Mar 31, 2025
The National Company Law Tribunal (âNCLTâ), Mumbai Bench, vide order dated 08th November, 2023 (âInsolvency Commencement Orderâ) has initiated Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (âCIRPâ) based on petitions filed by financial creditor M/s. Rover Finance Limited under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (âthe Codeâ). Mr. Raghunath S. Bhandari, IP Registration No. IBBI/IPA-002/IP-NO. 1023/2020-2021/13276 has been appointed as Interim Resolution Professional (âRPâ) to manage affairs of the Company in accordance with the provisions of the Code. Pursuant to the Insolvency Commencement Order and in line with the provisions of the Code, the powers of the Board of Directors were suspended and the same were exercised by IRP/RP till the new board and KMP is appointed by the Resolution Professional.
In terms of Regulation 15 (2A) & (2B) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, though the provisions of Regulations 17,18,19,20 and 21 in relation to Board of Directors, Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee and Risk Management Committee respectively, shall not be applicable during the insolvency resolution process period in respect of a listed entity which is undergoing CIRP under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code as the role and responsibilities of the Board of Directors as specified under regulation 17 shall be fulfilled by the interim resolution professional or resolution professional in accordance with sections 17 and 23 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the Resolution Professional deems fit to continue with the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee and Risk Management Committee in order to continue the operations of the Corporate Debtor as a going concern.
Your Directors are pleased to present the 32nd Annual Report together with the audited financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
The Companyâs financial performance for the year ended on 31st March, 2025 is summarized below:
|
(Standalone- Amount in Lakhs) |
||
|
Particulars |
31/03/2025 |
31/03/2024 |
|
Revenue from Operations |
0.00 |
7.00 |
|
Other Income |
0.05 |
25.55 |
|
Total Income |
0.05 |
32.55 |
|
Profit Before Tax |
(169.89) |
(3.89) |
|
Tax Expenses |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Net Profit for the Year |
(169.89) |
(3.89) |
2. BRIEF STATE OF COMPANYâS AFFAIRS:
During the year, the Company has not generated any revenue from its business activity as the Company was underwent the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process. Revenue from the operations in the previous year were Rs. 7.00 Lakhs. The company reported a loss of Rs. 169.89 Lakhs as compared to a loss of Rs. 3.89 lakhs in the previous financial year.
Your Directors express their inability to recommend any dividend for the Financial Year 2024
25.
The Company has transferred loss of Rs. 169.89 lakhs to the reserve.
The Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company has been increased during the year and as on March 31, 2025 the Paid-up share capital is Rs. 2,71,93,120 divided into 27,19,312 Equity shares having face value of Rs.10 each.
The Company has issued 26,05,000 Equity Shares on preferential basis at an issue price of Rs. 10/- each aggregating to Rs. 2,60,50,000/- (Rupees Two Crore Sixty Lakhs Fifty Thousands only), to certain identified persons as a part of the approved Resolution Plan.
A) Issue of equity shares with differential rights:
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares with differential voting rights.
B) Issue of sweat equity shares:
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any sweat equity shares.
C) Issue of employee stock options:
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any sweat equity shares.
6. DISCLOSURES RELATING TO SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATE AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES:
As on 31st March, 2025, the Company does not have any Subsidiary or Associate and Joint Venture Company.
7. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS:
During the year, Honâble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench has approved the Resolution Plan vide its order dated 15th October, 2024. Further, Honâble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench has passed order dated 24th February, 2025 for closing the C.P. (IB)/242(MB)2023 i.e. CIRP application.
8. MATERIAL CHANGES AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION:
There are no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report. However, during the reporting year, new Board of Director has taken control over the Company upon approval of Resolution Plan and its implementation.
There were no instances of fraud during the year under review, which required the Statutory Auditors to report to the Audit Committee and / or to the Board as required under Section 143(12) of the Act and rules made thereunder.
Your Company has not accepted any fixed deposits from the public under Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and is therefore not required to furnish information in respect of outstanding deposits under and Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 and as per the provisions of Reserve Bank of India.
11. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE ACT:
During the year, your Company has not given any loan, Guarantee or not made any investment under Section 186 of the Act.
Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 the Annual Return as on 31st March, 2025 is available on Companyâs website within 60 days from the date of the Annual General Meeting.
13. DISCLOSURES AS PER SECTION 134 (3) (m) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 FOR CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO:
Presently, your Company has been carrying the business activities whose nature does not require to take steps for the conservation of energy. Additionally, the Company will introduce and implement several technological upgradations, with an objective to obtain improved quality of output at a reduced cost in upcoming times, if it requires. Further, there was neither Foreign Exchange Earning nor Foreign Exchange outgoing during the year under review.
14. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:(A) COMPOSITION OF BOARD:
As on end of financial year, Board of Directors of your company comprises of 5 (Five) Directors out of which 3 (Three) are Non-Executive Independent Directors including 2 (Two) Woman Directors.
During the year, entire Board has changed pursuant to implementation of the approved Resolution Plan. Following persons have been appointed in the Board of the Company:
1. Mr. Piyush Mansukhbhai Savalia (DIN: 06464445) has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Company w.e.f. 29th November, 2024. Approval of his appointment is to be taken by passing resolution in this AGM.
2. Mr. Kurjibhai Premjibhai Rupareliya (DIN: 05109049) has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Company w.e.f. 29th November, 2024.
3. Mr. Vivek Kishorbhai Patoriya (DIN: 10194501) has been appointed as the Non Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 29th November, 2024. Approval of his appointment is to be taken by passing resolution in this AGM.
4. Ms. Arzoo Raghubhai Rabari (DIN: 10754153) has been appointed as the Non Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 29th November, 2024. Approval of her appointment is to be taken by passing resolution in this AGM.
5. Mrs. Sweta Rasikbhai Panchal (DIN: 10298714) has been appointed as an additional Non Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 17th January, 2025. Approval of her appointment is to be taken by passing resolution in this AGM.
6. Ms. Gopalkumar Bhikhalal Baldha (DIN: 06890155) has been appointed as the Non Executive Director of the Company w.e.f. 29th November, 2024. However, he has given resignation from the post of Directorship from 11th April, 2025.
Also, Mrs. Sakshi Shah, has been appointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company from 29th November, 2024. Ms. Drashti Harshadbhai Delvadiya has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company from 11th April, 2025.
During the year, following persons have ceased from the Director and KMP of the Company pursuant to approved Resolution Plan effective from close of business hours of 29th November, 2024:
Mr. Loknath Mishra (DIN: 03364948), a Non-Executive Independent Director; Mr. Nitin Oza (DlN: 03198502) as Non-Executive Independent Director; Miss. Sushma Yadav (DIN: 07910845) as Non-Executive Independent Director; Poonam Sharma as Company Secretary; Rakesh Bhandari as Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Kurjibhai Premjibhai Rupareliya (DIN: 05109049), Director retires by rotation and being eligible offers himself for reappointment.
(C) RE-APPOINTMENT/APPOINTMENT:
Necessary resolutions for approval of the appointment of the aforesaid Directors have been included in the Notice of the this 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Company. Your Directors recommend the same for approval by the Members.
In the opinion of the Board the Directors so getting appointed are of integrity, expertise and experience as required by the Company. Profiles of the aforesaid Directors seeking appointment, as required under Regulations 36(3) of the Listing Regulations and Clause 1.2.5 of the Secretarial Standard-2, are given as Annexures in the Explanatory statement of respective resolution to the Notice of the this 32nd Annual General Meeting.
Your Company has received the confirmation / disclosures from the Independent Directors for the year as mandated under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 that they meet the criteria of Independence as provided under Section 149(6) of the Act read with Regulation 16(1)(b) âthe Listing Regulationsâ. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Director of the Company.
The following are the Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Company as on the end of reporting period: Mr. Vivek Kishorbhai Patoriya, Ms. Arzoo Raghubhai Rabari and Mrs. Sweta Rasikbhai Panchal.
In terms of the provisions of Section 149(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, a Company shall have at least one Woman Director on the Board of the Company. Your Company at the end of the financial year has Ms. Arzoo Raghubhai Rabari and Mrs. Sweta Rasikbhai Panchal as Woman Directors on the Board of the Company.
