To,
The Members,
INDIAN EMULSIFIERS LIMITED
The Board of Directors of the Company have great pleasure in presenting the 4th Board's Report of the Company together with Audited Financial Results for the year ended March 31, 2024. This report states compliance as per the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”), the Secretarial Standards, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”) and other rules and regulations as applicable to the Company.
1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
The highlight of the financial performance of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2024 is summarized as follows:
2. BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW:
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Our Company is engaged in the business of Manufacturing and Supplying of Specialty Chemicals i.e., Esters, Amphoterics, Phosphate Esters, Imidazolines, Wax Emulsions, SMO & PIBSA Emulsifiers.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
During the year under review, the Company has earned a total revenue of Rs. 6,671.36 Lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2024 as against Rs. 4,118.35 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
The Company has recorded a profit (PBT) of Rs. 1,082.35 Lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2024 as compared to Rs. 463.73 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
The Profit/ (Loss) after Tax (PAT) for the year ended March 31, 2024 stood at Rs. 882.37 Lakhs as compared to Rs. 389.44 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
3. DIVIDEND/ TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
The Dividend policy for the year under review has been formulated and taking into consideration of growth of the Company and to conserve resources, the Directors do not recommend any Dividend for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Your Company has not transferred the profits for year ended March 31, 2024 to Reserves and Surplus.
4. CHANGE OF STATUS OF THE COMPANY FROM PRIVATE LIMITED TO PUBLIC LIMITED:
Pursuant to Special Resolution passed at Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on November 22, 2023. Our Company changed the status of the Company from Private Limited Company to Public Limited Company.
5. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RELATE AND THE DATE OF THIS REPORT:
The Company's shares are listed on NSE Emerge platform with ISIN INE0RRU01016 & symbol of IEML w.e.f. 22nd May, 2024.
6. DEPOSITS:
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits falling within the purview of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules 2014 as amended from time to time, during the year under review.
7. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS:
There has been no change in the Business of the Company during the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
8. CAPITAL STRUCTURE:
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFER
During the year under review, the Company had successfully come out with its maiden SME - IPO (Initial Public Offering). The Public issue consisted of 32,11,000 Equity Shares at price of Rs. 132/- (including a premium of Rs. 122/- Equity Shares) aggregating to Rs. 4,238.52 Lakhs consisting fully of fresh issue of 32,11,000 Equity Shares aggregating to Rs. 4,238.52 Lakhs which was opened for subscription on May 10, 2024 and closed on May 16, 2024 for all the applicants. The Company received the overwhelming response for the said IPO issue and said shares got listed on the nSe - Emerge platform on May 22, 2024. After completion of IPO, the paid-up share capital of the Company increased to Rs. 12,22,22,220/-
The success of IPO reflects the trust, faith and confidence that customers, business partners and markets have reposed in your Company.
AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2024 was Rs 14,00,00,000/- divided into 1,40,00,000 shares of Rs 10/- each.
ISSUED AND PAID-UP CAPITAL
Share Capital: During the year under review, the Company has increased Paid-up Share capital of Company as per details mentioned below:
As on March 31, 2024. the paid-up Equity Share Capital was Rs. 9,01,12,220/- divided into 90,11, 222 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
However, the Company has made an allotment of 32,11,000 Equity shares having face value of Rs. 10/- on the issue price of Rs. 132/- on 17th May, 2024 pursuant to Initial Public Offer of Company.
9. DISCLOSURES RELATING TO HOLDING, SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATE COMPANY, AND JOINT VENTURES:
As on March 31, 2024 the Company has no Holding, Subsidiaries, Associate Company, and Joint Venture.
10. LISTING OF SHARES:
The Company's shares are listed on NSE Emerge platform with ISIN INE0RRU01016 & IEML w.e.f. 22nd May, 2024.
11. DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
The composition of Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company as on March 31, 2024 were as follows:
12. STATEMENT ON DECLARATION GIVEN BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
Pursuant to the provisions of sub-section (7) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has received individual declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they fulfil the criteria of Independence as specified in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Independent Director have complied with the Code of Conduct for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV of the Act. In view of the available time limit, those Independent Director who are required to undertake the online proficiency self-assessment test as contemplated under Rule 6(4) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, had committed to perform the test within time limit stipulated under the act. The Company has received declarations from all Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they continue to meet the criteria of Independence as prescribed under Section 149 of the Companies Act 2013.
13. BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING:
Number of Board Meetings
The Board of Directors met 12 times during the financial year ended March 31, 2024 in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under. The intervening gap between two Board Meeting was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and as per Secretarial Standard-1. The prescribed quorum was presented for all the Meetings and Directors of the Company actively participated in the meetings and contributed valuable inputs on the matters brought before the Board of Directors from time to time.
14. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
The Company has four committees viz; Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee which has been established as a part of the better Corporate Governance practices and is in compliance with the requirements of the relevant provisions of applicable laws and statutes.
