Mar 31, 2024
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 44rd Annual Report on the business and operations of the
Company, together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 (the
"Report").
The summarized financial results of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 are
presented below:
|
Particulars |
Standalone |
|
|
2023-2024 |
2022-2023 |
|
|
Revenue from Operations |
1.31 |
2.39 |
|
Other Income |
0.58 |
13.30 |
|
Total Revenue |
1.89 |
15.69 |
|
Profit/(Loss) before Interest & depreciation |
(52.55) |
(2.02) |
|
Less: Interest |
1.11 |
1.48 |
|
Less: Depreciation |
3.28 |
3.11 |
|
Profit/ (Loss) Before Tax and Exceptional Items |
(56.94) |
(6.61) |
|
Add: Exceptional Items_ Sundry Bal W-Back |
- |
- |
|
Add: Exceptional Items_ Profit on sale of Fixed |
82.51 |
(561.45) |
|
Less: Exceptional Items_ Claims, Settlement |
- |
318.97 |
|
Profit/ (Loss) Before Tax |
25.57 |
235.87 |
|
Add/Less: Current tax |
1.44 |
23.17 |
|
Add/Less: Short/(Excess) Provision Of Earlier Year |
3.13 |
3.71 |
|
Profit/ (Loss) After Tax |
21.00 |
208.99 |
|
Other Comprehensive Income |
- |
- |
|
Total Comprehensive Income |
21.00 |
208.99 |
Note: The above figures are extracted from the standalone financial statements prepared in
compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS). The Financial Statements of the Company
complied with all aspects with Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS) notified under section 133 of
the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules,
2015, as amended from time to time and other relevant provisions of the Act.
During the year under review, the Company has earned meager revenue from operation of an amount of
Rs.1.31 lakhs against Rs. 2.39 lakhs of the previous year and also earned other income of Rs.0.58 lakhs
against Rs.13.30 lakhs of the previous year
The Company has earned a profit of Rs.21.00 lakhs against the Profit of Rs. 208.99 lakhs of the
previous year.
During the year, there were no changes in the nature of business of the Company, the detailed
discussion on Company''s overview and future outlook has been given in the section on ''Management
Discussion and Analysis'' (MDA).
The Board of Directors in their Board Meeting held on 15th May 2024 have resolved to change the
main line of business of the Company from Gas Industry to Solar industry.
The Board of Director do not recommend any dividend for the financial year under review.
As per Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations,
2015 (the Listing Regulations), the top 1000 listed Companies shall formulate a Dividend Distribution
Policy. The Company does not come under the category of top 1000 listed Companies based on the
market capitalization.
The Company has not transferred any amount of profit to the reserves during the financial year under
review. Further, the details of movement in Reserve and Surplus is given in note no. 11 of the
Financial Statement.
During the year, your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of sections 73 and 7 6
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, hence
there are no details to disclose as required under Rule 8 (5) (v) and (vi) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014.
Further, the Company has nottaken loan from its directors as on 31st March, 2024.
During the year under review, no Company has become or ceased to be a Subsidiary/Joint Venture/
Associate Company of your Company.
⢠During the year under review, there were no changes in authorized and Paid up Share Capital
of the Company.
⢠The Company has not issued any equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or
otherwise, during the year under review.
⢠The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares to its Directors or employees, during
the period under review.
The Board, as on March 31, 2024, comprised of 3 (Three) Directors out of which 2 (Two) are
Independent Directors, 1 (one) is Non- Executive Non- Independent Director.
None of the Directors of the Company have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or
continuing as Director of company by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Ministry
of Corporate Affairs (MCA) or any such other Statutory Authority.
During the period under review, following changes have been occurred.
|
Name of the Director |
DIN and |
Nature of |
Effective Date of |
|
Mr. Rohith Satish |
WTD DIN 01650221 |
Cessation |
30.03.2024 |
|
Mr. Shyamlal Prasad |
Director |
Cessation |
30.03.2024 |
|
Mrs. Neelam Satish |
Director |
Cessation |
30.03.2024 |
|
Mr. Manohar P |
- |
CFO |
30.03.2024 |
|
Ms. Dipanshi |
- |
CFO |
15.05.2024 |
|
Mr. Akhilesh Ashwini |
ID DIN: 08479112 |
Cessation |
20.03.2024 |
|
Mr. Yash Ratanlal |
ID DIN: 06735082 |
Cessation |
20.03.2024 |
|
Mrs. Yesha Aagam |
ID DIN: 08802522 |
Appointment |
02.03.2024 |
|
Mr. Malay Truptesh |
ID DIN: 10082434 |
Appointment |
02.03.2024 |
|
Viral Deepak Bhai |
NED DIN: 07177208 |
Appointment |
20.01.2024 |
|
Padma Tapariya |
Company Secretary |
Appointment |
01.11.2023 |
WTD - Whole Time Director, ID - Independent Director, NED = Non Executive Director
b. Director Liable to Retire by Rotation:
As all three directors are additional directors of the company, non is yet liable to retire by
rotation. The information as required to be disclosed under Regulation 36 of the Listing
Regulations will be provided in the notice of ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Company has received declarations/ confirmations from each Independent Directors
under section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and regulation 25(8) of the Listing Regulations
confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down in the Companies Act, 2013
and the Listing Regulations.
The Company has also received requisite declarations from Independent Directors of the
Company as prescribed under rule 6(3) of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of
Directors) Rules, 2014.
All Independent Directors have affirmed compliance to the Code of Conduct for Independent
Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013.
In the opinion of the Board, Independent Directors of the Company possess requisite
qualifications, experience and expertise and hold highest standards of integrity.
