<dhhead>DIRECTORS REPORT </dhhead>
To
The Members of Midland Polymers Limited
We have pleasure in presenting the 32nd Directors
Report on the Business and Operations of the Company together with the audited Financial
Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2024.
CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT ETC PURSUANT TO THE RESOLUTION PLAN APPROVED BY
THE HONBLE NCLT, INDORE BENCH VIDE ITS ORDERS DATED 18.08.2023:
The Honble National Company Law Tribunal ("NCLT"),
Indore Bench, vide Order dated
01.01.2023 ("Insolvency Commencement Order") had initiated
Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process ("CIRP") against the Company, based on
the petition filed by the Financial Creditor under Section 7 of the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ("the Code") and has approved the Resolution Plan vide its
Orders dated 18.08.2023.
The following are the material changes having impact on the financial
position of the Company are as follows:
Change in registered office of the Company to Sai Krishna
Building,8-2-293/82/A/797/A, Cellar Floor, Jubilee Hills, Shaikpet, Hyderabad, Telangana -
500033.
Further, the registered office was shifted to Plot.No.8-2-603/23/3
& 8-2-603/23, 15, 2nd Floor, HSR Summit, Banjara Hills, Road No.10, Hyderabad-500034
w.e.f 20.11.2023.
3. Change in the Main Objects of the Company.
4. Amendment of Capital clause of the Company after consolidation of
shares to Rs.10/- per share. The revised Cause V is as follows:
The Authorised Share capital of the company is Rs.13,60,00,000 divided
into 1,36,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each.
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY/HIGHLIGHTS/ REVIEW OF OPERATIONS/ STATE OF
COMPANYS AFFAIRS:
The performance of the Company during the year has been as under:
Particulars |
2023-2024 |
2022-2023 |
Revenue from Operations |
5,50,000 |
-- |
Other Income (Including Exceptional Items) |
73,120 |
-- |
Total Expenses |
51,92,921 |
28,72,825 |
Profit Before Tax |
(45,69,801) |
(28,72,825) |
Profit After Tax |
(45,69,801) |
(28,72,825) |
Earning per Equity Share- Basic |
(6.83) |
(0.02) |
Diluted (in Rs.) |
(6.83) |
(0.02) |
During the period under review and the date of Boards Report
there was no change in the nature of Business.
2. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS:
On Standalone basis, the total revenue of the Company for the financial
year 2023-24 was Rs. 0.62 lakhs as against Nil revenue for the previous financial year.
The Company recorded a net loss of Rs. 4.57 Lakhs for the financial year 2023-24 as
against the net loss after tax of Rs. 2.87 lakhs for the previous year.
3. DIVIDEND
As the Company recently in August, 2023 came out of "Corporate
Insolvency and Resolution Process (CIRP)" and in the absence of profit, your
directors are unable to declare any dividend for the financial year 2023-2024.
4. BUSINESS UPDATE AND STATE OF COMPANYS AFFAIRS:
The information on Companys affairs and related aspects is
provided under Management Discussion and Analysis report, which has been prepared,
inter-alia, in compliance with Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) regulations, 2015 and forms part of this Report.
5. RESERVES:
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134 (3) (j) of the Companies Act,
2013, the company has not proposed to transfer any amount to general reserves account of
the company during the year under review.
The closing balance of reserves, including retained earnings, of the
Company as at March, 31st 2024 is Rs. (2,49,80,901)/-.
6. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF THE BUSINESS, IF ANY:
Pursuant to the Honble NCLT Order, Indore Bench dated 18.08.2023,
the Company has altered the Main object of the Company to carry out the business objects
of the Corporate Debtor, the business objects of Logistics, Import Export trading Software
and agriculture. The Company is yet to carry the Operations.
7. MATERIAL CHANGES & COMMITMENT AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION
OF THE COMPANY:
The Honble National Company Law Tribunal ("NCLT"),
Indore Bench, vide Order dated
01.01.2023 ("Insolvency Commencement Order") had initiated
Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process ("CIRP") based on petition filed by the
Financial Creditor under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ("the
Code") had appointed Mr. Madhusudhana Rao Gonugunta as Resolution professional of the
Company to manage affairs of the Company in accordance with the provisions of the Code.
