Dear Shareholders,
The Board of Directors hereby submits the report of the business and operations of your
Company ('the Company'), along with the audited financial statements, for the financial
year ended March 31, 2024.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
(AMOUNTS IN LAKHS)
|
Standalone Basis (Year Ended) |
Consolidated Basis (Year Ended) |
PARTICULARS |
31.03.2024 |
31.03.2023 |
31.03.2024 |
31.03.2023 |
I. Net Sales iincome from Operations |
3113.79 |
1932.77 |
10166.44 |
1932.77 |
II. Other Income |
30.27 |
0.47 |
37.12 |
0.47 |
III. Total Revenue (HII) |
3144.06 |
1933.24 |
10203.57 |
1933.24 |
|
437.48 |
253.23 |
1573.09 |
253.23 |
IV. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, |
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and Amortization Expense |
|
|
|
|
V. Finance Cost |
36.97 |
10 |
135.83 |
10 |
|
44.88 |
11.08 |
194.37 |
11.08 |
VI. Depreciation and Amortization |
|
|
|
|
Expense |
|
|
|
|
VII. Profit Before Tax (N-V-VI) |
355.63 |
232.15 |
1242.89 |
232.15 |
VIII. T ax Expense: |
|
|
|
|
i. Current Tax Expense |
72.56 |
61.11 |
332.06 |
61.11 |
ii. Deferred |
14 |
1.02 |
19.23 |
1.02 |
IX. Profit After Tax (VII-VIII) |
269.07 |
170.02 |
891.60 |
170.02 |
2. REVIEW OF BUSINESS OPERATION
Standalone:
The Total Income of the Company stood at Rs. 3144.061acs for the year ended March
31,2024 as against Rs 1933.24 Lacs in the previous year. The Company made a Net Profit
ofRs. 269.07 Lacs for the year ended March 31,2024 as compared to the Net Profit ofRs.
170.02 Lacs in the previous year registering increase of58.26%
Consolidated:
During the year llllder review, the company formed a subsidiary and hence the
consolidated position is as llllder.
The Consolidated Total Income is Rs. 10203.57 Lacs for the financial year ended March
31,2024 as against Rs. 1932.77 Lacs during the previous financial year. Consolidated Net
Profit is Rs. 891.60 Lacs for the year ended March 31, 2024.
3. DIVIDEND
The dividend policy for the year llllder review has been formulated taking into
consideration of growth of the company and to conserve resources, the Directors do not
recommend any dividend for year ended March 31, 2024
4. TRANSFER TO RESERVE
The Company has not transferred any amollllt to any reserve for the financial year
2023-24. All the profit of the Company was transferred to carry forward credit balance of
Profit and Loss accollllt of the Company.
5. CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
As required under regulation 34 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, a Cash Flow
Statement forms part of Annual Report.
6. DIVIDEND
The dividend policy for the year under review has been formulated taking into
consideration of growth of the company and to conserve resources, the Directors do not
recommend any dividend for year ended March 31, 2024.
7. TRANSFER OF UNPAID AND UNCLAIMED DIVIDENDS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs under Sections 124 and 125 of the Companies Act, 2013
requires dividends that are not encashedl claimed by the shareholders for a period of
seven consecutive years, to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund
(JEPF). In FY 2023-24. there was no amount due for transfer to JEPF.
8. DISCLOSURES BY DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors has submitted notice of interest in Form MBP 1 under Section
184(1) as well as intimation by directors in Form DIR 8 under Section 164(2) and
declarations as to compliance with the Code of Conduct of the Company.
Certificate of Non-Disqualification of Directors received from Mis M Rupareliya
& Associates Practicing Company Secretary is annexed to the Board's Report as
"Annexure VII".
