To,
The Members
G M Polyplast Limited
The Directors present the 21st Annual Report (4th Post Listing)
of G M Polyplast Limited (Formerly known as G M Polyplast Private Limited) (the Company)
along with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2024
1. Financial Summary or Highlights:
During the financial year under review, performance of your company as under:
(Amount in 000)
Particulars |
March 31,2024 |
March 31,2023 |
Revenue from Operations |
9,20,191 |
8,22,573 |
Other Income |
1763 |
853 |
Total Revenue |
9,21,954 |
8,23,426 |
Less: Expenses |
|
|
Cost of materials consumed |
6,98,761 |
6,39,374 |
Change in inventories of Finished goods, work-in-progress and
stock-in-trade |
-7354 |
8,794 |
Other Manufacturing expenses |
36,237 |
35,757 |
Employee Benefit Expense |
30,238 |
22,243 |
Other Expenses |
48,782 |
37,183 |
Total Expenses |
8,06,664 |
7,43,351 |
Earnings before exceptional items, extraordinary items, interest,
tax, depreciation & amortization (EBITDA) |
1,15,290 |
80,075 |
Finance Costs |
3747 |
3102 |
Depreciation |
12,862 |
12,206 |
Profit before exceptional items, extraordinary items & tax |
98,681 |
64,767 |
Exceptional items |
- |
- |
Profit before extraordinary items & tax |
98,681 |
64,767 |
Extraordinary items Prior Period item |
- |
- |
Profit before Tax |
98,681 |
64,767 |
Current Tax Expenses |
25,910 |
17000 |
Tax Expense relating to prior years |
379 |
-199 |
Deferred Tax Expenses |
1527 |
-1237 |
Profit for the year after tax |
70,865 |
49,203 |
Earnings Per Share (of Rs. 10/- each) |
|
|
Basic & Diluted |
5.27 |
3.66 |
The above figures are extracted from the Financial Statements prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in India including the Accounting Standards
specified under section 129 and 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") read
with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and other relevant provisions of the Act.
The detailed financial statement as stated above are available on the Company's website
at http://www.gmpolyplast.com/
2. State of company's affairs:
For the financial year ending March 31, 2024, the company achieved gross revenues and
other income totaling INR 92.19 crores, up from INR 82.34 crores in the previous financial
year ending March 31, 2023. The net profit before tax for the year was INR 9.86 crores,
while the net profit after tax was INR 7.08 crores, compared to a net profit before tax of
INR 6.47 crores and a net profit after tax of INR 4.92 crores in the previous financial .
3. Dividend:
With the intention of providing returns to our valued investors and adhering to good
governance practices, the Board of Directors, at their meeting on Tuesday, November 7,
2023, declared an interim dividend of INR 0.50 (Fifty Paisa) per equity share with a face
value of INR 10, i.e. @ 5%
The Board does not recommend any additional dividends, and this interim dividend shall
be considered final
4. Transfer of unclaimed dividend to Investor Education and Protection Fund:
During the Financial year 2023-2024, no amount was due to be transferred to the
Investor Education and Protection Fund, as there was no unpaid/unclaimed Dividend for a
period as prescribed in the Companies Act 2013.
5. Transfer to Reserves:
During the Financial year 2023-2024, no amount was transferred to the Reserves for the
year under review.
6. Changes in Capital Structure:
There were changes in the capital structure of the Company during the year.
Highlights:
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company was INR 15,00,00,000/- (Indian Rupees
Fifteen Crore Only) divided into 1,50,00,000 (One crore fifty lakh) Equity Shares of INR.
10/- (Indian RupeesTen Only).
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as at March 31, 2024 was INR 11,53,68,000 /- (Indian
Rupees Eleven Crore Fifty-Three Lakhs Sixty-Eight Thousand Only) divided into 1,15,36,800
(One Crore Fifteen Lakhs Thirty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred) equity shares of INR 10/-
(Indian Rupees Ten Only) each.