In terms of Section 203 of the Act, the following are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on date:
|
Mr. Piyush Mansukhbhai Savalia |
Managing Director |
|
Ms. Drashti Harshadbhai Delvadiya |
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) |
|
Mrs. Sakshi Shah |
Company Secretary (CS) |
During the period under review, Ms. CA Nargish Virani has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer w.e.f 29th November, 2024. However, she has given resignation from the post of Chief Financial Officer w.e.f. 18th March, 2025. Ms. Drashti Harshadbhai Delvadiya has been appointed in her place as the Chief Financial Officer w.e.f. 11th April, 2025.
16. MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
Independent Directors duly met during the year under review after the new Board has taken over the Control of the Company as during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process and its implementation, Powers of the Board were with the Resolution Professional in accordance with law.
17. POLICY OF DIRECTORSâ APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION INCLUDING CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS, POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES, INDEPENDENCE OF A DIRECTOR, KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AND OTHER EMPLOYEES:
The Company strives to maintain an appropriate combination of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors subject to a maximum as provided in Articles of Association and Companyâs policy as referred under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 is placed on the website of the Company. The member can avail the same from www.matherplattfiresvstems.com.
18. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
A policy on familiarization program for Independent Directors has also been adopted by the Company and is put up on the website of the company. All new Independent Directors (IDs) included in the Board are presented with an overview of the Companyâs business operations, products, organization structures and about the Board Constitutions and its procedures.
19. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
Company has received declaration from all the independent directors duly signed by them stating that they meet the criteria of independence as provided in section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. There has been no Change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company so as to qualify themselves to be appointed as Independent Directors under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant regulations.
Company has taken declaration from all the independent directors at the time of appointment. All the independent directors have been registered and passed with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs as per Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2021.
20. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARD, COMMITTEE AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS:
A formal evaluation of performance of the Board, itâs Committees and the individual Directors was carried out. Led by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the evaluation was done using individual questionnaires, receipt of regular inputs and information, functioning,
performance and structure of Board Committees, ethics and values, skill set, knowledge and expertise of Directors, leadership etc.
21. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company''s shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code. All Board of Directors and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with the Code. This code is also placed on the website of company.
22. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT:
The Company has been exempted from reporting on Business Responsibility Report as per Regulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The MD and CFO of the company required to gives annual certification on financial reporting and internal controls to the board in terms of Regulation 17(8) of listing regulation and certification on financial results while placing the financial result before the board in terms of Regulation 33 of listing regulation and same is attached as an Annexure-I.
As prescribed under the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Schedule IV thereto and Regulation 26 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 for its Board of Directors and senior management and employees, the Company has formulated a comprehensive Code of Conduct (the Code). The Code is applicable to Directors and senior management and employees to such extent as may be applicable to them depending upon their roles and responsibilities. The Code gives guidance and support needed for ethical conduct of business and compliance of law. The Code reflects the values of the Company viz. Customer Value, Integrity, one team and Excellence.
25. AUDITORS:Statutory Audit and Auditors Appointment:
To fill the casual vacancy aroused due to the resignation given on 29/11/2024 in compliance with the approval of Resolution plan submitted by EFC (I) Limited by NCLT vide order dated 15th October, 2024 and as part of implementation of resolution plan, M/s. PAMS & Associates,
Chartered Accountants, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors has recommended the appointment of M/s. Shivam K Bhavsar & Co, Chartered Accountants (Firm Reg. No. 0145880W) as the Statutory Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.
Considering the experience and expertise and on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, proposed to the Members of the Company appointment of M/s. Shivam K Bhavsar & Co, Chartered Accountants (Firm Reg. No. 0145880W), for a term of another 4 (four) consecutive years from the conclusion of this 32nd Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of 35th Annual General Meeting at such remuneration, charges and out of pocket expenses as may be mutually agreed between the Board and the Auditors.
There is no audit qualification or observation on the financial statements of Company, by the statutory auditors for the year under review and therefore, do not call for any further explanation or comments from the Board under Section 134(3) of the Act.
Secretarial Auditor and Secretarial Audit Report:
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has appointed Ms. Krina Gokulkumar Shah, Practicing Company Secretaries, as its Secretarial Auditors to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25. The Company has provided all assistance and facilities to the Secretarial Auditor for conducting their audit. The report of Secretarial Auditor for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 is annexed to this report as Annexure-II.
Further, Ms. Krina Gokulkumar Shah will be appointed for a term of 5 years from FY 2025-26 subject to approval of shareholders in ensuing AGM.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and other applicable provisions if any of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors had appointed M/s Kishan Patel and Associates, Chartered Accountants, as an Internal Auditors of Company for FY 2025-26 at a board meeting held on 07/06/2025.
The Company continued to implement their suggestions and recommendations to improve the control systems. Their scope of work includes review of processes for safeguarding the assets of the Company, review of operational efficiency, effectiveness of systems and processes, and assessing the internal control strengths in all areas. Internal Auditor''s findings are discussed with the process owners and suitable corrective actions taken as per the directions of Audit Committee on an ongoing basis to improve efficiency in operations.
Provisions for Cost Auditors are not applicable to the Company.
26. CERTIFICATION FROM COMPANY SECRETARY IN PRACTICE:
Ms. Krina Gokulkumar Shah, Practicing Company Secretary has issued a certificate required under the listing regulations, confirming that none of the Directors on the Board of the company has been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as director of the company by SEBI/Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority. Further, Director Non- Disqualification certificate as per the requirement of regulation 34 (3) and Schedule V Para C clause (10) (i) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed as Annexure-III.
27. DIRECTORâS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Your Directors in terms of Section 134(5) of the Companyâs Act, 2013 confirm that:
a) All applicable accounting standards have been followed in the preparations of the annual accounts with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) Your Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently, made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the statement of affairs of the Company as of 31.03.2025 and of the loss of the Company for that period;
c) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provision of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) The Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis as stated in the notes on accounts;
e) The Company follows internal financial controls and that such internal controls are adequate and are operating adequately.
f) There are proper systems devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
28. ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The Company has implemented such internal financial controls commensurate with the size of the Company to provide a true and fair view of the financial statements and has laid down such standards and processes which ensures that the same are adequate and operating efficiently.
29. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025, your Company did not enter into any Related Party Transaction which requires prior approval of the Members of the Company. All Related Party Transactions entered into by your Company had prior approval of the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, as required under the Listing Regulations. Subsequently, the Audit Committee and the Board have also reviewed the Related Party Transactions on a quarterly basis. There have been no materially significant Related Party Transactions having potential conflict with the interest of the Company. Since all Related Party Transactions entered into by your Company were in the ordinary course of business and also on an armâs length basis, therefore, details required to be provided in the prescribed Form AOC - 2 are not applicable to the Company. Necessary disclosures required, if any under the Ind AS 24 have been made in the Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2025.
30. COMMITTEE OF BOARD:AUDIT COMMITTEE:a) Brief description of terms of reference:
Terms of Reference of the Audit Committee are as per Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the guidelines set out in the listing agreements with the Stock Exchanges that inter-alia, include overseeing financial reporting processes, reviewing periodic financial results, financial statements and adequacy of internal control systems with the Management and adequacy of internal audit functions, discussions with the auditors about the scope of audit including the observations of the auditors and discussion with internal auditor on any significant findings.
The Company has Audit Committee constituted under the Chairmanship of Mr. Vivek Patoria in accordance with the provisions of Section 177(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. As on date of this notice, the Composition of the Committee is Mr. Vivek Patoria, Chairman; Ms. Arzoo Rabari, Ms. Piyush Savalia are members and Ms. Sakshi Shah, as a secretary of Committee.
During the year the Audit Committee met 1 (One) time i.e. on 14th February, 2025 after the New Board has taken over the control of the Company. During the implementation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, the powers of the Board were vested with Interim Resolution Professional and Resolution Professional and therefore, no meeting of Audit Committee were required to be conducted during that period.
NOMINATION/REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:
The Nomination/Remuneration committee recommends to the Board the attributes and qualification for becoming a member of the Board. It also recommends the remuneration payable to the Directors, Key managerial personnel and other senior personnel and such other matters as are necessary under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Nomination/Remuneration committee consists of Ms. Sweta Rasikbhai Panchal, Chairman; Mr. Vivek Patoria and Ms. Arzoo Rabari are the members.
