Dear Shareholders,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 32nd Annual Report together with the Audited Statement of Accounts of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
(Nominal value of equity share - Rs. 10/-)
OPERATIONAL & PERFORMANCE REVIEW
During the year under review, the gross receipts of your Company were Rs. 4204.36 Lakhs as against gross receipts of Rs. 4680.02 Lakhs during the previous year and profit (after tax) was Rs. 201.91 Lakhs for the year as against net profit (aftertax) of Rs. 331.13 Lakhs during previous year.
DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted or renewed any deposit from the public during the year under review pursuant to the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire amount of profits for FY 2023-24 in the Retained Earnings. DIVIDEND
With a view to conserve resources of the company, your Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year under review.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
There was no change in the nature of business of the company.
STATEMENT ON SUBSIDIARIES/ ASSOCIATE AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
Your company does not have any subsidiary / associate / joint ventures within the meaning of Companies Act, 2013 and Accounting Standards.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of Company, Mrs. Sapna Kansal, (DIN: 06892410) Director, shall retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
As on March 31,2024 following were the Key Managerial Personnel of Company:
Mr. Anurag Gupta was re-appointed as Managing Director for three years w.e.f. December 29, 2021 and his term shall come to an end on December 28, 2024. Your directors have recommended his re-appointment for a further period of three years w.e.f. December 29, 2024.
Mrs. Sapna Kansal has been re-appointed as whole time director, for three years w.e.f. December 14, 2022 and she shall hold office, in that capacity, till December 13,2025.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
At the 30th Annual General Meeting of Company held on September 30, 2022, M/s M/s Jain & Anil Sood, Chartered Accountants, were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company, for a period of five years i.e. from the conclusion of 30th Annual General Meeting of Company till the conclusion of 35th Annual General Meeting of Company to be held in the year 2027, in accordance with the provisions of section 139 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Audit & Auditors) Rules, 2014.
AUDITOR'S REPORT
Observations, if any, made in the Auditor's Report are self explanatory and do not call any explanation.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
Mr. Sanjiv Kumar Goel, Practicing Company Secretary has been appointed by the Board to conduct Secretarial Audit under provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act 2013. The Secretarial Audit report is annexed with the Director's Report as Annexure -1. There is no qualification in secretarial audit report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO
Energy conservation continues to be an area of major emphasis in your Company. Efforts are made to optimize the energy cost while carrying out manufacturing operations. As required by the provisions of section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the relevant information regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo is given in the Annexure- 2 forming part of this report.
STATUTORY DISCLOSURES
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified under the provisions of section 164 of the Companies Act 2013.
The Directors have made the requisite disclosures, as required under the Companies Act 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 ("hereinafter referred to as Listing Regulations").
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The paid up capital of the company was less than Rs. 10 crores and net worth less than Rs. 25 crores as on March 31, 2024. The company is exempted from complying with the provisions of reporting corporate governance report in accordance with regulation 15(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015.
DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, it is hereby confirmed that:
(a) in the preparation of annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and that there are no material departures;
(b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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 at March 31, 2024 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
(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) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
(e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively.
(f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequately and operating effectively.
FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS u/s 143(12)
Your company has complied with all the provisions of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013. Hence, there are no frauds reported by the Auditors other than those which are reportable to the Central Government. Further, no fraud has been reported to the Central Government.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The requirement of attaching extract of the Annual Return in Form MGT-9 has been dispensed with by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 effective from July 31, 2018. As per requirements, annual return (Form MGT-7) for the year 2022-23 has been placed on the website of the company, at www.hisarspinninamills.com. Annual Return (Form MGT-7) for the year 2023-24 shall also be placed on the company's website in due course.
NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
During the financial year 2023-24, five Board meetings were held. The meetings were held on May 30, 2023, August 14, 2023, September 06, 2023, November 07, 2023 and February 14, 2024. The other relevant details of Board meetings and the attendance of the Directors etc. is given under Corporate Governance Report annexed with Director's Report.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All Independent Directors of the Company have submitted the Declaration of Independence, as required pursuant to section 149(7) of the Companies Act 2013 and under Listing Regulations, stating that they meet the criteria of independence as provided in sub-section (6).
PARTICULARS OF LOAN, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
No loans, guarantees or investments under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 have been given by the Company.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions that were entered Into during the financial year were In the ordinary course of business and were at arm's length basis. No Materially significant related party transactions have been entered by the Company with Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel etc. that had potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee as also the Board for approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on yearly basis for the transactions which are of a foreseen and repetitive nature. The detail of transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted is placed before the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. None of the Directors has any pecuniary relationships or transactions vis-a-vis the company. The details of the same are given in Form AOC-2 and is annexed herewith.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. An 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. The said policy is uploaded on the Company's website www.hisarspinningmills.com.
The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off during the year 2023-24:
a) No. of Complaints received in the year: NIL
b) No. of complaints disposed off during the year: NIL
c) No. of cases pending for more than 90 days: NIL
d) No. of workshops or awareness program against sexual harassment carried out: 1
e) Nature of action taken by the employer: NA
MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, have been made and maintained.
MATERIAL CHANGES FROM END OF FINANCIAL YEAR TILL DATE OF REPORT
There are no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company, which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report other than those disclosed in the financial statements.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Pursuant to section 134 (3) (n) of the Companies Act, 2013, the company regularly maintains a proper check in normal course of its business regarding Risk Management.
The Company manages, monitors and reports on the principal risks and uncertainties that can impact its ability to achieve its strategic objectives. The Company's risk management systems and programs comprises of various processes, structures and guidelines which assist the Company to identify, assess, monitor and manage its risks, including any material changes to its risk profile. To achieve this, the Company has clearly defined the responsibility and authority of the Company's Management to oversee and manage the Risk Management Programs.
