Mar 31, 2025
Your Directors take pleasure in presenting the 36th Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the year
ended 31st March, 2025.
The financial performance of your Company on standalone basis for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 is summarized below:
|
Particulars |
Financial Year ending |
|
|
31st March, 2025 |
31st March, 2024 |
|
|
Total Revenue |
12117.44 |
9522.74 |
|
Profit/ (Loss) before Interest, Depreciation & Tax (EBIDTA) |
1481.14 |
257.69 |
|
Less: Finance Cost |
457.64 |
552.74 |
|
Less: Depreciation |
551.19 |
546.06 |
|
Profit/ (Loss) Before Tax (PBT) |
472.31 |
(841.11) |
|
Less: Provisions for Taxation including Deferred Tax |
(16.20) |
- |
|
Profit/ (Loss)for the Year |
488.51 |
(841.11) |
|
Other Comprehensive Income |
1.27 |
0.22 |
|
Total Comprehensive Income for the Year |
489.78 |
(840.89) |
The Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025, forming part of this Annual Report,
have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company achieved total Revenue of '' 12117.44 lakhs in the current year, against ''9522.74 lakhs in
the previous year, thereby registering Increase of 27.25 % as compared to the previous year. The Company has registered Net Profit of ''
488.51 lakhs in the current year, against Loss of '' 841.11 lakhs in the previous year.
There are no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which occurred between the end of the
financial year to which the financial statements relate on the date of this report.
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year 2024-25.
The Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend on the Equity Share Capital of the Company for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2025.
During the Financial Year 2024-25, no amount has been transferred to reserves.
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposit within the meaning of Sections 73 and 74 of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for
the time being in force) from the public or the members and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on public deposits
was outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
During the year under review, (i) the company has issued 49,67,302 (Forty-Nine Lakh Sixty Seven Thousand Three Hundred Two) equity
shares on a preferential basis at an issue price of ''38.25 aggregating to ''18,99,99,301.50 to allottees under Promoter and Non-Promoter
Category. The said amount of ''18,99,99,301.50 were fully received on October 22, 2024 and allotment of 49,67,302 Equity Shares was
completed.
(ii) The Company has also issued 7,84,312 (Seven Lakh Eighty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Twelve) warrants convertible into equity shares
within a period of 18 months from the date of allotment of Warrants, on a preferential basis at an issue price of '' 38.25 aggregating to ''
2,99,99,934/- to allottees under Promoter Category. Out of ''2,99,99,934/-, an amount which is equivalent to 25% i.e. ''9.5625 per Warrant
aggregating to ''74,99,983.50 has been received by the Company at the time of allotment of the Warrants, and the balance 75% i.e.
''28.6875 of per Warrant price shall be payable to the Company at the time of issue and allotment of the equity shares upon exercise of
the option attached to the relevant Warrants.
There has been no deviation in the utilization of preferential issue proceeds from the objects stated in the private placement offer cum
application letter.
The Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2025 stands at '' 13,30,69,910/- i.e. 1,33,06,991 Equity Shares of '' 10/-
each.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights nor has granted any stock options or sweat
equity. As on 31st March, 2025, none of the Directors of the Company hold instruments convertible into equity shares of the Company.
During the year under review, the Company has allotted 49,67,302 (Forty-Nine Lakh Sixty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Two) equity
shares on a preferential basis at an issue price of ''38.25 (including a premium of '' 28.25) per Equity Share, for a total consideration of
''18,99,99,301.50.
The Company has a Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company in the name of "Texel Industries (Africa) Limited" (hereinafter referred as WOS).
During the period under review, the Board of Directors reviewed the affairs of its WOS. In accordance with Section 129(3) of Companies
Act, 2013, the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and its WOS in accordance with the relevant accounting standards have
been prepared which forms part of the Annual Report. Further, a statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of
the WOS in Form AOC-1 forms an integral part of this report and is annexed as Annexure - E.
The Company has a Policy for determining Material Subsidiary in line with the requirements of Regulations 16(1)(c) and 24 of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended. The said policy is available on the website of the
Company viz.
https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66aba4a3fcdeb2e1f9831db2/67977a8665595be1179c31bb Policy-for-determining-Material-
Subsidiary-1.pdf
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under Regulation 34(2)(e) read with Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is provided in a separate section and forms an integral part of this Report and is annexed
as Annexure - A.
