డైరెక్టర్ల నివేదిక Aananda Lakshmi Spinning Mills Ltd.
Your directors are pleased to present the 12th Directors Report of the Company for the year ended March 31,2025.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS AND COMPANY AFFAIRS
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The financial highlights of the company are as follows:- (Rs. In lakhs) |
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PARTICULARS |
2024-2025 |
2023-2024 |
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Continued Operations |
Discontinued Operations |
Continued Operations |
Discontinued Operations |
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Revenue from operations |
254.14 |
- |
209.54 |
- |
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Other income |
177.63 |
91.29 |
464.34 |
3.34 |
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Total income |
431.77 |
91.29 |
673.93 |
3.34 |
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Less: Depreciation |
10.59 |
- |
11.85 |
1.42 |
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Financial cost |
0.04 |
91.17 |
- |
77.24 |
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Profit before Exceptional and Extraordinary items and tax |
338.34 |
(27.94) |
594.37 |
(277.12) |
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Exceptional items |
- |
- |
90.98 |
- |
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Profit / (Loss) before tax |
338.34 |
(27.94) |
685.35 |
(277.12) |
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Less: current tax |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Earlier year tax |
- |
1.80 |
- |
- |
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Profit / (Loss) after taxation |
338.34 |
(29.74) |
685.35 |
(277.12) |
OPERATIONS
During the year under review the company achieved total revenue of Rs. 254.14 lakhs which is higher than that of the previous year. The operations in the year have ended with a profit of Rs. 338.34 Lakhs as against profit of Rs. 408.22 Lakhs in previous year.
DIVIDEND
Keeping in view the future growth and expansion of company, The Board of Directors has decided to retain profits. Hence does not recommend any dividend during the financial year under review.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has not proposed to transfer any amount to the general reserve for the year ended March, 2025.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year, the paid-up share capital of the Company was 34,99,270 Equity Shares of Rs.10 each. There is no change in Paid up share capital of the company during the year under review.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 (âActâ). Accordingly, there is no disclosure or reporting required in respect of details relating to deposits.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There was no change in nature of business activity during the year under review.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
There are no material changes and commitments affecting financial position of the company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the company to which financial statements relate and date of the report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
FY 2024-25
The provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to Corporate Social Responsibility were not applicable to the Company for the FY 2024-25 as the Company''s net profit before exceptional items and tax was Rs. 338.34 Lakhs. The Board of Directors of the Company has, however, constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee in compliance with Section 135 of the Act.
The Company is committed to its stakeholders to conduct business in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner that is transparent and ethical.
The Report on Corporate Social Responsibility as per Rule 8 of (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 in not required to be attached in the annual report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The Company has not made any loan, given guarantee or provided security pursuant to the provisions of Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013 during the year.
OTHER MANAGEMENT POLICES
The following policies are placed in company''s website at http://www.aanandalakshmi.com
⢠Policy for determination of materiality
⢠Policy on code of conduct
⢠Policy on Code of Fair disclosure
⢠RPT Policy
⢠Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading
⢠Whistle Blower Policy - Vigil Mechanism
⢠Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) Policy
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company''s paid-up equity share capital is less than Rs. 10 crores and net worth is less than Rs. 25 crores as on the last day of the previous financial year. As such, according to Regulation I5(2)(a) of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,20l5, the compliances with respect to Corporate Governance disclosures are not applicable to your Company. However, your Company strives to incorporate the appropriate standards for Corporate Governance in the interest of the stakeholders of the Company.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
Your Company''s shares are tradable compulsorily in electronic form and your Company has connectivity with both the Depositories i.e. National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Service (India) Limited (CDSL). As per the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2018, vide Gazette notification dated June 8, 2018 & 30th November, 2018 mandated that Share transfer shall be mandatorily carried out in dematerialized form only w.e.f. from April 1,2019. In view of the numerous advantages offered by the Depository System, members are requested to avail the facility of Dematerialization of the Company''s shares on either of the Depositories mentioned as aforesaid.
LISTING ON STOCK EXCHANGE
The Equity shares of the Company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, Mumbai.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The management of the company was handled by the following Key Managerial Personals during the year under review:
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S.NO. |
NAME |
DIN/PAN |
DESIGNATION |
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1. |
Mr. Devender Kumar Agarwal |
00042156 |
Managing Director & CFO |
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2. |
*Rajani Elaprolu Kumari |
11255402 |
Additional Non-Executive Independent Director (w.e.f 12.08.2025) |
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3. |
*Sushma Gupta |
07147330 |
Non-Executive Independent Director (upto 12.08.2025) |
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4. |
Uttam Gupta |
08883411 |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
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5. |
Adarsh Gupta |
00526687 |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
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6. |
Ashu |
-- |
Company Secretary |
*Subsequent to the year under review, the Board appointed Ms. Rajani Elaprolu Kumari (DIN: 11255402) w.e.f. 12th August 2025 (Additional Director) and accepted resignation of Ms. Sushma Gupta w.e.f 12th August 2025.
⢠CHANGES IN DIRECTORS
During the year the Board appointed Mr. Adarsh Gupta (DIN: 00526687) w.e.f. 12th August 2024 as Additional Director and then regularize to Non-Executive Independent Director in Annual General Meeting of the company held on 30th September 2024.