9. CHANGE IN THE REGISTERED OFFICE:
During the year under review, the Board vide its resolution dated August 14, 2023
changed the registered office of company from" "Plot No 237/B, Shop No.4,
GIDC, Phase 11, Dared Jamnagar-361005, Gujarat, India" to "Plot No. 4009 &
4010, GIDC, Phase III, Dared Jamnagar-361004, Gujarat, India"
10. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS:
During the year, your Company has not changed its business or object and continues to
be in the same line of business as per main object of the Company.
11. SHARE CAPITAL AND CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL:
There were following changes in share capital of the Company during the year under
review and between the end of the financial year of the company to which the financial
statements relate and the date of the report.
Pursuant to proceedings of Postal Ballot dated March 29, 2024, the members of the
Company passed ordinary resolution to alter the capital clause of company pursuant to
Split of shares of the company - Alteration of Capital Clause of the Memorandum of
Association as under:
"The Authorized Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 16,00,00,0001- (Rupees Sixten
Crores Only) divied into 8,00,00,000 (Eight Crore) Equity Shares of Rs. 21- (Rupees Two
only) each. "
Further, the authorized share capital of the company was increased from Rs. 16,00,00,000/-
(Rupees Sixteen Crores Only) divided into 8,00,00,000 (Eight Crores) Equity Shares of
Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two Only) each to Rs.22,OO,OO,OOOI- (Rupees Twenty Two
Crores Only) divided into 11,00,00,000 (Eleven Crores Lakhs) Equity Shares ofRs. 2/- (Rupees
Two Only) each by creation of additional 3,00,00,000 (Three Crores) Equity Shares ofRs. 2/-
(Rupees Two Only) each on August 02,2024.
Further the Paid up capital of the Company was increased from Rs 10,56,79,4601- (Rupees
Ten Crores Fifty Six Lakhs Seventy nine Thousand Four Hundred and Sixty Only) to Rs. 21,13,58,920/-
(Rupees Twenty One Crore Thirteen Lakhs Fifty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty
Only) divided into 10,56,79,460 Equity shares ofRs. 02/- (Rupees Two Only) pursuant
to the issue of Bonus Shares to the members of the company.
12. BONUS SHARES
Furthermore, Board had issued and allotted 5,28,39,730 Bonus Shares to the existing
equity shareholders in the ratio of 1: 1 i.e. 1 (One) fully paid-up equity shares for
every 1 (One) existiug fully paid-up equity share held by the Members of the Company by
capitaliziug up to Rs 10,56,79,4601- (Rupees Ten Crores Fifty Six Lakhs Seventy
nine Thousand Four Hundred and Sixty Only) from the existing securities premium account
and free reserves of the Company with the approval of shareholders and Board of Directors.
13. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
Constitution of Board:
As on the date of this report, the Board comprises following Directors:
|
|
|
|
No. of Committee |
Name of Director |
Category Cum Designation |
Date of Appointment at current Term |
Total Director ship in Company |
in which Director is Members |
in which Director is Chairman |
Mr. Hitesh Pragaji bhai Dudhagara |
Chairman and Managing Director |
17102/2005 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Mr. Pragjibhai Meghjibhai Patel |
Whole-Time Director |
17102/2005 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Mrs. Ronak Hitesh Dudhagara |
Executive Director |
27102/2016 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
Mr. Dhruvik Bhandari |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
19/07/2023 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
Mr. Jignesh Sanghani |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
08/08/2023 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
Mr. Vishal Pansara |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
23/08/2023 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
1 Conunittee includes Audit Conunittee and Shareholders' Grievances Conunittee across
all Companies.