Your Company always endeavors to adhere to the highest standards of corporate governance, which are within the control of the
Company. A comprehensive Report on Corporate Governance inter-alia highlighting the endeavors of the Company in ensuring
transparency, integrity and accountability in its functioning has been incorporated as a separate section, forming a part of the Annual
Report as Annexure B. The certificate issued by the Statutory Auditors on Compliance with Corporate Governance is annexed to the
Report on Corporate Governance.
Pursuant to the amendments in Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return (Form MGT-7) for the financial year ended March 31,2025, is available
on the Company''s website and can be accessed at
All related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval. The omnibus approval is obtained on a yearly basis for
related party transactions which are of repetitive nature. A statement containing details of all Related Party Transactions are placed before
the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for review and approval on a quarterly basis.
All the related party transactions for the year under review were in the ordinary course of business and at an arm''s length basis and
therefore disclosure in Form AOC-2 is not required.
No material related party transactions, were entered with related parties during the year under review.
The details of the related party transactions as per Indian Accounting Standard (Ind-As) are mentioned in Note [No. 39] in the notes to the
accounts of the Financial Statements.
The Company has a ''Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and on dealing with Related Party Transactions''. The said policy is
available on the website of the Company viz. https://www.geotexelin.com and can be downloaded from the weblink: https://cdn.prod.
website-files.com/66aba4a3fcdeb2e1f9831db2/6836bfc66bd97f5e187690ff Policy%20on%20Related%20Party%20Transactions.pdf
The disclosures relating to remuneration and other details required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1)
of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 forms part of this Report.
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 5(2)
and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 forms part of this Report.
In terms of the provisions of the second proviso to Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaid
information is being sent to the members and others entitled thereto. If any member is interested in obtaining the above information,
such member may write to the Company Secretary on email id: [email protected].
The Company has not granted any loans or provided any guarantees or made any investments under the provisions of Section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 during the year under review.
For details of investments made in shares of Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company (WOS), M/s. Texel Industries (Africa) Limited, please refer
Note [No.3] and for loans granted to WOS, please refer Note [No.4] of the Standalone Financial Statements forming part of the Annual
Report for F.Y. 2024-25.
Appointment/ Resignation/ Regularization/Cessation during the Financial Year:
(i) Mr. Pallav Vasavada resigned from the post of Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from close of business hours on 13th
April, 2024.
(ii) Mr. Umesh Arvindbhai Vyas (DIN: 07979266) was appointed as an Additional Independent Director of the Company with effect from
28th May, 2024.
(iii) Mr. Kirit N. Mehta (DIN: 00444837) resigned from the post of Chairman and Independent Director of the Company with effect from
close of business hours on 28th May, 2024.
(iv) Mr. Parth P. Nipadhkar was appointed as Chief Financial Officer (Key Managerial Personnel) of the Company with effect from 13th July,
2024.
(v) Ms. Avni Chouhan (DIN: 08716231) was appointed as an Additional Independent Director of the Company with effect from 13th July,
2024.
(vi) Special Resolution was passed at the AGM held on 24th August, 2024 for regularization of Mr. Umesh Arvindbhai Vyas (DIN: 07979266)
for Five-year term starting from 28th May, 2024 to 27th May, 2029 and Ms. Avni Chouhan (DIN: 08716231) for Five-year term starting
from 13th July, 2024 to 12th July, 2029 as Independent Directors of the company.
(vii) Ms. Jasmin N. Vhora (DIN: 07173838), Independent Director of the Company ceased to be a Director of the Company with effect from
13th February, 2025, upon completion of her second term as an Independent Director of the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the
Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof
for the time being in force) and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Shailesh Ramniklal Mehta (DIN: 01457666), Chairman &
Managing Director of the Company, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting ("AGM") and being eligible, offers
himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends his re-appointment.
