damodar industries ltd share price Management discussions


Global Economy Overview:

The global economy is gradually recovering from the impact of pandemic and at the same time facing new challenges emerging from Russia?s invasion of Ukraine. Tightening of monetary policy by most Central Banks is expected to have a positive impact. Despite monetary tightening, inflation is persistent in many key economies and it is anticipated that global inflation will fall from 8.7% last year to 7% this year and settle at around 5% in the year 2024.

Indian economy overview:

India has emerged as the world?s fastest-growing major economy, and it is predicted to be one of the top economic powers in the next decade, owing to its robust democracy and strong partnerships. According to Advance estimates, the Indian economy would expand by 9.2 percent in 2022-23 after decline in 2020-21. This indicates that overall economic activity has surpassed pre-pandemic levels. By March 2022, India administered a mssive vaccine doses, amongst the highest in the world. Further, the RBI and the Indian government have taken a range of fiscal and monetary measures in the last two years to provide support to domestic businesses, and ensure ample liquidity in the system. The Government adopted a slew of measures to save lives and livelihoods, enhance healthcare facilities, and accelerate vaccinations. Economic reform packages were also announced to bring the economy back to the growth path.

Overview, Industry Structure & Developments, Outlook:

Indias textiles sector is one of the oldest industries in the Indian economy, dating back to several centuries. The close linkage of textiles industry to agriculture (for raw materials such as cotton) and the ancient culture and traditions of the country in terms of textiles makes it unique in comparison to other industries in the country. Indias textiles industry has a capacity to produce a wide variety of products suitable for different market segments, both within India and across the world.

The Indian Economy continues to show resilience amid Global Uncertainties. Despite significant challenges in the global environment, India was one of the fastest growing economies in the world. India?s overall growth remains robust and is estimated to be 6.9% for the financial year 2022-23. Growth was driven by strong investment activity augmented by the government?s capex push and buoyant private consumption. Inflation remained high, averaging around 6.7% in FY 2022-23 but the current-account deficit narrowed in Q3 on the back of strong growth in service exports and easing global commodity prices. Dwelling on the outlook for FY2023-24, the Economic Survey 202223 issued by Ministry of Finance projects that, India?s recovery from the pandemic was relatively quick, and growth in the upcoming year will be supported by solid domestic demand and a pickup in capital investment.

Going forward, the Indian cotton textile industry is expected to showcase a stable growth supported by stable input prices, healthy capacity utilisation and steady domestic demand.

The Company is a yarn manufacturing company, which manufactures high precision and sophisticated yarns, mainly for discerning worldwide markets. The Company enjoys a significant position in business industries of yarn. The Cotton Yarn division uses the most modern equipment to manufacture its product assuring world-class quality to its customer.

The Company is having a yarn division with consolidated capacity of around 70,000 spindles. The Company produces variety of products ranging from NE 12, NE16, NE 20, NE 24 NE 30 Carded and Combed and blended varieties of Cotton Yarn. The Spinning mill is equipped with world-class Swiss, Japanese and German equipment. Currently, the Company exports approx. 56% of garment products mainly in Europe, Asia and Latin American countries etc.

Opportunities: Due to the current scenario it seems that the demand will increase as imports of goods is reduced due to the negative sentiments. Being a reputed manufacturer of world class quality products, and thanks to social drive "Vocal for Local" we are optimistic of the future. Volume of business is expected to increase as consumers are more attracted towards local good quality products which are more reliable and come with warranty rather than using imported products. The company has in-house R & D team and surplus funds available for investment which will help us in exploring various opportunities in exports and other products.

Threats: The year 2023 was still a year of deep uncertainty for the global textile industry. We observed The global economy is gradually recovering from the impact of pandemic and at the same time facing new challenges emerging from Russia?s invasion of Ukrainethe. There are problems related to our daily business due to the considerable increase in the cost of raw materials and shipping. The scarcity and long delivery times of raw materials is still present due to complicated and highly expensive transports.

The priority of people has changed which will take a longer time for the market to come back to the normal condition. Demand plays a very important role and would leave a deep cut in economy and corporate financials. Due to panadamic and ongoing war the income of people has been affected largely and there is a lot of hesitation in buying things other than essentials and so the demand had reduced to a great extent. But we ensure that we do not make compromise in our long term business objectives and brand strength. The company has also taken steps to curtail the overall expenses to overcome the situation.