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on Company/business policies and
strategies apart from other Board businesses. The Board/Committee Meetings are prescheduled
and a tentative annual calendar of the Board and Committee Meetings is circulated to the Directors
in advance to facilitate them to plan their schedule and to ensure meaningful participation in the
meetings.
The Board of Directors of your Company met 6 (six) Times during the year to carry the various
matters on following dates:
|
Date of the Board |
Number of Directors |
Number of Directors who |
|
30.05.2023 |
5 |
5 |
|
14.08.2023 |
5 |
5 |
|
27.10.2023 |
5 |
5 |
|
20.01.2024 |
5 |
5 |
|
02.03.2024 |
4 |
4 |
|
30.03.2024 |
6 |
6 |
The maximum interval between any two consecutive Board Meetings did not exceed the period
prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013, the Listing Regulation and circular issued by MCA in
this regard.
|
Name of Member |
Audit Committee |
Nomination Remuneration |
Stakeholder Relationship |
|||
|
Chairman/Membe r |
Number of Meetings attended |
Chairman/Membe r |
Number of Meetings attended |
Chairman/Mem ber |
Number of Meetings attended |
|
|
Y.R.D |
Chairman |
4/4 |
Member |
4/4 |
Member |
2/2 |
|
R.S.S. |
Member (up to 30.03.24) |
4/4 |
Member |
4/4 |
Chairman |
2/2 |
|
A.S |
Member (up to 20.03.24) |
4/4 |
Chairman |
4/4 |
Member |
2/2 |
|
V.D.R |
Member |
0/0 |
Member |
0/0 |
Chairman |
0/0 |
|
Y.A.S |
Chairman |
0/0 |
Member |
0/0 |
Member |
0/0 |
|
M.T.D |
Member |
0/0 |
Chairman |
0/0 |
Member |
0/0 |
Further, during the year, there are no such cases where the recommendation of any Committee of Board,
have not been accepted by the Board.
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134 (3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors
hereby confirm and state that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, the
applicable accounting standards have been followed and that no material departures have been
made from the same;
(b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made
judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the
state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for
that period;
(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company
and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that
such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
(f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
11. POLICY ON DIRECTORS'' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (''NRC'') works with the Board to determine the
appropriate characteristics, skills and experience for the Board as a whole as well as for its individual
members with the objective of having a Board with diverse backgrounds and experience in business,
government, education and public service. Characteristics expected of all Directors include
independence, integrity, high personal and professional ethics, sound business judgement, ability to
participate constructively in deliberations and willingness to exercise authority in a collective
manner. The Company has in place a Policy on appointment & removal of Directors (''Policy'').
The salient features of the Policy are:
⢠It acts as a guideline for matters relating to appointment and re-appointment of Directors.
⢠It contains guidelines for determining qualifications, positive attributes for Directors and
independence of a Director.
⢠It lays down the criteria for Board Membership
⢠It sets out the approach of the Company on board diversity
⢠It lays down the criteria for determining independence of a Director, in case of
appointment of an Independent Director.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is posted on website of the Company and may be viewed at
https://www.abcgas.co.in/companv-policies/
12. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD
The Board evaluation framework has been designed in compliance with the requirements under the
Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, and in accordance with the Guidance Note on Board
Evaluation issued by SEBI on January 05, 2017. The Board evaluation was conducted through
questionnaire designed with qualitative parameters and feedback based on ratings.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has laid down the criteria for
performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and individual directors including Independent
Directors covering various aspects of the Board''s functioning such as adequacy of the composition of
the Board and its Committees, Board culture, execution and performance of specific duties,
obligations and governance.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations,
based on the predetermined templates designed as a tool to facilitate evaluation process, the Board has
carried out the annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Individual Directors
including Independent Directors and its Committees on parameters such as level of engagement and
contribution, independence of judgment, safeguarding the interest of the Company and its minority
shareholders etc.
13. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY(CSR)
Your company does not fall in the ambit of limit as specified in Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule framed there under in respect of Corporate Social Responsibility. However, the
directors of the Company, in their personnel capacity, are engaged in philanthropy activities and
participating for cause of upliftment of the society.
14. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review as stipulated under
Regulation 34(2)(e) of the Listing Regulations is presented in a separate section and forming part of
this Report.
15. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As your Company''s Paid-up Equity Share Capital and Net Worth does not exceed Rs.10 Crores and Rs.25
Crores respectively, Corporate Governance provision as specified in regulations 17, 17A,18, 19, 20,
21,22, 23, 24, 24A, 25, 26, 27 and clauses (b) to (i) and (t)of sub-regulation (2) of regulation 46 and
para-C, D and E of Schedule V shall not apply to the Company.
16. VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Your Company has in place Whistle Blower Policy ("the Policy"), to provide a formal mechanism to
its directors and employees for communicating instances of breach of any statute, actual or suspected
fraud on the accounting policies and procedures adopted for any area or item, acts resulting in financial
loss or loss of reputation, leakage of information in the nature of Unpublished Price Sensitive
Information (UPSI), misuse of office, suspected/actual fraud and criminal offences. The Policy
provides for a mechanism to report such concerns to the Chairman of the Audit Committee through
specified channels. The frame work of the Policy strives to foster responsible and secure whistle
blowing. In terms of the Policy of the Company, no employee including directors of the Company has
been denied access to the chairman of Audit Committee of the Board. During the year under review,
no concern from any whistle blower has been received by the Company. The whistle blower policy is
available at the linkhttps://www.abcgas.co.in/companv-policies/
17. STATEMENT ON RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Risk assessment and management are critical to ensure long-term sustainability of the business. The
Company, has in place, a strong risk management framework with regular appraisal by the top
management. The Board of Directors reviews the Company''s business risks and formulates strategies
to mitigate those risks. The Senior Management team, led by the Whole Time Director, is responsible
to proactively manage risks with appropriate mitigation measures and implementation thereof.
18. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
Pursuant to provision of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has not made
investment or given any loan to any person or body corporate or not given any guarantees or
provided security in connection with a loan to any other body corporate or person.
19. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
The particulars of contract or arrangements or transactions entered into by the Company with related
parties, which falls under the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013,
though that transactions are on armâs length basis, forms part of this report in Form No. AOC-2 is
annexed as an Annexure-1 to this report.
During the year, the Company had not entered into any contract/arrangement/transaction with
related parties which could be considered material in accordance with provision of listing regulations
and the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions.
The statement showing the disclosure of transactions with related parties in compliance with
applicable provision of IND AS, the details of the same are provided in note no. 27 of the Standalone
Financial Statement. All related party transactions were placed before the Audit Committee and the
Board for approval.
The Policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing with related party transactions as
approved by the Board is available at the link:https://www.abcgas.co.in/company-policies/
20. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The Company has in place adequate standards, processes and structures to implement internal
financial controls with reference to financial statements. Internal control systems comprising of
policies and procedures are designed to ensure sound management of your Company''s operations,
safekeeping of its assets, optimal utilizations of resources, reliability of its financial information and
compliance.
Systems and procedures are periodically reviewed to keep pace with the growing size and
complexity of your company''s operation.
21. LISTING REGULATIONS, 2015
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on BSE Limited (BSE). The Company has paid its Annual
Listing Fees to the stock exchanges for the Financial Year 2023-24.
The Company has formulated following Policies as required under the Listing Regulations, the details
of which are as under:
1. "Documents Preservation & Archival Policy" as per Regulation 9 and Regulation 30 which
may be viewed at https://www.abcgas.co.in/company-policies/
2. "Policy for determining Materiality of events/information" as per Regulation 30 which may be
viewed at https://www.abcgas.co.in/company-policies/
22. AUDITORS
(a) Statutory Auditor
M/s. |hunjhunwala Jain & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, were appointed as Statutory
Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 years from the conclusion of 40th Annual General Meeting
till the conclusion of the 45th Annual General Meeting of the Company. Your Company has received
necessary confirmation from them stating that they satisfy the criteria provided under section 141 of
the Companies Act, 2013.
The report of the Statutory Auditor forms part of the Annual Report. The said report does not contain
any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer except mentioned below:
a) The company is holding inventory of Products made of metals since long having carrying amount of
Rs.27.38 Lakhs as on balance sheet date and no major movement in inventory were there during the
year under consideration. We are unable to verify the market value of the said inventory. However, as per
the management these products are marketable and the market value of the same is higher than the
carrying amount as on the balance sheet date.
Comment by the Board:
The management has tried its best efforts to sell these items at market value during the year 2023 24.
After closure of the financial year 2023 24, the same have been sold out at the best possible reliazable
value.
b) The company had sold immovable Property amounting to Rs.98.26 Lakhs which was held as investments
to one of the directors without obtaining prior approval of shareholders, audit committee etc. as
required under section 188 of the Companies act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulation 23.
Comment by the Board:
The Management of the Company assures the good compliance. The subject assets were held as
Investment in the books of accounts of the Company. Pursuant to provisions of Companies Act 2013, Sale
of Investments does not require any approval of members of the Company. The Board has obtained
approval from the Board of Directors in their Board Meeting and have also obtained prior approval in the
audit committee of the Board.
c) The Company have not appointed Internal Auditor as required under Section 138 of the Companies Act,
2013.
Comment by the Board:
The company has appointed M/s. A H Mandaliya & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN-
1467205W) as an Internal Auditors w. e. f. 20th January, 2024. The outcome of Board Meeting was
given to BSE Limited on the same date.
d) The company had not appointed managing director or Chief Executive Officer or manager or a whole¬
time director from March 30,2024 onwards as required under section 203 of the Companies act, 2013.
Comment by the Board:
Since the Whole Time Director of the Company resigned on 30.03.2024, the Board of Directors were
looking to appoint proper candidate for the post of Whole Time Director. After the closure of the year,
the Board of Directors have appointed. Mr. Nikhil Savaliya as the Professional Executive Director of
the Company w. e. f. 02nd September 2024.
e) The company had not appointed Company Secretary from April 1,2023 to October31,2023 as required under
section 203 of the Companies act, 2013.
Comment by the Board:
During the said period company was finding the suitable candidate which matches the work portfolio
of the company. The Board appointed Ms. Padma Tapariya as the Company Secretary and Compliance
officer of the Company w. e. f. 01.11.2023.
f) The company had not appointed Chief Financial Officer from March 30, 2024 onwards as required under
section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013
Comment by the Board:
The former Financial officer of the Company Mr. Manohar resigned as Chief Financial officer of the
Company w. e. f. 30.03.2024. The Board of Directors appointed Ms. Dipanshi Lunagariya, Chartered
Accountant as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company w. e. f 15.05.2024
g) The company have not published its notices/advertisements in newspaper as required by SEBI (LODR)
Regulation 47.
Comment by the Board:-
The Board always ensures to publish the advertisement of notices and financial results from time to
time. It was inadvertently missed out to publish the advertisement couple of times. The Board assure
to remain compliant from now onwards in this regard.
