To, The Members,
SHREEOSWAL SEEDS AND CHEMICALS LIMITED
Your Directors are pleased to present the 07th Annual Report
on the business and operations of SHREEOSWAL SEEDS AND CHEMICALS LIMITED along with
Standalone and Consolidated Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2024.
1. State of affairs and Financial Performance:-
1.1 Financial Highlights And Summary of Standalone and Consolidated
Financial Statements:
The Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for
the financial year ended March 31, 2024, have been prepared in accordance with the Indian
Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and as
amended from time to time. The Company's performance during the financial year ended
March 31, 2024 as compared to the previous financial year is summarized below:
(Amount in Lakhs except EPS)
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
Year ended 31st March 2024 |
Year ended 31st March 2023 |
Year ended 31st March 2024 |
Year ended 31st March 2023 |
Total Income |
10261.22 |
11784.84 |
26913.87 |
27245.35 |
Total Expenditure |
9977.73 |
11172.33 |
27451.73 |
26455.72 |
Profit/(Loss) before exceptional and extraordinary items
& tax |
283.49 |
612.51 |
(537.86) |
789.63 |
Exceptional & Extraordinary Item |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Profit/(Loss) before tax |
283.49 |
612.51 |
(537.86) |
789.63 |
Provision for Tax |
|
|
|
|
Current Tax |
84.23 |
180.27 |
84.23 |
232.69 |
Current Tax expenses related to |
|
|
|
|
Prior Period |
4.91 |
0.94 |
8.57 |
0.94 |
Deferred Tax |
(2.41) |
(11.54) |
(214.55) |
(14.65) |
Profit/(Loss) after tax |
196.76 |
442.84 |
(416.11) |
570.65 |
Paid up Equity Share Capital |
1829.40 |
1524.50 |
1829.40 |
1524.50 |
Earnings per share |
0.22 |
0.48 |
(0.45) |
0.62 |
Basic |
0.22 |
0.48 |
(0.45) |
0.62 |
Diluted |
|
|
|
|
1.2 Operational and State of Company's Affairs:
On Standalone basis, your Company had revenue from operation of INR
10,060.66 Lakhs for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 as against INR
11441.59 Lakhs in the previous year. Further, Company earned net profit after tax before
other comprehensive income of INR
196.76 Lakhs as against previous year in which Company earned net
profit after tax before other comprehensive income of INR 442.84 Lakhs. On a consolidated
basis, your Company had revenue from operation of INR 26903.23 Lakhs for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2024 as against INR 27233.08 Lakhs in the previous year.
Further, company incurred consolidated net loss after tax of INR 416.11 Lakhs as against
previous financial year in which Company earned net profit after tax was INR 570.65 Lakhs
which was mainly due to a heavy fall in soybean and psyllium prices, the prices have
dropped drastically.
The consolidated financials reflect the cumulative performances of
Shreeoswal Seeds and Chemicals Limited along with its wholly owned material subsidiary
Company Shreeoswal Psyllium Exports India Limited. Detailed description about the business
carried out is contained in the Management Discussion and Analysis report.
2. Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
requirement to place copy of Annual Return for Financial year 2023-24 prepared in
accordance with Section 92(3) of the Act is made available on the website of the Company
and can be assessed using the web link
i.e.https://oswalseeds.com/files/Draft%20Form_MGT-_Shreeoswal%20seeds_2024_Website.pdf
3. Share Capital
During the financial year 2023-24 under review, following changes were
made in Share Capital of the Company:
Company has obtained the approval from members by way of postal ballot
for sub-division of equity share of the Company from 1 (one) equity share having face
value of INR 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each fully paid-up into 5 (five) equity shares having
face value of INR 2/- (Rupees Two only) fully paid up with effect from record date i.e.
Friday August 18, 2023. Further, company has received approval dated 16th
August, 2023 from National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) for the Sub-Division of
equity shares under new ISIN - INE00IK01029 with effect from 18th August, 2023.
Company has increased its Authorized Share Capital from INR
18,00,00,000/- divided into 9,00,00,000 [Nine Crores] Equity Shares of INR 2/- each to INR
19,00,00,000/- divided into 9,50,00,000 [Nine Crores Fifty Lacs] Equity Shares of INR 2/-
each in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the Members held on 13th January, 2024.
