lesha industries ltd share price Management discussions

INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT:

India was the worlds second largest steel producer in 2019. The country surpassed Japan to become the worlds second largest steel producer in 2019.As per general survey steel demand is estimated to grow 7.5 per cent in the year 2023-24. Indias economic growth is contingent upon the growth of the Indian steel industry. The Government has taken various steps to boost the sector including the introduction of National Steel Policy 2017 and allowing 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the steel sector under the automatic route, which has significantly increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in steel sector. The Company is in business of trading of steel products, electronics goods, chemicals and other ancillary products and dealing in shares and securities.

However Competition in the industry is continuously increasing and management is taking steps to sustain in the tremendously viable market.

OVERVIEW:

This Management Discussion & Analysis report presents the key performance highlights of the year 2022-23 pertaining to the business of the Company. The Companys financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS), complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2013 and the guidelines issued by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

OPPORTUNITY&THREATS:

Opportunities:

Various initiatives are taken by the Government such as Steel Scrap Recycling Policy to reduce import, levy of export duty on iron ore to ensure supply to domestic steel industry, focus on infrastructure and restarting road projects aiding the demand for steel etc. These will generate a lot of opportunities for the Company which will ultimately lead to achieve the organisations set goals. Besides this, huge infrastructure demand, rapid urbanization and increasing demand for consumer durables also generate a lot of opportunities for the

Company.

Threats:

Spurts of price wars and heavy trade discounts has impacted the Indian Steel Industry. The competition from domestic and international steel companies located in India is also increasing which has eventually exposed enormous strain to the company to survive in this competitive market.

COMPETITION:

Competition in the market has intensified and forced the players to adopt aggressive marketing strategy and promotional campaigns to capture and protect their market shares, The Company has the plans to penetrate better in to market, especially through the customer retention and business development in the regions which have not been tapped.

SEGMENT WISE AND PRODUCT WISE PERFORMANCE:

Details on segment wise performance of the Company is provided separately in Notes to Accounts.

RISK AND CONCERN:

The company has Robust Risk Management framework that identifies and evaluates business risks and opportunities to protect the interest of stakeholders and shareholders with a view to achieve the business objective effectively. The Risk Management System in the company is an integral part of the comprehensive planning, controlling and reporting systems. Risk assessment is undertaken based on likelihood of occurrence and possible impact on the functioning of the company. It reviews, assesses the quality, integrity and effectiveness of the Risk Management plan and systems and ensures that the risk policies and strategies are effectively managed by the management.

However, the changes in the tax laws, Government policies and regulatory requirement might affect the companys business. Uncontrolled variation in price of input materials could impact the companys profitability to the extent that the same are not absorbed by the market through price increase and / or could have a negative impact on the demand in the market.

The company closely monitors the potential risks and opportunities that arise from Political, Economic & Regulatory environment, Technology Changes, Environment and Competition. We also countered the economic risks with proactive production planning, structural adjustments and cost flexibility.

INITIATIVES BY THE COMPANY:

The Company has taken the following initiatives:

Concentration on reduction of costs by undertaking specific exercise in different fields. Concentration on Operational Efficiency and strategic expansion. Concentration in Increase of Shareholders Wealth and Profit of the Company.

The Company is quite confident that the overall productivity, profitability would improve in a sustainable manner, as a result of this strategy.

OUTLOOK:

In the global market demand for steel is expected to increase in the upcoming year. However, rising trade tensions and volatile currency movements are increasing uncertainty in the global steel industry. The demand for steel will be supported by improving investment and infrastructure programmes. The Company is confident to meet every challenge with its strength in marketing network, its strategic planning, Research & Development, productivity improvement and cost reduction exercise.

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:

Your Company places significant emphasis and efforts on the internal control systems. The Company has appointed an independent firm of Chartered Accountant for the same with such powers and responsibilities that are required to ensure the adequacy of the internal Control System.

HUMAN RESOURCE:

The Company recognizes the value and contribution of its employees and earnestly endeavours to create a responsive organization with emphasis on performance with responsibility and accountability. Continuous appraisal of the competencies of the personnel in line with job requirements is carried out to facilitate higher levels of output and productivity. Developing skills and capabilities of employees to improve manpower utilization is the key thrust area of Human Resource Management (HRM) in the Company.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:

Your Company has complied with all the applicable environmental laws and labour laws. The Company has been complying with the relevant laws and has taking all necessary measures to protect the environment. Various initiatives have been taken to reduce environmental footprint and enhance operational efficiency have led to significant improvement in environmental parameters as well as techno-economic efficiency.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:

The statements in the "Management Discussion and Analysis Report" section describes the Companys objectives, projections, estimates, expectations and predictions, which may be "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the applicable laws and regulations. The annual results can differ materially from those expressed or implied, depending upon the economic and climatic conditions, Government policies and other incidental factors.

DISCUSSION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE WITH RESPECT TO OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE:

In terms of financial performance, Financial Year 2022-23 has been a reasonable year. Company is focussed on the task on hand in terms of better reliability of operations and more focussed market efforts. Our total revenue is Rs. 690.26 Lakhs and the Company has earned a profit of Rs. 19.45 Lakhs. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year stood at Rs. 36.74 Lakhs.

DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS, ALONG WITH DETAILED EXPLANATIONS THEREFOR:

Sr. no.	Particulars	2022-23	2021-22
1	Debtors Turnover Ratio	2.84	6.21
2	Inventory Turnover Ratio	0.00	0.00
3	Interest coverage ratio	0.00	0.00
4	Current Ratio	0.83	1.09
5	Debt Equity Ratio	0.02	0.04
6	Operating Profit Margin	73.71	88.91
7	Net Profit Margin	0.028	0.055
8	Return on Net worth	0.0094	0.0261
9	P/E Ratio	0.02	0.04

DETAILS OF ANY CHANGE IN RETURN ON NET WORTH AS COMPARED TO THE IMMEDIATELY PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR ALONG WITH A DETAILED EXPLANATION THEREOF:

The Company has earned reasonably better during the year as compared to previous year, hence your company has earned significant sum as return on Net Worth.

DISCLOSURE OF ACCOUNTING TREATMENT :

The Financial statements have been prepared in compliance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) which have been notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (‘Ind AS Rules), of the Companies Act, 2013. The financial statements have been prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention.

Place: Ahmedabad	For and on behalf of the Board
Date: July 20, 2023	SD/-	SD/-
	Ashok Shah	Shalin Shah
	Managing Director	Director
	DIN: 02467830	DIN: 00297447