During the year the Audit Committee met 2 (Two) time i.e. on 17th January, 2025 and 18th March, 2025 after the New Board has taken over the control of the Company. During the implementation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, the powers of the Board were vested with Interim Resolution Professional and Resolution Professional and therefore, no meeting of Audit Committee were required to be conducted during that period.
STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Board of Directors have constituted Stakeholders Relationship Committee in line with the Listing Agreement, which is responsible for all matters concerning the share transfers, transmissions, issue of duplicate share certificates and attending to the grievance of the shareholders.
The present composition of the Committee is as Ms. Sweta Rasikbhai Panchal, Chairman; Ms. Arzoo Rabari and Mr. Piyush Savalia are the members. During the year, Shareholders Relationships Committee was held on 18th March, 2025.
31. MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS:
Details of the Shareholderâs Meeting held during the year is held as follow:
|
Date |
Type |
Time |
Venue |
|
30.09.2024 |
AGM |
04:30 PM |
Through Video Conferencing/Other AudioVisual Means |
As required in terms of the provisions of Section 177 (9) of the Act, your Company has implemented a Whistle Blower Policy pursuant to which Whistle Blowers can raise and report genuine concerns relating to reportable matters such as breach of code of conduct, fraud, employee misconduct, misappropriation of funds, health and safety matters etc. the mechanism provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of Whistle Blower who avail of such mechanism and provides for direct access to the chairman of the Audit Committee.
The functioning of the Whistle Blower policy is being reviewed by the Audit Committee from time to time. None of the Whistle Blower has been denied access to the Audit Committee of the Board.
33. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
As per the provisions of the Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 if the net worth of rupees five hundred crore or more, or turnover of rupees one thousand crore or more or a net profit of rupees five crore or more during the immediately preceding financial year, is required to comply the provisions of Section 135.
During the financial year ended on 31st March, 2025, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not applicable.
The Board of Director are overall responsible for identifying, evaluating, mitigating and managing all significant kinds of risks faced by the Company. The Board has approved Risk Management policy, which acts as guiding principles by which key risks are managed in the Company.
The Board itself monitors and reviews the risks which have potential bearing on the performance of the Company and in the opinion of the Board there is no risk faced by the Company, which threatens its existence.
35. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS:
The provisions mentioned in Para C, D and E of Schedule V are not applicable to our Company. A certificate from a company secretary in practice that none of the directors on the board of the company have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as directors of companies by the Board/Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority is attached with the Directorâs Report.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report forms part as Annexure-IV of this Annual Report for the year ended 31st March, 2025.
36. PARTICULAR PURSUANT TO SECTION 197(12) AND RELEVANT RULES:
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, the Company is required to disclose the ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median employeeâs remuneration and such other details. However, there are no such details reportable.
37. IBC CODE & ONE-TIME SETTLEMENT:
There is no proceeding pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC Code) as on end of the Financial Year. The application No. C.P (IB)/242(MB)2023 has been closed by the Honâble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench. There has not been any instance of one-time settlement of the Company with any bank or financial institution.
38. INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company believes in creating an environment for its employees which is free from discrimination. The Company culture embraces treating everyone with dignity and respect and believes in equality irrespective of the gender of an employee. The Company is committed to take progressive measures to increase representation of women particularly at leadership level. During the year there are no such complaints and therefore not required to be reported.
39. DETAILS REGARDING WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNDER THE POSH ACT:
Total number of complaints received during the financial year: 0 (Zero)
Complaints resolved during the year: 0 (Zero)
Complaints pending for more than 90 days: 0 (Zero)
40. MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
The Company is in compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961âcovering provisions such as paid maternity leave, nursing breaks, medical bonus, and creche facilities. However, no instances arose wherein maternity benefits were availed by any woman employee of the Company.
During the end of financial year 2024-25, following is the category wise bifurcation of the workforce associated with the Company:
Male: 3 Female: 4 Transgender: Nil
Your Company provides additional information related to the Companyâs business, matter of interest to the investors like financial information etc. on its website www.matherplattfiresystems.com.
The Company has complied with applicable provisions of Secretarial Standards i.e. SS-1 and SS-2.
44. LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES:
Companies Shares are Listed on BSE Limited.
Your Directors place on record their appreciation for assistance and co-operation received from various Government agencies, Banks, Financial Institutions, Stock Exchanges, customers, suppliers and other business associates during the financial year.
Mar 31, 2024
The Board of Directors hereby submits the report of the business and operations of your
Company (âthe Companyâ), along with the Standalone Audited Financial Statements, for the
Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2024.
1. SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS OF THE COMPANY:
The Company''s financial performance for the year ended on 31st March, 2024 is summarized
below:
Standalone (Rs. In Lakhs)
|
PARTICULARS |
31/03/2024 |
31/03/2023 |
|
Total Income |
32,54,516.12 |
8,75,149.98 |
|
Total Expenditure |
36,43,922.78 |
17,60,216.02 |
|
Profit Before Interest and |
(3,89,406.66) |
(8,85,066.04) |
|
Less: Depreciation |
- |
- |
|
Interest |
- |
- |
|
Tax |
- |
- |
|
Net Profit/(Loss) After Tax |
(3,89,406.66) |
(8,85,066.04) |
2. OPERATIONAL PERFORMACE:
Income of the company from operations is Rs. 7,00,000/- and Net Profit/(Loss) After Tax is
Rs. (3,89,406.66) f or the year ended on 31st March, 2024.
3. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
4. DIVIDEND:
For the Financial Year 2023-24, based on the Company''s performance, the Board of
Directors have not recommended any dividend.
5. DEPOSITS:
The company has not accepted/renewed deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under from public or from the shareholders
during the period under review.
6. MANAGEMENT''S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
Management''s Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated
under Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule Part V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 with Stock Exchange in India, is presented in
a separate Annexure-I forming part of the Annual Report.
7. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Integrity and transparency are key factors to our corporate governance practices to ensure
that we achieve and will retain the trust of our stakeholders at all times. Corporate
governance is about maximizing shareholder value legally, ethically and sustainably. Our
Board exercises its fiduciary responsibilities in the widest sense of the term. We also
endeavor to enhance long-term shareholder value and respect minority rights in all our
business decisions. A separate Report on Corporate Governance is annexed as Annexure-II
here to forming part of this report together
As our company has been listed on Platform of Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE), by
virtue of Regulation 15 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 the compliance with the corporate Governance provisions as specified in
regulation 17 to 27 and Clause (b) to (i) of sub regulation (2) of Regulation 46 and Para C D
and E of Schedule V are not applicable to the company.
However, as a Good Secretarial Practice of the Company voluntarily maintains the Corporate
Governance Report every year.
8. Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP):
A petition for initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under Section 7 of the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 was filed by Rover Finance Limited (Financial Creditor)
has been admitted against the Company vide Honorable National Company Law Tribunal,
Mumbai bench order dated 08/11/2023 and Mr. Raghunath Bhandari has been appointed as
IRP/RP by NCLT, Mumbai Bench under Section 13(1) (c) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,
2016. As a part of CIRP, financial and operational creditors were called upon to submit their
claims to the IRP on or before 24th November, 2023, being the last date of submission. Pursuant
to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
(LODR), and in accordance with the requirements of sub-clause 16(h) of Para A of Part A of
Schedule III of LODR read with Section 25(2)(h) of Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and
Regulation 36A of IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016,
the Invitation for Expression of Interest in Form - G was published on 09th January, 2024.
Subsequently in the CoC Meeting the Resolution plan was approved by the committee.
9. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
During the year, your Company has not changed its business or object and continues to be in
the same line of business as per main object of the Company.
10. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL
POSITION OFTHECOMPANY:
During the year under review, there were no material changes and commitments affecting
the financial position of the Company. The finalization of the resolution plan pending for COC
Approval.
11. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
As per the provisions of Section 149(4) of the Companies Act, 2013 every listed company
shall have at least one-third of the total number of directors as independent directors. The
Board of the Company to comply with the aforesaid requirements
As per the Section 149(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 provides that independent director
shall hold office for a term of upto five consecutive years on the Board of the Company.
