Mar 31, 2025
The Directors of Arrow Greentech Limited present the 33rd Annual Report on the operations of the Company, together with the Audited
Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2025.
Finanrial Rpciilt .. .....
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Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
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|
FY 2024-25 |
FY 2023-24 |
FY 2024-25 |
FY 2023-24 |
|
|
Total income |
20,602 |
13,785 |
24,861 |
15,111 |
|
Profit before finance cost, Depreciation and |
8,774 |
5,743 |
9,361 |
4,894 |
|
Less : Finance Cost |
12 |
34 |
21 |
44 |
|
Less : Depreciation and Amortization expenses |
473 |
474 |
740 |
784 |
|
Profit Before Tax. |
8,289 |
5,235 |
8,600 |
4,066 |
|
Less : Provision for Taxation |
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|
- Current Tax |
2,084 |
1,383 |
2,340 |
1,432 |
|
- Deferred Tax |
3 |
(46) |
(53) |
(267) |
|
- Earlier Year Tax Adjustment |
12 |
(32) |
12 |
(32) |
|
Profit After Tax. |
6,190 |
3,930 |
6,301 |
2,933 |
|
Other Comprehensive Income |
(6) |
(8) |
128 |
67 |
|
Total Comprehensive Income for the year |
6,184 |
3,922 |
6,429 |
3,000 |
Financial Statement has been prepared in accordance with the Companies ("Indian Accounting Standards") Rules, 2015 (IND AS)
prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 and other recognised accounting practices and policies to the extent
applicable.
Operations:
Standalone:
The total income from operations including other income for the financial year under review amounted to Rs.20,602 Lacs as compared to
Rs. 13,785 Lacs in the previous year. The Company has earned net profit of Rs 6,184 Lacs (including other comprehensive income) as
compared to Rs.3,922 Lacs in the previous year.
Consolidated:
The total income from operations including other income for the financial year under review amounted to Rs.24,861 Lacs as compared to
Rs. 15,111 Lacs in the previous year. The Company has earned net profit of Rs 6,429 Lacs (including other comprehensive income) as
compared to Rs.3,000 Lacs in the previous year.
The Board of Directors has not recommended transfer of any amount of profit to reserves during the year under review. Hence, the entire
amount of profit for the year under review has been carried to the Profit and Loss account.
Business outlook and future prospects:
Business outlook and future prospects of the Company is discussed in detail in Management Discussion and Analysis Report attached
herewith.
Your Directors have recommended a Dividend of 40% on 1,50,87,938 Equity Shares of the face value of Rs. 10/- i.e. Rs.4 /- per equity
share for the financial year ended 31st March 2025 subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of
the Company. The dividend would be payable to all those Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members as on the Book
Closure Date.
Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Conservation of Energy, Technology absorption and Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo:
(a) Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption
(i) The Company has paid special attention to the conservation of energy as a matter of principal and policy. This has been
reflected in the selection of equipment at the project stage. The cost of power has kept to the minimum by optimum operation.
Regular preventive maintenance has helped to operate unit efficiently.
(ii) Additional investment and proposals, if any, are being implemented for reduction of Conservation of Energy.
(iii) Impact of the measures at (i) and (ii) above for reduction of energy consumption and consequent impact on the cost of
production of goods is not ascertainable.
(b) Foreign Exchange earning and outgo
Foreign Exchange earnings - Rs.610 Lakhs (previous year Rs. 1494 Lakhs)
Foreign Exchange outgo - Rs.1461 Lakhs (previous year Rs. 2531 Lakhs)
Auditors And Auditorsâ Report
Statutory Auditors
Members of the Company at the AGM held on September 29, 2021, approved the re-appointment of M/s. Haribhakti & Co. LLP, as the
statutory auditors of the Company to hold office for their second term of 5 (five) years from the conclusion of 29th Annual General Meeting
till the conclusion of 34th Annual General Meeting for the financial year 2025-26. The report of the Statutory Auditor forms part of the
Annual Report.
The notes on financials statement referred to in the Auditorâs report are self explanatory and do not call for further comments. The
auditors report do not contain any qualification, adverse remarks.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and in accordance with the requirement of Regulation 24A of the SEBI (LODR),
Regulation, 2015, and subject to approval of shareholders in AGM, the Board of Directors has appointed M/s. Rajendra & Co.,a firm of
Company Secretaries in practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit for a period of five (5) consecutive financial year from FY 2025-26 to
2029-30. The Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 for the said financial year is annexed to this Report as ANNEXURE - I. There is no
other qualification, reservation or adverse remark in their report.
The Company has appointed M/s. J.A. Rajani & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai as its Internal Auditor. The internal Auditor
monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliances with operating
systems, accounting procedure and policies at all locations of the Company and reports the same on quarterly basis to the Audit
Committee.
Mr. Dilip M Bathija, Cost Accountants, have conducted audit of Cost Accounting Records in respect of the Financial Year 2024-25 and
report thereon shall be finalized and filed as statutorily provided. The Board on recommendation of the Audit Committee has re¬
appointed Mr. Dilip M Bathija, Cost Accountants for the FY 2025-26 at a remuneration of Rs.80,000 (Rupees Eighty thousand only) plus
applicable taxes and out of pocket expenses has been fixed for the Cost Auditors subject to the ratification of such fees by the
shareholders at the 33rd Annual General Meeting. The Company has maintained cost records as specified under section 148(1) of the
Companies Act, 2013.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments:
The company has not given any guarantees covered under the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act,2013.
The details of the Loans given & investments made by company is given in the notes to the financial statements.
As on March 31,2025 there were 4 subsidiaries and 2 step down subsidiary of the Company:
Arrow Secure Technology Private Limited (WOS of the Company)
Avery Pharmaceuticals Private Limited (WOS of the Company)
LQ Arrow Security Products (India) Private Limited
Direct Foreign subsidiary:
Arrow Green Technologies (UK) Limited (WOS of the Company)
Step down subsidiary:
Advance IP Technologies Limited (Subsidiary of Arrow Green Technologies (UK) Limited)
Advance Secure Products B.V. (Subsidiary of Arrow Green Technologies (UK) Limited)
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of each of the subsidiary in
the prescribed form AOC-1 as ANNEXURE II to this Report, the financial statements of the subsidiaries are kept for inspection by the
shareholders at the Registered Office of the Company. The said financial statements of the subsidiaries are also available on the website
of the Company www.arrowgreentech.com under the Investors Section.
A report on the performance and financial position of the each of the subsidiaries in the AOC-1 is annexed to the report and hence not
repeated here for the sake of brevity, under Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The Company has also formulated a Policy for determining material subsidiaries, which is uploaded on the website of the Company i.e.
www.arrowgreentech.com and can be accessed at
http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/Policy on Material Subsidiaries.pdf
Consolidated Financial Statements
Your Directors have pleasure in attaching the Consolidated Financial Statements pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act and SEBI Listing
Regulations and prepared in accordance with the Accounting Standards prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, in
this regard.
In accordance with the Section 129(3) of the Act and Accounting Standard (Ind AS 110) on Consolidated Financial Statements, the
audited Consolidated Financial Statements are provided in this Annual Report.
Corporate Governance
Your Company is in compliance with the Corporate Governance guidelines, as laid out in the SEBI Listing Regulations.
As per Regulation 34 (3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate section on corporate governance practices,
followed by the Company, together with a certificate from M/s. Haribhakti & Co., LLP, Chartered Accountants, confirming compliance
forms an integral part of this Report.
The annual report of the Company contains a certificate by the Chairman and Managing Director in terms of SEBI Listing Regulations on
the compliance declarations received from the Directors and the Senior Management personnel and a Certificate by M/s. Haribhakti &
Co., LLP, Chartered Accountants, who have examined the requirements of Corporate Governance with reference to SEBI Listing
Regulations and have certified the compliance, as required under SEBI Listing Regulations.
Internal control systems and their adequacy:
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The scope and
authority of the Internal Audit function is defined in the Internal Audit Manual. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal
Audit function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board & to the Chairman & Managing Director.
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 the Audit Committee of the Board.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls
were tested and the auditor has not identified any material weakness relating to financial reporting
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as â ANNEXURE IIIâ.
The Paid up Share Capital as on March 31,2025 was Rs.15.09 crore. During the year under review, the Company has not issued any
shares.
During the FY 2024-25, the Company implemented a broadbased employee stock ownership program namely âArrow Greentech ESOP
Scheme 2024â (Scheme) as a strategic initiative aimed at rewarding the employees for their dedicated service. The Scheme aims to
reinforce employeesâ commitment, acknowledge their dedication, and align their interests with the long-term success of the Company.
The Board of Directors of the Company, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("the
Committee" or "NRC") deems it beneficial to extend the Schemeâs benefits to the employees of the Company. This attract the relevant
talent into the Company to drive its growth plans.
Arrow Greentech ESOP Scheme 2024 comprises periodic Grants which may be determined by the Committee from time to time which
shall be based on the factors such as performance of the employee for the past financial years (or for the period of his service),
onboarding incentive for new employees, attracting talent, position and responsibilities of the concerned employee, the nature and
tenure of employeeâs services to the Company, the employeeâs present and potential contribution to the success of the Company and
such other factors as the Committee deems relevant for accomplishing the purpose of the Scheme..
Accordingly, the Members of the Company at the 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 16, 2024 approved the âArrow
Greentech ESOP Scheme 2024â to create and grant from time to time, in one or more tranches, not exceeding 2,25,000 (Two Lakhs
Twenty Five Thousand) employee stock options equity shares of face value of INR 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each fully paid-up.
The Board of Directors hereby confirm that there has been no material change in the Scheme as on the date of this report and the
Scheme is in compliance with the applicable provisions of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations,
2021.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
Mr. Haresh Mehta (DIN: 00376589), had completed his second and final term as an Independent Director and consequently ceased to
be a Director & Member in the Committees of the Company w.e.f. the close of business hours on March 31,2025. The Board of Directors
and the Management of the Company expressed deep appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Haresh Mehta for his extensive contribution and
stewardship.
The Board, upon the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, at its Meeting held on 8th Febuary 2025,
appointed Mr. Yogesh Gajjar (DIN:10937614) as an Additional (Independent) Director of the Company w.e.f. 8th February 2025.
Necessary resolution for seeking approval of members for their appointment in the said office is approved by shareholders through
Postal Ballot on 28th March 2025.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Article of Association of the Company, Mr. Neil Patel , Jt. Managing Director
of the Company is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer himself for re-appointment.
The Board recommends his appointment.
All the Directors of the Company have confirmed that they are not disqualified from being appointed as directors in terms of Section 164
of the Companies Act, 2013.
Details of the Director seeking appointment at the Annual General Meeting, as required in terms of Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI Listing
Regulations is provided in the Annexure to the Explanatory Statement to the Notice.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company are Mr. Shilpan Patel, Chairman &
Managing Director, Mr. Neil Patel, Jt. Managing Director, Mr. Hitesh Punglia, Chief Financial Officer and Mrs. Poonam Bansal
Company Secretary. The Remuneration and other details of Key Managerial Personnel for the financial year ended March 31,2025 are
mentioned in the Extract of the Annual Return which is attached to the Boardâs Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulation 2015, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its
own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Appointment & Remuneration
Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
Meetings
During the year four Board Meetings and four Audit Committee Meetings were convened and held. The details of which are given in the
Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act,
2013.
Further, a separate Meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was also held on 8th February, 2025, where at the prescribed
items enumerated under Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, were discussed.
An Audit Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. Kindly refer to the
section on Corporate Governance, under the head, âAudit Committeeâ for matters relating to constitution, meetings and functions of the
Committee.
Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy:
In compliance with provisions of section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations,
your Company has adopted whistle blower policy for Directors and employees to report genuine concerns to the management of the
Company. The whistle blower policy of the Company is posted on the website of the Company and may be accessed on the Companyâs
website at the link: http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/Whistle%20Blower%20Policy.pdf
A Nomination and Remuneration Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of subsection (3) of Section 178 of the
Companies Act, 2013. Kindly refer to the section on Corporate Governance, under the head, âNomination and Remuneration Committeeâ
for matters relating to constitution, meetings, functions of the Committee.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is duly approved by the
Board of Directors of the Company and the Remuneration Policy of the Company may be accessed on the Companyâs website at the
link:
http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/nomination-remuneration-policy.pdf
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company
during the year are set out in ANNEXURE IV of this report as per the format prescribed in Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy) Rules, 2014.
The CSR Policy may be accessed on the Companyâs website at the link:
http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/CSR Policy.pdf
Related Party Transactions:
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on armâs length basis and were in the ordinary course
of the business. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the company with Promoters, Key Managerial
Personnel or other designated persons which may have potential conflict with interest of the company at large.
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 of The Companies (Appointment and remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the
Report and Financial Statement are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employeesâ
particulars which is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working
days of the Company upto the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any Member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such
Member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.
Risk management policy
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134 (3) (n) of the Act, the Company has in place a structured risk management policy. The Risk
management process is designed to safeguard the organisation from various risks through adequate and timely actions. It is designed to
anticipate, evaluate and mitigate risks in order to minimize its impact on the business.
Directorsâ Responsibility Statement
In terms of Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the directors would like to state that:
i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
ii) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
responsible and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st
March, 2025 and of the profit/loss of the Company for the period under review;
iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care of the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) the annual accounts/financial statement have been prepared on a âgoing concernâ basis.
v) The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are
adequate and were operating effectively.
vi) The directors had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such system were
adequate and operating effectively.
During the year under review, your Company enjoyed cordial relationship with workers and employees at all levels.
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these
items during the year under review:
1. No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial
year to which this financial statements relate on the date of this report.
2. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and
Companyâs operations in future.
3. Your Directors further state that during the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of
Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Acknowledgements:
Your Directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for the assistance and co-operation received from the Financial
Institution, Banks, Government Authorities, Vendors and Shareholders and all organizations connected with its business during the year
under review. Your Directors also wish to place a record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services of Executives, Staff
and Workers of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Shilpan P Patel
place: Mumbai Chairman & Managing Director
Date:17th May 2025 DIN:00341068
Mar 31, 2024
The Directors of Arrow Greentech Limited present the 32nd Annual Report on the operations of the Company, together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2024.
Financial Result (Rupees in lakhs)
|
Particulars |
FY 2023-2024 |
FY 2022-2023 |
|
Total income |
13,785 |
10,962 |
|
Profit (Loss) before finance cost, Depreciation and Amortization expenses, exceptional |
5,743 |
3,192 |
|
Less : Finance Cost |
34 |
104 |
|
Less : Depreciation and Amortization expenses |
474 |
428 |
|
Less: Exceptional items |
- |
- |
|
Profit Before Tax |
5,235 |
2,660 |
|
Less : Provision for Taxation |
||
|
- Current Tax |
1,383 |
655 |
|
- Deferred Tax items & Tax |
(46) |
170 |
|
- Earlier Year Tax Adjustment |
(32) |
(53) |
|
Profit for the year |
3,930 |
1,888 |
|
Other Comprehensive Income |
(8) |
(8) |
|
Profit for the year after other comprehensive income |
3,922 |
1,880 |
|
Add : Balance brought forward |
5,340 |
3,460 |
|
Less: Ind AS Adjustment |
- |
- |
|
Less : Dividend Paid |
(151) |
- |
|
(related to previous year) |
||
|
Balance carried to Balance Sheet |
9,111 |
5,340 |
Financial Statement has been prepared in accordance with the Companies ("Indian Accounting Standards") Rules, 2015 (IND AS) prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 and other recognised accounting practices and policies to the extent applicable.
Operations:
The total income from operations including other income for the financial year under review amounted to Rs.13,785 Lacs as compared to Rs. 10,962 Lacs in the previous year. The Company has earned net profit of Rs.3,922 Lacs (including other comprehensive income) as compared to Rs. 1,880 Lacs in the previous year. After payment of dividend of Rs.151 Lacs and adjustment of brought forward balance of Rs. 5,340 Lacs from previous year, Rs. 9,111 Lacs has been carried to the Balance Sheet.
The Board of Directors has not recommended transfer of any amount of profit to reserves during the year under review. Hence, the entire amount of profit for the year under review has been carried to the Profit and Loss account.
Business outlook and future prospects:
Business outlook and future prospects of the Company is discussed in detail in Management Discussion and Analysis Report attached herewith.
Your Directors have recommended a Dividend of 20% on 1,50,87,938 Equity Shares of the face value of Rs. 10/- i.e. Rs.2/- per equity share for the financial year ended 31st March 2024 subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company. The dividend would be payable to all those Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members as on the Book Closure Date.
Public Deposits
Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
(a) Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption
(i) The Company has paid special attention to the conservation of energy as a matter of principal and policy. This has been reflected in the selection of equipment at the project stage. The cost of power has kept to the minimum by optimum operation. Regular preventive maintenance has helped to operate unit efficiently.
(ii) Additional investment and proposals, if any, are being implemented for reduction of Conservation of Energy.
(iii) Impact of the measures at (i) and (ii) above for reduction of energy consumption and consequent impact on the cost of production of goods is not ascertainable.
(b) Foreign Exchange earning and outgo
Foreign Exchange earnings - Rs.1494 Lakhs (previous year Rs. 1140 Lakhs)
Foreign Exchange outgo - Rs.2531 Lakhs (previous year Rs. 1610 Lakhs)
Auditors And Auditorsâ Report Statutory Auditors
Members of the Company at the AGM held on September 29, 2021, approved the re-appointment of M/s. Haribhakti & Co. LLP, as the statutory auditors of the Company to hold office for their second term of 5 (five) years from the conclusion 29th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of 34th Annual General Meeting for the financial year 2025-26. The report of the Statutory Auditor forms part of the Annual Report.
The notes on financials statement referred to in the Auditorâs report are self explanatory and do not call for further comments. The auditors report do not contain any qualification, adverse remarks.
The Board has appointed M/s Rajendra & Co., Practising Company Secretary, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 20232024. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31,2024 is annexed herewith marked as ANNEXuRe I to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
The Company has appointed M/s. J.A. Rajani & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai as its Internal Auditor. The internal Auditor monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliances with operating systems, accounting procedure and policies at all locations of the Company and reports the same on quarterly basis to the Audit Committee.
Mr. Dilip M Bathija, Cost Accountants, have conducted audit of Cost Accounting Records in respect of the Financial Year 2023-24 and report thereon shall be finalized and filed as statutorily provided. The Board on recommendation of the Audit Committee has reappointed Mr. Dilip M Bathija, Cost Accountants for the FY 2024-25 at a remuneration of Rs.80,000 (Rupees Eighty thousand only) plus applicable taxes and out of pocket expenses has been fixed for the Cost Auditors subject to the ratification of such fees by the shareholders at the 32nd Annual General Meeting. The Company has maintained cost records as specified under section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments:
The company has not given any guarantees covered under the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act,2013.
The details of the Loans given & investments made by company is given in the notes to the financial statements.
As on March 31,2024 there were 4 subsidiaries and 2 step down subsidiary of the Company:
Direct Indian subsidiary:
Arrow Secure Technology Private Limited (WOS of the Company)
Avery Pharmaceuticals Private Limited (WOS of the Company)
LQ Arrow Security Products (India) Private Limited Direct Foreign subsidiary:
Arrow Green Technologies (UK) Limited (WOS of the Company)
Step down subsidiary:
Advance IP Technologies Limited (Subsidiary of Arrow Green Technologies (UK) Limited)
Advance Secure Products B.V. (Subsidiary of Arrow Green Technologies (UK) Limited)
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of each of the subsidiary in the prescribed form AOC-1 as ANNEXURE II to this Report, the financial statements of the subsidiaries are kept for inspection by the shareholders at the Registered Office of the Company. The said financial statements of the subsidiaries are also available on the website of the Company www.arrowgreentech.com under the Investors Section.
A report on the performance and financial position of the each of the subsidiaries in the AOC-1 is annexed to the report and hence not repeated here for the sake of brevity, under Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The Company has also formulated a Policy for determining material subsidiaries, which is uploaded on the website of the Company i.e. www.arrowgreentech.com and can be accessed at http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/Policy_on_Material_ Subsidiaries.pdf
Your Directors have pleasure in attaching the Consolidated Financial Statements pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations and prepared in accordance with the Accounting Standards prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, in this regard.
In accordance with the Section 129(3) of the Act and Accounting Standard (Ind AS 110) on Consolidated Financial Statements, the audited Consolidated Financial Statements are provided in this Annual Report.
Corporate Governance
Your Company is in compliance with the Corporate Governance guidelines, as laid out in the SEBI Listing Regulations.
As per Regulation 34 (3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate section on corporate governance practices, followed by the Company, together with a certificate from M/s. Haribhakti & Co., LLP, Chartered Accountants, confirming compliance forms an integral part of this Report.
The annual report of the Company contains a certificate by the Chairman and Managing Director in terms of SEBI Listing Regulations on the compliance declarations received from the Directors and the Senior Management personnel and a Certificate by M/s. Haribhakti & Co., LLP, Chartered Accountants, who have examined the requirements of Corporate Governance with reference to SEBI Listing Regulations and have certified the compliance, as required under SEBI Listing Regulations.
Internal control systems and their adequacy:
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The scope and authority of the Internal Audit function is defined in the Internal Audit Manual. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board & to the Chairman & Managing Director.
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 the Audit Committee of the Board.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were tested and the auditor has not identified any material weakness relating to financial reporting
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as â ANNEXURE IIIâ.
The Paid up Share Capital as on March 31,2024 was Rs.15.09 crore. During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
Mr. Dinesh Modi (DIN: 00004556), and Mr. Harish Mishra (DIN: 05301127) had completed their second and final term as an Independent Director and consequently ceased to be a Director & Members in the Committees of the Company w.e.f. the close of business hours on March 31,2024. The Board of Directors and the Management of the Company expressed deep appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Dinesh Modi and Mr. Harish Mishra for their extensive contribution and stewardship.
The Board, upon the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, at its Meeting held on 13th Febuary 2024, appointed Mr. Prashant Mehta (DIN:02225808) and Mrs. Barkharani Nevatia (DIN: 08531880) as an Additional (Independent) Director of the Company w.e.f. 13th February 2024. Necessary resolution for seeking approval of members for their appointment in the said office is approved by shareholders through Postal Ballot on 29th March 2024.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Article of Association of the Company, Mr. Neil Patel , Jt. Managing Director of the Company is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer himself for re-appointment.
The Board recommends his appointment.
All the Directors of the Company have confirmed that they are not disqualified from being appointed as directors in terms of Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Details of the Director seeking appointment at the Annual General Meeting, as required in terms of Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations is provided in the Annexure to the Explanatory Statement to the Notice.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company are Mr. Shilpan Patel, Chairman & Managing Director, Mr. Neil Patel, Jt. Managing Director, Mr. Hitesh Punglia, Chief Financial Officer and Mrs. Poonam Bansal was the Company Secretary of the Company. The Remuneration and other details of Key Managerial Personnel for the financial year ended March 31,2024 are mentioned in the Extract of the Annual Return which is attached to the Boardâs Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulation 2015, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Appointment & Remuneration Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
Meetings
During the year five Board Meetings and four Audit Committee Meetings were convened and held. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, a separate Meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was also held on 13th February, 2024, where at the prescribed items enumerated under Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, were discussed.
An Audit Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. Kindly refer to the section on Corporate Governance, under the head, âAudit Committeeâ for matters relating to constitution, meetings and functions of the Committee.
Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy:
In compliance with provisions of section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations, your Company has adopted whistle blower policy for Directors and employees to report genuine concerns to the management of the Company. The whistle blower policy of the Company is posted on the website of the Company and may be accessed on the Companyâs website at the link: http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/Whistle%20Blower%20Policy.pdf
A Nomination and Remuneration Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of subsection (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. Kindly refer to the section on Corporate Governance, under the head, âNomination and Remuneration Committeeâ for matters relating to constitution, meetings, functions of the Committee.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is duly approved by the Board of Directors of the Company and the Remuneration Policy of the Company may be accessed on the Companyâs website at the link: http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/nomination-remuneration-policy.pdf
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company during the year are set out in Annexure IVof this report as per the format prescribed in Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
The CSR Policy may be accessed on the Companyâs website at the link: http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/ policies/ CSR_ Policy .pdf
Related Party Transactions:
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on armâs length basis and were in the ordinary course of the business. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the company with Promoters, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have potential conflict with interest of the company at large.
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 of The Companies (Appointment and remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the Report and Financial Statement are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employeesâ particulars which is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company upto the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any Member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such Member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.
Risk management policy
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134 (3) (n) of the Act, the Company has in place a structured risk management policy. The Risk management process is designed to safeguard the organisation from various risks through adequate and timely actions. It is designed to anticipate, evaluate and mitigate risks in order to minimize its impact on the business.
Directorsâ Responsibility Statement
In terms of Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the directors would like to state that:
i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are responsible and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2024 and of the profit/loss of the Company for the period under review;
iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care of the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) the annual accounts/financial statement have been prepared on a âgoing concernâ basis.
v) The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
vi) The directors had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such system were adequate and operating effectively.
During the year under review, your Company enjoyed cordial relationship with workers and employees at all levels.
General
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
1. No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year to which this financial statements relate on the date of this report.
2. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Companyâs operations in future.
3. Your Directors further state that during the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Acknowledgements:
Your Directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for the assistance and co-operation received from the Financial Institution, Banks, Government Authorities, Vendors and Shareholders and all organizations connected with its business during the year under review. Your Directors also wish to place a record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services of Executives, Staff and Workers of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors Shilpan P Patel
place: Mumbai Chairman & Managing Director
Date:25th May 2024 DIN:00341068
Mar 31, 2023
The Directors of Arrow Greentech Limited present the 31st Annual Report on the operations of the Company, together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2023.
Financial Results
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(Rupees in Lakhs) |
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Particulars |
2022-2023 |
2021-2022 |
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Total income |
10,962 |
3,094 |
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Profit (Loss) before finance cost, Depreciation and Amortization expenses, |
|||
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exceptional |
3,193 |
148 |
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Less : Finance Cost |
104 |
53 |
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Less : Depreciation and Amortization expenses |
428 |
393 |
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Less: Exceptional items |
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Profit Before Tax |
2,660 |
(298) |
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Less : Provision for Taxation |
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- Current Tax |
655 |
70 |
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- Deferred Tax items & Tax |
170 |
(198) |
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- Earlier Year Tax Adjustment |
(53) |
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Profit for the year |
1,888 |
(171) |
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Other Comprehensive Income |
(8) |
(1) |
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Profit for the year after other comprehensive income |
1,880 |
(170) |
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Add : Balance brought forward |
3,460 |
3,630 |
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Balance carried to Balance Sheet |
5,340 |
3,460 |
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Financial Statement has been prepared in accordance with the Companies ("Indian Accounting Standards") Rules, 2015 (IND AS) prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act ,2013 and other recognised accounting practices and policies to the extent applicable.
Operations:
The total income from operations including other income for the financial year under review amounted to Rs.10,962 Lacs as compared to Rs. 3,094 Lacs in the previous year. The Company has earned net profit of Rs.1,880 Lacs (including other comprehensive income) as compared to Rs. (170) Lacs in the previous year. After adjustment of brought forward balance of Rs. 3,460 Lacs from previous year, Rs. 5,340 Lacs has been carried to the Balance Sheet.
The Board of Directors has not recommended transfer of any amount of profit to reserves during the year under review. Hence, the entire amount of profit for the year under review has been carried to the Profit and Loss account.
Business outlook and future prospects:
Business outlook and future prospects of the Company is discussed in detail in Management Discussion and Analysis Report attached herewith.
Your Directors have recommended a Dividend of 10% on 1,50,87,938 Equity Shares of the face value of Rs. 10/- i.e. Re.1/- per equity share for the financial year ended 31st March 2023 subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company. The dividend would be payable to all those Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members as on the Book Closure Date.
Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Conservation of Energy, Technology absorption and Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo:
(a) Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption
(i) The Company has paid special attention to the conservation of energy as a matter of principal and policy. This has been reflected in the selection of equipment at the project stage. The cost of power has kept to the minimum by optimum operation. Regular preventive maintenance has helped to operate unit efficiently.
(ii) Additional investment and proposals, if any, are being implemented for reduction of Conservation of Energy.
(iii) Impact of the measures at (i) and (ii) above for reduction of energy consumption and consequent impact on the cost of production of goods is not ascertainable.
(b) Foreign Exchange earning and outgo
Foreign Exchange earnings - Rs. 1140 Lakhs (previous year Rs. 743 Lakhs)
Foreign Exchange outgo - Rs. 1610 Lakhs (previous year Rs. 1039 Lakhs)
Auditors And Auditorsâ Report Statutory Auditors
Members of the Company at the AGM held on September 29, 2021, approved the re-appointment of M/s. Haribhakti & Co. LLP, as the statutory auditors of the Company to hold office for their second term of 5 (five) years from the conclusion 29th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of 34th Annual General Meeting for the financial year 2025-26. The report of the Statutory Auditor forms part of the Annual Report.
The notes on financials statement referred to in the Auditorâs report are self explanatory and do not call for further comments. The auditors report do not contain any qualification, adverse remarks.
The Board has appointed M/s Rajendra & Co., Practising Company Secretary, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 20222023. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31,2023 is annexed herewith marked as ANNEXURE I to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
The Company has appointed M/s. J.A. Rajani & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai as its Internal Auditor. The internal Auditor monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliances with operating systems, accounting procedure and policies at all locations of the Company and reports the same on quarterly basis to the Audit Committee.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments:
The company has not given any guarantees covered under the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act,2013.
The details of the Loans given & investments made by company is given in the notes to the financial statements.
As on March 31,2023 there were 4 subsidiaries and 2 step down subsidiary of the Company:
Direct Indian subsidiary:
Arrow Secure Technology Private Limited (WOS of the Company)
Avery Pharmaceuticals Private Limited (WOS of the Company)
LQ Arrow Security Products (India) Private Limited Direct Foreign subsidiary:
Arrow Green Technologies (UK) Limited (WOS of the Company)
Step down subsidiary:
Advance IP Technologies Limited (Subsidiary of Arrow Green Technologies (UK) Limited)
Advance Secure Products B.V. (Subsidiary of Arrow Green Technologies (UK) Limited)
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of each of the subsidiary in the prescribed form AOC-1 as ANNEXURE II to this Report, the financial statements of the subsidiaries are kept for inspection by the shareholders at the Registered Office of the Company. The said financial statements of the subsidiaries are also available on the website of the Company www.arrowgreentech.com under the Investors Section.
A report on the performance and financial position of the each of the subsidiaries in the AOC-1 is annexed to the report and hence not repeated here for the sake of brevity, under Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The Company has also formulated a Policy for determining material subsidiaries, which is uploaded on the website of the Company i.e. www.arrowgreentech.com and can be accessed at http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/ policies/ Policy_on_ Material_ Subsidiaries.pdf
Consolidated Financial Statements
Your Directors have pleasure in attaching the Consolidated Financial Statements pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations and prepared in accordance with the Accounting Standards prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, in this regard.
In accordance with the Section 129(3) of the Act and Accounting Standard (Ind AS 110) on Consolidated Financial Statements, the audited Consolidated Financial Statements are provided in this Annual Report.
Corporate Governance
Your Company is in compliance with the Corporate Governance guidelines, as laid out in the SEBI Listing Regulations.
As per Regulation 34 (3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate section on corporate governance practices, followed by the Company, together with a certificate from M/s. Haribhakti & Co., LLP, Chartered Accountants, confirming compliance forms an integral part of this Report.
The annual report of the Company contains a certificate by the Chairman and Managing Director in terms of SEBI Listing Regulations on the compliance declarations received from the Directors and the Senior Management personnel and a Certificate by M/s. Haribhakti & Co., LLP, Chartered Accountants, who have examined the requirements of Corporate Governance with reference to SEBI Listing Regulations and have certified the compliance, as required under SEBI Listing Regulations.
Internal control systems and their adequacy:
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The scope and authority of the Internal Audit function is defined in the Internal Audit Manual. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board & to the Chairman & Managing Director.
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 the Audit Committee of the Board.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were tested and the auditor has not identified any material weakness relating to financial reporting
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as â ANNEXURE IIIâ.
Increase in Authorized Share Capital
The Memorandum of Association of the Company was altered during the year by increase in the authorized share capital of the Company from Rs.15,00,00,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Crores) comprising 1,50,00,000 (One Crore Fifty Lakhs) Equity Shares of Face Value of Rs. 10/- (Rupee Ten Only) each to Rs. 17,50,00,000/- (Rupees Seventeen Crores Fifty Lakhs Only) divided into 1,75,00,000 (One Crore Seventy Five Lakhs) Equity shares of Face Value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only).
Issue of Equity Shares on Preferential Basis
During the year under review, the Company had issued and allotted 10,00,000 Equity Shares on Preferential Basis on November 30, 2022.
The Paid up Share Capital as on March 31,2023 was Rs.15.09 crores.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
Mr. Dinkarray D Trivedi, Independent Director has resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company, on 13, April 2023. The Board places on record his appreciation for the contribution in the overall growth of the Company during her tenure as Director.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Article of Association of the Company, Mr. Neil Patel , Joint Managing Director of the Company is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer himself for reappointment. The Board recommends his appointment.
All the Directors of the Company have confirmed that they are not disqualified from being appointed as directors in terms of Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Details of the Director seeking appointment at the Annual General Meeting, as required in terms of Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations is provided in the Annexure to the Explanatory Statement to the Notice.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company are Mr. Shilpan Patel, Chairman & Managing Director, Mr. Neil Patel, Jt. Managing Director, Mr. Hitesh Punglia, Chief Financial Officee and Ms. Poonam Bansal was the Company Secretary of the Company. The Remuneration and other details of Key Managerial Personnel for the financial year ended March 31,2023 are mentioned in the Extract of the Annual Return which is attached to the Boardâs Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulation 2015, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Appointment & Remuneration Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
Meetings
During the year six Board Meetings and four Audit Committee Meetings were convened and held. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, a separate Meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was also held on 13th February, 2023, where at the prescribed items enumerated under Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, were discussed.
An Audit Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. Kindly refer to the section on Corporate Governance, under the head, âAudit Committeeâ for matters relating to constitution, meetings and functions of the Committee.
Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy:
In compliance with provisions of section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations, your Company has adopted whistle blower policy for Directors and employees to report genuine concerns to the management of the Company. The whistle blower policy of the Company is posted on the website of the Company and may be accessed on the Companyâs website at the link: http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/Whistle%20Blower%20Policy.pdf
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
A Nomination and Remuneration Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of subsection (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. Kindly refer to the section on Corporate Governance, under the head, âNomination and Remuneration Committeeâ for matters relating to constitution, meetings, functions of the Committee.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is duly approved by the Board of Directors of the Company and the Remuneration Policy of the Company may be accessed on the Companyâs website at the link: http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/nomination-remuneration-policy.pdf
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company during the year are set out in Annexure IVof this report as per the format prescribed in Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
The CSR Policy may be accessed on the Companyâs website at the link: http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/ CSR_Policy .pdf
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on armâs length basis and were in the ordinary course of the business. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the company with Promoters, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have potential conflict with interest of the company at large.
