Director's Report


Deep Industries Ltd
BSE Code 543288 ISIN Demat INE0FHS01024 Book Value (₹) 189.30 NSE Symbol DEEPINDS Div & Yield % 0.63 Market Cap ( Cr.) 1,867.84 P/E * 19.61 EPS * 14.88 Face Value (₹) 5
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To

The Members

DEEP INDUSTRIES LIMITED (Formerly known as Deep CH4 Limited)

Ahmedabad

Dear Members,

Your Directors are pleased to present the 16th Annual Report of the Company along with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended on March 31, 2022.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

The Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as defined the Companies Act, 2013, read with rules made there under. The financial performance of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2022, is summarised below:

(' In Lakhs)

Particulars

Standalone

Consolidated

2021-22 2020-21 2021-22 2020-21
Revenue from Operations 27156.68 17845.14 32162.90 19370.55
Other Income 1036.39 673.03 463.77 655.13
Total Revenue 28193.07 18518.17 32626.67 20025.68
Total Expenses 19456.06 19691.85 23556.44 21031.31
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax 8737.01 (1173.68) 9070.23 (1005.62)
Less: Tax Expenses 1802.86 (7489.51) 1830.42 (7485.95)
Profit/(Loss) for the Year 6934.15 6315.83 7239.81 6480.32
Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) for the year 4.49 0.45 4.49 0.45
Total Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) for the year 6938.64 6316.28 7244.30 6480.78
Earning per Equity Share (Basic and Diluted) 21.67 19.74 22.62 20.25

OPERATIONS Performance of Company:

During the year under review, the Company's Standalone revenues from operations was increased to ' 27156.68 Lakhs as compared to ' 17845.14 Lakhs in the previous year, while Consolidated revenues from operations was increased to ' 32162.90 Lakhs as compared to ' 19370.55 Lakhs in the previous year and your Directors are pleased to announce that after a challenging period of Covid-19 pandemic, your company is back on a strong growth track. Deep Industries has booked highest ever revenue on consolidated basis in financial year 2021-22. The Company has grown up to be a "One Stop Solution" provider for every need in Oil and Gas field operations by providing various equipment and services under rental and chartered- hire basis.

The Company's Standalone net profit was increased to ' 6934.15 Lakhs as compared to ' 6315.83 Lakhs in the previous year. Your Directors assure the stakeholders of the Company to continue their efforts and enhance the overall performance of the Company in the coming financial years.

Performance of Subsidiaries:

As on March 31, 2022, Deep Industries Limited (Formerly known as Deep CH4 Limited) has four (4) Subsidiaries Companies out of which Deep International DMCC, is registered in Dubai, UAE and three Companies i.e. Raas Equipment Private Limited, Deep Onshore Drilling Services Private Limited and Deep Onshore Services Private Limited, are registered in India.

a. Deep International DMCC, Subsidiary Company in which the Company holds 100% Equity Share Capital and the Company is providing similar Oil and Gas filed Services across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Deep International DMCC has recorded revenue of ' 3148.85 Lakhs and has made Profit of ' 224.61 Lakhs for the year ended on March 31, 2022.

b. Raas Equipment Private Limited, Subsidiary Company in which the Company holds 80% Equity Share Capital and during the year, Raas Equipment Private Limited has recorded revenue of ' 1910.71 Lakhs and has made Profit of ' 135.02 Lakhs for the year ended on March 31,2022. Raas Equipment Private Limited has the capability to manufacture Booster

Compressor Packages of 22 kw 37 kw which are highly efficient, low noise and optimally designed. The Booster compressors are in full compliance with regulatory requirements and PESO specification.

c. Deep Onshore Services Private Limited, Subsidiary Company in which the Company holds 100% Equity Share Capital and during the year, Deep Onshore Service Private Limited has no revenue during the year.

d. Deep Onshore Drilling Services Private Limited, Subsidiary Company in which the Company holds 74% Equity Share Capital and during the year, Deep Onshore Drilling Private Limited has earned total revenue of ' 0.03 Lakhs.