(b) Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment
and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company had appointed Ms. Bhumika
Ranpura, Practicing Company Secretaries, as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company to undertake
Secretarial Audit for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. The Secretarial Audit Report for the
financial year ended March 31, 2024 is annexed herewith and marked as ''Annexure-2'' to this Report.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR''S OBSERVATIONS & COMMENTS FROM BOARD:
(a) The Company has not appointed Internal Auditor as required under section 138 of the Companies
Act, 2013
Comment by the Board:
The company has appointed M/s. A H Mandaliya & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN-
1467205W) as an Internal Auditors w. e. f. 20th January, 2024. The outcome of Board Meeting was
given to BSE Limited on the same date.
23. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS
During the year under review, the Auditors of the Company have not reported to the Audit Committee,
under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, any instances of fraud committed against the
Company by its Officers or Employees, the details of which would need to be mentioned in the Board''s
Report.
24. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There were no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company,
which has occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company, i.e. March 31, 2024 till the
date of this Directors'' Report. However, the Board of Directors of the Company have approved and
proposed the following for approval of the members in this Annual General Meeting
- Change main line of business of the Company
- Change in Name of the Company
- Change of Registered office of the Company from the state of Maharashtra to the State of Gujarat.
25. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS
There were no other significant and material orders passed by the regulators/ courts/ tribunals,
which may impact the going concern status and the Company''s operations in future.
26. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
(a) The ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the median employee''s remuneration and other
details in terms of sub-section 12 of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, are as under:
1. the Ratio of the Remuneration of each Director to the median employee''s remuneration, the
percentage increase in remuneration of each director, Chief Financial Officer, Chief
Executive Officer, Company Secretary or Manager, if any, in the financial year.
During the year 2023-24, the Company has not paid remuneration in excess of the prescribed limits under the
provisions of Companies Act 2013 and rules framed thereunder.
2. The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year and
number of permanent employees on the rolls of the Company
|
Median remuneration of all the employees of the Company for the |
2.15 Lakhs |
|
Percentage increase in the median remuneration of the |
Nil |
|
employees in the Financial year 2023-24 |
|
|
Number of permanent employees on the rolls of the Company |
4 |
|
as on 31st March 2024 |
3. Average percentile increase made in the salaries of employees other than the managerial
personnel in the last financial year and its comparison with the percentile increase in the
managerial remuneration and justification thereof:
The Company has not paid any managerial remuneration and only paid salary to Company
Secretary of the Company, therefore average percentile increase could not be provided.
4. Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the Company:
The Remuneration is paid as per the remuneration policy of the Company.
(b) In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement
showing the names and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the
limits set out in the said rules is provided in a separate annexure forming part of this Report. Having
regard to the provisions of the first proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Annual Report excluding
the aforesaid information is being sent to the Members of the Company. In terms of Section 136, the
said annexure is open for inspection by the members through electronic mode. Any member
interested in obtaining such information may address their email to cs@abcgas.co.in.
The disclosures to be made under Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8
(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 by the Company are as under:
Though business operation of the Company is not energy-intensive, the Company, being a
responsible corporate citizen, makes conscious efforts to reduce its energy consumption.
Some of the measures undertaken by the Company on a continuous basis, including during
the year, are listed below:
a) Use of LED Lights at office spaces.
b) Rationalization of usage of electricity and electrical equipment air conditioning system,
office illumination, beverage dispensers, desktops.
c) Regular monitoring of temperature inside the buildings and controlling the air¬
conditioning system.
d) Planned Preventive Maintenance schedule put in place for electromechanical
equipment.
e) Usage of energy efficient illumination fixtures.
The business operations of the Company are not energy-intensive, hence apart from steps
mentioned above no other steps taken.
There is no capital investment on energy conservation equipment during the year under
review.
The IT team of the Company evaluate technology developments on a continuous basis and keep
the organization updated. The Company has been benefited immensely by usage of Indigenous
Technology for business operation of the Company. The Company has not imported any
technology during last three years from the beginning of the financial year. The Company has not
incurred any expenditure on Research and Development during the year under review.
The foreign exchange earnings and outgo, during the year, is as under:
Foreign Exchange Earnings
|
Sr. No. |
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
|
1 |
N.A. |
- |
- |
|
Sr. No. |
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
|
1. |
N.A. |
- |
- |
Pursuant to sub-section 3(a) of Section 134 and sub-section (3) of Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the copy ofAnnual
Return of the Company as on March 31, 2024 is available on the Company''s website and can be accessed
at https://www.abcgas.co.in/
The Company has complied with the Secretarial Standards on Meeting of the Board of Directors (SS-
1) and General Meetings (SS-2) specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
Maintenance of cost records as prescribed by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of Section
148 of the Companies Act 2013 is not applicable to the Company.
Your Company is fully committed to uphold and maintain the dignity of women working in the
Company and has zero tolerance towards any actions which may fall under the ambit of sexual
harassment at workplace. Since, the Company has less than Ten Employees constitution of Internal
Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 is not applicable. Further, during the year the Company has not
received any case related to sexual harassment.
The policy framed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 read with Rules framed thereunder may be viewed at
https://www.abcgas.co.in/company-policies/
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following matters as there
were no transactions on these matters during the year under review:
¦ Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors of the Company receive any
remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries.
¦ Issue of debentures/bonds/warrants/any other convertible securities.
¦ Issue of shares under ESOP scheme
¦ Scheme of provision of money for the purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the
benefit of employees.
¦ Instance ofone-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
¦ Application or proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
33. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors take the opportunity to express our deep sense of gratitude to all users, vendors,
government and non-governmental agencies and bankers for their continued support in Company''s
growth and look forward to their continued support in the future.
Your Directors would also like to express their gratitude to the shareholders for reposing unstinted
trust and confidence in the management of the Company.
