Dear Share Holders,
Your Directors have the pleasure in presenting their 30th
Annual Report together with Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st
March 2024.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
(Rs. In lacs)
Particulars |
Consolidated |
Standalone |
|
2023-24 |
2022-2023 |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Revenue from operations |
82812.45 |
63,582.51 |
82812.45 |
63582.51 |
Other income |
81.69 |
52.23 |
81.69 |
52.23 |
Total Income |
82894.14 |
63,634.75 |
82894.14 |
63634.75 |
(Increase)/decrease of Stock in trade |
(749.75) |
(1,110.02) |
(749.75) |
(1110.02) |
Profit before Interest , Depreciation, Tax
& |
14183.71 |
6214.70 |
14363.52 |
6352.74 |
Exceptional items |
|
|
|
|
Less : Interest |
1572.12 |
1330.52 |
1570.21 |
1329.45 |
Depreciation |
1820.53 |
1558.62 |
1818.68 |
1558.62 |
Profit from Exceptional Item* |
(2938.99) |
- |
(2938.99) |
- |
Profit before Tax |
14637.37 |
3325.55 |
14813.36 |
3464.67 |
Provision for Tax |
3327.57 |
941.21 |
3327.57 |
941.21 |
Deferred Tax |
182.68 |
(54.34) |
182.68 |
(54.34) |
Earlier years |
89.63 |
109.12 |
89.63 |
109.12 |
Net Profit |
11037.50 |
2329.57 |
11213.48 |
2468.68 |
Transfer to Profit & Loss A/c |
11037.50 |
2329.57 |
11213.48 |
2468.68 |
*Exceptional Items include profit from the sale of House no 304, Sector
9D, Chandigarh
1) REVIEW OF THE OPERATIONS OF SUGAR MILL a) Sugar Mill
Sugar Mill commenced crushing operations for the season 2023-24 on
18-11-2023 and closed on 26-03-2024. The comparative operational results over the last two
seasons are as follows:
Particulars |
Season 2023-2024 |
Season 2022-2023 |
Duration (Days) |
130 |
154 |
Sugarcane Crushed (Quintals) |
5603012.87 |
6621750.42 |
Recovery (%) |
9.75 |
10.05 |
Sugar produced in quintals |
548730 |
667800 |
During the season, the mill operated for 130 days and crushed 56.30 lac
quintals of sugar cane. The Sugar Mill has produced 548730 quintals of Sugar at an average
recovery of 9.75%. The mill also produced 248640 quintals of molasses at an average
recovery of 4.44 The Sugar unit of the company has achieved turnover & other income of
Rs. 27534.36 lacs ..
b) Distillery
The Distillery unit has achieved a turnover & other income of Rs.
55278.09 lacs and production details are as under:
Country liquor
The Distillery has produced 61,79,868 cases of Malta, under Country
liquor category during the year 2023-24.
The brands of the distillery i.e. Malta 50 Degree proof & other
brands continue to be well accepted by the people and have become popular brand in the
State of Haryana.
Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL)
The Company has produced 8136 cases of Golden Wings whisky 50267cases
of Whistler Whisky , 821 cases of Kamet (Single Malt Whisky) 105992 cases of Indri no 1
(Single Malt Whisky), 2796 cases of Camikara Rum and 378 cases of Royal Highland Whisky
under the Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) category. The company is under process of
making more Indian made foreign liquor (IMFL) products /brands.
The company has received overwhelming response for Kamet (Single Malt
Whisky) & Indri (Single Malt Whisky) from international markets also.
c) Malt Plant
The 10 Kilo Liters per Day Malt Plant to produce Malt Spirit made from
Barley is running perfectly. The quality of Malt Spirit produced thereat is of very high
standards. The unit has produced 2866602 bulk liters of Malt Spirit during the year
2023-24.
d) Ethanol
During the year the company has produced 3234910 bulk liters of Ethanol
from Grain/ENA which has been supplied to various oil manufacturing companies.
2. STANDALONE RESULTS:
Your Directors are pleased to state that the year under review ended
with the total income of the Company on standalone basis at Rs. 82894.14 lacs with a
Profit before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 14813.36 lacs against the income of Rs 63634.75 lacs and
Profit before Tax of Rs. 3464.67 lacs in the previous year. Your Company is continuously
putting efforts to increase margins by increasing sales on high margin products and
product mix optimization. This has resulted in better margins in the sale of products in
the distillery division.
3. CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
The Consolidated financial statements of the company for the year ended
on 31st March 2024 comprises the Standalone Financial Statements of company and
its associates (together referred to as the group )
The Consolidated revenue of the company during the year under review
was Rs. 82894.14 lacs with a Profit before Tax of Rs. 14637.37 lacs against Rs. 63,634.75
lacs and profit before tax of Rs. 3325.55 lacs in the previous year.
4. DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors of your company, after considering on going new
projects & expansion plans has decided that it would be prudent to conserve the funds
for the ambitious plans.
Board has decided not to recommend any dividend for the financial year
under review.
5. EXPANSION PLANS
Your company has subscribed 7,20,000 ordinary Shares of GBP 1 during
the year and is holding entire Share capital 1742001 ordinary Shares in M/s Portavadie
Distillers & Blenders Limited at United Kingdom to establish a distillery in Scotland
to make an entry in distillery segment of foreign markets.
Your company is establishing a distillery of 210 KLPD in the state of
Chhattisgarh. Land has already been purchase. Change of land use has already been obtained
. The civil work has already been started.