Furthermore, the Company, through the Notice accompanying this Directors' Report, has
proposed an increase in its Authorized Capital from INR 15,00,00,000 (Indian Rupees
Fifteen Crore Only), divided into 1,50,00,000 (One Crore Fifty Lakh) Equity Shares of INR
10 (Indian Rupees Ten Only) each, to INR 17,00,00,000 (Indian Rupees Seventeen Crore
Only), divided into 1,70,00,000 (One Crore Seventy Lakh) Equity Shares of INR 10 (Indian
Rupees Ten Only) each. Additionally, it proposes an increase in its Paid-Up Capital which
shall be achieved through a Further Public Offer to expand the capital base with the
intention of procuring capital assets, for working capital purposes and for purposes as
may be decided by the board of Directors or any Committee formed by the Board
7. Details of directors or key managerial personnel who were appointed or have
resigned during the year:
The Board of Directors of your Company ("the Board") comprised of 6 (Six)
Directors, constituted as follows:
Managing Director 1; Executive Women Director 1; Non-Executive Directors 1; Independent
Directors - 3.
Your Directors on the Board possess the requisite expertise, experience, integrity,
competency and proficiency and are renowned in their respective fields. All Directors are
liable to retire by rotation except Independent Directors and Managing Director, whose
term of office is for a term of 5 years.
The Board of Directors and the committees are duly constituted in accordance with the
applicable provisions. There were changes in the Board during the year under review. The
Board appointed Ms. Anjali Patil Sapkal as an additional Independent Director during the
meeting held on May 30, 2023. This appointment was subsequently ratified and confirmed by
the members at the 20th Annual General Meeting (3rd Post Listing) of the Company. Ms.
Anjali Patil Sapkal will serve a term of five years, effective from May 30, 2023, to May
29,
Retirement by Rotation:
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Balbirsingh B. Sharma (DIN:
00374565) is due to retire by rotation and being eligible, offer himself for
re-appointment at the 20th (3rd Post Listing) Annual General Meeting of the Company. A
detailed profile of,
Mr. Balbir Singh Bholuram Sharma, seeking appointment/re-appointment is provided in the
Notice of the 21st (4th Post Listing) Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Mr. Balbir Singh Bholuram Sharma, Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director
Mr. Balbirsingh B. Sharma, Non-Executive Director (DIN: 00374565) of the Company,
retires by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting in accordance with
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company and
being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 17(1A) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, consent of the members is proposed for
continuation of Mr. Subramanian Ramaswamy Vaidya, who shall attain the age of 75 years, as
a Director of the Company as long as he continues in the same capacity
Key Managerial Personnel:
In terms of the provisions of Sections 2 (51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
following employees were holding the position of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP') of
the Company as on March 31, 2024:
Mr. Dinesh Balbeer Sharma |
Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer |
Mrs. Sarita Dinesh Sharma |
Whole Time Director |
Ms. Dimple Amrit Parmar |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
Mr. Tushar Pandya, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company, resigned from his
position effective August 28, 2023. Following his departure, Ms. Richa Ghosh was appointed
as the new CFO but later resigned on March 5, 2024. Subsequently, on May 22, 2024, Mr.
Dinesh Sharma, the Managing Director (MD) of the Company, took on the additional role of
CFO. Consequently, Mr. Dinesh Sharma now serves in a dual capacity as both Managing
Director and Chief Financial Officer of the .
Familiarization programme for Independent Director:
The Company ensures that its directors remain well-informed about its operations,
management, and industry trends through a comprehensive Familiarization Programme designed
specifically for Independent Directors. This programme covers the company's activities,
strategic management, and an overview of current industry challenges and opportunities.
Detailed information about the Familiarization Programme can be accessed on our website at
http://www.gmpolyplast.com/.
8. Annual Performance Evaluation of the Board:
The Board, in collaboration with the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has
established comprehensive criteria for evaluating the performance of Independent
Directors, the Board and its Committees, as well as individual Directors. This includes
specific criteria for assessing the performance of both Non-Executive and Executive
Directors. These evaluations are conducted in accordance with the guidelines outlined in
the Nomination & Remuneration Policy.
Pursuant to Section 178, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee acknowledged the
changes and resolved to conduct a comprehensive performance evaluation of the Board, its
Committees, and individual Directors. Consequently, the Committee carried out these
evaluations during its meeting.
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance,
board committees, and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and
Listing Regulations. The performance of the Board was evaluated after seeking inputs from
all the
Directors based on criteria such as the composition of the Board and its committee,
effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning, etc.