Further, according to the Section 149(11) of the Companies Act, 2013, no independent
director shall be eligible for appointment for more than two consecutive terms of five years.
Sub-section (13) states that the provisions of retirement by rotation as defined in Sub¬
sections (6) and (7) of Section 152 of the Act shall not apply to such independent directors.
Presently due to IB proceedings the Board has been suspended.
12. NUMBER OF MEETINGS:
During the year, the company was under CIRP and following Meetings were held during the CIRP
period:
|
Sr. No |
Date of |
Type of Meeting |
|
1 |
10/05/2023 |
Board Meeting |
|
2 |
22/06/2023 |
Board Meeting |
|
3 |
10/08/2023 |
Board Meeting |
|
4 |
07/11/2023 |
Board Meeting |
|
5 |
11/12/2023 |
CoC Meeting |
|
6 |
04/01/2024 |
CoC Meeting |
|
7 |
10/02/2024 |
CoC Meeting |
|
8 |
22/02/2024 |
CoC Meeting |
|
9 |
21/03/2024 |
CoC Meeting |
|
10 |
28/03/2024 |
CoC Meeting |
13. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS'' DECLARATION:
The Company has received necessary declaration from each independent director under
Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, that he/she meets the criteria of independence
laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Independent Directors under section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 declared that:
They are not promoters of the Company or its holding, subsidiary or associate company;
They are not related to promoters or directors in the company, its holding, subsidiary or
associate company.
The independent Directors have /had no pecuniary relationship with company, its holding,
subsidiary or associate company , or their promoters, or directors, during the two
immediately preceding financial years or during the current financial year;
None of the relatives of the Independent Director has or had pecuniary relationship or
transaction with the company, its holding, subsidiary or associate company, or their
promoters, or directors, amounting to two per cent or more of its gross turnover or total
income or fifty lakh rupees or such higher amount as may be prescribed, whichever is lower,
during the two immediately preceding financial years or during the current financial year;
Independent Director, neither himself nor any of his relatives holds or has held the position
of a key managerial personnel or is or has been employee of the company or its holding,
subsidiary or associate company in any of the three financial years immediately preceding
the financial year in which he is proposed to be appointed; is or has been an employee or
proprietor or a partner, in any of the three financial years immediately preceding the
financial year in which he is proposed to be appointed, of a firm of auditors or company
secretaries in practice or cost auditors of the company or its holding, subsidiary or associate
company; or any legal or a consulting firm that has or had any transaction with the
company, its holding, subsidiary or associate company amounting to ten percent or more of
the gross turnover of such firm;
Holds together with his relatives two percent. or more of the total voting power of the
company; or is a Chief Executive or Director, by whatever name called, of any nonprofit
organization that receives twenty-five percent. or more of its receipts from the company,
any of its promoters, directors or its holding, subsidiary or associate company or that holds
two percent or more of the total voting power of the company;
Independent Director possesses such qualifications as may be directed by the Board. The
Company & the Independent Directors shall abide by the provisions specified in Schedule IV
of the Companies Act, 2013.
14. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
Before the Initiation of CIRP the Board has Four Committees:
(1) Audit Committee,
(2) Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
(3) StakeholdersRelationship Committee,
(4) Shares Transfer Committee,
A detailed note on the Board and its Committees is provided under the Corporate Governance
Report that forms part ofthis Annual Report.
After the Initiation of the CIRP proceedings against the company the powers of the board were
suspended. Further for the compliance with the corporate Governance provisions as specified in
regulation 17 to 27 and Clause (b) to (i) of sub regulation (2) of Regulation 46 and Para C D and E
of Schedule V are not applicable to the company. Hence the committee meetings were not
conducted after CIRP
15. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE AND STAKEHOLDERS''
RELATIONSHIPCOMMITTEE:
Pursuant to the Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has set up a
Nomination and Remuneration and Stakeholders Relationship Committee. A detailed note
on the composition of the Committees is provided in the corporate governance report
section of this Annual Report.
The Key Features of the Policy of the said committee are as follows:
For Appointment of Independent Director (ID):
a. Any person who is between the age of 25 years and below 75 years eligible to
becomeIndependent Director (ID);
b. He has to fulfill the requirements as per section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013
readwith Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement;
c. Adhere to the code of conduct as per Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013;
d. Strictly adhere to the Insider Trading Regulation of the SEBI and Insider Trading
policy of the Company;
e. Independent Director should have adequate knowledge and reasonably able to
contribute to the growth of the Company and stakeholders;
f. Independent Director should be able to devote time for the Board and other
meetings of the company;
g. Entitled for sitting fees and reasonable conveyance to attend the meetings; and
h. Able to review the policy, participate in the meeting with all the stakeholders of
the company at the Annual General Meeting.
16. RESOLUTION PROFESSIONAL/DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the Section 134(3)(c) and Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Board of Directors of the Company hereby confirm:
(i) That in the preparation of the accounts for the financial year ended 31st March,
2023, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper
explanation relating to material departures;
(ii) That 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 and loss of the Company for the year
under review;
(iii) That the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care 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) That the Directors have prepared the accounts for the financial year ended 31st
March 2023 on a ''going concern'' basis.
(v) The internal financial controls are laid and have been followed by the company
and that such controls are adequate and are operating effectively. Such controls
means controls and policies and procedures adopted and adhered by the
company for orderly and efficient conduct of the business for safeguarding
assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors and maintenance of
accounting records and preparation of financial statements and review its
efficiency.
(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.
17. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
In terms of the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has
implemented avigil mechanism named Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instance of fraud
and mismanagement, if any, instaying true to our values of Strength, Performance and
Passion and in line with our vision of being one of the most respected companies in India, the
Company is committed to the high standards of Corporate Governance and stakeholder
responsibility.
A Committee has been constituted which looks into the complaints raised. The Committee
reports to the Audit Committee and the Board. The Whistle Blower Policy ensures that strict
confidentiality is maintained whilst dealing with concerns and also that no discrimination will be
meted out to any person for a genuinely raised concern.
18. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Board has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient
conduct of its business, including adherence to the Company''s policies, the safeguarding of
its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness
of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures.
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and
complexity of its operations. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit
function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal
control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting
procedures and policies at all locations of the Company.
Based on the report of internal audit function, process owners undertake corrective action in
their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations
and recommendations along with corrective actions thereon are presented to Board.
19. INTERNAL AUDITOR:
The Committee of Creditors appointed Mr. Manas Dash, Chartered Accountant as an Internal
Auditor for FY 2024-2025.
20. STATUTORY AUDITORS:
Pursuant 139, 142 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Audit and Auditors)
Rules, 2014 and pursuant to the recommendation made by the Audit Committee to the Board
of Directors, M/s PAMS & Associates, Chartered Accountants, having registration no.
316079E are appointed as Auditors of the Company who shall hold office from the
conclusion of 28th Annual General Meeting for a term of 5 consecutive years till conclusion of
the 33rd Annual General Meeting to be held in the calendar year 2026 and that the Board of
Directors be and is hereby authorized to fix such remuneration as may be determined by the
Audit Committee in consultation with the Auditors, and that such remuneration may be paid
on a progressive billing basis in addition to reimbursement of all out-of- pocket expenses as
may be incurred in connection with the audit of the accounts of the Company.
The requirement for the annual ratification of auditors'' appointment at the AGM has been
omitted pursuant to Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 notified on May 07, 2018.
21. AUDITORS REPORT:
The Auditors have not made any qualification to the financial statement. Their reports on
relevant notes on accounts are self-explanatory and do not call for any comments under
section 134 of the companies Act, 2013.
22. SECRETARIAL AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT:
M/s. Saroj Panda, Company Secretary in Practice was appointed to conduct the secretarial
audit of the Company for the financial year 2024-25, as required under Section 204 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Rules there under. The Secretarial Audit Report for F.Y. 2023-24 is
Annexure-HI to this Board''s Report.
23. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE:
The details of Conversion of Energy, Technology Absorption are not applicable in the case of
the company. However, the company took adequate steps to conserve the energy and used
the latest technology.
During the year under review there were no foreign Exchange Earnings. The Foreign
Exchange outgo is Nil.
24. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS/CONTRACTS:
The Company has implemented a Related Party Transactions policy for the purposes of
identification and monitoring of such transactions. All the transactions that were entered
into during the financial year were on arm''s length basis and were in the ordinary course of
business.
