Your directors have pleasure in presenting their 40th Annual Report on the business and operations of theCompany and the Audited Accounts of your Company for the Financial Year ended March 31,2024.
(Amount in Lakhs exceDt for EPS)
Particulars
For theFinancial yearended on 31stMarch, 2024
For theFinancial yearended on 31stMarch, 2023
Revenue from operations
15208.29
21016.27
Other Income
129.44
182.00
Total Income
15337.73
21198.27
Increase/Decrease in WIP and Finished Goods
2854.33
2283.39
Profit/Loss before Depreciation, Finance Cost and Taxes
(154.37)
209.89
Financial Charges
260.32
345.43
Depreciation
360.24
352.62
Profit / Loss before tax
(774.93)
(488.16)
Profit/Loss after Tax
(544.83)
74.53
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax
3.05
2.32
Total Comprehensive Income
(541.78)
76.85
Earnings per Equity share of Rs. 5/- Basic (Rs.)
(4.19)
0.59
Earnings per Equity share of Rs. 5/- Diluted (Rs)
2. OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE:
For the Financial
year ended on
31st March, 2024
31st March, 2023
Sugar Division
Start of crushing season
07/11/2023
16/11/2022
Close of crushing season
28/02/2024
05/04/2023
Duration (Days)
114
140
Recovery (%)
9.82
9.60
Cane crushed (Qtls)
2906099
4181727
Production (Qtls)
White Sugar (Qtls)
283750
399840
BISS Sugar (Qtls)
1737
1384
Molasses (Qtls)
157230
216654
Total Income of the Company has decreased from Rs. 21198.27 Lakh (2022-23) to Rs. 15337.73 Lakh(2023-24). This year your company gets the net loss after tax of Rs. 544.83 Lakh against a Net profit aftertax of Rs. 74.53 Lakh in the previous year.
During the year under review, your Directors have not recommended any dividend for the financial yearended 31st March 2024.
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts which would impact the goingconcern status of the Company and its future operations.
The annexed financial statements comply in all material aspects with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS) notified under Section 133 of the Act [Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015] andother relevant provisions of the Act.
The Company has adequate system of internal control to safeguard and protect from loss, unauthorizeduse or disposition of its assets. All the transactions are properly authorized, recorded and reported to theManagement. The Company is following all the applicable Accounting Standards for properly maintainingthe books of accounts and reporting financial statements. The internal auditor of the company checks andverifies the internal control and monitors them in accordance with policy adopted by the company. TheCompany continues to ensure proper and adequate systems and procedures commensurate with its sizeand nature of its business.
Based on the deliberations with Statutory Auditors to ascertain their views on the financial statementsincluding the Financial Reporting System and Compliance to Accounting Policies & Procedures, the AuditCommittee was satisfied with the adequacy and effectiveness of the Internal Control and Systemsfollowed by the Company.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 34(2)(e) of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and DisclosureRequirements) Regulation, 2015, the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forms part of thisreport and annexed thereto.
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted any deposits from public within themeaning of Sections 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the “Act”) and the Companies (Acceptanceof Deposits) Rules, 2014.
During the year under review, your Company has not made any loan, or given any guarantee or providedany security and/or made investments and thus the compliance of Section 186 of the Companies Act,2013 is not applicable.
M/s. DSRV and Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, having (Firm Registration No. 006993N), was
appointed as the Statutory Auditor of the Company at the AGM held on September 27, 2022, to holdthe office until conclusion of the 43rd AGM. As required under the provisions of Section 139 of theCompanies Act, 2013, the Company has obtained written confirmation from M/s DSRV and Co. LLP,Chartered Accountants, that their appointment is made in conformity with the limits specified in thesaid Section.
The report given by the Auditors on the financial statements of the Company for the financial yearended March, 2024 is part of the Annual Report. There has been no qualification, reservation,adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Auditors in their Report. The Statutory Auditors have notreported any incident of fraud to the Audit Committee of the Company during the Financial Yearunder review.
Pursuant to the provision of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company had appointedM/s Malik Anuj & Company, Company Secretaries (C. P. No. 16061) to undertake the secretarialaudit of the Company for the financial year 2023-24. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexedherewith as “Annexure - 1”.