Pursuant to the approval of members obtained in their Extra Ordinary
General Meeting held on 13th January, 2024, Consent of Board of Directors of
the Company be and are hereby accorded in their meeting held on 05th February,
2024 for allotment of 1,52,45000 (One Crores Fifty Two Lacs Forty Five Thousand) Equity
Shares of INR 2/- each as bonus shares in the ratio of 1:5, i.e. One (1) new equity share
of INR 2/- (Rupees Two only) each for every Five (5) existing equity share(s) of INR. 2/-
(Rupees Two only) by capitalisation of INR 3,04,90,000/- (Rupees Three Crores Four Lacs
Ninety Thousand Only) out of the sum standing to the credit of retained earnings and
securities premium of the Company, to the eligible shareholders whose names appeared in
the Register of Members and as per the beneficial owner's position received from
National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited as
on Friday 02nd Day of February, 2024.
Further, during the year under review, the company has not issued
shares with differential voting rights nor has granted any stock option or sweat equity
shares. As on 31st March 2024, none of the Directors of the company hold
instruments convertible into equity shares of the Company.
4. Number of meetings of the board, its committees & General
Meetings:
The Board met 10 (Ten) times during the FY 2023-24, the details of
which are given in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report. The
maximum interval between any two Board meetings did not exceed 120 days, as prescribed in
the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements),
Regulations, 2015 (SEBI Listing Regulations).
Information on the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee (NRC) and Stakeholders Relationship Committee and meetings of those
Committees held during the year are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
Further, 6th Annual General Meeting of the Company for
financial year 2022-23 was held on 30th September, 2023 and One Extra Ordinary
General Meeting of the Company was held on 13th January, 2024 during the
financial year 2023-24.
Postal Ballot:-
Details of resolutions passed through postal ballot mechanism during
the financial year 2023-24 are provided in the section 'General Body Meetings' of the
Corporate Governance Report.
5. Dividend:-
Due to inadequate profits, your Directors have not recommended any
dividend for the year under review.
6. Amounts Transferred to Reserves:-
The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire amount of
profit for F.Y. 2023-24 appearing in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Accordingly, your
company has not transferred any amount to General Reserves for the year ended 31st
March, 2024.
7. Deposits:-
The Company has not accepted any deposits, within the meaning of
Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)
Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time.
Details of Deposits which are not in Compliance with the requirements
of Chapter V of the act: Not applicable since company has not accepted any deposits,
therefore the question does not arise regarding noncompliance with the requirements of
Chapter V of the Act. Disclosure of Unsecured Loan received from Directors:
Pursuant to Section 2(31) of Companies Act, 2013 Read with Rule
2(1)(c)(viii) of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, (including any statutory
modification or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force), the Company had not
received any unsecured loan from directors during the financial year 2023-24.
8. Subsidiary Companies, Joint Ventures or Associate Companies
As on 31st March 2024, the Company has one wholly Owned
Subsidiary Company i.e. Shreeoswal Psyllium Exports India Limited (CIN:
U01100MP2018PLC045146).
There are no associate companies or joint venture Companies within the
meaning of Companies Act, 2013. Further there are no companies that have become or ceased
to be the subsidiary, associate or joint venture of the Company during the financial year
2023-24.
During the financial year, your Board of Directors had reviewed the
affairs of the subsidiary company. The consolidated financial statements of your Company
are prepared in accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013; and forms part
of this Annual Report.
A separate statement containing salient features of the Financial
Statements of the Subsidiary in accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013
and the rules made there under in the prescribed Form AOC-1 are annexed to this Report as
ANNEXURE-A and hence is not repeated here for sake of brevity. There has been no material
change in the nature of the business of the subsidiary company.
In accordance with fourth proviso to Section 136(1) of the Companies
Act, 2013, the Annual Report of your Company, containing inter alia the audited standalone
and consolidated financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2024, along with relevant documents, has been placed on the website of the Company
at www.oswalseeds.com. Further, audited financial statements together with related
information of the subsidiary company have also been placed on the website of the Company
at www.oswalseeds.com.