Your company is in the process to enhance the capacity of Distillery at
Distt. Karnal to 250 KLPD and is placing necessary orders with the suppliers for the
supply of required plant & machinery
6. SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up Equity Share Capital as at March 31, 2024 stood at Rs 94.33
Crore consisting of 94339280 equity Shares of Rs.10/- each. During the year under review,
the company has not issued Shares or convertible securities or Shares with differential
voting rights nor has granted any stock options or sweat equity or warrants.
The Company is in the prosess of making Preferential Allotment of
Compulsory Convertible Debentures and Convertible warrants. Its has issued a postal Ballot
notice on 30/07/2024.
7. SUBSIDIARY/ASSOCIATE COMPANY
The Company has Two subsidiaries as per following details:
S.No Name of Company |
1 Portavadie Distillers & Blenders Limited |
2 Six Trees Drinks Private Limited |
Associate Company
The Company has one associate at the end of the financial year i.e.
M/s. Piccadily Sugar and Allied Industries Limited,
Pursuant to provisions of Section 129 and other applicable provisions
of the Act read with Rules made there under, the performance and financial position of the
subsidiaries/associate company are annexed in Form AOC-1 and marked as
"Annexure-C" to the Annual Financial Statements.
8. DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (a) Independent
Directors
All the Independent Directors (IDs) have provided declaration u/s
149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, confirming
that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under the said Section/
Regulation. The Directors also confirm that they are not disqualified to be appointed as
Directors and they have not been debarred by SEBI to hold the office of Director.
(b) Retirement by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act,
2013 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Jai Parkash Kaushik (Din no.
02354480) Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and being eligible for re-appointment.
(c) Appointment/Re-appointment/ Cessation of Directors
Mr. Harvinder Singh Chopra (Din no. 00129891) re-appointed as Managing
Director of the Company w.e.f 02nd August, 2024 for a period of one year till
01/8/2025 subject to the approval of shareholders in the forthcoming Annual General
Meeting.
Mr. Dharmendra Kumar Batra (Din no. 07947018) re-appointed as Whole
time Director of the Company w.e.f 29th June, 2024 for a period of one year
till 28th June 2025.subject to the approval of shareholders in the forthcoming
Annual General Meeting.
Mr Rajan Talwar (Din No 10620650) has been appointed as an Independent
Director on 15th May 2024.till 14th May 2029 for a period five
years. His appointment has already been approved by shareholders through Postal Ballot.
Ms Heena Gera (Din No 08644677) who was appointed as Director liable to
retire by rotation on 20/12/ 2019. Now She is appointed as an Independent Director w.e.f
15th May 2024 till 14th May 2029 for a period five years Her
appointment has already been approved by shareholders through Postal Ballot.
(d) Number of meetings of Board of Directors
During the year under review 8 (eight) meetings of the Board of
Directors were held to transact the business of the company. The time gap between the two
consecutive meetings was not exceeding 120 days. Details of the Board meetings including
attendance of Directors at these meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report
annexed to this report.
(e) Board Evaluation
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own
performance, Board Committees and individual Directors pursuant to the provisions of the
Act and the Corporate Governance requirements as prescribed by Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015 ( SEBI
Listing Regulations ).
The performance of the Board and Committees thereof was evaluated on
the basis of the criteria such as the composition and structure, effectiveness of
processes, information, involvement of the Members and functioning etc. The Board reviewed
the performance of the individual Directors on the basis of the criteria such as the
contribution of the individual Director to the Board and Committee meetings like
preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive discussion and
inputs in meetings, etc.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, the performance of
Non-Independent Directors, the performance of the Board as a whole was evaluated.
Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding
the Independent Director being evaluated.
The review concluded by affirming that the Board as a whole, the
Committees of the Board as well as all of its Members, individually, continued to display
commitment to good governance, ensuring a constant improvement of processes and
procedures. It was further acknowledged that every individual Member of the Board and the
Committee thereof contribute its best in the overall growth of the organization.
(f) Details of Familiarization Programme
The details of the programme for familiarization of independent
directors with the company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the company, nature
of industry in which the company operates and related matters are posted on the website of
the company at www.picagro.com.
(g) Committees of Board
Pursuant to requirement under Companies Act , 2013 & Listing
Regulations the Board has constituted the following committees :
a) Audit Committee b) Stakeholder Relationship Committee. c) Nomination
& Remuneration Committee d) Corporate Social Responsibility committee. e) Risk
management committee
The details of committees viz composition , number of meeting held
& attendance of committee members in the meeting are given in Corporate Governance
Report forming part of Annual Report.
(h) Key Managerial Personnel
During the financial year ended March 31, 2024 the following persons
are the Whole Time Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company in term of provision of
section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Sr. No. Name |
Designation |
1. Mr. Harvinder Singh Chopra |
Managing Director |
2. Mr. Balinder Kumar |
Chief Financial Officer |
3. Mr. Dharmendra Kumar Batra |
Whole time Director |
4. Mr Niraj Kumar Sehgal |
Company Secretary |
9. REPORTING OF FRAUD
There was no instance of fraud during the year under review, which
required the Statutory Auditors to report to the Audit Committee and/or board under
section 143(12) of act and rules framed there under.
10. STATE OF AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY
The state of affairs of the company is presented as part of Management
Discussion and Analysis Report in a separate section forming part of this report, as
required under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations,2015.
11. MATERIAL CHANGES & COMMITMENT AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION
OF THE COMPANY
There are no material changes affecting the financial position of the
company subsequent to the close of the financial year 2023-24 till the date of report.
12. SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR
COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
There are no significant material orders passed by the regulators or
Courts or Tribunal which would impact the going concern status of the company and its
future operation. However, Members attention is drawn to the statement on Contingent
Liabilities and commitments in the notes forming part of the financial statement.
13. DEPOSITS
Your company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the
year. Further there is not any non-compliance of Chapter 5 of Companies Act 2013 and rules
framed there under.
14. RISK MANAGEMENT
Your company carries out a periodical exercise to identify various
risks involved in the business & operations of the company. After identification, such
risks are assessed for the degree of risks involved and accordingly steps are taken to
mitigate those risks. The objective of such exercise is to mitigate the probable adverse
impact on business operations and thus enhance the competitiveness. The risk assessment
process of the company defines the risk management approach at all levels across the
organization including determination of the degree of risks and proper steps to be taken
to avoid the probable harm. The Board is updated periodically on the risks identified and
steps taken for mitigating them the company has already formulated policy and committee
for that purpose.
15. LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGE
The Company s share continues to be listed at the BSE Limited (BSE).
The Annual Listing fee for the financial year 2024-25 has already been paid..
16. REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has adopted a Remuneration Policy for executive and
non-executive directors and persons who are appointed in Senior Management and Key
Managerial positions and to determine their remuneration. The remuneration policy is
placed on the Company s website
Disclosure of the ratio of the remuneration of each director to the
median employees remuneration and other requisite details pursuant to section 197(12) of
the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
personnel Rules 2014, is annexed to this Report as
Annexure F
Further, particulars of employees pursuant to Rule 5(2) & (3) of
the above Rules, form part of this Report. However, in terms of provisions of Section 136
of the Act. the Report and Accounts are being sent to the Members of the Company and
others entitled thereto, excluding the said particulars of employees. The said information
is available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours
on working days up to the ensuing AGM. Any Member interested in obtaining such particulars
may write to the Company Secretary.
17. AUDITORS & AUDIT REPORT
a. Statutory Auditors
M/s Jain & Associates, the Statutory Auditors of the company were
appointed by the members at the 28th Annual General meeting of the company for
an initial term of 5 years i.e. from the conclusion of 28th Annual General
Meeting till the conclusion of 33rd Annual General meeting of the company
pursuant to section 139 of the Companies Act 2013.They have confirmed that they are not
disqualified from continuing as Auditors of the company.
The Auditors Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or
adverse remark. The Notes on Financial statements referred to in the Auditors report are
self-explanatory and do not call any further comments.
b. Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to 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 Mr. Prince Chadha, Practicing Company Secretary as Secretarial
Auditors of your company for the financial year 2024-2025.
The Secretarial Audit report for the financial year 2023-24 is annexed
to this report as "Annexure-A". The Auditors Report does not contain any
qualification, reservation or adverse remark. c. Cost Auditors
The Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Audit committee
appointed Mr. Sanjeev .K. Bansal, Cost Accountant as the Cost Auditor of the company to
conduct cost audit for its Sugar & Distillery unit the financial year 2024-25.M/s
Sanjeev K Bansal & Associates, Cost Accountants, firm Registration no 103128 has
submitted a certificate of eligibility for appointment
In accordance with the provisions of section 148 of the Act read with
the Companies (Audit & Auditors) Rules, 2014, the remuneration payable to the Cost
Auditors has to be ratified by the shareholders of the company. Accordingly consent of
members is sought in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
18 AMOUNTS PROPOSED TO BE CARRIED TO RESERVES
Particulars of the amounts proposed to be carried to reserves have been
covered as part of the financial performance of the company.
19. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS
AND OUTGO:
As required under Section 134 (3)(m) of the Companies Act 2013 read
with rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, the information relating to the
conservation of the energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo,
is annexed and forms part of the report as per "Annexure-B".
20. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Board has framed a Policy on related party transactions and placed
the same on the Company s website.
The related party transactions between the Company and the Directors,
Key Management Personnel, the subsidiaries, or the relatives have been disclosed in the
financial statements in Notes to Financial Statements and compliance of Section 188(1) of
the Act have been duly made wherever applicable
Details of material contracts or arrangements at arms length basis are
at Annexure-D.
21. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
Details of Loans, Guarantees and investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act,2013 are given in the notes to the
Financial Statements, and however there is no transaction during the year.
22. INTERNAL CONTROLS
The Company has over the years evolved effective systems and procedures
to ensure internal financial controls in all its establishments to ensure orderly and
efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to Company s policies, safeguarding
of assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completeness of the
accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The Audit Committee evaluates the internal financial control system
periodically.
An effective communication/ reporting system operates between the Units
and Corporate Office to keep various establishments abreast of regulatory changes and
ensure compliances.
23. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year under review, there has been no change in the nature of
business of the company.
24. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
As per the requirements of Section 92(3) of the Act and Rules framed
thereunder, the extract of the Annual Return for FY 2022-23 is uploaded on the website of
the Company and the same is available at www.picagro.com. The Annual Return for the year
2023-24will be uploaded after filing with the Registrar of Companies in due course.
25. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) COMMITTEE-CSR REPORT
(CSR) Policy has been posted on the website at www.picagro.com. In
compliance with the disclosure about CSR Policy Rules, 2014. During the year under review,
the Company was required to spend Rs. 64,03,821/- on CSR activities. The Company has spent
Rs. 65,72,072/-. The amounts have been spent on Promoting health care including preventive
health care, (Blood donation camp & Medicines), Promoting education, including special
education and employment enhancing vocational skills especially among children, women,
elderly and the differently abled and livelihood enhancement projects (Donation of
bicycles & Shoes to school going children & water Coolers) Conservation of natural
resources and maintaining, quality of soil, air & water
The detailed report as per Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with the Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014 has been attached as Annexure E.
