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BSE: 514482ISIN: INE745I01015INDUSTRY: Textiles - Spinning - Cotton Blended

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Year End :2015-03 
Dear Members,

The Board of Directors hereby presents the 22nd Annual Report on the business and operations of your Company along with the Audited Statements of Accounts for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2015.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

                                          2014-2015         2013-2014
                                       (Rs. in Lacs)      (Rs. in Lacs)

Revenue from operations                   52887.17          25932.87

Finance Cost                                109.06            144.25
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 1360.88 1364.65

Profit before Tax                         (134.09)           (13.94)
Provision for Tax Current Tax

Deferred Tax Liabilities/ (Assets)          153.43            108.22

Profit/Loss after Tax                        19.34             94.28
Note: Previous year figures have been regrouped/ rearranged wherever necessary.

DIVIDEND

Due to inadequacy of profits during the year under report, your Directors do not recommend dividend on the Equity Shares of the Company.

REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE

During the year, the Turnover of Company has substantially increased to Rs 52887.17 Lacs as against Rs. 25932.87 Lacs in respect of the previous Financial Year ended 31st March, 2014. The Profit after Tax is increased to Rs. 19.34 Lacs in the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2015 as against Rs. 94.28 Lacs in the previous Financial year ended 31st March, 2014 after considering deferred tax assets of Rs. 153.43 Lacs as against 108.22 Lacs in the previous financial year.

DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

In accordance with the Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, Ms. Monica Bohra was appointed as the post of whole-time Company secretary and Compliance officer of the Company w.e.f. 09 January, 2014

In accordance with the Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Ravindra Chitale was appointed as the post of Chief Financial officer of the Company w.e.f. 14 August, 2014

During the year under Report, Mr. Gaje Singh Solanki and Ms. Monica Bohra resigned on August, 30, 2014 and February 13, 2015 respectively as the post of whole-time Company secretary and Compliance officer of the Company.

During the year under Report, Ms. Martina Keny (DIN No 07194903) as appointed has an Additional Director w.e.f. 30th March, 2015 and Shri Suraj Singh (DIN No 06923815) has been Appointed as an Addditional Director of the Company w.e.f. 14th August, 2014.

EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN

The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as "Annexure A".

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

Six meetings of the Board of Directors and Four Meeting of audit committee were held during the year. For further details, please refer report on corporate governance section in this Annual Report.

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

Currently, the Board has Six committees: the audit committee, nomination and remuneration committee, Management and Finance Committee, Sexual Harassment Committee, stakeholder's relationship committee, and risk and Management committee. All committees, except the risk and Management committee, consist entirely of independent directors.

A detailed note on the Board and its committees is provided under the corporate governance report section in this Annual Report.

BOARD EVALUATION

Pursuant to the provisions if the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, The Nomination and Remuneration Committee have defined the evaluation criteria, procedure and time schedule for the Performance Evaluation process for the Board, its Committees and Director.

In accordance with the criteria and procedure the Independent Directors considered/evaluated the Board's performance, Performance of the Chairman and other Non-Independent Directors.

The Board has undergone a formal review which comprised Board effectiveness survey and review of materials. The Board subsequently evaluated its own performance, the working of its committees (Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholder Relationship Committee, Risk Management Committee and Management and Finance Committee) and Independent Directors (without the participation of the relevant director) The Directors were evaluated on aspects such as attendance and contribution at Board / Committee Meetings and guidance/support to the management outside Board/Committee Meetings. In addition, the Chairman was also evaluated on key aspects of his role, including the strategic agenda of the Board, encouraging active engagement by all Board members and motivating and providing guidance to the Managing Director and CEO Areas on which the Committees were assessed included degree of fulfillment of key responsibilities, adequacy of Committee composition and effectiveness of meetings

The performance evaluation of Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board, excluding the director being evaluated. The performance evaluation of the chairman and the Non-Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors who also reviewed the performance of the Board as a whole. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee also reviewed the performance of the Board, its Committee and of the Directors.

The Chairman of the Board provided feedback to the Directors on an individual basis, as appropriate. Significant highlights, learning and action points with respect to the evaluation were presented to the Board.

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the Board that they fulfill all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 so as to qualify themselves to be appointed as Independent Directors under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules.

FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

The Company familiarizes its Independent Directors with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the company, nature of the industry in which the company operates, business model of the company etc. through various programmers.

The details of such familiarization programmed shall be disclosed on the Company's website at the following web link: http:// asahiind.com/wp/

REMUNERATION POLICY

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. The Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report.

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:

a. that in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2015, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;

b. that such accounting policies as mentioned in Notes to the Financial Statements have been selected and applied consistently and judgement 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, 2015 and of the profit 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 statements 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 systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating effectively.

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR 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 defined in the Internal Audit Manual. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board & to the Chairman & Managing Director. The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of the Company. Based on the report of internal audit function, process owners undertake corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations and recommendations along with corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.

CODE OF CONDUCT:

The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day to day business operations of the company. The Company believes in "Zero Tolerance" against bribery, corruption and unethical dealings / behaviours of any form and the Board has laid down the directives to counter such acts. The code laid down by the Board is known as "code of business conduct" which forms an Appendix to the Code. The Code has been posted on the Company's website www.asahiind.com. The Code lays down the standard procedure of business conduct which is expected to be followed by the Directors and the designated employees in their business dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in business practices and in dealing with stakeholders. The Code gives guidance through examples on the expected behaviour from an employee in a given situation and the reporting structure. All the Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code. All Management Staff were given appropriate training in this regard.

VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:

The Company has a vigil mechanism named Fraud and Risk Management Policy to deal with instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any. In staying true to our values of Strength, Performance and Passion and in line with our vision of being one of the most respected companies in India, the Company is committed to the high standards of Corporate Governance and stakeholder responsibility. The Company has a Fraud Risk and Management Policy to deal with instances of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The Policy ensures that strict confidentiality is maintained whilst dealing with concerns and also that no discrimination will be meted out to any person for a genuinely raised concern. A high level Committee has been constituted which looks into the complaints raised. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee and the Board.

DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company has duly set up an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in line with the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013, to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment.

The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off during the year 2014-15.

No of complaints received : Nil

No of complaints disposed off : Nil

PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:

The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company's shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code. All Board Directors and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with the Code.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

All transactions entered by the Company with Related Parties were in the Ordinary Course of Business and at Arm's Length pricing basis. There were no materially significant transactions with Related Parties during the financial year 2014-15 which were in conflict with the interest of the Company. Suitable disclosures as required under AS-18 have been made in Notes to the financial statements.

The Company has also adopted Related Party Transaction Policy as required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.

The Board has approved the policy on Related Party Transactions and Material Subsidiary. The policies have been uploaded on the Company's website, under the web link: http://asahiind.com/wp/related-party-transactions/

Material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between March 31,2015 and 5th August, 2015:

There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of financial year (March 31, 2015) and the date of the Report 5th August, 2015).

PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES:

Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, in the prescribed Form AOC-2, is appended as Annexure B to the Board's report.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:

In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, none of the employees drew remuneration of Rs. 60,00,000/- or more per annum/ Rs. 5,00,000/- or more per month during the year or drew remuneration in excess of the remuneration drawn by Managing Director or Whole-time Directors or Manager and does not hold either by himself or through his spouse or dependent children 2 per cent or more equity shares of the company. The details of the employees remuneration is provided in the Annexure -C forming a part of Annual Report

FIXED DEPOSITS:

Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS GIVEN, INVESTMENTS MADE, GUARANTEES GIVEN AND SECURITIES PROVIDED

Detail of loans, investments, guarantees and securities covered under the provision of section 186 of Companies' Act 2013 are given in the notes to the financial statement.

INSURANCE:

The properties, stock, assets of your Company are adequately insured..

REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Company has complied with Corporate Governance Code as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. A separate section on Corporate Governance along with a certificate from M/s. A. F. Khasgiwala & Co., Statutory Auditors and Shri Narayan Ghumatkar, Managing Director, confirming the compliance with the said Clause, forms part of this report.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

The Company recognizes that in a people-intensive business, major gains can be scored in the area of productivity management. In view of this, the Company has strengthened its people management through performance-linked incentives, amenities, training, Multi-skilling and career path identification.

The Company is of firm belief that good Human Resource (HR) Management would ensure success through high performance. HR strategy and plans of the Company are deeply embedded with the organizational goals. In order to enhance the manpower productivity, the goal is set to increase the production capacity of the plant and rationalize the manpower through scientific study. All the operational goals of the top management emanate from the business plan. The goals of MD are shared with his subordinates who in turn share their goal with their respective subordinates and so on. Regular visits by HR team is being made to the plant to meet the employees and also interaction meetings are conducted to get their feedback, based on which HR policies are improved continuously. The process has resulted in better employer-employee relationship.

The Company lays due emphasis on all-round development of its human resource. Hence, training of the employees is aimed at systemic development of knowledge, skills, aptitude and team work. Training is designed for the development of personal skills necessary for the performance of the present job and to prepare them for future growth. Individual development is given top priority to groom high caliber manpower.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:

During the year under review, your Company enjoyed cordial relationship with workers and employees at all levels.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORTS

The Management Discussion & Analysis Report, which form an integral part of this Report, are set out as separate Annexure, together with the Certificate from the auditors of the Company regarding compliance with the requirements of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:

a) Company ensures that the manufacturing operations are conducted in the manner whereby optimum utilisation and maximum possible savings of energy is achieved.

b) No specific investment has been made in reduction in energy consumption.

c) As the impact of measures taken for conservation and optimum utilisation of energy are not quantitative, its impact on cost cannot be stated accurately.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUT-GO:

During the period under review there was no foreign exchange earnings or out flow.

AUDITOR'S REPORT/ SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:

The observation made in the Auditors' Report read together with relevant notes thereon are self explanatory and hence, do not call for any further comments under Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013. As required under section 204 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Company has obtained a secretarial audit report. Certain observations made in the report with regard to non filing of some forms were mainly due to ambiguity and uncertainty of the applicability of the same for the relevant period. However, the company would ensure in future that all the provisions are complied to the fullest extent.

SECRETARIAL AUDIT:

Pursuant to 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 Kothari Singhai & Associates a firm of company Secretaries in practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Audit report is annexed herewith as "Annexure D"

COST AUDITOR

As per the requirements of Central Government and pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, your Company carries out an audit of cost records every year.

STATUTORY AUDITOR

M/s. A. F. Khasgiwala & Co., Chartered Accountants, (Membership No. 006491, Firm Registration No. 105114W) had been appointed for a period of 3 (Three) consecutive years at the 21st Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 26th July, 2014, subject to ratification of such appointment by the Members at every subsequent Annual General Meeting.

Further, the Company has received the consent and eligibility of the Statutory Auditor under Sections 139 and 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 for continuing as the Auditors of the Company.

As required under Clause 41 of the Listing Agreement, the Auditor have also confirmed that they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The Audit Committee and the Board of Directors have recommended the ratification of the appointment of the Statutory Auditor for the Financial Year 2015-16.

The necessary resolution is being placed before the shareholders for approval.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors place on record their appreciation of the assistance and support extended by Banks, Consultants, Solicitors, Shareholders and Employees of the Company.

                          For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

                                         Sd/-

Place: Mumbai                      Martina Keny
Date: 5th August, 2015             Chairperson