In terms of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the
Act'), financial statements of the subsidiary company are not required to be sent to
the members of the Company. The Company shall provide a copy of the annual accounts of its
subsidiary company to the members of the Company on their request. The annual accounts of
its subsidiary company will also be kept open for inspection at the registered office of
the Company during business hours.
Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V
of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the details of Loans/ Advances made to and investments
made in the subsidiary have been furnished in Notes forming part of the Financial
Statements of the company.
Material Subsidiary
Shreeoswal Psyllium Exports India Limited is material wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company as per the thresholds laid down under the Regulation 16 of SEBI
Listing Regulations. The Board of Directors of the Company has approved a Policy for
determining material subsidiaries which is in line with the SEBI Listing Regulations as
amended from time to time. The Policy has been uploaded on the Company's website at
http://oswalseeds.com/Files/Policy%20for%20determining%20Material%20Subsidiary%20(1).pdf
9. Consolidated Financial Statements
The consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended
31st March 2024, have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting
Standards (IND AS) 110 - "Consolidated Financial Statements" as notified by
Ministry of Corporate Affairs and as per the general instructions for preparation of
consolidated financial statements given in
Schedule III and other applicable provisions of the Act, and in
compliance with the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The financial statements of the subsidiaries and the related detailed
information will be made available to the shareholders of the Company seeking such
information. The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements along with the Auditors' Report
thereon forms part of the Annual Report.
10.Details of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
The Company has a professional Board with an optimum combination of
executive and non-executive directors who bring to the table the right mix of knowledge,
skills and expertise. The Board provides strategic guidance and direction to the Company
in achieving its business objectives and protecting the interest of stakeholders. The
composition of the Board of Directors of the Company is in accordance with the provisions
of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the SEBI Listing
Regulations.
Directors liable to retire by rotation seeking re-appointment
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and the Company's Articles of Association, Mr. Anil Kumar Nahata (DIN:
07921005), retires by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being
eligible offers himself for reappointment. However, his term is fixed and shall not break
due to this retirement. Your directors have recommended his re-appointment for approval of
the Members of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Change in Directors
During the Financial Year 2023-24 No changes has been made in
Composition of Board of Directors of the Company:-
Key Managerial Personnel
As on 31st March, 2024,the following have been designated as
the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company pursuant to Sections 2(51) and 203 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time:
1. Mr. Sanjay Kumar Begani (DIN: 07921083), Chairman & Managing
Director; 2. Mr. Anil Kumar Nahata (DIN: 07921005), CEO and Whole-time Director; 3. Mr.
Ashok Dhakar, Chief Financial Officer 4. Mr. Dilip Patidar, Company Secretary and
Compliance Officer;
Changes in the Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, there was no change in Key Managerial
Personnel of the Company.
However, on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, the Board of Directors in their Meeting held on 14th August, 2023,
considered re-appointment of Mr. Sanjay Kumar Begani (DIN: 07921083) as Managing Director
and Mr. Anil Kumar Nahata (DIN: 07921005) as Whole Time Director and CEO of the company
for further period of three years w.e.f. 14th August 2023 to 13th
August, 2026. The aforementioned re-appointment were further confirmed by members in their
6th Annual General Meeting held on 30th September 2023.
Disqualifications of Directors
During the year under review, declarations were received from the
Directors of the Company pursuant to Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. Board
appraised the same and found that none of the director is disqualified for holding office
as director.
11.Declaration by Independent Director
The Independent Directors have submitted the declaration of
independence, as required under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, stating that
they meet the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act,
2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations as amended from time to time.
Further in terms of Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations,
the Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or
situation which exists or may be reasonably anticipated that could impair or impact their
ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment and without any
external influence and that they are independent of the Management. The Board of Directors
of the Company have taken on record the declaration and confirmation submitted by the
Independent Directors after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same.
The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the
Company hold highest standards of integrity and possess requisite expertise and experience
required to fulfill their duties as Independent Directors.
In terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6 of
the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, Independent
Directors of the Company have confirmed that they have registered themselves with the
databank maintained by The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Manesar
(IICA). The Independent Directors are also required to undertake online
proficiency self-assessment test conducted by the IICA within a period of 2 (two) years
from the date of inclusion of their names in the data bank, unless they meet the criteria
specified for exemption.