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 of The Companies (Appointment and remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the Report and Financial Statement are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employeesâ particulars which is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company upto the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any Member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such Member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.
Risk management policy
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134 (3) (n) of the Act, the Company has in place a structured risk management policy. The Risk management process is designed to safeguard the organisation from various risks through adequate and timely actions. It is designed to anticipate, evaluate and mitigate risks in order to minimize its impact on the business.
Directorsâ Responsibility Statement
In terms of Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the directors would like to state that:
i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are responsible and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2023 and of the profit/loss of the Company for the period under review;
iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care of the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) the annual accounts/financial statement have been prepared on a âgoing concernâ basis.
v) The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
vi) The directors had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such system were adequate and operating effectively.
During the year under review, your Company enjoyed cordial relationship with workers and employees at all levels.
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
1. No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year to which this financial statements relate on the date of this report.
2. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Companyâs operations in future.
3. Your Directors further state that during the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Acknowledgements:
Your Directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for the assistance and co-operation received from the Financial Institution, Banks, Government Authorities, Vendors and Shareholders and all organizations connected with its business during the year under review. Your Directors also wish to place a record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services of Executives, Staff and Workers of the Company. For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai Chairman & Managing Director
Date:27th May 2023 DIN:00341068
Mar 31, 2018
The Directors of Arrow Greentech Limited present the 26th Annual Report on the operations of the Company, together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2018.
Financial Results
(Rs. in thousands)
|
Particulars |
2017-2018 |
2016-2017 |
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Total income |
4,91,319 |
3,37,265 |
|
Profit (Loss) before finance cost, Depreciation and Amortization expenses, |
2,21,621 |
1,79,989 |
|
exceptional items & Tax |
||
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Less : Finance Cost |
- |
- |
|
Less : Depreciation and Amortization expenses |
40,314 |
12,542 |
|
Less: Exceptional items |
- |
- |
|
Profit Before Tax |
1,81,307 |
1,67,447 |
|
Less : Provision for Taxation |
||
|
- Current Tax |
32,276 |
22,134 |
|
- Deferred Tax |
(2,442) |
5,773 |
|
- Earlier Year Adjustments |
- |
1,588 |
|
Profit for the year |
1,51,473 |
1,37,952 |
|
Other Comprehensive Income |
266 |
21 |
|
Profit for the year after other comprehensive income |
1,51,207 |
1,37,973 |
|
Add : Balance brought forward |
2,59,945 |
1,43,167 |
|
Less : Tax & Dividend Adjustment (related to previous year) |
65,747 |
21,195 |
|
Balance carried to Balance Sheet |
3,45,406 |
2,59,945 |
Indian Accounting Standard
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on February 16, 2015 notified that Indian Accounting Standard (Ind AS) are applicable to certain classes of companies from April 1, 2016 with a transition date of April 1, 2015 and certain classes of companies from April 1, 2017 with a transition date of April 1, 2016. Ind AS has replaced the previous Indian GAAP prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ) read with rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. Ind AS is applicable to the company from April 1, 2017.
The reconciliation and description of the effects of the transition from previous GAAP to Ind AS have been set out in Note No. 3 in the notes to accounts in Standalone Financial Statement and Note No. 3 in the notes to accounts in the Consolidated Financial Statement.
Operations
The total income from operations including other income for the financial year under review amounted to Rs. 4913.19 Lacs as compared to Rs. 3372.65 Lacs in the previous year. The Company has earned net profit of Rs. 1512.07 Lacs (including other comprehensive income) as compared to Rs. 1379.73 Lacs in the previous year. After adjustment of brought forward balance of Rs. 2599.45 Lacs from previous year and payment of dividend (including corporate dividend tax) of Rs. 657.47 Lacs for previous year, Rs. 3454.06 Lacs has been carried to the Balance Sheet.
Transfer to Reserves
The Board of Directors has not recommended transfer of any amount of profit to reserves during the year under review. Hence, the entire amount of profit for the year under review has been carried to the Profit and Loss account.
Business outlook and future prospects
Business outlook and future prospects of the Company is discussed in detail in Management Discussion and Analysis Report attached herewith.
Dividend
Your Directors have recommended a Dividend of 20% on 11,73,9,948 Equity Shares of the face value of Rs. 10/- i.e. Rs. 2/- per equity share for the financial year ended 31st March 2018 subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company. The dividend would be payable to all those Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members as on the Book Closure Date.
Public Deposits
Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Conservation of Energy, Technology absorption and Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo:
(a) Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption
(i) The Company has paid special attention to the conservation of energy as a matter of principal and policy. This has been reflected in the selection of equipment at the project stage. The cost of power has kept to the minimum by optimum operation. Regular preventive maintenance has helped to operate unit efficiently.
(ii) Additional investment and proposals, if any, are being implemented for reduction of Conservation of Energy.
(iii) Impact of the measures at (i) and (ii) above for reduction of energy consumption and consequent impact on the cost of production of goods is not ascertainable.
(b) Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo
Foreign Exchange earnings - Rs. 3333.5Lacs (previous year Rs.. 2308.3Lacs)
Foreign Exchange outgo - Rs. 514.4 Lacs (previous year Rs. 220.8 Lacs)
Auditors and Auditorsâ Report
Statutory Auditors
M/s. Haribhakti & Co. LLP, the Statutory Auditors of the Company will hold office till the ensuing Annual General Meeting. As per provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, an audit firm can be appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company only for two terms each term consisting of five consecutive years. Further, the audit firm which has been occupying the office of auditors of the Company for more than seven years prior to implementation of the Companies Act, 2013, are eligible to hold office for additional three years only.
M/s. Haribhakti & Co. LLP, the Statutory Auditors of the Company who hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting, is proposed to be re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2018-19. The said Auditor have given a written consent and also issued Certificate pursuant to Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Notes on Financial Statement referred to in the Auditors Reportâs are self -explanatory and do not call for further comments. The Auditorâs Report does not contain any qualifications, adverse remark.
Secretarial Auditor
The Board has appointed M/s Rajendra & Co., Practicing Company Secretary, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2017-18. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2018 is annexed herewith marked as ANNEXURE I to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Internal Auditor
The Company has appointed M/s. J.A. Rajani & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai as its Internal Auditor. The internal Auditor monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliances with operating systems, accounting procedure and policies at all locations of the Company and reports the same on quarterly basis to the Audit Committee.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments
The company has not given any loans or guarantees covered under the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The details of the investments made by company is given in the notes to the financial statements Subsidiaries
As on March 31, 2018 there were 4 subsidiaries and 1 step down subsidiary of the Company:
Direct Indian subsidiary
Arrow Secure Technology Private Limited (WOS of the Company)
Avery Pharmaceuticals Private Limited (WOS of the Company)
LQ Arrow Security Products (India) Private Limited (WOS of the Company)
Direct Foreign subsidiary
Arrow Green Technologies (UK) Limited (WOS of the Company)
Step down subsidiary
Advance IP Technologies Limited (Subsidiary of Arrow Green Technologies (UK) Limited)
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of each of the subsidiary in the prescribed form AOC-1 as ANNEXURE II to this Report, the financial statements of the subsidiaries are kept for inspection by the shareholders at the Registered Office of the Company. The said financial statements of the subsidiaries are also available on the website of the Company www.arrowgreentech.com under the Investors Section.
A report on the performance and financial position of the each of the subsidiaries in the AOC-1 is annexed to the report and hence not repeated here for the sake of brevity, under Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The Company has also formulated a Policy for determining material subsidiaries, which is uploaded on the website of the Company i.e. www.arrowgreentech.com and can be accessed at http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/ Policy_on_Material_ Subsidiaries.pdf
Consolidated Financial Statements
Your Directors have pleasure in attaching the Consolidated Financial Statements pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations and prepared in accordance with the Accounting Standards prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, in this regard.
In accordance with the Section 129(3) of the Act and Accounting Standard (Ind AS 110) on Consolidated Financial Statements, the audited Consolidated Financial Statements are provided in this Annual Report.
Corporate Governance
Your Company is in compliance with the Corporate Governance guidelines, as laid out in the SEBI Listing Regulations.
As per Regulation 34 (3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate section on corporate governance practices, followed by the Company, together with a certificate from M/s. Haribhakti & Co., LLP, Chartered Accountants, confirming compliance forms an integral part of this Report.
The annual report of the Company contains a certificate by the Chairman and Managing Director in terms of SEBI Listing Regulations on the compliance declarations received from the Directors and the Senior Management personnel and a Certificate by M/s. Haribhakti & Co., LLP, Chartered Accountants, who have examined the requirements of Corporate Governance with reference to SEBI Listing Regulations and have certified the compliance, as required under SEBI Listing Regulations.
Internal control systems and their adequacy
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The scope and authority of the Internal Audit function is defined in the Internal Audit Manual. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board & to the Chairman & Managing Director.
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 the Audit Committee of the Board.
Internal Financial Controls
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were tested and the auditor has not identified any material weakness relating to financial reporting
Extract of Annual Return
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as â ANNEXURE IIIâ.
Share Capital
The Paid up Share Capital as on 31.3.2018 was Rs. 11.74 crore. During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
Ms. Suneeta Thakur, Woman Director has resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company, on 21st February 2018. The Board places on record her appreciation for the contribution in the overall growth of the Company during her tenure as Director.
The Board, upon the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, at its Meeting held on 29th May 2018, appointed Ms. Aradhana Singh (DIN:08141485) as an Additional (Independent) Woman Director. w.e.f. 29th May 2018. Necessary resolution for seeking approval of members for his appointment in the said office is included in the Notice of Annual General Meeting.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, none of the Independent Directors is liable to retire by rotation. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Neil Patel shall retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends his appointment.
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet with the criteria of Independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16 (1) (b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Details of the Director seeking appointment at the Annual General Meeting, as required in terms of Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations is provided in the Annexure to the Explanatory Statement to the Notice.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company are Mr. Shilpan Patel, Chairman & Managing Director, Mr. Neil Patel, Jt. Managing Director, Mr. Hitesh Punglia, Chief Financial Officer, and Ms. Poonam Bansal, Company Secretary of the Company. The Remuneration and other details of Key Managerial Personnel for the financial year ended March 31, 2018 are mentioned in the Extract of the Annual Return which is attached to the Boardâs Report.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulation 2015, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Appointment & Remuneration Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
Meetings
During the year five Board Meetings and four Audit Committee Meetings were convened and held. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, a separate Meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was also held on 13th February, 2018, whereat the prescribed items enumerated under Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, were discussed.
Audit Committee
An Audit Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. Kindly refer to the section on Corporate Governance, under the head, âAudit Committeeâ for matters relating to constitution, meetings and functions of the Committee.
Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy
In compliance with provisions of section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations, your Company has adopted whistle blower policy for Directors and employees to report genuine concerns to the management of the Company. The whistle blower policy of the Company is posted on the website of the Company and may be accessed on the Companyâs website at the link: http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/Whistle%20Blower%20Policy.pdf
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
A Nomination and Remuneration Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of subsection (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. Kindly refer to the section on Corporate Governance, under the head, âNomination and Remuneration Committeeâ for matters relating to constitution, meetings, functions of the Committee.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is duly approved by the Board of Directors of the Company and the Remuneration Policy of the Company may be accessed on the Companyâs website at the link: http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/nomination-remuneration-policy.pdf
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company during the year are set out in ANNEXURE IV of this report as per the format prescribed in Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
The CSR Policy may be accessed on the Companyâs website at the link: http://www.arrowgreentech.com/ images/policies/ CSR_Policy.pdf
Related Party Transactions
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on armâs length basis and were in the ordinary course of the business. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the company with Promoters, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have potential conflict with interest of the company at large
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 of The Companies (Appointment and remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the Report and Financial Statement are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employeesâ particulars which is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any Member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such Member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.
