vishal fabrics ltd Directors report


To,

The Members,

Vishal Fabrics Limited

Your Directors are pleased to present the 37th Annual Report along with Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2022.

1. FINANCIAL RESULTS

Highlights of Financial Results for the year are as under:

Particulars 2021-22 2020-21
Net Revenue from Operation 1546.76 967.54
Other Income 3.08 1.78
Total Revenue 1549.84 969.32
Less: Expenses excluding Depreciation 1423.20 913.65
Profit before Depreciation & Tax 126.64 55.67
Less: Depreciation 33.44 25.92
Profit Before Tax 93.20 29.75
Less: Provision for Taxation (Including Defereed Tax) 24.16 11.65
Profit After Tax 69.04 18.10
Earning Per Share(in Rs.) 3.49 2.75

2. STATE OF COMPANYS AFFAIRS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY DURING THE YEAR

During the year under review, your Company has achieved a turnover of Rs.1546.76 Crore (Previous Year: Rs. 967.54 Crore) a growth of 60%. The profit before depreciation and tax was Rs. 126.64 Crore as against Rs. 55.67 Crore in the Previous Year. The profit after tax for the year increase Rs. 69.04 as against a Profit Rs. 18.10 Crore reported in the Previous Year a growth of 281%.

The Performance of the Company has been comprehensively discussed in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report (forming part of the Annual Report) based on the reports of the each of the units of Company.

There are no material changes or commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of this Report. There were no material events that had an impact on the affairs of your Company. There is no change in the nature of your Companys business during the year under review.

3. IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the overall economic environment being uncertain may affect the underlying assumptions and estimates used to prepare Companys financial results, which may differ from impact considered as at the date of approval of these financial results. The Company continues its business activities, in line with the guidelines issued by the Government authorities, takes steps to strengthen its liquidity position and further explore cost restructuring exercise.

Your Company is conscious of the significant disruption and impact COVID-19 can have on its employees, clients, partners, investors and the communities in which it operates. We are working hard to contain and mitigate its impact. The Company does not anticipate any challenges in its ability to continue as going concern or meeting its financial obligations. As the situation is unprecedented, the Company is closely monitoring the situation as it evolves in the future.

The primary objectives of your Companys response to the pandemic are to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its employees and partners, to deliver on its commitments to clients in the true spirit of partnership and to secure the financial and operational resilience of the Company

4. DIVIDEND

In terms of Article No. 83A of Articles of Association of the Company inserted vide passing special resolution in the Annual General Meeting held on December 09, 2020 the Members have rights to waive off their rights to receive the Final Dividend/Interim Dividend, subject to their consent in writing for unconditional waiver of their rights to receive their dividend. The Board of Directors at their Meeting held on July 26, 2021 has approved the Rules & Form for exercising their rights for waiver of dividend in writing to the Company, if any.

As per aforementioned Rules the promoter and promoter group of your company had waived off their right to receive the aforementioned interim dividend declared on July 26, 2021 for the financial year 2021-22 and the said interim dividend was paid as under:

Particulars No. of Shares Amount (Rs) Remarks
1 Interim Dividend @ 10% i.e., Rs. 0.50 per Equity Share 65870001 3,29,35,000 Total Shares Outstanding
2 Less: Required documents and Form for waiver of right to receive the interim dividend received from the Promoters and Promoter Group of the Company (44893077) (2,24,46,539) Waiver of Dividend Form received in writing from the Promoter & Promoter Group of the Company
3 Net Interim Dividend Amount paid on August 17, 2021 on equity shares outstanding other than equity shares held by promoters/promoter# 20976924 1,04,88,462

In pursuant to Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy which was approved and adopted in the Board Meeting and the same is available on companys web link as: www.vishalfabricsltd.com and also forms part of this Annual Report as Annexure VI

5. TRANSFER TO RESERVES

During the financial year under review, the company has transferred the entire amount of Profit to Reserve and surplus account as per detail provided in the note of the financial statement.

6. SHARE CAPITAL

Authorised share Capital

During the year under review, the existing Authorized Share Capital of the Company was increased from H 45,00,00,000/- (Rupees Forty-Five Crore only) divided into 9,00,00,000 (Nine Crore) Equity Shares of face value of H 5/- to H 100,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Hundred Crore only) divided into 20,00,00,000 (Twenty Crore) Equity Shares of face value of H 5/- each.

Issue of Bonus Equity Shares

During the year under review, pursuant to the approval of the shareholders through Postal Ballot passed on February 28, 2022, the Company had allotted 131,740,002 bonus shares of H 5/- each fully paid-up on March 14, 2022 in the ratio of 2:1 i.e. 2(two) Bonus Equity Shares of face value of H5/- each for every 1 (one) existing Equity Shares of face value of H 5/- each fully paid up, to the shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members of the Company as on Record Date i.e. March 11, 2022.

