Dear Members,
Your Directors would like to present the Thirty Sixth Annual Report on the business and
operations of the Company together with Audited Financial Statements for the year ended
31st March 2024.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Your Company's Financial Performance during the year is summarized below:
|
|
|
|
(Rs.In Crores) |
|
Standalone |
Consolidated |
Particulars |
Current Year |
Previous Year |
Current Year |
Previous Year |
Total Income |
611.62 |
729.04 |
610.63 |
728.05 |
Less: Total Expenses |
623.08 |
686.13 |
623.08 |
686.13 |
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax |
(11.46) |
42.92 |
(12.45) |
41.92 |
Tax Expenses including (deferred Tax) |
2.97 |
10.97 |
2.97 |
10.97 |
Net Profit/(Loss) from continuing operations |
(8.49) |
31.94 |
*5.68 |
*43.20 |
Add: Other comprehensive Income/(Loss) |
17.39 |
(178.01) |
17.53 |
(170.51) |
Profit/(Loss) for the period |
8.90 |
(146.07) |
23.21 |
127.31 |
Consolidated profit for the year includes Share of profit from Associates under equity
method for the amount of Rs.15.16 Crores in Current Year and Rs. 12.25 Crores in the
Previous Year.
INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARD
The Company has adopted Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and the financial
statements have been prepared as per the Indian Companies Accounting Standard Rules, 2015
as amended, as prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with relevant
Rules issued thereunder and the other Accounting Principles generally accepted in India.
OPERATIONAL REVIEWAND STATE OF AFFAIRS
We would like to inform you that Company operates in single segment i.e. Biaxially
Oriented Poly Propylene Films (BOPP films), as such the disclosure requirements as per
Indian Accounting Standard (IndAS108)issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India, New Delhi are not applicable to the Company.
We would like to appraise you regarding the financial performance of the company for
the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024 on Standalone as well as consolidated basis
which is as under:
(A) Standalone-Financial Performance:-
During the year under review, intense Competition in the Domestic Markets led to
downward pressure on prices of BOPP Films. To remain Competitive in market and to maintain
company's market share, Company had to adjust its pricing strategy resulting Lower
realization. This negatively impacted company's revenue and profitability, on standalone
basis and the Company could achieve a Total Income of Rs. 611.62 Crores as against
Rs.729.04 Crores showing a downfall of 16.00% as compared to previous year. Fall in
Revenue also impacted profitability and Company suffered a loss of Rs. 11.46 Crores before
Tax as against profit of Rs. 42.92 Crores in the previous year. After providing tax of
(including deferred tax) of Rs. 2.97 Crores, Company suffered net loss of Rs. 8.94 Crores
as against profit Rs. 31.94 Crores in the previous year.
(B) Consolidated- Financial Performance/Financial Statements
The Company has One Associate Company viz. M/s Nahar Capital and Financial Services
Limited as defined under the Companies Act, 2013. Pursuant to the requirements of Section
129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company consolidated the financial statements in
respect of said Associate Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024. The
report on the performance and financial position of the Associate Company as per the
Companies Act, 2013 in the Form AOC-1 is annexed to the Financial Statements for the year
ended 31st March, 2024 as an Annexure.
On consolidated basis, Company achieved a Total Income of Rs. 610.63 Crores as against
Rs. 728.05 Crores showing a downfall of 16.13% as compared to previous year. The
Consolidated loss is Rs. 12.45 crores (before tax) as against profits of Rs. 41.92 crores
showing a fall of Rs. 129.70% when compared with the previous year. Company earned net
profit (including Share of Profit from Associates) of Rs. 5.68 Crores as against Rs. 43.21
Crores in the previous year.
TRANSFER TO RESERVE
During the year Company has not transferred any amount to the Reserves and thus
Company's General Reserve stands at Rs. 24160.18 lakhs as on 31st March, 2024.
DIVIDEND AND DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
During the year under review, company suffered a loss of
Rs. 8.49 Crores. The Board in order to maintain continuity in Dividend payment to its
shareholders, has recommended a dividend of Rs. 1.00/- per equity shares of Rs. 5/- each
(i.e. @ 20%) for the year ended 31st March, 2024, out of the Reserves of the company. The
proposal is subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting to be held on 25th September, 2024.
