Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors are pleased to present the 9th Annual Report and the
Audited Annual Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2015.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial performance of the Company, for the year ended 31st
March, 2015 is summarized below:
(Rs. in Million)
Particulars For the F.Y. For the F.Y.
ended 31st ended 31st
March, 2015 March, 2014
Income from Operation:
Net Sales 5835.09 20148.30
Other Income 380.51 93.05
Total income from
operations 6215.60 20241.34
Profit before Tax -1334.95 93.26
Less: Current Tax - (18.00)
Mat Credit Entitlement - 18.00
Deferred Tax -4.61 16.61
Wealth Tax 0 0
Less: Prior period - -17.41
income tax adjustment
Profit after Tax -1339.56 59.23
Add: Profit brought 1928.89 1869.66
forward
Amount Available for 589.33 1928.89
Appropriation
Appropriation: -
Utilized for bonus -
shares issued during the
year
Balance Carried to 589.33 1928.89
Balance Sheet
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
During the year under review, the Company's net sales were Rs. 5835.09
million as against Rs. 20148.30 million.
Your Directors are continuously looking for lucrative ventures for
future growth of the Company.
BACKGROUND OF C. MAHENDRA GROUP
C. Mahendra Exports Ltd, a renowned and trusted name since 1974, is one
of the leading diamantaire and jewellery Company with a wide spread
around the world.
The pioneers of the Company, Mr. Mahendra C. Shah and Mr. Champak K.
Mehta commenced the business in 1974. C. Mahendra Exports was formed in
the year 1978 to carry on the business of manufacturing and trading of
diamonds. It is the flagship company of our CM Group. C. Mahendra
Exports set up its first state of the art factory for manufacturing cut
and polished diamonds in Surat, India in the year 1993. Subsequently
three subsidiaries were established to handle the expanded business.
Offices were opened outside India for effective and increased
marketing. In2003 Ciemme Jewels incorporated, in 2006, C. Mahendra
Exports commissioned the second state of the art manufacturing factory
at Varachha Road, Surat, India to manufacture large size polished
diamonds, In Jan, 2007, C. Mahendra Exports converted from Partnership
Firm into a private company and March, 2007 changed from Private
Company to Public Limited Company i.e. C. Mahendra Exports Ltd.
C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. employs the latest and most advanced
technologies for manufacturing of cut and polished diamonds with
ultimate brilliance diamonds. CM Group has a highly skilled pool of
human resources.
C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. has its Registered and Principal Sales Office
in Mumbai from where all the marketing, assorting, administration and
finance operations are controlled. The entire operation for
manufacturing is controlled and managed from the Surat office. CM Group
is firmly established across major diamonds and jewellery centers
globally in 5 countries namely.
* China - Hong Kong
* India - Mumbai
* UAE - Dubai
* Belgium - Antwerpen
* U.S.A - New York
C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. enjoys an envious position in the diamond
industry of being one of the top exporters with an unblemished client
record. C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. has its presence in the diamond
studded jewellery business. Our branded jewellery is retailed under the
brand name "Ciemme" across the world.
C. Mahendra BVBA, the Antwerp based entity of the C. Mahendra Group is
a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).The management of
C. Mahendra B.VB.A., as a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council
(RJC) is committed to complying with the Code of Practices of RJC.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
Diamond Manufacturing Facilities -
The Company set up its first factory for diamond production at Udhana,
in 1993. The Company established second diamond cutting and polishing
factory in Varachha in 2006 (100 % EOU) but now EOU status has been
expired and established a unit in SEZ.
Green Energy Division (Wind Energy) -
The Company started the activities related to its Green Energy
Division, by setting up Wind farm businesses at Sangli, Maharashtra in
2006 and Kutch, Gujarat in 2007.
The company has invested Rs. 68 Crores in the Green Energy in the state
of Maharashtra and Gujarat. In the year 2005-06, the Company has
installed eight Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) each of 1.25 MW, total
having 10 MW in the state of Maharashtra for sale of energy to MSEDCL.
Further, in the year 2007-08, company has installed two Wind Turbine
Generators (WTGs) each of 1.50 MW, total having 3.00 MW in the state of
Gujarat for the captive consumption (Wheeling) for its units at, Udhana
& Varachha in Surat.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Company has various domestic and international subsidiaries and
step-down subsidiaries:
1) C. Mahendra International Limited
2) C. Mahendra BVBA, Antwerp (Belgium),
3) C. Mahendra DMCC Dubai UAE,
4) C. Mahendra International Limited, Mauritius,
5) International Gems and Jewellery FZE,
6) AL DASPA Gems and Jewellery FZE,
7) Ciemme Jewels Limited
8) C. Mahendra USA Inc.,
9) C. Mahendra Exports (HK) Limited,
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As the audit of the International Subsidiaries of the Company has not
been completed, hence, the Consolidated Financial Statements are not
annexed.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
During the year, there was no change in the nature of business.
FINANCE
The Company is availing Working Capital requirements from the
Consortium of 14 Bankers and has obtained adequate finance during the
year under review. The debt is secured by immovable properties, current
assets and others. The banks have classified the loans given to the
Company as NPA.
DIVIDEND
Due to losses during the year under review, the directors regret their
inability to declare any dividend for the year under review.
SHARE CAPITAL
ISSUE OF SHARES ON CONVERSION OF SHARE WARRANTS
Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd have opted to convert the share warrant
issued in their favour into 5,67,780 fully paid up equity shares. The
same were converted, allotted and listed on the stock exchanges.
ISSUE OF BONUS SHARES
Further, the Company declared Bonus Shares in the ratio 1:1 to the
Equity Shareholders of the Company. The Bonus shares allotted to the
promoters are yet to be listed on the stock exchanges. Exchange have
imposed penalty for delay in compliance of Clause 41 of the Listing
Agreement.
LISTING ON STOCK EXCHANGES
The Shares of the Company continue to be listed on BSE Limited and
National Stock Exchange of India Limited both having nationwide
terminals.
The shares of the Company have been delisted from MCX-SX.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any public deposits
during Fiscal 2015.
DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT
1. Ms. Bindya Vasani (DIN: 03636726) and Mr. Diwakar Singh (DIN:
07255277) were appointed as Non-Executive Independent Directors of the
Company. Ms. Bindya Vasani is also the Women Director of the Company,
pursuant to clause 49 (II) (A) (1) of Listing agreement and Section 149
of the Companies Act, 2013 w.e.f. 20th June, 2015.