By order of the Board of Directors Date: 03.09.2024
For, ABC Gas (International) Limited Place: Mumbai
Sd/-
Viral Ranpura
Director
DIN: 07177208
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Thirty Fifth Annual
Report of your company together with the Audited Statements of Accounts
for the year ended 31st March, 2015.
Financial summary or highlights/Performance of the Company (Standalone)
(Rs. In Lacs)
Particulars Standalone Standalone
Particulars 2014-2015 2013-14
Total Income 451.81 296.19
Total Expenditure 436.59 276.11
Profit/(Loss) before taxation 17.10 20.49
Provisions for tax 1.48 4.59
Profit/(Loss) after taxation 15.52 15.90
Balance carried forward to Balance Sheet 15.52 15.90
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY'S WORKING DURING THE YEAR/STATE OF
COMPANY'S AFFAIR
During the year under review, the Company earned a total revenue of
Rs.4,51,81,302/- against Rs. 2,96,19,107/- of the previous year. The
net profit after tax incurred by the Company for the year under review
has been Rs. 15,51,965/- against the profit after tax of Rs.
15,90,124/- achieved by the Company for the previous year.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company.
DIVIDEND
In view of inadequate profits, your Directors are unable to declare any
dividend for the year ended 31st March 2015.
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.
SHARE CAPITAL:
Presently, the Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 1,98,00,000/-
divided into 19,80,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Your company complies with the provisions laid down in Corporate
Governance laws. It believes in and practices good corporate
governance. The Company maintains transparency and also enhances
corporate accountability. Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement with the stock exchanges, the following forms part of this
Annual Report:
1. Declaration regarding compliance of Code of Conduct by Board
Members and Senior Management Personnel;
2. Management Discussion and Analysis;
3. Report on the Corporate Governance and
4. Auditors Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of
Corporate Governance.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES:
During the period under review, the provisions of CSR is not applicable
to the Company. Hence, your directors have not constituted the
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:
The Company does not have any subsidiary company.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
The Company has not given any loans, guarantees or made any investments
under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the financial year
2014-2015.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:
The information on conservation of energy and technology absorption and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo as required under section 134(3)(m)
of the Companies Act, 2013 are as under;
A. Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption:
The Company operations do not account for substantial energy
consumption. However, the Company is taking all possible measures to
conserve energy. As an ongoing process, the following measures are
undertaken.
(a) Conservation of energy measures taken:
The Board of Directors has taken following steps to conserve the
energy:
* Switching off lights, A/C and computers whenever not used.
* Power utilization on all computers, pantry and cabins.
* Planning to replace lights with low energy consumption units.
* The Board is considering the option of using solar energy resources.
* Controlled the energy consumption by optimizing the temperature
inside the office premises is the major contributor for the energy
conservation for the stores.
* Optimized lighting consumption by strictly controlling the operating
hours as per the usage pattern.
Impact:
After constant monitoring and effective utilization, the company's
electricity bill has shown reduction. The board is constantly taking
initiatives and steps to reduce the bills and is optimist for a
favorable output. The Board is also using energy saver equipments.
(b) Technology absorption measures:
(i) The efforts made towards Technology The Company is searching for
Absorption the advance technology which
can be used in the Company's
premises.
(ii) the benefits derived like The benefits
product improvement, cost will be seen in future.
reduction, product development or
import substitution
(iii) in case of imported technology
(imported during the last three
years reckoned from the beginning of
the financial year)- -
(a) the details of technology imported -
(b) the year of import; -
(c) whether the technology been fully
absorbed -
(d) if not fully absorbed, areas where absorption - has not taken
place, and the reasons thereof
(iv) the expenditure incurred on Research and Development -
B. Foreign Exchange Earnings And Outgo
There were no foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the year under
review.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES:
The Company does not have any employees drawing remuneration in excess
of the limits specified in Section 197(12) read with Rule 5 of
(Appointment and remuneration of managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
CONTRACTS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
There were no contracts or arrangements entered into by the company in
accordance with provisions of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013.
There were no materially significant transactions with Related Parties
during the financial year 2014-15. Suitable disclosures as required
under AS-18 have been made in the Notes to the financial statements.
The policy on Related Party Transactions was approved by the Board of
Directors. None of the Directors has any pecuniary relationships or
transactions vis-a-vis the Company.
RISK POLICY:
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company has in place a robust
business Risk Management framework to identify and evaluate business
risks and opportunities. At present, the Company has not identified any
element of risk which may threaten its existence.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size
of its operations. Internal control systems comprising of policies and
procedures are designed to ensure sound management of your Company's
operations, safekeeping of its assets, optimal utilizations of
resources, reliability of its financial information and compliance.
Systems and procedures are periodically reviewed to keep pace with the
growing size and complexity of your company's operation.
DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
To the best of our knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations obtained by us, your Directors make the
following statements in terms of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies
Act, 2013:
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
b. The directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or
loss of the Company for the period.
c. The directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
d. The directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
e. 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.
f. 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.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
The Board of Directors had appointed Mrs. Neelam Shorewala (DIN:
01637681) as anAdditional Woman Director in the category of
Non-Executive Director with effect from 30th March, 2015.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr.
Rohith Shorewala (DIN: 01650221) retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM
and being eligible offers himself for reappointment.
Mr. Rohith Shorewala is not disqualified from being appointed as a
Director as specified in terms of Section 164 of the Companies Act,
2013.
Brief profile of Mr. Rohith Shorewala and Mrs. Neelam Shorewala, who
are to be re-appointed, as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement are furnished in the Notice of the ensuing AGM. The Board of
Directors of your Company recommends the re-appointment of Mr. Rohith
Shorewala and Mrs. Neelam Shorewala at the ensuing AGM.