Risk management policy
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134 (3) (n) of the Act, the Company has in place a structured risk management policy. The Risk management process is designed to safeguard the organisation from various risks through adequate and timely actions. It is designed to anticipate, evaluate and mitigate risks in order to minimize its impact on the business.
Directorsâ Responsibility Statement
In terms of Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the directors would like to state that:
i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are responsible and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2018 and of the profit/loss of the Company for the period under review;
iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care of the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) the directors had prepared the accounts on a going concern basis.
v) The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
vi) The directors had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such system were adequate and operating effectively.
Industrial Relations
During the year under review, your Company enjoyed cordial relationship with workers and employees at all levels.
General
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
1. No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year to which this financial statements relate on the date of this report.
2. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Companyâs operations in future.
3. Your Directors further state that during the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Acknowledgments:
Your Directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for the assistance and co-operation received from the Financial Institution, Banks, Government Authorities, Vendors and Shareholders and all organizations connected with its business during the year under review. Your Directors also wish to place a record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services of Executives, Staff and Workers of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Neil S. Patel
Place: Mumbai Jt. Managing Director
Date: May 29, 2018 DIN:00607101
Mar 31, 2017
To,
The Members,
The Directors of Arrow Greentech Limited present the 25th Annual Report on the operations of the Company, together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2017.
Financial Results
(Rupees in thousands)
|
Particulars |
2016-2017 |
2015-2016 |
|
|
Total income |
3,19,148 |
2,80,043 |
|
|
Profit (Loss) before finance cost, Depreciation and Amortization expenses, exceptional |
|||
|
items & Tax |
1,67,920 |
1,68,546 |
|
|
Less : Finance Cost |
- |
- |
|
|
Less : Depreciation and Amortization expenses |
12,542 |
9,751 |
|
|
Less: Exceptional items |
- |
- |
|
|
Profit Before Tax (PBT) |
1,55,378 |
1,58,795 |
|
|
Less : Provision for Taxation |
|||
|
- Current Tax |
22,134 |
49,000 |
|
|
- Deferred Tax |
2,978 |
(603) |
|
|
- Tax in respect of Earlier Years |
1,588 |
(1,895) |
|
|
Profit After Tax (PAT) |
1,28,679 |
1,12,293 |
|
|
Add : Balance brought forward |
1,19,705 |
64,866 |
|
|
Less : Tax & Dividend Adjustment |
- |
(57,453) |
|
|
Balance carried to Balance Sheet |
2,48,383 |
119,705 |
Operations:
The total income from operations including other income for the financial year under review amounted to Rs.3,191.48 Lacs as compared to Rs. 2,800.43 Lacs in the previous year. The Company has earned net profit of Rs. 1,286.79 Lacs under review after providing for depreciation of Rs. 125.42 Lacs and taxation of Rs. 267.00 Lacs. After adjustment of brought forward balance of Rs. 1,197.05 Lacs from previous year, Rs. 2,483.83 Lacs has been carried to the Balance Sheet.
Transfer to Reserves
The Board of Directors has not recommended transfer of any amount of profit to reserves during the year under review. Hence, the entire amount of profit for the year under review has been carried to the Profit and Loss account.
Business outlook and future prospects:
Business outlook and future prospects of the Company is discussed in detail in Management Discussion and Analysis Report attached herewith.
Dividend
Your Directors have recommended a Dividend of 45% and also recommended a special dividend of 11% on occasion of 25th year of operation of the company on 11,73,9,948 Equity Shares of the face value of Rs. 10/- i.e. Rs. 5.6/- per equity share for the financial year ended 31st March 2017 subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company. The dividend would be payable to all those Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members as on the Book Closure Date.
Public Deposits
Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo
a) Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption
(i) The Company has paid special attention to the conservation of energy as a matter of principal and policy. This has been reflected in the selection of equipment at the project stage. The cost of power has kept to the minimum by optimum operation. Regular preventive maintenance has helped to operate unit efficiently.
(ii) Additional investment and proposals, if any, are being implemented for reduction of Conservation of Energy.
(iii) Impact of the measures at (i) and (ii) above for reduction of energy consumption and consequent impact on the cost of production of goods is not ascertainable.
(b) Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo
Foreign Exchange earnings -Rs. 2308.31Lacs (previous year Rs. 1719.64 Lacs)
Foreign Exchange outgo - Rs. 220.84 Lacs (previous year Rs. 78.42 Lacs)
Auditors And Auditors'' Report StatutoryAuditors
M/s. Haribhakti & Co. LLP, the Statutory Auditors of the Company will hold office till the ensuing Annual General Meeting. As per provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, an audit firm can be appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company only for two terms each term consisting of five consecutive years.
M/s. Haribhakti & Co. LLP, the Statutory Auditors of the Company who hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting, is proposed to be re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2017-18. The said Auditor have given a written consent and also issued Certificate pursuant to Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Auditors'' Report
In respect to observations made by the Auditors in their report, your Directors would like to state as under:
1) Regarding payment of undisputed statutory due, we state that the company is in process of payment of the same with appropriate authorities.
Secretarial Auditor:
The Board has appointed M/s Rajendra & Co., Practicing Company Secretary, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2016
17. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2017 is annexed herewith marked as ANNEXURE I to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Internal Auditor:
The Company has appointed M/s. J.A. Rajani & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai as its Internal Auditor, w.e.f 1st October 2016 in place of M/s Dhaker and Kadge, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, who have resigned from the service of Internal Auditor w.e.f 1st October 2016. The Internal Auditor monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliances with operating systems, accounting procedure and policies at all locations of the Company and reports the same on quarterly basis to the Audit Committee.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments:
The company has not given any loans or guarantees covered under the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act,2013.
The details of the investments made by company is given in the notes to the financial statements Subsidiaries
As on March 31, 2017 there were 2 subsidiaries and 1 step down subsidiary of the Company:
Direct Indian subsidiary:
Arrow Secure Technology Private Limited (WOS of the Company)
Direct Foreign subsidiary:
Arrow Green Technologies (UK) Limited (WOS of the Company)
Step down subsidiary:
Advance IP Technologies Limited (Subsidiary of Arrow Green Technologies (UK) Limited)
Arrow Realty Limited (WOS of Arrow Green Technologies (UK) Limited) (Arrow Realty Limited, has been merged with Arrow Green Technologies (UK) Ltd on 4th January,2017)
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of each of the subsidiary in the prescribed form AOC-1 as Annexure II to this Report, the financial statements of the subsidiaries are kept for inspection by the shareholders at the Registered Office of the Company. The said financial statements of the subsidiaries are also available on the website of the Company www.arrowgreentech.com under the Investors Section.
A report on the performance and financial position of the each of the subsidiaries in the AOC-1 is annexed to the report and hence not repeated here for the sake of brevity, under Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The Company has also formulated a Policy for determining material subsidiaries, which is uploaded on the website of the Company i.e. www.arrowgreentech.com and can be accessed at
http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/Policy_on_Material_Subsidiaries.pdf Consolidated Financial Statements
Your Directors have pleasure in attaching the Consolidated Financial Statements pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations and prepared in accordance with the Accounting Standards prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, in this regard.
In accordance with the Section 129(3) of the Act and Accounting Standard (AS) - 21 on Consolidated Financial Statements, the audited Consolidated Financial Statements are provided in this Annual Report.
Corporate Governance
Your Company is in compliance with the Corporate Governance guidelines, as laid out in the SEBI Listing Regulations.
As per Regulation 34 (3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate section on corporate governance practices, followed by the Company, together with a certificate from M/s. Haribhakti & Co., LLP, Chartered Accountants, confirming compliance forms an integral part of this Report.
The annual report of the Company contains a certificate by the Chairman and Managing Director in terms of SEBI Listing Regulations on the compliance declarations received from the Directors and the Senior Management personnel and a Certificate by M/s. Haribhakti & Co., LLP, Chartered Accountants, who have examined the requirements of Corporate Governance with reference to SEBI Listing Regulations and have certified the compliance, as required under SEBI Listing Regulations.
Internal control systems and their adequacy:
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The scope and authority of the Internal Audit function is defined in the Internal Audit Manual. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board & to the Chairman & Managing Director.
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 the Audit Committee of the Board.
Internal Financial Controls
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were tested and the auditor has not identified any material weakness relating to financial reporting
Extract of Annual Return:
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as â ANNEXURE IIIâ.
SHARE CAPITAL
The Paid up Share Capital as on 31.3.2017 was Rs.11.74 crore. During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
During the year, the tenure of Mr. Shilpan Patel as Chairman & Managing Director and Mr. Neil Patel as Whole time Director of the Company expired on 31st March 2017. The Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on 27th May 2017, subject to the approval of the shareholders, re-appointed Mr. Shilpan Patel as Chairman & Managing Director and Mr. Neil Patel, who was earlier designated as Whole time Director of the Company be and is hereby re-designated as Joint Managing Director for a further term of 3 (three) years with effect from 1st April 2017.
The Board, upon the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, at its Meeting held on 13th February, 2017, appointed Mr. Dinkarray Trivedi (DIN: 00380306) as an Additional (Independent) Director. w.e.f. 13th February 2017. Necessary resolution for seeking approval of members for his appointment in the said office is included in the Notice of Annual General Meeting.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, none of the Independent Directors is liable to retire by rotation. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Neil Patel shall retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends his appointment.
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet with the criteria of Independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16 (1) (b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Details of the Director seeking appointment at the Annual General Meeting, as required in terms of Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations is provided in the Annexure to the Explanatory Statement to the Notice.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company are Mr. Shilpan Patel, Chairman & Managing Director, Mr. Neil Patel, Whole Time Director, Mr. Hitesh Punglia, Chief Financial Officer, and Ms. Poonam Bansal, Company Secretary of the Company. The Remuneration and other details of Key Managerial Personnel for the financial year ended March 31, 2017 are mentioned in the Extract of the Annual Return which is attached to the Board''s Report.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulation 2015, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Appointment & Remuneration Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
Meetings
During the year four Board Meetings and four Audit Committee Meetings were convened and held. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, a separate Meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was also held on 13th February, 2017, whereat the prescribed items enumerated under Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, were discussed.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee comprises Independent Directors namely of Mr. Harish Mishra, Mr. Haresh Mehta and Ms. Suneeta Thakur and Executive Director Mr. Neil Patel . The Chairman of the Committee is Mr. Harish Mishra. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.
Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy:
The Vigil Mechanism of the Company, which also incorporates a whistle blower policy in terms of the Listing Agreement, includes an Ethics & Compliance Task Force comprising senior executives of the Company. Protected disclosures can be made by a whistle blower through an e-mail, or dedicated telephone line or a letter to theTask Force or to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Policy on vigil mechanism and whistle blower policy may be accessed on the Company''s website at the link:
http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/Whistle%20Blower%20Policy.pdf
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
As at March 31, 2017, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprised of three Independent Directors namely Mr. Haresh Mehta, Mr. Harish Mishra and Mr. Dinesh Modi.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is duly approved by the Board of Directors of the Company and the Remuneration Policy of the Company may be accessed on the Company''s website at the link:
http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/nomination-remuneration-policy.pdf
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
Pursuant to Section 135 of the Act a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee was constituted. As at March 31, 2017, the CSR Committee comprised of one Executive Director and two Independent Directors namely Mr. Shilpan Patel, Mr. Haresh Mehta and Mr. Harish Mishra.
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy recommended by CSR Committee of the Directors has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Company. The same is available on the website of the Company may be accessed on the Company''s website at the link: http://www.arrowgreentech.com/images/policies/CSR_Policy.pdf
The disclosure relating to the amount spent on Corporate Social Responsibility activities of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2017 is attached to this Report as Annexure-IV.
