To,
The Members,
Bonlon Industries Limited
Your directors are pleased to present the 27th Directors
Report of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company's performance during the financial year ended March
31, 2024 as compared to the previous financial year is summarized as below:
PARTICULARS |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Revenue |
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|
Revenue from operations |
43148.60 |
51103.88 |
Other Income |
8.74 |
147.87 |
Total Income |
43157.34 |
51251.75 |
Expenditure |
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Cost of Raw Material Consumed |
7469.79 |
5449.71 |
Purchase of Stock in Trade |
35345.53 |
44669.12 |
Change in Inventories |
(1195.24) |
(31.31) |
Employee Benefit Expenses |
202.21 |
122.70 |
Finance Cost |
132.72 |
67.70 |
Depreciation |
177.88 |
147.95 |
Other Expenses |
713.22 |
604.42 |
Total Expenses |
42846.11 |
51030.28 |
Profit Before Tax |
311.23 |
221.46 |
Less: Tax |
78.35 |
53.02 |
Net Profit |
232.88 |
168.45 |
Earning per equity share (Face Value of '10
each) |
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|
-Basic |
1.64 |
1.19 |
-Diluted |
1.64 |
1.19 |
2. NATURE OF BUSINESS
The business of our Company is broadly categorized into the following
segments:
Metal: Our Company had been carrying on such business since their
inception and therefore it is the primary segment of our business. Our Company caters its
clients through products such as wire rods, wires, cathode and ingots made up from metals
like copper, aluminum, lead and zinc. Our business operations in this segment include both
manufacturing and trading activities. Manufacturing is mainly done for the copper wire
rods and wires and the rests of the products we deal in are traded by us.
Trading: The Company trades the metal products not only in
India but do the import and export also and trades on MCX as well. The Company deals in
Copper, Aluminum, Zinc and Nickel etc. on the MCX Platform.
Manufacturing: The Company is mainly into the manufacturing of
Plastic Insulated Power Cables. Manufacturing plant of the Company is located at E-424,
RIICO Industrial Area, Chopanki, Bhiwadi, Dist. Alwar, Rajasthan- 301019.
This plant is installed in a premises of 4000 Sq. meter. The Company
manufactures Armoured and Un-armoured Plastic Insulated Power Cables in various sizes. The
Company supplies these cables to buyers in India and also export outside the India,
majorly in United Arab Emirates and Nigeria.
Hotel: The Company has now sub-let the hotel unit.
There was no change in business activities of the Company during the
F.Y. 2023-24.
3. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW
The Company's total revenue stood at Rs. 43148.60 Lakhs as at 31st
March, 2024 as compared to Rs. 51,103.88 Lakhs as at 31st March, 2023.
Your directors hoping the good business performance in the coming
years.
4. FUTURE PROSPECTUS
Despite stiff competition in market, the buyers show preference to your
company's product for its quality and timely delivery and hence your Directors are
confident of achieving better working results in the coming years.
5. RESERVES & SURPLUS
The Company's Reserve & Surplus in the year 2024 is Rs.
6479.17 Lakhs as compared to the previous year it was Rs. 6246.29 Lakhs.
No Profit transferred to any specific reserve created but transferred
to general reserves.
6. DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend on the Share
Capital of the Company for the period ended 31st March 2024 considering the current cash
flow position of the Company and future funds requirement for growth of business.
7. DEPOSITS
During the year under review, your Company did not accept any deposits
in terms of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of
Deposit) Rules, 2014.
8. LISTING ON STOCK EXCHANGES
Presently, your Company is listed in BSE Limited only. The annual
listing fees for the financial year 2024-25 to BSE Limited has been paid.
9. CASH FLOW STATEMENT:
In conformity with the provisions of Regulation 34(2)(C) of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and requirements of
Companies Act the Cash flow Statement for the year ended 31.03.2024 is forming a part of
Annual Report.
10. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE
FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL
YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
No material changes and commitments which could affect the
Company's financial position have occurred between the end of the financial year of
the Company and the date of this report.
11. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENT WITH RELATED PARTIES
All transactions of the Company with Related Parties are in the
ordinary course of business and at arm's length. Information about the transactions
with Related Parties is given in the notes to the Financial Statements which forms a part
of this Annual Report.
