Your directors have the pleasure in presenting the 50th Annual Report of the
Company along with audited statements of accounts for the year ended 31st March
2023. The summarized financial results are given below:
| Particulars |
2022-2023 |
2021-2022 |
| Total Sales and Other Income |
51,872 |
45,878 |
| Profit before depreciation |
1,319 |
2,011 |
| Depreciation |
509 |
432 |
| (Loss) / Profit Before tax |
810 |
1,580 |
| Provision for taxation (Including Deferred & Current Tax) |
220 |
436 |
| (Loss) / Profit after tax |
590 |
1,144 |
| Income Tax Adjustment |
05 |
(09) |
| Balance brought forward |
1,722 |
587 |
| Balance Carried forward to Balance Sheet |
2,317 |
1,722 |
DIVIDEND:
The Board of Directors of Your Company, after considering holistically the relevant
circumstances and keeping in view the Company has decided not to declare any dividend for
the year.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW, BUSINESS AFFAIRS & OUTLOOK
Your Companys total Sales and other income for the year amounting to Rs. 51,872 Lacs
as compared to Rs. 45,878 Lacs of last year. The result for the year shows profit before
Depreciation of Rs. 1,319 Lacs as against profit before depreciation of Rs. 2,011 Lacs in
the previous year, net profit before tax is Rs. 810 Lacs as compared to a profit of Rs.
1,580 Lacs in the previous year. The increase in operating profit was due to market
conditions. Further details of operation are given in the management discussion and
analysis report which form part of this report.
With better raw material situation & reasonable prices of the maize crop, we are
continuously optimistic about the current year. Your company continues its endeavor to
expand into new export markets which will in turn increase the turnover further.
TRANSFER TO RESERVE:
No amount has been transferred to reserves during the year under review.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any public deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and rule made there under.
CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL:
During the year under review, there was no change in the Authorized or Paid Share
Capital of the Company.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, Directors of your Company hereby
state and confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March,
2023, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
b) they 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 same period;
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) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) they have laid down internal financial controls in the company that are adequate and
were operating effectively;
f) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and these are adequate and are operating effectively.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
The composition of the Board is as per the Companies Act, 2013, and the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (LODR) Regulations, 2015. All the Directors are
having vast knowledge and experience in their relevant fields and the Company benefited
immensely by their presence in the Board.
In accordance with the provisions of section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mrs.
Nayankunwar Jitendrasinh Rawal (DIN: 03605134) who retires by rotation and being eligible
offers themself for re-appointment.
Change in Designation of Mr. Jaykumar Jitendrasinh Rawal (DIN: 02261128) as Joint
Managing Director with effect from 12th August, 2023 for period of three years
and same has been approved in the Board of Directors meeting held on 12th
August, 2023 and placed for members approval.
Re-appointment of Mrs. Nayankunwar Jitendrasinh Rawal (DIN: 03605134) as Whole Time
Director with effect from 20th November, 2023 for further period of three years
and same has been approved in the Board of Directors meeting held on 12th August,
2023 and place for members approval.
Ms. Panchratna Rawal, Executive Independent Director of the Company ceased to be
Director w.e.f. 22nd October, 2022 as she tendered her resignation under
section 168 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Directors place on record their deep
appreciation for her valuable guidance and assistance received during her tenure as a
Director and Member of various committees of the Directors of the Company.
Resignation of CFO: Mr. Dinesh Pathak has tendered his resignation from the post of
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company with effect from 02nd March,
2023., The Company and Board of Directors appreciate the valuable services rendered by him
during his tenure.
Appointment of CFO: Pursuant to the provisions of section 203 of the Companies Act,
2013 and rules made thereunder, Mr. Arun Kumar Gupta appointed as Chief Financial Officer
of the Company w.e.f 27th May, 2023 and same has been approved by the Board of
Directors of the Company in their meeting held on 27th May, 2023.
Resignation of Company Secretary: Mrs. Chaitali Shinde has tendered her resignation
from the post of Company Secretary of the Company with effect from 22nd
December, 2022.
Appointment of Company Secretary: Pursuant to the provisions of section 203 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder, Mr. Nikhil Borana appointed as Company
Secretary of the Company w.e.f 13th February, 2023.