In a separate meeting, the Independent Directors evaluated the performance of the
Non-Independent Directors, the Board as a whole, and the Managing Director. This
assessment incorporated the perspectives of both the Executive Director and the
Non-Executive Directors.
9. Meetings of the Board and its Committee Board
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on the Company's performance
and strategies. During the financial year under review, the Board met 5 (Five) times. The
meetings were held on May 30, 2023; July 28,2023, August 29, 2023; November 11,2023; and
March 04 2024
Sr. No Name of Director |
Designation |
No of meetings attended |
No of meetings entitled to attend |
Whether AGM held on 29/08/2023 attended |
1 Mr. Dinesh Balbirsingh Sharma |
Managing Director |
5 |
5 |
Yes |
2 Mr. Balbirsingh Bholuram Sharma |
Non-Executive Director |
5 |
5 |
Yes |
3 Mrs. Sarita Dinesh Sharma* |
Whole Time Director |
5 |
5 |
Yes |
4 Mr. Subramanian Ramaswamy Vaidya |
Independent Director |
4 |
5 |
Yes |
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|
|
|
|
5 Dr. Suhas Maruti Rane |
Independent Director |
5 |
5 |
Yes |
6. Mrs. Anjali Patil Sakpal |
Independent Director |
4 |
4 |
Yes |
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Our Company has established an Audit Committee, meticulously structured to comply with
the relevant provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations. The composition, quorum,
powers, roles, and scope of the Committee are all aligned with these regulatory
requirements.
Throughout the financial year under review, the Audit Committee undertook a
comprehensive evaluation of the internal controls implemented to ensure the accurate
maintenance of our Company's accounts. This assessment ensured that all accounting
transactions conformed with the prevailing laws and regulations. During these reviews, the
Committee did not identify any significant discrepancies or weaknesses in our internal
control system.
In addition to this, the Committee conducted a thorough review of the policies and
procedures related to risk assessment and management.
These evaluations confirmed the robustness of our risk management framework, ensuring
that it effectively identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential risks to our Company.
In the year under review, Mrs. Anjali Patil Sakpal was appointed as an Independent
Director of the Company. Consequently, the Audit Committee was reconstituted on May 30,
2023
Scope and functions of the Committee:
The Scope and functions of the Audit Committee are in accordance with Section 177 of
the Companies Act 2013 and Regulations 18 (3) of SEBI Listing Regulation and its terms of
reference include the following:
1. Overseeing the Company's financial reporting process and the disclosure of its
financial information to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and
credible;
2. Recommending to the Board the appointment, re-appointment and replacement,
remuneration and terms of appointment of statutory auditor of the Company;
3. Reviewing and monitoring the statutory auditor's independence and performance, and
effectiveness of audit
4. Approving payments to statutory auditors for any other services rendered by the
statutory auditors of the Company;
5. Reviewing, with the management, the annual financialstatements and auditor's report
thereon before submission to the Board for approval, with particular reference to:
(a) Matters required to be included in the Director's Responsibility Statement to be
included in the Board's report in terms of clause (c) of sub-Section 3 of Section 134 of
the Companies Act, 2013, as amended;
(b) Changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons for the same;
(c) Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment by
the management;
(d) Significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising out of audit (e)
Compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations and other legal requirements relating to
financial statements;
(f) Disclosure of any related party transactions; and
(g) Qualifications / modified opinion(s) in the draft audit report.