Post Bonus Issue, paid up Share Capital of the Company is H 988,050,015/- comprising of 197,610,003 Equity Shares of face value of H 5/- each.

7. PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARY COMPANY

The Company has no subsidiaries therefor not require to provide detail of performance of subsidiary Company.

8. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF COMPANIES ACT, 2013

The details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the note to the financial statements.

9. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN

In pursuant to Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 the Annual Return is available on company website at: www. vishalfabricsltd.com

10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

All transactions entered with Related Parties for the year under review were on arms length basis, in the ordinary course of business and are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and there are no material related party transactions thus a disclosure in Form AOC-2 in terms of Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not required. The details of the transactions with Related Parties are provided in the Companys financial statements in accordance with the Accounting Standards.

All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval. Omnibus approval was obtained on a yearly basis for transactions which are of repetitive nature. A statement giving details of all Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee and the Board for review and approval on a quarterly basis.

None of the Directors has any pecuniary relationship or transactions vis-a-vis the Company except remuneration and sitting fees. The Policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board of Directors has been uploaded on the website of the Company and can be seen at the link: www.vishalfabricsltd.com

11. CREDIT RATING

The Credit Rating of your Company is strengthened. It is BWR A- (pronounced A minus) for long term facilities and BWR A2+ (pronounced A Two Plus) for short term bank loan facilities. The said ratings are being provided by Brickwork Ratings India Pvt. Ltd.

12. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

The Composition of the Board is in accordance with the statutory provision. The Board consists of 6 (six) members, of which 3(three) are Independent Directors. The Board also comprises of one women Independent Director.

The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015.

None of the Directors of the Company is disqualified for being appointed as Director, as specified under section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 14(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. Following changes occurred in the Board of Directors and KMPs:

• Mr. Susanta Kumar Panda (DIN: 07917003) appointed as Additional Director designated as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. June 1, 2021 and Regularize as Independent Director w.e.f. December 20, 2021

• Mr. Bhargav Vyas resigned from the position of Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. August 20, 2021.

• Mr. Nikhil Vadera has been appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. October 26, 2021.

• Mr. Brijmohan Chiripal (DIN: 00290426) ceased to be the Chief Executive Officer of the Company w.e.f. May 19, 2022.

• Mr. Vinay Thadani cease to be the Chief Financial Officer of the Company w.e.f. May 19, 2022.

• Mr. Vinay Thadani appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company w.e.f. May 19, 2022.

DIRECTORS RETIRING BY ROTATION

Mr. Amit Kadmawala (DIN: 07016454), Whole-time Director of the Company, retires by rotation as a Director at the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting pursuant to the provisions of section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 and the Articles of Association of your Company and being eligible have offered himself for reappointment. Appropriate resolution for his re- appointment is being placed for your approval at the ensuing AGM.

The following are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company:

a) Mr. Brijmohan Chiripal: Managing Director

b) Mr. Ravindra Bajaj: Whole-time Director

c) Mr. Amit Kadmawala: Whole-time Director

c) Mr. Vinay Thadani: Chief Executive Officer (appointed w.e.f May 19, 2022)

d) Mr. Bhargav Vyas: Company Secretary (up to August 20, 2021)

e) Mr. Nikhil Vadera: Company Secretary (appointed w.e.f October 26, 2021)

The composition of the Board of Directors and its Committees are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Annual Report. Certificate of Non-Disqualification of Directors has been attached as Annexure I.

13. NUMBER OF BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

The Board meets once in every quarter to review the quarterly financial results and other items of the agenda and if necessary, additional meetings are held as and when required. The intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 & Companies Act, 2013. The agenda is circulated well in advance to the Board members. The items in the agenda are backed by comprehensive background information to enable the Board to take appropriate decisions. The details of the Board and its Committees meetings and attendance of Directors at such meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Annual Report.

14. MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

During the year under review, the Independent Directors met on January 27, 2022 inter alia, to discuss:

• Review of the performance of Non-independent Directors and the Board of Directors as a whole.

• Review of the performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of the Executive and Non-executive Directors.

• Assess the quality, content and timeliness of flow of information between the management and

• To ensure the Board effectively and reasonably perform its duties.

All Independent Directors were present at the meeting.

15. DECLARATION FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

The Company has received necessary declarations from each independent director under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, that he/she meets the criteria of Independence laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and they have complied with the Code for Independent Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act.

16. CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

An Independent Director shall be a person of integrity and possess appropriate balance of skills, experience and knowledge as details provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The Company did not have any pecuniary relationship or transactions with Non-Executive Directors during the year ended 31st March, 2022 except for payment of sitting fees.

17. CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT OF MANAGING DIRECTORS / WHOLE - TIME DIRECTORS

The appointment is made pursuant an established procedure which includes assessment of managerial skills, professional behavior, technical skills and other requirements as may be required and shall take into consideration recommendation, if any, received from any member of the Board.

In compliance with Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19(4) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015 the company has formulated Nomination and Remuneration Policy for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of directors and other matters related to appointment of Directors.

The Nomination and Remuneration Policy as approved by the Board of Directors has been uploaded on the website of the Company and can be seen at the link: www. vishalfabricsltd.com

18. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

In compliance with the requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has put in place a familiarization programme for the Independent Directors to familiarize them with their roles, rights and responsibilities as Directors, the working of the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model etc. The code has been uploaded on the website of the Company and can be seen at the link: www.vishalfabricsltd.com

19. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):

The Company has a Policy on Corporate Social Responsibility and the same has been posted on the website of the Company at link: www.vishalfabricsltd.com

The Annual Report on CSR activities in terms of the requirements of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is annexed as Annexure III which forms part of this Report.

20. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has laid down the criteria for evaluation of the performance of individual directors and the Board as a whole. Based on the criteria the exercise of evaluation was carried out through a structured process covering various aspects of the Board functioning such as composition of the Board and committees, experience & expertise, performance of specific duties & obligations, attendance, contribution at meetings, etc. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non- Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Director. The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board (excluding the Director being evaluated). The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.

21. AUDITORS AND AUDITORS REPORT

A. STATUTORY AUDITORS

M/s. Nahta Jain & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 101801W) was appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of five consecutive years at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Members held on September 20, 2018 on a remuneration mutually agreed upon by the Board of Directors and the Statutory Auditors.

The Report given by the Auditors on the financial statements of the Company for the Financial Year 2021-22 is part of the Annual Report. There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Auditors in their Report.

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 has appointed M/s. Jatin Kapadia, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. 26725) to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2021-22.

The Board has re-appointed M/s. Jatin Kapadia, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. 26725) to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2022-23.

The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31st March 2022, pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder is annexed herewith as Annexure - II. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks.

The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report of the Company pursuant to Regulation 24A of Listing Regulations read with SEBI Circular No. CIR/CFD/ CMD1/27/2019 dated February 08, 2019, is uploaded on the website of the Company i.e. www.vishalfabricsltd.com.

C. COST AUDITORS

In accordance with the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder, the Board of Directors of the Company has appointed M/s. A.G. Tulsian and Co., Cost Accountants (FRN: 100629) as the Cost Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2021-22.

The Board has re-appointed M/s. A.G. Tulsian and Co., Cost Accountants (FRN: 100629) as Cost Auditor to conduct the audit of cost records of your Company for the financial year 2022-23. The payment of remuneration to Cost Auditor requires the approval/ratification of the members of the Company and necessary resolution in this regard, has been included in the notice convening 37th AGM of the Company.

The Company maintains necessary cost records as specified by Central Government under sub-section 1 of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014.

The Cost Audit Report, in Form No. CRA-4 (XBRL mode), for the year ended March 31, 2021 was filed with the Central Government within the prescribed time.

D. INTERNAL AUDITORS

In accordance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder, the Board of Directors of the Company has appointed two Internal Auditors for the F.Y. 2021-22:

1. M/s. Haribhakti & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants.

2. M/s. Jhaveri Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants.

22. CODE OF CONDUCT

The Board of Directors of the Company has laid down a Code of Conduct for all the Board Members and Senior Management Personnel of the Company. The Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have affirmed compliance with the code for the year 2021-22. The said Code of Conduct has been posted on the website of the Company at link: www.vishalfabricsltd.com

A declaration to this effect is annexed and forms part of this report.

23. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

The Management Discussion and Analysis Report on the operations of the Company, as required under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is provided in a separate section and forms an integral part of this Report.

24. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate section on corporate governance practices followed by the Company, together with a certificate from the Companys Auditors confirming compliance forms an integral part of this Report.

25. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING

Pursuant to the provisions of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015 the Board has formulated and implemented a Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by its employees and other connected persons and Code of Practices and Procedures for fair disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information.

The updated "Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information" ("Code of Fair Disclosure") uploaded on the Companys website at link: www.vishalfabricsltd.com

26. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Company has framed a Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instances of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The said policy has been disseminated within the organization and has also been uploaded on the Companys website at link: www.vishalfabricsltd.com

27. NOMINATION, REMUNERATION AND BOARD DIVERSITY POLICY

The Board of Directors has framed a policy which lays down a framework in relation to remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management of the Company. The Policy broadly lays down the guiding principles, philosophy and the basis for payment of remuneration to Executive and Non-executive Directors (by way of sitting fees and commission), Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management.

