Dear Members,
Your Company's Directors are pleased to present the 29th Annual Report
of the Company, along with Audited Accounts, for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024
along with the auditors report and notes to the accounts thereon which forms part of this
report.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The highlights of the financial of your company are as under:
PARTICULARS |
31/03/2024 |
31/03/2023 |
Income |
437.70 |
425.50 |
Total Expenses |
194.67 |
167.92 |
Profit before depreciation |
243.03 |
257.58 |
Depreciation |
3 5.73 |
36.33 |
Profit / (loss) before Tax |
207.30 |
221.25 |
Tax Expense |
53.92 |
55.83 |
Profit / (loss)After Tax |
153.38 |
165.42 |
Balance in Retained earnings at the beginning of the year |
188.80 |
227.38 |
Payment Of Dividend |
204.00 |
204.00 |
Balance in Retained earnings at the end of the year |
138.18 |
188.80 |
COURSE OF BUSINESS AND OUTLOOK
The company had a profit of Rs. 153.38 lacs as compared to the previous
year of Rs.165.42 lacs. Your Directors are hopeful that the Company?s performance
will improve in the years to come which is subject to various other prevailing market/
industrial/ economic conditions applicable to the company.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
Your Company does not propose to transfer any amount to the Reserves
during the year. DIVIDEND
The Board had declared an interim dividend of Rs. 2.00 per equity share
of the face value of Rs.10/- each for the financial year ended 31/03/2024 and same is
proposed as final dividend for the year ended 31/03/2024.
SHARE CAPITAL
The authorized share capital of the Company is Rs.1,10,000,000 divided
into 11,000,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each. At the beginning of the year under review,
the issued, subscribed and fully paid up capital was Rs.1,02,000,000 divided into
102,00,000 equity shares of ?10 each.
There was no change in share capital of the Company during the year
under review.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
There was no change in the nature of business during the financial
year.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The particulars of loans, guarantees, securities and investments , if
any , as covered under the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are
furnished in the financial statements and forms part of this Board?s Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF
THE COMPANY BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company between the end of the financial year and the date of this Report.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS/COURTS/
TRIBUNAL IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY?S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE:
There are no significant material orders passed by the
Regulators/Courts/Tribunal which would impact the going concern status of the Company and
its future operations.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES
There were no contracts, arrangements or transactions entered into that
fall under the scope of Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. Disclosures of related
party transactions are mentioned in financial statement of the company and forms part of
this report.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) and Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act,
2013, the Company has placed a copy of the annual return i.e Form MGT 7 on the website of
the Company : http: //gothiplascon.com /annual-return /
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
During the year, 6 (six) meetings of the Board of Directors were held.
The details of the meetings are furnished in the Corporate Governance Report which is
attached to this report.
CHANGES IN DIRECTORS / KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL DURING THE YEAR &
TILL DATE, IF ANY
Mr. Krishnasamy Thirumurthi was appointed as an Additional Director
under the category of Independent Director of the Company with effect from 26/08/2023 by
the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the NRC in accordance with Section 161(1)
of the Act. His appointment as an Independent Director for a period of 5 years with effect
from 26/08/2023, was approved by the shareholders at the previous Annual General Meeting
(AGM) held on 30/09/2023.
Mrs. Priyadarshana Gothi (DIN:09685568), Director of the Company,
retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible have
offered presently herself for reappointment.
Mr. Ram Prasad Vaduvoor Pattabhiraman (DIN: 10692036) and Mrs. Pooja
Devi Bokdia ( DIN: 09609896) are appointed as additional directors of the Company on
12/08/2024.
Mr. Manish Tulsyan and Mr.Rakesh Rathi has resigned from the
directorship w.e.f 12/08/2024 citing pre-occupation and other personal commitments.
The composition of the Board of Directors of the Company and other
details related to the board during the year is furnished in the Corporate Governance
Report annexed to this report.
COMMITTEES
The composition of the committees of the Company and other related
details is furnished in the Corporate Governance Report as Annexure -I annexed to this
report
DECLARATION FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The company has received necessary declarations from the Independent
Directors under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act and Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI LODR
that they meet the criteria of independence laid down thereunder. The Board has reviewed
the disclosures of independence submitted by the Independent Directors and is of the
opinion that the Independent Directors of the company fulfil the conditions specified in
the Companies Act and SEBI LODR and are independent of the management.