The dividend, if approved at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, will be paid out of
free reserves of the Company to all those shareholders whose names shall appear in the
Register of Members on 6th September, 2024 or Register of Beneficial Owners, maintained by
the Depositories as at the close of 6th September, 2024. Further, as per the Finance Act,
2020 dividend income is taxable in the hands of members w.e.f. April 1,2020 and the
Company is required to deduct tax at source (TDS) from the dividend payable to the members
at the prescribed rates as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.
As per Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
2015 as amended, a Dividend Distribution Policy setting out the parameters and
circumstances that will be taken into account by the Board in determining the distribution
of dividend to its shareholders and/or retaining profits earned by the Company, is
available on the website of the Company at http://www.
owmnahar.com/nahar_polyfilm/pdf/NPF- dividend_ distribution_policy.pdf
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
Pursuant to Section 124(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Investor Education and
Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as
amended, all dividends which remain unpaid/ unclaimed for a period of seven years shall be
transferred by the Company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
established by the Central Government.
Accordingly, the Company has transferred an amount of Rs. 5,69,588.00/- (Rupees Five
Lakhs Sixty Nine Thousand Five Hundred and Eighty Eight only) being the amount of
unclaimed dividend for the year 2015-16 to the Investor Education and Protection Fund in
November, 2023. Further, unpaid dividend for the year 2016-17 shall be transferred to
Investor Education and Protection Fund pursuant to Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013
in November, 2024. The Company has also sent letter/notice to the shareholders informing
them to claim the unclaimed dividend from the Company before transferring the same to the
Investor Education and Protection Fund.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 6 of Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit,
Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended from time to time, the shares on which
dividend has not been paid or claimed by the shareholders for seven consecutive years or
more is required to be transferred to the demat account of the IEPF Authority.
Accordingly, during the year under review, the Company has transferred 1, 06,505 (One Lakh
Six thousand Five Hundred Five) equity shares of Rs. 5/- each, to the demat account of
IEPF Authority having DPID/Client ID: IN300708/10656671. Details of shares transferred to
the IEPF Authority are available on the website of the Company and the same can be
accessed through the link: http://www.owmnahar.com/nahar_polyfilm
/pdf/pertaining-to-fy-2015-16.pdf. The said details have also been uploaded on the website
of the IEPF Authority and the same can be accessed through the link: www.iepf.gov.in. The
shares as well as unclaimed dividends transferred to IEPF Authority can be claimed back by
making an application to the IEPF Authority in e- Form IEPF-5 as per procedure provided
under Rule 7 of the IEPF Rules. Concerned members/investors are advised to visit the
weblink: http://iepf.gov.in/IEPF/refund .html for refund of shares and/or dividend from
the IEPF Authority.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Independent Directors have submitted their declaration to the Board that they fulfil
all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
(A) Retirement of Directors
Pursuant to provisions of section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Article 117 of
Article of Association of the Company, Mr. Kamal Oswal (DIN: 00493213) and Mr. Dinesh
Gogna (DIN: 00498670), will be retiring by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and being eligible, offers themselves for reappointment. The Board recommends their
reappointment to the members of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
(B) Key Managerial Personnel
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Sambhav Oswal
(Managing Director), Mr. Satish Kumar Sharma (Executive Director), Mr. Rakesh Kumar Jain
(Chief Financial Officer) and Ms.
Priya (Company Secretary) are Key Managerial Personnel (hereinafter referred as KMP) of
the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24.
BOARD EVALUATION
The provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 mandate that a Formal Annual
Performance Evaluation is to be made by Board of its own performance and that of its
Committee and individual Directors. Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 states that
performance evaluation of the Independent Director shall be done by Directors excluding
the Director being evaluated.
The Board carried out a formal Annual performance evaluation of its own performance and
that of its committees and individual Directors as per the criteria laid down by the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the company and adopted by the Board. The
evaluation was carried out through a structured evaluation process to evaluate the
performance of individual directors including the Chairman of the Board. They were
evaluated on parameters such as their education, knowledge, experience, expertise, skills,
behaviour, leadership qualities, level of engagement and contribution, independence of
judgment, decision making ability for safeguarding the interest of the Company,
stakeholders and its shareholders. The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors
was carried out by the entire Board. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the
Non Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors. The outcome of the
Board Evaluation for the Financial Year 2023-24 was discussed by the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee at the meeting held on 27th May, 2024 and the Board at their
meetings held on 29th May, 2024. The Board was satisfied with the evaluation process and
the approved the evaluation results thereof.
