrants i.e Rs.16.75/- per warrant is received.

During the F.Y. 2022-23 Mrs. Bhartiben Hiteshbhai Gaudani having 1,00,000 Warrant and Mr. Kirtan vithalbhai Dobariva having 50,000 warrant, have converted their warrant into equity shares of the company on 15.09.2022 after payment of the 75% of issue price of convertible warrants i.e. Rs. 50.25/- per warrant.

During the F.Y. 2022-23 Mr. Rameshbhai Devarajbhai Khichadia having 3,00,000 Warrant allotted , has converted 2,40,000 warrant into equity shares of the company on 28.09.2022 after payment of the 75% of issue price of convertible warrants i.e. Rs. 50.25/- per warrant.

During the F.Y. 2022-23 Ms. Ami Darshan Karia having 1,00,000 Warrant, has converted all warrants into equity shares of the company on 15.09.2022 after payment of the 75% of issue price of convertible warrants i.e. Rs. 50.25/-per warrant.

4. Dividends :

The Board of Directors of your company, after considering holistically the relevant circumstances and keeping in view the Company's performance , has decided not to recommend any Dividend for the year under review.

5. Material Changes And Commitments :

There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of financial year of the company and the date of this report. After the closure of financial year 2022-23, your company has initiated process of migration of equity shares of the company from BSE SME (SME platform of BSE) to the main board of BSE and NSE with the approval of members of company through Postal Ballot resolution dated 19.04.2023. Company has applied for in principle approval for migration from BSE SME (SME platform of BSE) to the main board of BSE and awaited for In-Principle approval of the BSE. The agenda of migration to main board of NSE is not taken in process.

6. Fixed Deposits :

During the year under review, your Company has not accepted any fixed deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with rules made there under.

7. Directors And Key Managerial Personnel :A. Board Composition

• Mr. Gopal D. Khichadia (Managing Director),

• Mr. Kantilal M. Gedia (Whole Time Director),

• Mr. Chandrakant J. Gadhiya (Chief Financial Officer) and

• MRS. KHUSHBU KALPIT SHAH (upto 13.08.2022)

• MS. SHWETA RAKESHSINGH CHAUHAN (w.e.f. 13.08.2022)

B. Director Retiring By Rotation

Pursuant to the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. KANTILAL MANILAL GEDIA (DIN: 00127949), retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends the re-appointment of Mr. KANTILAL MANILAL GEDIA (DIN: 00127949)for your approval. Brief details of the Director, who is proposed to be reappointed, as required under Regulation 36 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, are provided in the Notice of Annual General Meeting.

C. Independent Directors And Their Meeting :

Your Company has received annual declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet with the criteria of Independence provided in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulations 16(1)(b) & 25 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and there has been no change in the circumstances, which may affect their status as Independent Director during the year. Also, your Company has received annual declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they have already registered their names with the data bank maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs [“IICA”] as prescribed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the relevant rules and that the online proficiency self-assessment test as prescribed under the said relevant rules is applicable to them and they will attempt the said test in due course of time (if applicable).

Familiarization / Orientation program for Independent Directors:

The Independent Directors attend a Familiarization / Orientation Program being inducted into the Board. Further, various other programmes are conducted for the benefit of Independent Directors to provide periodical updates on regulatory front, industry developments and any other significant matters of importance. The details of Familiarization Program are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.

8. Directors' Responsibility Statement :

Pursuant to clause (c) of sub-section (3) and subsection (5) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, state the followings:-

A. that in the preparation of the annual financial statement, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;

B. that such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and judgment and estimates have been made that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2023 and of the loss of the Company for the year ended on that date;

C. that proper and sufficient care has been taken 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;

D. That the annual financial statement have been prepared on a going concern basis;

E. That proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively;

F. That proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws including the compliance of applicable Secretarial Standards were in place and were adequate and operating effectively.

9. Board Evaluation :

The Board carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance and that of its committees and individual directors as per the formal mechanism for such evaluation adopted by the Board. The performance evaluation of all the Directors was carried out by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

The performance evaluation of the Chairman, the Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole was carried out by the Independent Directors. The exercise of performance evaluation was carried out through a structured evaluation process covering various aspects of the Board functioning such as composition of the Board & committees, experience & competencies, performance of specific duties &obligations, contribution at the meetings and otherwise, independent judgment, governance issues etc.