ANNUAL EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17
(10) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement Regulations) to the extent
applicable, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance, the directors
individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its various Committees.
The criteria for performance evaluation of the Committees and the Board
as a whole include aspects like composition, functioning, effectiveness of processes &
meetings, interaction with management and other measures. The criteria for Performance
Evaluation of the Directors include aspects like professional conduct, competency,
integrity, contribution to the Board and Committee Meetings and other measures. In
addition, the performance of the Chairman is also evaluated on key aspects of his roles
and responsibilities.
A separate meeting of the independent directors was convened, which
reviewed the performance of the Board (as a whole), the Non-Independent director and the
Chairman.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMMES FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The familiarization programme for the Independent Directors are
disclosed in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Board?s Report.
A STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY,
EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
APPOINTED DURING THE YEAR
The Board is of the opinion that all the Independent Directors of the
Company are person?s of integrity and possess relevant expertise and experience
(including the proficiency) to act as Independent Directors of the Company.
The Independent Directors of the Company have confirmed that they have
been registered and have included their name in the databank of Independent Directors
within the statutory timeline as required under Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and
Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination &
Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and Senior Management and their remuneration. The salient features of
the Remuneration Policy details are stated in the Corporate Governance Report. The
Remuneration Policy approved by the Board of Directors is uploaded on the website of the
Company www.gothiplascon.com.
DIRECTORS? RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134 clause (C) of sub-section (3) of the Companies
Act, 2013, the Directors would like to state that:
(i) In preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended
March 31, 2024, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no
material departures;
(ii) The directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were 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 the year under review;
(iii) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013
for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
(iv) Annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;.
(v) Internal financial controls had been laid down and followed by the
Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
and
(vi) Proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws have been devised and such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
Internal financial control means the policies and procedures adopted by
the Company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including
adherence to Company?s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, timely prevention
and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting
records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information. The Company has put
in place well defined procedures, covering financial and operating functions.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company state that applicable Secretarial Standards have been duly
followed by the Company.
SUBSIDIARIES/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANY
The Company do not have any Subsidiary, Joint Ventures or Associate
Company. Hence the requirement of presenting the consolidated financial statements in
Annual Report is not applicable.
DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section
73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014
during the said financial year. The particulars of unsecured loan, if any, are furnished
in the financial statements and forms part of this report.
MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS:
The maintenance of cost records as specified by the central government
under sub-section (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, is not applicable to the
company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND EXPENDITURE
a) Conservation of energy : Your Company being a company having major
income from rent the company has no activities involving conservation of energy. However,
your Company has taken adequate measures for conservation of energy wherever possible.
b) Technology Absorption: Your Company has no activities involving
adoption of any specific technology
c) Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo- NIL CORPORATE SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
The Company provision of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 are not applicable to
the company.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS UNDER SECTION 143(12)
of the COMPANIES ACT,2013
During the year under review, there were no frauds reported by the
auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act,2013.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Your Company continues to have an effective Risk Management. The
management continuously oversees the risk management process including identification,
impact assessment and drawing mitigation plans. The details of risks perceived by the
Management are annexed as part of the Management Discussion and Analysis Report.
CORPORATE GOVERANCE
Your Company has been complying with the principles of good Corporate
Governance practices over the years. A report on Corporate Governance is attached to this
report
In accordance with Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate report on
Corporate Governance forms part of this report as Annexure -I.
A certificate from Mr.N.K Bhansali, Practicing Company Secretary
affirming compliance with the various conditions of Corporate Governance in terms of the
Listing Regulations is given in Annexure - II to this report.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Pursuant to Regulation 26(3) of the Listing Regulations, the Board
Members and the Senior Management Personnel affirm compliance with the Code of Conduct on
an annual basis.
The declaration by the CEO as required under Regulation 34(3) read with
Schedule V (D) of the Listing Regulations regarding adherence to the Code of Conduct has
been obtained for FY 2023-24.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER MECHANISM
The Company has established a vigil mechanism to promote ethical
behavior in all its business activities. The details of the Policy is posted on the
website of the Company. There was no reporting made by any employee for violations of
applicable laws and regulations and the Code of Conduct for FY 2023-24.