6. Reviewing, with the management, the quarterly, half-yearly and annual
financialstatements before submission to the board for approval;
7. Reviewing, with the management, the statement of uses / application of funds raised
through an issue (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc.), the statement of
funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the offer document / prospectus /
notice and the report submitted by the monitoring agency monitoring the utilization of
proceeds of a public or rights issue, and making appropriate recommendations to the Board
to take up steps in this matter;
8. Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of our Company with related
parties and omnibus approval for related party transactions proposed to be entered into by
our Company subject to such conditions as may be prescribed;
9. Formulating a policy on related party transactions, which shall include materiality
of related party transactions;
10. Scrutinizing of inter-corporate loans and investments;
11. Valuing of undertakings or assets of the Company, wherever it is necessary;
12. Evaluating of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
13. Establishing a vigil mechanism for directors and employees to report their genuine
concerns or grievances;
14. Reviewing, with the management, performance of statutory and internal auditors,
adequacy of the internal control systems; 15. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit
function, if any, including the structure of the internal audit department, staffing and
seniority of the official heading the department, reporting structure coverage and
frequency of internal audit; 16. Discussing with internal auditors of any significant
findings and follow up there 17. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by
the internal auditors into matters where there is suspected fraud or irregularity or a
failure of internal control systems of a material nature and reporting the matter to the
Board;
18. Discussing with statutory auditors before the audit commences, about the nature and
scope of audit as well as post-audit discussion to ascertain any area of concern;
19. Looking into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment to the depositors,
debenture holders, shareholders (in case of non-payment of declared dividends) and
creditors;
20. Reviewing the functioning of the whistle blower mechanism;
21. Approving the appointment of the Chief Financial Officer (i.e., the whole-time
Finance Director or any other person heading the finance function or discharging that
function) after assessing the qualifications, experience and background, etc. of the
candidate; and
22. Carrying out any other function as is mentioned in the terms of reference of the
Audit Committee and any other terms of reference as may be decided by the Board and/ or
specified/ provided under the Companies Act, 2013 or SEBI Listing Regulations or by any
other regulatory authority." The Composition of Audit Committee and the attendance of
Members at the Meeting during FY 2023- 24 were as under:
Sr. No Name of Member |
Designation |
No of meetings attended |
No of meetings entitled to attend |
Whether AGM held on 29/08/2023 attended |
1 Mr. Subramanian Vaidya |
Independent Director |
3 |
4 |
Yes |
2 Mr. Suhas Rane |
Independent Director |
4 |
4 |
Yes |
3 Ms. Anjali Sapkal |
Independent Director |
3 |
3 |
Yes |
4. Mr. Dinesh Sharma |
Managing Director |
4 |
4 |
Yes |
The Company boasts a qualified and independent Audit Committee, with its composition
fully compliant with the applicable provisions of Section 177 of the Act and Regulation 18
of the Listing Regulations. Throughout the financialyear under review, the Committee
convened four times. The meetings took place on May 30, 2023; July 28, 2023; August 29,
2023; and November 7, 2023.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:
The Company has formed a Nomination and Remuneration Committee, ensuring its
composition, quorum, powers, roles, and scope are in strict accordance with the relevant
provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations.
As a result of the appointment of Mrs. Anjali Patil Sakpal as an Independent Director,
the Nomination and Remuneration Committee was reconstituted on May 30, 2023.
Scope and functions of the Committee: The Scope and functions of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee is in accordance with Section 178 of the Companies Act 2013 and
Regulations 19 (4) of SEBI Listing Regulation and its terms of reference include the
following:
1. Formulating the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and
independence of a a policy, relating to the remuneration of the directors, key managerial
personnel and other employees;
2. Formulating of criteria for evaluation of performance of independent Directors and
the Board;
3. Devising a policy on Board diversity;
4. Identifying persons who are qualified to become directors of our Company and who may
be appointed in senior management in accordance with the criteria laid down and recommend
to the Board their appointment and removal. Our Company shall disclose the remuneration
policy and the evaluation criteria in its Annual Report of our Company;
5. Determining whether to extend or continue the term of appointment of the independent
director, on the basis of the report of performance evaluation of independent directors;
6. Analyzing, monitoring and reviewing various human resource and compensation matters;
7. Determining our Company'spolicy specificremuneration packages for executive
directors including pension rights and any compensation payment, and determining
remuneration packages of such directors;
8. Determining compensation levels payable to the senior management personnel and other
staff (as deemed necessary), usually consisting of a fixed and variable component;
9. Reviewing and approving compensation strategy from time to time in the context of
the then current Indian market in accordance with applicable laws;
10. Performing such functions as are required to be performed by the compensation
committee under the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014;
11. Framing suitable policies, procedures and systems to ensure that there is no
violation, by and employee id any applicable laws in India or Overseas, including:
(a) the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading)
Regulations, 2015; and
(b) the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair
Trade Practices Relating to the Securities Market) Regulations, 2003, by the trust, our
Company and its employees, as applicable."
12. Performing such other activities as may be delegated by the Board of Directors
and/or specified/ provided under the Companies Act, 2013 or SEBI Listing Regulations or by
any other regulatory authority.