The following are the material changes having impact on the financial
position of the Company are as follows:
1.change in the registered office of the Company to Hyderabad in the
state of Telangana as mentioned below:
Sai Krishna Building,
8-2-293/82/ A/797 /A Cellar Floor,
Jubilee Hills, Road.No.35,
Hyderabad - 500036, Telangana.
2. Change in the Main Objects of the Company.
3. Amendment of Capital clause of the Company after consolidation of
shares to Rs.10/- per share. The revised Cause V is as follows:
The Authorised Share capital of the company is Rs.13,60,00,000 divided
into 1,36,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each.
8. REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
There was no revision of the financial statements for the year under
review.
9. AUTHORISED AND PAID-UP CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY:
The Company was admitted into Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
("CIRP"). The Honble National Company Law Tribunal ("NCLT"),
Indore Bench, vide Order dated
01.01.2023 ("Insolvency Commencement Order") had initiated
Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process ("CIRP") against the Company, based on
the petition filed by the Financial Creditor under Section 7 of the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ("the Code") and has approved the Resolution Plan vide its
Orders dated 14.09.2023.
1. Capital restructuring:
a) Reduction and extinguishment of existing Promoters holding to the
extent of 100%:
The Holding of erstwhile promoters is reduced by 100%. As a result, the
erstwhile promoters shareholding of 1,22,65,000 shares have become zero
b) Reduction and extinguishment of non-promoters holding to the extent
of 95%:
The Holding of non-promoters is reduced by 99%. As a result, the
existing public shareholding of 12,36,09,700 shares have become 1,23,610 equity shares
2. Capital infusion into the Company and allotment of equity:
The Resolution Applicant have infused an amount of Rs. 2,40,00,000/- in
the manner set out in the Resolution Plan.
Further, pursuant to the said Order, the Board of Directors in its
meeting held on 16.10.2023 has approved the allotment of 5,45,150 equity shares of Rs.
10/- each to resolution applicant and other strategic investors pursuant to the approved
resolution plan.
Therefore, pursuant to the above, as on date the Authorised share
capital of the Company as on 31.03.2024 is at Rs. 13,60,00,000 divided into 1,36,00,000
equity shares of the face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.
Therefore, pursuant to the above, as on date the Paid- Up Capital of
your Company stands at Rs. 66,87,600 divided into 6,68,760 (Six lakhs Sixty-Eight Thousand
Seven hundred and sixty-only) equity shares of the face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten
Only) each.
10. INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF):
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 of the Act, Investor
Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules,
2016 ("IEPF Rules") read with the relevant circulars and amendments thereto, the
amount of dividend remaining unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years from the due
date is required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund
("IEPF"), constituted by the Central Government.
During the Year, no amount of dividend/ was unpaid or unclaimed for a
period of seven years and therefore no amount/shares is required to be transferred to
Investor Education and Provident Fund under the Section 125 (1) and Section 125 (2) of the
Act.
11. TRANSFER OF SHARES AND UNPAID/UNCLAIMED AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR
EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF):
Pursuant to provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Investor
Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules,
2016, as amended from time to time. During the Year, no amount of dividend/ was unpaid or
unclaimed for a period of seven years and therefore no amount/shares is required to be
transferred to Investor Education and Provident Fund under the Section 125 (1) and Section
125 (2) of the Act.
12. APPOINTMENT / RE-APPOINTMENT / RESIGNATION / RETIREMENT OF
DIRECTORS /CEO/ CFO AND KEY MANANGERIAL PERSONNEL:
a.) Appointments:
Pursuant to the Orders dated 18.08.2023 of Honble NCLT, Indore
Bench, following appointments have taken place during the year:
S. No |
Name of the Director/KMP/ Officer |
Designation |
Date of Appointment |
1 |
Mrs Vanaja Veeramreddy |
Managing Director |
06.09.2023 |
2 |
Mr. Praneeth Thota |
Whole-Time Director and CFO |
15.09.2023 |
3 |
Mrs. Jhansi Sanivarapu |
Non-Executive Director |
15.09.2023 |
4 |
Ms. Priyanka Agarwal |
Chairperson and Independent Director |
15.09.2023 |
5 |
Mr. Shivshankar Reddy Gopavarapu |
Independent Director |
15.09.2023 |
6 |
Ms. Sirisha Gajjala |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
06.09.2023 |
7. |
Ms. Sharvari Shinde |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
01.04.2024 |
b.) Resignations:
Pursuant to the Orders dated 18.08.2023 of Honble NCLT, Indore
Bench, Following Directors have been deemed as resigned during the year:
S. No |
Name of the Director/KMP/ Officer |
Designation |
Date of Resignation |
1. |
Mr. Satyanarayan Rathi |
Managing Director |
15.09.2023
(Deemed Resignation) |
2. |
Mr. Aditya Phanse |
Whole-Time Director and CFO |
15.09.2023
(Deemed Resignation) |
3. |
Mr. Dinesh Kumar Gund |
Independent Director |
15.09.2023
(Deemed Resignation) |
4. |
Mr. Shubham Jain |
Independent Director |
15.09.2023
(Deemed Resignation) |
5. |
Ms. Sirisha Gajjala |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
31.03.2024 |
c) Information u/r 36(3) of SEBI (LODR), Regulations, 2015:
As required under regulation 36 (3) of the SEBI (LODR), Regulations,
2015, brief particulars of the Directors seeking appointment/re-appointment are given as
Annexure A to the notice of the AGM forming part of this Annual Report.