I. Audit Committee:
The Audit Committee of the Company is constituted under the provisions of section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. Composition of the Committee:
All the recommendation made by the Audit Committee in the financial year 2023-24 was approved by the Board.
Further the Committee members met 1 time during the year for conducting the Meeting.
II. Nomination & Remuneration Committee:
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee of the Company is constituted under the provisions of section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Composition of the Committee:
III. Stakeholder Relationship Committee
The Stakeholder Relationship Committee of the Company is constituted under the provisions of section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013.
IV. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Company is constituted under the as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
15. DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON ITS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES:
CSR provides an opportunity to the Companies to effectively align its values and strategy for the benefits of the society, by contributing to the social, economic and environmental development of the society at large.
The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 are applicable to the Company on the basis latest Audited financial Result as on 31st March, 2024, Hence the Company is required to adopt the CSR Policy or constitute CSR Committee in the financial year 2024-25.
Since the Board of Directors in their meeting held on January 06, 2024, has constituted the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Company as per the above provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The composition of Committee is as follow:
Further the Board of directors has also approved the CSR policy formulated in accordance with the Act (as amended from time to time), guides the Company to serve the society.
The CSR policy may be accessed under the Investor section on the website of the Company at link https://indianemulsifiers.com/
Since the Provisions of Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 was applicable on the basis latest Audited financial Result as on 31st March, 2024, the Company will comply all the compliances and spent the required amount in CSR activities from F.Y. 2024-25. Further as per provisions of Companies Act, 2013 disclosure on CSR activities forming part of this Report is attached as Annexure - D
16. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY:
The Company believes that building a diverse and inclusive culture is integral to its success. A diverse Board, among others, will enhance the quality of decisions by utilizing different skills, qualifications, professional experience and knowledge of the Board members necessary for achieving sustainable and balanced development. In terms of SEBI Listing Regulations and Act, the Company has in place Nomination & Remuneration Policy.
The said policy of the Company, inter alia, provides that the Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall formulate the criteria for appointment of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors on the Board of Directors of the Company and persons in the Senior Management of the Company, their remuneration including determination of qualifications, positive attributes, independence of directors and other matters as provided under sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Act (including any statutory modification(s) or re- enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force). The Policy also lays down broad guidelines for evaluation of performance of Board as a whole, Committees of the Board, individual directors including the chairperson and the Independent Directors. The aforesaid Nomination and Remuneration Policy has been uploaded on the website of your Company www.indianemulsifiers.com
17. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
Since the Company is listed on SME platform of NSE Emerge., the provisions of Corporate Governance are not applicable on the Company.
18. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Board members are provided with necessary documents/ brochures, reports, and internal policies to enable them to familiarize with the Company's procedures and practices, the website link is www.indianemulsifiers.com
19. ANNUAL EVALUATION:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, a structured questionnaire was prepared for evaluating the performance of Board, its Committees and Individual Director including Independent Directors. The questionnaires were prepared after taking into consideration the various facets related to working of Board, its committee and roles and responsibilities of Director. The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of the Individual Directors including Independent Directors on the basis of the criteria and framework adopted by the Board. Further, the performance of Board as a whole and committees were evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the Directors on the basis of various criteria. The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process. In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, the performance of NonIndependent Directors, performance of Board as a whole and performance of the Chairman was evaluated, taking into account the views of the Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors.
20. VIGIL MECHANISM FOR THE DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES:
The Company has established a vigil mechanism, through a Whistle Blower Policy, where Directors and employees can voice their genuine concerns or grievances about any unethical or unacceptable business practice. A whistle-blowing mechanism not only helps the Company in detection of fraud, but is also used as a corporate governance tool leading to prevention and deterrence of misconduct.
It provides direct excess to the employees of the Company to approach the Compliance Officer or the Chairman of the Audit Committee, where necessary. The Company ensures that genuine Whistle Blowers are accorded complete protection from any kind of unfair treatment or victimization. The Whistle Blower Policy is disclosed on the website of the Company at www.indianemulsifiers.com
21. RISK MANAGEMENT:
The Board of the Company has evaluated a risk management to monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risk and controls. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on continuing basis.
22. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GURANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:
The details of loans, guarantees or investments covered under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the Note to the Financial Statements.
23. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES UNDER SECTION 188 OF THE ACT:
All related party transactions that were entered into during the Period under review, were on arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business. No materially significant related party transactions which required the approval of members, were entered into by the Company during the Period under review. Further, all related party transactions entered by the Company are placed before the Audit Committee for its approval.
The particulars of the contracts or arrangements entered by the Company with related parties as referred to in Section 134(3)(h) read with section 188(1) of the Act and rules framed thereunder, in the Form No. AOC-2 are annexed and marked as Annexure-A.