Mr. Ashok N Kothary, Mr. Bindu Madhavan, Mrs. Sudha Ramesh Modi, Dr. Ashok Shah, and
Mr. Vishal Thakkar all are existing Independent Directors of the Company. The above
directors have given a declaration to the Board that they meet the criteria of
independence as provided under section 149(6) of the Act. In the opinion of the Board,
each of these director fulfills the conditions specified in the Act and the Rules framed
thereunder for appointment as Independent Director.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY RELATIONSHIP:
There was no pecuniary relationship or transactions of the nonexecutive directors
vis-a-vis the company during the year. Also, no payment, except sitting fees, was made to
any of the nonexecutive directors of the Company.
STATEMENT ON DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
Mr. Ashok Kothary (DIN 00811919), Mr. Bindumadhavan Venkatesh (DIN 01799569), Mr. Ashok
Shah (DIN 00236555), Mrs. Sudha Modi (DIN 01633060) and Mr. Vishal Thakkar (DIN 05327900)
Independent Directors of the Company have given their respective declaration as required
under Section 149 (7) of the Companies Act, 2013 to the effect that they meet the criteria
of independence as provided in Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 which were taken
on record by the Board.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD:
During the financial year 2022-23, four meetings of the Board of Directors were held.
For details of the Board meetings please refer to the Corporate Governance Report forming
part of the Boards Report.
STATEMENT ON ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND ITS DIRECTORS:
The Board of directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance,
Board committees, and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3)
(p) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(4) of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014
and the corporate governance requirements as prescribed by Securities and Exchange Board
of India ("SEBI").
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all
the directors on the basis of the criteria such as the Board composition and structure,
effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning, transparency, adhering to
good corporate governance practices etc.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from
the committee members on the basis of the criteria such as the composition of committees,
effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of the
individual directors on the basis of the criteria such as the contribution of the
individual director to the Board and committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to
be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, leadership
quality, attitude, initiatives decision making, commitment, achievements etc. In addition,
the Chairman was also evaluated on the key aspects of his role.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors on 31st March, 2023, the
performance of non-independent directors, the performance of the board as a whole, and the
performance of the Chairman were evaluated, taking into account the views of executive
directors and non-executive directors. The meeting also assessed the quality, quantity,
and timelines of flow of information between the company management and the board that is
necessary for the board to effectively and reasonably perform its duties.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY:
In terms of Section 178 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a policy on Nomination and
Remuneration of Directors and Senior Management Employees including, inter alia, criteria
for determining qualifications, positive attributes, and independence of directors was
formulated by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and adopted by the Board of
Directors. The said policy is annexed as Annexure A to the Boards Report. The said policy
is also posted on the website of the Company.
www.universalstarch.com and its weblink is: https://www. universalstarch
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:
The Company has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and
efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Companys policies, the
safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of fraud and errors, the accuracy
and completeness of the accounting records and timely preparation of reliable financial
disclosures.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
The details pertaining to composition various Committees i.e Audit Committee,
Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee are included
in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this report.
AUDITORS & AUDIT REPORTS:
i) Statutory Auditors:
M/s M B Agrawal & Co, Chartered Accountants appointed as Statutory Auditors of the
company as per section 139 to hold office till the conclusion of the 54th
Annual General Meeting. In regard to the Company has received a Certificate from the
Auditors to the effect that if appointed, it would be in accordance with the provisions of
Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013.
In accordance with the Companies Amendment Act, 2017, enforced on 7th May,
2018 by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the appointment of Statutory Auditors is not
required to be ratified at every Annual General Meeting.
ii) Secretarial Auditors:
According to the provision of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9
of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
Board has appointed M/s. Leena Agrawal & Co as secretarial auditor of the Company for
the F.Y 2023-2024.
AUDIT REPORTS:
i) Independent Auditors Report contain qualifications, reservations, or adverse
remarks and the fair view of the financial statement is not affected. The audit report is
enclosed as a part of this report.
ii) Secretarial Auditors Report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or
adverse remarks. The audit report is enclosed as a part of this report.