The Composition of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the attendance of Members
at the meeting during FY 2023-24 were as follows:
Sr. No Name of Member |
Designation |
No of meetings attended |
No of meetings entitled to attend |
1 Mr. Subramanian Vaidya |
Independent Director |
4 |
4 |
2 Mr. Suhas Rane |
Independent Director |
4 |
4 |
3 Ms. Anjali Sapkal |
Independent Director |
3 |
3 |
4 Mr. Balbirsingh Sharma |
Non-Executive Director |
4 |
4 |
5. Mrs. Sarita Sharma |
Executive Director |
4 |
4 |
The Company has a qualified and independent Nomination & Remuneration Committee,
and its composition is in line with the applicable provisions of Section 178 of the Act
and Regulation 19 ofListingRegulation.Duringthefinancialyear under review, the Committee
met 4 (Four) times.
The meetings took place on May 30, 2023; July 28, 2023; August 29, 2023; and March 04,
2024.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee had formulated a policy on remuneration under
the provisions of Section 178(3) of the Act and the same is attached as Annexure I
to this report.
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
Your Company has constituted a Stakeholder Relationship Committee with its composition,
quorum, powers, roles and scope in line with the applicable provisions of the Act and
Listing Regulations.
Pursuant to the appointment of Mrs. Anjali Patil Sakpal as an Independent Director the
Stakeholder Relationship Committee was reconstituted on May 30, 2023
Scope and functions of the Committee: The Scope and functions of the
Stakeholders Relationship Committee is in accordance with Section 178 of the Companies Act
2013 and Regulations 20 (4) of SEBI Listing Regulation and its terms of reference include
the following:
1. Efficient transfer of shares including review of cases for refusal of
transfer / transmission of shares and debentures; |
2. Redressing of shareholders and investor complaints such as non-receipt
of declared dividend, annual report, transfer of Equity Shares and issue of
duplicate/split/consolidated share certificates; |
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3. Monitoring transfers, transmissions, dematerialization,
re-materialization, splitting and consolidation of Equity Shares and other securities
issued by our Company, including review of cases for refusal of transfer/ transmission of
shares and debentures; |
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4. Allotment and listing of shares in future; |
5. Review of cases for refusal of transfer / transmission of shares and
debentures; |
6. Reference to statutory and regulatory authorities regarding investor
grievances; |
7. Ensure proper and timely attendance and redressal of investor queries
and grievances; and |
8. To do all such acts, things or deeds as may be necessary or incidental
to the exercise of the above powers. |
The Composition of Stakeholder Relationship Committee and the attendance of Members at
the meeting during FY 2023-24 were as follows:
Sr. No Name of Member |
Designation |
No of meetings attended |
No of meetings entitled to attend |
1 Mr. Suhas Rane |
Independent Director |
3 |
3 |
2 Mr. Subramanian Vaidya |
Independent Director |
3 |
3 |
3 Mr. Balbirsingh Sharma |
Non-Executive Director |
3 |
3 |
4 Ms. Anjali Sapkal |
Independent Director |
2 |
2 |
5. Mrs. Sarita Sharma |
Whole Time Director |
3 |
3 |
The Company has a qualified and independent Stakeholder Relationship Committee, and its
composition is in line with the applicable provisions of Regulation 20 of Listing
Regulation The meetings took place on May 30, 2023; July 28, 2023 and March 04, 2024.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBLITY COMMITTEE
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee is constituted pursuant to section 135 of
the Companies Act 2013. The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Board
consists of the following Directors as Members.
Terms of reference:
Formulate and recommend to the Board, a CSR Policy.
Recommend to the Board CSR activities to be undertaken by the Company.
Monitor the CSR Policy of the Company from time to time and ensure its
Compliance.
Sr. No Name of Member |
Designation |
No of meetings attended |
No of meetings entitled to attend |
1 Mr. Suhas Rane |
Independent Director |
1 |
1 |
2 Mr. Subramanian Vaidya |
Independent Director |
1 |
1 |
3. Mr. Dinesh Sharma |
Managing Director |
1 |
1 |
During the financial year 2023-24 Corporate Social Responsibility Committee meeting was
held on May 30, 2023
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Your Company has constituted a Management Committee with Mr. Dinesh B. Sharma, Mrs.