13. DECLARATION FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS ON ANNUAL BASIS.
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent
Directors of the Company confirming that they meet with both the criteria of independence
as prescribed under sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and under
Reg.16(1)(b)
read with Reg. 25 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements), Regulations 2015.
In compliance with Rule 6 of Companies (Appointment and Qualification
of Directors) Rules, 2014, all the PIDs of the Company have registered themselves with the
India Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Manesar and have included their names in the
databank of Independent Directors within the statutory timeline.
The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied
with Schedule IV of the Act and the Companys Code of Conduct. In terms of Reg. 25(8)
of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015, 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 judgement and
without any external influence.
During the year, Independent Directors of the Company had no pecuniary
relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and
reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the
Board of Directors and Committee(s).
14. BOARD MEETINGS:
The Company was suspended and was admitted in IBC proceedings and came
out of the same on 18.08.2023 vide Orders of the Honble NCLT Indore Bench dated
18.08.2023 and till then the Board was Suspended.
However, after the end of IBC proceedings the Company, the Board of
Directors duly met seven (07) times during the financial year from 1st April 2023 to 31st
March 2024. The dates on which the meetings were held are 25.09.2023, 16.10.2023,
20.10.2023, 14.11.2023, 20.11.2023, 14.02.2024 and 30.03.2024.
15. COMMITTEES:
The Company being a listed Company has validly constituted various
applicable and mandatory committees i.e. Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee and Stakeholder Relationship Committee.
16. BOARD EVALUATION:
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 SEBI Listing Regulations.
The performance of the board was evaluated by the board after seeking
inputs from all the directors on the basis of 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 criteria such as the composition
of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
The above criteria are based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation
issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on January 5, 2017.
The Board reviewed the performance of individual directors on the basis
of 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.
Performance evaluation of independent directors was done by the entire
board, excluding the independent director being evaluated.
17. STATEMENT SHOWING THE NAMES OF THE TOP TEN EMPLOYEES IN TERMS OF
REMUNERATION DRAWN AND THE NAME OF EVERY EMPLOYEE AS PER RULE 5(2) & (3) OF THE
COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION) RULES, 2014:
A table containing the particulars in accordance with the provisions of
Section 197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is appended as Annexure VI (a) to this
Report.
A statement showing the names of the top ten employees in terms of
remuneration drawn and the name of every employee is annexed to this Annual report as
Annexure VI (b).
During the year, none of the employees is drawing a remuneration of
Rs.1,02,00,000/- and above per annum or Rs. 8,50,000/- and above in aggregate per month,
the limits specified under the Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,2013 read with Rules
5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014.
18. RATIO OF REMUNERATION TO EACH DIRECTOR:
Under section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 5(1) (2)
& (3) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration) Rules, 2014 read with Schedule
V of the Companies Act, 2013 ratio of remuneration of Mrs. Vanaja Veeramreddy, Managing
Director of the Company is nil as no remuneration was paid.
19. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134(3) (c) and 134 (5) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and on the basis of explanation given by the executives of the Company
and subject to disclosures in the Annual Accounts of the Company from time to time, we
state as under:
1. That in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures;
2. That the Directors have selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgment 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 or loss of the Company for that period;
3. That the Directors have 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;
4. That the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis:
5. That the Directors have lain down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are
operating effectively; and
6. That the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance
with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and
operating effectively
20. DETAILS OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:
The Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements
as designed and implemented by the Company are adequate. The Company maintains appropriate
system of internal control, including monitoring procedures, to ensure that all assets are
safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition. Company policies,
guidelines and procedures provide for adequate checks and balances, and are meant to
ensure that all transactions are authorized, recorded and reported correctly.