Annual Evaluation made by the Board of its own Performance and that of its Committee and Individual Directors:
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company empowers the Nomination and Remuneration Committee to formulate a
process for evaluating the performance of Directors, Committees of the Board and the Board as a whole.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(4) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 17(10)
of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the process for evaluation of the performance of the
Directors/ Board / Committees of the Board was initiated by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The Board has carried the evaluation of its own performance, individual Directors, its Committees, including the Chairman of the Board
on the basis of attendance, contribution and various criteria as recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of
the Company and has also evaluated the fulfillment of independence criteria of the Independent Directors as specified under Section
149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and under Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, and their independence from the management. The evaluation of the working of the Board, its committees, individual directors,
experience and expertise, performance of specific duties and obligations etc. were carried out. The Directors expressed their satisfaction
over the evaluation process.
The Board evaluation was conducted through questionnaire having qualitative parameters and feedback based on ratings.
In the Corporate Governance Report attached to this report the manner in which the evaluation process was carried out has been
explained.
The Board of Directors has constituted Board Committees to deal with specific areas and activities which concern the Company and
requires a closer review. The Board Committees are formed with approval of the Board and the Committees function under their respective
Charters. These Committees play an important role in the overall management of day-to-day affairs and governance of the Company. The
Board Committees meet at regular intervals and take necessary steps to perform its duties entrusted by the Board. The Minutes of the
Committee Meetings are placed before the Board for noting.
The Board of Directors of the Company have constituted the following Committees:
A. Audit Committee
B. Nomination & Remuneration Committee
C. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
D. Finance and Investment Committee
E. Risk Management Committee
The Details with regards to Composition, Duties, Terms of Reference, Meetings and Attendance of Meetings of the Committees are
discussed in detail and it forms a part of Corporate Governance Report annexed to the Report as Annexure B.
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) & Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board of Directors of the Company confirms that-
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards and Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 has
been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) the directors have 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 the 31st March, 2025 and of the
profit and loss of the Company for financial year ended 31st March, 2025;
c) the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
d) the directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively; and
f) the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems
were adequate and operating effectively.
A. STATUTORY AUDITORS:
M/s. Sunil Poddar & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 110603W), Ahmedabad are the Statutory Auditors of the Company. M/s Sunil
Poddar & Co. were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the company for the second term of five consecutive years i.e. from the
F.Y. 2022-23 to F.Y. 2026-27 and shall hold office till the conclusion of 38th Annual General Meeting of the Company, subject to
compliance of provisions of Companies Act, 2013.
AUDITOR''S REPORT:
⢠The Auditors'' Report for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse
remarks.
⢠As regards the comments made in the Auditors'' Report, the Board is of the opinion that they are self-explanatory and does not
require further clarification.
B. SECRETARIAL AUDITORS:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company had appointed M/s. SPANJ & Associates, Company Secretaries, (Firm Registration
No. P2014GJ034800), to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.
The Secretarial Audit Report in Form No. MR-3 for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 forms an integral part of this report and
is annexed as Annexure - C.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse
remarks.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the
Board has recommended to the Members of the Company, the appointment of M/s. SPANJ & Associates, Company Secretaries,
(Firm Registration No. P2014GJ034800), as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (five) consecutive financial years,
commencing from the financial year 2025-26 to the financial year 2029-30 to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Company.
C. INTERNAL AUDITORS:
The Board of Directors had appointed M/s. CNK & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountant (FRN: 101961W/W-100036), as Internal
Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.
The Statutory Auditors, the Secretarial Auditors and Internal Auditors of the Company have not reported any instances of fraud to the
Audit Committee or to the Board of Directors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, including rules made thereunder.
The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder are not applicable to the Company for the Financial
Year 2024-25.
The Particulars as prescribed under sub-section (3)(m) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014, forms an integral part of this report and is annexed as Annexure - D.
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators/Courts/Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of
the Company and its future operations.
The Company has an adequate internal financial control system commensurate with the nature of its business and the size and complexity
of its operations and is operating effectively with no material weakness.
During the year under review, no material or serious observation has been received from the Statutory Auditors and the Internal Auditors
of the Company on the inefficiency or inadequacy of the said internal financial control system.
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report as per Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is not applicable to the Company as the Company does not fall under top 1000 listed Companies on the
basis of market capitalization.
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, top 1000 listed entities
based on market capitalization are required to formulate a Dividend Distribution Policy. Accordingly, your Company is not required to
formulate the Dividend Distribution Policy.