26. ENVIRONMENT / POLLUTION CONTROL, HEALTH AND SAFETY:
A clean environment and safe operations has always been top priority of
the management. Safety of all employees, compliances of environmental regulations and
preservation of natural resources are regularly monitored. The effluent and emissions from
the plants are regularly monitored and treated. The company has also installed Zero Liquid
Discharge (ZLD) facilities.
27. CEO/CFO CERTIFICATION:
In terms of the SEBI (Listing obligation and disclosures requirement)
2015, the Certificate duly signed by Mr. Harvinder Singh Chopra, Managing Director &
Mr Balinder Kumar, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company was placed before the
Board of Directors along with the annual financial statements for the year ended on March
31, 2024, at its meeting held on 22nd April 2024. The said Certificate is also
annexed to the Corporate Governance Report.
28. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE&
POLICIES
Pursuant to regulation 34 (3) of SEBI (Listing obligation and
disclosure requirements) 2015.Management discussion and Analysis, Corporate Governance
Report and Auditors certificate regarding compliance of conditions of corporate governance
are made part of the Annual Report as per Annexure-G .
Your board has in accordance with the requirements of Companies Act
2013 & SEBI (Listing obligation and disclosures requirement) 2015 has adopted policies
such as Related Party Transaction, Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, Whistle Blower
, Vigil Mechanism policy etc. These policies are available on the website of the company
and can be viewed on www.picagro.com.
Your board has in accordance with the requirements of Companies Act
2013 &SEBI (Listing obligation and disclosure requirements) 2015, has formed
Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, Audit
Committee & Stakeholders relationship Committee and Risk Management Committee is given
in "Annexure-G".
29. VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has formulated and implemented the Whistle Blower
Policy/Vigil Mechanism. This has provided a mechanism for directors and employees of the
Company and other persons dealing with the Company to report to the Chairman of the Audit
Committee, any instance of unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of
the Company s code of conduct. The aforesaid policy has also been uploaded on the Company
s website
30. INSURANCE
The Company has taken adequate Insurance policies for its assets
against the possible risks like fire, flood, public liability, marine etc.
31. POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,
PROHIBITION
AND REDRESSED ACT 2013)
Pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 , the Company has constituted Internal Complaints
Committees at all its workplaces. There has been no complaint reported in this regard to
any of the Committees.
32. EMPLOYEES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The Company continued to maintain harmonious and cordial relations with
its workmen in all its establishments.
Further, particulars of employees pursuant to Rule 5(2) & (3) of
the above Rules, form part of this Report. However, in terms of provisions of Section 136
of the Act, the Report and Accounts are being sent to all the Members of the Company and
others entitled thereto, excluding the said particulars of employees. The said information
is available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours
on working days up to the ensuing AGM. Any Member interested in obtaining such particulars
may write to the Company Secretary.
33. DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under section 134 (3) (c) and section 134(5) of the
Companies Act 2013, Directors state that: a) sound accounting policies have been selected
and applied consistently and the judgments and estimates made 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 the year; b) proper and sufficient
care has been taken for 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; c) the Annual Accounts have been prepared on
a going concern basis;Interz d) proper internal financial controls have been laid to be
followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively; and e) proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
34. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company is in compliance with the Secretarial Standards issued by
the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) on Meetings of the Board of Directors
(SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2).
35. OTHER DISCLOSURES
1 . There is no application made or proceedings pending under
the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the financial year 2023-2024.
2 . There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank
or Financial Institution.
36. APPRECIATION
The Directors acknowledge the cooperation, assistance and support
extended by Central Government, State Governments, Banks, Financial Institutions, Dealers,
Sugarcane farmers, Society at large, Vendors and valued shareholders of the Company. The
Directors also place on record their appreciation for the all-round co-operation and
contribution made by the employees at all levels.
Annexure-A
Form No. MR-3 SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
[Pursuant to Section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule No.9 of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014]
To,
The Members of
Piccadily Agro Industries Limited, Village Bhadson, Umri- Indri Road,
Tehsil Indri, Distt: Karnal, Haryana 132109.
I have conducted the secretarial audit of the compliance of applicable
statutory provisions and the adherence to good corporate practices by PICCADILY AGRO
INDUSTRIES LIMITED (hereinafter called the Company ). Secretarial Audit was conducted in a
manner that provided me a reasonable basis for evaluating the corporate conducts/
statutory compliances and expressing my opinion thereon.
Based on my/our verification of the PICCADILY AGRO INDUSTRIES LIMITED S
books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the
company and also the information provided by the Company, its officers, agents and
authorized representatives during the conduct of secretarial audit, I hereby report that
in my opinion, the company has, during the audit period covering the financial year ended
on March 31, 2024 complied with the statutory provisions listed hereunder and also that
the Company has proper Board-processes and compliance-mechanism in place to the extent, in
the manner and subject to the reporting made hereinafter:
I have examined the books, papers, minute books, forms and returns
filed and other records maintained by PICCADILY AGRO INDUSTRIES LIMITED ( the Company )
for the financial year ended on March 31, 2024 under the provisions of below mentioned
regulations, which were shared with me.
