Dear Stakeholders,
The Directors are pleased to present the 18th Annual Report on the
affairs of the Company along with the Audited statement of Accounts for
the year ended 31st March, 2011. The Report also includes the
Management Discussion and Analysis in accordance with the provisions of
the Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
Financial Highlights
(Rs. in lacs)
Sr. Particulars 31st March, 31st March,
No. 2011 2010
1. Sales and Operating
Income 4,53,404.75 2,81,628.40
2 Other Income 473.51 408.80
3. Total Revenue 4,53,878.27 2,82,037.21
4 Profit before Interest,
Depreciation, Exceptional
items and Taxes (EBIDTA) 16,612.60 12,023.53
5 Interest and Financial
Cost(Net) 4,594.91 3,253.95
6 Depreciation and Miscellaneous
Expenditure Written Off 3,018.65 2,508.64
7 Profit before Taxation (PBT) 8,999.04 6,260.94
8 Tax including Deferred Tax 2,854.61 2,005.77
9 Profit after Taxation (PAT) 6,144.44 4,255.18
10 Short(Excess) provision of
Taxation for Earlier years (53.64) (39.82)
11 Profit brought forward
from the Previous Year 18,610.51 15,276.92
12. Profit Available for
Appropriation 24,808.59 19,571.92
Transfer to General Reserve 500.00 500.00
Interim Dividend 153.81 —
Proposed Dividend 290.17 395.69
Tax on Proposed Dividend 47.07 65.72
13. Balance carried to
Balance Sheet 23,817.53 18,610.51
Operational Performance
During this year, turnover has increased to Rs. 4,53,405 lacs as
compared to Rs. 2,81,628 lacs which has significantly increased by 61 %
as compared to previous year. The net profit of the Company has
increased to Rs. 6,144 lacs as compared to Rs. 4,255 lacs which has
significantly increased by 44% as compared to previous year. Our export
turnover has also been increased to Rs. 92,271 lacs as compared to Rs.
42,116 lacs with record growth of 119% as compared to previous year.
In 2010-11, Gokul Refoils and Solvent Ltd attained two landmarks viz.
Its highest ever record turnover and highest net profit. This landmark
performance is a result of better
penetration in new and existing markets with new capacities; higher
consumer demand for FMCG products due to growing affluence and higher
disposable income in the hands of consumers linked to better quality of
life and best in class manufacturing performance at all our plants.
Record performance is also attributed to volume growth and better
margin in branded products. The growth in export turnover is due to
capture more market share of meal and castor oil well supported by
capacity additions during the year.
The year 2010-11 experienced the Indian economy battle with out of
control, upward spiraling food prices and uncontrollable inflation.
Indian industries fought a long drawn battle between falling profits
and consumer benefit. In this dismal scenario, where on one end World
recession kept global sentiments low and on the other end domestic
inflation impacted household spending, edible oils brought much needed
relief to the Indian agri basket by maintaining level prices. In view
of unstable economic environment, capacity expansion, increased
efficiency led optimum capacity utilization and an increased share from
branded sales helped the Company successfully tide over difficult
times.
Segment Information
Hitherto the management had identified two primary business segments
viz. Edible oil business and non-edible oil businesses. Due to changes
in the internal reporting system and organization as structure based on
the guiding principles given in Accounting Standard on Segment
Reporting (AS-17) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountant of
India, the management reviewed and reclassified its primary business
segments as Agro based commodities which incorporates product groups
viz. soyabean, palm line, cotton seed oil, sun flower oil, mustard
seed oil, castor oil, oil cakes, de-oiled cakes, vanaspati, oil seeds,
its bye products and other agro-commodities which have similar
production process, similar methods of distribution and have similar
risks and returns. Hence, the primary segment information is reported
based on this classification from this year.
Dividend
The Company has paid Interim Dividend of 5% (Rs. 0.10/- per share)
during the year. In view of the improved performance of the Company,
the Directors are pleased to recommend a final dividend of 11% (Rs
0.22/- per share). Thus the aggregate dividend for the year 2010-11
works out to 16% (Rs. 0.32/- per share) and the total payout will be
Rs. 491.05 lacs including dividend distribution tax of Rs. 68.97 lacs.
Status of New Projects and Expansion of Existing Projects
During this year, we strengthened our manufacturing facilities by
enhancing our castor seed processing capacity from 300 TPD to 1100 TPD,
castor solvent extraction capacity from 200 TPD to 600 TPD and castor
refining capacity from 200 TPD to 400 TPD.
