Dear Members,
The Directors have great pleasure in presenting 53rd Annual Report
together with the Audited accounts for the year ended March 31, 2011.
(Rs. In Lacs)
FINANCIAL RESULTS: Year ended Year ended
31.03.2011 31.03.2010
Gross Operational Income 10,810.39 7,970.91
Less: Excise Duty 646.51 436.45
Net Operational Income 10,163.88 7,534.46
Gross Profit 1,402.46 1,160.71
Less: Depreciation 239.68 156.40
Profit before tax 1,162.78 1,004.31
Less: Provision for Taxation
- Current 234.00 197.00
- MAT Credit Entitlement (54.00)
- Deferred (29.28) 29.90
150.72
Profit after taxes 1,012.06 777.41
Excess/(Short) Provision for taxation
of earlier year 3.15 (4.50)
Adjustment in respect of earlier years (0.80) (1.85)
Surplus of previous year 54.20 49.78
Profit available for appropriation 1,068.61 820.84
Appropriations:
Transferred to General Reserve 750.00 520.00
Proposed Dividend 225.87 210.81
Tax on Dividend 36.64 35.83
Surplus Carried to Balance Sheet 56.10 54.20
OPERATIONS:
As envisioned, the output from Dehradun plant has been continuously
improving with sustained efforts combined with aggressive marketing,
the Company has been able to book higher orders despite keen
competition resulting in increased sales. These two factors have helped
the Company to show marked improvements in the top-line and
bottom-line.
The Company continues its policy of assertive marketing, vendor
development and outsourcing of intermediate products which will reflect
in better results at the end of financial year 2011-2012.
The Companys performance further improved due to the following :
- The Company supplied 2 MW Traction sub-station with HIRECT rectifier
sets for Mumbai Monorail which is the first monorail in India in the
year 2010-2011. The Company is targeting the business of Monorail in
India and South East Asia for further growth.
- The Company executed an order with a rating of 6MW for graphite
application and the Company expects to do further business in this area
in the coming financial year. The market in India of High Current
Rectifiers (Water Cooled) is showing positive signs of improvement.
- The Company will continue its sustained efforts in the export market
in the current year to create a niche in the global market.
DIVIDEND:
The Directors are pleased to recommend for consideration of the
Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting, payment of dividend @ 75%
(Rs. 1.50 per share) amounting to Rs.2,25,86,895/- for the year ended
31st March, 2011 (previous year Rs.2,10,81,102/-).
DEPOSITS:
Deposits amounting to Rs.4,00,000/- due for payment on or before 31st
March,2011 remained unclaimed by the depositors on that date. Letters
have been sent to such depositors reminding them to claim their
deposits
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
As per the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and in terms of the
Articles of Association of the Company, Shri Pawan Kumar Golyan & Shri
Bharat Swaroop, Directors of the Company retire by rotation and being
eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.
The Board has appointed Shri Akhil Marfatia as an Additional Director
of the Company with effect from April 11, 2011. His term expires at the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company. Being eligible, he
offers himself for re-appointment and the Board recommends that he be
re-appointed.
During the year Shri Jayant H. Shah expressed his inability to continue
as Director of the Company due to his old age. Your Board places its
appreciation for the services rendered by Shri Jayant H. Shah during
the tenure of his directorship.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the Directors
confirm that:
1. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
Accounting Standards have been followed.
2. Appropriate policies have been selected and applied consistently
and judgments and estimates wherever made 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, 2011.
3. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
4. The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
AUDITORS:
M/s. Khandwala & Shah, Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company
are retiring at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. They are eligible
for re-appointment and have expressed their willingness to act as
Auditors, if re-appointed. The Company has received a certificate from
them that they are qualified under section 224 (1B) of the Companies
Act, 1956, for appointment as Auditors of the Company. Members are
requested to consider their appointment and fix their remuneration.
M/s. Daga & Chaturmutha, Chartered Accountants, Branch Auditors of the
Company for Nashik Plant are retiring and eligible for re-appointment
and have expressed their willingness to act as Branch Auditors of the
Company.
M/s. R. Gupta & Associates [name of the firm changed from Mullick & Co.
to R. Gupta & Associates], Chartered Accountants, Branch Auditors of
the Company for Dehradun Plants are retiring and eligible for
re-appointment and have expressed their willingness to act as Branch
Auditors of the Company.
AUDITORS OBSERVATIONS:
The observations of the auditors contained in their Report have been
adequately dealt with in the Notes to the Accounts given in Schedule
R which are self explanatory and therefore, do not call for any
further comments.
SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT:
As required under the amended provisions of the Companies Act, 1956,
the Company is required to obtain Secretarial Compliance Certificate
from a Practicing Company Secretary. The same is enclosed and form part
of this report.
DEPOSITORY SERVICES:
The Companys Equity Shares have been admitted to the depository
mechanism of the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and also
the Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). As a result the
investors have an option to hold the shares of the Company in a
dematerialised form in either of the two Depositories. The Company has
been allotted ISIN No. INE835D01023.
Shareholders therefore, are requested to take full benefit of the same
and lodge their holdings with Depository Participants [DPs] with whom
they have their Demat Accounts for getting their holdings in electronic
form.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Your Company continued to practice good governance as set out by the
Securities & Exchange Board of India. In addition to the basic
governance issues, the Board laid a strong emphasis on transparency,
accountability and integrity. The detailed report on compliance of
Corporate Governance and Management Discussion Analysis as stipulated
in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is enclosed and form part of this
Report.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
Your Company is committed to conducting its business in accordance with
the applicable laws, rules and regulations and highest standards of
business ethics. In recognition thereof, the Board of Directors have
implemented a Code of Conduct for adherence by the Directors and Senior
Management Personnel of the Company. This will help in dealing with
ethical issues and also foster a culture of accountability and
integrity.
PARTICULARS REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO:
The information pursuant to section 217 (I) (e) of the Companies Act,
1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the Report
of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are given in Annexure I to this
report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
Particulars required under section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956
read with the Companies (particulars of employees) Rules, 1975 are
given in the prescribed format as an Annexure II to the Directors
Report.
LISTING:
The Company has listed its Shares on The Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd., &
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. The Company is regular in payment
of Listing Fees.
SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND PROTECTION:
The Company has taken all the necessary steps for safety and
environmental control and protection at the plant.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
The Directors wish to convey their appreciation to the Companys
shareholders, customers, suppliers, bankers, distributors and all the
technology partners for the support they have given to the Company and
the confidence, which they have reposed in its management and the
employees for the commitment and dedication shown by them.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
For Hind Rectifiers Limited
S. K. Nevatia
Chairman & Managing Director
Registered Office:
Lake Road, Bhandup (W),
Mumbai - 400 078.
Place: Mumbai
Dated: 30th May, 2011
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