(i) The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the rules made thereunder;
(ii) The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 ( SCRA ) and the
rules made thereunder;
(iii) The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulations and Bye-laws
framed thereunder;
(iv) Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the rules and
regulations made thereunder to the extent of Foreign Direct Investment, Overseas Direct
Investment and External Commercial Borrowings;
(v) The following Regulations and Guidelines prescribed under the
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 ( SEBI Act ):
a) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition
of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 and The Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2013
b) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider
Trading) Regulations, 2015.
c) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee
Benefits) Regulations 2014 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based
Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021: Not Applicable during the financial
year under review.
d) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018- Not Applicable to the company during the
financial year under review.
e) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buyback of Securities)
Regulations, 2018: Not Applicable as there was no instance of Buy-Back during the
financial year.
f) The erstwhile Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and
Listing of Debt Securities) Regulations, 2008 and Chapter V of Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015- Not
applicable as the company has not issued any debt securities during the financial year
under review. g) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of
Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021: Not applicable during the financial year
under review.
h) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Registrars to an Issue
and Share Transfer Agents) Regulations, 1993 regarding the Companies Act and dealing with
client- Not applicable as the company is not registered as Registrar to an Issue and Share
Transfer Agent during the financial year under review.
i) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity
Shares) Regulations, 2021- Not applicable as the company has not delisted any securities
from any stock exchange during the financial year under review.
I have also examined, on test check basis, the relevant documents and
records maintained by the Company according to the following laws applicable specifically
to the Company and the Company has materially complied with the provisions as reported by
Management of the company:
a. Sugar Cess Act, 1982 b. Essential Commodities Act, 1955 c. Sugar
Development Fund Act, 1982 d. Levy Sugar Price Equalization Fund Act, 1976
I have also examined compliance with the applicable clauses of the
following:
(i) Secretarial standards with regard to Meeting of Board of Directors
(SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2) issued by the institute of company Secretaries of India
(ICSI);
(ii) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligation
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015; and
(iii) The Listing Agreements entered into by the Company with BSE
Limited;
I have relied on the representation made by the Company and its
Officers for systems and mechanism formed by the Company for compliances under other
applicable Acts, Laws and Regulations to the Company.
During the period under review, the Company has generally complied with
the provision of the Acts, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines and Standards etc. except in
respect of matters specified below:
Sr. No
Compliance Requirement (Regulations/ circulars / guidelines including specific clause) |
Deviations |
Observations/ Remarks of
the Practicing Company Secretary |
|
Not Applicable |
|
Based on our examination and the information received and records
maintained, I further report that:
1. The Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted
with proper balance of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Independent
Directors. The changes in the composition of the Board of Directors that took place during
the year, were carried out in compliance with the applicable Act and Regulations.
2. Adequate notice is given to all directors to schedule the
Board Meetings, agenda and detailed notes on agenda were sent well in advance, and a
system exists for seeking and obtaining further information and clarifications on the
agenda items before the meeting and for meaningful participation at the meeting.
3. All decisions are carried out through majority, while the
dissenting members views, if any, are captured and recorded as part of the minutes.
4. The company has proper board processes.
I further report that apart from the instances stated above, there were
no instances of:
(i) Public/ Right/ Preferential issue of shares / debentures / sweat
equity.
(ii) Redemption / buy-back of securities.
(iii) Major decisions taken by the Members in pursuance to Section 180
of the Companies Act, 2013.
(iv) Merger / amalgamation / reconstruction etc.
(v) Foreign technical collaborations.
As informed by Company, I/We further report that there are adequate
systems and processes in the company commensurate with the size and operations of the
company to monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and
guidelines referred to above and the following acts and rules prescribed thereunder to the
extent applicable to the company:-
a. Factories Act, 1948 b. Payment of Wages Act, 1936, and rules made
thereunder, c. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948, and rules made thereunder, d. Employees State
Insurance Act, 1948, and rules made thereunder, e. The Employees Provident Fund and
Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, and rules made thereunder, f. The Payment of Bonus
Act, 1965, and rules made thereunder, g. Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, and rules made
thereunder, h. The Contract Labour (Regulation) and Abolition Act, 1970 i. The Child
Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act, 1986 j. The Employees Compensation Act, 1923 k. The
Apprentice Act, 1961 l. Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 m. The Environment (Protection) Act,
1986
n. The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Read
with Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Rules,1975,
o. Industrial Dispute Act, 1947 p. Sexual Harassment of women at
workplace Act ,2013 q. The Maternity Benefit Act,1961
However, the compliance by the Company of the applicable financial laws
like direct and indirect tax laws and maintenance of financial records and books of
accounts has not been reviewed by me since the same have been subject to review by
statutory auditors and other professionals.
I further report that during the audit period no specific events/
actions has taken place which has major bearing on the Company s affairs in pursuance of
the above referred laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, standards.
This report is to be read with our letter of even date which is annexed
as Annexure A and forms an integral part of this report.
To,
The Members,
Piccadily Agro Industries Limited, Village Bhadson, Umri- Indri Road,
Tehsil Indri, Distt: Karnal, Haryana 132109.
My report of even date is to be read along with this letter.
1. Maintenance of secretarial records is the responsibility of
the management of the company. My responsibility is to express an opinion on these
secretarial records, based on our audit.
2. I have followed the audit practices and processes as were
appropriate to obtain reasonable assurance about the correctness of the contents of
secretarial records. The verification was done on test basis to ensure that the correct
facts are reflected in secretarial records. I believe that the processes and practices, I
followed, provide a reasonable basis for my opinion.