CORPORATE POLICIES
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on September 2, 2015, issued SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. As per the said
regulations, the listed companies are required to formulate certain policies. As good
corporate the company has already formulated several corporate governance policies and the
same are available on the Company's website i.e.www.owmnahar.com. The said policies are
reviewed periodically by the board to make them in compliance with the new Regulations/
requirements.
The Company has adopted certain policies, the details of which are given hereunder:
Name of the Policy |
Brief Description |
Appointment & Remuneration Policy |
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with SEBI
(LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors in their meeting held on 3rd February,
2015 approved the Policy for Appointment and Remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel and other employees as recommended by Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The
Policy formulates the principle and criteria for determining qualification, competences,
positive attributes, integrity and independence etc. for Directors, Senior Management
Personnel including its Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and employees of the Company. The
Policy also laid down the criteria for determining the remuneration of directors, key
manager personnel and other employees. The policy has been uploaded on company' s website
and can be accessed athttp://www.owmnahar.com/nahar po lyfilm/pdf/NPFLAPPOINTMENTAND
REMUNERATIONPOLICY.pdf |
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy |
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Companies (Corporate Rules, 2014, as amended, the CSR Committee formulated the CSR Policy
which was adopted by the Board. The CSR policy outlines the various programmes/
projects/Activities to be undertaken by the Company as laid down in schedule VII of the
Companies Act, 2013 relating to promoting education, healthcare, environment, hunger,
poverty etc. The policy has been uploaded on company' s website and can be accessed
athttp://www. owmnahar.com/nahar_polyfilm/pdf/cor porate-social-responsibility-csr-
policy.pdf |
Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy |
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 company has
formulated and adopted Vigil Mechanism/ whistle Blower policy for its directors and
employees. The aim of the policy is to provide a channel to the directors and employees to
report their genuine concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or
violation of the code of conduct. The policy has been uploaded on company' s website and
can be accessed athttp://www.owmnahar.com/nahar polyfilm/pdf/CODE-OF-CONDUCT.pdf |
Name of the Policy |
Brief Description |
Policy for determining the Material Related Party Transactions and dealing with the
related party transactions |
Pursuant to the requirements of regulation 23 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as amended from time to time, the Board has
approved a policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and Dealing with Related
Party Transactions. The policy regulates the transactions between the company and its
group companies and related parties. The Policy has been uploaded on the Company's website
and can be accessed at http://owmnahar.com/ nahar_polyfilm/pdf/RPT-NAHAR- POLY. pdf |
Risk Management Policy |
As per the provisions of Regulation 21 of Management SEBI (Listing Obligation
Disclosure Policy Requirements) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2015, the Company falls
under the top 1000 list of listed entities determined on the basis of market
capitalization as at the end of immediate financial year. Accordingly, in compliance of
the said LODR Regulations, company has constituted a Risk Management Committee to frame,
implement and monitor the Risk Management plans for the company in their meeting held on
May 25,2022. Policy has been uploaded on the Company's website and can be accessed
athttp://www. owmnahar. com/nahar_polyfilm/pdf/risk- management-policy. pdf |
Insider Trading Policy |
To provide the framework for dealing in the Securities of the company by the Insiders,
the Board has approved and adopted the following Codes in its Meeting held on 30th May,
2016 under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015: |
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I. Code of practices and procedures for fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive
information. |
|
ii. Code of conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by insiders. The Code
helps to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated employees of the
Company. The Code requires preclearance for dealing in the Company's shares and prohibits
the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while
in possession of u n p u b l i s h e d p ri c e s e n s i ti ve information in relation to
the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed. Policy has been
uploaded on the Company's website and can be accessed athttp://www.