Sarita D. Sharma and Mr. Balbirsingh Sharma as its members in order to carry out the
day-to-day business activities as required for administrative and other general purposes
with ease.
The management committee met once during the financial year 2023-24.The meeting was
held on November 02, 2023.
10. Material changes and commitments, if any, affecting the financial position of the
company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the company to which
the financial statements relate and the date of the report:
There were no occurrences of any Material changes and commitments, affecting the
financial position of occurred between the end of the financial year of the company to
which the financial statements relate and the date of the report
10. Material changes and commitments, if any, affecting the financial position of the
company
11. Details of significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or
tribunals impacting the going concern status and company's operations in future:
There was no significant or material order passed by any regulator or court or
tribunal, w'hich impacts the going concern status of the company or will have bearing on
company's operations in future.
12. Details in respect of frauds reported by auditors under sub-section (12) of section
143:
During the financial year under review, there were no frauds reported by the auditors
under sub-section (12) of section 143.
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13. Explanations or comments by the Board on every qualification, reservation or
adverse remark or disclaimer made by the auditor in their report:
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or disclaimer made by the
auditor in their report.
14. Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in
sub-section (1) of :
During the financial year under review, the Company has entered into related party
transactions 2013. Therefore, disclosure in Form AOC- 2 for the financial year 2022-23 is
annexed with this report asAnnexure II.
15. Loans from Directors/Relatives of Directors:
The Company has not accepted any fresh loan or advances from the Directors or relatives
of Directors.
16. Auditors:
STATUTORY AUDITOR
Pursuant to Section 139 of Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable rules there under
M/s. Ajmera and Ajmera, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No 018796C) were
appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for 5 consecutive financial years
commencing from conclusion of 20th Annual General Meeting, for a single term of 5 (five)
years i.e. upto the conclusion of the 25th Annual General Meeting Accordingly, M/s. Ajmera
and Ajmera, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No 018796C)., shall continue to be
the Statutory Auditors of the Company. The said Auditors have submitted the eligibility
certificate as per the provisions of the Companies Act 2013. The Statutory Auditors'
Report has expressed unmodified opinion.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
The Board of Directors appointed M/s. Vivek V. Joshi & Associates, Chartered
Accountants, as the internal auditor of the company for the fiscal year 2023-24, based on
the recommendations of the Audit Committee. However, M/s. Vivek V. Joshi & Associates
resigned on August 29, 2023, and subsequently, the company appointed M/s. Anay Gogte &
Associates, Chartered Accountants, as the new internal auditors.
The internal auditor conducts a comprehensive audit of the company's functions and
operations, reporting their findings to the Audit Committee and the Board periodically.
COST RECORDS AUDITOR
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the
provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act, are not applicable for the business activities
carried out by your Company.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 204 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 9 of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,
the Company has appointed M/s. Dipesh Pranay & Co. LLP , Practicing Company
Secretaries to conduct the secretarial audit for the financial year 23-24 under review.
The financial year under review as received from M/s. Dipesh Pranay & Co.
LLP.,PracticingAnnexure III to this report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not
contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks.
17. Share Transfer System
All share transfer, dematerialization and related work is managed by Registrar and
Share Transfer Agent (RTA). M/s Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd., is your Company's RTA. All
share transfer requests, demat/remat requests, correspondence relating to shares i.e.
change of address, Power of Attorney, etc. should be addressed to the registrar and
transfer agents.
18. Changes in the nature of business of the company:
During the financial year under review, there was no change in the nature of business
of the company.
19. Particulars of loans, investments, guarantees or securities under section 186:
During the financial year under review, the company has not provided any loan; made any
investment; has given any guarantee or provided any security in respect of any loan to any
person as mentioned in Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
20. Conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo:
a. Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption
In terms of requirements of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 with respect to conservation of energy, the
board of directors wish to inform the members that the company always takes necessary
measures to conserve the energy wherever possible by installing electronic equipment's
which marginally reduce the consumption of electricity, with reference to the same the
Company has installed solar Panels at the Factory site, and by spreading awareness among
the employees of the company about the optimum utilization and conservation of electricity
and water resources of the company. The management always searches for and takes into
consideration new developments in the market and the technology so as to absorb the new
technology in carrying out the business activities of the company.
b. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
Foreign Exchange Earnings - INR 4,59,49,204/-Foreign Exchange Outgo - INR 6,23,78,913/-
21. Annual Return
In compliance with provisions of Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Annual Return as per Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, is available at
http://www.gmpolyplast.com
22. Details of performance of subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies:
The company does not have any subsidiary company, associate company or joint venture
during the year under review.