M/s. P.D. Ramanand & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN No. 001104C), having office at MSGHouse, C-91, Sector 71, Noida, Uttar Pradesh - 201301 performed the duties of internal auditors ofthe Company for the financial year 2023-24 and their report is reviewed by the Audit Committee fromtime to time.
The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has appointed M/s. M. K.Singhal & Co., Cost Accountants, Firm's Registration No. 00074, having office at Panchwati,Opposite MM College, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh 201204 as the Cost Auditor to audit the cost recordsfor the financial year ending 31st March 2025. Remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is subject toratification by the members of the Company. Accordingly, a resolution seeking members' ratificationfor the remuneration payable to M/s. M. K. Singhal & Co., Cost Accountants, forms part of Noticeconvening 40th AGM of the Company, along with relevant details, including the proposedremuneration.
In terms of Section 148 of the Act, read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, it isstated that the cost accounts and records are maintained by the Company as specified by the CentralGovernment under sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Act.
As required by SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, thecertificate on Corporate Governance is annexed herewith as “Annexure - 3”. The certificate for thefinancial year 2023-24 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Authorised share capital of the company is Rs. 360,000,000/- divided into 2,20,00,000 equity shares ofRs. 5/- each only and 25,000,000 preference share of Rs. 10/- each only as on 31st March, 2024. TotalPaid up share capital of the company is Rs. 21,46,10,500/- divided into 1,29,22,100 equity shares of Rs.5/- each and 1,50,00,000 Non-convertible Redeemable Preference Share of Rs. 10/- each.
The Company's shares are available for dematerialization with National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL)and Central Depository Services (I) Ltd. (CDSL). 75.423% of the total shareholding of the Company washeld in dematerialized form as on 31st March 2024.
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.
Relations with employees continued to be cordial and harmonious. HR policies of the Company areaimed at attracting, motivating, and retaining employees at all levels.
During the year under review, no amount was required to be transferred in the IEPF pursuant to theprovisions of section 125 of Companies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act, the draft Annual Return ofthe Company for the Financial Year 31st March, 2024 is uploaded on the website of the Company and canbe accessed at www.oswaloverseasltd.com.
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings andoutgo stipulated under section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8, of TheCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is Annexed herewith as “Annexure - 2.”
There were no changes in the Directors of the Company during the Financial Year 2023-24.
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Anoop Kumar Srivastava, Director retiresby rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, seeks re-appointment. TheBoard recommends his re-appointment.
There were no Changes in Key Managerial Personnel of the Company during the financial year2023-24.
During the financial year 08 (Eight) Board Meeting and 1 (one) independent directors meeting were held.The details of which are given in Corporate Governance Report.
Currently the Board has three committees: the Audit Committee, Nomination and RemunerationCommittee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee. The details with regards to the composition andmeetings held during the financial year 2023-24 are in the Corporate Governance Report.
The current policy is to have an appropriate mix of executives and independent directors to maintain theindependence of the Board, and separate its function of governance and management. On March 31,2024, the Board consist of four members, one of whom is executive, one is non-executive and two areindependent directors.
The policy of the company on director's appointment and remuneration, including criteria for determiningqualification, positive attributes, independence of Director and other matters, as required under sub¬section (3) of section 178 of the companies Act, 2013, is available on our website(www.oswaloverseasltd.com). We affirm that the remuneration paid to the directors as per terms laiddown in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the company.
The company has received necessary declaration from independent directors under section 149(7) of theCompanies Act, 2013, that he/ she meet the criteria of independence as laid down in section 149(6) of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements)Regulation, 2015.
SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, mandates that the Board shallmonitor and review the Board evaluation framework. The framework includes the evaluation of directorson various parameters such as:
• Board Dynamics and relationships
• Information flows
• Decision-making
• Relationship with stakeholders
• Company performance and strategy
• Tracking board and committee's effectiveness
• Peer evaluation
The Companies Act, 2013 states that a formal evaluation needs to be made by the Board of its ownperformance and that of its committee and individual directors. Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013states that the performance evaluation of independent directors shall be done by the entire Board ofDirectors, excluding the director being evaluated.