The policy also provides the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and Independence of Director and criteria for appointment and removal of Directors Key Managerial Personnel / Senior Management and performance evaluation which are considered by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors.

The Nomination and Remuneration Policy as approved by the Board of Directors has been uploaded on the website of the Company and can be seen at the link: www. vishalfabricsltd.com

28. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL), ACT 2013

The Company has always believed in providing a safe and harassment free workplace for every individual working in its premises through various interventions and practices. The Company always endeavors to create and provide an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment.

The Company has adopted a policy against Sexual Harassment in line with the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder. The policy has also been uploaded on the Companys website at link: www.vishalfabricsltd.com

An appropriate complaint mechanism in the form of "Internal Complaints Committee" has been created in the Company for time-bound redressal of the complaint made by the victim. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. The Company has not received any complaints of sexual harassment in the Financial Year 2021-22.

29. PUBLIC DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted any Deposits from the public during the Financial Year 2021-22.

30. RISK MANAGEMENT

The Board of Directors of the Company has designed Risk Management Policy and Guidelines to avoid events, situations or circumstances which may lead to negative consequences on the Companys businesses, and define a structured approach to manage uncertainty and to make use of these in their decision making pertaining to all business divisions and corporate functions. Key business risks and their mitigation are considered in the annual/strategic business plans and in periodic management reviews.

The Company has laid down a Risk Management Policy which defines the process for identification of risks, its assessment, mitigation measures, monitoring and reporting. The policy has also been uploaded on the Companys website at link: www.vishalfabricsltd.com

31. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM

The Company has adequate internal control systems for business processes, with regard to efficiency of operations, financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and regulations etc. All operating parameters are monitored and controlled. Regular internal audits and checks ensure that responsibilities are executed effectively. The system

is improved and modified continuously to meet with changes in business conditions, statutory and accounting requirements.

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors actively reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems and suggests improvement for strengthening them, from time to time.

32. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:

(i) that in the preparation of the accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2022, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;

(ii) that the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as on March 31, 2022 and of the profit of the company for the year under review;

(iii) that 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;

(iv) that the Directors have prepared the accounts for the financial year on going concern basis;

(v) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls, which are adequate and were operating effectively; and

(vi) 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.

33. PROCEEDINGS PENDING UNDER INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016

The Company has not made any application nor any proceeding are pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the Financial Year 2021-22. The requirement to disclose the details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year along with their status as at the end of the financial year is not applicable.

34. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo, required to be disclosed by Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed as "Annexure- IV" and forms part of this report.

35. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as 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 are given in Annexure V to this report.

36. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

The Business Responsibility Report for the year ended March 31, 2022 as stipulated under Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is not applicable for FY 2021-22 as your Company is not falling in the list of top 1000 Companies as per the Market Capitalization as on March 31, 2022.

37. ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY

The Company is conscious of the importance of environmentally clean and safe operations. The Companys 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.

38. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS

During the year under review, your Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

39. REPORTING OF FRAUDS

There was no instance of fraud during the Financial Year 2021-22, which were required by the Statutory Auditors to report to the Audit Committee and / or Board under Section 143(12) of Act and Rules framed thereunder.

40. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS

No significant and material order has been passed by the regulators, courts, tribunals impacting the going concern status and Companys operations in future.

41. INSURANCE

All assets of the company including inventories, building, plant and machineries are adequately insured.

42. LISTING OF SHARES

The Companys shares are listed at BSE Limited and the listing fee for the year 2022-2023 has been duly paid.

43. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

Statements in this Directors Report describing the Companys objectives, projections, estimates, expectations or predictions may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied. Important factors that could make difference to the Companys operations include raw material availability and its prices, cyclical demand and pricing in the Companys principal markets, changes in Government regulations, Tax regimes, economic developments within India and the countries in which the Company conducts business and other ancillary factors.

44. Income Tax Search Operations

The Income Tax Department conducted the Search Activity under section 132 of the Income Tax Act on the Company in July 2022. Subsequently, the company has provided all support and cooperation and given the necessary documents and data to the department, as requested by department. The Company is examining and reviewing the details of the matter and will take appropriate actions, including addressing regulatory actions, if and when they occur.

45. APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors wish to place on record sincere gratitude and appreciation, for the contribution made by the employees at all levels for their hard work, support, dedication towards the Company.

Your Directors thank the Government of India and the State Governments for their co-operation and appreciate the relaxations provided by various Regulatory bodies to facilitate ease in compliance with provisions of law.

Your Directors also wish to thank its customers, business associates, suppliers, investors and bankers for their continued support and faith reposed in the Company.

Brijmohan D. Chiripal Amit Kadmawala
Date: August 8, 2022 Managing Director Whole-time Director
Place: Ahmedabad DIN: 00290426 DIN: 07016454