As per the requirement of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013(the ''Act'') and
Rules made thereunder, your Company has a policy and framework for employees (all female employees on the rolls of the Company
including those on deputation, contract, temporary, part time or working as consultants are covered under this Policy) to report sexual
harassment cases at workplace and its process ensures complete anonymity and confidentiality of information.
The Company has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee to redress complaints relating to sexual harassment. During the year, no
complaints with allegations of sexual harassment were received by the Company. The details of which are given below:
(i) Number of sexual harassment complaints received during the year: Nil
(ii) Number of complaints resolved during the year: Nil
(iii) Number of cases pending for more than ninety days: Nil
During the year under review, the Company has complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
The Company has a Vigil Mechanism which also incorporates a Whistle Blower Policy ("this Policy") in compliance with the provisions of
Section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
This Policy has been formulated with a view to provide a mechanism / channel for employees, directors and other stakeholders of the
Company to raise concerns of suspected frauds, any violations of legal / regulatory requirements or Code of Conduct for Directors and
Senior Management of the Company, incorrect or misrepresentation of any financial statements and reports or any instance(s) of leakage
/ suspected leakage of UPSI etc.
The Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy may be accessed on the Company''s website at the link:
https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66aba4a3fcdeb2e1f9831db2/67977a8648dbb17d41f750d5 Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf
The Company has duly prepared and maintained the cost records of the business activities carried out by the Company during the
financial year 2024-25 as required pursuant to the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost
Records and Audit) Rules, 2014. However, the appointment of Cost Auditor for undertaking audit of the cost records of the company is
not applicable to your Company.
The Company has a robust Risk Management framework which enables it to take certain risks to remain competitive and achieve higher
growth and at the same time mitigate other risks to maintain sustainable results.
Under the framework, the Company has laid down a Risk Management Policy ("Policy") which defines the process for identification of
risks, its assessment, mitigation measures, monitoring and reporting.
The main objective of this Policy is to achieve sustainable business growth with stability and to promote a proactive approach in
identifying, reporting, evaluating and resolving risks associated with the Company''s business which, in the opinion of the Risk Management
Committee, may threaten the growth, stability and existence of the Company.
For a detailed risk management policy please refer the website link:
Your Company has received the following accreditations and recognitions:
1. ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System Standard)
2. ISO 14001:2015 (The Environmental Management System Standard)
3. ISO45001:2018 (The Occupational Health &Safety Management System Standard)
4. 1st Company in India to obtain ISI license for marking under IS: 15351
5. Carries ISI mark as per BIS standard IS 15351:2015 for Agro Textiles Laminated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) woven geomembrane
for water proof lining.
6. Carries ISI mark as per BIS standard IS 7903:2017 for Textiles Tarpaulins made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) woven fabric.
7. Carries ISI mark as per BIS standard IS 15907:2010 for Agro Textiles High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) woven beds for vermiculture.
8. Carries ISI mark as per BIS standard IS 17374:2020 for Geosynthetics â Reinforced HDPE Membrane for Effluents and Chemical
Resistance Lining.
A. Health & Safety: The Company is conscious of the importance of environmentally clean and safe operations. The Company''s policy
requires conduct of operations in such a manner, so as to ensure safety of all concerned, compliances of environmental regulations
and preservation of natural resources.
B. Environment: The Company always strives hard to give importance to environmental issues in normal course of operations.
Adherence to Environmental and Pollution Control Norms as per Gujarat Pollution Control Board guideline is of high concern to the
Company.
The Company''s Equity Shares are listed with Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The Company has paid Listing Fees for the financial year 2025¬
26 to BSE within the prescribed time period.
The Company has followed the applicable Secretarial Standards with respect to ''Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1)and General
Meetings (SS-2) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
a. ) There was no application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year.
b. ) There was no instance of onetime settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
The Board of Directors place on record sincere gratitude and appreciation for all the employees at all levels for their hard work, cooperation
and dedication during the year.
The Board conveys its appreciation for its customers, shareholders, suppliers as well as vendors, bankers, business associates, regulatory
and government authorities for their continued support.