Further, the Audited Financial Statements of the Subsidiaries are available on Company's website www.deepindustries.com.

DIVIDEND

During the year under review, the Company has declared Interim Dividends of ' 1.40 per equity shares involving a cash outflow of ' 448 Lakhs. Further, your Company is pleased to recommend a Final Dividend of ' 1.85 per equity shares, for the year ended on March 31, 2022, subject to approval of Shareholders at ensuing 16th Annual General Meeting. The said dividend if approved would result in a cash outflow of ' 592 Lakhs. Thus, the Total Dividend for financial year 2021-22 would amount to ' 3.25 per equity shares and would involve a total cash outflow of ' 1040 Lakhs.

The Dividend Distribution Policy as required in terms of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is available on the website of the Company i.e. www.deepindustries.com.

RESERVES

The Board has not transferred any amount to General Reserves in the financial year 2021-22, however an amount of ' 6934.15 Lakhs is retained as surplus in the Statement of profit and Loss of Standalone financials.

SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANY:

As on March 31, 2022, your Company has four (4) Subsidiaries. There are no Company which has become or ceased to be Company's Subsidiaries, Joint Venture and Associate Company.

A statement containing the salient features of the financial statement of Subsidiaries in Form AOC-1 as per Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under is attached to the financial statements and therefore not repeated in this Report to avoid duplication.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with relevant Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, which forms part of this report.

MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATES AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT

There are no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which occurred between the end of financial year and the date of this Report, except as stated specifically in this Report.

CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY

There has been no change in nature of business of the Company, during the year under review.

DEPOSITS

The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits from the public within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 during the financial year.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

During the year under review, the Company has granted advances and made an investment under the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company has not given any loan. The details of Loans, Guarantees and Investment made are given in the Notes to the Financial Statements, which forms part of this Report.

ANNUAL RETURN

The Annual Return of the Company as on March 31, 2022 is available on the website of the Company i.e. www.deepindustries.com pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 read with Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under.

BOARD MEETINGS

During the year, Six (6) meetings of the Board of Directors were held, as required under the Companies Act, 2013. Further the Company has also passed 3 resolutions via circulation respectively on the following dates July 01, 2021, October 07, 2021 and March 31, 2022. The details of the number of Board meetings held and attendance of Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.

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

DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

Appointment:

The Board of Directors on recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee appointed Mr. Rohan Shah, CFO as Whole Time Director (Finance) and Mrs. Shaily Dedhia as Non - Executive Independent Director with effect from June 24, 2021 for a period of Five (5) years. Further both appointments have been approved by the Members of the Company in members' meeting held on September 16, 2021.

Retirement by Rotation:

In accordance with the Articles of Association and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Rupesh Savla, Managing Director of the Company retires by rotation at the this Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends his re-appointment for the approval of the Shareholders of the Company.

Cessation:

Mrs. Renuka Upadhyay has resigned from the post of Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company with effect from May 11,2021 and Mr. Dharen Savla has resigned from the post of Whole Time Director of the Company with effect from June 24, 2021.

There was no change in the composition of the Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel during the year under review, except as stated above.

DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of Section 134 (3)(c) and Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors confirms that to the best of its knowledge and belief:

a. In the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2022, the applicable accounting standards had been followed and there are no material departures;

b. The directors 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 financial year and of the profit of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2022;

c. The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of 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 financial year ended March 31, 2022 on a going concern basis;

e. The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial

controls are adequate and are 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.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Board of Director has constituted Audit Committee pursuant to the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules framed there under and SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The details of the composition of the Audit Committee and other various Committee(s), including Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholder's Relationship Committee, the number of meetings held and attendance of the committee members are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.

DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

All the Independent Directors of the Company have given their declarations to the Company under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 25(8) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015

that they meet the criteria of independence as provided under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015. They have further declared that they are not debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as directors of companies by the SEBI /Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority. The terms and conditions of the appointment of Independent Directors have been disclosed on the website of the Company www.deepindustries.com.