12.Directors Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board of
Directors of your Company, to the best of their knowledge, belief and ability and
explanations obtained by them, confirm that:-
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii. 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 the
financial year and of the profit of the Company for that year; iii. The directors had
taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in
accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis;
v. The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively;
vi. 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.
Based on the framework and testing of internal financial controls and
compliance systems established and maintained by the Company, work performed by the
internal, statutory and secretarial auditors and external agencies, including audit of
internal financial controls over financial reporting by the Statutory Auditors and the
reviews performed by Management and the relevant Board Committees, including the Audit
Committee, the Board is of the opinion that the Company's internal financial controls were
adequate and effective during the financial year 2023-24.
13. Familiarization Programmes imparted to Independent Directors
Your Company has familiarized the Independent Directors, with regard to
their roles, rights, responsibilities, nature of the industry in which your Company
operates, the business model of your Company etc. The Familiarization Programme was
imparted to the Independent Directors during the meetings of the Board of Directors.
The Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors is uploaded on
the website of your Company, and is accessible at:
https://www.oswalseeds.com/files/23-24/Familiarization%20Programmes%202023-24.pdf
14. Meeting of Independent Directors
The Independent Directors met once during the year as on 14th
February, 2024. The Meeting was conducted in an informal manner without the presence of
the Chairman, the Whole Time Director, the Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors and the
Chief Financial Officer.
15.Committees of the Board of Directors
The Board is assisted by several committees, whose delegated authority
enhances role clarity and the effective execution of responsibilities throughout our
business. These committees are tasked with governance issues and provide periodic reports
to the Board on their activities. Each committee evaluates its effectiveness by reviewing
its activities against approved terms of reference in alignment with delegated powers and
authority.
The Details of Committees of the Board are given below:- (i) Audit
Committee (ii) Nomination and Remuneration Committee (iii) Stakeholders Relationship
Committee
The details with respect to the composition, powers, roles, terms of
reference, Meetings held and attendance of the Directors at such Meetings of the relevant
Committees are given in detail in the Report on Corporate Governance of the Company which
forms part of this Report.
16.Statement indicating the manner in which Formal Annual Evaluation of
the performance of the Board, it's Committees and of individual directors has been
made:
Pursuant to provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing
Regulations, the evaluation of all the directors, committees, Chairman of the Board, and
the Board as a whole was conducted based on the criteria and framework adopted by the
Board which includes assessing the quality, quantity and timelines of flow of information
between the Company, Management and the Board, as it is necessary for the Board to
effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
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 functioning, etc.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after
seeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of the criteria such as the
composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc. The board and the
nomination and remuneration committee 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 committee 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. The Directors were satisfied with the
evaluation results, which reflected the overall engagement of the Individual Directors,
the Board as a whole and its Committees with the Company.
The Independent Directors has also expressed their satisfaction with
overall functioning and implementations of their suggestions.
Performance Evaluation Criteria for Independent Directors:
The performance evaluation criteria for independent directors are
determined by the Nomination and Remuneration committee. An indicative list of factors
that may be evaluated include participation and contribution by a director, commitment,
effective deployment of knowledge and expertise, effective management of relationship with
stakeholders, integrity and maintenance of confidentiality and independence of behavior
and judgments.
Statement with regard to integrity, expertise and experience of the
independent director appointed during the year.
During the year under review, the Board has not appointed any
Independent Director in the Company. Further, the board opined that, all our Independent
Directors possess requisite qualifications, experience, expertise and hold high standards
of integrity for the purpose of
Rule 8(5)(iiia) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. List of key
skills, expertise and core competencies of the Board, including the Independent Directors,
is provided in Corporate Governance Report.