For and on behalf of the Board
Shailesh R. Mehta Umeshbhai A. Vyas
Place : Ahmedabad Chairman & Managing Director Independent Director
Date : 14th August, 2025 DIN:01457666 DIN: 07979266
Mar 31, 2024
Your Directors take pleasure in presenting the 35th Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2024.
The financial performance of your Company on standalone basis for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024 is summarized below:
('' in Lakhs)
|
Particulars |
Financial Year ending |
|
|
31st March, 2024 |
31st March, 2023 |
|
|
Total Revenue |
9522.74 |
10030.06 |
|
Profit/ (Loss) before Interest, Depreciation & Tax (EBIDTA) |
257.69 |
(97.04) |
|
Less: Finance Cost |
552.74 |
474.22 |
|
Less: Depreciation |
546.06 |
526.91 |
|
Profit/ (Loss) Before Tax (PBT) |
(841.11) |
(1098.16) |
|
Less: Provisions for Taxation including Deferred Tax |
- |
(9.52) |
|
Profit/ (Loss)for the Year |
(841.11) |
(1088.64) |
|
Other Comprehensive Income |
0.22 |
3.48 |
|
Total Comprehensive Income for the Year |
(840.89) |
(1085.16) |
The Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024, forming part of this Annual Report, have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company achieved total Revenue of Rs. 9522.74 lakhs in the current year, against Rs. 10030.06 lakhs in the previous year, thereby registering decrease of 5.05% as compared to the previous year. The Company has registered a Loss of Rs. 841.11 lakhs in the current year, against loss of Rs. 1088.64 lakhs in the previous year, thereby registering a decrease in the Net loss as compared to the previous year.
There are no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate on the date of this report.
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year 2023-24.
Due to loss in the financial year ending on 31st March, 2024; the Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend on the Equity Share Capital of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.
During the Financial Year 2023-24, no amount has been transferred to any reserves.
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposit within the meaning of Sections 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force) from the public or the members and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on public deposits was outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
The Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2024 stands at Rs. 8,33,96,890/- i.e. 83,39,689 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights nor has granted any stock options or sweat equity. As on 31st March, 2024, none of the Directors of the Company hold instruments convertible into equity shares of the Company.
The Company has a Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company in the name of "Texel Industries (Africa) Limited" (hereinafter referred as WOS).
During the period under review, the Board of Directors reviewed the affairs of its WOS. In accordance with Section 129(3) of Companies Act, 2013, the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and its WOS in accordance with the relevant accounting standards have been prepared which forms part of the Annual Report. Further, a statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of the WOS in Form AOC-1 forms an integral part of this report and is annexed as Annexure - F.
The Company has a Policy for determining Material Subsidiary in line with the requirements of Regulations 16(1)(c) and 24 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended. The said policy is available on the website of the Company viz. https://www.geotexelin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Policv-for-determining-Material-Subsidiarv-1.pdf
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under Regulation 34(2)(e) read with Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is provided in a separate section and forms an integral part of this Report and is annexed as Annexure - A.
Your Company always endeavors to adhere to the highest standards of corporate governance, which are within the control of the Company. A comprehensive Report on Corporate Governance inter-alia highlighting the endeavors of the Company in ensuring transparency, integrity and accountability in its functioning has been incorporated as a separate section, forming a part of the Annual Report as Annexure-B. The certificate issued by the Statutory Auditors on Compliance with Corporate Governance is annexed to the Report on Corporate Governance.
Pursuant to the amendments in Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return (Form MGT-7) for the financial year ended March 31,2024, is available on the Company''s website and can be accessed https://www.geotexelin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Annual-Return-2023-24-1.pdf
All related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval. The omnibus approval is obtained on a yearly basis for related party transactions which are of repetitive nature. A statement containing details of all Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for review and approval on a quarterly basis.
All the related party transactions for the year under review were in the ordinary course of business and at an arm''s length basis and therefore disclosure in Form AOC-2 is not required.
No material related party transactions, were entered with related parties during the year under review.
The details of the related party transactions as per Indian Accounting Standard (Ind-As) are mentioned in Note [No. 39] in the notes to the accounts of the Financial Statements.