The Company has received Notices in writing from a Member alongwith
requisite deposits of money proposing the aforesaid two directors to
the office of Directors under the Section 160 of the Companies Act,
2013.
The Board recommends their appointment as Independent Directors of the
Company, not liable to retire by rotation. Necessary resolutions for
obtaining approval of the Members in respect of the above appointments
have been incorporated accompanying notice of Annual General Meeting.
2. Appointed Mr. Chetan N. Bafna (06968721) as Non-Executive
Independent director of the company w.e.f. 13th November, 2014.
3. Appointed Mr. Swapnil T. Dafle as the Company Secretary and
Compliance officer (Key Managerial Personnel of the Company), w.e.f.
7th May, 2014.
4. Resignation of Mr. Kailashchandra C. Chaudhary, Non-Executive
Independent director, from the directorship of the Company w.e.f. 8th
June, 2014 and the same accepted by the board.
5. Resignation of Mr. Sandeep M. Shah, Whole time director from the
directorship of the Company w.e.f. 29th December, 2014 and the same
accepted by the board.
6. Resignation of Mr. Vittala. S. Hegde, Non-Executive Independent
director, from the directorship of the Company w.e.f. 18th September,
2014 and the same accepted by the board.
7. Resignation of Mr. Ashish Kumar Shrivastava, Company Secretary and
Compliance officer (KMP) from the Company w.e.f 31st March, 2014 and
the same accepted by the board.
ROTATION
No Directors are liable to retire by rotation in the ensuing Annual
General Meeting.
INSURANCE
The Properties and Assets of the Company are adequately insured.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year, the Company has not accepted any deposit.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All contracts/ arrangements/ transactions entered by the Company during
the financial year with related parties were on an arm's length basis,
in the ordinary course of business and were in compliance with the
Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 15 of Companies
(Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and the Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement. There are no materially significant Related Party
Transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a
potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
A statement of all Related Party Transactions is placed before the
Audit Committee for its review
The Company has adopted a Related Party Transactions Policy and is
uploaded on the Company's website There have been no materially
significant related party transactions between the Company and
Directors, the management, subsidiaries or relatives.
During the Fiscal 2015 there are no material transactions between the
Company and the related parties as defined under Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement. Further, all transactions with related parties have
been conducted at an arm's length basis and are in ordinary course of
business. Accordingly there are transactions that are required to be
reported in Form AOC-2 and as such form annexure I in Director's
Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The Company does not have any employee/Director who is in receipt of
remuneration aggregating to the sum prescribed in Section 197 of the
Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") read with Rule 5 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
The required disclosures with respect to Remuneration and other details
are set out in Annexure - II to this Report. HUMAN RESOURCES
The relations between the management and the employees generally
remained cordial in the year under review. PARTICULARS OF LOANS,
GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS BY THE COMPANY
The details of Loans, Guarantees or Investments made during the year
are given below:
Sr. Companies Nature of Loans Guarantees Investments
No. Transaction
1 C. Mahendra
International Investment - - 20128000
Limited Capital
2 C. Mahendra BVBA Investment - - 616896799
Capital
3 C. Mahendra DMCC Investment - - 2560920
Capital
4 Ciemme Jewels Limited Investment - - 384000000
Capital
5 C. Mahendra trading Investment - - 374301301
Capital
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3) (m)
of the Act, read along with Rule, 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014, is Annexed III
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 the Directors state
that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departures;
b) Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and have made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent, so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at March 31, 2015 and of the profit and loss of the
Company for the year ended March 31, 2015;
c) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e) Proper internal financial controls were followed by the Company and
such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating
effectively;
f) Proper systems are devised to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
BOARD MEETINGS
During the year under review, 12 (twelve) Board Meetings were convened
and held. Details of the composition of the Board and its Committees
and of the Meetings held and other relevant details are provided in the
Corporate Governance Report.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION AND OTHER DETAILS
The Company's policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration and
other matters provided in Section 178(3) of the Act has been disclosed
in Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of Annual Report.
AUDITORS Statutory Auditors
The Auditors M/s R. H. Modi & Co. Chartered Accountants (Firm Reg. No.
106486W), will retire at the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment. Members are
requested to consider their re-appointment on such remuneration as may
be mutually agreed to between the Statutory Auditors and the Board.
Internal Auditors
M/s V. A. Parikh & Associates, Chartered Accountants and M/s NSM &
Associates, Chartered Accountants are the internal auditors of the
Company.
Cost Audit
M/s Nanty Shah & Associates, were the Cost Auditors of the Company. The
Company has been exempted from Cost Audit is not applicable to the
Company vide MCA Circular and since then the Cost Audit has been
discontinued.
Secretarial Auditor
M/s H.S Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries were appointed as
Secretarial Auditor to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for
the Financial Year 2014-2015 pursuant to section 204 of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. The Secretarial
Audit Report is attached as 'Annexure IV'. The Secretarial Auditors
Report for the financial year 2014-15, does not contain any
qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
VIGIL MEGHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POICY
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy establishing a Vigil
Mechanism that enables the Directors and Employees to report genuine
concerns. The Vigil Mechanism provides for (a) adequate safeguards
against victimization of persons who use the Vigil Mechanism; and (b)
direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee of the Board of
Directors of the Company in appropriate or exceptional cases. The policy
is on the website of the Company.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY The Board has constituted Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee under the Chairmanship of an
Independent Director pursuant to the subsection (1) of Section 135 of
Companies Act, 2013.
The CSR Committee has formulated CSR Policy of the Company which is
available on Company's website -www.cmelgroup.com
The Company has incurred loss in the year under review and due to the
company turning into NPA; the Company is yet to initiate its CSR
activities
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has devised and implemented a mechanism for risk management
and has developed a Risk Management Policy. The Policy provides for
creating a Risk Register, identifying internal and external risks and
implementing risk mitigation steps. The policy is on the website of the
Company.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company proactively keeps its Directors informed of the activities
of the Company, its management and operations and provides an overall
industry perspective as well as issues being faced by the industry.
SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
There was one separate meeting of Independent Directors held on Friday
27th March, 2015 and 2 (Two) Independent Directors were present i.e.