EXPLANATION AND COMMENTS BY THE BOARD ON DISCLAIMER MADE IN AUDITORS REPORT AND
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS REPORT:
The Auditors Report and Secretarial Auditors Report does not contain any
qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks and the true and fair view of the
financial statements is not affected.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS:
The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments have been disclosed in the
financial statements.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy and implemented a mechanism for risk
assessment and management. The policy provides for identification of possible risks
associated with the business of the Company, assessment of the same at regular intervals
and taking appropriate measures and controls to manage, mitigate and handle them. The key
categories of risk
jotted down in the Policy are Strategic Risks, Financial Risks, Operational Risks and
such other risk that may potentially affect the working of the Company. The risk
management framework is supported by the Board of Directors, Management and the Audit
Committee. The Board periodically reviews the risks and suggests steps to be taken to
control and mitigate the same through a properly defined framework. At present, in the
opinion of the Board of Directors, there are no risk which may threaten the existence of
the Company.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The report on Corporate Social Responsibility activities carried out during the
financial year 2022-23 is annexed herewith as "Annexure D" to this report.
LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGE:
At present, your Companys securities are listed on:
BSE, Phiroze Jeejeehoy Towers, Dalal Street, Fort, Mumbai- 400001, Code No. 524408.
VIGIL MECHANISM:
In pursuant to the provisions of Sections 177 (9) & (10) of the Companies Act,
2013, a Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns has been
established.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN:
An extract of Annual Return in Form MGT 9 for the Financial Year 2022 - 2023 has been
uploaded on the website of the Company www.universalstarch.com.
Link: https://www.universalstarch.com/copy-of-annual-
compliance-certificate
REMUNERATION RATIO OF THE DIRECTORS / KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP) / EMPLOYEES:
The information required pursuant to Section 197 (12) read with Rule 5(1) of The
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Companies
(Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, in respect of employees of the Company and
Directors is furnished here under:
| Sr. No Name |
Designation |
Remuneration paid in FY 2022-23 (In Rs.) |
Remuneration paid in FY 2021-22 (In Rs.) |
Increase/ Decrease in remuneration from previous year (In Rs.) |
% Increase/ Decrease in remuneration from previous year (In Rs.) |
Ratio/Times per Median of employee remuneration |
| 1 Mr. Jitendrasinh J. Rawal |
Chairman & Managing Director |
9395040 |
9395040 |
0 |
- |
61.79 |
| 2 Mrs. Hansarani Vaghela |
Whole-time director (Works) |
2688000 |
2688000 |
- |
- |
19.68 |
| 3 Mrs. Nayankuwar J. Rawal |
Whole-time director |
537600 |
537600 |
- |
- |
3.54 |
| 4 Mr. Subhash R Rajput |
Whole-time director |
797557 |
723864 |
73693 |
10.19 |
4.76 |
| 5 Mr. Jaykumar J. Rawal |
Whole-time director |
4032000 |
4032000 |
- |
- |
26.52 |
| 6 Mr. Nikhil Borana |
Company Secretary (KMP) |
142500 |
- |
- |
- |
2.81 |
The non- executive directors were paid only sitting fees of Rs. 5,70,000/- during the
FY 2022-23.
*Mr. Jitendrasinh J. Rawal paid full remuneration for the FY 2022-23, as per terms and
conditions approved by the shareholders in the AGM held on 29-09-2018 & 30.09.2021.
The percentage increase in remuneration is nominal which is due to increment.
There were 375 permanent employees on the rolls of the Company as on 31st
March, 2023.
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 5(2) AND RULE 5(3) OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014 that the details of employees in receipt of
remuneration in the aggregate not less than INR 1 crore and 2 lacs pa., if employed
throughout the year or INR 8.50 lacs pm if employed for a part of the year during 2022-23
There are no employees covered under Rule 5 (2) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of whom particulars are
required to be furnished.
SUBSIDIARIES/JOINT VENTURE/ASSOCIATE COMPANY:
The Company has no subsidiary/joint venture/associate company and hence consolidation
and applicable provision under the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made there under are not
applicable to the Company.
