The members of PIX Transmissions Ltd.,
The directors are pleased to present the TWENTY NINTH ANNUAL REPORT and
the Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2011,
together with notice of Annual General Meeting.
Financial Results
Given below is the financial performance of the Audited Accounts for
the year ended 31st March 2011:
[Rs. in lacs]
Particulars As on As on
31.03.2011 31.03.2010
Sales 23803.29 17898.72
Other income 8.03 20.00
23811.32 17918.72
Profit before Depreciation 2613.24 1824.41
Depreciation 1995.86 1466.69
Profit before tax after
depreciation 617.38 357.72
Less: Provision for taxation
a) Current year 140.00 61.00
b) Deferred Tax Liability 113.04 227.09
364.34 69.63
Less:
Wealth Tax paid - 0.36
¦ Capital Redemption Reserve 647.50
Proposed Dividend 96.94
Tax on Dividend 16.46 760.90
Total (396.56) 69.27
Balance of Profit Brought down 1172.69 1103.42
Amount available for Appropriation 776.13 1172.69
& carried to Balance Sheet
The Company''s Sales & Income during the Financial Year
2010-11 computed of the following:
[Rs. in lacs]
S
No. Particulars Current Previous
Year Year
1. Belts 16115.15 13,114.10
2. Hoses 6367.61 3,413.82
3. End Fittings 112.90 93.71
4. Other items 1207.63 1,277.09
23803.29 17898.72
Dividend
The Directors are pleased to announce a dividend @ 7.5% for the year
ended 31st March, 2011. However in order to conserve the resources, the
directors have not proposed dividend on all promoter''s holding of
preference shares, which will be proposed in coming years.
Increase in Share Capital
The Directors and Promoters were allotted equity shares on conversion
of convertible warrants during the year under review. Consequent to the
above, the issued, subscribed and paid up share capital of the company
is 1,29,25,200 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- (Previous Year 1,16,85,200)
each aggregating to Rs. 12,92,52,000/- (Previous Year Rs.
11,68,52,000/-) as on 31.03.2011.
Proceeds of Preferential Issue of warrants
The company issued shares and warrants on preferential basis to
Promoters and Promoters group. The company has mobilized total funds to
the extent of Rs.372 Lacs (Previous year Rs.343.50 Lacs), were deployed
towards expansion of manufacturing facilities and for working capital.
Issue of 647500 6% Cumulative Convertible Preference Shares of Rs.
100/-
During the year under review company has converted 647,500 6%
Redeemable Cumulative Preference Shares out of 11, 17,100 6% Redeemable
Cumulative Preference Shares of Rs. 100/- each issued to the promoters
of the company into 6% Cumulative Convertible Preference Shares of
Rs.100/- each which was approved by the members at their duly convened
and constituted extra-ordinary general meeting held on 22nd September,
2010.
Joint Ventures
1. PIX Europe Limited, U.K. -Joint Venture
PIX Europe Limited promoted to carry on business of PIX Products and
other products in the market of European Countries, Germany and China.
2. PIX QCS Limited, Ireland-Joint Venture
PIX QCS Limited promoted to carry on business of PIX Products and other
products in the market of Ireland.
Subsidiaries
The subsidiaries of the company during the year under review are given
below:
1. PIX South America Importacao E Exportacao De Correias E Mangueiras
Ltda, Brazil: PIX South America Importacao E Exportacao De Correias E
Mangueiras Ltda promoted to carry on business of PIX Products in the
market of Argentina, Chili, Brazil & Peru etc.The joint venture
agreement with the subsidiary company has been revoked with effect from
15th April, 2011.
2. PIX Middle East FZC, UAE: PIX Middle East FZC promoted to carry on
business of PIX Products in the market of Middle East Countries.
As per Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, it is required to attach
the Directors'' Report, balance sheet and Profit and Loss account of
subsidiaries. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India
vide its circular No. 2/2011 dated February 8, 2011 has provided an
exemption to companies from complying with section 212 provided such
companies publish the audited consolidated financial statements in the
annual report. Accordingly the Annual Report 2010-11 does not contain
the financial statements of subsidiaries. The audited annual accounts
and related information of our subsidiaries, where applicable will be
made available upon request. These documents will also be available
for inspection during business hours at our Registered Office at
Nagpur. A statement in pursuance of Section 212 is attached to this
Report.
Corporate Governance:
Pursuant to clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
Management Discussion and Analysis Report, Corporate Governance Report
and Certificate on Corporate Governance are annexed to this report.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, The Board of
Directors report that:
I) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting
Standards have been followed along with proper explanations relating to
material departures, and there are no any material departures.
ii) Accounting Policies have been selected and applied consistently and
the judgments and estimates made are reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the statement of affairs of the company at
the end of the financial year and of the Profit or Loss of the company
for that period.
iii) 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 regulation.
iv) The Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Public Deposits
The Company has not invited and accepted deposits from the public
during the financial year ended 31 st March 2011.
Insurance
The assets of the Company are adequately insured against the risk of
fire and other risks.
Particular of Employees
Under the provision of Section 217(2A)of the Companies Act, 1956 read
with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended, the
names and other particulars of employees are set out in the Annexure to
the Directors'' Report. However having regard to the provisions of
Section 219(1) (b) (IV) of the Companies Act, 1956, the annual report
excluding the aforesaid information is being sent to all the members of
the company and others entitled thereto. Any member interested in
obtaining such particulars may write to the company secretary at the
registered office of the company.
Directors
To appoint Directors in place of Mr. Sukhpal Singh Sethi, Mr. Sonepal
Sethi, Mr. Joe Paul, Mr. Haresh Eidnani and Mr. Darshan Singh Chadha
directors of the company who retire by rotation and being eligible
offer themselves for re-appointment.