Subsequent to the year under review, the Board appointed one additional Director Ms. Rajani Elaprolu Kumari (DIN: 11255402) w.e.f. 12th August 2025 and accepted resignation of Ms. Sushma Gupta from the post of Director w.e.f. 12th August 2025.
Mr. Devender Kumar Agarwal, Managing Director, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
⢠DISQUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS
During the year declarations received from the Directors of the Company pursuant to Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board appraised the same and found
that none of the directors are disqualified for holding office as Director.
Further the Certificate from Practicing Company Secretary has been obtained who certified that none of the directors of the company disqualified for holding office as director of the Company is enclosed with this Director''s Report as Annexure -Ill
⢠KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on 31st March, 2025, following are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company:
i. Mr. Devender Kumar Agarwal- Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer
ii. Ms. Ashu- Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
⢠DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All Independent Directors of your Company have given a declaration pursuant to Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25(8) SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 affirming compliance to the criteria of Independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Based on the declaration(s) of Independent Directors, the Board of Directors recorded its opinion that all Independent Directors are independent of the Management and have fulfilled the conditions as specified in the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made there under.
Independent Directors are not liable to retire by rotation, in terms of Section 149(13) of the Act.
⢠BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out performance evaluation of its own performance, the Directors (including the Chairman) individually, as well as the evaluation of the working of the Committees. The performance evaluation process has been designed in such a manner which helps to measure effectiveness of the entire Board, its Committees and Directors. Such processes help in ensuring the overall performance of the Board and demonstrates a high level of corporate governance standards. There are various key performance areas and evaluation criteria which are measured and analysed during the performance evaluation process.
⢠NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration as required under Sec 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19(4) read with Schedule II of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
⢠FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has formulated a familiarization program for Independent Directors to provide insights into the Company''s manufacturing, marketing, finance and other important aspects to enable the Independent Directors to understand its business in depth and contribute significantly to the Company. The details of such program are available on the Company''s website (www.aanandalakshmi.com)
BOARD AND THEIR COMMITTEES
⢠COMPOSITION OF BOARD AND THEIR MEETINGS
As on 31st March, 2025, the board of Directors comprised of 4 (Four) Directors of these, 1 (One) is Executive Director and 3 (Three) are Non Executive Independent Directors. The Chairman is an Executive Director.
The Board of Directors met eight (4) times during the financial year.The intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed under the Act and Listing Regulations. Details of no. of board meeting and Directors'' attendance at Board meetings given below:-
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Sr.No. |
Date of Board Meeting |
No. of Directors present at meeting |
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1. |
29/05/2024 |
4 |
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2. |
12/08/2024 |
4 |
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3. |
14/11/2024 |
4 |
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4. |
06/02/2025 |
4 |
⢠Disclosure of relationships between directors inter-se:
There is no inter-se relationship between Members of the Board.
⢠AUDIT COMMITTEE
As on 31st March 2025, the Audit Committee comprised of Sri Uttam Gupta as Chairperson of the Committee, Sri Devender Kumar Agarwal and Sri Adarsh Gupta as members of the Committee. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.
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The Committee met 4 (four) times during the financial year. Details of no. of Audit Committee meeting and members'' attendance at meetings given below:- |
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Sr. No. |
Date of Meeting |
No. of Members present at meeting |
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1. |
29/05/2024 |
3 |
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2. |
12/08/2024 |
3 |
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3. |
14/11/2024 |
3 |
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4. |
06/02/2025 |
3 |
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NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE |
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As on 31st March 2025, the Nomination & Remuneration Committee comprised of Sri Uttam Gupta as Chairperson ol the Committee, Smt. Sushma Gupta and Sri. Adarsh Gupta as members of the Committee. All the recommendations made by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee were accepted by the Board. |
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The Committee met 2 (two) times during the financial year. Details of no. of Nomination & Remuneration Committee meeting and members'' attendance at meetings given below:- |
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Sr. No. |
Date of Meeting |
No. of Members present at meeting |
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1. |
14/04/2024 |
3 |
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2. |
12/08/2024 |
3 |
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*Smt Sushma Gupta tendered her resignation, effective from 12th August, 2025. Following this, Ms. Rajani Elaprolu Kumari was appointed as a member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, also effective 12th August, 2025. |
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STAKEHOLDERSâ RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE |
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Your company has constituted a Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee to specifically look into the mechanism of redressal of grievances of shareholders and other security holders. |
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The Stakeholders Relationship Committee comprised of Sri. Uttam Gupta as Chairperson of the Committee, Sri. Devender Kumar Agarwal and Sri. Adarsh Gupta as members of the Committee. |
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The Committee met one (1) time during the financial year. Details of no. of Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee meeting and members'' attendance at meetings given below:- |
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Sr. No. |
Date of Meeting |
No. of Members present at meeting |
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1. |
28/02/2025 |
3 |
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Details of the complaint received and redressed during the year under review are as follows: |
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1 |
No. of Complaints pending at the beginning of the year |
NIL |
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2 |
No. of Complaints received during the Year |
NIL |
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3 |
Number not solved to the satisfaction of shareholders |
NIL |
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4 |
Number of pending complaints |
NIL |
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⢠SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
During the year under review, a separate meeting of Independent Directors was held on 11th March 2025 wherein the performance of Chairman, Board and Executive Directors was evaluated and all Independent Directors were present at the meeting.
⢠CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) COMMITTEE:
The Board of Directors of the Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee of the Board presently comprising of one Executive Director and two Non-Executive Independent Directors.