In the opinion of Board, all the Independent Directors are persons of integrity and possess relevant expertise and experience including the proficiency.

FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

In compliance with the requirements of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has formulated a policy to familiarize the Independent Directors with the Company and the details of Familiarization Program are provided in the Corporate Governance Report and also available on the website of the Company www.deepindustries.com.

ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARD PERFORMANCE AND PERFORMANCE OF ITS COMMITTEES AND OF DIRECTORS

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made there under, the Board has carried the evaluation of performance of Individual Directors including Independent Directors, Board as Whole and its Committees and performance of the Chairman of the Board, on the basis of Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Competency, Structure of Board, Regularity of meetings, Contribution and Integrity, Independence, Independent views and judgment, Evaluation of Risk and various other criteria as recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process and outcome.

NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY

A Nomination and Remuneration Policy has been formulated pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management is available on the website of the Company www.deepindustries.com.

RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY OF THE COMPANY

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. Therefore, the Company has put in place a Risk Management Policy primarily focusing on identification, assessment, communication and management of risk in a cost effective manner - a holistic approach to managing risk and the policy is available on website of the Company www.deepindustries.com.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES

The Company has a Policy on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the same has been available on website of the Company www.deepindustries.com. The Annual Report on CSR activities in terms of the requirements of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is annexed as Annexure - A, which forms part of this Report.

The details of the composition of the CSR committees, the number of meetings held and attendance of the committee members are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.

PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES

During the year under review, all the related party transactions were in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis. Therefore, the disclosure in Form AOC-2 pursuant to compliance of Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not required. There were no materially significant related party transactions with any of the related parties that may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.

The disclosures as required are provided in IND-AS in relation to transactions with related parties which are forming the part of the notes to financial statement. The policy on Related Party Transaction is available on the website of the Company www.deepindustries.com and the weblink of the same is as follows: https://www.deepindustries.com/policies.html

INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY

The details on Internal Financial Control systems and their adequacy are provided in Management Discussion and Analysis, which forms part of this report.

AUDITORS

A. Statutory Auditors

M/s Dhirubhai Shah & Co LLP (FRN: 102511W/W100298), Chartered Accountants, were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for the period of five (5) years from the conclusion of the 12th Annual General Meeting to hold office till the conclusion of the 17th Annual General Meeting of the Company.

The Auditors' Report for financial year 2021-22 forms part of this Annual Report and do not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.

Further, M/s Dhirubhai Shah & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants have tendered their resignation vide letter dated August 5, 2022 from position of the Statutory Auditor of the Company w.e.f. August 8, 2022 and the Company has submitted intimation to Stock Exchanges for Resignation of Auditors.

The Board has filled casual vacancy for financial year 2022-23 caused due to resignation of M/s Dhirubhai Shah & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants from position of Statutory Auditors of the Company by appointing M/s Mahendra N. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountant (Firm Registration No 105775W), as Statutory Auditors of the Company and subject to approval of Shareholders at ensuing 16th Annual General Meeting. In pursuance to the recommendation received from Audit Committee of the Company, the Board has also recommended appointment of M/s Mahendra N. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountant (Firm Registration No 105775W) for period of 5 years from conclusion of 16th Annual General Meeting.

M/s Mahendra N. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountant (Firm Registration No 105775W) have submitted their consent to act as the Statutory Auditors of the Company along with their eligibility letter confirming that they are eligible for appointment as a Statutory Auditors of the Company and have not been disqualified in any manner from continuing as Statutory Auditors and their appointment meets the requirement of Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013. The remuneration payable to the Statutory Auditor shall be determined by the Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee.

B. Secretarial Auditors

Pursuant to the provision of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. Shilpi Thapar & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, Ahmedabad, in the Board of Directors' meeting held on June 24, 2021, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2021-22. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31,2022 is annexed herewith as Annexure - B, which forms part of this report.