23. Statement indicating development and implementation of a risk management policy for
the company including identification therein of elements of risk, if any, which in the
opinion of the Board may threaten the existence of the company:
Your company understands that risk evaluation and risk mitigation is a function of the
board of directors of the company. The Board is fully committed to developing a sound
system for identification and mitigation of applicable risks viz., systemic and
non-systemic on a continuous basis. The board is of the opinion that at present, there are
no material risks that may threaten the very existence and functioning of your company.
24. Details in respect of adequacy of internal financial controls with reference to the
Financial Statements:
a) Your directors hereby report that, your company has maintained adequate internal
controls commensurate with its size and its nature of the operation. There are suitable
monitoring procedures in place to provide reasonable assurance for accuracy and timely
reporting of the financial information and compliance with the statutory requirements.
There are proper policies, guidelines and delegation of powers issued for the compliance
of the same across the company.
b) For the purpose of ensuring accuracy in the preparation of the financials, your
company has implemented various checks and balances like periodic reconciliation of major
sexual. c) Review of accounts, obtaining confirmation of various balances and proper
approval mechanism. d) Your company has documented all major processes in the area of
expenses, bank transactions, payments, statutory compliances and period end financial
accounting process. Your company is continuously putting its the best practices in the
industry.
25. Public Deposits:
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted or renewed any deposits
within the meaning of Section 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
26. Company's policy on directors' appointment and remuneration including criteria for
determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other
matters provided under sub-section (3) of section 178:
The Committee has formulated the Nomination and Remuneration Policy which broadly laid
down the various principles of remuneration including criteria for determining
qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters provided
under subsection (3) of section 178 and covers the procedure for selection, appointment
and compensation structure of Board members, Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) and Senior
Management Personnel (SMPs) of your Company. The remunation policy is annexed to this
Directors Report
27. Safeguard at workplace:
The management takes due care of employees with respect to safeguard at workplace.
Further, no complaints are reported by any employee pertaining to sexual harassment and
hence no complaint is outstanding as on 31.03.2024 for redressal. There was no case filled
during the year, under the sexual harassment of women at workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. Further Company ensures that there is a healthy
and safe atmosphere for every women employee at the workplace and made the necessary
policies for safe and secure environment for women employee.
Complaints as on 01.04.2023: NIL
Complaints filed during the Financial Year: NIL
Complaints as on 31.03.2024: NIL
28. Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy
The Company has formulated a Whistle Blower Policy to establish a vigil mechanism for
Directors and employees of the Company to report concerns about unethical behavior, actual
or suspected fraud or violation of the company's code of conduct or ethics policy. The
Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the Company at
http://www.gmpolyplast.com/
29. Disclosure Of Employees Remuneration
The disclosure as per Rule 5 of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of the
Managerial Personnel) Rule 2014 is annexed as Annexure IV to this Board Report.
30. Details of policy developed and implemented by the company on its Corporate Social
Responsibility initiatives:
Pursuant to the provisions of section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made
thereunder and pursuant to the recommendation of the CSR Committee, the Board has approved
a Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") policy. The CSR policy of Company is
also available on the website of the company. CSR policy contains the CSR activities
carried out by the Company, governance structure, implementation process etc. The Company
would also undertake other need based initiatives in compliance with Schedule VII to the
Act. The same is depicted in Annexure V
31. Corporate Governance:
The company is SME Company and listed on SME exchange of BSE Limited therefore,
pursuant to Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, the compliance with
corporate governance as specifiedin regulation 17 to 27 and clauses (b) to (i) of sub
regulation 2 of regulation 46 and Para C, D and E of Schedule V shall apply to the extent
that it does not violate their respective statutes and guidelines or directives issued by
the relevant authorities. Hence your company is exempted to comply with aforesaid
provisions of the SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015. Hence corporate Governance does not form
part of this Board's Report.