AUDITOR AND AUDIT REPORT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act,
2013, M/s. N.Singhal & Company, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No.006249C)
were appointed as Statutory Auditor of your Company at the 27th Annual General Meeting for
a term of 5 years.
The report of the auditor & notes to the accounts thereof are self
explanatory and forms part of this report and the contents of the same be read as content
of director's report wherever applicable and warranted . The contents of the same be read
as part and parcel of the director's report wherever required.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR AND REPORT
Pursuant to provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 the
company has appointed Mr. N.K Bhansali Practicing Company Secretary ( Membership No: FCS
3942 PCS No 2321 ) to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial
Audit report is annexed as Annexure- III to this report.
The secretarial auditor report is self explanatory and forms part of
this report and the contents of the same be read as content of director's report wherever
applicable and warranted . The contents of the same be read as part and parcel of the
director's report wherever required.
DISCLOSE OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT LYING IN THE UNPAID DIVIDEND ACCOUNT
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read
with the IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 and IEPF
Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Amendment Rules, 2017, all unpaid or
unclaimed amount are required to be transferred by the Company to the IEPF established by
the Central Government, after the completion of seven years from the date it became due
for payment.
There was no amount or shares required to be transferred to IEPF
authority.
Year wise amount of Unpaid/Unclaimed Dividend lying in the unpaid
account upto March 31, 2024 and the corresponding shares, which are liable to be
transferred to the IEPF:
S.No Financial year |
Date of declaration of Dividend |
Number of shares against whom Dividend
amount is unpaid |
Amount Unpaid as on March 31, 2024 (Rs.) |
Due date of transfer of Unpaid and Unclaimed
Dividend to IEPF |
1. 2019-20 |
Interim Dividend Board Meeting held on 23/03/2020 |
12,78,700 |
12,78,700 |
21/05/2027 |
2. 2020-21 |
Interim Dividend Board Meeting held on 17/03/2021 |
11,71,535 |
11,52,420 |
15/05/2028 |
3. 2021-22 |
Interim Dividend Board Meeting held on 04/02/2022 |
12,04,734 |
11,79,113 |
04/04/2029 |
4 2022-23 |
Interim Dividend Board Meeting held on 16/01/2023 |
11,71,853 |
22,59,766 |
16/03/2030 |
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
As required under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements
Regulations) Regulations 2015, the Management Discussion and Analysis Report is annexed as
Annexure - IV to this report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under
Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in an
Annexure-V and forms part of this report.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company had complied in general with the provisions of the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The
Company has not received any complaint on sexual harassment during the financial year
2023-2024.
THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS
AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
During the year, no application and proceedings has been initiated
under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE
TIME OF ONETIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company has not made any
settlement with its bankers, hence the question of above difference doesn?t arise
ANNEXURES FORMING A PART OF THIS REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS
The following annexures referred in this report and other information
which are required to be disclosed are attached and forms an Integral part of this report
ANNEXURE PARTICULARS |
I Corporate Governance Report |
II Certificate On Compliance With The Conditions Of Corporate Governance
Under The Listing Agreement |
III Secretarial Audit Report |
IV Management Discussions and Analysis Report |
V Information required under section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 |
VI Certificate by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) And Chief Financial
Officer (CFO) |
VII Certificate Of Non-Disqualification Of Directors |
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in this Report, particularly those which relate to
Management Discussion & Analysis as explained in the Corporate Governance Report,
describing the Company?s objectives, estimates and expectations may constitute
"forward looking statements" within the meaning of the applicable laws and
regulations. Actual results might differ materially from those expressed or implied in the
statements depending on the circumstances.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Directors would like to place on record their sincere appreciation
to the Company?s customers, vendors and bankers for their continued support to the
Company during the year. The Directors also wish to acknowledge the contribution made by
employees at all levels for steering the growth of the organization. We thank the
Government of India, the State Governments and other government agencies for their
assistance and cooperation and look forward to their continued support in future. Finally,
the Board would like to express its gratitude to the members for their continued trust,
co-operation and support.
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