TO THE MEMBERS,
The Directors present the Thirty Fourth Annual Report together with the Audited
Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2023.
1. Financial Results
(Rs. In Lacs)
| Particulars |
Current Year ended on 31.03.2023 |
Previous Year ended on 31.03.2022 |
| Revenue from Operations |
15,242.26 |
12,454.67 |
| Other Income |
70.14 |
59.82 |
| Total Revenue |
15,312.40 |
12,514.49 |
| Profit before Interest and depreciation |
373.12 |
457.45 |
| Finance Cost |
120.52 |
94.88 |
| Depreciation |
43.32 |
42.25 |
| Profit/(Loss) before tax |
209.28 |
320.32 |
| Profit/(Loss) before exceptional items |
209.28 |
320.32 |
| Tax Expenses- |
|
|
| Current Tax |
57.32 |
78.30 |
| Deferred Tax |
(3.87) |
(3.89) |
| Profit for the period |
155.83 |
245.91 |
| Other comprehensive income |
(3.40) |
(2.10) |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
159.23 |
243.81 |
2. OPERATIONAL REVIEW:
During the year under review following were the operational performance of the company:
i. Revenue from operations increased from Rs. 12,454.67 Lacs to Rs. 15,242.26 Lacs in
comparison to previous year (according to IND- AS Financial Statements).
ii. Net profit of the company has decreased from Rs. 243.81 Lacs to Rs. 159.23 Lacs.
iii. Finance cost increased from Rs. 94.88 Lacs to Rs.120.52 Lacs in the previous year.
iv. Depreciation and amortization expenses increased from Rs. 42.25 lacs to Rs. 43.32
lacs.
v. Reserves of the company increased from Rs. 1081.52 lacs to Rs. 1240.75 lacs.
Highlights of the performance of the company has been discussed in detail in the
Management Discussion and Analysis report attached herewith.
3. DIVIDEND:
Based on Companys performance and in order to conserve resources, your directors do
not recommend any dividend for the year.
4. PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public by invitation during the
year.
5. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONS:
During the year under review, Mrs. Bijal Yogesh Durgavale, Independent Director was re-
appointed for her second tenure as independent director on 09.05.2022. Further, Mr. Gopal
Dass Agarwal, Independent Director, resigned from the board w.e.f. 24.03.2023 and Mr.
Sahajdeep Singh Tuteja was appointed as Additional Director to hold office as Independent
Director w.e.f 12.04.2023.
In addition to the above, Mr. Ankur Garg is retiring by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and is eligible for re-appointment. Mr. Ankur Garg has been guiding the
companys financials and trading for about 15 years. Under his able leadership companys
financials has been improved considerably.
During the year under review, Ms. Ritika Tandon resigned from the post of Company
Secretary and Compliance Officer w.e.f. 12.01.2023. In her place, Ms. Muskan Gupta was
appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance officer w.e.f. 01.06.2023.
6. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENTS:
Pursuant to Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the
best of their knowledge and ability, state the following:
a) that in the preparation of the annual financial statements, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures, if any;
b) that such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and
judgment and estimates have been made that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true
and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2023 and of the
profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c) that proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
d) that the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e) that proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial control
were adequate and were operating effectively;
f) that proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws
were in place and were adequate and operating effectively.
7. CHANGE IN SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY:
During the Financial under review, the company has converted 5,17,000 share warrants
into equal no. of equity shares of Rs. 10/- each at a premium of Rs. 32/- per share in
compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Regulations as applicable. Therefore,
the paid-up capital of the company increased from Rs. 7,11,26,200 to Rs. 7,62,96,200 as on
the end of financial year 2022-23.
8. MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR:
The Board met Eight (8) times during the financial year ending on 31st March, 2023. The
intervening gap between two meetings was within the period prescribed by the Companies
Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
(hereinafter referred to as "Listing Regulations"). Further the Composition of
Board, number and attendance of each director in various Committees of Board is as
required in accordance with Secretarial Standard-1 on Board Meetings and Listing
Regulations.
9. DETAILS OF FRAUD REPORTED BY THE AUDITORS UNDER SECTION 143(12) OTHER THAN THOSE
WHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT:
No such fraud has been reported under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
10. SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATES & JOINT VENTURES:
During the period under review, the Company had no subsidiary, associates & joint
ventures, hence the Company is not required to provide a report on the performance and
financial position of each of the subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies
included in the financial statements as required under Companies act, 2013.
11. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with rule 5 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees
of the Company is enclosed as Annexure-B which forms part of this report.
Further, there were no employee getting salary in excess of the limit as specified
under the provisions of Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 5(2)
and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014.
12. BOARD EVALUATION:
Regulation 10, 19(4) and 20(4) of LODR Regulations mandates that the board shall
monitor and review the board evaluation framework. The Companies Act, 2013 states that an
annual evaluation needs to be made by the board of its own performance and that of its
committees and individual directors, Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 states that
the performance evaluation of independent directors shall be done by the entire Board of
Directors, excluding the director being evaluated.
The evaluation of all the directors and the Board as a whole was conducted based on the
criteria and framework adopted by the Board. The said criteria also contemplate evaluation
of the directors based on their performance as director apart from their specific role as
independent, non-executive and executive directors as mentioned below: -
1. Executive Director, being evaluated as directors as mentioned above, will also be
evaluated on basis of targets/criteria given to them by board from time to time as well as
their terms of appointment.
2. Independent Director, as director will be evaluated on meeting their obligations
connected with their independence criteria as well as adherence with the requirements of
professional conduct, roles, etc. applicable to independent directors as described in the
Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013.
13. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosure to the Board that they
fulfill all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 so
as to qualify themselves to be appointed as Independent Directors under the provisions of
Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules.
14. BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES:
During the financial year under review the Board and its committees were as follows:-
| Sl. Name of Committee |
Members |
Meeting Held |
| 1. Audit Committee |
Dr. Rajinder Pal Singh |
Chairman |
09.05.2022 |
|
Mr. Pawan Kumar Garg |
Member |
30.05.2022, |
|
Mr. Gopal Dass Agarwal (Resigned on 24.03.2023) |
Member /NED |
13.08.2022, 14.11.2022, 14.02.2023 |
| 2. Nomination and |
Dr. Rajinder Pal Singh |
Chairman |
09.05.2022 |
| Remuneration Committee |
Mr. Gopal Dass Agarwal (Resigned on 24.03.2023) |
Member /NED |
|
|
Mrs. Bijal Y. Durgavale |
Member /NED |
|
| 3. Sta keholders |
Mr. Pawan Kumar Garg |
Chairman |
30.05.2022 |
| Relationship |
Mr. Ankur Garg |
Member /ED |
|
| Committee |
Dr. Rajinder Pal Singh |
Member /NED |
|
| 4. |
Mr. Pawan Kumar Garg |
Chairman |
04.04.2022 |
| Executive Committee |
Mr. Ankur Garg |
Member |
13.08.2022 14.09.2022 14.10.2022 |
The Board has accepted all recommendations made by the Audit Committee from time to
time. 15. AUDITORS:
i) STATUTORY AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Act and the rules framed thereunder,
M/s Atul Garg & Associates, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration No. 01544C),
were re- appointed as statutory auditors of the Company from the conclusion of 33rd
Annual General Meeting held on 30-09-2022 till the conclusion of 38th Annual
General Meeting to be held in the year 2027. However, the said statutory auditors have
resigned vide their resignation letter dated 14.08.2023 citing the reasons of health
issues of senior partner and other reasons.
Based on the recommendations of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors, at its
meeting held on 14th August, 2023 noted and accepted the resignation of M/s Atul Garg
& Associates. The Board also placed on record its appreciation to outgoing Auditors
for their contribution to the Company with their audit processes and standards of
auditing.
In this regard, after obtaining their consent and eligibility certificate under Section
139(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting
held on August 14, 2023 appointed M/s Mittal Gupta & Co, Chartered Accountants, Kanpur
as the Statutory Auditors of the Company under Section 139(8) of the Companies Act, 2013,
to fill the casual vacancy consequent to the resignation of M/s Atul Garg &
Associates.
As required by Section 139(8) of the Companies Act, 2013, the appointment is also to be
ratified and approved at a general meeting of the Company. Accordingly, the Board of
Directors recommends the said appointment for the ratification and approval of
shareholders at the ensuing AGM of the Company.