Mr. Chetan Bafna (Chairman) and Mr. Prabodh N. Shah. In the Meeting the
Independent Directors have reviewed the performance of the Chairman of
the Company- Mr. Mahendra C. Shah and the performance of other Non
Executive Directors and the Board as a whole. And assess the quality,
quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company
management. After review the Independent Directors were of the opinion
that the performances of all company need to have more stronger to face
the currant losses and commit to overcome in near future.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement the Company has adopted
most of the provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing agreement. A report
on Corporate Governance along with a certificate from the Secretarial
Auditor of the Company regarding the compliance of conditions of
Corporate Governance and also the Management Discussion and Analysis
Report are annexed to this report.
DEPOSIT FROM PUBLIC
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no
amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from public was
outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has in place a Remuneration Policy for the Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and other employees, pursuant to the provisions of
the Act and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the same is annexed.
Due to the ongoing losses and paucity of funds, the Promoter-Directors
of the Company have foregone their salary.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Pursuant to Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement, the Independent Directors of the Company have
given the declaration to the Company that they qualify the criteria of
independence as required under the Act.
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement, the Board has carried out annual performance
evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well
the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination & Remuneration
and Stakeholder committee, including the Chairman of the Board who were
evaluated on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution
and independence of judgment thereby safeguarding the interest of the
Company. The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was
carried out by the entire Board. The performance evaluation of the
Chairman and the Non Independent Directors was carried out by the
Independent Directors. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with
the evaluation process.
REPORT ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE FINANCIAL YEAR
In compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Company had
constituted an Internal Complaints Committee for prevention and
redressal of complaints of sexual harassment against women. The
Committee comprises of the following members:-
1. Ms. Kalpana D Thakkar (Presiding Officer - Senior Employee)
2. Mr. Sanjay M. Masugade (Member - Human Resources & Administration)
During the financial year, the Company has received NIL compliant
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form
MGT 9 is Annexure V herewith. COMMENT ON SECRETARIAL AUDITOR REPORT AND
AUDITOR REPORT
Secretarial Auditor Report and Auditor Report is self explanatory.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your directors would like to place on record their deep sense of
gratitude to the Shareholders, Banks, Financial Institutions, valued
customers and business associates, and various other
government/semi-government agencies for all the guidance, co-operation,
support and encouragement extended by them to the company.
Your directors would also like to take this opportunity to gratefully
appreciate the hard work and dedicated efforts put in by the employees
and look forward to their continued contribution in future endeavors of
the company.
For and On behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/-
Date: 26/08/2015 (Mahendra C. Shah)
Place: Mumbai Chairman
Mar 31, 2014
Dear members,
The Directors are pleased to present the 8th Annual Report and the
Audited Annual Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2014.
Financial Results
The financial performance of the Company, for the year ended 31st
March, 2014 is summarized below:
(Rs. in Million)
Particulars For the F. Y. For the F. Y.
ended 31st ended 31st
March, 2014 March, 2013
Income from Operation:
Net Sales 20148.30 21017.02
Other Income 93.05 97.43
Total income from operations 20241.34 21114.45
Profit before Tax 93.26 288.01
Less: Current Tax (18.00) (57.05)
Mat Credit Entitlement 18.00 57.05
Deferred Tax 16.61 22.78
Wealth Tax 0 0
Less: Prior period
income tax adjustment -17.41 0.89
Profit after Tax 59.23 311.68
Add: Profit brought forward 1869.66 1584.13
Amount Available for
Appropriation 1928.89 1895.81
Appropriation:
Utilized for bonus shares
issued during the year - -
Balance Carried to
Balance Sheet 1928.89 1895.81
Review of Operations:
During the year under review, the Company''s net sales are earned of
Rs. 20148.30 million net sales as against Rs. 21017.02 million during
the previous financial year, showing Decline by 4.14% compared to
previous year.
Your Directors are continuously looking for avenues for future growth
of the Company.
Background of C. Mahendra Group
C. Mahendra Exports Ltd, a renowned and trusted name since 1974, is one
of the leading diamantaire and jewellery Company with a wide spread
around the world.
The pioneers of the Company, Mr. Mahendra C. Shah and Mr. Champak K.
Mehta commenced the business in 1974. C. Mahendra Exports was formed in
the year 1978 to carry on the business of manufacturing and trading of
diamonds. It is the flagship company of our CM Group. C. Mahendra
Exports set up its first state of the art factory for manufacturing cut
and polished diamonds in Surat, India in the year 1993. Subsequently
three subsidiaries were established to handle the expanded business.
Offices were opened outside India for effective and increased
marketing. In 2003 Ciemme Jewels incorporated, in 2006, C. Mahendra
Exports commissioned the second state of the art manufacturing factory
at Varachha Road, Surat, India to manufacture large size polished
diamonds, In Jan, 2007, C. Mahendra Exports converted from Partnership
Firm into a private company and March, 2007 changed from Private
Company to Public Limited Company i.e. C. Mahendra Exports Ltd.
C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. employs the latest and most advanced
technologies for manufacturing of cut and polished diamonds with
ultimate brilliance diamonds. CM Group has a highly skilled pool of
human resources.
C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. has its Registered and Principal Sales Office
in Mumbai from where all the marketing, assorting, administration and
finance operations are controlled. The entire operation for
manufacturing is controlled and managed from the Surat office. CM Group
is firmly established across major diamonds and jewellery centers
globally in 5 countries namely.
* China - Hong Kong
* India - Mumbai
* UAE - Dubai
* Belgium - Antwerpen
* U.S.A - New York
C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. enjoys an envious position in the diamond
industry of being one of the top exporters with an unblemished client
record. C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. has its presence in the diamond
studded jewellery business. Our branded jewellery is retailed under the
brand name "Ciemme" across the world.
C. Mahendra BVBA, the Antwerp based entity of the C. Mahendra Group is
a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).The management of
C. Mahendra B.VB.A., as a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council
(RJC) is committed to complying with the Code of Practices of RJC.
Principal Activities
Diamond Manufacturing Facilities -
The Company set up its first factory for diamond production at Udhana,
in 1993. The Company Established second diamond cutting and polishing
factory in Varachha in 2006 (100 % EOU) but now EOU status has been
expired and established a unit in SEZ.