The following Directors were appointed and resigned as follows:
Sr. No Name of Director |
DIN |
Designation |
Date of Appoinhnent |
Date of Resignation |
1. Mr. Arvindbhai Maneklal Trivedi |
10292928 |
Additional (Non-Executive Independent) Director |
November 10,2023 |
- |
2. Mr. Vishal Pansara |
02230565 |
Additional (Non-Executive Independent) Director |
Angust 23. 2023 |
|
3. Mr. Kaushik Dudhagara |
08243377 |
Non- Executive Independent Director |
- |
Augnst 07. 2023 |
4. Mr. Dhruvik Bhanderi |
10019613 |
Non- Executive Independent Director |
- |
July 19. 2023 |
5. Mr. Jignesh Sanghani |
10263600 |
Non- Executive Independent Director |
|
Augnst 08. 2023 |
The composition of Board complies with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013
("Act"). Further, in pursuance of Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), the
Company is exempted from requirement of having composition of Board as per Regulation 17
of Listing Regulations. None of the Directors of the Company is disqualified for being
appointed as Director as specified in Section 164 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013.
14. BOARD MEETING
Regular meetings of the Board are held at least once in a quarter. The Board of the
Company regularly meets to discuss various Business opporhmities. Additional Board
meetings were convened, as and when requires discussing and deciding on various business
policies, strategies and other businesses.
During the year under review, Board of Directors of the Company met 12 (Twelve) times
on May 02, 2023, May 23, 2023, June 08, 2023, July 19, 2023, August 08,2023, August 14,
2023 August 23,2023, November 10, 2023, November 17, 2023, January 04, 2024, February 06,
2024 and February 26, 2024.
The details of the attendance of each Director at the Board Meetings are given below:
Name of Director |
Date of Original Appointment |
Date of Cessation |
Number of Board Meetings Eligible to attend |
Number of Board Meetings attended |
Mr. Hitesh Dudhagara |
May 02, 2023 |
- |
12 |
12 |
Mr. Pr.agjibhai Patel |
February 17, 2005 |
- |
12 |
12 |
Ms. Ronak Dudhagara |
February 27, 2016 |
- |
12 |
12 |
Mr. Kaushik Dudhagara |
December 31, 2018 |
August 07, 2023 |
04 |
04 |
Mr. Sandip Pandya |
November 22, 2022 |
July 18, 2023 |
03 |
03 |
Mr. Dhruvik Bhandari |
July 19, 2023 |
- |
08 |
08 |
Mr. Jignesh Sanghani |
August 08, 2023 |
- |
07 |
07 |
Mr. Vishal Pansara |
August 23, 2023 |
- |
05 04 |
05 04 |
Mr. Arvindbhai Maneklal Trivedi |
November 10,2023 |
|
|
|
The gap between two consecutive meetings was not more than one hlllldred and twenty
days as provided in section 173 of the Act
Retirement by Rotation of the Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of
Association of the Company, Mr. Pragjibhai Meghjibhai Patel (DIN: 00414510), Executive
Director of the Company, retires by rotation and offers himself for reappointment. The
brief resume of Mr. Pragjibhai Meghjibhai Patel, the nature of his expertise in specific
fimctional areas, names of the companies in which he has held directorships, her
shareholding etc. are furnished in the Annexure - A to the notice of the ensuing
AGM.
Independent Directors:
In terms of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there llllder, As on
31 ot March 2024, the Company has four Non-Promoter Non- Executive Independent Directors
in line with the act. The Company has received necessary declaration from each Independent
Director llllder Section 149 (7) of the Companies Act, 2013 that they meet the criteria of
independence laid down in Section 149 (6) of the Act. Further, all the Independent
Directors of the Company have registered themselves in the Independent Director Data Bank.
A separate meeting of Independent Directors was held on March 25, 2024 to review the
performance of Non-Independent Directors and Board as whole and performance of Chairperson
of the Company including assessment of quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of
information between Company management and Board.
Key Managerial Personnel:
As on date of report, following are the Key Managerial PersoIlllel of the Company:
Name |
Designation |
Mr. Hitesh Pragajibhai Dudhagara |
Managing Director |
Ms. Hetal Prakash Vachhani |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
Mr. Hiren Jamanbhai Patoriya |
Chief Financial Officer |
15. BOARD DIVERSITY AND EVALUATION:
The Company recognizes and embraces the importance of a diverse board in overall
success. We believe that a truly diverse board will leverage differences in thought,
perspective, knowledge, skill, regional and industry experience, cultural and geographical
background, age, ethnicity, race and gender that will help us retain our competitive
advantage.