17.Particulars of Loan, Guarantees and Investments u/s 186:-
The Company's total investments of INR 2,001.44 Lakh as of March 31,
2024 are governed by Section 186 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Schedule V of SEBI
Listing Regulations, and the details are provided below:-
Name of Company |
Nature of Transaction |
Investment/Guarantee/Loan provided |
Closing value as on 31.03.2024 |
Shreeoswal Psyllium Exports India Limited (WOS) |
Non-Current |
Investment in 14000000 equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each |
1400.00 lacs |
Shreeoswal Psyllium Exports India Limited (WOS) |
Non-Current |
Investment in share application money (6000000 equity shares
of Rs. 10/- each) |
600.00 lacs |
Vodafone Idea Limited |
Non-Current |
Investment in equity shares |
1.44 lacs |
Furthermore, during the financial year Company had extended loans and
advances to its wholly-owned subsidiary company, with an outstanding amount of INR
1,393.85 Lakhs as of March 31, 2024. For detailed information on these investments and
loans, are stated in Notes 3 and 4 of the Standalone Financial Statements, respectively.
Further Loans given to wholly owned subsidiary were utilized for its principle business
activities only.
The above stated investment and loan are within the limits as specified
under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the company is not required to take any
further approval of its members.
18.Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties:-
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI
Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions.
The Policy can be accessed on the Company's website at the web-link:
http://oswalseeds.com/files/POLICY%20for%20RELATED%20PARTY%20TRANSACTION.pdf
The Policy intends to ensure that proper reporting; approval and
disclosure processes are in place for all transactions between the Company & Related
Parties.
All Related Party Transactions are subjected to independent review by
an Audit Committee to establish compliance with the requirements of Related Party
Transactions under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations. Prior omnibus
approval is obtained for related party transactions which are of repetitive nature and
entered in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis.
All Related Party Transactions entered during the year 2023-24 were in
Ordinary Course of the Business and at Arm's Length basis. The Company has not entered
into any Material Related Party Transactions during the financial year. Accordingly, the
disclosure of related party transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act in
Form AOC-2 is not applicable to the Company for FY 2023-24 and hence does not form part of
this report..
Details of related party transactions entered into by the Company, in
terms of IND AS-24 have been disclosed in the notes to the standalone/ consolidated
financial statements forming part of this Report and Annual Accounts 2023-24.
19.Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo:-
The particulars in respect of conservation of energy, technology
absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required under sub-section (3)(m)
of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule (8)(3) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 are given as under:
(i) Conservation of Energy:
a. The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy:-
The Company has a well-organized, structured and centrally controlled
Energy Management system for utility and Infrastructure. Regular focus and efforts are
made to improve efficiency and accuracy by modernization of high end Technology. Some of
the key initiatives for conserving energy are as under: -
(i) Replacement of Conventional Light with LED Lights at factory and
Office resulting in saving of electricity.
(ii) Replacement of capacitor and installed latest technology
equipments, machine and plants which consume less energy and minimum power. Services of
machineries are done in regular interval which minimized the consumption of energy
b. The steps taken by the company for utilizing alternate sources of
energy:-
The Company has used alternate source of energy, whenever and to the
extent possible. DG set is used by the Company.
c. The capital investment on energy conservation equipments:- NIL (ii)
Technology Absorption: a. The effort made towards technology absorption-
Company have installed latest technology of machine made in bulher (UK)
b. The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction,
product development or import substitution: No specific activity has been done by the
Company.
c. In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years
reckoned from the beginning of the financial year): The Company has neither purchased
within India nor imported any technology.
d. The expenditure incurred on Research & Development: The Company
has not incurred any expenditure on Research and Development during the year under review.
(iii) Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
There were no Foreign Exchange earnings and outgoings that took place
during the financial year as required by Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
20.Statement in respect of adequacy of internal financial control with
reference to the financial statements:-
The Company has adequate Internal Controls Systems and the same are
reviewed regularly. Beside there are documented policies and procedures to support the
system, so that all the applicable rules and regulations are complied with; that all
transactions are authorized, recorded and reported correctly and adequately and that all
the assets of the Company are safeguarded and there is no unauthorized use thereof. The
Audit Committee reviews reports presented by the internal auditors on a routine basis.
Further, the Audit Committee maintains constant dialogue with statutory and internal
auditors to ensure that internal control systems are operating effectively.
The Company's internal control system is commensurate with its
size, scale and complexities of its operations. Such controls have been assessed during
the year under review taking into consideration the essential components of internal
controls stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over
Financial Reporting issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
However, your Company recognizes that Internal Financial Controls
cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial, operational and compliance
reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Accordingly, regular audits and
review processes ensure that such systems are reinforced on an ongoing basis.