MEETINGS
The Board of Directors of your Company met 7 Times during the year to
carry the various matters. The Meetings were convened on 30/05/2014,
11/08/2014, 26/08/2014, 30/09/2014 12/11/2014, 12/02/2015 and
30/03/2015 respectively and further details of which are given in the
Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
DECLARATION BY AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS -
The Company has received declaration by all Independent Director(s)
that they meet the criteria of independence as provided in sub-section
(6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement.
BOARD EVALUATION -
The Board of Directors has made the formal annual evaluation of its own
performance and that of its committees and individual directors and
found it to be satisfactory.
POLICY ON APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND KMP AND
REMUNERATION POLICY -
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee adopted the Remuneration Policy, which inter-alia includes
policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel, Senior Management Personnel and their remuneration. The
Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE -
The composition and terms of reference of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee has been furnished in the Corporate Governance
Report forming a part of this Annual Report.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION CFO
Mr. Manohar Shetage, CFO w.e.f 30th September, 2014
CFO
Period of Appointment No period is fixed
Salary Grade 2,23,500 p.a
Allowances Nil
Perquisites Nil
Retrial Benefits Nil
Performance Bonus Nil
Sign-on Amount Nil
Deferred Bonus Nil
Minimum Remuneration Nil
Notice Period & Severance Fees N.A.
Other N.A.
STAKEHOLDERS' RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
The composition and terms of reference of the Stakeholders'
Relationship Committee has been furnished in the Corporate Governance
Report forming a part of this Annual Report.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In terms of the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, Mr. Satish S.
Shorewala, Manging Director, Mr. Rohith Shorewala - Whole Time Director
and Mr. Manohar Shetage, Chief Financial Officer are the Key Managerial
Personnel of your Company.
AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The Audit Committee comprises of Mr. C. P Singhania serves as the
Chairman of the Committee and Mr. Satish Shorewala and Dr. Paras Gandhi
are other members. The terms of reference of the Audit Committee has
been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming a part of
this Annual Report. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee
during the year were accepted by the Board.
VIGIL MECHANISM:
The Company has a vigil mechanism and Whistle Blower Policy in terms of
Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and revised Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement to deal with instance of fraud and mismanagement, if
any, and to report concerns about unethical behavior, wrongful conduct
and violation of the Company's code of conduct or ethics policy. The
details of the said Policy are explained in the Corporate Governance
Report.
AUDITORS:
Statutory Auditors-
At the Annual General Meeting held on 30th September, 2014, M/s.
Bhuwania & Agarwal Associates, Chartered Accountants, were appointed as
statutory auditors of the Company to hold office till the conclusion of
the Annual General Meeting to be held in the financial year 2017. In
terms of the first proviso to Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013,
the appointment of the auditors shall be placed for ratification at
every Annual General Meeting. Accordingly, the appointment of M/s
Bhuwania & Agarwal Associates, Chartered Accountants, as statutory
auditors of the Company, is placed for ratification by the
shareholders. In this regard, the Company has received a certificate
from the auditors to the effect that if their ratification is
confirmed, it would be in accordance with the provisions of Section 141
of the Companies Act, 2013.
STATUTORY AUDITORS' OBSERVATIONS:
The notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditors' Report
are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The
Auditors Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or
adverse remark.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS:
In terms of the provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 the Board has appointed M/s. Anish Gupta &
Associates, Company Secretaries, Mumbai as Secretarial Auditor for
conducting Secretarial Audit of your Company for the financial year
31.3.2015. The report of the Secretarial Auditor is annexed herewith as
"Annexure [A]"
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS' OBSERVATIONS & COMMENTS FROM BOARD:
1. The Company has not appointed Company Secretary as KMP under
section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Compliance Officer as per
Listing Agreement: The Company will ensure the compliances.
2. The Company has not updated its websites with results, shareholding
patterns, annual report and policies and other information as required
under the Companies Act and the Listing Agreement: The Company will
ensure the compliances.
3. The Company has refundable application money unpaid for more than 7
years and is yet to be transferred to Investor Education and Protection
Fund: The Company will ensure the compliances.
4. There are delays and non-submission of forms as required under the
Companies Act, 2013 with the Registrar of Companies: The Company will
ensure the compliances.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN:
In terms of the provisions of Section 92 (3) of the Act read with the
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an extract of
the Annual Return of your Company for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2015 is given in "Annexure B".
OTHER DICLOSURES
* There were no material changes and commitments affecting the
financial position of your Company between end of the financial year
and the date of this report.
* Your Company has not issued any shares with differential voting.
* There was no revision in the financial statements.
* Your Company has not issued any sweat equity shares.
* During the year your Company has not received any complaints under
the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition
and Redressal) Act, 2013.
DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,
PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company is committed to provide a safe & conducive work environment
to its employees. Though the Company is not required to adopt the
policy, however it ensures the safety of its women employees at
workplace. During the year under review, no case of sexual harassment
was reported.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider
Trading with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors
and designated employees of the Company. The Code requires
pre-clearance for dealing in the Company's shares and prohibits the
purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated
employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive
information in relation to the Company and during the period when the
Trading Window is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation
of the Code.
All Board Directors and the designated employees have confirmed
compliance with the Code.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors wishes to express their deep sense of
appreciation and gratitude to all Employees, Bankers and Clients for
their assistance, support and co-operation extended by them. In the
end, the Directors, wish to sincerely thank all shareholders for their
continued support.
By order of the Board
For ABC Gas (International) Ltd.