The particulars of every contract or arrangements entered into by the Company with
related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013
including certain arms length transactions under third proviso thereto shall be disclosed in
the Form AOC - 2 Annexed herewith as âAnnexure IVâ to this Report.
25. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
There were no loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under Section 186 of the Companies
Act, 2013.
26. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURNS:
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, copies of
the Annual Returns of the Company prepared in accordance with Section 92(1) of the Act
read with Rule 11 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, is
available on the Company''s website and can be accessed at the web-link: www.mpfsl. co.in.
27. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS OF ICSI:
The Company is in compliance with the Secretarial Standard on Meetings of the Board of
Directors (SS-1) and General Meeting (SS-2) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries
of India and approved by the Central Government.
28. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
As per the Companies Act, 2013 all companies having net worth of 500 crore or more or
turnover of Rs. 1000 crore or more or a net profit of Rs. 5 crore or more during any
financial year are required to constitute a appropriate corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Committee of the Board of Directors comprising three (3) or more directors, at least one of
whom an independent director and such company shall spend at least 2% of the average net
profits of the Company''s three immediately preceding financial year.
The Company presently does not with any of the criteria stated herein above. Hence, the
provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate
Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 are not applicable to your Company.
29. BANK AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
Directors are thankful to their bankers for their continued support to the company.
30. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Your Directors'' convey their sincere thanks to the Government, Banks, Shareholders and
customers for their continued support extended to the company at all times.
The Directors further express their deep appreciation to all employees for commendable
teamwork, high degree of professionalism and enthusiastic effort displayed by them during
the year.
By Order of the Resolution
Professional
Sd/-
Raghunath Bhandari
IP Registration no; IBBI/IPA-002/IP-
N01023/2020-2021/13276
Date: 06-09-2024
Place: Mumbai
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Website: https://www.mpfsl.co.in
Registered Office: By Order of the Resolution Professional
Godown No. Unite No. B
136,Ansa Industrial Estate, sd/-
Saki Vihar Road, Poonam Sharma
Andheri, Mumbai - 400072. Company Secretary ACS A47218
Dec 31, 2014
Dear members,
The directors are pleased to present the 22nd Annual report of the
Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial
year ended 31 December, 2014.
Summarized Financial Results
(Million INR) Year ended
Particulars 31st Dec 2014 31st Dec 2013
Sales & services 0
Operating Revenue & other Income 0.11 35.83
Profit/(Loss) before Interest, (4.98) 34.55
Depreciation and Tax
Less :Interest 0 0
Depreciation 0 0
Profit before Tax (4.98) 34.55
Provision for Income Tax :
Current Tax 0 6.92
Short provision of income tax with 0 0.64
respect to earlier years
Profit after Tax (4.98) 26.98
Balance Profit / (Loss) brought (29.56) (56.54)
forward from previous year
Balance in Statement of Profit & Loss (34.54) (29.56)
Net Surplus in the Statement of (34.54) (29.56)
Profit & Loss
Review of Operations
The Company has not carried out any operations during the financial
year under review.
Dividend
In view of the accumulated losses your directors do not recommend any
dividend .
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Bijay Kumar Dokania (DIN
00570916), who vacates his office on the date of Annual General Meeting
and offers himself for reappointment.
Mr. Shailendra Kumar Patni (DIN 05281098) who vacates his office on the
date of Annual General Meeting and offers himself for reappointment.
Mr. Mukesh Sarswat (DIN 05340062), an additional Director who vacates
his office on the date of Annual General Meeting and offers himself for
reappointment.
Mr. Arvind Kumar Maurya (DIN 06923706), an Additional Director who
vacates his office on the date of Annual General Meeting and offers
himself for reappointment.
Mrs. Kirti Mahadev Salvi (DIN 07141300), an Additional Director who
vacates her office on the date of Annual General Meeting and offers
herself for reappointment.
Ms. Pooja Jalan (DIN 06879482), an additional Director who vacates her
office on the date of Annual General Meeting and offers herself for
reappointment.
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Khetan (DIN 02659900) an Additional Director who
vacates his office on the date of Annual General Meeting and offers
himself for reappointment.
Mr. Hemant Walve has resigned from the Board with effective from 11''"
August 2014 and he ceased to be a Director of the Company.
Mr. Kiran Malhotra has resigned from the Board with effective from 11''"
August 2014 and he ceased to be a Director of the Company.
Mr. Bomi Daruwala has resigned from the Board with effective from 11th
August 2014 and he ceased to be a Director of the Company.
Particulars of Employees
During the year under review the Company did not have any employee
falling within the purview of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
In pursuance of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
Directors hereby confirm that:
In the preparation of annual accounts, the applicable a counting
standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departure ;
a. in the preparation of annual accounts, the applicable a counting
standards have been followed alongwith proper explanation relating to
material departure;
b. the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the financial year ended 31st December
2014 and of the profit of the Company for that financial year ;
c. the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
d. the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern
basis.
Conservation of Energy, Research and Development, Technology Absorption
etc.
Since the company has not carried out any operations during the year
under review, there is nothing significant to be mentioned under this
head.
There is no foreign exchange earnings or outgo during the financial
year under review
Corporate Governance Certificate
The report on Corporate Governance pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement is annexed hereto as Annexure A.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The report on Management Discussion and Analysis pursuant to Clause 49
of the Listing Agreement is annexed hereto as
Annexure B
Auditors
M/s B S R & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, 701, 703, 7th Floor,
Godgrej Castlemaine Next to Ruby hall Clinic Bund Garden road,
Pune-411001 retires at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting
.The chairman informed the Board
that it has been decided to appoint M/s. Kala Jain & Co,Chartered
Accountants, 502, 5th Floor, Jolly Bhavan No 1,10, New Marine Lines, as
auditors of the company in the coming Annual General Meeting subject to
the approval of the shareholders in the place of the existing auditors.
The information and explanation with respect to the remarks in audit
report is given hereunder Para 10 of the Annexure to the Audit Report;
The accumulated losses of the Company have exceeded 50% of its net
worth at the end of the financial year. The Company has- not Incurred
cash losses in the current financial year and in the immediately
preceding financial year.
Listing
The equity shares of the Company are listed at The Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited. Listing fees for the year 2014-15 has been paid to
The Bombay Stock Exchange Limited. The Share holders of Pune Stock
Exchange in their Annual General Meeting dated September 28th, 2013 had
applied for voluntarily surrender of recognition and exit as Pune stock
exchange as per SEBI Circular dated 30th May, 2012 and the SEBI allowed
the exit of Pune Stock Exchange as a stock exchange via its order no.
WTM/RKA/MRD/28/2015 dated 13th April, 2015.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors convey their sincere gratitude to the Customers,
Shareholders, Creditors, Government and Statutory Authorities, Banks
and Employees for the continued support to the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Arvind Kumar Maurya Bijay kumar Dokania
(DIN No.: 06923706) (DIN No.:00570916)
Director Director
Place: Pune
Date : 3rd June 2015
Dec 31, 2013
Dear members,
The directors are pleased to present the 21st Annual Report of the
Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the
financial year ended 31s December 2013.
Summarized Financial Results
(Million INR) Year ended
Particulars 31st Dec. 2013 31st Dec. 2012
Sales & Services 0 0
Operating Revenue
& Other Income 35.83 9.80
Profit / (Loss) before Interest, 34.55 7.67
Depreciation and Tax
Less: Interest 0 0
Depreciation 0 0
Profit before Tax 34.55 7.67
Provision for Income Tax:
Current Tax 6.92 0
Short provision of income tax with 0.64
respect to earlier years 0
Profit after Tax 26.98 7.67
Balance Profit / (Loss) brought (56.54) (64.21)
forward from previous year
Balance in Statement of Profits Loss (29.56) (56.54)
Net Surplus in the Statement of Profit (29.56) (56.54)
& Loss
Review of Operations
The Company has not carried out any operations during the financial
year under review.
Dividend
In view of trie accumulated losses your directors do not recommend any
dividend.