owmnahar.com/nahar_polyfilm/pdf/co de-of-fair-disclosure.pdf |
Policy for Preservation of Documents |
The Board of directors has approved and adopted the policy for Preservation of
documents. The Policy segregates the documents to be preserved permanently and documents
to be preserved at least for a period of eight years as per the requirements of applicable
laws |
Archival Policy |
Pursuant to the requirements of Regulations 30(8) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Board has approved and adopted the Archival
Policy in its Meeting on 10th February 2016. The Policy ensures protection, maintenance
and of Company's disclosures, documents and records that are placed on Company's website
i.e. www. owmnahar. com. |
Board Diversity Policy |
The Board of Directors in their Meeting held on 3rd February, 2015 has approved and
adopted the Board Diversity Policy as per the recommendations of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee. The policy envisages of diversification of Company's Board in
respect of age, knowledge, experience and expertise. |
Code of Fair Disclosures |
Pursuant to Regulation 8 of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015,
the Board of Directors in their held on 11th February, 2019 has approved and adopted the
amended Code of Practices and Procedure for Fair Disclosures of Unpublished Price
Sensitive Information including the Policy for Legitimate purposes. |
Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by Designated Persons and its
immediate relatives |
Pursuant to Regulation 9 of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015,
the Board of Directors in their held on 11th February, 2019 has approved and adopted the
Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by Designated Persons and its
immediate relatives of designated persons. |
Dividend Distribution Policy |
The Board of Directors in their Meeting held on 31st May, 2021 has approved and
adopted the Dividend Distribution Policy, as per Regulation 43A of the Listing Regulations
as amended vide SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (Second Amendment)
Regulations, 2021.The policy facilitates payment of dividend to the shareholders and set
out the parameters and circumstances that will be taken into account by the Board in
determining the distribution of dividend to its shareholders and/or retaining profits
earned by the Company. As per the Market Capitalization, the Company has occupied the
position in Top 1000 Companies which makes the Company compulsory to have Dividend
Distribution Policy which is already adopted by the Company in the Board Meeting held on
31st May,2021. The policy has been uploaded on Company's website and can be accessed at
http://www. owmnahar. com/nahar_polyfilm/pdf/ NPFdividend_distribution_policy.pdf |
APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has framed
a policy for Appointment and Remuneration of Directors, Senior Management and other
employees as provided under section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Objective of
the Policy is to have an appropriate mix of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent
Directors meet independence of Directors. The present strength of the Board as on the date
is 12 (twelve) Directors. Mr. Jawahar Lal Oswal is Non-Executive Chairman. He is also one
of the promoters of the Company.Mr. Sambhav Oswal is Managing Directorand Mr. Satish Kumar
Sharma is Executive Director of the Company. There are
Four Non-Executive Directors and Six Independent Directors out of which Dr. Manisha
Gupta and Dr. Prem Lata Singla are Independent Woman Directors of the Company.
The Company's Policy of appointment and Remuneration includes criteria for determining
Qualification, Positive Attributes, Independence of Directors and Other matters, as
required under sub section 3 of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Policy also
laid down the criteria for determining the remuneration of directors, key managerial
personnel and other employees. The Appointment and Remuneration policy of the Company is
available on the Company's website and can be accessed at http://www.owmnahar.com/
nahar_polyfilm /pdf/NPFLAPPOINTMENTANDREMUNERATION POLICY.pdf. There has been no change in
the Policy since the last financial year. 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.
SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company's Independent Directors held their meeting on November 15, 2023 without the
attendance of Non Independent Directors and members of the management. All Independent
Directors were present at the meeting and at the meeting, they:
i. Reviewed the performance of non-Independent directors and the Board as a Whole;
ii. Reviewed the performance of the Chairperson of the Company, taking into account the
views of Executive Directors and Non- Executive Directors;
iii. Assessed the quality and timeliness of the flow of information between the
Company's management and the Board which is necessary for the Board to effectively and
reasonably perform their duties.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMS FOR BOARD MEMBERS
The company at the time of appointing a Director, issues a formal letter of appointment
which inter alia, explains the role, functions, duties and responsibilities expected from
him/her as a Director of the Company. All Independent Directors are provided with all
policies/guidelines as framed by the Company under various statutes and SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 to familiarize with Company's
procedure and practices. Further, to update them on the regular basis, the Company
provides copies of all amendments in Corporate Laws, Corporate Governance Rules and SEBI
(Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. They were also
informed regarding the recent amendments in SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, SEBI various regulations and recent amendments in the
Companies Act, 2013.The details of Company's Policy on Familiarization Programs for
Independent Directors are posted on the website of the Company and can be assessed at
http://www. owmnahar.com /nahar_polyfilm/ pdf/familiarization-program.pdf
NUMBEROF BOARD MEETINGS
During the year under review, the Board of Directors met Four times i.e. 30th May,
2023, 9th August, 2023, 8th November, 2023 and 10th February, 2024 with a predefined
agenda circulated well in advance. The intervening gap between the Meetings was as per the
period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS AGREEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Your Company is engaged in the Manufacturing of BiAxially Oriented Polypropylene Films
(BOPP) for which, sometimes the Company purchases Export Entitlement Licenses i.e DEPB,
RODTEP Licenses from group company(s) which are in the ordinary course of business at
Arm's length basis and are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company
with Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel etc. which may have potential
conflict of interest with the Company at large or which warrants the approval of the
shareholders. Accordingly, no transactions are being reported in Form AOC-2 in terms of
Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014. However, the transactions entered into with the Group Companies during the
year under review, has been given as Notes to the financial statements in accordance with
the Accounting Standards.
The Company has not entered into any contract or arrangement with the related parties
as referred in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. Thus, the requirement for
disclosure of particulars of contracts or arrangement with related parties referred to in
Section 188(1) is not applicable. However, as per Company's policy, all the Group
Companies transactions regarding sales/purchase etc. are placed before the Audit Committee
as well as the Board, for their information and approval.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
OCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE
AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the
Company occurred
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The compositions of the committees as on 31st March, 2024 are as follows:-
Committee |
Compositions |
Audit Committee |
1. Dr. Roshan Lal Behl -Chairman |
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2.Mr. Dinesh Gogna -Member |
|
3. Dr. Ma nisha Gupta -Member |
|
4. Ms. Priya is the Secretary of the committee |
Nomination and Remuneration Committee |
1. Dr. Prem Lata Singla - Chairman |
|
2. Dr. Manisha Gupta - Member |
|
3. Dr. Rajan Dhir - Member |
Stakeholder Relationship Committee |
1. Dr Manisha Gupta -Chairman |
|
2. Dr. Prem Lata Singla -- Member |
|
3.Mr. Dinesh Gogna- Member |
Corporate Social Responsible Committee |
1.Mr. Dinesh Oswal- Chairman |
|
2.Mr. Dinesh Gogna-Member |
|
3.Dr. Prem Lata Singla -Member |
AUDIT COMMITTEE
As required under Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, Company has already
constituted an Audit Committee consisting of three Non-executive Directors under the
Chairmanship of Dr. Roshan Lal Behl, Mr. Dinesh Gogna and Dr. Manisha Gupta as members as
on 31st March, 2024. Ms. Priya is the Secretary of the Committee. The Committee held four
meetings during the year under review. During the year under review, the Board has
accepted all the recommendations of the Audit Committee.
VIGIL MECHANISM
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2013, the Company established a Vigil
Mechanism process as an extension of Company's Code of Conduct whereby any employee,
directors, customers, vendors etc., can report the genuine concerns or grievances to the
members of the Committee about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected, fraud or
violation of Company's Code of Conduct so that appropriate action can be taken to
safeguard the interest of the Company. The Mechanism also provides for adequate safeguards
against
victimization of persons who uses such mechanism. The mechanism provides direct access
to the chairperson of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases. The Whistle
Blower Policy/Vigil Mechanism is also posted on Company's Website. The Company has a
dedicated e-mail address i.e. whistleblowernpfl@ owmnahar.com for reporting the genuine
concerns.
The Audit Committee regularly reviews the working of the Mechanism. No complaint was
received during the year under review.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURE OR ASSOCIATES COMPANY
The Company does not have any Subsidiary or joint venture company. The Company has only
one associate company i.e. M/s Nahar Capital and Financial Services Limited. No Company
has become or ceased to be the Associate Company of the Company during the year under the
review.