Green Energy Division (Wind Energy) -
The Company started the activities related to its Green Energy
Division, by setting up Wind farm businesses at Sangli, Maharashtra in
2006 and Kutch, Gujarat in 2007.
The company has invested Rs. 68 Crores in the Green Energy in the state
of Maharashtra and Gujarat. In the year 2005-06, the Company has
installed eight Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) each of 1.25 MW, total
having 10 MW in the state of Maharashtra for sale of energy to MSEDCL.
Further, in the year 2007-08, company has installed two Wind Turbine
Generators (WTGs) each of 1.50 MW, total having 3.00 MW in the state of
Gujarat for the captive consumption (Wheeling) for its units at, Udhana
& Varachha in Surat.
Subsidiary Companies
As required under Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, the Audited
Statements of Accounts of subsidiary companies:
1) C. Mahendra International Limited
2) C. Mahendra BVBA, Antwerp (Belgium)
3) C. Mahendra DMCC Dubai United Arab Emirates.
Auditors'' Reports thereon for the year ended March 31, 2014 are
annexed.
Consolidated Financial Statements
In accordance with the Accounting Standard 21, issued by The Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India, your Directors have pleasure in
attaching the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended
March 31, 2014.
Finance
The Company is availing Working Capital requirements from the
Consortium of 14 Bankers and has obtained adequate finance during the
year under review. The debt is secured by immovable properties, current
assets and others.
Dividend
The Board of Directors paid 1% interim dividend (Rs. 0.10 per Equity
Share of Rs. 10 each) on 1,50,00,000 Equity Shares to the
''Non-Promoters Group'' absorbing a sum of Rs. 15,00,000/- as per the
provisions of section 205 of the Companies Act, 1956 during the
financial year ended 31st March, 2014.
It is also informed that the 1% interim dividend of Rs. 4,50,000/- on
4,50,00,000 Equity Shares belongs to "Promoter and Promoter Group" of
the Company, is waived from the total amount of dividend on equity
shares with their consent and provision of Articles of Association of
the Company in this regard for the financial year ended 31.03.2014.
Directors
Appointment
Mr. V. S. Hegde (DIN : 01243655) and Mr. P. N. Shah (DIN : 05306765)
are Non-Executive Directors on the Board of Directors (''the Board'') of
the Company. With the enactment of the Companies Act, 2013 (''the Act''),
it is now incumbent upon every listed company to have the requisite
number of Independent Directors on the Board. The above Directors are
being appointed as Independent Directors of the Company under the Act.
The Company has received two separate Notices in writing from a Member
along with requisite deposits of money proposing the aforesaid two
directors to the office of Directors under the applicable provisions of
the Act. The Board recommends the appointment of Mr. V. S. Hegde and
Mr. P. N. Shah as Independent Directors of the Company, not liable to
retire by rotation, to hold office for a term of four consecutive years
commencing from 22nd September, 2014.
Necessary resolutions for obtaining approval of the Members in respect
of the above appointments have been incorporated in the notice of the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Rotation
Mr. Sandeep M. Shah, the Executive Director of the Company retires at
the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, and being eligible, offers
himself for re- appointment. The Board recommends the re-appointment of
Mr. Sandeep M. Shah at the ensuing AGM.
None of the Directors are disqualified from being appointed or holding
office as Directors as stipulated under Section 274(1)(g) of the
Companies Act, 1956.
Insurance
The Properties and Assets of the Company are adequately insured.
Particulars of Employees
The Company has no employees of the specified categories under section
217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (particulars of
employees) rules, 1975 as amended up to date.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption
Information under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read
with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of
Directors) Rules, 1988 are given in Annexure I to this report.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956 Directors based on the representations received from the
Operating Management, confirm:
(i) That in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2014 the applicable accounting standards had
been followed.
(ii) That the directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them Consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the
profit and loss of the company for the year.
(iii) That the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of The Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities.
(iv) That the directors had prepared the annual accounts for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2014 on a going concern basis.
Disclosures under Section 217(1)(d) of the Companies Act, 1956
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, there have been no
material changes and commitments which can affect the financial
position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year
of the Company and date of this report.
Transfer to Reserves in terms of Section 217 (1)(b) of the Companies
Act, 1956
For the financial year ended 31st March, 2014 the Company had transfer
Rs. 59,230,551 to Reserves.
Statutory Auditors
The Auditors M/s R. H. Modi & Co. Chartered Accountants (Firm Reg. No.
106486W), Room No. 11, Singh House, 23, Ambalal Doshi Marg, 2nd Floor,
Fountain, Mumbai - 400 023 will retire at the conclusion of the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment.
Members are requested to consider their re-appointment on such
remuneration as may be mutually agreed to between the Statutory
Auditors and the Board.
Acknowledgement
Your directors would like to place on record their deep sense of
gratitude to the Shareholders, Banks, Financial Institutions, valued
customers and business associates, and various other
government/semi-government agencies for all the guidance, co-operation,
support and encouragement extended by them to the company.
Your directors would also like to take this opportunity to gratefully
appreciate the hard work and dedicated efforts put in by the employees
and look forward to their continued contribution in future endeavors of
the company.
For and On behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/-
Date : 30/05/2014 (Mahendra C. Shah)
Place: Mumbai Chairman
Mar 31, 2013
To, The Members.
The Directors are pleased to present the 7th Annual Report and the
Audited Annual Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2013.
Financial Results
The financial performance of the Company, for the year ended 31st
March, 2013 is summarized below:
(Rs in Million)
Particulars For the For the
F. Y. F. Y
ended 31st ended 31st
March, March,
2013 2012
Income from Operation:
Net Sales 21017.02 19480.55
Other Income 97.43 87.44
Total income from
operations 21114.45 19567.99
Profit before Tax 288.01 410.65
Less: Current Tax (57.05) (41.00)
Mat Credit Entitlement 57.05 26.00
Deferred Tax 22.78 5.41
Wealth Tax 0 0
Less: Prior period income 0.89 (7.57)
tax adjustment
Profit after Tax 311.68 393.49
Add: Profit brought forward 1584.13 1263.99
Amount Available for 1895.81 1657.48
Appropriation
Appropriation:
Utilized for bonus shares
issued during the year
Balance Carried to Balance 1895.81 1657.48
Sheet
Review of Operations:
During the year under review, the Company''s net sales are earned of Rs.