However, in accordance with regulation 21 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 (as amended), the provisions of this regulation are not applicable to the company.
DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON ITS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
The Company has not developed and implemented any Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as the said provisions are not applicable.
POLICY ON DIRECTOR'S APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION AND OTHER PRESCRIBED MATTERS
The current policy is to have an appropriate mix of executive and non-executive and independent directors to maintain the independence of the Board, and separate its functions of governance and management. As of March 31,2024, the Board had six members, two of whom are executive directors, one is a non executive director and three non executive independent directors. One of the executive directors of the Board is a woman director.
The policy of the Company on directors' appointment and remuneration, including the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters, as required under sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, is available on the website of the company, at www.hisarspinningmills.com.
We affirm that the remuneration paid to the directors is as per the terms laid out in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND ITS ADEQUACY
Your Company maintains an adequate and effective Internal Control system commensurate with its size and complexity. Internal control systems provide, among other things, a reasonable assurance that transactions are executed with Management authorization and that they are recorded in all material respects to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with established accounting principles and that the assets of your Company are adequately safeguarded against significant misuse or loss.
During the year under review, the Company continued to implement their suggestions and recommendations to improve the internal financial control environment. Their scope of work inter-alia includes review of operational efficiency, effectiveness of systems and processes, and assessing the internal control strengths in all areas. In addition to statutory audit, the financial controls of the Company at various locations are reviewed by the Internal Auditors, who report their findings to the Audit Committee of the Board. The Audit Committee actively reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control system and suggests further strengthening the same, wherever required.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS
During the year under review, there is no material order(s) passed by the regulators or courts or tribunal impacting the going concern status and company's operation in future.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING COMPANIES (SHARE CAPITAL AND DEBENTURE) RULES 2014
The paid up listed equity share capital of the Company as at 31st March 2024 was Rs. 3,73,50,000/- comprising of 37,35,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each. As required under Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules 2014, during the year under review, the Company has not issued equity shares with differential voting rights, sweat equity shares, preference shares and employee stock options and also not made any provision for purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING VOTING RIGHT NOT EXERCISED DIRECTLY BY THE EMPLOYEES
During the year under review, there is NIL disclosure as required under provisions of section 67(3) of Companies Act 2013.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Audit Committee constituted by the Company functions in accordance with the terms of reference as set out under the provisions of Clause 49 of Listing Agreement read with provisions of Section 177 of Companies Act, 2013 & rules made thereunder and additional responsibilities assigned to it by Board of Directors of the Company. The Committee reviews the internal audit reports and findings of internal auditors along with the comments of management. The functions of the Audit Committee among others include approving and implementing the audit procedures, effective supervision of financial reporting system, Whistle Blower Mechanism, internal control and procedures, recommending appointment of Statutory Auditors, Cost Auditors to Board and also ensuring compliances with regulatory guidelines. The Board has constituted the Audit Committee comprises of following:
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has a vigil mechanism named "Whistle Blower Policy/Vigil Mechanism" to deal with instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The Company has adopted revised Whistle Blower Policy w.e.f. 1st April, 2019. The details of the Policy are explained in the Corporate Governance Report and also available at company's website www.hisarspinningmills.com.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the year under review, the Board adopted a formal mechanism for evaluating its performance and as well as that of its committees, individual Directors, including the Chairman of the Board in compliance with the Companies Act 2013 and Listing Regulations. The exercise was carried out through a structured evaluation process covering various aspects of the Boards functioning such as composition of the Board, its committee & members, their experience & competencies, performance of specific duties & obligations, governance and also in accordance with Performance Evaluation Policy of Company. Broadly the performance of Non-Independent/Executive/Whole Time Directors) was evaluated on the basis of their own performance, expertise, intelligence, their qualitative & quantitative contribution towards operational achievements, organizational performance etc. The performance of Non-Executive Independent Directors were evaluated on the basis of their constructive participations in Board/Committee/General meetings, their informed & balanced decision-making, ability to monitor financial controls & systems, & certain allied parameters. The performance evaluation of various Board Committees constituted under Companies Act & Listing Agreement was made on the basis of their respective terms of reference, discharge of functions, governance etc.
Disclosure of information's as required under rule 5(1) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules. 2014
The Provisions of Rule 5(2) & (3) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014 requiring particulars of the employees in receipt of remuneration in excess of Rs. 102 Lakhs per year to be disclosed in the Report of Board of Directors are not applicable to the Company as none of the employees was in receipt of remuneration in excess of Rs. 102 Lakhs during the financial year 2023-24.
Having regard to the provisions of Section 136(1) read with its relevant proviso of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaid information is being sent to the members of the Company. The said information is available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during working hours and any member interested in obtaining such information may write to the Company Secretary and the same will be furnished free of cost.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has affirmed that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the Company.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management discussion and analysis report, as required by Listing Regulations, forms part of the Annual Report.
CODE OF CONDUCTS
The company has adopted the following code of Conducts/ policies w.e.f April 1, 2019:
1. Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and Report Trading by Designated Persons as per the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading (Amendment)) Regulations, 2018.
2. Code of Practices and Procedures for fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information.
3. Policy and Procedure for Enquiry in case of leak/ suspected leak of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors wish to convey their appreciation to all of the Company's employees for their enormous efforts as well as their collective contribution to the Company's performance. The Directors would also like to thank shareholders, customers, dealers, suppliers, Financial Institutions, bankers, Government and all the other business associates for the continuous support given by them to the Company and their confidence in its management.