CREDIT RATING
We are pleased to inform you that M/s CARE Ratings has intimated the Company's credit
rating outlook through credit rating report dated 02 January, 2024 has intimated us about
the credit rating assigned to the Company which is as under:
Facilities/Instruments |
Rating1 |
Rating Action |
Long Term Bank Facilities |
CARE A; STABLE |
Reaffirmed |
Short Term Bank Facilities |
CARE A1 |
Reaffirmed |
GREEN INITIATIVE
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has taken a "Green Initiative in the
Corporate Governance" by allowing paperless compliances by the companies. Further, as
per the provisions of Companies Act, 2013, the Company may send financial statements and
other documents by electronic mode to its members. Your Company has decided to join the
MCA in its environmental friendly initiative.
Accordingly, henceforth Company propose to send documents such as Notice of the General
Meetings, Annual Report and other communication to its shareholders via electronic mode to
the registered e- mail addresses of shareholders. To support this green initiative of the
Government in full measure, shareholders are requested to register/update their latest
e-mail addresses with their Depository Participant (D.P.) with whom they are having Demat
A/c. or send the same to the Company via e-mail at:-secnel@owmnahar.com or
gredressalnpfl@owmnahar.com. We solicit your
valuable co-operation and support in our endeavour to contribute our bit to the
Environment.
LISTING OF SECURITIES
The securities of the Company are listed on the following Stock Exchanges:
1. The BSE Ltd.
25th Floor, PhirozeJeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai- 400001
2. The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
Exchange Plaza, 5th Floor, Plot No.C/1, G-Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E),
Mumbai- 400051
The company has paid listing fee to both the Stock Exchanges for the financial year
2024-25.
DEMATERIALIZATION OF SECURITIES
Your company has already established connectivity with both the Depositories i.e.
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Ltd
(CDSL) to facilitate the holding and trading of securities in electronic form. As on31st
March, 2024, 96.79% of the total Equity Share Capital has been de- materialized. The
shareholder(s) who has not dematerialized their shares till date are requested to opt for
dematerialization of the shares at the earliest.
Pursuant to Regulation 40 (1) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, requests for effecting transfer of securities shall not be processed
unless the securities are held in dematerialized form with the Depository. Hence, all
members, who are holding equity shares in physical form, are requested to go in for
dematerialization of securities at the earliest.
Further, the Company has appointed M/s Alankit Assignments Ltd., as Registrar for Share
Transfer and Electronic connectivity. Accordingly all the shareholders, Investors, Members
of the Stock Exchanges, Depository Participants and all other concerned are requested to
send all communication in respect of share transfer/transmission, demat/remat, change of
address etc. to our registrar at below mentioned address:
M/s Alankit Assignments Ltd.
(Unit: Nahar Poly Films Limited)
"Alankit House", 4E/2,
Jhandewalan Extension New Delhi-110055 Telephone No: 011-23541234
In case any query/complaint remains unresolved with our Registrar please write to
Company Secretary at Email ID:
secnel@owmnahar.com or at the Registered Office of the Company.
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has laid down Risk Management Policy. The Policy aims to identify, evaluate
manage and monitor all types of risks which are associated with the business of the
Company. The Board as well as Audit Committee regularly overseas the risk management
process in the Company, as required under 134(3)(n) of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.The Company is engaged
in the manufacture of BOPP Films and has identified certain risks which may affect the
performance of the Company. These include operational risks such as fluctuation in the
prices of the raw materials fluctuation in foreign exchange rates, Labour problems,
regulatory risks, Government Policy etc. We are of the opinion that none of identified
risk is such that which may threaten the existence of the Company.
In compliance with the provisions of Regulation 21 of SEBI (LODR) (Second Amendment)
Regulations, 2021 the company has also formed a Risk Management Committee to frame,
implement and monitor the risk management plans for the Company. The Risk Management
Committee comprises of three Directors under the chairmanship of Mr. Sambhav Oswal,
Managing Director and Dr. Anchal Kumar Jain and Dr. Prem Lata Singla, Independent
Directors of the Company are other two members of the Committee. The Committee is
responsible for monitoring and reviewing the risk management policies and ensuring its
effectiveness.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Your Directors would like to assure the Members that the financial statements for the
year under review, confirm in their entirety to the requirements of the Companies Act,
2013.