Related Party Transactions:
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on arm''s length basis and were in the ordinary course of the business. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the company with Promoters, Key Managerial
Personnel or other designated persons which may have potential conflict with interest of the company at large Particulars of Employees and related disclosures
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 of The Companies (Appointment and remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the Report and Financial Statement are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employees'' particulars which is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any Member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such Member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.
Risk management policy
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134 (3) (n) of the Act, the Company has in place a structured risk management policy. The Risk management process is designed to safeguard the organization from various risks through adequate and timely actions. It is designed to anticipate, evaluate and mitigate risks in order to minimize its impact on the business.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
In terms of Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the directors would like to state that:
i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are responsible and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2017 and of the profit/loss of the Company for the period under review;
iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care of the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) the directors had prepared the accounts on a going concern basis.
v) The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
vi) The directors had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such system were adequate and operating effectively.
Industrial Relations:
During the year under review, your Company enjoyed cordial relationship with workers and employees at all levels.
General
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
1. No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year to which this financial statements relate on the date of this report.
2. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company''s operations in future.
3. Your Directors further state that during the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Acknowledgements:
Your Directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for the assistance and co-operation received from the Financial Institution, Banks, Government Authorities, Vendors and Shareholders and all organizations connected with its business during the year under review. Your Directors also wish to place a record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services of Executives, Staff and Workers of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai Shilpan P. Patel
Date: 27 th May 2017 Chairman & Managing Director
DIN: 00341068
Mar 31, 2015
The Directors of Arrow Coated Products Limited present the 23rdAnnual
Report on the operations of the Company, together with the Audited
Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2015.
Financial Results
(Rupees in thousands)
Particulars 2014-2015 2013-2014
Total income 210553 189559
Profit (Loss) before finance cost,
Depreciation and Amortization expenses, 102684 65331
exceptional items & Tax
Less : Finance Cost - -
Less : Depreciation and Amortization
expenses 8428 3641
Less: Exceptional items 284 88
Profit Before Tax (PBT) 93973 61602
Less : Provision for Taxation
- Current Tax 26500 15600
- Deferred Tax 1968 393
- Fringe Benefit Tax - -
Profit After Tax (PAT) 65505 45609
Add : Balance brought forward 34683 10528
Less : Tax & Dividend Adjustment (34951) (20325)
Less : Tax adjustment of earlier years - (1129)
Less :Adjustment of Depreciation (370) -
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 64866 34683
Operations:
The total income from operations including other income for the
financial year under review amounted to Rs.2105.53Lacs as compared to
Rs. 1895.59Lacs in the previous year. The Company has incurred net
profit of Rs. 655.05Lacs under review after providing for depreciation
of Rs. 84.28Lacs and taxation of Rs. 284.68Lacs. After adjustment of
brought forward balance of Rs. 346.83Lacs from previous year and after
providing for the tax adjustment, Rs. 648.66Lacs has been carried to the
Balance Sheet.
Transfer to Reserves
The Board of Directors has not recommended transfer of any amount of
profit to reserves during the year under review. Hence, the entire
amount of profit for the year under review has been carried to the
Profit and Loss account.
Listing of Equity Shares of the Company:-
Your Directors are pleased to inform you that Equity Shares of the
Company had listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited
(NSE) on May 21, 2015 under Scrip Code ARROWCOAT. Now the equity shares
of the Company are listed on The Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE)
and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE).
Business outlook and future prospects:
Business outlook and future prospects of the Company is discussed in
detail in Management Discussion and Analysis Report attached herewith.
Dividend
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of 25% on Equity Shares of
the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2015.
Public Deposits
Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of
Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of
Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments:
The company has not given any loans or guarantees covered under the
provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act,2013. The details of
the investments made by company is given in the notes to the financial
statements
Internal control systems and their adequacy:
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size,
scale and complexity of its operations. The scope and authority of the
Internal Audit function is defined in the Internal Audit Manual. To
maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit function
reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board & to the
Chairman & Managing Director.
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
the Audit Committee of the Board.
Internal Financial Controls
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with
reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were
tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation
were observed.
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (CSR Committee) has
formulated and recommended to the Board, a Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy (CSR Policy) indicating the activities to be
undertaken by the Company, which has been approved by the Board.
The CSR Policy may be accessed on the Company's website.
No Annual Report on CSR activities is prepared as it is not applicable
for the Company for the FY 2014-15.
Industrial Relations:
During the year under review, your Company enjoyed cordial relationship
with workers and employees at all levels.
Directors
Mr. Neil Patel, Whole Time Director of the Company retire by rotation
at the ensuring Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer
himself for re-appointment.
Pursuant to Sections 149 , 150 & 152 of the Act, read with Companies
(Appointment and qualification of Director) Rules, 2014 along with
Schedule IV or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force), the
Independent Directors can hold office for a term of Five consecutive
years on the Board of your Company. Accordingly, it is proposed to
appoint Mr. Haresh Mehta, existing Director as Independent Director for
five consecutive years and shall not be liable to retire by rotation.
The Company has received requisite notice along with requisite deposit
from a member proposing his candidature for appointment as an
Independent Director and has also received declaration from the
aforesaid Independent Director confirming that he meets the criteria of
Independence as prescribed under provisions of Section 149(6) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the
Stock Exchanges.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its
own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation
of the working of its Audit, Appointment & Remuneration Committees. The
manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained
in the Corporate Governance Report.
Meetings
During the year six Board Meetings and four Audit Committee Meetings
were convened and held. The details of which are given in the Corporate
Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within
the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, a separate Meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company
was also held on 30th March, 2015, whereat the prescribed items
enumerated under Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and clause 49
of the Listing Agreement were discussed.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee comprises Independent Directors namely of Mr.
Harish Mishra and Ms. Suneeta Thakur and Executive Director Mr. Neil
Patel . The Chairman of the Committee is Mr. Harish Mishra. All the
recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
In terms of Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the directors
would like to state that:
i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting
Standards(except AS-24 regarding discontinuance of operations)had been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are responsible
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2015 and of
the profit/loss of the Company for the period under review;
iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care of the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) the directors had prepared the accounts on a going concern basis.
v) The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are
adequate and were operating effectively.
vi) The directors had devised proper system to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such system were
adequate and operating effectively.
Declaration by Independent Director(s) and Re-appointment, if any
All the Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the
Board that they fulfill all the requirements as stipulated in Section
149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 so as to qualify themselves to be
appointed as Independent Directors under the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules.
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 of
The Companies (Appointment and remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be provided
upon request. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the Report and
Financial Statement are being sent to the Members and others entitled
thereto, excluding the information on employees' particulars which is
available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the
Company during business hours on working days of the Company up to the
date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any Member is interested
in obtaining a copy thereof, such Member may write to the Company
Secretary in this regard.
Related Party Transactions:
All related party transactions that were entered into during the
financial year were on arm's length basis and were in the ordinary
course of the business. There are no materially significant related
party transactions made by the company with Promoters, Key Managerial
Personnel or other designated persons which may have potential conflict
with interest of the company at large.
Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy:
The Vigil Mechanism of the Company, which also in corporates a whistle
blower policy in terms of the Listing Agreement, includes an Ethics &
Compliance Task Force comprising senior executives of the Company.
Protected disclosures can be made by a whistle blower through an
e-mail, or dedicated telephone line or a letter to the Task Force or to
the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Policy on vigil mechanism and
whistle blower policy may be accessed on the Company's website at the
link:http://arrowcoated.com/Whistle-Blower- Policy.pdf
Auditors and Auditors' Report
Statutory Auditors
M/s. J. A. Rajani & Co., the Statutory Auditors of the Company will
hold office till the ensuing Annual General Meeting. As per provisions
of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Audit
and Auditors)Rules, 2014, an audit firm can be appointed as Statutory
Auditors of the Company only for two terms each term consisting of five
consecutive years. Further, the audit firm which has been occupying the
office of auditors of the Company for more than seven years prior to
implementation of the Companies Act, 2013, are eligible to hold office
for additional three years only.
M/s. J. A. Rajani & Co., the Statutory Auditors of the Company who has
already served as auditors of the Company for more than seven years are
eligible to hold office of auditors for three years as per provisions
of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, M/s. J. A.
Rajani & Co, Statutory Auditors of the Company who hold office until
the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting, is proposed to be
re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the financial
year 2015-16. The said Auditor have given a written consent and also
issued Certificate pursuant to Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Auditors' Report
In respect to observations made by the Auditors in their report, your
Directors would like to state as under:
1) The Company has discontinued trading activities in Digital Printing
Machine and Digital Signage Cutting Machine and the Management of the
Company is of opinion that all the assets related Machine Division will
be realised at a value at which they appear in the books of account in
aggregate.
2) Regarding over due debts aggregating Rs. 3987.876('000) Lacs, the
Company is hopeful of total realisation and hence no provision for the
same is made.
3) Regarding payment of undisputed statutory due, we state that the
company is in process of payment of the same with appropriate
authorites
Secretarial Audit:
The Board has appointed M/s Rajendra & Co., Practising Company
Secretary, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2014-
15. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31,
2015 is annexed herewith marked as ANNEXURE I to this Report. The
Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remark.
Extract of Annual Return:
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form
MGT-9 is annexed herewith as " ANNEXURE II".
Corporate Governance
Management Discussion and Analysis Report and Report on Corporate
Governance along with a certificate from the Auditors of the Company
regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance, as
stipulated under clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchange, are attached and form part of this Annual Report.
Conservation of Energy, Technology absorption and Foreign Exchange
earnings and outgo:
(a) Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption
(i) The Company has paid special attention to the conservation of
energy as a matter of principal and policy. This has been reflected in
the selection of equipment at the project stage. The cost of power has
kept to the minimum by optimum operation. Regular preventive
maintenance has helped to operate unit efficiently.
(ii) Additional investment and proposals, if any, are being implemented
for reduction of Conservation of Energy.
(iii) Impact of the measures at (i) and (ii) above for reduction of
energy consumption and consequent impact on the cost of production of
goods is not ascertainable.
(b) Foreign Exchange earning and outgo
Foreign Exchange earnings - Rs. 1463.41Lacs (previous year Rs.
1511.12Lacs)
Foreign Exchange outgo - Rs. 41.41Lacs (previous year Rs. 63.56Lacs)
Nomination and Remuneration Policy of Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel and Other Employees
In adherence of section 178(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of
Directors of the Company in its Meeting held on 11th November, 2014,
approved a policy on directors' appointment and remuneration including
criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,
independence of a director and other matters provided u/s 178(3), based
on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The broad parameters covered under the Policy are  Company Philosophy,
Guiding Principles, Nomination of Directors, Remuneration of Directors,
Nomination and Remuneration of the Key Managerial Personnel (other than
Managing/ Whole-time Directors), Key-Executives and Senior Management
and the Remuneration of Other Employees.
Subsidiary Companies and Consolidated Financial Statements:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide General Circular No.
2/2011 No.51/12/2007-CL-III dated 8th February 2011read with General
Circular No.3/2011 No. 5/12/2007-CL-III dated 21stFebruary 2011 has
granted a general exemption from attaching the Balance Sheet of
Subsidiary Companies with holding Company's Balance Sheet, if the
holding Company presents in its Annual Report the Consolidated
Financial Statements duly audited by its Statutory Auditors. The
Company is publishing Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual
Report and accordingly, the Company is not attaching the Balance Sheets
of the subsidiary Companies.
Further as required under the said circular, a statement of financial
information of the Subsidiary Companies viz., Arrow Coated Products
(UK) Ltd. and Arrow Secure Technology Pvt. Ltd. and step down
subsidiary companies viz,. Advance IP Technologies Ltd. and Arrow
Realty Ltd.(subsidiary of Arrow Coated Products (UK) Ltd.) is attached
in Form No. AOC-1 in ANNEXURE III to this report.