10. Internal Financial Control (ifc) System And Their Adequacy :

The Company has implemented and evaluated the Internal Financial Controls which provide a reasonable assurance in respect of providing financial and operational information, complying with applicable statutes and policies, safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection of frauds, accuracy and completeness of accounting records. The Internal Audit Reports were reviewed periodically by Audit Committee as well as by the Board. Further, the Board annually reviews the effectiveness of the Company's internal control system. The Directors and Management confirm that the Internal Financial Controls (IFC) is adequate with respect to the operations of the Company. A report of Auditors pursuant to Section 143(3) (i) of the Companies Act, 2013 certifying the adequacy of Internal Financial Controls is annexed with the Auditors report.

11. Related Party Transactions :

During Financial Year 2022-23, all contracts/arrangements/transactions entered into by the Company with related parties under Section 188(1) of the Act were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. The Company has entered into material contracts or arrangements or transactions with related parties in accordance with Section 188 of the Act read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014.

There was materially significant Related Party Transactions made by the Company during the year that would have required shareholders' approval under the Listing Regulations.: As Company Is Listed On Bse Sme Platform, It Is Not Required To Get Prior Shareholder's Approval For Material Related Party Transaction.

The Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for prior approval, as required under the Act and Listing regulations. A statement of all Related Party Transactions is placed before the Audit Committee for its review on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature and value of the transactions.

Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in Section 188(1) of the Act and in compliance with the Listing Regulations, is enclosed to this report as ANNEXURE-B.

12. Consolidated Financial Statements :

In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) and Ind AS 110 - Consolidated Financial Statement read with Ind AS - 28 Investments in Associates, the audited consolidated financial statement should be provided in the Annual Report. NOT APPLICABLE.

13. Auditors & Auditors' Report :A. Auditors Details

During the period under review, M/S SVK & ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants, Ahmadabad the Statutory Auditors of the Company has resigned as a statutory auditor of the company w.e.f. 13.08.2022.

M/S J C Ranpura & Co, Chartered Accountants, Rajkot has been appointed as a Statutory Auditors of the Company for F.Y. 2022-23 by board of directors in board meeting dated 13.08.2022 and has been appointed for five years term for F.Y. 2022-23 to 2026-27 with the approval of the members in AGM held on 30.09.2022 i.e.to hold office from the conclusion of this 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) until the conclusion of the 18TH Annual General Meeting of the Company. M/S J C Ranpura & Co, Chartered Accountants, Rajkot have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Statutory Auditors of the Company for financial year 2022-23.

B. Auditors' Report

In the opinion of the directors, the notes to the accounts in auditor's report are self-explanatory and adequately explained the matters, which are dealt with by the auditors.

C. Cost Audit Report

Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 the Cost Audit Report is not mandatorily applicable to our Company for the financial year 2022-23 hence; no such audit has been carried out during the year.

D. Internal Auditor

Mr. Parin H. Patel - chartered accountant, Rajkot, who are the Internal Auditors have carried out internal audit for the financial year 2022-23. Their reports were reviewed by the Audit Committee.

E. Secretarial Audit Report

A qualified Practicing Company Secretary carries out secretarial audit and provides a report on the compliance of the applicable Acts, Laws, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, Listing Agreement, Standards etc. as stipulated by the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act 2013, read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014. The Secretarial Audit Report forms part of this report as ANNEXURE - A. The findings of the audit have been satisfactory.

F. Annual Secretarial Compliance Report

Annual Secretarial Compliance Report under regulation 24A of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulation, 2015 (“SEBI LODR”) read with SEBI Circular dated February 08, 2019 number CIR/CFD/CMDI/27/2019, is not applicable to Your Company.

Further we would like to clarify that the Company is claiming exemption under regulation 15(2) of SEBI LODR as the Company's equity shares are listed on SME Platform of BSE LIMITED. As per regulation 15(2) of SEBI LODR, inter alia, the compliance with the provisions as specified in regulation 17, 17A, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 25, 26, 27 and clause (b) to (i) of sub regulation (2) of regulation 46 and Para C, D and E of Schedule V shall not apply in respect of the listed entity which has listed its specified securities on the SME Exchange.

14. Corporate Governance :

Your Company has been complying with the principles of good Corporate Governance over the years and is committed to the highest standards of compliance. Pursuant to the Listing Agreement read with Regulation 15(2) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, the compliance with the corporate governance provisions as specified in regulations 17 to 27 and clauses (b) to (i) of Regulation 46 (2) and para C , D and E of Schedule V shall not apply the Company. However, as a good Corporate Governance Practice the Company has generally complied with the Corporate Governance requirements and a report on Corporate Governance is annexed as forms part of this Report. As required under SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015 the Management Discussion and Analysis Report is annexed as part of this Report as ANNEXURE D.