21.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):-
The Company recognizes the responsibilities towards society and
strongly intends to contribute towards development of knowledge based economy.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 135(9) of the Companies Act 2013,
Where the amount to be spent by a company under sub-section (5) of Section 135 does not
exceed Rupees Fifty Lakhs, the requirement under sub-section (1) of Section 135 of the
Companies Act 2013, constitution of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee shall
not be applicable and the functions of such Committee provided under this section shall,
in such cases, be discharged by the Board of Directors of such company. Since the amount
of CSR Expenditure is less than Rupees Fifty Lakhs, the company is not required to
constitute the CSR Committee and the functions of CSR Committee shall be performed by the
Board of Directors.
The Company's CSR Policy is available on the Company's
web-link: https://oswalseeds.com/files/CSR%20Policy.pdf
The Company has focused on social cause and implementation of its
Corporate Social Responsibility as per Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2024; the
Company has spent INR 11.25 Lakhs on CSR activity.
Further, detailed information report on the CSR policy and the CSR
initiatives taken during financial year 2023-24 is given in Annexure-B.
22. Nomination and Remuneration Policy / Disclosure relating to
remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and particulars of Employees:-
In accordance with the provision of Section 178 and other applicable
provisions if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued there under and
the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors formulated the Nomination and
Remuneration Policy of your Company on the recommendations of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee. Pursuant to
Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the nomination and
remuneration policy of the Company which lays down the criteria for determining
qualifications, competencies, positive attributes and independence for appointment of
Directors and policies of the Company relating to remuneration of Directors, KMP and other
employees is available on the Company's website at
http://www.oswalseeds.com/conduct.html
The Board of Directors affirms that the remuneration paid to Directors,
senior management and other employees is in accordance with the remuneration policy of the
Company.
The Disclosure required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with the Rule 5 (1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 as amended up to date, is annexed as Annexure-C and forms an
integral part of the Board Report.
During the year under review, None of the employee of the company is
drawing more than INR 1,02,00,000/- per annum or INR 8,50,000/- per month for the part of
the year. Therefore, details of top ten employees in terms of the receipt of remuneration
as prescribed under rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended, containing details prescribed under rule 5(3) of the
said rules, will be made available to any member on request, as per provisions of Section
136(1) of the Act. Any Member desirous of obtaining above said details may write to the
Company Secretary or email at oswalgroups2002@gmail.com
Further Pursuant to Section 197(14) of the Companies Act, 2013 neither
the Managing Director nor Whole Time Director of the Company received any remuneration or
commission from its subsidiary Company.
During the year under review Mrs. Kiran Devi Begani and Mrs. Padma
Nahta who are Non Executive Non Independent Director of the Company are drawing
remuneration of INR 18.00 Lakhs each from wholly owned material subsidiary company i.e.
Shreeoswal Psyllium Exports India Limited in capacity of whole time Director.
23.Disclosure on establishment of a Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower
Policy
The Company has established a vigil mechanism, through a Whistle Blower
Policy, where Directors and employees can voice their genuine concerns or grievances about
any unethical or unacceptable business practice. A whistle-blowing mechanism not only
helps the company in detection of fraud, but is also used as a corporate governance tool
leading to prevention and deterrence of misconduct.
It provides direct access to the employees of the Company to approach
the Compliance Officer or the Chairman of the Audit Committee, where necessary. The
Company ensures those genuine Whistle Blowers are accorded complete protection from any
kind of unfair treatment or victimization.
The Whistle Blower Policy is disclosed on the website of the Company at
chrome- https://oswalseeds.com/files/WHISTLE%20BLOWER.pdf. No Person has been denied
access to the Audit Committee.
24.Secretarial Audit
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
and Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
Board of Directors has appointed Ramesh Chandra Bagdi & Associates, Practicing Company
Secretaries, Indore to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company
for the year ended March 31, 2024.
The Secretarial Audit Report given by the Secretarial Auditor of the
Company is annexed as Annexure-D and forms an integral part of this Report, which is self
explanatory.