As on 31st March 2025, the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee comprised of Sri Uttam Gupta (chairman), Sri. Devender Kumar Agarwal (member) and Sri. Adarsh Gupta (member).
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025 - The CSR Committee met 2 (two) times on 04-04-2024 and 2711-2024 and all the members were present at the meeting.
DIRECTORSâ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the following statements in terms of Section I34(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013:
(a) in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) 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 at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the company for that period;
(c) the directors has taken Proper and sufficient care 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 fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) the directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and; and
(f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
The Company has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Company''s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. The Company''s internal control systems, including internal financial controls, are commensurate with the nature of its business and the size and complexity of its operations and the same are adequate and operating effectively. These systems are periodically tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation was observed. The internal auditors of the company conduct audit on regular basis and the Audit Committee reviews adequacy and effectiveness of the Company''s internal control system including internal financial controls.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company recognizes that risk is an integral and unavoidable component of business and is committed to managing the risk in a proactive and efficient manner. The Company as part of business strategy has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor risks and mitigate various risks with timely action.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All Related Party Transaction are presented to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors. Omnibus approval is obtained for transactions which are foreseeable and repetitive in nature. A Statement of all related party transactions is presented before the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and terms and conditions of the transactions. The Policy on materiality of related party transactions as approved by the Board of Directors may be accessed on the Company''s website at http://www.aanandalakshmi.com/policies.html
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an arm''s length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. Your Company did not enter into any material related party transactions with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons during the financial year under review. Hence, the form AOC-2 is not required to be attached to this report separately. Yaur Directors draw attention of the members to Note 40 to the financial statement which sets out related party disclosures.
VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE-BLOWER
The Company has a âWhistle Blower Policy''/âVigil Mechanism'' in place. The objective of the Vigil Mechanism is to provide the employees, Directors, customers, contractors and other stakeholders of the Company an impartial and fair avenue to raise concerns and seek their redressal, in line with the Company''s commitment to the highest possible standards of ethical, moral and legal business conduct and fair dealings with all its stakeholders and constituents and its commitment to open communication channels. The Company is also committed to provide requisite safeguards for the protection of the persons who raise such concerns from reprisals or victimization, for whistle blowing in good faith. The Board of Directors affirms and confirms that no personnel have been denied access to the Audit Committee. The Policy contains the provision for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases.
The Policy on vigil mechanism cum Whistle Blower may be accessed on the Company''s website at the link: https://www. aanandalakshmi.com there were no complaints received during the year 2024-25.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s K.S. Rao & Co., Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad (ICAI Firm Registration No.003l09S) were appointed as Statutory Auditors in the AGM held on 29th September 2017 for a period of 5 years until the conclusion of 9th AGM.
The Company reappointed M/s K.S.Rao & Co., Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditor for second term of Five years in the 9th AGM held on 30th September 2022 until the conclusion of 14th AGM of the company.
EXPLANATION TO AUDITORSâ QUALIFICATIONS, RESERVATIONS, ADVERSE REMARKS OR DISCLAIMERS
Following are the replies / clarifications in respect of the observations made by the statutory auditor in their audit report.
l. The management would like to inform that the interest payable on statutory dues would be verified with individual statutory authorities and all the provisions relating to the same shall be made in the subsequent financial year.
2 The management is in the process of reconciling and reviewing such long-pending balances. A decision on writeback / settlement / adjustment, if any, will be taken in due course in accordance with accounting standards, Board approval, and applicable tax implications. The existence of these payables does not affect the Company''s ability to continue as a going concern, since there are no claims presently being pursued by creditors and adequate liquidity exists.
3. Commission income earned during the year has been recognized at year end on the basis of confirmations/settlements
received from principals. While this approach ensures accurate recognition, it results in year-end recognition instead of periodic recognition. The Company is in the
process of strengthening its internal control system to enable more timely recognition of such income on a periodic basis going forward. It is clarified that there is no impact on the total commission income recognized for the year.
REPORTING OF FRAUD BY STATUTORY AUDITORS
There was no fraud in the Company, which was required to be reported by statutory auditors of the Company under sub-section (12) of section 143 of Companies Act, 2013.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
During the year, the Company has appointed M/s HSP & Associates LLP Practicing Company Secretaries as Secretarial Auditor in compliance with the provision of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, The Secretarial Audit report in form MR-3 for the financial year ended 31st March 2025 is annexed herewith as Annexure I to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification or adverse remark.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
In compliance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Act read with Rule I3(l)(a) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. The Board of Directors of the Company has appointed M/s. LANS & Co., Chartered Accountant as Internal Auditors to conduct Internal Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2025-26.
COST AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder (as amended from time to time) the requirement of maintenance of Cost Records and appointment of Cost Auditor is not applicable to the company during the year under review.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with all the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and notified by the Central Government.
SIGNIFICANT/ MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY COURTS/ REGULATORS/ TRIBUNALS
During the financial Year, no significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company''s operations in future.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Employees at workplace in accordance with The Sexual harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Compliant Committee has been set to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment.
During the year under review, the Company has not received any complaints pertaining to sexual harassment.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES:
None of the employees was in receipt of remuneration in excess of the limits prescribed under Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. Hence, disclosure with respect to the same, is not required to be given.
The information required pursuant to Section 197(12) of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) and Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of the employees of the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employees'' particulars which is available for inspection by the members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo required to be given pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Account) Rules, 2014 is annexed hereto and marked Annexure II and forms part of this Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management''s Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), 2015 is presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report as Annexure - IV.
ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL
The manufacturing facility has obtained environmental clearance from the Pollution Control Board concerned and is in compliance with all current environmental legislation. As an integral part of its environment protection drive, the Company ensures the very minimum quantity of generation of waste, low emission levels and low noise pollution levels during operations of its manufacturing facility.
MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The Company is not required to maintain cost records under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return of the Company as on March 31,2025, in terms of the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, is available on the Company''s website:www.aanandalakshmi.com
GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
⢠The Company has no subsidiaries, joint ventures or associate companies.
⢠During the year under review the Company has not given loan to any employee for purchase of its own shares as per section 67(3) (c) of Companies Act, 2013.
⢠The Company has not issued shares under employee''s stock options scheme pursuant to provisions of Section 62 read with Rule 12 of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014.
⢠The Company has not issued sweat equity shares pursuant to provisions of Section 54 read with Rule 8 of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 & SEBI (issue of sweat equity) Regulations, 2002 during the Financial Year.
⢠The Business Responsibility Reporting as required by Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is not applicable to your Company for the financial year ending March 31,2024.
⢠Details in respect of frauds reported by the Auditors under section 143(12) other than those which are reportable to the Central Government, as there were no such frauds reported by the Auditors.
⢠There was no application made / proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
⢠During the year, the Company has not undergone any one-time settlement and therefore the disclosure in this regard is not applicable.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Your directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the significant contribution made by your Company''s employees through their dedication, hard work and commitment. The Board of Directors is pleased to place on record their appreciation for the co-operation and support extended by All Financial Institutions, Banks and various State and Central Government Agencies.
The Board would also like to thank the Company''s shareholders, customers, suppliers for the support and the confidence which they have reposed in the management.
Your directors are pleased to present the 11th Directors Report of the Company for the year ended March 31,2024.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS AND COMPANY AFFAIRS
The financial highlights of the company are as follows:- (Rs. In lakhs)
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2023-24 |
2022-23 |
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PARTICULARS |
Continued operations |
Discontinued operations |
Continued operations |
Discontinued operations |
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Total Revenue |
209.54 |
- |
20.94 |
- |
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Gross Profit before financial charges & depreciation & |
141.83 |
(201.80) |
(52.28) |
(206.57) |
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Less: Depreciation |
11.85 |
1.42 |
3.56 |
4.71 |
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Financial Charges |
- |
77.24 |
- |
129.59 |
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Exceptional items |
90.98 |
- |
294.90 |
429.56 |
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Profit / (Loss) before taxation |
685.35 |
(277.12) |
358.65 |
142.74 |
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Tax Expenses |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Profit / (Loss) after taxation |
685.35 |
(277.12) |
358.65 |
142.74 |
OPERATIONS
During the year under review the company achieved total revenue of Rs. 209.54 lakhs which is higher than that of the
previous year. The operations in the year have ended with a profit of Rs. 408.23 Lakhs as against profit of Rs. 501.39 Lakhs
in previous year.
DIVIDEND
Keeping in view the future growth and expansion of company, The Board of Directors has decided to retain profits. Hence
does not recommend any dividend during the financial year under review.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has not proposed to transfer any amount to the general reserve for the year ended March, 2024.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year, the paid-up share capital of the Company was 34,99,270 Equity Shares of Rs.10 each There is no change
in Paid up share capital of the company during the year under review.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 (âActâ). Accordingly,
there is no disclosure or reporting required in respect of details relating to deposits.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There was no change in nature of business activity during the year under review.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
There are no material changes and commitments affecting financial position of the company which have occurred between
the end of the financial year of the company to which financial statements relate and date of the report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company during the financial year under review have earned a Net Profit before exceptional item and tax of more
than 5 Crores (Rupees Five Crores) and pursuant to the provisions of Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 the
Board of Directors in their meeting held on 12th August, 2024 have formed the Corporate Social Rresponsibility Committee
comprising of Sri. Uttam Gupta(Chairman), Sri. Devender Kumar Agarwal (member), and Sri. Adarsh Gupta (member).
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The Company has not made any loan, given guarantee or provided security pursuant to the provisions of Section 186 of
Companies Act, 2013 during the year.
OTHER MANAGEMENT POLICES
The following policies are placed in company''s website at http://www.aanandalakshmi.com
⢠Policy for determination of materiality
⢠Policy on code of conduct
⢠Policy on Code of Fair disclosure
⢠RPT Policy
⢠Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading
⢠Whistle Blower Policy - Vigil Mechanism
⢠Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) Policy
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company''s paid-up equity share capital is less than Rs. 10 crores and net worth is less than Rs. 25 crores as on the last
day of the previous financial year. As such, according to Regulation 15(2)(a) of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations,2015, the compliances with respect to Corporate Governance disclosures are not applicable
to your Company. However, your Company strives to incorporate the appropriate standards for Corporate Governance
in the interest of the stakeholders of the Company.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
Your Company''s shares are tradable compulsorily in electronic form and your Company has connectivity with both the
Depositories i.e. National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Service (India) Limited (CDSL).
As per the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2018, vide Gazette
notification dated June 8, 2018 & 30th November, 2018 mandated that Share transfer shall be mandatorily carried out in
dematerialized form only w.e.f. from April 1,2019. In view of the numerous advantages offered by the Depository System,
members are requested to avail the facility of Dematerialization of the Company''s shares on either of the Depositories
mentioned as aforesaid.