S.P. Shorewala
Date:-12.08.2015 Chaiman
Place:-Mumbai DIN:-00088077
Registered Office:
1 Mahesh Villa, B.G. Kher Road,
Worli, Mumbai - 400 018
Mar 31, 2012
To, The Members
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Thirty Second Annual
Report of your company together with the Audited Statements of Accounts
for the year ended 31 st March, 2012.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Particulars (Rs. In Lacs) (Rs. In Lacs)
31.033012 31.03.2011
Income 6922.16 240336
Expenditure 6893.45 2384.72
Profit /(Loss) for the year
Before Tax 28.71 18.77
Less: Provision for Income Tax 7.35 4.68
Profrtfloss) brought forward (35.14) (49.77)
Transfer to Balance Sheet (13.25) (35.15)
DIVIDEND
In view of inadequate profits, your Directors are unable to declare any
dividend for the year ended 31st March 2012.
OPERATIONS & CURRENT YEAR PROSPECTS
During the year your company undertook installation of Reticulated Gas
System at various sites. Having gained in experience for providing MEP
services, your company is now bidding for various projects in plumbing,
firefighting, Electrical & HUAC. Your Company is also exploring the
possibility of manufacturing various gas related products & have had
discussions with several European companies for possible Joint
Ventures.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The company has not taken any fixed deposits within the meaning of
Section 58A of the Act from public during the year.
PREFERENTIAL ALLOTMENT
The Company in the Annual General Meeting held on 30.11.2012 has
approved the issue of 30,20,000 convertible warrants under Section 81(1
A). However due to adverse marketing condition and slow down of global
market, the board decided to withdraw the proposed issue of warrants.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provision of the Companies Act, 1956 Mr. Satish
S. Shorewala and Mr. Rohith S. Shorewala, Directors, retire by rotation
at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer
themselves for reappointment.
AUDITORS & AUDITORS REMARKS
The Auditors M/s. Bhuwania & Agrawal Associates, Chartered Accountants,
Mumbai 400 002 hold the office until the conclusion of ensuing Annual
General Meeting. Your company has received the consent of auditors to
be re-appointed as the auditor of the company, if made.
Remarks of the Auditor in the Auditor report are self explanatory in
nature and need no further clarification.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Compliance Certificate required u/s 383 A of the Companies Act, 1956
has been obtained from M/s Anish Gupta & Associates, Practicing Company
Secretary & is forming part of the Balance Sheet.
CUSTODIAN AMD SHARE TRANSFER AGENT
Pursuant to the notification of the SEBI and stock exchange, the
company has appointed M/s Sharex (India) Private Limited, 17/B, Dena
Bank Building, 2nd Floor, Homiman Circle, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001, as
its custodian for dematerialization of shares and transfer of shares.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As required by clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchange, a Management Discussion and Analysis Report are appended.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate report on the Corporate Governance and Management Discussion
& Analysis is attached as a part of the Annual Report. The Auditors'
Certificate regarding compliance of the conditions of Corporate
Governance is also annexed.
STATUTORY INFORMATION
Particulars of Employees
The relations remain cordial throughout the year between employees and
the management The information as required by provisions of section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the companies (Particular
of employees) amendments rules, 1988 is NIL.
Particulars under Section 217 (1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956
A Statement pursuant to 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 forms part of this report, as Annexure.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your Directors
subscribe to the 'Directors Responsibility Statement' and confirm
that:-
i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed, along with proper explanation relating to
material departures.
ii) The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent, so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company, at the end of the financial year and of the profit or
loss of the company, for that period.
iii) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care of the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Act, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
iv) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
AGKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors wishes to express their deep sense of
appreciation and gratitude to all Employees, Bankers and Clients for
their assistance, support and co-operation extended by them. In the
end, the Directors, wish to sincerely thank all shareholders for their
continued support.
By order of the Board
For ABC Gas (International) Ltd.
S.P. Shorewala
Mumbai: 01.09.2012 CHAIRMAN
Registered Office;
1 Mahesh vata,"
Worli, Mumbai -400 018
Mar 31, 2011
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Thirty First Annual
Report of your company together with the Audited Statements of Accounts
for the year ended 31st March 2011.
Financial Results
(Rs. In Lacs)
Particular 31.3.2011 31.3.2010
Income 2394.16 1364.71
Expenditure .2372.94 1354.96
Profit /( Loss ) for the year
before Tax 21.23 9.75
Less : Provision for Income Tax 4.68 2.70
Profit(loss) brought forward 16.54 6.53
Transfer to Balance Sheet (35.15) (49.77)
DIVIDEND
In view of inadequate profits, Your Directors are unable to declare any
dividends for the year ended 31st March 2011
OPERATIONS & CURRENT YEAR PROSPECTS
During the year your company undertook installation of Reticulated Gas
System at various sites. Having gained in experience for providing MEP
services, your company is now bidding for various projects in plumbing,
firefighting. Electrical & HUAC. Your Company is also exploring the
possibility of manufacturing various gas related products & have had
discussions with several European companies for possible Joint Ventures
FIXED DEPOSITS
The company has not taken any fixed deposits within the meaning of
Section 58A of the Act from public during the year.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provision of the Companies Act, 1956 Mr. S. P.
Shorewala and Mr. Chandraprakash Keshardeo Singhania, Directors, retire
by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible
offer themselves for reappointment.
EXTENSION FOR AGM
During the year the Company has extended the AGM date and the company
has also obtain the approval of Registrar of Companies to hold the AGM
upto 30/11/2011.