To meet India''s oil deficit and growing demand, the Company is making
all efforts to run its facilities at optimum levels. Better
efficiencies have come into the production process with the
commencement of our ultra modern chillex plant at Sidhpur with a
capacity of 500 TPD. The Chillex technology is the latest technology
available across the globe and we believe, among few of the best
state-of-the-art edible oil plants in Asia today.
Gearing to meet the growing demand your Company has increased its
production capacity from 19,14,000 MT in FY10 to 23,94,000 MT in FY11.
Further, we have successfully run our new Haldia plant on optimum
capacity utilization. This has led to enhanced access and logistics
efficiency in markets of the North East, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand,
Orissa and Uttar Pradesh. The refinery with 1,100 TPD capacity has
given boost to the top line and bottom line of Company.
The Company is further expanding its solvent extraction capacity at
Sidhpur plant by 300 TPD to meet out growing export demand of Rapeseed
meal. Further, we are increasing capacity of Castor BSS plant (Castor
Refining) at Gandhidham by 200 TPD to capture more market share of
castor oil.
Today, with four manufacturing plants spread over strategic geographic
locations, we are the one of the top edible oil companies in India as
well as top castor oil companies in the world – giving us economies of
scale, reduced input costs and ability to serve large number of
customers.
Brand Building – Gokul and Zaika
It is imperative to create top of mind recall amongst your consumers
such that the product and the brand become synonymous. Gokul Refoils''
two flagship brands Gokul and Zaika performed exceptionally well in the
current year. Today, Gokul is positioned as the premium brand for the
loyal housewife while Zaika is the affordable brand and more popular in
vanaspati. All major brands of Gokul Refoils reported robust growth for
the year. Today, nearly 50% of the Company''s edible oil sales come from
the branded segment and retail sales are also significantly increasing
in the proportion.
The Company has developed a two pronged strategy to address both the
urban and rural markets. As an initiative to increase its branded sales
proportion and visibility of products in the market, the Company has
placed its products in Big Bazaar, Spencer, Star Bazaar & National
Handloom and is in talks with other retail outlets like Reliance Retail
and D-Mart.
The Company is reaching out to the discerning housewife and family
shopper through these retail chains where its products are well stocked
and displayed in front shelves. Regular promotions and discounts help
in increasing new consumer trials and repeat sales.
The semi urban and rural markets are under-penetrated, scattered and
operate through mom and pop stores. Thus, distribution and reach are
critical to ensure products reach the consumers. Deepening our retail
penetration we increased our C&F/depots to 50 in FY11 from 41 in FY10.
A small but a substantial step towards dedicated retails sales was
undertaken by widening our distribution network to more than 1,000
distributors this year from around 400 in FY10. Giving a major push to
its retailing efforts, the Company doubled its retailers from approx
1,00,000 in FY10 to approx 2,00,000 in FY11.
Regular advertisements in print and electronic media at local and
national level, sponsoring local events to create brand visibility,
outdoor hoardings and radio advertisement are just some of the
activities undertaken by the Company in a dedicated effort towards
brand building.
Website
As per the Clause 54 of the Listing Agreement the Company has
maintained a functional website www.gokulgroup.com which has all the
details i.e. details of its business, financial information,
shareholding pattern, compliance with Corporate Governance, contact
information of the designated officials of the Company who are
responsible for assisting and handling investor grievances, details of
agreements entered into with the media companies and/or their
associates, etc.
The contents of the said website are updated on regular basis.
Fixed Deposits
The Company has not accepted any Fixed Deposits from the public and it
is therefore not required to comply with the requirement under
Non-Banking Non-Financial Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1966 and
Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975.
Subsidiary Companies
Your Company has three wholly owned subsidiary companies namely Maurigo
International Ltd, Mauritius, Maurigo Pte Ltd, Singapore and
Professional Commodity Services Private Limited. In line with Section
212 of the Companies Act, 1956, and as per the Circular No. 2/2011
dated 8th February, 2011 and Circular No. 3/2011 dated 21st February,
2011, the consent of the Board has been obtained for not attaching the
Audited Statements of Accounts along with the Director''s Report and the
Auditor''s report of these companies. The annual accounts of the
subsidiary companies and the related detailed information shall be made
available to shareholders at any point of time on their demand. The
annual accounts of the subsidiary companies have been kept for
inspection at the Registered office of the Company and the subsidiary
companies.
Directors
In terms of Article 170 of the Articles of Association, Shri Jayant
Parimal retire by rotation and being though eligible, because of his
preoccupation does not offer himself for reappointment at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting.