The Board of Directors of the Company has sought the approval of
Shareholders in ensuing Annual General Meeting for material related party transactions
with following related parties during the period from conclusion of this 27th
Annual General Meeting to the conclusion of 28th Annual General Meeting to be
held in year 2025:
i) Asier Metals Private Limited
ii) B.C. Power Controls Limited
iii) Bon Lon Private Limited
iv) Bon-Lon Securities Limited
v) Harshit Finvest Private Limited
Form AOC - 2 pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3) (h) of the
Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8 (2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is given
as Annexure- I to this Directors' Report.
12. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments as on 31st March, 2024
are given in the Notes to the financial statement.
13. DISCLOSURE RELATING TO EQUITY SHARES WITH DIFFERENTIAL RIGHTS
The Company has not issued any equity shares with differential rights
during the year under review and hence no information as per provisions of Rule 4(4) of
the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 has been furnished.
14. DISCLOSURE RELATING TO SWEAT EQUITY SHARE
The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the year
under review and hence no information as per provisions of Rule 8(13) of the Companies
(Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 has been furnished.
15. DISCLOSURE RELATING TO EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME AND EMPLOYEE
STOCK PURCHASE SCHEME
The Company has not issued any employee stock option scheme and
employee stock purchase scheme and hence no information as provisions of Rule 12(9) of the
Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 and SEBI (Employee Share Based
Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014, has been furnished.
16. DISCLOSURES IN RESPECT OF VOTING RIGHTS NOT DIRECTLY EXERCISED
BY EMPLOYEES
There are no shares held by trustees for the benefit of employees
therefore, no disclosure under Rule 16(4) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures)
Rules, 2014 has been furnished.
17. MATTERS RELATED TO DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Directors
As on 31st March 2024, your Board were comprise 06 Directors which
includes:
- Managing Director-01
- Whole Time Director-01
- Non- Executive Non Independent Directors- 01
- Non- Executive Independent Directors-03
Change in Directors during the year under review: During the F.Y.
2023-24, Ms. Siya Seth was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company by the
shareholders of the Company in 26th Annual General Meeting held on 29th
September 2023 for a period of 5 Years starting from 01.09.2023 to 31.08.2028.
Further Mr. Anil Kumar Jain had resigned from the directorship of the
Company w.e.f. 01.09.2023 due to personal reasons without any other material reason.
Re-appointment of director liable to retire by rotation- In terms
of the provisions Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Articles of
Association of the
Company, Mrs. Smita Jain, Director of the Company is liable to retires
by rotation at the ensuing 27th Annual General Meeting and being eligible
offered him-self for reappointment.
Declarations By Independent Directors
Pursuant to the provisions of sub-section (7) of Section 149 of the
Companies Act, 2013, the Company has received individual declarations from all the
Independent Directors confirming that they fulfill the criteria of independence as
specified in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Key Managerial Personnel
In compliance with the requirements of Section 203 of the Companies
Act, 2013 following were the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company on closing of the
financial year 2022-23:
Mr. Arun Kumar Jain - Managing Director |
Mr. Rajat Jain - Whole Time Director |
Mr. Ankit Gupta - Chief Financial Officer |
Mr. Naveen Kumar - Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
Policy on Directors" appointment and Policy on remuneration
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(e) and Section 178(3) of the Companies Act,
2013, the Policy on appointment of Board members including criteria for determining
qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and the Policy on
remuneration of Directors, KMP and other employees is forming a part of Corporate
Governance Report.
It is thereby, affirmed that remuneration paid to the Directors, Key
Management Personnel and other employees is as per the Remuneration Policy of the Company.
Meetings Of Board Of Directors
The Board of Directors met 09 times during the financial year ended
March 31, 2024 in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made
thereunder. Directors of the Company actively participated in the meetings and contributed
valuable inputs on the matters brought before the Board of Directors from time to time.
Additionally, during the financial year ended March 30, 2024 the
Independent Directors held a separate meeting in compliance with the requirements of
Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013.
Committees Meetings
The Audit Committee met 05 times during the financial year ended March
31, 2024. The nomination and remuneration committee met 04 times during the financial year
ended March 31, 2024. The Shareholders Grievances Committee met 03 times during the
financial year ended March 31, 2024 and Corporate Social Committee met 01 times during the
financial year ended March 31, 2024. Members of the Committees discussed the matter placed
and contributed valuable inputs on the matters brought before.
18. DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to
the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2024, the
Board of Directors hereby confirms that:
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures;
ii. The Directors had selected such accounting policies have been
selected and applied consistently and the Directors 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 on March 31, 2024 and of the profits of the Company for the year ended on that
date;
iii. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care was taken
for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of
the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. The Directors has prepared annual accounts of the Company have
been prepared on a going concern basis;
v. The Directors had laid down internal financial controls have
been laid down to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are
adequate and were operating effectively;
vi. The Directors had devised proper systems have been devised to
ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were
adequate and operating effectively.
