The Directors are pleased to present the 63rd Annual Report of your
Company and the Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2011.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs. in lacs)
Year ended Year ended
31.03.2011 31.03.2010
Sales and Other Income
(net of Excise Duty) 1,100.33 1,247.38
Profit before Interest,
Depreciation and Tax 48.22 75.96
Less: depreciation 15.10 13.51
Interest 0.93 2.24
Profit after Interest and Depreciation 32.19 60.21
Less: Provision for Current Tax 11.10 19.00
Deferred Tax (1.18) (0.95)
Taxation relates to earlier years (0.15) -
Net Profit for the year 22.42 42.16
Balance brought forward from
previous year 62.13 48.28
84.55 90.44
Appropriations:
Proposed Dividend - 24.28
Tax on above dividend distribution - 4.03
Transfer to General Reserve - -
Balance carried Balance Sheet 84.55 62.13
84.55 90.44
DIVIDEND
As resources have to be conserved for deployment in the business,
Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year 31st March, 2011.
SHARE CAPITAL
In December 2009, the Company had issued 2,79,717 warrants to the
Promoter Group in pursuance of resolution passed at the Extraordinary
General Meeting of the Company. These warrants have been duly converted
into Equity Shares within the stipulated period of eighteen months from
the date of allotment
OPERATIONS
Personal Products Division
During the financial year 2010-2011, the Company developed its own
range of personal care products and test marketed the same. The
Influence range of personal care products comprise body sprays, hand
sanitizers, shampoo, body lotion, talcum powder and shower gel. The
brand has received a good initial response and some initial orders have
started coming in. The coming financial year brings with it a lot of
promise in this niche segment. The company has also bagged exclusive
marketing & distribution contracts with two leading Briitish firms to
market their premium products in India. This fills the space of the
premium mens grooming products category and the bath category. The
initial response has been positive and the company aims to build
creditability in this high growth segment.
Trading Division
Having established itself as one of the largest distributors in the
South, your Company is now expected to further penetrate the market in
high growth segments. The Company is also planning to expand its reach
geographically in the Tamil Nadu region which should bring in
additional revenue.
The past year has been tough year for the trading division, margins
have been squeezed and customers loyalty has diminished. The company is
rejuvenating the team and policies to ensure we gain new customers and
improve margins.
EMPLOYEES
Motivated employees are an asset to the Company. The quality of
manpower and productivity is being continuously monitored and enhanced
through training and development.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
Energy consumption by the Company is not significant. In spite,
continuous efforts are made to improve the methods and techniques of
application.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The Company has plans to spend on Research and Development during the
current year. The Company has already invested a little bit in R & D
and further plans to build on this platform. Demand for natural and
paraben free products will be focus for the R & D this year.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUT GO
There were no foreign exchange earnings during the year, as the
customers exported the products manufactured by the Company.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provisions of Article 49 of the Articles of
Association of the Company, Ms. Aruna B. Advani and Mrs. N. Malkani
Nagpal - Directors of the Company, retire by rotation at the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible they seek
re-appointment.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required by Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your
Directors confirm that: -
a The applicable accounting standards have been followed.
b. The accounting policies are reasonable, prudent and are
consistently followed to give a true and fair view of the state of
affairs of the Company.
c. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for maintenance of
adequate accounting records, for safeguarding the assets of the Company
and for preventing/detecting fraud and other irregularities.
d. The annual accounts have been prepared on an ongoing concern basis.
AUDITORS
The Companys Auditors M/s. Amarnath Kamath & Associates, Chartered
Accountants, Bangalore, retire and are eligible for re-appointment.
Members are also requested to authorise the Board of Directors
inconsultation with Companys statutory auditiors to appoint Branch
Auditors for the current year to audit the accounts of the Companys
Branch Offices and fix their remuneration.
SECRETRIAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
As per Sec. 383A of the Companies Act, 1956 the Secretrial Compliance
Certificate obtained from Practising Comany Secterary is annexed
herewith.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
No employee is drawing remuneration of more than Rs. 2,00,000/- (Rupees
two lakhs only) per month, requiring disclosure under Section 217(2A)
of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Particulars of Employees
Rules, 1975.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors wish to acknowledge and place on record their
appreciation for the excellent co-operation and support extended by the
Customers, Suppliers, Government Agencies, Banks, Employees,
Shareholders and look forward to their continued support.
For and on behalf of the Board
DEEP A LALVANI
Chairman
Bangalore
30th April, 2011
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