CHANGES IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY: During the year under review there is no change
in the nature of business of the Company.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION
AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The company has in place an Anti-Harassment policy in line with the requirements of the
sexual harassment of women at the workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act,
2013. The internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints
received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary,
trainees) are covered under this policy. During the year under review, the company has not
received any Sexual Harassment Complaints and no complaints are pending as of the end of
financial year.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF EQUITY SHARES WITH DIFFERENTIAL VOTING RIGHTS:
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares with differential
voting rights.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME
During the year under review, no option under the Employee Stock Option Scheme was
granted or vested to any employee or directors of the Company.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF SWEAT EQUITY SHARES:
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares.
MATERIAL CHANGES AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY:
There have not been any material changes and commitment affecting the financial
position of the Company during the financial year 2022-23.
INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER RULE 8 (3) OF THE COMPANIES (ACCOUNTS) RULES,
2014-CONSERVATION OF
ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
a) Conservation of Energy:
The activities of your company require minimal energy consumption and every endeavour
has been made to ensure the optimal use of energy, avoid wastage and conserve energy as
far as possible.
b) Technology Absorption:
1. The Company has successfully implemented the procedures to improve the productivity,
quality, energy saving, GMP and GHP.
The R & D Department is active in upgrading the technology of production of value
added products through finely tuning the SOP.
The range of value added products have been widened to satisfy the specific
applications in pharmaceutical, food and paper industry. The Company received GMP license
from FDA (MS).
2. The Company implemented Pest Control schedules in the premises by M/s Pest Control
(India)P. Ltd. Jalgaon. This is mandatory to maintain the hygiene Standards in the
manufacturing and storage of products. The Pest control schedules resulted control on
Total Bacterial Count (TBC) and Total Fungal Count (TFC) along with control of pathogens
in finished products.
3. The Company established Air Handling Unit (AHU) at Microbiology Laboratory as the
compliance of the mandatory requirements by FDA.
4. The Company has already established the following Projects:
Biomethanation Project, Co-Generation Power Plant, Wind Mill at Brahmanwel & Fly
Ash Brick Making Project.
c) Foreign exchange earnings and outgo:
The details of foreign exchange earnings and outgo are detailed in Note No. 33 forming
part of Accounts.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANYS OPERATIONS IN FUTURE:
During the period under review, no order had been passed by the regulators/ courts or
tribunals which have an effect on the going concern status of the company and its
operations.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
The relations of the management with staff and workers remained cordial during the
entire year.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Your Company has complied with the Corporate Governance practices mandated by Listing
Regulations. The company has adopted the Code of Conduct which is also available on the
website of the Company. All the Board members and Senior
Management Personnel have affirmed compliance with the code of conduct. The Corporate
Governance Report along with the Certificate from Ms. Rasna Goyal partner of M/s. Leena
Agrawal & Company, Practising Company Secretaries is set out as part of the Annual
Report. A Management Discussion and Analysis Report also accompanies this report.
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Company has been addressing various risks impacting the Company and the policy of
the Company on risk management is provided elsewhere in this Annual Report in Management
Discussion and Analysis.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
Your Directors state that applicable Secretarial Standards i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating
to Meetings of the Board of Directors and General Meetings, respectively, have been
duly followed by the Company.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
Related party transactions that were entered during the financial year were on an arms
length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. There were no materially
significant related party transactions with the Companys Promoters, Directors, Management
or their relatives, which could have had a potential conflict with the interests of the
Company. Transactions with related parties entered by the Company in the normal course of
business are periodically placed before the Audit Committee for its omnibus approval
and the particulars of contracts entered during the year is given in Note 38 ofthe
Financial Statements. The Board of Directors of the Company has, on the recommendation of
the Audit Committee, adopted a policy to regulate transactions between the Company and its
Related Parties, in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act 2013,
the Rules thereunder and the Listing Agreement. This Policy was considered and approved by
the Board. The said policy is posted on the website of the Company,
www.universalstarch.com and its weblink https://www.universalstarch.com
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors take this opportunity to express their appreciation and gratitude to the
Union Government, State Government, The Shamrao Vithal Co-op.Bank Ltd.. Customers and our
valued shareholders of their kind support, co-operation and guidance.
| For and on behalf of the Board of Directors, |
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| Universal Starch Chem Allied Limited |
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Sd/- |
|
Jitendrasinh J. Rawal |
| Place: Mumbai |
Chairman & Managing Director |
| Date: 12th August, 2023 |
DIN:00235016 |
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