The annual accounts of the above referred subsidiaries and step down
subsidiary company shall be made available to the share holders of the
company on request and will also be kept open for inspection at the
Registered Office of the Company during the office hours on all working
days and during the Annual General Meeting and also on the Company's
website i.e. www.arrowcoated.com.
General
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in
respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these
items during the year under review:
1. No material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year
to which this financial statements relate on the date of this report.
2. The Company does not have any Risk Management Policy as the
elements of risk threatening the Company's existence is very minimal.
3. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or
Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company's
operations in future.
4. Your Directors further state that during the year under review,
there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Acknowledgements:
Your Directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for
the assistance and co-operation received from the Financial
Institution, Banks, Government Authorities, Vendors and Shareholders
and all organizations connected with its business during the year under
review. Your Directors also wish to place a record their deep sense of
appreciation for the committed services of Executives, Staff and
Workers of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai Shilpan P. Patel
Date: 29th May 2015 Chairman & Managing Director
DIN: 00341068
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Directors of Arrow Coated Products Limited present the 22nd Annual
Report on the operations of the Company, together with the Audited
Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2014.
Financial Results (Rs. in ''000)
Particulars 2013-2014 2012-2013
Total income 189559 106599
Profit (Loss) before finance cost, Depreciation
and Amortization expenses, exceptional items & Tax 65331 21726
Less : Finance Cost - 1727
Less : Depreciation and Amortization expenses 3641 2497
Less: Exceptional items 88 364
Profit Before Tax (PBT) 61690 17138
Less : Provision for Taxation
- Current Tax 15600 440
- Deferred Tax 393 376
- Fringe Benefit Tax - -
Profit After Tax (PAT) 45609 16322
Add : Balance brought forward 10528 4643
Less : Tax & Dividend Adjustment (20325) (10437)
Less : Tax adjustment of earlier years (1129) -
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 34683 10528
Operations:
The total income from operations including other income for the
financial year under review amounted to Rs. 1895.59 Lacs as compared to
Rs. 1065.99 Lacs in the previous year. The Company has incurred net
profit of Rs. 456.09 Lacs under review after providing for depreciation
of Rs. 36.41 Lacs and taxation of Rs. 159.93 Lacs. After adjustment of
brought forward balance of Rs. 105.28 Lacs from previous year and after
providing for the tax adjustment, Rs. 346.83 Lacs has been carried to
the Balance Sheet.
Business outlook and future prospects:
Business outlook and future prospects of the Company is discussed in
detail in Management Discussion and Analysis Report attached herewith.
Dividend
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of 15% on Equity Shares of
the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2014.
Public Deposits
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted/renewed any
deposits from the public within the meaning of Section 58A and 58AA of
the Companies Act, 1956.
Directors
Mr. Haresh Mehta, Director of the Company retire by rotation at the
ensuring Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer himself for
re-appointment.
Pursuant to Section 149, 150 and 152 of the Act, read with Companies
(Appointment and Qualification of Director) Rules, 2014 along with
Schedule IV or re-enactment there of further time being inforce, the
Independent Directors can hold office for a term of five consecutive
years on the Board of your Company. Accordingly, it is proposed to
appoint Mr. Harish Mishra, existing director as independent director
for five consecutive years and shall not be liable to retire by
rotation.
The Company has received requisite notice from a member proposing his
candidature for appointment as an independent director and has also
received declaration from the aforesaid independent director confirming
that he meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under the
provisions of Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and clause 49
of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges.
Subject to approval of the shareholders, the Board of Directors at its
meeting held on 3rd May, 2014 and as per the recommendation of
Nomination &Remuneration Committee, re-appointed Mr. Shilpan Patel as
Managing Director & Mr. Neil Patel as Whole Time Director for the
period of 3 (three) years w.e.f. 1st April, 2014.
During the year, Mr. Faredun Tarapoorwala & Mr. Vijay Dhar resigned
from the Board of Directors of the Company, on 20th July 2013 & 25th
January 2014 respectively. The Board places on record their
appreciation for their contribution in the overall growth of the
Company during their tenure as Director.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
In accordance with the provisions of Section 217(2AA) of The Companies
Act, 1956, your Directors confirm that:
i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting
Standards (except AS-24 regarding discontinuance of operations) had
been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures;
ii) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are responsible
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2014 and of
the profit/loss of the Company for the period under review;
iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care of the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) the directors had prepared the accounts on a going concern basis.
Corporate Governance
Management Discussion and Analysis Report and Report on Corporate
Governance along with a certificate from the Auditors of the Company
regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance, as
stipulated under clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchange, are attached and form part of this Annual Report.
Auditors
M/s. J. A. Rajani & Co., the Statutory Auditors of the Company will
hold office till the ensuing Annual General Meeting. As per provisions
of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Audit
and Auditors) Rules, 2014, an audit firm can be appointed as Statutory
Auditors of the Company only for two terms each term consisting of five
consecutive years. Further, the audit firm which has been occupying the
office of auditors of the Company for more than seven years prior to
implementation of the Companies Act, 2013, are eligible to hold office
for additional three years only.
M/s. J. A. Rajani & Co., the Statutory Auditors of the Company who has
already served as auditors of the Company for more than seven years are
eligible to hold office of auditors for three years as per provisions
of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, M/s. J. A.
Rajani & Co, Statutory Auditors of the Company who hold office until
the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting, is proposed to be
re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the financial
year 2014-15. The said Auditor have given a written consent and also
issued Certificate pursuant to Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Auditors'' Report
In respect to observations made by the Auditors in their report, your
Directors would like to state as under:
1) The Company has discontinued trading activities in Digital Printing
Machine and Digital Signage Cutting Machine and the Management of the
Company is of opinion that all the assets related Machine Division will
be realised at a value at which they appear in the books of account in
aggregate.
2) Regarding over due advances aggregating Rs. 20616.610(''000) Lacs,
the Company is hopeful of total realisation and hence no provision for
the same is made.
3) Regarding payment of undisputed statutory due, we state that the
company is in process of payment of the same with appropriate
authorites
Particulars of Employees as per Section 217(2A) of Companies Act, 1956
During the year under review, none of the employees of the Company was
in receipt of remuneration equal to or exceeding the limits prescribed
under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 and Rules there under.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo:
(a) Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption
(i) The Company has paid special attention to the conservation of
energy as a matter of principal and policy. This has been reflected in
the selection of equipment at the project stage. The cost of power has
kept to the minimum by optimum operation. Regular preventive
maintenance has helped to operate unit efficiently.
(ii) Additional investment and proposals, if any, are being implemented
for reduction of Conservation of Energy.
(iii) Impact of the measures at (i) and (ii) above for reduction of
energy consumption and consequent impact on the cost of production of
goods is not ascertainable.
Employees'' Stock Options:
Your Company had introduced an employee stock option plan framed in
accordance with SEBI (Employee Stock Option Scheme and Employee Stock
Purchase Scheme) Guidelines 1999, titled Arrow Employees Stock Option
Plan 2007 during the financial year 2006-07. According to the scheme
the Options granted should be exercised within a period of 3 years from
the date of Vesting.
Your Company had introduced an employee stock option plan vide
resolution dated 27th February 2007 was approved by the shareholders in
an Extra Ordinary General Meeting and an ESOP scheme was prepared to
benefit the employees of the Company. According to the scheme the
Options granted should be exercised within a period of 3 years from the
date of Vesting.
83550 number of Option has been lapsed during the year and an amount of
Rs. 22,22,430/- has been written off.
Subsidiary Companies and Consolidated Financial Statements:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide General Circular No.
2/2011 No. 51/12/2007-CL-III dated 8th February 2011 read with General
Circular No.3/2011 No. 5/12/2007-CL-III dated 21st February 2011 has
granted a general exemption from attaching the Balance Sheet of
Subsidiary Companies with holding Company''s Balance Sheet, if the
holding Company presents in its Annual Report the Consolidated
Financial Statements duly audited by its Statutory Auditors. The
Company is publishing Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual
Report and accordingly, the Company is not attaching the Balance Sheets
of the subsidiary Companies.
Further as required under the said circular, a statement of financial
information of the Subsidiary Company viz., Arrow Coated Products (UK)
Ltd. and Arrow Secure Technology Pvt. Ltd. (formerly known as NagraID
Arrow Secure Cards Pvt. Ltd.) and step down subsidiary company viz,.
Advance IP Technologies Ltd. and Arrow Reality Limited (subsidiaries of
Arrow Coated Products (UK) Ltd.) is attached to this report.
The annual accounts of the above referred subsidiaries and step down
subsidiary company shall be made available to the share holders of the
company and of the subsidiary companies on request and will also be
kept open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company and of
the subsidiary companies during the office hours on all working days
and during the Annual General Meeting.
Acknowledgments:
Your Directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for
the assistance and co-operation received from the Financial
Institution, Banks, Government Authorities, Vendors and Shareholders
and all organizations connected with its business during the year under
review. Your Directors also wish to place a record their deep sense of
appreciation for the committed services of Executives, Staff and
Workers of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai Shilpan P. Patel
Date : 3rd May 2014 Chairman & Managing Director
DIN: 00341068
Mar 31, 2013
To, The Members,
The Directors of Arrow Coated Products Limited present the 21st Annual
Report on the operations of the Company, together with the Audited
Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2013.
Financial Results (Rs. In''000)
Particulars 2012-2013 2011-2012
Total income 105835 44286
Profit (Loss) before finance
cost, Depreciation and Amortization 21726 (3580)
expenses, exceptional items & Tax
Less : Finance Cost 1727 3560
Less : Depreciation and Amortization expenses 2497 2233
Less: Exceptional items 364 (423)
Profit Before Tax (PBT) 17138 (8950)
Less : Provision for Taxation
- Current Tax 440
- Deferred Tax 376 140
- Fringe Benefit Tax
Profit After Tax (PAT) 16322 (9090)
Add : Balance brought forward 4643 14202
Less : Tax & Dividend Adjustment (10437) (252)
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 10528 4643
Operations :
The total income from operations including other income for the
financial year under review amounted to Rs. 1058.35 Lacs as compared to
Rs. 442.86 Lacs in the previous year. The Company has incurred net
profit of Rs. 163.22 Lacs under review after providing for depreciation
of Rs. 24.97 Lacs and taxation of Rs. 8.16 Lacs. After adjustment of
brought forward balance of Rs. 46.43 Lacs from previous year and after
providing for the tax adjustment, Rs. 105.28 Lacs has been carried to
the Balance Sheet.
Business outlook and future prospects
Business outlook and future prospects of the Company is discussed in
detail in Management Discussion and Analysis Report attached herewith.
Dividend
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of 7.5% on Equity Shares of
the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2013
Conversion of Detachable Warrants into Equity Shares
During the year under review, the Company has allotted 10,39,552 fully
paid-up Equity Shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each on 9th March, 2013
against conversion of detachable warrants issued by the Company on 16th
March 2012. The above shares were listed on BSE Ltd. on 23rd April,
2013.
Consequent to the above, the paid-up Equity Share capital of the
Company is increased to Rs. 11,73,99,480/- divided into 1,17,39,948
Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
Public Deposits
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted/renewed any
deposits from the public within the meaning of Section 58A and 58AA of
the Companies Act, 1956.
Directors
Mr. Haresh Mehta and Dr. Anil Saxena, Directors of the Company retire
by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible,
offer themselves for re-appointment.
Your Directors recommend re-appointment of Mr. Haresh Mehta and Dr.
Anil Saxena as Directors of the Company at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting of the Company.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
In accordance with the provisions of Section 217(2AA) of The Companies
Act, 1956, your Directors confirm that:
i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting
Standards (except AS-24 regarding discontinuance of operations) had
been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures;
ii) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are responsible
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company for the financial year ended on 31 st March, 2013 and of
the loss of the Company for that year;
iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care of the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) the directors had prepared the accounts on a going concern basis.