3. I have not verified the correctness and appropriateness of
financial records and books of accounts of the company.
4. Wherever required, I have obtained the management
representation about the compliance of laws, rules and regulations and happening of events
etc.
5. The compliance of the provisions of corporate and other
applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards is the responsibility of the management. My
examination was limited to the extent of verification of procedures on test basis.
6. The secretarial audit report is neither an assurance as to
the future viability of the company nor of the efficacy or effectiveness with which the
management has conducted the affairs of the company.
ANNEXURE TO DIRECTORS' REPORT
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
A. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY: |
|
(i) The steps taken or impact on
conservation of |
a) Installation VFD milling tandem |
energy |
b) Installation of new
capacitor bank for improving the power factor |
|
c) Reolaced halogen Lamp,
sodium Lamp with CFL & LED |
|
d) Installation of
Centralized Lubrication system in milling section |
|
e) Installation of 2 nos.
efficient batch centrifugal machines withAC drives |
(ii) The steps taken by
the company for utilizing the alternate source of energy |
Feasibility study for roof
top solar for plants at Village. Bhadson, Umri- Indri Road,Tehsil Indri, Distt. Karnal,
Haryana |
(iii) The capital
investment on energy conservation equipment |
. |
B. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION: |
|
(i) The efforts made
towards technology absorption |
Nil |
(ii) The
benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import
substitution |
Product improvement jobs: |
1. Installation of modern
high gravity factor machine with auto massecuity feeding arrangement for production of
improved sugar quality. |
|
2. Installation of magnets
at Sugar hopper for improving the quality of sugar |
(iii) In case of imported
technology (imported during the last 3 years reckoned from the beginning of the financial
year) |
|
(a) The details of the technology
imported; |
N.A. |
(b) The year of import; |
N.A. |
(c) Whether the technology been fully
absorbed; |
N.A. |
(d) If not fully absorbed,
areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons there of; |
N.A. |
(iv) The expenditure
incurred on research and development |
Nil |
C. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO:
The Foreign Exchange earned in terms of actual inflows during the year
and the Foreign Exchange outgo during the year in terms of actual outflows:
The information is given in Notes to financial statements.
Annexure-C
Annexure to the Directors Report for the year 2023-24 Form AOC-1
(Pursuant to first proviso to sub-section (3) of section 129 read with
rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014) Statement containing salient features of the
financial statement of subsidiaries/associate companies/joint ventures Part "A":
Subsidiaries
(Information in respect of each subsidiary to be presented with amounts
in Rs.)
Sl. No. Particulars |
Details |
1. Name of the subsidiary |
Six Trees Drinks Private
Limited |
Portavadie Distillers and
Blenders Limited |
2. Reporting period for the
subsidiary concerned, if different from the holding company s reporting period |
NA |
NA |
3. Reporting currency and
Exchange rate as on the last date of the relevant Financial year in the case of foreign
subsidiaries |
Rupees ? |
Great Britain Pound (GBP)
?= RS.101.44 |
4. Share capital |
100000 |
17,87,72,070 |
5. Reserves & surplus |
(37304) |
(2,77,29,591) |
6. Total assets |
1,05462 |
16,31,17,463 |
7. Total Liabilities |
1,05,462 |
1,20,74,984 |
8. Investments |
- |
- |
9. Turnover |
- |
- |
10. Profit before taxation |
(5000) |
(1,75,94,043) |
11. Provision for taxation |
(1300) |
- |
12. Profit after taxation |
(3700) |
(1,75,94,043) |
13. Proposed Dividend |
- |
- |
14. % of shareholding |
100% |
100% |
Portavadie Distillers and Blenders Limited have been incorporated on
30/04/2021 as subsidiary company
Part "B": Associates and Joint Ventures
Statement pursuant to Section 129 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013
related to Associate Companies and Joint Ventures
Name of associates/Joint
Ventures |
Piccadily Sugar &
Allied Industries Ltd. |
1. Latest audited Balance Sheet Date |
31.03.2024 |
2. Shares of Associate/Joint Ventures held
by the company on the year end |
|
No. |
83,41,936 |
Amount of Investment in Associates/Joint
Venture |
16,21,27,686 |
Extend of Holding% |
35.87% |
3. Description of how there is significant
influence |
Refer Note Below* |
4. Net worth attributable to shareholding
as per latest audited Balance Sheet |
4,70,17,604 |
5. Profit/Loss for the year |
|
i. Considered in Consolidation |
(61,14,533) |
ii. Not Considered in Consolidation |
|
*Note: There is significant influence due to percentage of shareholding
Annexure-D
Annexure to the Directors Report for the year 2023-24 FORM No. AOC
2
Pursuant to clause (h) of sub-section (3) of section 134 of the Act and
Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Form for disclosure of particulars of contracts/arrangements entered
into by the company with related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of section 188 of
the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arm s length transactions under third proviso
thereto:
1. Details of contracts or arrangements or transactions not at
arm's length basis a) Name(s) of the related party and nature of relationship- Nil b)
Nature of contracts/arrangements/transactions: NA c) Duration of the
contracts/arrangements/transactions: NA d) Salient terms of the contracts or arrangements
or transactions including the value, if any: NA e) Justification for entering into such
contracts or arrangements or transactions: NA f) Date(s) of approval by the Board: NA g)