LISTING ON STOCK EXCHANGE
The Equity shares of the Company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, Mumbai.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
⢠CHANGES IN DIRECTORS
No Director was appointed or resigned during the year in review.
Subsequent to the year under review, the Board appointed one additional Director Mr. Adarsh Gupta (DIN:
00526687) w.e.f. 12th August 2024 and accepted resignation of Manish Gupta from the post of Director w.e.f. 12th
August 2024.
Mr. Devender Kumar Agarwal, Managing Director, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
⢠DISQUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS
None of the directors are disqualified under Section 164(2) of the Act. They are not debarred from holding the office
of Director pursuant to order of SEBI or any other authority.
Further the Certificate from Practicing Company Secretary has been obtained who certified that none of the
directors of the company disqualified for holding office as director of the Company is enclosed with this Director''s
Report as Annexure - III .
⢠KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on 31st March, 2024, following are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company:
i. Mr. Devender Kumar Agarwal- Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer
ii. Ms. Ashu- Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
⢠DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All Independent Directors of your Company have given a declaration pursuant to Section 149(7) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 25(8) SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 affirming
compliance to the criteria of Independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Based on the declaration(s) of Independent Directors, the Board of Directors recorded its opinion that all Independent
Directors are independent of the Management and have fulfilled the conditions as specified in the Companies Act,
2013 and the Rules made there under.
Independent Directors are not liable to retire by rotation, in terms of Section 149(13) of the Act.
⢠BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out
performance evaluation of its own performance, the Directors (including the Chairman) individually, as well as the
evaluation of the working of the Committees. The performance evaluation process has been designed in such a
manner which helps to measure effectiveness of the entire Board, its Committees and Directors. Such processes
help in ensuring the overall performance of the Board and demonstrates a high level of corporate governance
standards. There are various key performance areas and evaluation criteria which are measured and analysed during
the performance evaluation process.
⢠NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and
appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration as required under Sec 178 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 19(4) read with Schedule II of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements)
Regulations, 2015.
⢠FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has formulated a familiarization program for Independent Directors to provide insights into the
Company''s manufacturing, marketing, finance and other important aspects to enable the Independent Directors
to understand its business in depth and contribute significantly to the Company. The details of such program are
available on the Company''s website (www.aanandalakshmi.com)
BOARD AND THEIR COMMITTEES
⢠COMPOSITION OF BOARD AND THEIR MEETINGS
As on 31st March, 2024, the board of Directors comprises of 4 (Four) Directors of these, 1 (One) is Executive
Director and 3 (Three) are Non Executive Independent Directors. The Chairman is an Executive Director.
The Board of Directors met eight (4) times during the financial year.The intervening gap between the meetings was
within the period prescribed under the Act and Listing Regulations. Details of no. of board meeting and Directors''
attendance at Board meetings given below:-
|
Sr. No. |
Date of Board Meeting |
No. of Directors present at meeting |
|
1. |
30/05/2023 |
4 |
|
2. |
12/08/2023 |
4 |
|
3. |
14/11/2023 |
4 |
|
4. |
13/02/2024 |
4 |
⢠Disclosure of relationships between directors inter-se:
There is no inter-se relationship between Board Members.
⢠AUDIT COMMITTEE
As on March 31,2024, the Audit Committee consisted of Mr.Devender Kumar Agarwal, Mr. Uttam Gupta and Mr.
Manish Gupta. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.
The Committee met 4 (four) times during the financial year. Details of no. of Audit Committee meeting and members''
attendance at meetings given below:-
|
Sr. No. |
Date of Meeting |
No. of Members present at meeting |
|
1. |
30/05/2023 |
3 |
|
2. |
12/08/2023 |
3 |
|
3. |
14/11/2023 |
3 |
|
4. |
13/02/2024 |
3 |
*Sri Manish Gupta tendered his resignation, effective from 12th August, 2024. Following this, Sir Adarsh Gupta was
appointed as a member of the Audit Committee, also effective August 12, 2024.
NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
As on March 31, 2024, the Nomination & Remuneration Committee consisted of Mrs. Sushma Gupta, Mr. Uttam
Gupta and Mr. Manish Gupta. All the recommendations made by the Committee were accepted by the Board.
The Committee met 1 (one) time during the financial year. Details of no. of Nomination & Remuneration Committee
meeting and members'' attendance at meetings given below:-
|
Sr. No. |
Date of Meeting |
No. of Members present at meeting |
|
1. |
30/05/2023 |
3 |
*Sri Manish Gupta tendered his resignation, effective from 12th August, 2024. Following this, Sir Adarsh Gupta was
appointed as a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, also effective August 12, 2024.
STAKEHOLDERSâ RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
Your company has constituted a Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee to specifically look into the mechanism of
redressal of grievances of shareholders and other security holders.
As on March 3 1, 2024, the Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee of the Board of Directors consisted of Mr.
Devender Kumar Agarwal, Mr. Uttam Gupta and Mr. Manish Gupta.
The Committee met one (1) time during the financial year. Details of no. of Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee
meeting and members'' attendance at meetings given below:-
|
Sr. No. |
Date of Meeting |
No. of Members present at meeting |
|
1. |
16/05/2023 |
3 |
*Sri Manish Gupta tendered his resignation, effective from 12th August, 2024. Following this, Sir Adarsh Gupta was
appointed as a member of the Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee, also effective August 12, 2024.