21114.45 million net sales as against Rs. 19,567.99 million during the
previous financial year, showing growth of 7.90% compared to previous
year.
Your Directors are continuously looking for avenues for future growth
of the Company.
Background of C. Mahendra Group
C. Mahendra Exports Ltd, a renowned and trusted name since 1974, is one
of the leading diamantaire and jewellery Company with a wide spread
around the world.
The pioneers of the Company, Mr. Mahendra C. Shah and Mr. Champak K.
Mehta commenced the business in 1974. C. Mahendra Exports was formed in
the year 1978 to carry on the business of manufacturing and trading of
diamonds. It is the flagship company of our CM Group. C. Mahendra
Exports set up its first state of the art factory for manufacturing cut
and polished diamonds in Surat, India in the year 1993. Subsequently
three subsidiaries were established to handle the expanded business.
Offices were opened outside India for effective and increased
marketing. In 2003 Ciemme Jewels incorporated, in 2006, C. Mahendra
Exports commissioned the second state of the art manufacturing factory
at Varachha Road, Surat, India to manufacture large size polished
diamonds, In Jan, 2007, C. Mahendra Exports converted from Partnership
Firm into a private company and March, 2007 changed from Private
Company to Public Limited Company i.e. C. Mahendra Exports Ltd.
C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. employs the latest and most advanced
technologies for manufacturing of cut and polished diamonds with
ultimate brilliance diamonds. CM Group has a highly skilled pool of
human resources.
C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. has its Registered and Principal Sales Office
in Mumbai from where all the marketing, assorting, administration and
finance operations are controlled. The entire operation for
manufacturing is controlled and managed from the Surat office. CM Group
is firmly established across major diamonds and jewellery centers
globally in 5 countries namely.
- China - Hong Kong
- India - Mumbai, Delhi
- UAE-Dubai
- Belgium - Antwerpen
- U.S. A- New York
C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. enjoys an envious position in the diamond
industry of being one of the top exporters with an unblemished client
record. C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. has its presence in the diamond
studded jewellery business. Our branded jewellery is retailed under the
brand name "Ciemme" across the world.
C. Mahendra BVBA, the Antwerp based entity of the C. Mahendra Group is
a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).The management of
C. Mahendra B.V.B.A., as a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council
(RJC) is committed to complying with the Code of Practices of RJC.
Principal Activities
Diamond Manufacturing Facilities -
The Company set up its first factory for diamond production at Udhana,
in 1993. The Company Established second diamond cutting and polishing
factory in Varachha in 2006 (100 % EOU) but now EOU status has been
expired and established a unit in SEZ.
Green Energy Division (Wind Energy) -
The Company started the activities related to its Green Energy
Division, by setting up Wind farm businesses at Sangli, Maharashtra in
2006 and Kutch, Gujarat in 2007.
The company has invested Rs. 68 Crores in the Green Energy in the state
of Maharashtra and Gujarat. In the year 2005-06, the Company has
installed eight Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) each of 1.25 MW, total
having 10 MW in the state of Maharashtra for sale of energy to MSEDCL.
Further, in the year 2007-08, company has installed two Wind Turbine
Generators (WTGs) each of 1.50 MW, total having 3.00 MW in the state of
Gujarat for the captive consumption (Wheeling) for its units at, Udhana
& Varachha in Surat.
The company has total revenue from sale of electricity generated from
windmills during the year 2012-13 of Rs. 9.75 Crores.
Subsidiary Companies
As required under Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, the Audited
Statements of Accounts of subsidiary companies:
1) C. Mahendra International Limited
2) C. Mahendra BVBA, Antwerp (Belgium)
3) C. Mahendra DMCC Dubai United Arab Emirates.
Auditors'' Reports thereon for the year ended March 31, 2013 are
annexed.
Consolidated Financial Statements
In accordance with the Accounting Standard 21, issued by The Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India, your Directors have pleasure in
attaching the Consolidated
Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2013.
Finance
The Company is availing Working Capital requirements from the
Consortium of 14 Bankers and has obtained adequate finance during the
year under review. The debt is secured by immovable properties, current
assets and others.
Dividend
The Board of Directors recommended 10% dividend (Rs. 1 per Equity Share
of Rs. 10 each) on 1,50,00,000 Equity Shares to the ''Non-Promoter and
Promoter Group'' absorbing a sum ofRs. 1,50,00,000/- and 6% dividend (Rs.
0.60 per preference share ofRs. 10 each) on 1,25,00,000 6% Redeemable
Preference Shares absorbing a sum of Rs. 75,00,000/- to all 6% Redeemable
Preference Shareholders as per the provisions of section 205 of the
Companies Act, 1956 for the financial year ended 31st March, 2013. The
dividend, if declared at the Annual General Meeting, will be paid
within 30 days from the date of Annual General Meeting.
It is also informed that the 10% dividend of Rs 4,50,00,000/- on
4,50,00,000 Equity Shares belongs to "Promoter and Promoter Group" of
the Company, is waived from the total amount of dividend on equity
shares with their consent and provision of Articles of Association of
the Company in this regard for the financial year ended 31.03.2013.
Directors
During the F Y. 2012-13, Mr. Shailesh S. Vaidya, Independent Director
has resigned w. e .f 26th July, 2012 and Mr. Prabodh Nagardas Shah has
been appointed as an Additional Director (Independent) in the meeting
of Board of directors w. e .f 14th August, 2012 and was confirmed as
Independent Director by Annual General Meeting dated 26th September,
2012.
Insurance
The Properties and Assets of the Company are adequately insured.
Particulars of Employees
The Company has no employees of the specified categories under section
217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (particulars of
employees) rules, 1975 as amended up to date.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
Information under Section 217(l)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read
with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of
Directors) Rules. 1988 are given in Annexure I to this report.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956 Directors based on the representations receivedfrom the
Operating Management, confirm:
(i) That in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2013 the applicable accounting standards had
been followed.
(ii) That the directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them Consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the
profit and loss of the company for the year.
(iii) That the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of The Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities.
(iv) That the directors had prepared the annual accounts for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2013 on a going concern basis.
Disclosures under Section 217(l)(d) of the Companies Act, 1956
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, there have been no
material changes and commitments which can affect the financial
position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year
of the Company and date of this report.