THE DIRECTORS CONFIRM:
i) that in preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards had
been followed alongwith proper explanations relating to material departures, if any;
ii) that they had 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 and loss of the Company for the period;
iii) that they have taken proper and sufficient care for
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting any fraud and other irregularities;
iv) that theyhave prepared Annual Accounts on a going concern basis;
v) that they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company
and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
vi) that they have devised proper systems to ensure compliances with the provisions of
all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
AUDITORS & AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENT REPORT
(A) Statutory Auditors
We wish to inform you that M/s YAPL & Co, Chartered Accountants, Firm Registration
No (017800N), were appointed as Statutory Auditor of the Company by the Members, for a
term of five years starting from the conclusion of the 34th Annual General Meeting till
the conclusion of the 39th Annual General Meeting of the Company in the calendar year
2027.
M/s YAPL & Co, Chartered Accountants, have given declaration to the effect that
they have not incurred any disqualification as mentioned under Section 141(3) of the
Companies Act, 2013 after their appointment as Statutory Auditors of the Company.
Audit Report
The Statutory Auditors have submitted the Audit Report on the Standalone as well as
Consolidated Accounts of the Company for the Accounting year ended on 31st March, 2024.
There were no qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers in the Report.
The observations and comments given by Auditors in their Report read together with the
Notes to the Accounts are self explanatory and require no comments.
No frauds were reported by the Auditors under Section 143 (12) of the Companies Act,
2013.
(B) Cost Auditors
We would like to inform you that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide its
Notification dated 31st December, 2014 amended Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules,
2014, pursuant to which, the Company's business activities have been included within the
purview of Cost Audit requirement. Accordingly, the Board of Directors on
the recommendation of Audit Committee appointed M/s Khushwinder Kumar & Associates,
Cost Accountant, as Cost Auditors of the Company for financial year 2024- 25and has fixed
aremuneration of Rs. 55000/- subject to the ratification of the members as per the
provision of Section 148(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules 14 of the Companies
(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, Accordingly, a resolution for the ratification of the
remuneration of the Cost Auditor by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
is being proposed for your approval.
Cost Audit Report
The Cost Auditors have conducted Cost Audit for the Financial Year ended 31st March,
2024. There were no observations (including any qualification, reservation, adverse remark
or disclaimer) in their Cost Audit Report that may call for any explanation from the
Directors.
(C) Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant 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, your
company has appointed M/s. P.S. Bathla & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary,
having Certificate of Practice No. 2585 to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Company for
the financial year2024-25.
Secretarial Audit Report
M/s. P.S. Bathla & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary have carried out the
secretarial Audit for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 and submitted their
Secretarial Audit Report in the form MR-3 as annexed herewith this report as 'Annexure II'
and forms part of this report.
The Report is self explanatory and requires no comments.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards i.e SS1 and SS2
relating to Meeting of Board of Directors and General Meetings, respectively, issued by
the institute of Company Secretaries of India.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS
The Company is maintaining an efficient and effective system of Internal Financial
Control for the facilitation of speedy and accurate compilation of financial statements.
The Company's Internal Financial Control System is designed to ensure operational
efficiency, protection and conservation of resources, accuracy and promptness in
financial reporting and compliances with procedures, laws and regulations.
The Internal Audit Reports are discussed with the Management and are reviewed by the
Audit Committee of the Board which also reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the
internal controls in the Company. The Company's internal Financial Control system
commensurate with the nature of its business and the size of its operations. In order to
further strengthen the internal control system and to automate the various processes of
the business, the company is making use of SAP S4 HANA application, which is based on SAP
Hana database. It keeps all the data processing that is magnitude faster than that of disk
based system, allowing for advanced, real time analytics.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s Piyush Singla &
Associates, a firm of Chartered Accountants as Internal Auditor of the Company. The
Company is also having an Internal Audit Department to test the adequacy and effectiveness
of Internal Control Systems laid down by the management and to suggest improvement in the
systems.
Apart from the above, an Audit Committee consisting of three non-executive directors
has been constituted. All the significant audit observation and follow up action thereon
are taken care of by the Audit Committee. The Committee oversees the adequacy of Internal
Control. The Audit Committee met four times during the financial year 2023-24. The Company
has also established a Vigil Mechanism as per Section 177(9) of Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014.