19. AUDIT COMMITTEE
An Audit Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of
Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. Kindly refer to the section on Corporate
Governance, under the head, 'Audit Committee' for matters relating to constitution,
meetings and functions of the Committee.
20. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Company has constituted a Nomination and Remuneration Committee and
formulated the criteria for determining the qualification, positive attributes and
independence of a Director (the Criteria). The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has
formulated a policy relating to the remuneration for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel
and other employees, as required under Section 178 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Kindly refer section on Corporate Governance, under the head,
'Nomination and Remuneration Committee' for matters relating to constitution,
meetings, functions of the Committee and the remuneration policy formulated by this
Committee.
21. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND
INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing
Regulations, the Board has carried out the performance evaluation of all the Directors
(including Independent Directors) on the basis of recommendation of Nomination and
Remuneration Committee and the criteria formulated for the performance
evaluation. The evaluation of the Board and of the various committees
was made on the basis of the following assessment criteria:
(i) Adequacy of the constitution and composition of the Board and its
Committees
(ii) Understanding of the Company's principles, values, philosophy
and mission statement
(iii) Matters addressed in the Board and Committee meetings
(iv) Effectiveness of the Board and its Committees in providing
guidance to the management of the Company
(v) Processes followed at the meetings
(vi) Board's focus, regulatory compliances and Corporate
Governance
The performance of the Committees was also evaluated by the members of
the respective Committees on the basis of the Committee effectively performing the
responsibility as outlined in its Charter/Terms of reference. Similarly, the evaluation of
the Independent Directors and other individual Directors' performance was made by the
entire Board, on the basis of the following assessment criteria:
(i) Attendance and active participation in the Meetings
(ii) Contribution in Board and Committee Meetings
(iii) Execution and performance of specific duties, obligations,
regulatory compliances and governance The Board members had submitted their response for
evaluating the entire Board and respective Committees of which they are members.
22. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE
The Company was not meeting any criterial of Section 135 (1) of the
Companies Act, 2013 during the immediately preceding financial year 2022-23. Therefore, it
was not required to spend any funds for Corporate Social Responsibility during the
financial year 2023-24 in terms of Section 135 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013.
23. OTHER BOARD COMMITTEES
For details of other board committees viz. Shareholders/ Investors
Grievance Committee, kindly refer to the section on Corporate Governance.
24. VIGIL MECHANISM FOR THE DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
The Company has established a vigil mechanism, through a Whistle Blower
Policy, where Directors and employees can voice their genuine concerns or grievances about
any unethical or unacceptable business practice. A whistle-blowing mechanism not only
helps the Company in detection of fraud, but is also used as a corporate governance tool
leading to prevention and deterrence of misconduct.
It provides direct access to the employees of the Company to approach
the Compliance Officer or the Chairman of the Audit Committee, where necessary. The
Company ensures that genuine Whistle Blowers are accorded complete protection from any
kind of unfair treatment or victimization.
The Whistle Blower Policy is disclosed on the website of the Company at
www.bonlonindustries.com.
25. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Board of Directors of the Company has formulated a Risk Management
Policy which aims at enhancing shareholders' value and providing an optimum risk
reward thereof. The risk management approach is based on a clear understanding of the
variety of risks that the organization faces, disciplined risk monitoring and measurement
and continuous risk assessment and mitigation measures.
26. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls related
to financial statement. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable
material weaknesses were observed for inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls. Some of
the controls are outlined below:
? The Company has adopted accounting policies, which are in line with
the Accounting Standards and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013;
? Changes in polices, if any, are approved by the Audit Committee in
consultation with the Auditors;
? In preparing the financial statement, judgment and estimates have
been made based on sound policies. The basis of such judgments and estimates are approved
by the Auditors and the Audit Committee;
27. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION
Your directors appreciate the significant contribution made by the
employees to the operations of your Company during the period.
The information required on particulars of employees as per Section
197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is given in a separate Annexure- II to
this Directors' Report.
As per the provisions contained in the proviso to Section 136(1) of the
Companies Act, 2013, the some of the aforesaid particulars are not being sent as a part of
this Annual Report. Any Member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the
Company Secretary at the registered office of the Company.