The Company has a ''Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and on dealing with Related Party Transactions''. The said policy is available on the website of the Company viz. www.geotexelin.com and can be downloaded from the weblink: https://www. geotexelin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Policv-on-Materialitv-of-Related-Partv-Transactions-and-on-dealing-with-Related-Party-Transactions.pdf
The information required under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 forms an integral part of this Report is attached as Annexure - C.
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section
136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Report and accounts are being sent to the members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employee''s particulars which is available for inspection by members at the registered office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company. If any member is interested in obtaining a copy of the same, such member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.
The Company has not granted any loans or provided any guarantees or made any investments under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 during the year under review.
For details of investments made in shares of Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company (WOS), M/s. Texel Industries (Africa) Limited, please refer Note [No.3] and for loans granted to WOS, please refer Note [No.4] of the Standalone Financial Statements forming part of the Annual Report for F.Y. 2023-24.
Appointment/ Resignation during the Financial Year:
(i) Ms. Avni Chouhan (DIN: 08716231) was appointed as an Additional Director in the category of Non- Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 29.05.2023 and she ceased to be Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 22.08.2023 due to resignation.
(ii) Ms. Dhruvi Patel resigned from the post of Company Secretary & Compliance Officer w.e.f. 06.10.2023.
(iii) Dr. Christy Leon Fernandez (DIN: 00090752), ceased to be Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 04th December, 2023 due to death.
(iv) Mr. Shubham Shah was appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer w.e.f. 09.12.2023.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force) and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Naresh R Mehta , Non-Executive Director is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting ("AGM") and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends his re-appointment.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company empowers the Nomination and Remuneration Committee to formulate a process for evaluating the performance of Directors, Committees of the Board and the Board as a whole.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(4) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 17(10) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the process for evaluation of the performance of the Directors/ Board / Committees of the Board was initiated by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The Board has carried the evaluation of its own performance, individual Directors, its Committees, including the Chairman of the Board on the basis of attendance, contribution and various criteria as recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company and has also evaluated the fulfillment of independence criteria of the Independent Directors as specified under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and under Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and their independence from the management. The evaluation of the working of the Board, its committees, individual directors, experience and expertise, performance of specific duties and obligations etc. were carried out. The Directors expressed their satisfaction over the evaluation process.
The Board evaluation was conducted through questionnaire having qualitative parameters and feedback based on ratings.
In the Corporate Governance Report attached to this report the manner in which the evaluation process was carried out has been explained.
The Board of Directors has constituted Board Committees to deal with specific areas and activities which concern the Company and requires a closer review. The Board Committees are formed with approval of the Board and the Committees function under their respective Charters. These Committees play an important role in the overall management of day-to-day affairs and governance of the Company. The Board Committees meet at regular intervals and take necessary steps to perform its duties entrusted by the Board. The Minutes of the Committee Meetings are placed before the Board for noting.
The Board of Directors of the Company have constituted the following Committees:
A. Audit Committee
B. Nomination & Remuneration Committee
C. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
D. Finance and Investment Committee
E. Risk Management Committee.
The Details with regards to Composition, Duties, terms of Reference, Meetings and Attendance of Meetings of the Committees are discussed in detail and it forms a part of Corporate Governance Report annexed to the Report as Annexure-B.
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) & Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board of Directors of the Company confirms that-
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards and Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 has been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) the directors have 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 the 31st March, 2024 and of the profit and loss of the Company for financial year ended 31st March, 2024;
c) the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively; and
f) the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
M/s. Sunil Poddar & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 110603W), Ahmedabad are the Statutory Auditors of the Company. M/s Sunil Poddar & Co. are appointed as Statutory Auditors of the company for the second term of five consecutive years i.e. from the F.Y. 2022-23 to F.Y. 2026-27 and shall hold office till the conclusion of 38th Annual General Meeting of the Company, subject to compliance of provisions of Companies Act, 2013.
⢠The Auditors'' Report for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024 does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks.
⢠As regards the comments made in the Auditors'' Report, the Board is of the opinion that they are self-explanatory and does not require further clarification.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. SPANJ & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, Ahmedabad, to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024.
The Secretarial Audit Report in Form No. MR-3 for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 forms an integral part of this report and is annexed as Annexure - D.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024 does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks.
The Board of Directors has appointed M/s. CNK & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountant (FRN: 101961W/W-100036), as Internal Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2024.