Corporate Governance
Management Discussion and Analysis Report and Report on Corporate
Governance alongwith a certificate from the Auditors of the Company
regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance, as
stipulated under clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchange, are attached and form part of this Annual Report.
Auditors
M/s. J. A. Rajani & Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of
the Company holds office upto the conclusion of ensuing Annual General
Meeting and being eligible offered for re-appointment. The Company has
received a letter from them to the effect that their re-appointment, if
made, would be within the prescribed limits under Section 224(1B) of
the Companies Act, 1956. Members are requested to consider the
re-appointment of the Statutory Auditors and fix their remuneration.
Auditors'' Report
In respect to observations made by the Auditors in their report, your
Directors would like to state as under:
1) The Company has discontinued trading activities in Digital Printing
Machine and Digital Signage Cutting Machine and the Management of the
Company is of opinion that all the assets related Machine Division will
be realised at a value at which they appear in the books of account in
aggregate.
2) Regarding over due debts aggregating Rs. 137.20 Lacs and advances
aggregating Rs. 315.01 Lacs, the Company is hopeful of total
realisation and hence no provision for the same is made.
3) Regarding payment of undisputed statutory due, we state that the
company is in process of payment of the same with appropriate
authorites
Particulars of Employees as per Section 217(2A) of Companies Act, 1956
During the year under review, none of the employees of the Company was
in receipt of remuneration equal to or exceeding the limits prescribed
under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 and Rules there under.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo:
(a) Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption
(i) The Company has paid special attention to the conservation of
energy as a matter of principal and policy. This has been reflected in
the selection of equipment at the project stage. The cost of power has
kept to the minimum by optimum operation. Regular preventive
maintenance has helped to operate unit efficiently.
(ii) Additional investment and proposals, if any, are being implemented
for reduction of Conservation of Energy.
(iii) Impact of the measures at (i) and (ii) above for reduction of
energy consumption and consequent impact on the cost of production of
goods is not ascertainable.
(b) Foreign Exchange earning and outgo
Foreign Exchange earnings - Rs. 652.91 Lacs (previous year Rs. 66.97 Lacs)
Foreign Exchange outgo - Rs. 85.10 Lacs (previous year Rs. 158.26 Lacs)
Employees'' Stock Options:
Details as required under Clause 12 of the SEBI (Employee Stock Option
Scheme & Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999, are given in
annexure attached to this report.
Subsidiary Companies and Consolidated Financial Statements:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide General Circular No.
2/2011 No. 51/12/2007-CL-III dated 8th February 2011 read with General
Circular No.3/2011 No. 5/12/2007-CL-III dated 21st February 2011 has
granted a general exemption from attaching the Balance Sheet of
Subsidiary Companies with holding Company''s Balance Sheet, if the
holding Company presents in its Annual Report the Consolidated
Financial Statements duly audited by its Statutory Auditors. The
Company is publishing Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual
Report and accordingly, the Company is not attaching the Balance Sheets
of the subsidiary Companies.
Further as required under the said circular, a statement of financial
information of the Subsidiary Company viz., Arrow Coated Products (UK)
Ltd. and NagraID Arrow Secure Cards Pvt. Ltd. and step down subsidiary
company viz,. Advance IP Technologies Ltd. (subsidiary of Arrow Coated
Products (UK) Ltd.) is attached to this report.
The annual accounts of the above referred subsidiaries and step down
subsidiary company shall be made available to the share holders of the
company and of the subsidiary companies on request and will also be
kept open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company and of
the subsidiary companies during the office hours on all working days
and during the Annual General Meeting and also on the Company''s website
i.e. www.arrowcoated.com.
Acknowledgements:
Your Directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for
the assistance and co-operation received from the Financial
Institution, Banks, Government Authorities, Vendors and Shareholders
and all organizations connected with its business during the year under
review. Your Directors also wish to place a record their deep sense of
appreciation for the committed services of Executives, Staff and
Workers of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai Shilpan P. Patel
Date: 28th May 2013 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors of Arrow Coated Products Limited present the 18th Annual
Report on the operations of the Company, together with the Audited
Accounts for the year ended31- March 2010.
Financial Results
(Rupees in thousands)
Particulars 2009-2010 2008-2009
Total income 21,765 46,329
Profit (Loss) before interest,
Depreciation & Tax (2,204) 2,609
Less: Interest 3,287 3,431
Less: Depreciation 2,538 3,112
Less: Prior period expenses 31 57
Profit before Tax (8,060) (3,991)
Less: Provision for Taxation
-Current Tax
-Deferred Tax 696 (692)
-Fringe Benefit Tax - 185
Profit after Tax (8,756) (3,484)
Add: Balance brought forward 24,163 28,534
Less: Tax & Dividend Adjustment - 887
Amount available for appropriation 15,407 24,163
Less: Proposed Dividend
Less: Tax on Dividend
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 15,407 24,163
Operations
The total income from operations including other income for the
financial year under review amounted to Rs. 217.64 Lacs as compared to
Rs. 463.29 Lacs in the previous year. The Company has incurred net loss
of Rs. 87.58 Lacs during the year under review after providing for
depreciation of Rs. 25.38 Lacs and taxation of Rs. 696 Lacs. After
adjustment of brought forward balance of Rs. 241.63 Lacs from previous
year Rs. 154.05 Lacs has been carried to the Balance Sheet.
Business outlook and future prospects
Business outlook and future prospects of the Company is discussed in
detail in Management Discussion and Analysis Report attached herewith.
Dividend
In view of the loss during the year, your Directors do not recommend
any dividend for the year ended 31st March 2010.
Directors
Mr. Faredun Homi Taraporwala and Mr. Vijay Dhar, Directors of the
Company retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and
being eligible, have offered themselves for re-appointment. Your Board
recommends the re-appointment of Mr. Faredun Homi Taraporwala and Mr.
Vijay Dhar as directors of the Company.
Directors Responsibility Statement
In accordance with the provisions of Section 217(2AA) of Companies Act,
1956, your Directors confirm that:
i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting
Standards (except AS-24 regarding discontinuance of operations) had
been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures;
ii) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are responsible
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 loss of the
company for that year;
iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care of the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the
Companyandforpreventinganddetectingfraudandotherirregularities;
iv) the directors had prepared the accounts on a going concern basis.
Corporate Governance
Management Discussion and Analysis Report and Report on Corporate
Governance alongwith a certificate from the Auditors of the Company
regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance, as
stipulated under clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchange, are attached and form part of this Report.
Auditors
M/s. J. A. Rajani & Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of
the Company holds office upto the conclusion of ensuring Annual General
Meeting and being eligible offered for re-appointment. The Company has
received a letter from them to the effect that their re- appointment,
if made, would be within the prescribed limits under Section 224(1 B)
of the Companies Act, 1956. Members are requested to consider the
re-appointment of the Statutory Auditors and fix their remuneration.
Auditors Report
In respect to observations made by the Auditors in their report, your
Directors would like to state as under:
1) During the year 2008-09, the company discontinued trading activities
in Digital Printing Machine and Digital Signang Cutting Machine and the
Management of the Company is of opinion that all the asset related
Machine Division will realised at a Value at which they appear in the
books of account in aggregate.
2) Regarding over due debts aggregating Rs. 377.05 Lacs and advances
aggregating Rs. 84.10 Lacs the Company is hopeful of total realisation,
and hence no provision for the same is made.
3) Regarding payment of undisputed statutory due, and we state that the
company is in process of payment of the same with appropriate
authorities.
4) Regarding non payment of income tax of Rs. 5.33 lacs pertaining to
assessment year 2006-07, we state that the company has appealed before
the CIT (Appeals) to challenge the demand.
Audit Committee
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 292A of the Companies Act, 1956
and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company has constituted an
Audit Committee comprising of Mr. Faredun H. Taraporwala, Mr. Vijay
Dhar and Mr. Haresh Mehta. Mr. Faredun H. Taraporwala is Chairman of
the Audit Committee.
Particu lars of Employees as per Section 217(2A) of Companies Act, 1956
During the year under review, none of the employees of the Company was
in receipt of remuneration equal to or exceeding the limits prescribed
under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Company.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo:
(a) Conservation of Energy and technology absorption
(i) The Company has paid special attention to the conservation of
energy as a matter of principal and policy. This has been reflected in
the selection of equipment at the project stage. The cost of power has
kept to the minimum by optimum operation. Regular preventive
maintenance has helped to operate unit efficiently.
(ii) Additional investment and proposals, if any, are being implemented
for reduction of Conservation of Energy.
(iii) Impact of the measures at (i) and (ii) above for reduction of
energy consumption and consequent impact on the cost of production
ofgoods:Notascertainable
(b) Foreign Exchange earning and outgo
Foreign Exchange earnings - Rs. 17.52 Lacs (previous year Rs. 4.76
Lacs)
Foreign Exchange outgo - Rs. 6.87 Lacs (previous year Rs. 37.55 Lacs)
Employees Stock Options:
Details as required under Clause 12 of the SEBI (Employee Stock Option
Scheme & Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999, are given in
annexure attached to this report.
Subsidiary companies:
Arrow Coated Products (UK) Ltd., NagralD Arrow Secure Cards Pvt. Ltd.
and Advance IP Technologies Ltd. (step down) are subsidiary companies
of the Company. As required under Section 212 of the Companies Act,
1956, a statement regarding subsidiary companies is attached to the
Balance Sheet for the year ended 31st March 2010.
As required by under Accounting Standard 21, the Audited Consolidated
Financial Statements for the above referred subsidiary companies are
attached herewith and form part of the Annual Report.
Acknowledgements:
Your Directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for
the assistance and co-operation received from the Financial
Institution, Banks, Government Authorities, Vendors and Shareholders
and all organizations connected with its business during the year under
review. Your Directors also wish to place a record their deep sense of
appreciation for the committed services of Executives, Staff and
Workers of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai Shilpan Patel
Date: 29th May 2010 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2001
The Directors take pleasure in presenting the 8th Annual Report
together with the Audited statement of accounts for the year ended 31st
March,2001.
(Rs. in lacs)
FINANCIAL RESULTS 2001 2000
1) Sales including excise and other income 674.51 751.27
2) Profit before interest,Depreciation & Tax (32.76) (39.85)
Less 3) Interest 25.08 25.47
Less 4) Depreciation 22.93 26.44
5) Profit before Tax (80.77) (91.76)
6) Profit after tax (80.77) (91.76)
Add Balance brought forward from previous year 173.95 159.39
Balance Profit to be carried forward 93.18 173.95
OPERATIONS :-
The overall perfromance in terms of production and capacity utilisation
has shown consistent improvements in all the divisions of the company.
Your directors are pleased to inform you that your company has achieved
a total gross income of Rs.674.51 lacs for the current year as against
Rs.751.27 lacs for the previous year.
FOREIGN COLLABORATION
Yours directors are pleased to infrom you that M/s FOILMARK
INC.,U.S.A.,your technical collaborators, is providing timely technical
assistance to the company in updating the process of manufacturing Hot
Stamping Foil.
DIRECTORS
Mr.Snehal P. Patel and Mr. Haresh Mehta retire by rotation and being
eligible, offers themselves for re-appointment.
AUDITORS
M/s.J.A.Rajani & Co., Chartered Accountants retired and being eligible,
offer themselves for re-appointment.
COMPANIES (Disclosure of Particulars in the report of Board of
Directors) RULES 1988.
In terms of the above Rules, your Board is pleased to give the
particulars as prescribed there in the Annexure which forms part of the
Directors Report.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Industrial relations continued to be cordial during the year under
review.
APPRECIATION
Your directors wish to place on record their appreciation of the
valuable services rendered by all the employees of the company and to
State Bank of India, for the timely assistance and to companys
customers, distributors,suppliers and share holders for their continued
support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
SHILPANP.PATEL
Chairman & Managing Director
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