⢠SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
During the year under review, a separate meeting of Independent Directors was held on 07th February 2024
wherein the performance of Chairman, Board and Executive Directors was evaluated and all Independent Directors
were present at the meeting.
DIRECTORSâ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Act, your Directors state that:
a. Applicable accounting standards have been followed in the preparation of the annual accounts; financial statements
for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024,
b. Accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently. Judgments and estimates made 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 FY2024 and of the profit
of the Company for that period;
c. Proper and sufficient care has been taken to maintain adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions
of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities
d. Annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e. Adequate internal financial controls for the Company to follow have been laid down and these are operating
effectively; and
f. Proper and adequate systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and
these systems are operating effectively.
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
The Company has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business,
including adherence to the Company''s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds
and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and the timely preparation of reliable financial
information.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. The Company''s
internal control systems, including internal financial controls, are commensurate with the nature of its business and the
size and complexity of its operations and the same are adequate and operating effectively. These systems are periodically
tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation was observed. The internal auditors of the company
conduct audit on regular basis and the Audit Committee reviews adequacy and effectiveness of the Company''s internal
control system including internal financial controls.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company recognizes that risk is an integral and unavoidable component of business and is committed to managing
the risk in a proactive and efficient manner. The Company as part of business strategy has in place a mechanism to identify,
assess, monitor risks and mitigate various risks with timely action.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an arm''s length basis and were in
the ordinary course of business. Your Company did not enter into any material related party transactions with Promoters,
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons during the financial year under review. Hence, the form
AOC-2 is not required to be attached to this report separately. Yaur Directors draw attention of the members to Note
38 to the financial statement which sets out related party disclosures.
VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE-BLOWER
The Company has a âWhistle Blower Policy''/âVigil Mechanism'' in place. The objective of the Vigil Mechanism is to provide
the employees, Directors, customers, contractors and other stakeholders of the Company an impartial and fair avenue
to raise concerns and seek their redressal, in line with the Company''s commitment to the highest possible standards of
ethical, moral and legal business conduct and fair dealings with all its stakeholders and constituents and its commitment to
open communication channels. The Company is also committed to provide requisite safeguards for the protection of the
persons who raise such concerns from reprisals or victimization, for whistle blowing in good faith. The Board of Directors
affirms and confirms that no personnel have been denied access to the Audit Committee. The Policy contains the provision
for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases.
The Policy on vigil mechanism cum Whistle Blower may be accessed on the Company''s website at the link: https://www.
aanandalakshmi.com there were no complaints received during the year 2023-24.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s K.S. Rao & Co., Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad (ICAI Firm Registration No.003l09S) were appointed as Statutory
Auditors in the AGM held on 29th September 2017 for a period of 5 years until the conclusion of 9th AGM.
The Company reappointed M/s K.S.Rao & Co., Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditor for second term of Five years
in the 9th AGM held on 30th September 2022 until the conclusion of 14th AGM of the company.
EXPLANATION TO AUDITORSâ QUALIFICATIONS, RESERVATIONS, ADVERSE REMARKS OR
DISCLAIMERS
Following are the replies / clarifications in respect of the observations made by the Statutory auditor in their audit
report.
1. The management would like to inform that the interest payable on statutory dues would be verified with
individual statutory authorities and all the provisions relating to the same shall be made in the subsequent
financial year.
2. The management would like to look into the current and future economic conditions impact the amount of
actual loss of trade receivables in the event of customer default in the financial year 2023-24.
3. Though company has not obtained any formal quotes from third parties but the company based on the prevailing
market prices has paid or received the payments with the transactions carried out with related parties.
REPORTING OF FRAUD BY STATUTORY AUDITORS
There was no fraud in the Company, which was required to be reported by statutory auditors of the Company under
sub-section (12) of section 143 of Companies Act, 2013.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
During the year, the Company has appointed M/s HSP & Associates LLP Practicing Company Secretaries as Secretarial
Auditor in compliance with the provision of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, The Secretarial Audit report in form MR-3 for the
financial year ended 31st March 2024 is annexed herewith as Annexure I to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does
not contain any qualification or adverse remark.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
In compliance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Act read with Rule I3(l)(a) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The Board of Directors of the Company has appointed M/s. LANS & Co., Chartered Accountant as Internal Auditors to
conduct Internal Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.
COST AUDITOR
That Pursuant to section 148 of companies Act 2013 and rules made thereunder the requirement to appoint the Cost
Auditor is not applicable on the company during the year.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with all the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries
of India and notified by the Central Government.
SIGNIFICANT/ MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY COURTS/ REGULATORS/ TRIBUNALS
During the financial Ysar, no significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which
impact the going concern status and Company''s operations in future.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL)
ACT, 2013
The Company has in place a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Employees at workplace in accordance with
The Sexual harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Compliant
Committee has been set to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment.
During the year under review, the Company has not received any complaints pertaining to sexual harassment.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES:
None of the employees was in receipt of remuneration in excess of the limits prescribed under Rule 5(2) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. Hence, disclosure with respect to the same, is not
required to be given.