Further, the Board, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and subject to the
approval of the shareholders, approved appointment of M/s Mittal Gupta & Co. as the
Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 (five) years from the conclusion of
the ensuing 34th AGM till the conclusion of the 39th AGM to be held
in the year 2028 at such remuneration plus out of pocket expenses and applicable taxes, as
may be mutually agreed between the Board of Directors of the Company and the Auditors.
Appropriate resolution seeking Members approval for the appointment of M/s Mittal Gupta
& Co. as the Statutory Auditors of the Company is appearing in the Notice convening
the ensuing AGM of the Company.
The Audit for FY 2022-23 was conducted by M/s Atul Garg & Associates and there are
no qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers made by the Statutory
Auditor in their Audit Report. The Notes to the financial statements referred in the
Auditors Report are self- explanatory and therefore do not call for any comments under
Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Auditors Report is enclosed with the
financial statements in the Annual Report.
ii) SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
The Company had appointed Mr. Sarvesh S. Srivastava, Practicing Company Secretaries as
the Secretarial Auditors of your Company for the Financial Year 2022-23. The Secretarial
Audit Report is annexed as Annexure -C which forms part of this Report. Further,
the Comments made in the Secretarial Auditors Report are self-explanatory and need no
further elucidation
iii) INTERNAL AUDITORS:
The Company has appointed M/s Harsh Agarwal & Associates, Chartered Accountants,
Kanpur as the Internal Auditors of the Company for the year 2022-23.
iv) COST AUDITORS:
Pursuant to section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors on the
recommendation of the Audit Committee, appointed M/s Shyam Ji Mishra & Associates,
Cost Accountants (Firm Registration Number 002306) as the Cost Auditors of the company for
the Financial Year 2023-24 and has recommended their remuneration to the Shareholders for
ratification at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
M/s Shyam Ji Mishra & Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration Number
002306) have confirmed that their appointment is within the limits of the Section 139 of
the Companies Act, 2013, and have also certified that they are free from any
disqualifications specified under Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Audit
Committee has also received a certificate from the Cost Auditor certifying their
independence and arms length relationship with the Company. The Cost Audit Report for the
financial year 2022-23 is being filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs
16. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
OCCURRING BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:
No material change has occurred affecting the financial position of the company between
the end of the financial year of the company and date of the report which this Financial
Statements relate and the date of this Report. However, during the year under review the
company has converted 5,17,000 share warrants into equal no. of equity shares of Rs. 10/-
each at a premium of Rs. 32/- per share. Further, after the end of financial year, the
company converted remaining 5,97,000 share warrants into equal no. of equity shares of Rs.
10/- each at a premium of Rs. 32/- per share. The same were allotted on preferential basis
and converted into equity shares on 12.04.2023.
17. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANYS OPERATIONS IN FUTURE:
No such order has been passed against the Company.
18. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND THEIR ADEQUACY & BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT:
The Company has adequate system of internal control with reference to the financial
statements. All the transactions are properly authorized, recorded and reported to the
Management. The internal auditor of the Company checks and verifies the internal control
and monitors them in accordance with Accounting Standards for properly maintaining the
books of accounts and reporting financial statement.
Our management assessed the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over
financial reporting (as defined in Clause 17 of SEBI Regulations, 2015) as of March 31,
2023. The statutory auditors of the Company has audited the financial statements included
in this annual report and has issued an attestation report on our internal control over
financial reporting (as defined in section 143 of the Companies Act 2013).
Our Risk Management framework encompasses practices relating to the identification,
analysis, evaluation, treatment, mitigation and monitoring of the strategic, operational,
and legal and compliance risks to achieving our key business objectives. The details and
its terms of reference are set out in the Management Discussion and Analysis which form
part of this report.
19. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND
OUTGO:
The Company has taken adequate steps during the year regarding conservation of energy
which has resulted in less consumption of electricity. The particulars relating to the
Conservation of Energy, Technology absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo as
required u/s 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 are enclosed as Annexure- A which
forms part of this Report.
20. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
CSR in terms of Section 135 and Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility (Rules), 2014 is not applicable to the company
for the period under review.
21. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GURANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
Details of Loans and Investments have been provided in the financial statement of the
company which forms part of this annual report.
22. RELATED PARTY TRANSCATIONS:
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on
arms length basis and were in the ordinary course of the business. There were no related
party transactions made by the company with Promoters, Key Managerial Personnel or other
designated persons which may have potential conflict with interest of the company at
large. Form AOC-2 is annexed as Annexure -D which forms part of this Report.
23. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Your Company has always endeavored to adhere to high standards of Corporate Governance
and ensured its compliance in both spirit and law. However, Your Company is claiming
exemption under regulation 15 (2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement)
Regulations 2015.
24. VIGIL MECHANISM (WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY):
In pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 (9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirement), 2015, a Vigil Mechanism for directors
and employee to report genuine concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected
fraud or violation of the Companys code of conduct or ethics policy has been established.
25. ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with read with Rule 12 of the
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, a copy of the Annual Return of the
Company for financial year 2022-23 prepared in accordance with Section 92(1) of the Act
has been placed on the website at the web link- https://www. standardsurfactants.com
26. OBLIGATION OF COMPANY UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
In order to prevent sexual harassment of women at work place a new act The Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 has
been notified on 9th December, 2013. Under the said Act every company is required to set
up an Internal Complaints Committee to look into complaints relating to sexual harassment
at work place of any women employee.
Company has adopted a policy for prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace
and has set up Committee for implementation of said policy. During the year Company has
not received any complaint of harassment.
27. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view
to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated employees of the
Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Companys shares and prohibits
the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while
in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company. The
Board is responsible for implementation of the Code.
28. COMPANYS POLICY ON DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION:
The current policy is to have an appropriate mix of executive and independent directors
to maintain the independence of the Board, and separate its functions of governance and
management. The Company has duly constituted the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of
the Board and the committee which periodically evaluates the requirement for changes in
the composition and size of the Board, review remuneration of the Managing Director and
Whole- time Director(s) based on their performance and Recommend the policy for
remuneration of Directors, KMPs & other senior level employees of the Company and
review the same in accordance with performance of the Company and industry trend. The
policy is available at the website of the company at https://standardsurfactants.com/
29. HUMAN RESOURCES:
Our Vision and values form the basis of our attitudes and actions. Mutual trust and
respect are essential for successful cooperation, which your company demonstrates in all
its dealings. By building high levels of commitments and creating a passion for excellence
the sustainable progress of your Company is brought about through its people.
30. CODE OF CONDUCT:
The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the
Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day-to-day business operations of
the company. The Code has been placed on the Companys website
www.standardsurfactants.com. The Code lays down the standard procedure of business conduct
which is expected to be followed by the Directors and the designated employees in their
business dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in
business practices and in dealing with stakeholders. All the Board Members and the Senior
Management personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code.
31. LISTING:
The Equity Share of the Company continued to be listed at BSE Ltd.
32. DETAILS OF UTILIZATION OF FUNDS RAISED THROUGH PREFERENTIAL ALLOTMENT OR QUALIFIED
INSTITUTIONS PLACEMENT AS SPECIFIED UNDER REGULATION 32 (7A) OF LISTING REGULATIONS:
As per the SEBI Circular No. CIR/CFD/CMD1/162/2019 dated December 24, 2019, issued by
the SEBI titled "Format on Statement of Deviation or Variation for proceeds of public
issue, rights issue, preferential issue, Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) etc."
and pursuant to Regulation 32 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, the Company hereby confirms that there is no deviation or variation in
use of proceeds raised through preferential issue. The funds are parked and utilized for
general corporate purposes in due course.
33. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS:
The Company has maintained cost records under sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the
Companies Act, 2013 as its turnover during the Financial Year under report exceeds the
threshold limit prescribed under Rule 3 of the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules,
2014.
34. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS:
During the year under review, the Auditors have not reported any instances of frauds
committed in the Company by its Officers or Employees to the Audit Committee or to the
Board or Central Government under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
35. DETAILS OF AN APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016:
During the year under review, your Company has not made any application nor any
proceeding that has been pending in respect of the company under Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Code, 2016.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Yours directors would like to express their sincere appreciation of the co-operation
and assistance received from shareholders, bankers, regulatory bodies and other business
constituents during the year under review.
Your directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the
commitment displayed by all executives, officers and staffs, during the year.
|
By Order of the Board of Directors |
|
For STANDARD SURFACTANTS LIMITED |
| Date: 06.09.2023 |
(PAWAN KUMAR GARG) |
(ANKUR GARG) |
| Place: Kanpur |
Chairman & Managing Director |
Whole time Director |
|
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