Transfer to Reserves in terms of Section 217 (l)(b) of the Companies
Act, 1956
For the financial year ended 31st March, 2013 the Company had transfer
Rs. 311668602 to Reserves.
Statutory Auditors
TheAuditorsM/sR. H. Modi& Co. CharteredAccountants (Firm Reg. No.
106486W), Room No. 11, Singh House, 23, Ambalal Doshi Marg, 2nd Floor,
Fountain,
Mumbai - 400 023 will retire at the conclusion of the forthcoming
Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment. Members are
requested to consider their re-appointment on such remuneration as may
be mutually agreed to between the Statutory Auditors and the Board.
Acknowledgement
Your directors would like to place on record their deep sense of
gratitude to the Shareholders, Banks, Financial Institutions, valued
customers and business associates, and various other
government/semi-government agencies for all the guidance, co-operation,
support and encouragement extended by them to the company.
Your directors would also like to take this opportunity to gratefully
appreciate the hard work and dedicated efforts put in by the employees
and look forward to their continued contribution in future endeavors of
the company.
For and On behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/-
Date: 10/07/2013 (Mahendra C. Shah)
Place: Mumbai Chairman
Mar 31, 2012
The Directors are pleased to present the 6th Annual Report and the
audited annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2012.
Financial Results
The financial performance of the Company, for the year ended 31st
March, 2012 is summarized below:
(Rs in Million)
Particulars For the F. Y. For the F. Y.
ended 31st ended 31st
March, 2012 March,2011
Income from Operation:
Net Sales 19567.99 18,432.73
Other Income 526.67 177.67
Profit before Tax 410.65 537.60
Less: Current Tax (41.00) (76.00)
Mat Credit Entitlement 26.00 18.00
Deferred Tax 5.41 92.44
Wealth Tax 0 (0.03)
Profit after Tax 393.49 572.01
Less: Prior period income tax (7.57) (0.03)
adjustment
1263.99 691.97
Add: Profit brought forward
Amount Available for 1649.91 1,263.95
Appropriation
Appropriation:
Utilized for bonus shares issued
during the year _ _
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 1649.91 1,263.95
1649.91 1,263.95
Review of Operations:
During the year under review, the Company's net sales are earned of Rs.
19,567.99 million net sales as against Rs. 18432.73 million during the
previous financial year. showing growth of 6.16% compared to previous
year.
Your Directors are continuously looking for avenues for future growth
of the Company.
Background of C. Mahendra Group
C. Mahendra Exports Ltd, a renowned and trusted name since 1974, is one
of the leading diamantaire and jewellery Company with a wide spread
around the world.
The pioneers of the Company, Mr. Mahendra C. Shah and Mr. Champak K.
Mehta commenced the business in 1974. C. Mahendra Exports was formed
in the year 1978 to carry on the business of manufacturing and trading
of diamonds. It is the flagship company of our CM Group. Subsequently
three subsidiaries were established to handle the expanded business. C.
Mahendra Exports set up its first state of the art factory for
manufacturing cut and polished diamonds in Surat, India in the year
1993.
Offices were opened outside India for effective and increased
marketing. In 2003 Ciemme Jewels incorporated in 2003, in 2006, C.
Mahendra Exports commissioned the second state of the art manufacturing
factory at Varachha Road, Surat, India to manufacture large size
polished diamonds, In Jan, 2007, C. Mahendra Exports converted from
Partnership Firm into a private company and March, 2007 changed from
Private Company to Public Limited Company i.e. C. Mahendra Exports Ltd.
To C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. has employed the latest and most advanced
technologies for manufacturing of cut and polished diamonds with
ultimate brilliance diamonds. CM Group has a highly skilled pool
of human resources.
C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. has its Registered and Sales Office in Mumbai
from where all the marketing, assorting, administration and finance
operations are controlled. The entire operation for manufacturing is
controlled and managed from the Surat office. CM Group is firmly
established across major diamonds and jewellery centers globally in 5
countries namely.
- China - Hong Kong
- India - Mumbai, Delhi
- UAE - Dubai
- Belgium - Antwerpen
- U.S.A-New York
C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. enjoys an envious position in the diamond
industry of being one of the top exporters with an unblemished client
record. C. Mahendra Exports Ltd. has its presence in the diamond
studded jewellery business. Our branded jewellery is retailed under
the brand name "Ciemme" across the world.
C Mahendra BVBA, the Antwerp based entity of the C Mahendra Group is a
member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).The management of C
Mahendra B.V.B.A., as a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council
(RJC) is committed to complying with the Code of Practices of RJC.
Principal Activities
Diamond Manufacturing Facilities -
The Company set up its first factory for diamond production at Udhana,
in 1993. The Company Established second diamond cutting and polishing
factory in Varachha in 2006 (100% EOU)
Green Energy Division (Wind Energy) -
The Company started the activities related to its Green Energy
Division, by setting up Wind farm businesses at Sangli, Maharashtra in
2006 and Kutch, Gujarat in 2007.
The company has invested Rs.68 Crores in the Green Energy in the state of
Maharashtra and Gujarat. In the year 2005-06, the Company has installed
eight Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) each of 1.25 MW, total having 10
MW in the state of Maharashtra for sale of energy to MSEDCL. Further,
in the year 2007-08, company has installed two Wind Turbine Generators
(WTGs) each of 1.50 MW, total having 3.00 MW in the state of Gujarat
for the captive consumption (Wheeling) for its units at, Udhana &
Varachha in Surat.
The company has total revenue from sale of electricity generated from
windmills During the year 2011-12 is Rs. 8,74,36,925/- Subsidiary
Companies
As required under Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, the Audited
Statements of Accounts of subsidiary companies:
1) C. Mahendra International Limited
2) C. Mahendra BVBA, Antwerp (Belgium)
3) C. Mahendra DMCC Dubai United Arab Emirates.
Auditors' Reports thereon for the year ended March 31, 2012 are
annexed.
Consolidated Financial Statements
In accordance with the Accounting Standard 21, issued by The Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India, your Directors have pleasure in
attaching the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended
March 31, 2012.
Finance
The Company is availing Working Capital requirements from the
Consortium of 13 Bankers and has obtained adequate finance during the
year under review. The debt is secured by immovable properties, current
assets and others.