In terms of Article 170 of the Articles of Association, Dr. Dipuba
Devada retire by rotation and being eligible, offers herself for
re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Shri Gyan Chordia was appointed as the Additional Director of the
Company with effect from 15th June, 2011. His term of office expires at
the ensuing Annual Feneral Meeting.
Notice has been received from Member pursuant to Section 257 of
Companies Act together with the necessary deposits of Rs. 500/-
proposing the appointment of Shri Gyan Chordia as a regular Director to
the Board of Directors.
Shri Gyan Chordia has been appointed as the Executive Director of the
Company subject to the approval of Members with effect from 15th June,
2011.
Shri Balvantsinh Rajput and Shri Kanubhai Thakkar have been
re-appointed as the Managing Directors of the Company with effect from
15th June, 2011.
The brief resume of Directors having reappointed are attached to the
notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Insurance
All the movable and immovable assets of the Company are adequately
insured and are covered for all the risks.
Auditors
M/s. M.R. Pandhi & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad,
Auditors of the Company, retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and are eligible for reappointment and have expressed
their willingness to act as the Auditors of the Company, and have
further confirmed that the said appointment would be in conformity with
the provisions of Section 224 (1B) of the Act and that they are not
disqualified for such reappointment within the meaning of Section 226
of the said Act.
Consolidated Financial Statements
As stipulated by Clause 41 of Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges,
Consolidated Audited Financial Statements of the Company, its
subsidiaries and associates, for the year ended 31st March, 2011 have
been prepared by the Company in accordance with the requirements of
Accounting Standard 21 Consolidated Financial Statements and other
Accounting Standards prescribed by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India. The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
forms the part of the Annual Report.
Particulars Regarding Conservation of Energy & Technology Absorption &
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo Information in accordance with the
provision of Section 217(1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
Companies (Disclosures of particulars in the Report of the Board of
Directors) Rules,1988 regarding conservation of energy, technology
absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo are given in the
statement annexed hereto forming a part of this Report.
Directors Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, the Directors hereby state and confirm that:
i) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable Accounting
Standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departures;
ii) They have 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, 2011 and of the profit of the Company for
the year ended on that date.
iii) They have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this
Act for safeguarding the interest of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) They have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis.
Management''s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions
A separate section on Management Discussion and Analysis, as stipulated
in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges forms
the part of the Annual Report.
Corporate Governance
The Company has complied with the requirements of Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement regarding Corporate Governance as were applicable
during the year under review to the Company.
A report on Corporate Governance practices followed by the Company, the
Auditors'' Certificate on compliance of mandatory requirements thereof
and Management Discussion and Analysis are Annexed to this report.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Company has felt the requirement that it owes to the society and
has therefore contributed for its upliftment from time to time. The
Company set up a social service foundation in the year 1999 with an
effort to create social awareness, well being and upliftment of the
people and currently executes CSR activities largely through trusts
engaged in health care, education and community welfare services.
Following this, two more organizations were setup to fulfill this duty
as a human being.
For encouraging education amongst underprivileged children the group
has established an educational complex along with hostel accommodation.
Healthcare is another crucial area of concern in the organization. To
that end, the Company runs a well equipped hospital facility near its
plant locations. All hospitals are well equipped with OPD and
hospitalization facility. Various awareness camps, health camps like
Children Medical Camp, Eye Camp and tournaments like inter village
football championship are held to develop a social atmosphere.
Particulars of the Employees
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs by notification dated 31st March,
2011, issued the Companies (Particular of Employees) Amendment Rules,
2011, which amended the limits of remuneration of the employees mention
under Companies (Particular of Employees) Rules, 1975. Accordingly, as
per the Companies (Particular of Employees) Rules, 2011 and the
provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, details of
the names and other particulars of employees drawing remuneration
aggregating to more than Rs. 60,00,000 (Rupees sixty lacs only) per
annum and Rs. 5,00,000 (Rupees five lacs) per month, are required to be
attached to this report. However, as per the provisions of Section 219
(1) (b) (iv) of the Companies Act, 1956, the report and annual accounts
of your Company sent to the shareholder do not contain the said
annexure. Any shareholder desirous of obtaining a copy of the said
annexure may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered /
Corporate Office of the Company.
Appreciation
The Directors take this opportunity to express their gratitude and
appreciation for the co-operation and assistance received from the
Stock Exchanges, Bankers, Government and various Government Agencies as
well as Shareholders during the year under review.
The Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the
devoted and dedicated service rendered by all the employees of the
Company.
For and on behalf of the Board
Ahmedabad Balvantsinh Rajput
15th June, 2011 Chairman and Managing Director
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