The evaluation process has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
All new independent director inducted in to the Board attain an orientation program. The details of trainingand familiarization program are provided in the Corporate Governance Report and are also available onour website (www.oswaloverseasltd.com).
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with the provision of therequirements of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015. The Insider Trading Policy of thecompany lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed, and disclosure to be made while dealing inthe shares of the company, as well as consequences of the violation.
The Insider Trading Policy of the Company covering code of Practice and procedure of fair disclosure ofunpublished price sensitive information and code of conduct for the prevention of insider trading isavailable on our website (www.oswaloverseasltd.com).
In order to ensure that the activities of the Company and its employees are conducted in a fair andtransparent manner by adoption of highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethicalbehavior the company has adopted a vigil mechanism policy. This policy is explained in corporategovernance report and also posted on the website (www.oswaloverseasltd.com) of the company. Therehas been no change to the Whistle Blower Policy of the company during the financial year 2023-24.
A. Due to financial constraints being faced by the company no one director receiving anyremuneration from the company. Further only sitting fees have been paid to directors during theyear.
B. No increase in the remuneration of director in the financial year
C. Increase in remuneration of chief financial officer, chief executive officer, company secretary of thecompany in the financial year is as follow -
Designation
Remuneration in2023-24
Remuneration in2022-23
Increase inremuneration %
Chief Executive Officer
1262811
11,85,360
6.53
Chief Financial Officer
684600
6,64,600
3.01
Company Secretary
621456
6,21,456
0
D. Total no. of permanent employees of the company is 52 and seasonal employees are 59 as on31st March, 2024
E. The remuneration paid to all the Key Managerial Personal was in accordance with remunerationpolicy adopted by the company.
F. The particulars of employee who are covered by the provision contained in Rule 5(2) and 5(3) ofthe companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personal) Rules, 2014 are:
i) . Employed throughout the year Nil
ii) . Employed for part of the year Nil
Corporate Governance refers to, but not limited to, a set of laws, regulations and good practices andsystems that enable an organization to perform efficiently and ethically to generate long term wealth andcreate value for all its stakeholders. Corporate governance requires everyone to raise their competencyand capability levels to meet the expectations in managing the enterprise and its resources optimally withthe sound & prudent ethical standard. The Company recognizes that good corporate governance is acontinuous exercise.
Adherence to transparency, accountability, fairness and ethical standard are integral part of thecompany's function. Your Company's structure, business dealings, administration and disclosurepractices have aligned to good corporate governance philosophy. Your Company has an adequatesystem of control in place to ensure that the executive decisions taken should result in optimum growthand development which benefits all the stakeholders. The Company aims to increase and sustain itscorporate value through growth and innovation.
Our Corporate Governance Report for the financial year 2023-24 form parts of this Annual Report.
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained bythem, your Directors make the following statements in terms of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act,2013:
a) that in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended March 31,2024, theapplicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating tomaterial departures, if any;
b) that such accounting policies as mentioned in Notes to the Financial Statements have beenselected and applied consistently and judgment and estimates have been made that arereasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company asat March 31,2024 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c) that proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding theassets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) that the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e) that proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were adequateand were operating effectively.
f) that systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place andwere adequate and operating effectively.
There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters,Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a potential conflictwith the interest of the Company at large.
The Company has been addressing various risks impacting the Company and the policy of the Companyon risk management is provided elsewhere in this Annual Report in Management Discussion andAnalysis.
The company has been very well supported from all quarters and therefore your directors wish to placeon record their sincere appreciation for the support and co-operation received from Employees, Dealers,Suppliers, Central and State Governments, Bankers and others associated with the Company.
Your Directors wish to thank the banks, financial institutions, shareholders and business associates fortheir continued support and cooperation.
We look forward to receiving the continued patronage from all quarters to become a better and strongercompany.
For and on behalf of the Board of DirectorsOSWAL OVERSEAS LIMITED
Anoop Kumar Srivastava Paramjeet Singh
Place: New Delhi Director Managing Director
Dated: 31/08/2024 DIN: 07052640 DIN: 00313352