Change of Name
The Board of Directors of the Company, by a resolution passed by
circulation on 7th February 2014, have decided to change the name of the
Company from ''Mather and Piatt Fire Systems Limited'' to ''MPF Systems
Limited'' and to seek consent of the shareholders to the said change of
name, through Postal Ballot. The Board fixes 17th February 2014 as the
last date for dispatch of notice, 19th March 2014 as the last date of
receipt of postal ballot forms and 21st March 2014 as the date of
declaration of result by the Chairman or any Director.
Further, the Board of Directors has also appointed Mr. Pradeep Purwar,
Practising Company Secretary, to act as the scrutinizer, for conducting
the postal ballot process.
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Hemant Watve retire by
rotation and being eligible, have offered himself for re-appointment at
the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Mr. Prakash Nene has resigned from the Board with effective from
7th January 2013 and he ceased to be a Director of the Company.
Ms. Jenny Guo has resigned from the Board with effective from
16th January 2013 and she ceased to be a Director of the Company.
Mr. Gilbert Faul has resigned from the Board with effective from
20th February 2013 and he ceased to be a Director of the Company.
Particulars of Employees
During the year under review the Company did not have any employee
falling within the purview of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act.
1956. ,
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
In pursuance of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
Directors hereby confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departures;
(b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the financial year ended 31st December
2013 and of the profit of the Company for that financial year;
(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the ''
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
(d) the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts-on a going concern
basis.
Conservation of Energy, Research and Development, Technology Absorption
etc.
Since the company has not carried out any operations during the year
under review, there is nothing significant to be mentioned under this
head.
There is no foreign exchange earnings or outgo during the financial
year under review.
Corporate Governance
The report on Corporate Governance pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement is annexed hereto as Annexure A.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The report on Management Discussion and Analysis pursuant to Clause 49
of the Listing Agreement is annexed hereto as Annexure B.
Auditors
M/s. B S R & Co,LLP, Chartered Accountants, auditors of the Company
holds office till the conclusion of the 21st Annual General Meeting and
are eligible for re-appointment. The Company has received a certificate
from the auditors to the effect that their re-appointment if made,
would be within the limits prescribed under Section 224(1 B) of the
Companies Act, 1956.
During the year, BSR & Co. have communicated that their legal structure
has changed from BSR& Co., a partnership firm to BSR & Co. LLP, Limited
Liability Partnership under the provisions of the Limited Liability
Partnership Act, 2008.
The Board of Directors recommends their re-appointment.
The information and explanation with respect to the remarks in audit
report is given hereunder.
Para 10 of the Annexure to the Audit Report;
The accumulated losses of the Company have exceeded 50% of its net
worth at the end of the financial year. The Company has not incurred
cash losses in the current financial year and in the immediately
preceding financial year.
Listing
The equity shares of the Company are listed at Bombay Stock Exchange
Limited and Pune Stock Exchange Limited. Listing fees for the year
2013-2014 have been paid to both the Stock Exchanges.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors convey their sincere gratitude to the Customers,
Shareholders, Creditors, Government and Statutory Authorities, Banks
and Employees for the continued support to the Company
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Kiran Malhotra Hemant Watve
Director Director
Place: Pune
Date :28th February 2014
Dec 31, 2012
Dear members,
The directors are pleased to present the 20th Annual Report of the
Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the
financial year ended 31 December 2012.
Summarized Financial Results
(Million INR)
Year ended Year ended
31st Dec.2012 31st Dec.2011
Sales & Services 0 0
Operating Revenue & 9.80 1.55
Other Income
Profit/(Loss) before 7.67 0.01
Interest, Depreciation and Tax
Less: Interest 0 0.02
Depreciation 0 0
Profit before Tax 7.67 (0.01)
Provision for Income Tax:
Tax expense 0 0
Excess provision of income 0 (1.25)
tax for earlier years written back
Profit after Tax 7.67 1.24
Balance Profit/ (Loss) brought (64.21) (65.45)
forward from previous year
Balance in Profit & Loss (56.54) (64.21)
Net Accumulated Loss carried to (56.54) (64.21)
Balance Sheet
Review of Operations
As in the previous year, the activities of the Company have been
restricted merely to completing the existing projects and recovery of
dues.
Dividend
In view of the accumulated, losses your directors do not recommend any
dividend.
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Kiran Malhotra and Mr. Bomi
Daruwala retire by rotation and being eligible, have offered themselves
for re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Ms. Jenny Guo has been appointed as Additional Director with effect
from 28!h April 2012 and holds office upto the conclusion of the 20th
Annual General Meeting. Ms. Jenny Guo has resigned from the Board with
effective from 16th January 2013 and she ceased to be a Director of the
Company with effect from 16,h January 2013. ,.
Mr. Prakash Nene has resigned from the Board with effect from 7th
January 2013 and he ceased to be a Director of the Company with effect
from 7th January 2013.
Particulars of Employees
During the year under review the Company did not have any employee
falling within the purview of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956.
Directors''Responsibility Statement
In pursuance of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
Directors hereby confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed aiongwith proper explanation relating to
material departures;
(b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the financial year ended 31 December 2012
and of the profit of the Company for that financial year;
(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
(d) the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern
basis.
Conservation of Energy, Research and Development, Technology Absorption
etc.
Since the activities of the Company have been restricted merely to
completing the existing projects and recovery of dues, there is nothing
significant to be mentioned under this head. There is no foreign
exchange earnings or outgo during the financial year under review.
Corporate Governance
The report on Corporate Governance pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement is annexed hereto as Annexure A.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The report on Management Discussion and Analysis pursuant to Clause 49
of the Listing Agreement is annexed hereto as Annexure B.
Auditors
M/s. B S R & Co., Chartered Accountants, auditors of the Company holds
office till the conclusion of the 20th" Annua! General Meeting and are
eligible for re-appointment. The Company has received a certificate
from the auditors to the effect that their re- appointment if made,
would be within the limits prescribed under Section 224(1 B) of the
Companies Act, 1956. The Board of Directors recommends their
re-appointment. The information and explanation with respect to the
remarks in audit report is given hereunder.
Para 10 of the Annexure to the AuditReport; The accumulated losses of
the Company have exceeded 50% of its net worth at the end of the
financial year. The Company has not incurred cash losses in the current
financial year but has incurred cash loss during the preceding
financial year.
Listing
The equity shares of the Company are listed at Bombay Stock Exchange
Limited and Pune Stock Exchange Limited. Listing fees for the year
2012-2013 have been paid to both the Stock Exchanges.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors convey their sincere gratitude to the Customers,
Shareholders, Creditors, Government and Statutory Authorities, Banks
and Employees for the continued support to the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Bomi Daruwala Hemant Watve
Director Director
Place : Pune
Date : 16 February 2013
Dec 31, 2011
The directors are pleased to present the 19 Annual Report of the
Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the
financial year ended 31 December 2011.
Summarized Financial Results
(Million INR)
Year ended
31 Dec. 2011 31 Dec. 2010
Sales & Services 0 0
Other Income 1.55 10.38
Profit / (Loss) before Interest,
Depreciation and Tax 0.01 7.56
Less: Interest 0.02 0.13
Depreciation 0 0
Profit before Tax (0.01) 7.43
Provision for Income Tax:
Tax expense 0 1.44
Excess provision of income
tax for earlier years written back (1.25) 0
Profit after Tax 1.24 5.99
Balance Profit / (Loss) brought (65.45) (71.44)
forward from previous year
Balance in Profit & Loss Account (64.21) (65.45)
Net Accumulated Loss earned to
Balance Sheet (64.21) (65.45)
Review of Operations
As in the previous year, the activities of the Company have been
restricted merely to completing the existing projects and recovery of
dues.
Dividend
In view of the accumulated losses your directors do not recommend any
dividend.
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Dr. Holger Krasmann and Mr.
Gilbert Faull retire by rotation and being eligible, have offered
themselves for re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Mr. Hemant Watve has been appointed as Additional
Director with effect from 30 July 2011 and holds office up to the
conclusion of the 19th Annual General Meeting. The Company has received
notice under Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956, from a member
proposing the candidature of Mr. Hemant Watve for appointment as
director liable to retire by rotation. The Board recommends his
appointment.
Particulars of Employees
During the year under review the Company did not have any employee
falling within the purview of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
In pursuance of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
Directors hereby confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departures;
(b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the financial year ended 31 December 2011
and of the profit of the Company for that financial year;
(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
(d) the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern
basis.