During the period under review, there is no material or serious
observations have been noticed for inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.
Further, details of internal financial control and its adequacy are
included in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report which is appended as Annexure V
and forms part of this Report.
21. NO FRAUDS REPORTED BY STATUTORY AUDITORS
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Auditors have not reported any
matter under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, therefore no detail is required
to be disclosed under section 134(3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
22. CEO/ CFO CERTIFICATION:
The Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer Certification on the
financial statements under Regulation 17 (8) of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure
Requirements), Regulations, 2015 for the year 2023-2024 is given as Annexure II in this
Annual Report.
23. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE / FINANCIAL POSITION OF
THE SUBSIDIARIES / ASSOCIATES/ JOINT VENTURES:
The Company has M/s Protect Nature Private Limited was a subsidiary.
However, pursuant to the NCLT Order dated 18.08.2023, all investments were transferred
including subsidiary, Hence, consolidation results not presented and therefore it ceased
to be subsidiary.
24. NAMES OF THE COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR:
The Company has M/s Protect Nature Private Limited which was ceased to
its subsidiary w.e.f. 31.12.2023.
25. PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
Your Company has not accepted any deposits falling within the meaning
of Sec.73, 74 & 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rule 8(v) of Companies
(Accounts) Rules 2014, during the financial year under review.
26. DETAILS OF DEPOSITS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
ACT:
Since the Company has not accepted any deposits during the Financial
Year ended March 31, 2024, there has been no non-compliance with the requirements of the
Act.
Pursuant to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notification dated
22nd January 2019 amending the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, the Company
is required to file with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) requisite returns in Form DPT-3
for outstanding receipt of money/loan by the Company, which is not considered as deposits.
The Company complied with this requirement within the prescribed
timelines.
27. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
The Company has not given any loan, guarantees or made any investments
exceeding the limits under the provisions as prescribed in Section 186 of the Companies
Act, 2013.
28. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
Our Company has formulated a policy on related party transactions which
is also available on Companys website at www.erpsoft.com. This policy deals with the
review and approval of related party transactions.
All related party transactions that were entered into during the
financial year were on arms length basis and were in the ordinary course of
business. There were no material significant related party transactions made by the
Company with the Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or the Senior Management
which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred
to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 in the prescribed Form AOC-2 is appended
as Annexure IV which forms part of this Report.
All related party transactions were placed before the Audit
Committee/Board for approval. Prior approval of the Audit Committee was obtained for the
transactions which are foreseen and are in repetitive in nature. Members may refer to note
no. 25 to the financial statements which sets out related party disclosures pursuant to
IND AS-24.
29. DISCLOSURE OF PARTICULARS WITH RESPECT TO CONSERVATION OF ENERGY,
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The particulars as prescribed under Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies
Act, 2013, are provided hereunder:
A. Conservation of Energy:
Your Companys operations are not energy intensive. Adequate
measures have been taken to conserve energy wherever possible by using energy efficient
computers and purchase of energy efficient equipment.
B. Research & Development and Technology Absorption:
1. Research and Development (R&D): NIL
2. Technology absorption, adoption and innovation: NIL
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Out Go:
Foreign Exchange Earnings: NIL Foreign Exchange Outgo: NIL
30. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND SHAREHOLDERS INFORMATION:
As stipulated under Regulation 34 read with schedule V of SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015, a report on Corporate Governance duly audited is appended as Annexure
I for information of the Members. A requisite certificate from the Secretarial
Auditors of the Company confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance
is attached to the Report on Corporate Governance.
31. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR, COMPOSITION OF CSR COMMITTEE
AND CONTENTS OF CSR POLICY):
Since your Company does not have net worth of Rs. 500 Crores or more or
turnover of Rs. 1000 Crores or more or a net profit of Rs. 5 Crores or more during the
financial year, section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to Corporate Social
Responsibility is not applicable and hence the Company need not adopt any Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy.
32. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
In pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) & (10) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 22 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, a vigil
Mechanism for Directors and employees to report genuine concerns has been established. It
also provides for necessary safeguards for protection against victimization for whistle
blowing in good faith.