Directors
There was no change during the F. Y. 2011-12 , Thereafter Mr. Shailesh
S. Vaidya, Independent Director has resigned w.e.f. 26th July, 2012.and
Mr. Prabodh Nagardas Shah has been appointed as an Independent Director
in the Board of directors w.e.f. 14th August, 2012.
Insurance
The Properties and Assets of the Company are adequately insured.
Particulars of Employees
The Company has no employees of the specified categories under section
217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (particulars of
employees) rules, 1975 as amended up to date.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
Information under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of
Directors) Rules, 1988 are given in Annexure I to this report.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956 Directors based on the representations received from the
Operating Management, confirm:
(i) That in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2012 the applicable accounting standards had
been followed.
(ii) That the directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them Consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the
profit and loss of the company for the year.
(iii) That the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of The Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities.
(iv) That the directors had prepared the annual accounts for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2012 on a going concern basis.
Disclosures under Section 217(1)(d) of the Companies Act, 1956 Except
as disclosed elsewhere in this report, there have been no material
changes and commitments which can affect the financial position of the
Company occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company
and date of this report.
Transfer to Reserves in terms of Section 217 (1)(b) of the Companies
Act, 1956
For the financial year ended 31st March, 2012 the Company had transfer
Rupees 39,34,90,906 to Reserves.
Statutory Auditors
The Board of directors of the Company considered the eligibility letter
dated 31.08.2012 received from M/s R. H. Modi & Co., Chartered
Accountants thereafter, proposed and recommended to appoint M/s R. H.
Modi & Co., Chartered Accountants, (Firm Reg. No. 106486W), Room No.
11, Singh House, 23, Ambalal Doshi Marg, 2nd Floor, Fountain, Mumbai -
400 023, a new Statutory Auditors of the Company for the F. Y. 2012-13
at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company in place of
existing Statutory Auditors M/s Suresh Surana & Associates, Chartered
Accountants, 310, Ahura Centre, 82, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri
(East), Mumbai - 400 093, who expressed its unwillingness to continue
and resigned as the Statutory Auditors of the Company w. e. f. 30th
August, 2012.
Acknowledgement
Your directors would like to place on record their deep sense of
gratitude to the Shareholders, Banks, Financial Institutions, valued
customers and business associates, and various other
government/semi-government agencies for all the guidance, co-operation,
support and encouragement extended by them to the company.
Your directors would also like to take this opportunity to gratefully
appreciate the hard work and dedicated efforts put in by the employees
and look forward to their continued contribution in future endeavors of
the company.
For and On behalf of the Board of Directors
sd/-
(Mahendra C. Shah)
Chairman
Date: 01.09.2012
Place: Mumbai
Mar 31, 2011
The Members,
The Directors are pleased to present the 5th Annual Report and the
audited annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2011.
Financial Results
The financial performance of the Company, for the year ended 31st
March, 2011 is summarized below:
(Rs in Million)
Particulars For the F. Y. For the F. Y.
ended 31st ended 31st
March, 2011 March, 2010
Income from Operation:
Net Sales 18,432.73 15,646.76
Other Income 104.70 11.92
Profit before Tax 538.96 253.05
Less: Current Tax (77.00) (47.00)
Mat Credit Entitlement 18.00 3.30
Deferred Tax 92.44 2.46
Wealth Tax (0.35) (0.33)
Profit after Tax 572.05 211.48
Less: Prior period income (0.33)
tax adjustment
Add: Profit brought forward 691.97 630.48
Amount Available for 1,263.99 841.97
Appropriation
Appropriation:
Utilized for bonus shares issued - 150.00
during the year
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 1,263.99 691.97
1,263.99 841.97
Review of Operations:
During the year under review, the Company has earned of Rs. 18,432.73
million net sales as against Rs. 15646.76 million during the previous
financial year showing growth of 17.81% compared to previous year. The
net profit for the year under review has been Rs. 572.05 million as
against Rs. 211.48 million during the previous financial year showing
growth of 170.50% compared to previous year.
Your Directors are continuously looking for avenues for future growth
of the Company.
Background of C. Mahendra Group
The C. M. Group was established in 1974 when C. MAHENDRA EXPORTS was
founded in Mumbai, India by Mr. MAHENDRA SHAH and Mr. CHAMPAK MEHTA as
a business partnership.
The conversion of C. Mahendra Exports in 2007 into a limited company,
after more than 30 years as a 'partnership', continues the
modernization of the company, and is a reflection of change towards
achieving our strategic goals and international expansion plans.
The primary motivation and benefits of these changes are:
1) Increased corporate stability and transparency;
2) Increased global acceptance;
3) Increased financial opportunities;
4) Introduction of professionalism in our organization
Our new corporate status provides an even stronger foundation for the
C. M. Group, with increased financial flexibility, to achieve its
corporate vision and mission:
- Vision - To make and fulfil our commitments, to adapt with change and
to meet the needs of all our customers - To be an acknowledged 'one
stop shop' that we can all be proud of.
- Mission - Accelerate our progress to become No. 1 Diamond Company,
with the help and support of modern technology and our strong and
hardworking team of employees and partners.
Corporate reputation and brand - One of C. Mahendra's core strengths is
its strong corporate reputation, recognized throughout the world as a
significant player in the international diamond industry. Our uniform
corporate identity and a consistent brand logo, supports this
reputation and is extensively promoted throughout the industry with an
advertising campaign. C. M. Group currently has two trademarks
protecting its products:
- C. M. Group - which protects our loose polished diamonds.
- Ciemme - which is the trademark brand covering our jewellery
production.
The C. M. Group trademark has high awareness level in the industry and
is instantly associated with all C. Mahendra companies. The existence
of this common trademark across all our companies, irrespective of
geographic location, provides our customers, new and old, with an
immediate point of contact where they know the C. Mahendra traditions
of respect and partnership awaits.
Similarly, our Ciemme trademark has quickly established amongst
consumers worldwide - a high profile brand with striking colours which
draws their attention and readily identifies our products setting them
apart from other jewellery products. Equally amongst the retailing
community the Ciemme brand is becoming increasingly well known and
recognised - as well as being sought after at trade shows by retailers.
C. Mahendra has achieved many milestones, during its almost 35 years
history. A brief overview of the company's main accomplishments since
incorporation is indication of our adaptability to the rapidly changing
industry environment and available opportunities.
Selected in 1991 as a DTC SIGHTHOLDER - first ever Sightholder based in
Surat, India, ensuring steady availability of rough diamonds of high
quality at competitive cost.