The Statutory Auditors, the Secretarial Auditors and Internal Auditors of the Company have not reported any instances of fraud to the Audit Committee or to the Board of Directors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, including rules made thereunder.
The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder are not applicable to the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024.
The Particulars as prescribed under sub-section (3)(m) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, forms an integral part of this report and is annexed as Annexure - E.
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators/Courts/Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
The Company has an adequate internal financial control system commensurate with the nature of its business and the size and complexity of its operations and is operating effectively with no material weakness.
During the year under review, no material or serious observation has been received from the Statutory Auditors and the Internal Auditors of the Company on the inefficiency or inadequacy of the said internal financial control system.
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report as per Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 is not applicable to the Company as the Company does not fall under top 1000 listed Companies on the basis of market capitalization.
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, top 1000 listed entities based on market capitalization are required to formulate a Dividend Distribution Policy. Accordingly, your Company is not required to formulate the Dividend Distribution Policy.
As per the requirement of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013(the ''Act'') and Rules made thereunder, your Company has a policy and framework for employees (all female employees on the rolls of the Company including those on deputation, contract, temporary, part time or working as consultants are covered under this Policy) to report sexual harassment cases at workplace and its process ensures complete anonymity and confidentiality of information.
The Company has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee to redress complaints relating to sexual harassment. During the year, no complaints with allegations of sexual harassment were received by the Company.
The Company has a Vigil Mechanism which also incorporates a Whistle Blower Policy ("this Policy") in compliance with the provisions of Section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
This Policy has been formulated with a view to provide a mechanism / channel for employees, directors and other stakeholders of the Company to raise concerns of suspected frauds, any violations of legal / regulatory requirements or Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management of the Company, incorrect or misrepresentation of any financial statements and reports or any instance(s) of leakage / suspected leakage of UPSI etc.
The Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy may be accessed on the Company''s website at the link: https://www.geotexelin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf
The Company has duly prepared and maintained the cost records of the business activities carried out by the Company during the financial year 2023-24 as required pursuant to the provisions of Section148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014. However, the appointment of Cost Auditor for undertaking audit of the cost records of the company is not applicable to your Company.
The Company has a robust Risk Management framework which enables it to take certain risks to remain competitive and achieve higher growth and at the same time mitigate other risks to maintain sustainable results.
Under the framework, the Company has laid down a Risk Management Policy ("Policy") which defines the process for identification of risks, its assessment, mitigation measures, monitoring and reporting.
The main objective of this Policy is to achieve sustainable business growth with stability and to promote a proactive approach in identifying, reporting, evaluating and resolving risks associated with the Company''s business which, in the opinion of the Risk Management Committee, may threaten the growth, stability and existence of the Company.
For a detailed risk management policy please refer the website link: https://www.geotexelin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Policy-on-Risk-Management.pdf
Your Company has received the following accreditations and recognitions:
1. ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System Standard)
2. ISO 14001:2015 (The Environmental Management System Standard)
3. ISO45001:2018 (The Occupational Health &Safety Management System Standard)
4. 1st Company in India to obtain ISI license for marking under IS: 15351
5. Carries ISI mark as per BIS standard IS 15351:2015 for Agro Textiles Laminated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) woven geomembrane for water proof lining.
6. Carries ISI mark as per BIS standard IS 7903:2017 for Textiles Tarpaulins made from High Density Polyethylene
(HDPE) woven fabric.
7. Carries ISI mark as per BIS standard IS 15907:2010 for Agro Textiles High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) woven beds
for vermiculture.
8. Carries ISI mark as per BIS standard IS 17374:2020 for Geosynthetics â Reinforced HDPE Membrane for Effluents and Chemical Resistance Lining.
A. Health & Safety: The Company is conscious of the importance of environmentally clean and safe operations. The Company''s policy requires conduct of operations in such a manner, so as to ensure safety of all concerned, compliances of environmental regulations and preservation of natural resources.
B. Environment: The Company always strives hard to give importance to environmental issues in normal course of operations. Adherence to Environmental and Pollution Control Norms as per Gujarat Pollution Control Board guideline is of high concern to the Company.