15. Management Discussion And Analysis :

A detailed report on the Management discussion and Analysis is provided as a separate section in the Annual Report AS ANNEXURE C.

16. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) :

Company has generally taken corporate social responsibility initiatives. However, upto the present financial of F.Y. 2022-23 the company does not mandate the implementation of corporate social responsibility activities pursuant to the provisions of Section 135 and Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 but for good initiative company has spent Rs. 1.31/- Lakhs during F.Y. 2022-23.

Disclosures :A. Number Of Board Meeting

The Board of Directors met 13 (THIRTEEN) times during the year under review. The details of Board meetings and the attendance of the Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.

B. Committees Of Board

Details of various committees constituted by the Board of Directors, as per the provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the Companies Act, 2013, are given in the Corporate Governance Report and forms part of this report.

C. Extract Of Annual Return

The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in Form MGT-7 are uploaded on the website of the company at www.captainpipes.com under investor section.

D. Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy

The Company has adopted a whistle blower policy and has established the necessary vigil mechanism for employees and Directors to report concerns about unethical behaviour. No person has been denied access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.

Pursuant to the Listing Agreement read with Regulation 15(2) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, the compliance with the corporate governance provisions as specified in regulations 17 to 27 and clauses (b) to (i) of Regulation 46 (2) and para C, D and E of Schedule V, Company is exempted to upload whistle blower policy on company's website and to give a link in director report.

E. Particulars Of Loans, Guarantees Or Investments

Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statement.

F. Significant And Material Orders Passed By The Regulators Or Courts Or Tribunals Impacting The Going Concern Status Of The Company

There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which would impact the going concern status and the Company's future operations.

G. Conservation Of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings And Outgoi. Conservation Of Energy

As required by Rule 8 to Companies (Account Rules, 2014),

• Company ensures that the manufacturing is conducted in the manner whereby optimum utilization and maximum possible savings of energy is achieved.

• No specific investments have been made for reduction in energy consumption.

ii. Technology Absorption

Company's products are manufactured by using in house/domestic know how and no outside Technology is being used for manufacturing activities. Therefore no technology absorption is required. Further, the company has not incurred any expenses towards Research & Development.

iii. Foreign Exchange Earnings And Outgo

The Company has imported raw materials, spare parts and components during the financial year amounting to Rs. 423.95 lakhs and company has earned Rs. 944.81 Lakhs as a earning in foreign exchange (Export sales).

H. Particulars Of Employees Personnel

None of the employees is in receipt of remuneration in excess of the limit laid down under Rule 5 (2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. The information required pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company and Directors are annexed as ANNEXURE-G and forms part of this Report.

I. Prevention Of Sexual Harassment At Workplace

The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the work place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. The Company has not received any complaint under this policy during the year 2022-2023.

J. Insurance

All the properties and the insurable interest of the company including building, plants and machinery and stocks wherever necessary and to the extent required have been adequately insured.

K. Listing And Dematerialization

The equity shares of the Company are listed on the SME Platform of Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd (BSE). All the shares of company are in dematerialize form.

L. Certification Of Status Of Director's Qualifications

Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) and Schedule V Para C clause (10)(i) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 CERTIFICATE OF NON-DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS annexed to this report as ANNEXURE H.

M. Unclaimed Dividend

No unclaimed dividend is there in the accounts of the company because company has not declared any dividend.

N. Wtd/cfo Certification

Certification of WTD/CFO Annexed as ANNEXURE F and forms part of this Report.

17. Reporting of Frauds

There was no instance of fraud during the year under review, which required the Statutory Auditors to report to the Audit Committee and / or to the Board as required under Section 143(12) of the Act and the rules made thereunder.

18. Acknowledgment :

Your Directors place on record their appreciation for assistance and co-operation received from various Ministries and Department of Government of India and other State Governments, financial institutions, banks, shareholders of the Company etc. The management would also like to express great appreciation for the commitment and contribution of its employees for their committed services. Your Directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for the dedicated efforts and consistent contribution made by the employees at all levels, to ensure that the Company continues to grow and excel.

Your Directors wish to take this opportunity to place on record their gratitude and sincere appreciation for the timely and valuable assistance and support received from Bankers, Share Transfer Agents, Auditor, Customers, Suppliers and Regulatory Authorities. The Board values and appreciates the valuable committed services of the employees towards performance of your Company, without which it would not have been possible to achieve all round progress and growth. Your Directors are thankful to the shareholders for their continued patronage.