Amount paid as advances, if any: NA h) Date on which the special resolution was passed in
general meeting required under first proviso to section 188: NA
2. Details of material contracts or arrangement or transactions
at arm's length basis
Name(s) of the related
party and nature of relationship |
Piccadily Sugar &
Allied Industries Limited |
Piccadily Hotels Private
Limited |
Six Trees Drinks Private
Limited and Portavadie Distillers & Blenders Limited |
Soon N Sure holdings Ltd. |
Nature of contracts /
arrangements/ transactions |
Purchase and Sale of Goods |
Rendering of Services,
Receiving of Services. |
100% Subisidary |
Rendering of Services
& Receiving of Services. |
Duration of the contracts /
arrangements / transactions |
1st April, 2020 to 31st
March, 2025 |
1st April, 2020 to 31st
March, 2025 |
- |
1st April, 2020 to 31st
March, 2025 |
Salient terms of the
contracts or arrangements or transactions including the value, if any |
Price charged for the
transactions shall be based on the prevailing market price and shall not be less than the
price charged for such transactions to unrelated third party customers having such
dealings or transactions with them. |
Price charged for the
transactions shall be based on the prevailing market price and shall not be less than the
price charged for such transactions to unrelated third party customers having such
dealings or transactions with them. |
- |
Price charged for the
transactions shall be based on the prevailing market price and shall not be less than the
price charged for such transactions to unrelated third party customers having such
dealings or transactions with them. |
Date(s) of approval by the
Board, if any Amount paid as advances, if any |
- - |
- - |
- - |
- - |
Annexure-E
ANNEXURE TO THE BOARD'S REPORT
DETAILS OF CSR ACTIVITIES OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR
2023-2024
1. A brief outline of the Company's CSR Policy of the
Company:
The Company firmly believes in Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR)
and commits to take initiatives to contribute to harmonious and suitable development of
the Society and its inhabitants. The Company has pursued CSR activities for the welfare
work directly. The Company has given preference for the welfare activities in the local
areas of its manufacturing sites and corporate office.
2. The Composition of CSR Committee:
Name of Member |
Status |
No of meetings held |
Attended |
Sh. Jai Parkash Kaushik
(Non-Executive Non Independent Director) |
Member |
3 |
3 |
Sh. Dharmendra Kumar Batra (Executive
Director) |
Chairman |
3 |
3 |
Sh. Akhil Dada (Non-Executive-Independent
Director) |
Member |
3 |
3 |
3. The web-link where Composition of CSR Committee, CSR Policy
and CSR projects approved by the Board are disclosed on the website of the Company:
The Company s Composition of CSR Committee, CSR Policy and CSR projects
approved by the Board can be viewed at the website of the Company at www.picagro.com
4. The details of Impact assessment of CSR projects carried out
in pursuance of sub-rule (3) of rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy) Rules, 2014, if applicable (attach the report).
The Company has been conducting internal impact assessments to monitor
and evaluate its strategic CSR programs.
5. Details of the amount available for set off in pursuance of
sub-rule (3) of rule 7 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules,
2014 and amount required for set off for the financial year, if any:
S. No. Financial Year |
Amount available for set-
off from preceding financial years (in Rs) |
Amount required to be set
off for the financial year, if any (in Rs |
1 Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
6. Average net profit of the Company as per section 135 (5): Rs.
33,60,51,111
7. a) Two percent of the average net profit of the Company as per
section 135 (5). Rs. 67,21,022 b) Surplus arising out of the CSR projects or programmers
or activities of the previous financial years :Nil c) Amount required to be set off for
the financial year, if any: Rs. 3,17,201 d) Total CSR obligation for the financial year
(7a + 7b +7c): Rs. 67,21,022 Total Excess Amount for previous year available for set off
(2022-2023) : .3,17,201 Final Amount after set off excess amount = 67,21,022-3,17,201=
64,03,821
8. (a) CSR amount spent or unspent for the financial year:
Total Amount spent for the
Financial year (in Rs.) |
Amount Unspent
(in Rs.) |
|
Total Amount
transferred to Unspent CSR Account as per section 135(6). |
Amount
transferred to any fund specified under Schedule VII as per second proviso to section
135(5). |
|
Amount |
Date of transfer. |
Name of the Fund |
Amount |
Date of Transfer |
65,72,072 |
|
NIL |
|
|
|
(b) Details of CSR amount spent against ongoing projects for the
financial year:
Sl No Name of the Project. |
Item from the list of
activities in Schedule VII to the Act. |
Local area (Yes/ No). |
Location of
the project. |
Project duration. |
Amount allocated for the
project (in Rs.) |
Amount spent in the
current financial Year (in Rs.) |
Amount transferred to
Unspent CSR Account for the project as per Section 135(6) |
Mode of
Implementation-Direct (Yes/No). |
Mode of Implementation
- Through Implementing Agency |
|
|
|
State |
District |
|
|
|
(in Rs.). |
|
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(c) Details of CSR amount spent against other than ongoing projects for
the financial year: (In Rs)
Sr. No. Name of the
Project |
Item from the list of
activities in schedule VII to the Act. |
Local area (Yes/ No). |
Location of the project. |
Amount spent for the
project (in Rs.) |
Mode of implementation -
Direct (Yes/No). |
Mode of
implementation - Through implementing agency. |
1 - |
Promoting health care
including preventive health care (Donation of Ambulance) |
NA |
Haryana |
82,320 |
Yes |
- |
- |
2 - |