The information required pursuant to Section 197(12) of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) and Rule 5(2) of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of the employees of
the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the Report and Accounts are being
sent to the members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employees'' particulars which is available
for inspection by the members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the
Company up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof,
such member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND
OUTGO:
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo required to
be given pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Account) Rules,
2014 is annexed hereto and marked Annexure II and forms part of this Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management''s Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under Regulation 34 read with
Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), 2015 is presented in a separate section forming part
of the Annual Report as Annexure - IV.
ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL
The manufacturing facility has obtained environmental clearance from the Pollution Control Board concerned and is
in compliance with all current environmental legislation. As an integral part of its environment protection drive, the
Company ensures the very minimum quantity of generation of waste, low emission levels and low noise pollution levels
during operations of its manufacturing facility.
MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The Company is not required to maintain cost records under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return of the Company as on March 31,2024, in terms of the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, is
available on the Company''s website:www.aanandalakshmi.com
GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no
transactions on these items during the year under review:
⢠The Company has no subsidiaries, joint ventures or associate companies.
⢠During the year under review the Company has not given loan to any employee for purchase of its own shares as per
section 67(3) (c) of Companies Act, 2013.
⢠The Company has not issued shares under employee''s stock options scheme pursuant to provisions of Section 62
read with Rule 12 of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014.
⢠The Company has not issued sweat equity shares pursuant to provisions of Section 54 read with Rule 8 of Companies
(Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 & SEBI (issue of sweat equity) Regulations, 2002 during the Financial Year.
⢠The Business Responsibility Reporting as required by Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is not applicable to your Company for the financial year ending March 31,2024.
⢠Details in respect of frauds reported by the Auditors under section 143(12) other than those which are reportable
to the Central Government, as there were no such frauds reported by the Auditors.
⢠There was no application made / proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Your directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the significant contribution made by your Company''s
employees through their dedication, hard work and commitment. The Board of Directors is pleased to place on record
their appreciation for the co-operation and support extended by All Financial Institutions, Banks and various State and
Central Government Agencies.
The Board would also like to thank the Company''s shareholders, customers, suppliers for the support and the confidence
which they have reposed in the management.
By the order of Board of Directors
Aanandalakshmi Spinning Mills Limited
Devender Kumar Agarwal
Managing Director & CFO
DIN:00042156
Manish Gupta
Place: Secunderabad Director
Date: 12.08.2024 DIN: 00526638
We have pleasure in presenting the First Annual Report on the business and operations of Company and Financial Results for the period ended 31st March, 2014 .
With a view to ensure focused growth and to have economies of scale in the respective areas of operations the Suryavanshi Spinning Mills Ltd (Demerged Company) had formulated Scheme of Arrangement by way of demerger. Hon''ble High Court at Hyderabad vide its Order dated 30th July 2014 sanctioned the above scheme of arrangement in accordance with the provisions of sections 391-394 of the companies Act,1956 and section 2(19AA) of the Income tax Act,1961. Accordingly, Yarn Unit at Bhongir together with 4 acres of land with temporary structures in Survey Nos 558 and 560 situated at Aliabad village, Medchal Taluq, Shameerpet Mandal, Rangareddy District, telangana of the Demrged Company was transferred to and vested into Aananda Lakshmi Spinning Mills Limited (ALSML) On a going concern basis and the appointed date for the scheme was 01.04.2013.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS (Rs. in Lakhs)
2013-2014
Financial Results
Turnover Revenue 11340.59
Gross Profit before financial 686.38 charges & Depreciation Less: Depreciation 308.35
Financial charges 376.39
Profit / (Loss) Before Taxation 1.64
Tax for Earlier years -
Profit / (Loss) after taxation 1.64
2. OPERATIONS
Company achieved Total Revenue of Rs. 113.41 Crores (including Other Income of Rs.2.42 crores) and achieved a profit of Rs.0.02 Crores for the Year ended 31st March, 2014. The operational results are pertaining to the Yarn unit situated at Bhongir, Nalgonda District, Telangana State. which were part of the erstwhile Demerged company. As per the Scheme of Arrangement Accounts were drawn up from 01.04.2013 to 31.03.2014. Since it is the first report subsequent to Demerger previous year''s figures are not comparable.
3. DIVIDEND
In view of the adequate profits your Board regrets their inability to recommend any dividend.
4. EXPORTS
During the year under review the company''s exports were Rs. 18.92 crores (including merchant exports of Rs. 2.73 crores).
5. SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT BY WAY OF DEMERGER (SCHEME) BETWEEN SURYAVANSHI SPINNING MILLS LTD, AANANDA LAKSHMI SPINNING MILLS LTD AND SHESHADRI INDUSTRIES LTD AND THEIR RESPECTIVE MEMBERS AND CREDITORS
Hon''ble High Court at Hyderabad approved vide its Orders dated July 30,2014, the Scheme of Arrangement by way of Demerger between Suryavanshi Spinning Mills Ltd, Aananda Lakshmi Spinning Mills Ltd and Sheshadri Industries Ltd and their respective members and creditors for demeger of yarn unit at Bhongir, Telangana into Aananda Lakshmi Spinning Mills Limited (Resulting Comapny -1) and yarn unit at Rajna,Madhya Pradesh (along with two Garment divisions Telangana) into Sheshadri Industries Limited (Resulting Company-2) and retaining yarn unit and medical textile unit at Aliabad, Ranga Reddy Dist.Telangana. The said Orders of the Hon''ble High Couirt were filed with Registrar of Companies,at Hyderabad on August 21, 2014 (Effective Date).The Appointed Date for the Scheme for Arrangement was April 1,2013.