Vigil Mechanism Policy has been established by the Company for
directors and employees to report genuine concerns pursuant to the provisions of section
177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013. The same has been placed on the website of
the Company.
33. SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY COURTS / REGULATORS /
TRIBUNALS:
The Honble National Company Law Tribunal ("NCLT"),
Indore Bench, vide Order dated
18.01.2023 ("Insolvency Commencement Order") had initiated
Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process ("CIRP") based on petition filed by the
Financial Creditor under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ("the
Code") and appointed Mr. Madhusudan Rao Gonugunta as Resolution Professional.
1. The CoC resolved to appoint the IRP as the RP and the same was
approved by this Adjudicating Authority.
2. The CoC instructed the RP to publish Form G calling upon the
prospective resolution applicants to submit the EOI/Resolution Plans for the corporate
debtor.
3. The RP published Form-G on 04.03.2023 in widely circulated English
as well as local language newspapers. In response thereto, he received 2 resolution plans
from Mr. Arun Kilash Shah and Mr. Gudapu Reddy Sreedar Reddy.
4. The CoC discussed the proposal, which was received in the form of
Resolution Plans, in its 3rd & 4th CoC meetings. In its 4th CoC meeting
held on 03.06.2023, the said resolution plans were discussed and put to vote. The
resolution plan from Mr. Gudapu Reddy Sreedar Reddy was approved by the CoC with 97.48 %
votes.
5. The resolution applicant- Mr. Gudapu Reddy Sreedar Reddy has
proposed to infuse a sum of Rs.2,31,75,000/- and an allotment of 10,000 equity shares of
Rs.10/- each to the secured financial creditors.
34. AUDITORS:
a. Statutory Auditors
The members of the company approved the appointment of M/s.
Pundarikashyam and Associates, Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors of the company
for the term of one years from 20.10.2023 to 31.03.2024 upto conclusion of 32nd
Annual General meeting to be held for financial year 2023-24 and is eligible for
reappointment.
The Board in its meeting held on 14.08.2024 proposed to appoint M7s.
Pundarikashyam and Associates., as Statutory Auditors for the remaining period of 5 years
from the conclusion of ensuing AGM for FY 2023-24 till the conclusion of Annual General
Meeting to be held for the FY 2028-29.
The Auditors Report for fiscal 2024 does not contain any
qualification, reservation or adverse remark. The Auditors Report is enclosed with
the financial statements in this Annual Report. The Company has received audit report with
unmodified opinion for both Standalone and Consolidated audited financial results of the
Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024 from the statutory auditors of the
Company.
The Auditors have confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the
peer review process of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and hold valid
certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI.
b. Internal Auditor
Pursuant to provisions of Section 138 read with Rule 13 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and Section 179 read with Rule 8(4) of the Companies
(Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014; during the year under review the Internal
Audit of the functions and activities of the Company was undertaken by the Internal
Auditor of the Company on quarterly basis by M7s. M G S Reddy & Co., Chartered
Accountants, Internal Auditors of the Company.
Deviations are reviewed periodically and due compliance ensured.
Summary of Significant Audit Observations along with recommendations and its
implementations are reviewed by the Audit Committee and concerns, if any, are reported to
Board. There were no adverse remarks or qualification on accounts of the Company from the
Internal Auditor.
M/s. MGS Reddy & Co, Chartered Accountants again reappointed as
Internal Auditors of the Company for the FY 2024-25.
c. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:
In terms of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, based upon
the recommendations of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors had appointed M/s.
Manoj Parakh & Associates., practicing company secretaries, as Secretarial Practicing
Company Secretaries as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company, for conducting the
Secretarial Audit for financial year ended March 31, 2024.
The Secretarial Audit was carried out by M/s. Manoj Parakh &
Associates, Company Secretaries for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. The Report
given by the Secretarial Auditor is annexed herewith as Annexure- III and forms integral
part of this Report.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remark.
35. SECRETRIAL STANDARDS:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013,
the Company has complied with the applicable provisions of the Secretarial Standards
issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and notified by Ministry of
Corporate Affairs.
36. DECALARATION BY THE COMPANY:
The Company has issued a certificate to its Directors, confirming that
it has not made any default under Section 164(2) of the Act, as on March 31, 2024.
37. ANNUAL RETURN:
As required pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an annual return
is disclosed on the website.