There is no qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer
in Secretarial Audit report except the following:-
Secretarial Auditor Observations |
Management comments |
Pursuant to Regulation 23(9) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
Listed Company shall submit the disclosure of related party transactions on consolidated
basis on the date of publication of results. Company has made delay of 1 day in submission
of Disclosure of Related Party Transaction for the half year ended on 31st March, 2023 |
Due to technical glitch (validation error) company submitted
Disclosure of Related Party Transaction for the half year ended on 31st March,
2023 with delay of one day |
Pursuant to SEBI/HO/ISD/ISD/CIR/P/2020/168 dated 09.09.2020
Delay in providing information to designated depository as per SEBI Circular dated 09th
September, 2020 on System Driven Disclosures (SDD). |
Inadvertently details of appointment of Independent
Director's were not updated with designated depository through system driven
disclosure mechanism with in prescribed time. However same has been updated on 26.03.2024. |
There are few pending Criminal Cases under District Court due
to Non-Germination of Agro Seeds. |
Nature of business of the company is agro based commodities
and legal pending cases against the company at district court are due to Non-Germination
of Agro Seeds or failure of Seeds Sample and which may be happened by any of the one
condition i.e. Climate changes, Soil Issue, excess or less water used while irrigation of
crop, Non- Germination and farmer negligence which is not the fault of the company.
Further quantum of the amount is not ascertainable and nature of the cases are in criminal
hence there was no impact on financial of the Company. |
25.Secretarial Audit of Material Unlisted Subsidiary Company
Shreeoswal Psyllium Exports India Limited, a material wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company undertakes Secretarial Audit under Section 204 of the Companies
Act, 2013. The Secretarial Audit of Shreeoswal Psyllium Exports India Limited for the
Financial Year 2023-24 was carried out pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The Secretarial Audit Report of
Shreeoswal Psyllium Exports India Limited submitted by Ramesh Chandra Bagdi &
Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries. The Secretarial Audit Report given by the
Secretarial Auditor of the Company is annexed as Annexure-E and forms an integral part of
this Report.
26.Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
The Company has undertaken an audit for the financial year 2023-24 for
all applicable compliances as per SEBI Regulations and Circulars/Guidelines issued there
under. Pursuant to provision of Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Annual
Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial year 2023-24 has been submitted to the
stock exchange within 60 days of the end of the financial year.
27.Statutory Auditors
Pursuant to Section 139 of the Act read with rules made thereunder, as
amended, J.C. Baheti & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Indore (ICAI Registration
Number 003390C), were appointed as Statutory Auditors of your Company, for a term of five
years from the conclusion of 06th Annual General Meeting until the conclusion
of 11th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held for financial year
2027-2028.
Explanation to Auditor's Remarks
The Auditors in their report have referred to the notes forming part of
the Accounts which are self-explanatory and does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.
Further, there was no fraud in the Company, which was required to
report by Statutory Auditors of the Company under sub-section (12) of Section 143 of
Companies Act, 2013.
28.Internal Auditor
The Board of Directors has appointed CA Avani Nahar, Chartered
Accountant, as Internal Auditor to conduct the internal audit of the various areas of
operations and records of the Company. The periodic reports of the said internal auditors
are regularly placed before the Audit Committee along with the comments of the management
on the action taken to correct any observed deficiencies on the working of the various
departments.
The Audit Committee reviews adequacy and effectiveness of the
Company's internal control environment and monitors the implementation of audit
recommendations including those relating to strengthening of the Company's risk
management policies and systems.
29.Cost Record and Audit
Your Company does not falls within the provision of Section 148 of
Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records & Audit) Rules, 2014 as
amended from time to time; therefore, no such record are required to be maintained.
30.Report on Corporate Governance & Management Discussion Analysis
Your company has complied with the corporate governance requirements
under the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI
Listing Regulations. A detailed report on Corporate Governance confirming compliance with
the conditions of the Corporate Governance, forms part of the Annual Report. A detailed
analysis of the Company's performance is discussed in the Management Discussion and
Analysis Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
31.CEO & CFO Certification:
The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of your Company
have issued necessary certificate pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 17(8) of the
SEBI Listing Regulations and the same forms part of this Annual Report.