Conservation of Energy, Research and Development, Technology Absorption
etc.
Since the activities of the Company have been restricted merely to
completing the existing projects and recovery of ' dues, there is
nothing significant to be mentioned under this head.
There is no foreign exchange earning or outgo during the financial year
under review.
Corporate Governance
The report on Corporate Governance pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement is annexed hereto as Annexure A
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The report on Management Discussion and Analysis pursuant to Clause 49
of the Listing Agreement is annexed hereto as Annexure B.
Auditors
M/s. B S R & Co, Chartered Accountants, auditors of the Company holds
office till the conclusion of the 19th Annual General Meeting and are
eligible for re-appointment. The Company has received a certificate
from the auditors to the effect that their re-appointment if made,
would be within the limits prescribed under Section 224(1 B) of the
Companies Act, 1956.
The Board of Directors recommends their re-appointment
The information and explanation with respect to the remarks in audit
report is given hereunder.
Para 10 of the Annexure to the Audit Report;
The accumulated losses of the Company have exceeded 50% of its net
worth at the end of the financial year. The Company has incurred cash
losses in the current financial year and in the immediately preceding
financial year.
Listing
The equity shares of the Company are listed at Bombay Stock Exchange
Limited and Pune Stock Exchange Limited. Listing fees for the year
2011-2012 have been paid to both the Stock Exchanges.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors convey their sincere gratitude to the Customers,
Shareholders, Creditors, Government and Statutory Authorities, Banks
and Employees for the continued support to the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Hemant Watve
Place : Pune Director
Date : 11 February 2012
Dec 31, 2010
The directors are pleased to present the 18th Annual Report of the
Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the
financial year ended 31 December 2010.
Summarised Financial Results
(Million INR)
Year ended
31st Dec. 2010 31st Dec. 2009
Sales & Services 0 0
Other Income 10.38 6.59
Profit / (Loss) before Inferest,
Depreciation and Tax 7.56 (2.24)
Less: Interest 0.13 0.47
Depreciation 0 0
Profit before Tax 7.43 (2.71)
Provision for Income Tax:
Tax expense 1.44 0
Excess provision of income
tax for earlier years written back 0 5.67
Profit after Tax 5.99 2.96
Balance Profit / (Loss) brought
forward from previous year (71.44) (74.40)
Balance in Profit & Loss
Account (65.45) (71.44)
Net Accumulated Loss carried
to Balance Sheet (65.45) (71.44)
Review of Operations
As in the previous year, the activities of the Company have been
restricted merely to completing the existing projects and recovery of
dues. The Company is implementing the Scheme of Arrangement as approved
by the Honble High Court, Bombay vide its order dated 30 April 2007.
The Second installment of the Scheme was disbursed by the Company
during the year.
Dividend
In view of the accumulated losses your directors do not recommend any
dividend.
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Ravindra Pal Bhatia and
Mr. Prakash Nene retire by rotation and being eligible have offered
themselves for re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Mr. Eike Doelschner has been appointed as Additional
Director with effect from 26 February 2011 and holds office upto the
conclusion of the 18th Annual General Meeting. The Company has
received notice under Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956, from a
member proposing the candidature of Mr. Eike Doelschner for appointment
as director liable to retire by rotation. The Board recommends his
appointment.
Particulars of Employees
During the year under review the Company did not have any employee
falling within the purview of Section 217{2fA) of the Companies Act,
1956.
Directors Responsibility Statement
In pursuance of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
Directors hereby confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed alongwith proper explanation relating to
material departures;
(b) the directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the financial year ended 31 December 2010
and of the profit of the Company for that financial year;
(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
(d) the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern
basis.
Conservation of Energy, Research and Development, Technology Absorption
etc. -
Since the activities of the Company have been restricted merely to
completing the existing projects and recovery of dues, there is nothing
significant to be mentioned under this head.
There is no foreign exchange earning or outgo during the financial year
under review.
Corporate Governance
The report on Corporate Governance pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement is annexed hereto as Annexure A
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The report on Management Discussion and Analysis
pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is annexed hereto as
Annexure B.
Auditors
M/s. BSR and Co, Chartered Accountants, auditors of the Company will
retire at the conclusion of the ensuing annual general meeting. M/s. B
S R and Co, Chartered Accountants has expressed their unwillingness to
continue as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for the year 2011.
The Audit Committee of directors at their meeting held on 26 February
2011 have recommended M/s. BSR & Co, Chartered Accountants to be
appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold the office from
the conclusion of this meeting until the eonclusion of the next Annual
General Meeting. The Company has received the eligibility certificate
from the M/s. BSR & Co, Chartered Accountants that their appointment if
made, by the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting would be
within the limits prescribed under Section 224(1 B) of the Companies
Act, 1956.
The Board of Directors recommends their appointment.
The information and explanation with respect to the remarks in audit
report is given hereunder.
Para 10 of the Annexure to the Audit Report;
The accumulated losses of the Company have exceeded 50% of its net
worth at the end of the financial year. The Company has incurred cash
losses in the current financial year and in the immediately preceding
financial year.
Listing
The equity shares of the Company are listed at Bombay Stock Exchange
Limited and Pune Stock Exchange Limited. Listing fees for the year
2010-2011 have been paid to both the Stock Exchanges.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors convey their sincere gratitude to the Customers,
Shareholders, Creditors, Government and Statutory Authorities, Banks
and Employees for the continued support to the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Ravindra Pal Bhatia
Director
Place : Pune
Date : 26 February 2011
Dec 31, 2009
The directors are pleased to prese nt the 17,thAnnual Report of the
Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the
financial year ended 31 December 2009.
Summarised Financial Results
(Million INR)
Year ended
31st Dec. 2009 31st Dec. 2008
Sales & Services (Net) 0 4.53
Other Income 6.59 6.70
Profit / (Loss) before
Interest, Depreciation and Tax (2.24) 4.20
Less: Interest 0.47 0.34
Depreciation 0 -
Profit before Tax (2.71) 3.86
Provision for Income Tax:
Tax expense 0 0.38
Excess provision of income
tax for earlier years
written back 5.67 0.0
Profit after Tax 2.96 3.48
Balance Profit / (Loss) brought
forward from previous year (74.40) (77.88)
Balance in Profit & Loss
Account (71.44) (74.40)
Net Accumulated Loss carried
to Balance Sheet (71.44) (74.40)
Review of Operations
As in the previous year, the activities of the Company have been
restricted merely to completing the existing projects and recovery of
dues. The Company has implemented the Scheme of Arrangement as approved
by the Honble High Court, Bombay vide its order dated 30 April 2007.
The Second installment of the Scheme was disbursed by the Company
during the year.
Dividend
In view of the accumulated losses your directors do not recommend any
dividend.
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Kiran Malhotra and Mr.
Bomi Daruwala retire by rotation and being eligible have offered
themselves for re- appointment at the ensuing Annual Genera! Meeting.
Dr. Holger Krasmann and Mr. Gilbert Faul has been appointed as
additional director with effect from 27 February 2010 and holds office
upto the conclusion of the
17th Annual General Meeting. The Company has received notice under
Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956, from a member proposing
candidature of Mr. Gilbert Faul and Dr. Holger Krasmann for appointment
as director liable to retire by rotation. The Board recommends their
appointment.
During the year ended 31 December 2009, Mr. Peter Wurzbacher resigned
from the Directorship of the Company with effect from 30 September 2009
and Mr. Otto Northe, resigned from the Directorship of the Company with
effect from 27 February 2010.
Particulars of Employees
During the year under review the Company did not have any employee
falling within the purview of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956.
DirectorsResponsibility Statement
In pursuance of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
Directors hereby confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed alongwith proper explanation relating to
material departures;
(b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the financial year ended 31 December 2009
and of the profit of the Company for that financial year;
(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
(d) the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern
basis.
Conservation of Energy, Research and Development, Technology Absorption
etc.
Since the activities of the CompLny have been restricted merely to
completing the existing projects and recovery of dues, there is nothing
significant to be mentioned under this head.
There is no foreign exchange earning or outgo during the financial year
under review.