Pursuant to provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made there llllder, SEBI
Listing Regulations and Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by Securities and
Exchange Board of India on January OS, 2017, The Board of Directors has carried out an
annual evaluation of its own performance, performance of Individual Directors, Board
Conunittee including the Chairman of the Board on the basis of composition and structure,
attendance, contribution, effectiveness of process, information, fimctions and various
criteria as reconunended by Nomination and Remlllleration Conunittee. The evaluation of
the working of the Board, its conunittees, experience and expertise, performance of
specific duties and obligations etc. were carned out. The Directors expressed their
satisfaction with the evaluation process and outcome.
The performance of each of the Non-Independent Directors (including the Chairman) was
also evaluated by the Independent Directors at the separate meeting held between the
Independent Directors of the Company on March 25,2024.
16. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
The Board of Directors has carned out an annual evaluation of its own performance board
conunittees and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act.
The performance of the board was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from all
the directors on the basis of the criteria such as the board composition and structure
effectiveness of board processes information and fimctioning etc.
The performance of the conunittees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from
the conunittee members on the basis of the criteria such as the composition of
conunittees, effectiveness of conunittee meetings etc.
The Board and the Nomination and Remlllleration Conunittee reviewed the performance of
the individual Directors on the basis of the criteria such as the contribution of the
individual Director to the Board and Conunittee Meetings like preparedness on the issues
to be discussed meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings etc. In
addition, the chairman was also evaluated on the key aspects of his role.
17. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuantto section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the board of directors, to the
best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
a) In preparation of annual accollllts for the year ended March 31, 2024, the
applicable accollllting standards have been followed and that no material departures have
been made from the same;
b) The Directors had selected such accollllting 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
profit of the Company for that year;
c) The Directors had 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 Directors had prepared the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2024 on
going concern basis.
e) The Directors had laid down the internal financial controls to be followed by the
Company and that such Internal Financial Controls are adequate and were operating
effectively; and
f) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of
all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
18. COMMITTEES OF BOARD
The Board of Directors, in line with the requirement of the act, has formed various
committees, details of which are given herellllder.
A. Audit Committee:
The Company has formed audit conunittee in line with the provisions Section 177 of the
Companies Act, 2013. Audit Conunittee meeting is generally held for the purpose of
recommending the quarterly and yearly result. Additional meeting is held for the purpose
of reviewing the specific item included in terms of reference of the Conunittee.
During the year under review, Audit Committee met 06 (Six) times viz on May 02, 2023,
May 23, 2023, June 01 2023, August 082023, November 10, 2023, February 06, 2024
The composition of the Conunittee and the details of meetings attended by its members
are given below:
|
|
|
Number of meetings during the financial year 2023-24 |
Name |
Category |
Designation |
Eligible to attend |
Attended |
Mr. Kaushik Dudhagara * |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman* |
3 |
3 |
Mr. Pragjibhai Patel |
Whole-time Director |
Member |
6 |
6 |
Mr. Sandip Pandya * |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
3 |
3 |
Mr. Dluuvik Bhanderi* |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman* |
3 |
3 |
Mr. Jignesh Sanghani * |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
2 |
2 |
Further, Mr. Kaushik Dudhagara resigned on August 07, 2023 and Mr. Dluuvik
Bhanderi was admitted as member of the conunittee on on July 19, 2023 and designated as
Chairman of Audit Committee w.e.f August 08, 2023
Mr. Sandip Pandya resigned on July 18, 2023
Mr. Jignesh Sanghani was admitted as member of Audit Conunittee on August 08,
2023.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company are invited in the meeting of the Conunittee
wherever requires. Chief Financial Officer of the Company is a regular invitee at the
Meeting.
Recommendations of Audit Conunittee have been accepted by the Board wherever/whenever
given.
