The Directors have pleasure to present the 30th Annual Report together
with Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March,
2012.
(Rs. in lacs)
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Current Previous
Year ended Year ended
31.03.2012 31.03.2011
Turnover and other Income 27599.38 24299.99
Profit before Depreciation and Tax 554.02 1004.95
Depreciation 631.46 640.02
Profit before Tax (77.44) 364.93
Income Tax for earlier years 8.58 -
(68.86) 364.93
Tax Expenses (Current & Deferred) (34.53) 127.13
Net Profit After Tax (34.33) 237.80
Add : Surplus Brought Forward 3797.93 3560.13
Surplus Carried to Balance Sheet 3763.60 3797.93
OPERATIONAL REVIEW AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
The sales have increased to Rs. 25487.58 lacs against Rs. 22503.46 lacs
in the previous year, an increase of 13.26%. The Company has incurred
loss before tax of Rs. 77.44 lacs as against profit of Rs. 364.93 lacs
in the previous year. The Net Loss after Tax (including deferred tax)
is Rs. 34.33 lacs as against profit of Rs. 237.80 lacs in the previous
year.
WEAVING DIVISION
Due to slowdown of European economy, the sales & profitability was
under stress. However due to recovery in USA, we were able to maintain
sales and reduce our financial losses compared to last year. High
fluctuation in the price of raw silk in the international market and
other commodity during the year under review has seriously affected the
bottom lines of the division.
SPINNING DIVISION
High volatility in the price of raw cotton, ban on export of cotton
yarn by the Govt., high power, labour & infrastuctural cost has
adversely affected the bottom line of the division. We are exploring
the new markets, which would give us a better turnover and profit
margin.
EXPANSION PROJECT
WEAVING DIVISION
No major expansion project was initiated by the Company at its Weaving
division at Nanjangud, Mysore during the year under review. However
arrangements are being made to import good quality looms to cope up the
additional requirement of velvet fabrics.
SPINNING DIVISION
The Company has installed further 1872 nos. of spindles and some other
ancillary machines during the year under review to meet the additional
demand of yarn from USA and other continent.
DIVIDEND
Due to adverse results for the year under review, the Board of
Directors do not recommend any dividend for this year.
FINANCE
The Company has not taken any term loan during the year. However,
installments against the existing term loans are being paid regularly.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
There was no employee drawing salary in excess of the limits as
presecribed under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956. Hence,
information required to be given under the said section read with
Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended has not
been provided in this report.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS & OUTGO
The particulars in respect of conservation of energy and technology
absorption are given in annexure ''A'' forming part of this report
pursuant to section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of
Directors) Rules, 1988.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company complies with all the mandatory requirements pertaining to
Corporate Governance, in terms of revised Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement with the Stock Exchanges. A detailed report on Corporate
Governance along with a copy of certificate from the Statutory Auditors
regarding compliance of conditions on Corporate Governance is annexed
thereto.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217(2AA) of Companies Act, 1956, your
directors hereby confirm that :
I] in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed alongwith proper explanation relating to
material departures;
II] the Directors had selected such 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 as at 31st March, 2012 and profit and loss for the year
ended on that day;
III] the Directors had taken 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; and
IV] the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Management Discussion and Analysis as required under Clause 49(IV)(F)
is disclosed separately in this report. DEPOSITS
In terms of the provision of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956
read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits rules) 1975, the
Company has not accepted any fixed deposits during the year under
review.
DIRECTORS
Mr. B. R. Loyalka resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company
w.e.f. 25.06.2012 on ground of advance age.
Mr. Devendra Kumar Sarawgee was appointed as an Additional Director on
the Board of Directors of the Company w.e.f. 10.12.2011. He ceases to
be a Director on the date of 30th Annual General Meeting. Notice u/s.
257 of the Companies Act, 1956 has been received in respect of his
appointment as a Director on the Board.
The following Directors retire by rotation and being eligible, offer
themselves for reappointment :
a) Mr. R. K. Loyalka
b) Mr. M. M. Bhagat
AUDITORS
The observations made in the Auditors'' Report are self-explanatory
and therefore, do not call for any further comments under Section
217(3) of the Companies Act, 1956.
Your Directors request you to appoint the existing auditors as
statutory auditors for the current year also.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Certain Statements in the Management Discussion and Analysis describing
the Company''s view about the industry, expectations/predictions,
objectives etc. may be forward looking within the meaning of applicable
laws and regulations. Actual results may differ from those implied
therein. Important factors that could make a difference include raw
materials availability and prices, demand and pricing in the
Company''s principal markets, changes in Government regulations, tax
regimes, industrial relations and economic developments within India
and countries with which the Company conducts business and other
incidental factors.
APPRECIATION
Your Directors place on record their deep appreciation of the continued
support and guidance provided by Central and State Government and all
Regulatory bodies.
Your Directors offer their heartiest thanks to the esteemed
shareholders, customers, business associates, Financial Institutions
and Commercial Banks for the faith reposed by them in the Company and
its management.
Your Directors place on record their deep appreciation of the
dedication and commitment of Company''s officers and employees at all
levels and look forward to their continued support in future as well.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
S. K. LOYALKA
Chairman-cum-Managing Director
Place : Kolkata
Dated : August 13th, 2012
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