Overseas sales office network - established overseas sales offices in
the major diamond trading centres - a visionary strategy. The first
such overseas office was established in Hong Kong in 1989 and
thereafter other strategic centres have been added to the network.
Diamond exchanges membership
The C. M. Group is active member of the international diamond
community. We are member of well known industry organizations around
the globe. Presently, our memberships are held through our local
operations in India, China, Hong Kong, USA & Belgium.
Recently, we have applied to the Ministry of Mineral Energy and Water
Resources, GABRONE, BOTSWANA for a Diamond Dealers License.
Principal Activities
Diamond Manufacturing Facilities -
The Company set up its first factory for diamond production at Udhana,
in 1993. The Company Established second diamond cutting and polishing
factory in Varachha in 2006 (100 % EOU)
Green Energy Division (Wind Energy) -
The Company started the activities related to its Green Energy
Division, by setting up Wind farm businesses at Sangli, Maharashtra in
2006 and Kutch, Gujarat in 2007.
Your company has invested Rs. 68 crores in the Green Energy in the
state of Maharashtra and Gujarat. In the year 2005-06, the Company has
installed eight Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) each of 1.25 MW, total
having 10 MW in the state of Maharashtra for sale of energy to MSEDCL.
Further, in the year 2007-08, company has installed two Wind Turbine
Generators (WTGs) each of 1.50 MW, total having 3.00 MW in the state of
Gujarat for the captive consumption (Wheeling) for its units at, Udhana
& Varachha in Surat.
During the year 2010-11, the company has electric power generated from
windmills:
Particulars Current Year Previous Year
2010-2011 2009-2010
Kwh Rs. Kwh Rs.
Power 20,735,412 Ã 26,599,464 Ã
generated
Captive 1,812,219 Ã 1,601,546 Ã
consumption
Power sold 18,923,193 77,357,265 24,997,918 84,738,307
Group for Interse Transfer of Shares
As required under Clause 3(1)(e) of The Securities and Exchange Board
of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations,
1997, persons constituting "Group" (within the meaning as defined in
the Monopolies & Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969) for the purpose
of availing exemption from applicability of the provisions of
Regulations 10 to 12 of the aforesaid SEBI Regulations are given in
Annexure à I forms part of this Report.
Subsidiary Companies
As required under Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, the Audited
Statements of Accounts of subsidiary companies:
1) C. Mahendra International Limited
2) C. Mahendra BVBA, Antwerp (Belgium)
3) C. Mahendra DMCC Dubai United Arab Emirates.
Auditors' Reports thereon for the year ended March 31, 2011 are
annexed.
Consolidated Financial Statements
In accordance with the Accounting Standard 21, issued by The Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India, your Directors have pleasure in
attaching the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended
March 31, 2011.
Finance
The Company is availing Working Capital requirements from the
Consortium of 13 Bankers and has obtained adequate finance during the
year under review. The debt is secured by immovable properties, current
assets and others.
Dividend
With a view to strengthen the financials and looking to the expansion
plans for the Company and the Company wants more fund for the
requirement of working capital in the initial years, the Board of
directors propose to transfer the entire surplus amount to the Balance
Sheet and accordingly not to declare the dividend in the current year.
Hence, there is no proposed Dividend for this financial year.
Directors
There is no change in the Board of directors during the year.
Insurance
The Properties and Assets of the Company are adequately insured.
Particulars of Employees
The Company has no employees of the specified categories under section
217 (2A) of the companies act, 1956 read with companies (particulars of
employees) rules, 1975 as amended upto date.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
Information under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read
with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of
Directors) Rules, 1988 are given in Annexure II to this report.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956 Directors based on the representations received from the
Operating Management, confirm:
(i) That in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2011 the applicable accounting standards had
been followed.
(ii) That the directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them Consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the
profit and loss of the company for the year.
(iii) That the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of The Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities.
(iv) That the directors had prepared the annual accounts for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2011 on a going concern basis.
Disclosures under Section 217(1)(d) of the Companies Act, 1956
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, there have been no
material changes and commitments which can affect the financial
position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year
of the Company and date of this report.
Transfer to Reserves in terms of Section 217 (1)(b) of the Companies
Act, 1956
For the financial year ended 31st March, 2011 the Company had not
transfer any sum to Reserves. Therefore, your Company proposes to
transfer the entire amount of profit to Profit and Loss Accounts of the
Company.
Statutory Auditors
The Auditors M/s Suresh Surana & Associates, Chartered Accountants will
retire at the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and
are eligible for re-appointment. Members are requested to consider
their re-appointment on such remuneration as may be mutually agreed to
between the Statutory Auditors and the Board.
Auditors' observations
The observations of the auditors in their report are self- explanatory;
there are two qualification remarks by Statutory Auditors:
i. Accounting Standard (AS)-2 Valuation of Inventories for reasons
mentioned in note 3 of schedule 15. The impact of which on the profit
for the year, reserves and surplus and inventories as at 31st March,
2011 could not be ascertained;
ii. Accounting Standard (AS)-10 "Accounting for fixed Assets" and
(AS)-6 "Depreciation" for reason mentioned in note 4 of schedule 15.
The impact of which on the profit for year, reserves and surplus and
fixed assets (gross block, accumulated depreciation and net block) as
at 31st March, 2011 could not be ascertained.
In the opinion of the Directors, are as follows for their qualification
remarks.
In respect of the Stock of finished goods (Polished Diamonds), the cost
is based on the technical estimates by the management. In view of the
nature of variation in the value of individual diamonds, the
differentials in their costs, it is not practical to compute the cost
of polished diamonds using either FIFO or weighted average cost. In
view of the multiple grades, it is not practical to use specific cost.
Acknowledgement
Your directors would like to place on record their deep sense of
gratitude to the Shareholders, Banks, Financial Institutions, valued
customers and business associates, and various other
government/semi-government agencies for all the guidance, co-operation,
support and encouragement extended by them to the company.
Your directors would also like to take this opportunity to gratefully
appreciate the hard work and dedicated efforts put in by the employees
and look forward to their continued contribution in future endeavors of
the company.
For and On behalf of the Board
of Directors
Sd/-
Date : 13.08.2011 (Mahendra C. Shah)
Place :Mumbai Chairman
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