24. AUDITORS:
STATUTORY AUDITORS
The Shareholders of the Company had appointed M/s. Dave & Dave., Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors of the Company to fill the casual vacancy caused by the resignation of M/s. R Trivedi & Associates., Chartered Accountants to hold office till the conclusion of Annual General Meeting to be held in the calendar year 2024.
Accordingly, as per recommendation of Audit Committee, the Board of Directors in their meeting held on 23rd August, 2024 has appointed M/s. Dave & Dave., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 012163W) as Statutory Auditor of Company for the period of 5 years i.e., from F.Y. 2024-25 to 2028-29 subject to approval of Shareholders in the Annual General Meeting of Company.
The Company has received consent letter & eligibility certificate from the statutory Auditor of Company for appointment as statutory Auditor of company for the for the period of 5 years i.e., from F.Y. 2024-25 to 2028-29.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
During the year under review, Secretarial audit was not applicable (Since the Company Listed on May 22nd 2024). However, in accordance with the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board will appoint secretarial Auditor of Company for F.Y. 2024-25.
INTERNAL AUDITORS
During the year under review, requirement of appointment of Internal Auditor was not applicable (Since the Company Listed on May 22nd 2024). However, the Company has appointed internal auditor w.e.f. May 30, 2024 for F.Y. 2024-25.
AUDITOR'S REPORT AND SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Statutory Auditor's Report: There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by Statutory Auditors in the Auditor's report. The Statutory Auditors have not reported any incident of fraud to the Audit Committee of the Company under subsection (12) of section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013, during the year under review.
The notes on accounts referred to the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further explanation.
Secretarial Auditor's Report: During the year under review, Secretarial audit was not applicable (Since the Company Listed on May 22nd 2024).
25. EXTRACTS OF ANNUAL RETURN
In accordance with Section 92(3) and Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return as on 31st March 2024 is available on the Company's website www.indianemulsifiers.com
26. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORTS:
A detailed report on Management Discussion and Analysis (MDA) Report is included in this Report as Annexure - B.
27. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
(A) CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:
The Company has been continuously making efforts to reduce energy consumption. The management is striving to achieve cost reduction by economical usage of energy.
(i) The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy:
The Company has been continuously making efforts to reduce energy consumption and the management is striving to achieve cost reduction by economical usage of energy.
(ii) The steps taken by the company for utilising alternate source of energy:
As the Company needs only minimum level of energy, it has not looked in to an alternative source of energy.
(iii) The capital investment on energy conservation equipment:
The Company has not made any capital investment as it is not required at this stage.
(B) TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:
The Company is not utilizing any alternate source of energy.
(C) FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUT GO:
During the period under review, the Company has total income of Nil and Nil expenditure in the foreign currency
28. STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 197(12) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 READ WITH RULE 5 OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014:
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided in this Report as Annexure C which forms part of this Report.
29. HUMAN RESOURCES
The relations with the employees and associates continued to remain cordial throughout the year. The Directors of your Company wish to place on record their appreciation for the excellent team spirit and dedication displayed by the employees of the Company.
30. DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company is committed to provide a safe and conducive work environment to its employees. There exist at the group level an Internal Complaint Committee (‘ICC') constituted under The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The group is strongly opposed to sexual harassment and employees are made aware about the consequences of such acts and about the constitution of ICC. During the year under review, no complaints were filed with the Committee under the provisions of the said Act in relation to the workplace/s of the Company.
31. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ON BOARD AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS:
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Board meetings and Annual General Meetings.
The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
32. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORD:
The provisions relating to maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under sub section (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, were not applicable to the Company upto March 31, 2024 and accordingly such accounts and records were not required to be maintained.
33. ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The Company has in place adequate Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements. During the year under review, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation was observed.
34. GREEN INITIATIVES
In compliance with Regulation 36 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 Notice of the AGM along with the Annual Report 2023-24 is being sent only through electronic mode to those Members whose email addresses are registered with the Company/ Depositories. Members may note that the Notice and Annual Report 2023-24 will also be available on the Company's website www.indianemulsifiers.com
35. INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE 2016:
No application or proceeding was initiated in respect of the Company in terms of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016.
36. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act'), with respect to Directors Responsibility Statement it is hereby confirmed:
a) The Financial Statements of the Company - comprising of the Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2024 and the Statement of Profit & Loss for the year ended as on that date, have been prepared on a going concern basis following applicable accounting standards and that no material departures have been made from the same;
b) Accounting policies selected were applied consistently and the judgments and estimates related to these financial statements have been made on a prudent and reasonable basis, so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2024, and, of the profits and loss of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, to safeguard the assets of the Company and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities;
d) Requisite Internal Financial Controls to be followed by the Company were laid down and that such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively; and
e) Proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
37. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors place on record their sincere thanks to bankers, business associates, consultants, and various Government Authorities for their continued support extended to your Companies activities during the year under review. Your Directors also acknowledges gratefully the shareholders for their support and confidence reposed on your Company.