The Secretarial Audit Report for the year ended on March 31, 2022 does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks which requires the clarification of the Management of the Company.

Further, the Board has appointed Mr. Ravi Kapoor, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. 2587 & Certificate of Practice No. 2407) and Proprietor of M/s. Ravi Kapoor & Associates as Secretarial Auditors of the Company to carry out Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2022-23 pursuant to the provision of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.

C. Internal Auditors

Pursuant to the provision of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. Manubhai & Shah LLP, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 106041W/W100136), Chartered Accountants as Internal Auditor in the place of M/s. R.R. Khandol & Co. (FRN: 0112488W), Chartered Accountants in the Board of Directors' meeting held on June 24, 2021, to conduct Internal Audit for the financial year 2021-22.

REPORTING OF FRAUD BY AUDITORS

There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Auditors u/s 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules framed there under either to the Company or to the Central Government.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

In line with the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Reports and Accounts are being sent to the shareholders through electronic mode excluding the information required under Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. The same is open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company. Copies of this statement may be obtained by the members by writing to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company.

The statement containing information as required under the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith as Annexure - C and forms part of this report.

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

The Information pertaining to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and outgo as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed as Annexure - D, which forms part of this report.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the as required under Regulation 34 and Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed herewith as Annexure - E, which forms part of this report.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

As required under Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, a report on Corporate Governance for the financial year ended March 31, 2022 along with Certificate from Practicing Company Secretary confirming compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance is annexed herewith as Annexure - F, which forms part of this report.

COST AUDITORS AND RECORDS

In terms of the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, the Company is not required to maintain the Cost Records and Cost Accounts. Hence, the appointment of Cost Auditors is not applicable to the Company.

VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Company has adopted Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower policy to provide a formal mechanism for the directors and employees to disclose their concerns and grievances on unethical behavior and improper/illegal practices and wrongful conduct taking place in the Company for appropriate action. Through this mechanism, the Company provides necessary safeguards to all such persons for making sheltered disclosures in good faith. It is hereby affirmed that no personnel have been denied access to the Audit Committee. The Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower policy has been placed on the website of the Company www.deepindustries.com.

POLICY ON DETERMINATION OF MATERIALITY OF EVENT/INFORMATION:

The Company has adopted Policy for determining materiality of Events/Disclosures that mandates the Company to disclose any of the events or information which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors of the Company is material in the terms of requirement of Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, which is available on the website of the Company www.deepindustries.com.

DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS OF THE COMPANY.

There were no significant and material orders issued against the Company by any regulating authority or court or tribunal during the year that could affect the going concern status and Company's operation in future.

INSURANCE

All movable properties as owned by the Company continued to be adequately insured against risks.

DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company has constituted Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace in line with the requirements of the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and rules made there under. The Company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment.

Your Directors state that during the year under review, there were no complaints relating to sexual harassment nor any cases filed pursuant to the said Act.

GENERAL DISCLOSURE

Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:

a. Provision of money by company for purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees.

b. Issue of sweat equity shares.

c. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as dividend, voting or otherwise.

d. Issue of employee stock options scheme.

e. There was no application made or proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year.

f. There has been no instance of valuation done for settlement or for taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions. WEBSITE OF YOUR COMPANY

Your Company maintains a website www.deepindustries.com where detailed information of the Company and specified details in terms of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 has been provided.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Your Directors places on record their sincere thanks to the Customers, Vendors, Stakeholders, Banks, Regulatory Bodies, Financial Institutions and other Business Associates who have extended their valuable sustained support and encouragement during the year under review.

Your Directors take this opportunity to recognize and place on record their gratitude and appreciation for the commitment displayed by all executives, officers and staff at all levels of the Company. We look forward for the continued support of every stakeholder in the future.

For and on behalf of the Board
Paras Savla
Date : August 8, 2022 Chairman & Managing Director
Place : Ahmedabad DIN:00145639