The Members
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 22nd Annual Report
together with the Audited Statement of Accounts of the Company for the
financial year ended on March 31, 2011.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Rs. in Lacs)
PARTICULARS Year ended Year ended
31.03.2011 31.03.2010
Sales 10319.04 8758.30
Other Income 0.59 1.60
Profit Before Depreciation
and Tax 670.65 559.88
Less: Depreciation 152.2 151.77
Profit Before Tax 518.45 408.11
Sundry credit balance
written off/(back) 0.87 1.14
Provision for MAT 103.15 69.18
Provision for deferred Tax (271.80) 0
Profit after Tax 686.23 337.79
Proposed Dividend 77.95 77.95
Dividend Distribution Tax 12.95 13.25
Balance carried forward
to Balance Sheet 595.33 246.59
The Balance in Profit & Loss Account for the year is Rs. 595. 33 Lacs
(Previous year Rs. 246.59 Lacs), after adjusting of Rs. 60.89 Lacs
(Previous Year Rs. 43.40 Lacs). Balance of Rs. 947.50 Lacs (Previous
Year Rs. 291.27 Lacs) is carried to Balance Sheet.
1. PERFORMANCE REVIEW
During the period under review, the operations and production of plant
remained regular and consistent. The capacity utilization was about 90%
of installed capacity. The total production during the year under
review was 7205 MT, which is almost same as last year. The company
produces various grades of PIB like HV 10, HV 10 for exports, HV 30, HV
100 and HV 200. The feedstock prices remained high during the year,
however the company was able to manage and cater to the customers''
requirements and expectations. In summary, we can say that the period
under review was period of consolidation.
2. DIVIDEND
To reward the shareholders for their continued support, confidence and
faith in the Company, during the year under review, the Board is
pleased to recommend dividend of Rs. 0.50 per equity share i.e 5% on the
Paid Up Equity capital of the Company. The total outgo on this account
shall be Rs. 90.90 Lacs including dividend distribution tax.
3. FIXED DEPOSIT
The Company has not accepted any Fixed Deposits within the meaning of
Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 and the rules made there under
during the year under review.
4. FUTURE BUSINESS PLANS OF THE COMPANY
During the period under review, the Company''s manufacturing activities
were smooth and the Company has produced 7200 MTs of Polyisobutenes
(PIB). And for the current year the company has a target to outperform
previous year''s production level.
With a view to further expand the operations and to raise the top line
as well as the bottom line the company is foraying into trading of
various chemicals and energy products like High- density polyethylene
(HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), base oil, furnace oil,
polymers, LPG, coal etc.
The Company has a ready market for these products as it enjoys
excellent business repo with the potential customers. The management is
determined to expand its core customer base. Thus the Company expects
to achieve high turnover in the very first full year of operation. The
Company is also tapping the huge export market. Trading will contribute
substantially to the top line and satisfactorily to the bottom line.
5. DIRECTORS
Mr. I.C. Srivastava and Mr. P. S. Sharma, Directors of the Company
retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. However,
they have intimated the Company that they will not seek re-appointment.
The Directors place on record their appreciation of the valuable
contribution made by Mr. I. C. Srivastava and Mr. P. S. Sharma,
Directors of the Company during their long association with the
Company. The Directors are of the view that vacancy on the Board of
Directors of the Company, so created, be not filled at present.
The Board of Directors in their meeting held on May 14, 2011, has
appointed Mr. Rangesh Nayarand Mr. Abhay N. Manudhane as Additional
Directors of the Company in accordance with the provisions of Section
260 of the Companies Act, 1956. Pursuant to Section 260 of the
Companies Act, 1956, a director appointed under Section 260, holds
office upto the date of next Annual General Meeting. The Company has
received notice from a member of the Company under Section 257 of the
Companies Act, 1956, proposing their candidature for the office of the
Director.
The information in particulars of directors seeking appointment as
required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement executed with the
Stock Exchange have been given under Corporate Governance Section of
this report.
6. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, with respect to Directors'' Responsibility Statement, it is
hereby confirmed that:
a. in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, applicable accounting
standards have been followed.
b. standard accounting policies and applied them consistently and made
judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of
the financial year as at 31st March 2011 and of the profit of the
Company for the year ended on that date.
c. proper and sufficient care 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 have been
taken.
d. the Accounts have been prepared on a ''going concern'' basis.
7. PERSONNEL
During the year under review, none of the employees received
remuneration of or in excess of the limits prescribed as per the
provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the
Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975.
8. AUDITORS AND AUDITORS'' REPORT
The present Statutory Auditors of the Company, M/s. Indani &
Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, have expressed their
unwillingness to be re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company
on their retirement at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The
Board has accepted the same and in process of finalising new Statutory
Auditors.
The observation made by the Statutory Auditors in their report are self
explanatory and do not need any further clarification.
9. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information with respect to conservation of energy, technology
absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo pursuant to Section 217
(1) (e) of the Act read with Rule 2 of the Companies (Disclosure of
Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, form
part of this Report.
10. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Being observant and responsible, the Company is committed to high
standards of the corporate ethics, professionalism and transparency. As
per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the stock exchanges, a
separate section on Corporate Governance forms part of the Annual
Report. A certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company
confirming the compliance of conditions of corporate governance under
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is also attached to this Report.
11. EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP
The Company enjoyed very cordial relations with the employees during
the year under review and the Management wishes to place on record its
sincere appreciation of the efforts put in by workers, staff and
executives for achieving excellent results under demanding
circumstances.
12. LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGE
The Company is listed with the Bombay Stock Exchange. The Company has
made application with National Stock Exchange of India for listing
thereon.
13. DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
Company has dematerialized its shares with both depositories viz. CDSL
and NSDL.
14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation and
gratitude for the support and co-operation received from the Central
and State Governments, Civic Corporation and authorities, Banks,
Customers, Suppliers, Associates, Vendors and Members during the year
under review. The Directors also wish to thank and place on record its
appreciation for all the employees for their committed and sincere
services and continued cooperation throughout the year.
For and on behalf of the Board
Brijmohan Rathi
Chairman and Managing Director
Place : Navi Mumbai
Date : May 14,2011
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