To appoint Mr. Rishipal Sethi who is a director of the company as a
Joint Managing Director of the Company With effect from 01.08.2011.
Auditor
M/s S. C. Bandi & Co. Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company,
retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and
being eligible offer themselves for re-appointment. Members are
requested to re-appoint statutory auditor and fixed their remuneration.
Auditors'' Report
The notes forming part of the accounts are self-explanatory and do not
call for any further clarifications under Section 217(3) of the
Companies Act, 1956.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
A. Conservation of Energy
Company is always looking towards every step in the direction of
conservation of energy, mainly from following major energy sources:
1) Water
2) Steam
3) Electricity
1) Conservation of Water
1.1. By setting up a new sewage treatment plant & upgrading the
effluent treatment plant, treated water is used for gardening, floor
washing, toilets etc which resulted in reduction of fresh water
consumption.
1.2. Installation of cooling towers for re-circulation of water used
for machines cooling, conserve the ample quantity of fresh water.
1.3. Use of reverse osmosis plant & water softening plant for treating
of raw water, helps to reduce feed water consumption in boiler,
increases the life of process machineries and provide good quality of
drinking water.
1.4. Collection of maximum amount of steam condensate, reduce the feed
water consumption in Boilers.
1.5. Company is introducing rain water harvesting systems which will
help to retain the rainwater in our area and conserve the water.
2) Conservation of Steam
2.1 Reuse of condensate has reduced the consumption of furnace oil.
2.2 Heating of water by using flash steam in process area has reduced
the steam consumption.
2.3 Reduction in furnace oil consumption by use of good quality water
for boiler feed & regular cleaning & maintenance of boilers.
2.4 Optimum utilization of steam, control on wastage & leakages of
steam and maintaining proper insulation has contributed to saving of
steam consumption.
3) Conservation of Electricity
3.1 Optimum utilization of compressed air & chilled water, has
contributed to saving of electricity.
3.2 Conversion of electric heating to steam heating has reduced the
electricity consumption.
3.3 A conventional lighting system in plant and offices replaced by
energy efficient electronic lighting system has reduced significant
electricity consumption.
3.4 Maintaining the power factor to near unity level by continuous
monitoring & proper maintenance resulting in conservation of
electricity.
3.5 Seasonal switching off of cooling tower fans, water chillers & air
conditioners, controlling the wastages and misuse helps to conservation
of electricity.
4.0 Supply of better quality water and reduction of consumption of
water steam / furnace oil and electricity have improved consumption
ratio with respect to per ton of finished product, thereby conserving
energy.
I.The Major sources of energy in the company are:
1. Furnace Oil
2. Electricity
1. Conservation of Furnace Oil:
a. Waste heat recovery systems have been introduced in pot and press
section. The waste heat is utilized for pre- heating of boilerfeed
water.
b. Dual heating system for furnace oil has been incorporated in boiler
firing system. Above improvements incorporated in steam generation and
distribution have resulted in improvement in steam to fuel ratio.
2. Conservation of Electricity:
a. Monitoring and maintaining system power factor to near unity level
has contributed to saving in electricity consumption.
b. Improvement in water circulation systems and seasonal switching off
of cooling tower fans and water chiller has significantly contributed
to savings in electrical energy.
c. Impact of measures on reduction of energy consumption has
consequent impact on the cost of production of goods.
d. The consumption of furnace oil and electricity per ton of
production has reduced considerably.
The Form A for disclosure of particulars with respect to conservation
of energy is attached to the Director Report.
B. Technology absorption
Efforts made in technological absorption were carried out by the
company. After total introduction of new products the same will be
absorbed and maintained for higher productivity and better quality.
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings & Outgo
Particulars regarding foreign exchange earnings and outgo are presented
in Schedule 16 of the Audited Account. The Company has retained its
status as a net forex earner.
Corporate Social Responsibilities:
Initiatives:
The company adopted a physically disabled school for children at
village Jiatala. The mid day meal and the school operation budget are
sponsored by PIX Transmissions Ltd.
The Company created a fund for treating terminal sickness for the
families of the nearby village which houses most of our workmen.
The Company provides ambulance to two adjacent villages for
transferring sick patient to the hospital. Both villages do possess
Primary Health Centers but are about 40 kms from the city centre where
a fully equipped hospital exists.
The Company organizes Blood Donation Camp twice a year.
Environmental Policy
PIX is committed to follow systematic approach to achieve continual
improvement in environmental performance by strengthening the greening
of supply chain, occupational health & safety while complying to all
applicable legal, safety legislation and other requirements.
Design & Development/Testing Laboratory
The strength of PIX lies in the introduction of new products through
robust Design, Development, Testing and introduction. The Design and
Development activity at PIX is carried out using the best resources and
facilities.
PIX has at its disposal a rich talent pool of technical manpower from
Rubber Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer engineering and
Material Procurement who design and develop the product and process.
PIX has State of the Art facilities capable for validating and
verifying the entire product range of Hoses, Belts and Assemblies that
the organization has in its range and proposes to innovate.
PIX has foot prints in the global market place by setting the pace for
reduced innovation cycle time for turning around a product. All Design
and Development outputs are reviewed at regular intervals by the Top
Management Some of the Govt. Agencies are sending their products for
testing to our Laboratory. PIX is moving towards accreditation of our
Testing Centre from the Department of Science and Technology which will
then function as a Profit Centre.
Acknowledgement
The Directors wish to place on record their appreciation towards all
associates including Customers, Collaborators, Government Agencies,
Financial Institutions, Bankers, Suppliers, Shareholders, Employees and
others who have reposed their confidence in the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Amarpal Sethi
Chairman & Managing Director
Place: Mumbai
Date : 30.05.2011
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