The Directors are delighted to present the Twenty-Third Annual Report
of the Company together with the Audited Accounts and Auditors Report
for the period ended 31st December, 2010.
FINANCIAL RESULTS AND OPERATIONS
The performance of the Company for the period ended 31st December,
2010, is summarized hereunder:
(Rs. Million)
15 months 12 months
ended ended
Particulars
31st December, 30th September,
2010 2009
Net Sales 17,136.27 12,041.78
Other Income 97.09 19.80
Total Income 17,233.36 12,061.58
Profit before Interest,
Depreciation and Tax 2,064.83 1,455.76
Interest 792.20 578.94
Depreciation, Amortisation and Impairment 1,042.24 802.07
Profit before Tax 230.39 74.75
Provision for Taxation 69.85 25.34
Profit for the period/year 160.54 49.41
The total income of the Company, during this period, increased to Rs.
17,233.36 Million as against Rs. 12,061.58 Million for the previous
financial year ended on 30th September, 2009. Correspondingly, the
Profit for the period increased to Rs. 160.54 Million as against Rs.
49.41 Million for the year ended on 30th September, 2009.
EXTENSION OF FINANCIAL YEAR
The Financial Year of the Company was extended by a period of three
months. Accordingly, the Financial Year under review comprises of a
period of fifteen months commencing from 1st October, 2009 and ending
on 31st December, 2010. Subsequent Financial Years shall be from 1st
January to 31st December.
DIVIDEND
Considering the financial performance of the Company and Companys
policy to pay sustainable dividend, your Directors are pleased to
recommend a dividend of Rs. 1.00 per equity share, (Previous year, Rs.
1.00 per equity share), on the equity shares of the Company for the
period ended 31st December, 2010, for approval of shareholders of the
Company.
TRANSFER TO RESERVE
Your Directors propose to transfer an amount of Rs. 20.00 million to
the General Reserve and an amount of Rs. 6.15 million to Capital
Redemption Reserve. After appropriations, the balance remaining of the
Profit and Loss Account amounting to Rs. 849.12 million is proposed to
be carried to the Balance Sheet.
FIXED DEPOSIT
During the period under review, the Company has not accepted/renewed
any deposit within the meaning of Section 58A of the Companies Act,
1956 and as such, no amount of principal/interest was outstanding as on
the balance sheet date.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The Company does not have any employee whose particulars are required
to be furnished under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read
with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended
from time to time.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
During the period under review, Foreign Exchange outflow amounted to
Rs. 1,203.24 million as against Rs. 1,077.05 million for the previous
year. There were no Foreign Exchange Earnings during the current and
previous period/year under review.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
Your Company believes in sustainable consumption of natural resources
and the conservation of energy remains a key focus area at all times.
The Company continues its efforts for the betterment of the
environment. The Company gives utmost importance to the conservation
of energy as a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility and is
committed to produce eco-friendly products and adopt eco-friendly
practices in all its areas of operations.
The Company has undertaken several initiatives to reduce energy
consumptions at different levels. The implementation progress of these
initiatives, led by In-House Team of Experts, is reported at regular
intervals. The In-House Team submits its findings on various energy
consumption centers highlighting the measures taken for conservation of
energy and their implementation status, at scheduled intervals, for
management consideration. Further corrective measures are taken as
appropriate.
Key Energy Conservation initiatives taken, during the period under
review, by the Company are outlined as under:
- Reduction of fuel consumption;
- Installation of Natural Ventilators in the plant for exhaust in
balance areas;
- Auto shut-off of air conditioners and other equipments during lunch
breaks and during shift change;
- Replacement of conventional tube lights by CFL tube lights, to save
energy; and
- Preventive maintenance of various equipments to keep them in good
condition.
As a result, there is a reduction in maintenance cost, machine downtime
and thereby savings in unit consumption which has helped in reducing
the overall cost of production.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
The future of any business depends upon its ability to upgrade existing
products and innovate new products by continuously performing research
and development activities and finding ways to blend in the latest
technology. Your Company understands the role of Research and
Development (R & D) activities in the areas in which it operates. It is
the need of the hour to provide modernized technologies at affordable
prices, so as to sustain competitive environment.
The R & D Centre of the Company works towards achievement of this goal.
At the R & D Centre, new innovative and quality products are developed
to provide our customers with better value for their money. The
In-House Team of experts is committed towards developing new versions
of products, improved process of manufacturing various parts and
assembling the same.
The R & D Centre of the Company is focused towards the following:
- To provide effective support and assurance to manufacturing plants
and businesses.
- To balance technology sourcing by a flexible strategy of smart
buying, fast customization and flagship development of key
technologies.
- To improve technical productivity on a continuous basis.
- To create a high performance environment to promote innovation.
- To identify and support various opportunities in technological
development to add value across the businesses of the Company.