Promoting health care
including preventive health care (Blood donation camp & Medicines) |
Yes |
Karnal, Haryana |
9,80,248 |
Yes |
|
|
3 - |
Promoting education,
including special education and employment enhancing vocation skills especially among
children, women, elderly and the differently abled and livelihood enhancement projects
(Donation of bi cycles & Shoes to school going children & water Coolers) |
Yes |
Karnal, Haryana |
52,79,754 |
Yes |
|
|
4 - |
Conservation of natural
resouces and maintaining , quality of soil, air & water |
Yes |
Karnal, Haryana |
2,29,750 |
Yes |
|
|
(d) Amount spent in Administrative Overheads: NIL (e) Amount spent on
Impact Assessment, if applicable: NIL
(f) Total amount spent for the Financial Year (8b+8c+8d+8e)-
65,72,072/-(g) Excess amount for set off, if any: 0/-
Sr. No. Particular |
Amount (in Rs.) |
(i) Two percent of average
net profit of the company as per section 135(5) after set off excess amount of preceding
year |
64,03,821 |
(ii) Total amount spent for the Financial
Year |
65,72,072 |
(iii) Excess amount spent for the
financial year [(ii)-(i)] |
|
(iv) Surplus arising out of
the CSR projects or programmes or activities of the previous financial years, if any |
NIL |
(v) Amount available for set off in
succeeding financial years [(iii)-(iv)] |
1,68,251 |
9. (a) Details of Unspent CSR amount for the preceding three
financial years
Sr. No. Preceding
Financial Year |
Amount transferred to
Unspent CSR Account under section 135 (6) (in Rs.) |
Amount spent in the
reporting Financial Year (in Rs.). |
Amount
transferred to any fund specified under Schedule VII as per section 135(6), if any. |
Amount remaining to be
spent in succeeding financial years. (in Rs.) |
|
|
|
Name of fund |
Amount (in rs) |
Date of transfer |
|
1. Nil |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
(b) Details of CSR amount spent in the financial year for ongoing
projects of the preceding financial year(s):
Sr. No. Project Id |
Name of Project |
Financial Year in which
the project was commenced. |
Project duration |
Total amount allocated
for the project (in Rs.). |
Amount spent on the
project in the reporting Financial Year (in Rs). |
Cumulative amount spent
at the end of reporting Financial Year. (in Rs.) |
Status of the project -
Completed / Ongoing. |
1. - |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
10. In case of creation or acquisition of capital asset, furnish the
details relating to the asset so created or acquired through CSR spent in the financial
year (asset-wise details). nil (a) Date of creation or acquisition of the capital
asset(s). NIL
(b) Amount of CSR spent for creation or acquisition of capital asset
NIL
(c) Details of the entity or public authority or beneficiary under
whose name such capital asset is registered, their address etc. NIL
(d) Provide details of the capital asset(s) created or acquired
(including complete address and location of the capital asset).NIL
11. Specify the reason(s), if the company has failed to spend two per
cent of the average net profit as per section 135(5).: NA
ANNEXTURE TO THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
DISCLOSURE REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 197(12) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
READ WITH RULE 5(1) OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMNUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL
PERSONNEL) RULES,2014
Sr. Information required
no. |
Disclosure |
|
Rs in lacs |
|
1. The ratio of the
remuneration of each Director to the median remuneration of the employees of the Company
for the financial year 2023-2024 and percentage |
Director s Name |
Remuneration Rs. In lakh |
Ratio to MRE |
% increase/ decrease in
remuneration in 2023-24 over 2022-23 |
increase / decrease in the
remuneration of each Director. |
Sh. Harvinder Singh Chopra |
122.24 |
38.94 |
7.101 |
|
Sh. Dharmendra kumar Batra |
39.00 |
17.50 |
61.29 |
|
Sh. Akhil Dada |
NIL |
- |
- |
|
Sh. Jai Parkash Kaushik |
NIL |
- |
- |
|
Ms. Heena Gera |
NIL |
- |
- |
|
Sh. Sunder Lal |
NIL |
- |
- |
|
Sh. Rajeev Kumar Sanger |
NIL |
|
|
2. The percentage increase
in remuneration of Chief Financial officer, Company Secretary or |
Name |
Designation |
Remuneration (Rs. In
lakhs) |
% increase in Remuneration |
manager, if any in the
financial year 2023-24 |
Balinder Kumar |
Chief Financial Officer |
12.20 |
3.89 |
|
Niraj Kumar Sehgal |
Company Secretary |
13.68 |
7.78 |
3. The percentage increase
in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year. |
Median FY 2023-2024 |
Median FY 2022-2023 |
% increase/ decrease |
|
- |
- |
- |
4. The number of permanent
employees on the rolls of company |
290 |
|
|
5 Average
percentile increase already 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 and point out if there
are any exceptional circumstances for increase in the managerial remuneration |
Average
percentile increase of 18.58 % in salaries of managerial personnel: |
Average
percentile increase in salaries of non-managerial personnel:11.62 % |
The salary
increases are functions of various factors due to inflationary trends, motivational human
development policies. |
6 Affirmation that the
remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the company |
The
remuneration paid to the Directors is as per the remuneration policy of the company. |
7 Statement
showingthe detail of employees drawing aggregate remuneration exceeding one crore
and two lakh rupees as per Rule 5 of Chapter XIII, the |
Employee name,
designation and age |
Educational Qualification |
Remuneration |
Date of joining and
experience |
Previous employment and
designation |
Relation with any other
Director/ Manager |
Companies(Appointment and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel Rules, 2014. |
Harvinder Singh Chopra |
BSc, Chartered Accountant |
122.24 |
16/01/1995 and 39 Years |
- |
- |