Vigil Mechanism:
The Company has established a vigil mechanism and accordingly framed a Whistle Blower
Policy. The policy enables the employees to report to the management instances of
unethical behavior actual or suspected fraud or violation of Company's Code of Conduct.
Further the mechanism adopted by the Company encourages the Whistle Blower to report
genuine concerns or grievances and provide for adequate safe guards against victimization
of the Whistle Blower who avails of such mechanism and also provides for direct access to
the Chairman of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases. The fimctioning of vigil
mechanism is reviewed by the Audit Conunittee from time to time. None of the Whistle
blowers has been denied access to the Audit Conunittee of the Board. The Whistle Blower
Policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company https:!/smayking.co.ini
B. Stakeholder's Grievance & Relationship Committee:
The Company has constituted Stakeholder's Grievance & Relationship Conunittee
mainly to focus on the redressal of Shareholders' / Investors' Grievances, if any, like
Transfer / Transmission / De-mat of Shares; Loss of Share Certificates; Non-receipt of
Annual Report; Dividend Warrants; etc. During the year under review, Stakeholder's
Grievance & Relationship Committee met 01 (One) times viz on May 23, 2023.
The composition of the Conunittee and the details of meetings attended by its members
are given below:
|
|
|
Number of meetings during the financial year 20c23-24 |
Name |
Category |
Designation |
Eligible to attend |
Attended |
Mr. Kaushik Dudhagara * |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman |
1 |
1 |
Mrs. Ronak Dudhagara |
Executive Director |
Member |
1 |
1 |
Mr. Sandip Pandya * |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
1 |
1 |
Mr. Dlnuvik Bhanderi * |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
0 |
0 |
Mr. Jignesh Sanghani * |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman* |
0 |
0 |
Mr. Kaushik Dudhagara resigned on August 07, 2023 and Mr. Jignesh Sanghani was
designated as Chairman of Stakeholder's Relationship Conunittee w.e.f August 08, 2023
Mr. Sandip Pandya resigned on July 18, 2023.
Mr. Dlnuvik Bhanderi was admitted as member of Stakeholder's Relationship
Conunittee on July 19, 2023.
During the year, the Company had not received any complaints from the Shareholders.
There was no complaint pending as on March 31,2024.
C. Nomination and Remuneration Committee:
The Company has formed Nomination and Remlllleration committee in line with the
provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. Nomination and Remlllleration
Conunittee meetings are generally held for identifying the persons who are qualified to
become Directors and may be appointed in senior management and reconunending their
appointments and removal.
During the year llllder review, Nomination and Remuneration Conunittee met 05 (Five)
times viz on May 232023, July 19 2023, August 08 2023, November 10 2023 and November 17
2023.
The composition of the Conunittee and the details of meetings attended by its members
are given below:
|
|
|
Number of meetings during the financial year 2023-24 |
Name |
Category |
Designation |
Eligible to attend |
Attended |
Mr. Kaushik Dudhagara * |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
2 |
2 |
Mr. Vishal Pansara |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
2 |
2 |
Mr. Sandip Pandya * |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
1 |
1 |
Mr. Dlnuvik Bhanderi* |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman* |
3 |
3 |
Mr. Jignesh Sanghani * |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
2 |
2 |
Mr. Sandip Pandya resigned on July 18, 2023 and Mr. Dlnuvik Bhanderi were
admitted as member of Nomination and Remlllleration Conunittee on July 19, 2023 and
Designated as Chairman of the conunittee w.e.f August 08,2023.
Further, Mr. Kaushik Dudhagara resigned on August 07, 2023 and Mr. Jignesh
Sanghani was admitted as member of
Nomination and Remuneration Committee on August 08,2023.
Mr. Vishal Pansara was admitted as member of Nomination and Remuneration
Conunittee w.e.f August 23,2023.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy:
Nomination and Remuneration Policy in the Company is designed to create a high
performance culture. It enables the Company to attract motivated and retained manpower in
competitive market, and to harmonize the aspirations of human resources consistent with
the goals of the Company. The Company pays remuneration by way of salary, benefits,
perquisites and allowances to its Executive Directors and Key Managerial PersoIlllel.