28. OBLIGATION OF COMPANY UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT
WORKPLACE (PREVENTION. PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL! ACT. 2013
In order to prevent sexual harassment of women at work place a new act
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013 has been notified on 9th December, 2013. Under the said Act every company is required
to set up an Internal Complaints Committee to look into complaints relating to sexual
harassment at work place of any women employee. Pursuant to the legislation The Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)
Act, 2013, the Company has a Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment
at Workplace.
The Company in its endeavor for zero tolerance towards any kind of
harassment, including sexual harassment, or discrimination at the workplace has in
accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013. During the year under review, the Company has not received any
complaint under the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013.
29. ANNUAL RETURN
As required pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, a draft annual
return in MGT 7 is placed on website of the Company and a link of the website where Annual
Return is placed is http://bonlonindustries.com/.
30. Report on Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Venture companies
The Company has no subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures
companies
31. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN
EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars as required under the provisions of Section 134(3) (m)
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in
respect of conservation of energy, and technology absorption have not been furnished
considering the nature of activities undertaken by the Company during the year under
review.
Foreign Exchange Inflow:
Export of Goods : Rs. 4,316.36 Lakh Advance Returned-Import: 383.09
Lakh
Foreign Exchange Outflow: Rs. 12,535.79 Lakh
32. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A report on Corporate Governance and the certificate from the
Secretarial Auditor regarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance have
been furnished in the Annual Report and form a part of the Annual Report.
33. MANAGEMENT AND DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis report has been separately
furnished in the Annual Report and forms a part of the Annual Report.
34. AUDITORS Statutory Auditors
M/s. Gaur & Associates, Chartered Accountants, the Statutory
Auditors of the Company, were appointed as Statutory Auditor of Company in 22nd Annual
General
Meeting held on 30.09.2019 for a period of 5 years, upto the conclusion
of the 27th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in year 2024. Therefore, the
first term of M/s. Gaur & Associates, as Statutory Auditors of the Company will be
completed on the conclusion of this 27th Annual General Meeting.
On recommendation of audit committee the Board of Directors have
recommended to the shareholders of the Company to re-appoint M/s Gaur & Associates,
Chartered Accountants, the Statutory Auditors of the Company for the 02nd term
of 05 years starting from the conclusion of this ensuing Annual General Meeting to the
conclusion of 32nd Annual General Meeting to be held in calendar year 2029.
M/s Gaur & Associates have also confirmed their eligibility under
Section 141(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed there under for
re-appointment as Auditors of the Company.
Further, the Audit Report given by M/s Gaur & Associates for the
Financial Year 202324, forming part of this Annual Report.
The Reports of Statutory Auditor do not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remarks. During the year the Statutory Auditors have not reported
any matter under Section 143 (12), therefore no detail is required to be disclosed under
the applicable provisions of the Act.
Secretarial Auditor
The Board of Directors had appointed M/s Dabas S Co., Company
Secretaries as Secretarial Auditor of the Company in Board Meeting held on 01st September
2024 to Conduct the Secretarial Audit under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, for
the Financial Year ended on 31st March 2024.
Therefore, as required under provisions of Section 204 of the Companies
Act, 2013, the report in respect of the Secretarial Audit carried out by M/s Dabas S &
Co., Company Secretaries, in Form MR-3 for the F.Y. 2023-24 is attached as Annexure-
IIP which forms part of this Report.
The Reports of Secretarial Auditor do not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remarks. Therefore, no detail is required to be disclosed under the
applicable provisions of the Act.
Internal Auditors
M/s Shyam Goel & Associates, Chartered Accountants, performed the
duties of internal auditors of the Company during the F.Y. 2023-24 and their report was
reviewed by the audit committee from time to time.
Cost Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 and all other applicable
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014,
the Board of Directors had appointed M/s Goyal, Goyal & Associates, Cost Accountants
(Firm Registration No. 000100) Cost Accountants as Cost Auditors of the Company, for the
Financial Year 2023-2024.
The Reports of Cost Auditor do not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remarks. Therefore, no detail is required to be disclosed under the
applicable provisions of the Act.
35. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND APPRECIATION
Your directors take this opportunity to thank the customers, suppliers,
bankers, business partners/associates, financial institutions and various regulatory
authorities for their consistent support/encouragement to the Company.
Your directors would also like to thank the Members for reposing their
confidence and faith in the Company and its Management.
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By Order of the
Board of Directors |
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For, Bonlon
Industries Limited |
Date: August 31, 2024 |
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Place: New Delhi |
(Arun Kumar Jain) |
(Rajat Jain) |
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Managing Director |
Whole Time Director |
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DIN: 00438324 |
DIN: 00438444 |