ANNUAL RETURN
As provided under Section 92(3) and 134(3) (a) of the Act, read with Rule 12 of Chapter
VII, Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules,2020, Annual Return in Form
MGT-7 for FY 202324 is uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessed at
http://www.owmnahar.com/nahar _polyfilm/pdf/Annual-Return-2023-2024.pdf
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the company has not accepted any Public Deposits within
the meaning of section 73 of the Companies Act,2013 and the rules framed there under.
There is no outstanding/unclaimed deposit from the Public. However, the information as
required under Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 is given hereunder:- |
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1. Deposits accepted during the year: |
NIL |
2. Deposits remained u npaid or unclaimed as at the end of the year: |
NIL |
3. Default in repayment of deposits and deposits which are not in compliance with the
requirements of Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013: |
Not Applicable |
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required 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 in respect of employees of the Company is annexed as "Annexure IN" and form
part of this report.
In terms of section 197(14) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company does not have any
Holding Company. However, the details regarding remuneration received by Managing Director
is also given in "Annexure III" and form part of this report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 197(1) of the Companies Act 2013 as amended from
time to time, the Company got approval of shareholders vide special resolution passed in
the 34th Annual General Meeting of the Company and re-designated Mr. Sambhav Oswal as an
Managing Director w.e.f. 1st September, 2022 to 30th June, 2025 i.e. till the Completion
of his present tenure. Mr. Sambhav Oswal is 31 years of age. He has done his graduation in
Business Administration from University of Southern California, USA. Before joining the
Company, he was employed with Nahar Spinning Mills Limited. He has business experience of
more than 9 years in the areas of Marketing, Exports, Finance and Corporate Affairs.
During the year under review, Mr. Sambhav Oswal, Managing Director of the Company has been
paid a remuneration of Rs. 8,71,00000/- (Rupees Eight Crores Seventy One Lac only) in the
financial year 2023-24. His shareholding in the Company is 35600 equity shares of Rs.5/-
each. He is related to Mr. Jawahar Lal Oswal, Chairman, Mr. Dinesh Oswal, Director, and
Mr. Kamal Oswal, Director of the Company and Ms. Ritu Oswal, CSR Advisor of the Company.
No other employee was in receipt of remuneration exceeding the limits as provided under
Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014.
DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND
REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment for women at workplace and has
adopted a policy against sexual harassment in line with Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules framed
thereunder. During the financial year 2023-24, the Company has not received any complaints
on sexual harassment and hence, no compliant remains pending as on 31st March, 2024.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS ANDOUTGO
The detailed information as required under section 134(3) of the companies Act, 2013
read with Sub rule 3 of the Rule 8 Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is enclosed as per
'Annexure IV' and forms part of this report.
REPORT ON THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company continues to follow the principles of good Corporate Governance. The
company has already constituted several committees of directors to assist the Board in
good Corporate Governance. The Corporate Governance Report along with the Auditors
Certificate regarding compliance of the conditions of the Corporate Governance as
stipulated in Part C of Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is attached herewith as 'Annexure V' and forms part of
this report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review as stipulated under
the Regulation 34(2)(e) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, is enclosed as per 'Annexure VI' and forms the part of this Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT:
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the year ended 31st March, 2024
describing the initiatives taken by the listed entity from an environmental, social and
governance perspective in the format as specified by the Board as required under
Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, is uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessed at
http://www.owmnahar. com/nahar_polyfilm/pdf/BRSR-2023-24.pdf
HUMAN RESOURCES/INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The Company recognizes human resource as its most
valuable asset and it has built an open, transparent and meritocratic culture to
nurture this asset. The Company is of firm belief that the Human Resources are the driving
force that propels a Company towards progress and success. The Company has a team of able
and experienced professionals to look after the affairs of the Company. The Company's
employees at all levels have extended their whole hearted cooperation for the excellent
performance of the Company
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors of the Company wish to place on record their thanks and
appreciation to all workers, staff members and executives for their contribution to the
operations of the Company. The Directors are thankful to the Bankers, Financial
Institutions for their continued support to the Company. The Directors also place on
record their sincere thanks to the shareholders for their continued support, cooperation
and confidence in the Management of the Company
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD |
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JAWAHAR LAL OSWAL |
PLACE : LUDHIANA |
(CHAIRMAN) |
DATED: 12th AUGUST, 2024 |
(DIN: 00463866) |
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