Corporate Governance
The report on Corporate Governance pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement is annexed hereto asAnnexure A
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The report on Management Discussion and Analysis pursuant to Clause 49
of the Listing Agreement is annexed hereto as Annexure B.
Auditors
M/s. B S R and Co, Chartered Accountants, auditors of the Company will
retire at the conclusion of the ensuing annual general meeting. The
Company has received a certificate from the auditors to the effect that
their re-appointment if made, by the Company at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting would be within the limits prescribed under Section
224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
The Board of Directors recommends their re-appointment
The information and explanation with respect to the remarks in audit
report is given hereunder.
Para 10 of the Annexure to the Audit Report;
The accumulated losses of the Company have exceeded its net worth.
However the management is taking effective steps to ensure execution of
existing contracts in hand, reduce costs and recover dues. The Company
has entered into a Scheme of Arrangement with its unsecured creditors
under section 391 to 394 of the-Companies Act, 1956. The Scheme was
approved by the Honble Court, Bombay vide its order dated 30 April
2007 and the Company has implemented the same.
Listing
The equity shares of the Company are listed at Bombay Stock Exchange
Limited and Pune Stock Exchange Limited. Listing fees for the year
2009-2010 have been paid to both the Stock Exchanges.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors convey their sincere gratitude to the customers,
shareholders, creditors, government and statutory authorities, banks
and employees for the continued support to the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Ravindra Pal Bhatia
Director
Place: Pune
Date : 27 February 2010
Mar 31, 2003
The Directors present their 10th Annual Report together with the
Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2003.
Summarised Financial Results
Year ended Year ended
31.3.2003 31.3.2002
Rupees Rupees
Loss before Tax 54,460,794 12,037,231
Less : Deferred Tax Credit 19,956,449 2,132,977
Loss after Tax 34,504,345 9,904,254
Less: Transfer from
General Reserve 8,216,660 9,904,254
Balance of loss carried
forward 26,287,685 Ã
Dividend
In view of the loss, your Directors regret their inability to declare
any dividend for the year ended 31st March, 2003.
Transfer of Companys Equity Shares
During the year under review, Mather and Platt (India) Limited acquired
51% paid-up equity share capital of your Company from Mather and Platt
II Limited, Mauritius and consequently the company has become
subsidiary of
Mather and Platt (India) Limited.
Operations and Future Outlook
The Company achieved Net Income of Rs. 159,218,942 from Sales and
Service as against the Net Income of Rs. 127,159,401 in previous year,
viz., 2001 -2002. However, the operation of the Company resulted in
loss after tax of Rs. 34,504,345. In order to have competitive edge,
the Company is gearing up to tie -up with the companies of
international repute.
With major focus on Environment, Health and Safety, the opportunities
for fire fighting and protection systems are growing. The major thrust
area include power plants, petrochemicals and refineries and other
process industries. The future outlook is encouraging.
Directorate
Mr. H. N. Nanani was appointed as an Additional Director on the Board
of the Company with effect from 14th December, 2002. He holds the
office till the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Notice has been
received from a Member along with requisite deposit, pursuant to
Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956 proposing his candidature as
Director at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Board
is of the view that the Company will benefit from his continued
association with the Company.
Mr. Suresh Dadlani resigned as the Managing Director of the Company
with effect from 14th December, 2002, but continues to be a Director.
Mr. Satish G. Pillai resigned as a Director of the Company with effect
from 1st April, 2003.
Mr. Suresh Dadlani retires by rotation and being eligible offers
himself for reappointment.
Conservation of Energy, Research and Development, Technology Absorption
etc.
A statement showing particulars required under the Companies
(Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules,
1988, read with Section 217 (1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 is
annexed to this report and marked as Annexure I.
Industrial Relations
The Company continued to have cordial and harmonious relations with its
employees.
Particulars of Employees
The provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended , are not
applicable as there are no employees, particulars of whom are required
to be reported.
Directors Responsibility Statement
As required under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the
Directors hereby confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed;
(b) 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 for the financial year ended 31st March, 2003 and of the
loss of the Company for that year;
(c) the Directors had, as far as possible, 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, to the best of their knowledge and ability;
(d) the Directors had prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern
basis.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
In terms of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchanges, Management Discussion and Analysis Report is given
separately in the Annual Report.
Corporate Governance
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchanges, Corporate Governance Report and Auditors Certificate
regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance are given
separately in the Annual Report.
Auditors
M/s. Lodha & Company, Chartered Accountants, the Companys Auditors
will retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and
are eligible for reappointment.
In regard to the comments of the Auditors in their Report on the notes
to Accounts, the same are self-explanatory and do not call for any
further explanation.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors convey their sincere thanks to the Government, Banks,
Shareholders and Customers for their continued support extended to the
Company at all times.
The Directors further express their deep appreciation to all employees
for commendable teamwork, high degree of professionalism and efforts
displayed by them during the year.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
H. N. Nanani Suresh Dadlani
Director Director
Mumbai, 30th June, 2003
Mar 31, 2002
The Directors present their 9th Annual Report together with the
Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2002.
SUMMARISED FINANCIAL RESULTS
Year ended Year ended
31.3.2002 31.3.2001
Rupees Rupees
Loss before Depreciation 11,667,589 23,436,830
Less: Depreciation 369,642 428,349
Loss before Tax 12,037,231 23,865,179
Less : Deferred Tax Credit 2,132,977 -
Loss after Tax 9,904,254 23,865,179
Balance of loss brought forward
from previous year - 54,946
Transfer of loss for the year
1999-2000 from Mather & Platt (I) Ltd.
after demerger - 2,478,236
Less: Transfer from
General Reserve 9,904,254 26,398,361
Balance - -
DIVIDEND
In view of the loss, your Directors regret their inability to declare
any dividend for the period ended 31st March 2002.
OPERATIONS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
Despite recession in the Power Sector business, with the active
presence in other sectors, your Company succeeded in securing a major
contract worth about Rs. 11 crore from New Manglore Port Trust . The
Contract envisages installation of a sophisticated Fire Protection
System. With increased presence in oil, gas and petrochemical sector ,
the market position and profitability of your Company is expected to
show substantial improvement.
DIRECTORATE
Mr. M. R. Chhabria, Chairman of Jumbo Group and an Additional Director
of the Company during the period from 14th September, 2001 to 29th
September,2001, departed for heavenly abode on
6th April, 2002. This has indeed left a deep void which will be
difficult to fill. The Members of the Board place on record their
sincere appreciation for the invaluable advise, guidance and support
extended by Mr. M. R. Chhabria to the Company.
Mr. Satish G. Pillai resigned as the Managing Director of the Company
with effect from 31st July, 2002 but continues to be a Director.
Mr. Suresh Dadlani, a Director of the Company has been appointed as the
Managing Director of the Company with effect from 31st July, 2002.
Mr. P. M. Nene, retires by rotation and being eligible offers himself
for reappointment.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
ETC.
A Statement showing particulars pursuant Section 217(1)(e) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in
the Report of Board of Directors), 1988, is annexed to this report and
marked as Annexure A.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The industrial relationship with employees of the Company continues to
be cordial.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended , are not
applicable as there are no employees , particulars of whom are required
to be reported .
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the
Directors hereby confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed;
(b) 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 ended 31st March, 2002
and of the loss of the Company for that year;
(c) the Directors had, as far as possible, 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, to the best of their knowledge and ability;
(d) the Directors had prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern
basis.
CORPORATE GOVERANCE
Your Companys equity shares have been listed during the current year.
As per the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, the Company is
required to comply with the requirement of Corporate Governance during
the current financial year onwards.
AUDITORS
M/s. Lodha & Co., Chartered Accountants, the Companys Auditors will
retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are
eligible for reappointment.
In regard to the comments of the Auditors in their Report on the notes
to Accounts, the same are self-explanatory and do not call for any
further explanation.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors convey their sincere thanks to the Government
Authorities, Financial Institutions, Banks and Customers for their
continued support extended to the Company at all times.
The Directors further express their deep appreciation to all employees
for commendable teamwork, high degree of professionalism and
enthusiastic efforts displayed by them during the year.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Suresh Dadlani Satish G Pillai
Managing Director Director
Place: Mumbai
Dated: 12th August, 2002
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