During the year under review the authorised share capital of the Company was increased from Rs. 1,00,00,000 to 5,00,00,000 divided into 50,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.
In terms of the Scheme of Arrangement, 26 equity share of of Rs. 10/- each fully paid up of Aananda Lakshmi spinning Mills Ltd. (Resulting Company-1) have been allotted to the shareholders for every 100 equity shares held in Suryavanshi Spinning Mills Ltd. Accordingly the paid up capital of the Company stands increased from 5,00,000 to Rs. 3,49,92,700. Shares of Aananda Lakshmi Spinning Mills Ltd, will be listed in the BSE Limited. The Demerger is expected to unlock and maximize value to the share holders of Suryavanshi Spinning Mills Ltd. and Aananda Lakshmi Spinning Mills Ltd, through focused operations of both Companies.
6. FUTURE OUTLOOK
Company proposes to invest about 3.50 crores towards modernisation of the machinery to improve productivity and achieve better quality. Company has also taken various policies to ensure availability of adequate labour force and control operational cost. The various measures initiated by the Company will go a long way to improve in the production and to contribute to the bottom line.
7. ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL
Company give top priority to maintenance and performance improvement of all pollution abatement facilities like effluent treatment plants, air emission control and waste disposal facilities at its manufacturing plants. As far as possible rainwater harvesting and treated effluent recycling is being carried out at manufacturing plants to reduce dependence on water from other natural resources. Training, awareness and learning have been always at the forefront of Company''s journey to become world class in environmental performance. It has inculcated the habit to be in harmony with nature and in this context, afforestation, maintenance of green belts and gardens, and reuse of treated water in horticulture activities are routine practices. Environment impact assessment and risk analysis have been performed right from the stage of planning for implementation of all new major expansion projects to incorporate the necessary measures to minimize adverse environmental impact.
We obtained environmental clearance from the Pollution Control Board concerned and is in compliance with all current environmental legislation. As an integral part of its environment protection drive, the Company ensures the very minimum quantity of generation of waste, low emission levels and low noise pollution levels during operations of all manufacturing facilities.
8. DIRECTORS
Sri Rajender Kumar Agarwal,Sri Jeetender Kumar Agarwal Sri Devender Kumar Agarwal are the first directors as per the Articles of Association of the Company. The first directors hold the office of directorship up to the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. They being eligible, offer themselves for reappointment as directors at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Sri Badrinarayan Agarwal, Sri Surender Kumar Agarwal and Manish Gupta were appointed as an additional Directors who are holding office till the date of ensuing Annual General Meeting. Some members proposed their appointments at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
In terms of provisions of the Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 Company proposes to appoint Sri Surender Kumar Agarwal, and Sri Manish Gupta as independent Directors for a term of 5 years, not liable for retirement by rotation..
The necessary Resolution for obtaining the approval of Members for the appointments of Sri Devender Kumar Agarwal and Sri Badrinarayan Agarwal as Managing director and Director of the Company respectievely have also been included in notice for the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Members approval is sought for the above appointments of Directors.
Brief resume of the Directors including independent Directors being appointed , nature of their expertise in specific functional areas and names of public companies in which they hold directorships as stipulated under clause 49 of the listing agreement with the Stock Exchange are given on elsewhere in the Annual Report.
9. AUDITORS
The Statutory Auditors of the Company, M/s. Brahmayya & Co, Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad will retire at the conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for reappointment.
10. AUDITORS'' REPORT
The Auditors'' Report to the Shareholders does not contain any reservation, qualification or adverse remark.
11. COST AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, Ms.K.Aruna Prased cost Accountants (Membership No. 11816), were appointed Cost Auditors to submit the reports to the Central Government. The reports for the year 2012-13 (pertaining to Yarn Unit at Bhongir) were submitted on 27.9.2013 (Due date 27.9.2013) and for the year 2013-14 will be submitted on or before due date.
12. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
On the basis of compliance certificates received from the concerned executives of the respective Divisions of the Company and subject to disclosures in the annual accounts, as also on the basis of the discussion with the Statutory Auditors of the Company from time to time,
The Board of Directors of the company confirms:
i. that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there has been no material departures:
ii. that selected accounting policies were applied consistently and Directors 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 31st March, 2014 of the profit of the Company for year ended on that date;
iii. that 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, if any;
iv. The Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
13. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY,
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
A statement under section 217 (1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 giving details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo, is annexed and marked Annexure ''A'' and forms part of this Report.
14. DEPOSITS
The company has not invited/accepted deposits from the public.
15. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
No employee was in receipt of remuneration in excess of the limits prescribed under Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules,l975 and hence the prescribed information is not required to be given.
16. CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
In conformity with the provisions of clause 32 of the Listing Agreement the Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31.03.2014 is annexed hereto.
17. APPRECIATION
The Board places on record its deep appreciation of the devoted services of the loyal workers, executives and other staff of the Company, who have contributed in no small measure to the performance and the Company''s continued inherent strength.
It also extends grateful thanks to the Central and various State Governments, the investors, the banking circles, financial institutions and district level authorities for their continued support extended to the Company from time to time. Shareholders'' appreciation of the managements'' efforts expressed at the general meetings of the Company and otherwise, is a great fillip to strive for better performance year.
For and on behalf of Board of Directors
Place : Secunderabad (B.N. AGARWAL) Date: 3rd September, 2014 Chairman
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