38. DISCLOSURE ABOUT COST AUDIT:
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 the Company.
39. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
Management discussion and analysis report for the year under review as
stipulated under Regulation 34 (e) read with schedule V, Part B of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015 with the stock exchange in
India is annexed herewith as Annexure- V to this report.
In terms of Regulations 25(8) of the 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 judgement and
without any external influence.
During the year, Independent Directors of the Company had no pecuniary
relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and
reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the
Board of Directors and Committee(s).
40. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMMES:
The Company familiarizes its Independent Directors on their appointment
as such on the Board with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the
Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, etc. through
familiarization programme. The Company also conducts orientation programme upon induction
of new Directors, as well as other initiatives to update the Directors on a continuing
basis. The familiarization programme for Independent Directors is disclosed on the
Companys website www. Midlandpolymers.com
41. NON- EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS COMPENSATION AND DISCLOSURES:
None of the Independent / Non-Executive Directors has any pecuniary
relationship or transactions with the Company which in the Judgment of the Board may
affect the independence of the Directors.
42. CORPORATE INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PROCESS INITIATED UNDER THE
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (IBC):
The National Company Law Tribunal ("NCLT"), Indore Bench,
vide Order dated
01.01.2023 ("Insolvency Commencement Order") had initiated
Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process ("CIRP") based on petition filed by the
Financial Creditor under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ("the
Code"). Honble NCLT vide its Orders dated 18.08.2023 approved the Resolution
Plan submitted by Mr. Gudapu Reddy Sreedar Reddy. He has implemented the Resolution Plan
including payment to the financial and operational creditors.
43. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in
accordance with the requirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation,
2018. The Insider Trading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines and procedures to be
followed, and disclosures to be made while dealing with shares of the Company, as well as
the 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 Company securities.
44. DEPOSITORY SYSTEM:
SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 mandate that the transfer, except transmission and transposition, of securities shall
be carried out in dematerialized form only with effect from 1st April 2019. In view of the
numerous advantages offered by the Depository system as well as to avoid frauds, members
holding shares in physical mode are advised to avail of the facility of dematerialization
from either of the depositories. The Company has, directly as well as through its RTA,
sent intimation to shareholders who are holding shares in physical form, advising them to
get the shares dematerialized.
45. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION AMOUNT ON ONE TIME
SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION WHILE AVAILING LOAN FROM BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
During the year under review, there has been no one-time settlement of
loans taken from banks and financial institutions.
46. FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT CORPORATE ACTIONS:
During the year under review, no corporate actions were done by the
Company which were failed to be implemented.
47. INDUSTRY BASED DISCLOSURES AS MANDATED BY THE RESPECTIVE LAWS
GOVERNING THE COMPANY:
The Company is not a NBFC, Housing Companies etc., and hence Industry
based disclosures is not required.
48. STATUTORY COMPLIANCE:
The Company has complied with the required provisions relating to
statutory compliance with regard to the affairs of the Company in all respects.
49. POLICIES:
The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 mandated the formulation of certain policies for all listed companies. All the
policies are available on our website. www.midlandpolymers.com.
50. EVENT BASED DISCLOSURES:
During the year under review, the Company has not taken up any of the
following activities except as mentioned:
a) Issue of sweat equity share: NA
b) Issue of shares with differential rights: NA
c) Issue of shares under employees stock option scheme: NA
d) Disclosure on purchase by Company or giving of loans by it for
purchase of its shares: NA
e) Buy back shares: NA
f) Disclosure about revision: NA
g) Preferential Allotment of Shares: Yes
h) Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend,
voting: NA
51 .APPRECIATION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors place on record their appreciation for the overwhelming
co-operation and assistance received from the investors, customers, business associates,
bankers, vendors, as well as regulatory and governmental authorities. Your Directors also
thanks the employees at all levels, who through their dedication, co-operation, support
and smart work have enabled the company to achieve a moderate growth and is determined to
poise a rapid and remarkable growth in the year to come.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation of
business constituents, banks and other financial institutions and shareholders of the
Company, SEBI, BSE, NSDL, CDSL, Bankers etc. for their continued support for the growth of
the Company.
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For and on behalf of the Board For Midland Polymers
Limited |
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Place: Hyderabad Date: 14.08.2024 |
Vanaja Veeramreddy Managing Director DIN:07019245 |
Jhansi Sanivarapu Director DIN:03271569 |