Research & Development: Research and development department plays an integral role in the development of new products. The role of R & D Team is to keep improving on existing product, Quality Control Check, Innovation and Staying Ahead of Trends, Developing New Products. The company keeps an eye on developing trends in India and overseas and on what the competition is doing, also analyses and understand the current conditions within a specific goal. The company continues to initiate appropriate, significant and result oriented products in the market, which are innovative, Futuristic with Modernized Technology. Each product designed is deliberately executed inhouse and undergoes a series of rigorous checks.

Risk Management: The Company is exposed to various potential risks like Economical Risk, Compliance Risk, Operational Risk, Environmental Risk and Financial Risk. The key risk areas are regularly and systematically reviewed by senior management while the Risk Management committee also reviews and provides input to mitigate the risk.

Internal Control: At the Company level, internal control objectives relate to the reliability of financial reporting. The Company?s resources are directed, monitored, and measured on regular intervals which help in detecting and preventing fraud and protecting the organization?s resources, both physical and intangible. The Company has always implemented appropriate controls to make sure that it?s operational; Compliance and reporting objectives are achieved. The company has detailed policies and standard operating procedure for all existing and future growing needs. These policies and procedures play a key role in the deployment of internal controls. They are regularly reviewed to ensure the relevancy, comprehensiveness and compliance is embedded into the management review process. To strengthen the process, Controls of the key processes are reviewed by the internal audit team with timely suggestions.

Disclosure On Accounting Treatment: In the preparation of financial statements for FY2022-23, there is no treatment of any transaction different from that prescribed in the Accounting Standards notified by the Government of India under Section133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014; guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India and other accounting principles generally accepted in India.

Financial Review

(Amount in Rs.)

PARTICULARS FY 2022-23 FY 2021-22 FY 2020-21 22-23 YOY % 21-22 YOY %
TOTAL INCOME 6964555789 9113609365 5750673271 -23.58% 58.48%
EBITDA 507196261 816793070 461444444 -37.90% 77.01%
PAT 7966979 183544378 -61967081 -95.66% -396.20%
NET WORTH 1149671372 1154206348 968492786 -0.39% 19.18%

Key Financial Ratios:

PARTICULARS FY 2022-23 FY 2021-22 FY 2020-21 YOY % YOY Change %
OPERATING PROFIT MARGIN 0.02 0.06 0.03 -66.16% 137.00%
NET PROFIT MARGIN 0.00 0.02 -0.01 -94.22% -285.33%
PARTICULARS FY 2022-23 FY 2021-22 FY 2020-21 YOY %
DEBT/EQUITY RATIO 1.23 1.56 2.04 -20.90% -23.74%
CURRENT RATIO 1.29 1.55 1.36 -16.69% 14.06%
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO 1.07 2.01 0.72 -46.61% 179.39%
INVENTORY TURNOVER RATIO 6.96 9.98 6.60 -30.26% 51.21%
DEBTORS TURNOVER RATIO 7.40 9.94 6.21 -25.60% 60.06%
RETURN ON NET WORTH (%) 0.01 0.16 -0.06 -95.64% -348.81%

Detailed explanation of ratios:

1. Net Profit Margin: Net Profit Margin has been mainly increased due to Net profit during the year 2022-23.

2. Interest Coverage Ratio: Interest Coverage Ratio has been increased due to increased finance cost in the year 2022-23.

3. Return on Net Worth: A high RoNW ratio of a company for maximum profit.

Human Resources and Industrial Relations:

Employees are biggest source for any Company?s success and expansion. Our Human Resource Team based on their strengths, potential and determination towards work evaluates the employees. It is very important to keep the employees encouraged to take decisions and initiatives towards the betterment of their work. The company encourages and provides them a safe and motivating work environment. Furthermore various training and educational seminars and events are organised with proper importance given on health and safety issues. The Company has always followed process of Appraisal from time on time, to recognise talents and ensure that employees remain devoted to the organisation on a long-term.

Cautionary Statement:

The content provided for Management Discussion and Analysis Report may vary with the anticipation made in the discussion statements. It describes the Company?s objectives, projections and estimates progressive within the meaning of applicable security laws and regulations. Actual results may vary from those expressed or implied, depending upon economic conditions, Government Policies and other incidental factors. Taxation laws, Economic Development, Cost of Raw Materials, Interest and Power Cost are among the few extraneous variables that influence the Company?s operations.