Annual increments are decided by the Nomination and Remlllleration Committee within the
salary scale approved by the members and are effective from April 1, of each year. The
Nomination and Remlllleration Policy, as adopted by the Board of Directors, is placed on
the website of the Company at https://sprayking.co.in!
19. AUDITORS:
i. Statutory Auditors:
The Board of Directors of the Company, Mis. BB. Gusani & Associates,
Chartered Accolllltants (Firm Registration No. l40785W),be and are hereby appointed as the
Statutory Auditors of the Company for term of five consecutive years, who shall hold
office from the conclusion of this 19th Annual General Meeting till the
conclusion of the 24th Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2028.
ii. Secretarial Auditor:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies
(Appointment and Remlllleration of Managerial PersoIlllel) Rules, 2014, the Company has
appointed Mis M Mayuri Rupareliya & Associates., Practicing Company
Secretaries, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the F.Y. 2023-24. The
Secretarial Audit Report for F.Y. 2023-24 is annexed herewith as "Annexure
I".
iii. Cost Auditor:
The Company does not fan within the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act.
2013. as read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014. Therefore, the
maintenance of cost records and the applicability of cost audits, as specified by the
Central Government under Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, are not applicable to the
Company.
iv. Internal Auditor:
The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and pursuant
to the provisions of section 138 of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014, has reappointed Mis Shreyas C Seth & Associates as the Internal Auditors of your
Company for the financial year 2023-24. The Internal Auditor conducts the internal audit
of the functions and operations of the Company and reports to the Audit Committee and
Board.
20. REMUNERATION OF DIRECTOR:
The details of remlllleration paid during the Financial Year 2023-24 to Directors of
the Company is provided in Form MGT-7 available on website of the company at
www.smayking.com
21. INTERNAL AUDIT & CONTROLS:
Pursuant to provisions of Section 138 read with rules made there llllder, the Board has
appointed 1.1Is Shreyas C Seth & Associates, Chartered Accolllltants, as an Internal
Auditors of the Company to check the internal controls and fimctioning of the activities
and reconunend ways of improvement. The Internal Audit is carried out on half yearly
basis; the report is placed in the Audit Conunittee Meeting and the Board Meeting for
their consideration and direction.
The Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements as designed and
implemented by the Company are adequate. During the year under review, no material or
serious observation has been received from the Internal Auditors of the Company for
inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems
established and maintained by the Company, work performed by the internal, statutory and
secretarial auditors and external consultants and the reviews performed by management and
the relevant board committees, including the audit conunittee, the board is of the opinion
that the Company's internal financial controls were adequate and effective during the
financial year 2023-24.
22. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION
The information required under Section 197 & Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment
and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given below.
a) The median remuneration of employees of the Company during the financial year is Rs.
4.2 Lakhs. b) Percentage increase/decrease in the median remuneration of employees in the
financial year 2023-24: NA
c) Number of permanent employees on the rolls of the Company as on March 31, 2024: 7.
d) It is hereby affirmed that the remuneration paid during the year is as per the
Remuneration policy of the Company. e) There is no employee covered under the provisions
of section 197(14) of the Companies Act, 2013.
There was no employee in the Company who drew remuneration ofRs. 1,00,00,000/ - per
annum during the period under review. Hence, the Company is not required to disclose any
information as per Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration) Rules, 2014.
23. LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES:
The Company is listed on BSE. It has paid the Annual Listing Fees for the year 2024-25
to BSE Limited.
24. DEPOSIT:
The company has not accepted any deposits from the public. Hence, the directives issued
by the Reserve Bank of India & the Provision of Section 73 to 76 of the Company Act,
2013 or any other relevant provisions of the Act and the Rules there under are not
applicable.
25. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, INVESTMENTS & SECURITY:
Details of Loans, Guarantees, Investments and Security covered under the provisions of
Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statement.
26. SUBSIDIARIES ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE OF THE COMPANY:
During the year under review the Narmada Brass Industries Limited has become subsidiary
of the company and the Company does not have any Associate and Joint Venture Company.
27. CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
The Company has entered in to transactions within the meaning of section 188 and
Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) rules, 2014 with its related parties during
the year ended on 31st March, 2024. However, the disclosure of transactions with related
party for the year, as per Accounting Standard - 18 Related Party Disclosures is given in
Note to accounts of the Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2024.
Further, prior omnibus approval of the Audit Conunittee is obtained on yearly basis for
the transactions which are of a foreseen and repetitive nature. The transactions entered
into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted were placed before the Audit Conunittee
and the Board of Directors for their approval on quarterly basis.
The details of transactions/contracts/arrangements referred to in Section 188(1) of
Companies Act, 2013 are furnished in Form AOC-2 and is attached as "ANNEXURE
VI" and forms part of this Report
The Policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board of Directors is
available on the website of the Company at https://sprayking.co.in!
There were no materially significant transactions with the related parties during the
FY which were in conflict with the interest of the Company.
28. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS OF ICSI:
The Company is in compliance with the Secretarial Standard on Meetings of the Board of
Directors (SS-l) and General Meeting (SS-2) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries
of India and approved by the Central Government.
29. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92 of the Act and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and
Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return is available on the website of the Company
at https:!/sprayking.co.in!
30. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT:
There have been no material changes and conunitments, which affect the financial
position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the FY and the date of this
Report.
31. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS:
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or
tribunals which impact the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
32. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company does not fall under the criteria laid under the provisions of Section 135
of the Act and rules framed there under. Therefore, the provisions of Corporate Social
Responsibility are not applicable to the Company.
33. SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE:
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the Requirements
of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition
&Redressal) Act, 2013 and an Internal Complaints Committee has been set up to redress
complaints received regarding Sexual Harassment at workplace, with a mechanism oflodging
& redress the complaints. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees,
etc.) are covered under this policy.
Our Directors further state that pursuant to the requirements of Section 22 of Sexual
Harassment of Women at Work place (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 read
with Rules there under, the Company has not received any complaint of sexual harassment
during the year under review.
34. ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
A. Conservation of energy-
i.) The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy:
Company ensures that the operations are conducted in the manner whereby optimum
utilization and maximum possible savings of energy is achieved. ii.) The steps taken by
the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy:
No alternate source has been adopted. iii.) The capital investment on energy
conservation equipment:
No specific investment has been made in reduction in energy consumption.
B. Technology absorption-
i.) The effort made towards technology absorption: Not Applicable. ii.) The
benefit derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import
substitution: Not Applicable iii.) in case of imported technology (imported during
the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year) -a. The
details of technology imported: Nil. b. The year of import: Not Applicable. c.
Whether the technology has been fully absorbed: Not Applicable. d. Ifnot fully
absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof: Not
Applicable. iv.) The expenditure incurred on Research and Development: Nil
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings & Expenditure:
i.) Details of Foreign Exchange Earnings: Rs. 759 (Rs. in lacs) ii.) Details of Foreign
Exchange Expenditure: Rs. 386.84 (Rs. in lacs)
35. RISK MANAGEMENT:
A well-defined risk management mechanism covering the risk mapping and trend analysis
risk exposure potential impact and risk mitigation process is in place. The objective of
the mechanism is to minimize the impact of risks identified and taking advance actions to
mitigate it. The mechanism works on the principles of probability of occurrence and impact
if triggered. A detailed exercise is being carried out to identify evaluate monitor and
manage both business and non-business risks.
36. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Company has adequate and efficient internal and external control system, which
provides protection to all its assets against loss from unauthorized use and ensures
correct reporting of transactions. The internal control systems are further supplemented
by internal audits carried out by the respective Internal Auditors of the Company and
Periodical review by the management. The Company has put in place proper controls, which
are reviewed at regular intervals to ensure that transactions are properly authorized,
correctly reported and assets are safeguarded.
37. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Pursuant to SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the report on Corporate Governance during
the period llllder review with the Certificate issued by Mis M Mayuri Rupareliya
& Associates., Practicing Company Secretaries, on compliance in this regards forms
part of this Annual Report.
38. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
In terms of Regulation 34, and Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 a review of the performance of the Company, for the year
llllder review, Management Discussion and Analysis Report, is presented in a separate
section forming part of this Annual Report.
39. STATUTORY AUDITOR AND THEIR REPORT:
The Board of Directors of the Company, Mis. BB. Gusani & Associates,
Chartered Accolllltants (Firm Registration No. l40785W),be and are hereby appointed as the
Statutory Auditors of the Company for term of five consecutive years, who shall hold
office from the conclusion of this 19th Annual General Meeting till the
conclusion of the 24th Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2028. The Notes to
the financial statements referred in the Auditors Report are self-explanatory and
therefore do not call for any conunents llllder Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
The Auditors' Report is enclosed with the financial statements in this Annual Report.
40. REPORTING OF FRAUD:
The Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as specified llllder Section
143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
41. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR AND THEIR REPORT:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with The Companies
(Appointment and Remlllleration of Managerial PersoIlllel) Rules, 2014, your Company has
appointed Mis. M Mayuri Rupareliya & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary,
Janmagar to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2023-24.
The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as Annexure -II to this Report.
42. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:
In compliance with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended, the Company has formulated
and adopted the revised "Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading"
('The Insider Trading Code"). The object of the Insider Trading Code is to set
framework, rules and procedures which all concerned persons should follow, while trading
in listed or proposed to be listed securities of the Company. During the year, the Company
has also adopted the Code of Practice and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished
Price Sensitive Information ('The Code") in line with the SEBI (Prohibition of
Insider Trading) Amendment Regulations, 2018. The Code is available on the Company's
website www.sprayking.co.in.
43. POLICIES AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS:
In terms of provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 the Company has adopted following
policies which are available on its website www.sprayking.co.in.
44. WEBSITE:
As per Regulation 46 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations 2015 the Company has maintained a fimctional website namely
www.sprayking.co.in containing basic information about the Company.
The website of the Company is containing information like Policies, Shareholding
Pattern, Financial and information of the designated officials of the Company who are
responsible for assisting and handling investor grievances for the benefit of all
stakeholders of the Company etc.
45. GENERAL
There were no transactions with respect to following matters during the year:
1. There are no proceedings pending llllder the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
2. There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution
46. CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
Statements in this Annual Report, particularly those which relate to Management
Discussion and Analysis describing the Company's objectives, projections, estimates and
expectations may constitute 'forward looking statements' within the meaning of applicable
laws and regulations. Actual results might differ materially from those either expressed
or implied in the statement depending on the circumstances.
47. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for significant
contributions made by the employees at all levels through their dedication, hard work and
conunitrnent, enabling the Company to achieve good performance during the year llllder
reVIew.
Your Directors also take this opporhmity to place on record the valuable co-operation
and support extended by the banks, government, business associates and the shareholders
for their continued confidence reposed in the Company and look forward to having the same
support in all future endeavors.
Plot No. 4009 & 4010, GIDC, Phase III, Dared |
By order of the Board of Directors |
Jamnagar, Gujarat, 361004 |
For, SPRAYKING LIMITED |
Tel No. +91-9328377772, 9328427772 |
(Formerly known as Spray king Agro Equipment Limited) |
Email: csspraykingagro@gmail.com |
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Web: www.sprayking.co.in |
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Hitesh Dudhagara |
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Managing Director |
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DIN: 00414604 |
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Place: Jamnagar |
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Date: OSth September 2024 |
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