32.Code of Conduct
The Board of Directors has laid down a Code of Conduct (the
Code) for all Board members and senior management personnel of your Company. The
Code of Conduct is available on Company's website of the Company
http://www.oswalseeds.com/conduct.html
All Board members and senior management personnel have confirmed
compliance with the Code. Declaration on adherence to the code of conduct is forming part
of the Corporate Governance Report.
33.Statement indicating development & implementation of Risk
Management Policy:-
The Board of Directors has adopted a risk management policy to develop
and implement risk management procedure/plan including therein of elements of risks, if
any which in the opinion of the Board may threaten the existence of the Company.
34.Material changes & commitments, if any affecting the financial
position of the Company:-
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
the company have occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial
statements relate and the date of this Board's report. However Company have offered
Corporate Guarantee to its group company Oswal Ethanol and Feed Industry Private Limited
(Borrowing Company in which Directors of the Company are interested) for an amount not
exceeding INR 110 Crores. The Company's liability is contingent upon the corporate
guarantee provided. As of the date of the Signing Board Report, there is no impact of
corporate guarantee on the financial position of the company.
35. Sexual harassment of women at workplace (prevention, prohibition
& redressal) act, 2013:-
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with
the requirements of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress
the Complaint received regarding sexual harassment.
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. All employees (permanent, contractual,
temporary, trainees) are covered under this Policy. There was no case of sexual harassment
reported during the year under review.
The policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at workplace as approved
by the Board of directors has been uploaded on the website of the Company at the web link:
http://www.oswalseeds.com/conduct.html
36.Environment and Safety
Safety is your company's top most priority with primary focus on
developing a safety culture among employees. Your Company's policy requires conduct
of operations in such a manner, so as to ensure safety of all concerned compliances,
environmental regulations and preservation of natural resources.
37.Listing of Shares
The shares of the Company are listed on National Stock Exchange of
India Limited (NSE), and the Company is regular in payment of the listing fees. There was
no suspension of trading during the year under review.
38.Insurance
The Company's assets are adequately insured against the loss of
fire and other risk, as considered necessary by the Management from time to time.
39.Compliance of Secretarial Standard
Your Company is in compliance with the applicable Secretarial
Standards, issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India as amended from time to
time and approved by the Central Government under Section 118(10) of the Companies Act,
2013.
40.Industrial Relations
Company's Industrial relations continued to be healthy, cordial
and harmonious during the year under review. Your Directors record their appreciation for
all the efforts, support and co-operation of all employees extended from time to time.
41.Depository System
Your Company's shares are tradable compulsorily in electronic form
and your Company has connectivity with both the Depositories i.e. National Securities
Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL).
42.Other Disclosures:
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in
respect of the following items as there were no transactions/events on these items during
the year under review:-
No Significant or material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or
Tribunals which impact the going concern status and the Company's operation in
future.
Voting rights which are not directly exercised by the employees in
respect of shares for the subscription/ purchase of which loan was given by the Company
(as there is no scheme pursuant to which such persons can bene cially hold shares as
envisaged under Section 67(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013).
There has been no change in the nature of business of your Company.
The Business Responsibility Reporting as required by Regulation 34(2)
of the SEBI Listing Regulations is not applicable to your Company for the financial year
ending March 31, 2024.
No application was made or any proceeding is pending under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year in respect of your Company.
There was no one time settlement of loan obtained from the Banks or
Financial Institutions.
There was no revision of financial statements and Board's Report of the
Company during the year under review.
43.Acknowledgment and Appreciation:-
The Directors wish to convey their appreciation to all of the
Company's employees for their contribution towards the Companies performance. The
Directors would also like to thank the shareholders, employees, investors, stock exchange,
customers, bankers, governments and all other business associates for their continuous
support to the Company and their confidence in its management.
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For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
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SHREEOSWAL SEEDS AND CHEMICALS LIMITED |
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Date: 14th August, 2024 |
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Place: Neemuch |
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Sanjay Kumar Begani |
Anil Kumar Nahata |
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Chairman and Managing Director |
CEO and Whole-time Director |
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DIN: 07921083 |
DIN: 07921005 |