The directors have pleasure in submitting their Fifty Ninth Annual
Report together with the audited accounts of the Company for the year
ended 31st March, 2010.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Lac/Rs.)
2009-10 2008-09
OPERATING PROFITS/(LOSSES) 1829.4 2067.94
ADD : PROFIT ON SALE OF ASSETS 15.93 20.88
ADD : PROFIT ON SALE OF MUTUAL FUND 209.86 -
ADD : DIVIDEND INCOME 9.33 235.12 34.70 55.58
2064.53 2123.52
LESS : INTEREST 1046.39 1230.80
DEPRECIATION 503.33 1549.72 512.55 1743.35
514.81 380.17
LESS : PROVISION FOR TAX 134.00 190.08
380.81 190.09
ADD : PROFIT BROUGHT FORWARD 144.12 225.24
524.93 415.33
DIVIDEND
Your directors recommend dividend @ 45 % p.a. on 32,51,919 equity
shares for the year
under report.
The amount of dividend will total Rs. 146.34 lacs (Previous year Rs.
146.34 lacs).
PRODUCTION
2898352 bicycles were produced during the period under consideration.
SALES
Sales during the year amounted to Rs. 654.33 crore including the sales
to foreign countries.
EXPORTS
During the period under consideration your Company exported bicycles
and bicycle components to several countries, thereby earning valuable
foreign exchange of Rs. 1875.61 Lacs. The Company continued its
efforts to increase export sales due to which it achieved better export
earnings than last year, despite stiff competition.
PERFORMANCE OF THE UNITS
The Company achieved higher production during the year compared to
previous year.
Sahibabad Unit continued to do well in terms of sales & market share.
Capacity of the
Paint Plant was enhanced by putting up a Disc Paint Plant which is
supposed to be the latest technology of fine painting to cater to
the growing demand for larger numbers and better esthetics.
In spite of global financial crisis and slow down in demand, the
Company achieved healthy growth in all existing marekt and adding
new markets to our kitty.
The Company introduced number of new models in all segments like fancy
gents, ladies and kids segments. A number of process improvement have
been done resulting in improvement in quality and cost reduction.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
During the year, the Company acquired capital assets worth Rs. 924.88
lacs as against Rs. 1405.72 lacs in the previous year. This includes
capital assets worth Rs. 3.99 lacs under construction/installation as
against Rs. 335.29 lacs in the previous year.
DEPOSITS (INCLUDING LOANS FROM MEMBERS)
a) Total number of depositors on 31.03.2010 who have not claimed their
deposits after the date on which their deposits became due for payment
–70.
b) The aggregate amount of deposits due to the depositors on 31.03.2010
who have not claimed their deposits, including interest accrued, if
any, after the dates on which their deposits became due for payment Rs.
22.62 lacs.
Deposits aggregating Rs. 7.19 lacs pertaining to 19 depositors have
since either been renewed or paid. Further 2 unclaimed deposits
aggregating to Rs. nil have since been credited to Investors Education
and Protection Fund. The remaining depositors whose deposits, including
interest, amount to Rs. 14.71 lacs have not sent any instructions for
the disposal of their matured deposits. These will be renewed or repaid
as soon as instructions are received from the concerned depositors.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY SONEPAT UNIT
The following measures were taken for Conservation of energy :- A)
Overhauling of one 1000 KVA and One 500 KVA D.G. Sets for enhancing the
efficiency by 25%.
B) Replacement of cooling tower of D.G. one number to put more load and
get more efficiency.
C) Fitting of exhaust fans in D.G. Room for taking out hot air and
enabling the D.G. Sets to perform more efficiently.
We will replace two more cooling towers to get maximum efficiency for
D.G. and maximum utilization of our plants by which we can get more
output with same fuel consumption and installation of new Screw
Compressors of 500 cfm. To reduce the running cost respectively in the
next financial year for energy conservation.
SAHIBABAD UNIT
The following measures were taken for Conservation of energy :
a) Use of LPG instead of H.S.D. in one Paint shop.
b) Installation of 12 Nos. Natural exhaust systems (Wind Air Vent) in
place of motorized exhausts.
MALANPUR UNIT
Better and fuel efficient techonology is being introduced and
computerized controls are being installed in the burners. A very tight
maintenance schedule is being maintained for better fuel efficiency.
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
1. Specific areas in which R & D carried out by the Company :- During
the year under review, Sonepat Unit worked mainly on design and
development of new models of bicycles and upgrading/revamping of
existing models and on improvement of manufacturing processes.
Sahibabad Unit installed and commissioned a new Disc Paint Plant so as
to enhance paint quality and finish on critical components like frame,
fork, mudguards etc. Malanpur Unit introduced new models of bicycles
in all categories of bicycles and planning to acquire latest technology
in metal finishing during the next year.
2. Benefits derived as a result of the above R & D :- New and upgraded
models were introduced in the market during the year. Cost reduction
measures and improvement in the manufacturing processes and quality
controls have helped in increasing the Companys market share despite
adverse market conditions.
With the installation of new Disc Paint Plant, production capacity
increased to meet the increased demand and to compete in the market for
fancy and conventional bicycles.
3. Future Plan of action :-
Developement of new models, revamping of existing models, improvement
in development of manufacturing processes which would increase
productivity at minimum cost without compromising on quality.
Technology absorption, adaptation and innovation :- 1. Efforts, in
brief, made towards technology absorption, adaptation and innovation :-
New tool for bending Loop Tube on Press has been developed and new tool
for Assembling Diamond and Rear Triangle of Suspension frames has been
developed.
Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts
Loop Tube Bending Tool will help improve productivity and result in
cost reduction and improved aesthetics of the product and new assembly
tool will help improve productivity.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO
Total foreign exchange earned : Rs. 1875.61 lacs Total foreign exchange
used : Rs. 176.39 lacs
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required under section 217(2-A) of the Companies Act,
1956 and the rules framed thereunder relating to particulars of
employees is given in the annexure to this report.
SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
As required under Section 383-A of the Companies Act, 1956 a
certificate from a Secretary in whole time practice regarding
compliance of the provisions of the Act is attached.
LISTING OF COMPANYS EQUITY SHARES
Your Companys shares continue to be listed on Delhi, Bombay and
National Stock Exchanges. The Annual Listing Fee for the year 2010-2011
has been paid to all the three stock exchanges.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Statement of Accounts of the subsidiaries together with statement under
section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, are annexed herewith.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, Directors hereby confirm that :
I. in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanations
relating to material departures.
II. The directors had selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at 31st March, 2010 and of the profit of the Company
for that period.
III The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities, to the
best of the knowledge and ability of the Directors.
IV The directors had prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern
basis.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate report on Corporate Governance is attached as a part of this
report (Annexure- 1). The Management Discussion and Analysis Report
forms a part of the Corporate Governance report.
AUDITORS
M/s Mehra .Khanna & Company, Chartered Accountants, retire at the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, offer
themselves for reappointment.
DIRECTORS
S/Shri Hira Lal Bhatia and Hari Krishan Ahuja are retiring by rotation
at this Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, offer themselves
for reappointment.
Your directors like to take the opportunity to place on record their
appreciation of the contribution made by employees at all levels.
In the end, your directors wish to express their gratitude and
appreciation to Central and State Governments, and Companys bankers
for the continued support, assistance and encouragement accorded to
the Company.
HARI KRISHAN AHUJA
HIRA LAL BHATIA DIRECTORS
ISHWAR DAS CHUGH
JAI NARAIN SAWHNEY
PRITHVI RAJ CHAWLA
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