The Company''s Equity Shares are listed with Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The Company has paid Listing Fees for the financial year 2024-25 to BSE within the prescribed time period.
a) The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Meetings of the Board of Directors and General Meetings.
b. ) There was no application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year.
c. ) There was no instance of onetime settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution..
The Board of Directors place on record sincere gratitude and appreciation for all the employees at all levels for their hard work, cooperation and dedication during the year.
The Board conveys its appreciation for its customers, shareholders, suppliers as well as vendors, bankers, business associates, regulatory and government authorities for their continued support.
For and on behalf of the Board
JASMIN VHORA SHAILESH R. MEHTA
Independent Director Managing Director
DIN:07173838 DIN: 01457666
Date: 13th July, 2024 Place: Prantij, Gujarat Place: Ahmedabad
Mar 31, 2011
To The Members of Texel Industries Limited.
The Directors are pleased to present you the Twenty Second Annual
Report and the Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st
March 2011.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial results of the company for the year under review are as
under: (Rs. In Lacs)
Particulrs 2010-11 2009-10
Income 2,683.91 2,674.67
Expenditure 2,498.73 2,475.66
Gross Profit/Loss 185.18 199.01
Interest 34.98 76.77
Depreciation 58.76 57.76
Profit before Tax 91.44 64.48
Provision for Tax 0.00 0.00
Profit after Tax 91.44 64.48
Income/Expenses of earlier year (0.28) (0.60)
Add: Profit brought forward (3,213.41) (3,277.29)
Balance carried forward (3,122.25) (3,213.41)
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION A'ND ANALYSIS
The operations of your company comprises of manufacturing of Tarpaulins
and Allied products. This business forms the basis of review of
operational performance by the management.
COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE
Keeping in view the key indicators of the performance of the company
for the year under review there is definite improvement in the
company's performance. The Company has now entered the "Stable" Phase.
The company has posted a turnover of Rs.2,681.29 lakhs and a cash
profit of Rs.185.18 lakhs before interest and deprecation in the year
under review.
The company is still operating under various constraints but the
management's resolve is to put the company on a growth path. New
products are being developed and introduced in the market. The coming
years are crucial for the company but the management is confident to
turn around the company in a short time.
DIVIDEND
In view of the carried forward losses, your Directors have not
recommended any dividend for the period under review.
DECLARED AS SICK COMPANY
As you are aware your company was a sick company under the provisions
of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985 (SICA). The
company has been declared Sick Industrial Company vides order-dated
24.05.02 of BIFR New Delhi. The draft rehabilitation proposal has been
submitted to the operating agency. The operating agency has submitted
its report to the BIFR and the said DRS is pending with BIFR and is
under their active consideration.
DIRECTORS
In terms of the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Naresh
Mehta retires by rotation and being eligible, offers himself for
reappointment.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
There was no employee in receipt of remuneration under Section 217(2A)
of the Companies Act, 1956.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
It is hereby confirmed:
1. That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended
31st March 2011, the applicable accounting standards have been followed
and there were no material departures.
2. That the Directors have 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 the year under review.
3. That the Directors have been 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.
4. That the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
A statement giving details of conservation of energy, technology
absorption, foreign exchange earnings and out-go, in accordance with
the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the Report of Board of
Directors) Rules, 1988 is given in Annexure ' A' to this Report.
LISTING
Your Company's shares are listed with the Stock Exchanges at Ahmedabad
& Mumbai. The annual Listing fees have been paid for the year 2011
-2012 except for Ahmedabad Stock Exchange. The directors are taking
steps to clear the same at the earliest.
AUDITORS AND AUDITOR'S REPORT
The present Auditors of the Company M/s A.L Thakkar & Company,
Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad retires at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for reappointment.
The Auditors Report and the notes to the account being
self-explanatory, no further explanation is required.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The report on corporate governance and auditors certificate on
compliance with the condition of corporate governance under clause 49
of the listing agreement is annexed to this report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors record their appreciation of the Co-operation and
assistance extended by the Financial Institutions, Banks and Government
Authorities as well as valued customers from time to time. They also
record their appreciation of the devoted services rendered by the
Executives, Staff Members and Workers of the Company.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Date : 31st August, 2011 Shailesh Mehta
Place : Santej (Managing Director)
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