32. Directors' Responsibility Statement:
Your directors, to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations obtained by them and as prescribed under Section 134(5) of
the Companies Act, 2013 state that: a. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the
applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating
to material departures, if any; b. the directors have 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 that period; c.
the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company
and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; d. the directors have
prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and e. the directors have laid down
internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial
controls are adequate and were operating effectively. f. the directors have devised proper
systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems
were adequate and operating effectively.
33. Compliances of applicable Secretarial Standards:
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India and such systems are adequate and operating
effectively. During the year under review, the
Company was in compliance with the Secretarial Standards (SS) i.e., SS-1 and SS- 2,
relating to "Meetings of the Board of Directors" and "General
Meetings", respectively.
34. Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under Schedule V of the SEBI
(Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 forms part of this
report and is attached as Annexure VI.
35. Insider Trading
The Board of Directors has adopted the Inside Trading Policy in accordance with the
requirement of the Securities & Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider
Trading) Regulations, 2015. The Inside Trading Policy of the company lays down guidelines
and procedure to be followed, and disclosure to be made while dealing with shares of the
company as well as consequences of violation. The policy has been formulated to regulate,
monitor and ensure reporting of deals by employees and to maintain the highest ethical
standards of dealing in the company's shares. The Company had in place a Code of Conduct
for Prevention of Insider Trading and Corporate Disclosure Practices, in accordance with
the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
Accordingly, the Board approved and adopted: a) Code of Practices and Procedures for
Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information; and b) Code for Fair
Disclosures and Conduct
The codes referred above is placed on the Company's website http://www.gmpolyplast.com/
36. Material changes during the financial year
There are no material changes during the financial year.
37. Resolutions Passed as special business
The Company has passed the following Resolutions in Special Business in the previous
Annual/ Extra ordinary General Meetings or Postal ballots, post Listing:
Date |
Annual/ Extra ordinary General Meetings or Postal ballots |
Special Resolution |
September 30, 2022 |
Annual General Meeting |
Increase In Authorized Share Capital of the Company Alteration Of Memorandum Of
Association of the Company To regularize and ratify the appointment of |
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Mr. Suhas Rane (DIN: 03126514) as an independent director of the Company |
December 23, 2022 |
Extra ordinary General Meeting |
Issue of fully paid up bonus shares to the existing shareholders of the Company by way
of capitalisation of reserves / Securities premium |
May 16, 2023 |
Postal ballot |
Migration Of Listing/Trading Of Equity Shares Of The Company from BSE SME Platform To
Main Board Of BSE Limited & National Stock Exchange Of India Limited |
August 29, 2023 |
Annual General Meeting |
Appointment of Statutory Auditor to fill casual vacancy |
August 29, 2023 |
Annual General Meeting |
Appointment of Statutory Auditors |
August 29, 2023 |
Annual General Meeting |
To appoint Ms. Anjali Patil Sapkal (DIN: 02136528), as an Independent Director of the
company, not liable to retire by rotation and to hold office for a term of 5 (five)
consecutive years on the board of the company with effect from May 30, 2023 up to May 29,
2028 |
38) Senior Management Personnel
Sr. No Name of Personnel |
Designation |
Changes, if Any |
1. Mr. Tushar Pandya |
Chief Financial Officer |
Resigned on August 29, 2023 |
2. Ms. Richa Ghosh |
Chief Financial Officer |
Appointed on August 29, 2023 and Resigned on March 04, 2024 |
3. Mr. Dinesh Sharma |
Chief Financial Officer |
Appointed on May 22, 2024 |
4. Ms. Dimple Parmar |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
NA |
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39. General
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the
following matters as there were no transactions on these items during the year under
review: a. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or
otherwise; b. The Company does not have any scheme of provision of money for the purchase
of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees; c. No fraud
has been reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee or the Board. d. There are no
shares lying in demat suspense account/unclaimed suspense account. Hence no disclosure is
required to be given for the same.
40. Acknowledgement:
Your directors wish to thank the stakeholders of the company for their continued
support and co-operation and employees for their dedication and the excellence they have
displayed in conducting the business operations of the company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
G M Polyplast Limited |
(Formerly known as G M Polyplast Private Limited) |
Dinesh Sharma |
Managing Director |
DIN: 00418667 |
Place: Mumbai |
Date: July 06, 2024 |