AUDITORS
The Auditors M/s. Bhuwania & Agrawal Associates, Chartered Accountants,
Mumbai 400 002 hold the office until the conclusion of ensuing Annual
General Meeting. Your company has received the consent of auditor to be
re- appointed as the auditor of the company, if made.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Compliance Certificate required u/s 383A of the Companies Act, 1956 has
obtained from a Practicing Company Secretary & is forming part of the
Balance Sheet
CUSTODIAN AND SHARE TRANSFER AGENT
Pursuant to the notification of the SEBI and stock exchange, the
company has appointed M/s Sharex (India) Private Limited, 17/B, Dena
Bank Building,.2nd Floor, Horniman Circle, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001, as
its custodian for dematerialization of shares and transfer of shares.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:
As required by clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchange, a Management Discussion and Analysis Report are appended.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company though not yet mandatory require complying with the
provisions laid down in the Listing Agreement on corporate governance,
has adhered to strict levels of corporate governance and management.
STATUTORY INFORMATION Particulars of Employees
The relations remain cordial throughout the year between employees and
the management The information as required by provisions of section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the companies (Particular
of employees) amendments rules, 1988 is NIL.
Particulars under Section 217 (1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956
The information regarding conservation of energy, technology
Absorption, Adoption and innovation, the information required 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, is NIL
The Company has earned or used foreign exchange earnings/outgoings
during the year as under Foreign Exchanges Earning Rs. Nil
Foreign Exchange Outgo Rs. 1.19 lacs
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your Directors
subscribe to the 'Directors Responsibility Statement' and confirm
that:-
i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed, along with proper explanation relating to
material departures.
ii) The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent, so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company, at the end of the financial year and of the profit or
loss of the company, for that period.
iii) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care of the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Act, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
iv) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors wishes to express their deep sense of
appreciation and gratitude to all Employees, Bankers and Clients for
their assistance, support and co-operation extended by them. In the
end. the Directors, wish to sincerely thank all shareholders for their
continued support.
By order of the Board
for ABC Gas (International) LTD.
S.P.SHOREWALA
Chairman
Place :- Mumbai,
Date :- 22.10.2011
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Thirtieth Annual Report
of your company together with the Audited Statements of Accounts for
the year ended 31st March 2010.
Financial Results
(Rs. In Lacs) (Rs. In Lacs)
Particular 31.3.2010 31.3.2009
Income 1364.71 303.23
Expenditure 1354.96 302.47
Profit /(Loss) for the year
before Tax 9.75 0.76
Less: Provision for Tax 2.70 0.55
Profit(losS) brought forward 6.53 1.20
Transfer to Balance Sheet (49.77) (56.30)
DIVIDEND
In view of inadequate profits, Your Directors are unable to declare any
dividends for the year ended 31st March 2010
OPERATIONS & CURRENT YEAR PROSPECTS
During the year your company undertook installation of Reticulated Gas
System at various sites. Having gained in experience for providing MEP
services your company is now bidding for various projects in plumbing,
firefighting. Electrical & HUAC. Your Company is also exploring the
possibility of manufacturing various gas related products & have had
discussions with several European companies for possible Joint Ventures
FIXED DEPOSITS
The company has not taken any fixed deposits within the meaning of
Section 58A of the Act from public during the year.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provision of the Companies Act, 1956 Mr. Paras
Gandhi and Mr. A.S. Ganeriwal, Directors, retire by rotation at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer themselves for
reappointment.
Pursuant to the Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Articles
of Association of the Company Mr. Rohit Shorewala was appointed as an
additional director w.e.f. 30th September, 2009.
His term of office expires on the forthcoming Annual General Meeting
and pursuant to the provisions of section 257 of the Act, the
additional director needs to be reappointed through an ordinary
resolution in the Annual General Meeting. The Board recommends the
appointment for shareholders approval.
AUDITORS
The Auditors M/s. Bhuwania & Agrawal Associates, Chartered Accountants,
Mumbai 400 002 hold the office until the conclusion of ensuing Annual
General Meeting. Your company has received the consent of auditor to be
re-appointed as the auditor of the company, if made.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Compliance Certificate required u/s 383A of the Companies Act, 1956 has
obtained from a Practicing Company Secretary & is form part of the
Balance Sheet.
CUSTODIAN AND SHARE TRANSFER AGENT
Pursuant to the notification of the SEBI and stock exchange, the
company has appointed M/s Sharex (India) Private Limited, 17/B, Dena
Bank Building, 2nd Floor, Horniman Circle, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001, as
its custodian for demateri- alization of shares and transfer of shares.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company though not yet mandatory require complying with the
provisions laid down in the Listing Agreement on corporate governance,
has adhered to strict levels of corporate governance and management.
STATUTORY INFORMATION
Particulars of Employees
The relations remain cordial throughout the year between employees and
the management The information as re- quired by provisions of section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the companies (Particular
of employees) amendments rules, 1988 is reported to be NIL.
Particulars under Section 217 (1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956
The information regarding conservation of energy, Technology
Absorption, Adoption and innovation, the information required 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, is reported to be NIL The Company has earned or used foreign
exchange earnings/outgoings during the year as under
Foreign Exchanges Earning Rs. Nil
Foreign Exchange Outgo Rs. 23.34 lacs
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your Directors
subscribe to the "Directors Responsibility Statement and confirm
that:-
i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed, along with proper explanation relating to
material departures.
ii) The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent, so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company, at the end of the financial year and of the profit or
loss of the company, for that period.
iii) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care of the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accor- dance with the
provisions of the Act, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
iv) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors wishes to express their deep sense of
appreciation and gratitude to all Employees, Bankers and Clients for
their assistance, support and co-operation extended by them. In the end
the Directors, wish to sincerely thank all shareholders for their
continued support.
By order of the Board
for ABC Gas (International) LTD.
S.P. SHOREWALA
Chairman
Place:- Mumbai,
Date :- 01.09.2010
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