- To cut down the cost of production.
The R & D initiatives undertaken by the Company have resulted in
maximizing product yield; improved products quality; optimization of
efficiency and reliability of plant processes by using advanced tools
and technology developed by the team and higher consumer satisfaction.
During the period under review, the R & D expenses amounted to Rs.
10.90 million representing 0.06% of turnover.
Future Plan of Action:
1. Intensify the R & D efforts in quality improvement and energy
conservation products.
2. Develop cost effective intelligent home appliances solutions,
particularly for Air Conditioners, for optimizing energy cost.
3. Design and develop technologies that give higher reliability.
4. Extend the technology to other related areas like manufacturing of
components which are procured from market.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Information Technology (IT) provides a number of options for data
analysis; processing and storage enabling business decision making; and
productivity. Your Company understands the importance of IT and has
implemented mySAP, a customized ERP programme. The ERP
system supports the essential functions of the business processes and
operations efficiently and manages financials, operations and human
resource management. These segments revolve around automated processes
eliminating repetition of tasks; loss due to human error and risks
involved due to negligence of timely upgrades. The sophistication of
the modern work stations and general working conditions has become
better due to the development of Information Technology.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Your Company believes in effective healthcare of its employees; and
building healthy working atmosphere in all areas of work. Health
promotional activities like regular checkups, timely preventions
against contagious diseases are part of the employees yearly health
agenda at the Company. Many health care facilities are also extended to
employees family members.
Safe manufacturing practices are critical part of Companys Overall
Value System. Training and checks are conducted frequently during the
period.
The Company further emphasizes on providing a healthy, safe and
motivational environment ensuring the development of the employee with
that of the Company.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Your Company continues to enjoy the support from the workforce.
Industrial Relations were cordial during the period under review.
DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted and there is
no change in the composition of the Board of Directors of the Company,
during the period under review.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and in terms of
the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Subhash S. Dayama and
Mr. Naveen B. Mandhana, Directors, retire by rotation at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, have offered themselves for
re-appointment. The Board recommends re-appointment of Mr. Subhash S.
Dayama and Mr. Naveen B. Mandhana.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, a
brief profile of the Directors proposed to be re-appointed forms part
of the Corporate Governance Report.
AUDITORS
M/s. Khandelwal Jain & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai and M/s.
Kadam & Co., Chartered Accountants, Ahmednagar, Auditors of the
Company, retire at the conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting and
being eligible, have offered themselves for re-appointment. Your
Directors recommend their re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting.
The Company has received certificates from the said Auditors to the
effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the limits
prescribed under Section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
AUDITORS REPORT
The Auditors Report is unqualified. The notes to Accounts, referred to
in the Auditors Report, are self-explanatory and therefore, do not
call for further clarifications under Section 217(3) of the Companies
Act, 1956.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Company has constituted the Audit Committee, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 292A of the Companies Act, 1956 and provisions of
the Listing Agreement. The composition, scope and powers of Audit
Committee together with details of meetings held during the period
under review forms part of Corporate Governance Report.
SUBSIDIARY
The Company does not have any subsidiary.
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
The Cash Flow Statement for the financial period ended 31st December,
2010, in conformity with the provisions of Clause 32 of the Listing
Agreement with the Stock Exchange(s), is annexed hereto.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
A detailed review of performance and future prospects is included in
the section ‘Management Discussion and Analysis of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Your Company believes in practicing highest standards of governance in
all business activities that it carries. It considers Corporate
Governance as one of the most important instrument enabling in
discharging its economic and social responsibilities.
A separate section on Corporate Governance together with a Compliance
Certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company forms part of
this Annual Report.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Audited Accounts for the period under review are in conformity with
the requirements of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Accounting
Standards. The Financial Statements refect fairly the form and
substances of transactions carried out; and reasonably present the
Companys financial condition and results of operations. Your Directors
confirm:
a) that in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanations
relating to material departures, if any;
b) that the accounting policies selected have been applied
consistently; and judgements and estimates are made 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 December, 2010 and of the profit of the
Company for the period ended on that date;
c) that proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance
of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of
this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing
and detecting frauds and other irregularities; and
d) that the Annual Accounts of the Company have been prepared on ‘going
concern basis.
APPRECIATION
Your Directors record their grateful appreciation for the
encouragement, assistance, co-operation and consistent support received
from Members, Government Authorities, Banks, Financial Institutions,
Business Partners and Customers. We also thank them for the trust they
reposed in the Management and wish to thank all employees for their
commitment and contributions.
The Directors would also like to thank all stakeholders for the
continued confidence and trust placed by them with the Company.
For and on behalf of Board of Directors
VALUE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
V. N. DHOOT N. B. MANDHANA
Director Director
Place : Mumbai
Date : 26th May, 2011
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