Dear Members,
We hereby present the Annual Report together with the Audited Accounts
of our business and operations for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.
The Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kolkata Bench,
vide its order dated October 21, 2021 had admitted the Company for initiation of Corporate
Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)
("the Code") and had appointed Mr. Girish Siriram Juneja having Registration no
IBBI/IPA-001/IP-P00999/2017-18/11646 as the Interim Resolution Professional. In an appeal
filed by the promoters with NCLAT opposing the admission of the Company to Insolvency the
Hon'ble NCLAT New Delhi stayed the Constitution of the CoC (Committee of Creditors)
by its order dated October 28, 2021. Further NCLAT vide its order dated January 18, 2022
vacated the stay on the formation of COC. Thereafter at the 1st Meeting of the Committee
of Creditors of the Company held on January 28, 2022 the e-voting results of which
concluded on February 9, 2022, the appointment of the Interim Resolution Professional Mr.
Girish Siriram Juneja was confirmed as the Resolution Professional (RP) and he is being
supported in the CIRP process by EY Restructuring LLP as the Insolvency Professional
Entity.
As per the provision of the Code, the RP had initiated the resolution
process of the Company and had invited expression of interest through publication of Form
G on March 25, 2022. The RP received various Expression of Interests from different
applicants and he had received resolution plans on July 25,2022. On October 28, 2022, the
resolution plan submitted by AGI Greenpac Limited (AGI) has been approved by the CoC and
accordingly, the RP had filed the plan for approval with the Hon'ble NCLT, the
outcome of which is pending as on the date of finalization of this report.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS* (INR in Lakhs)
Particulars |
For the year ended 31st March,
2024 |
For the year ended 31st
March, 2023 |
Gross sales (including excise duty) |
2,55,235 |
2,45,735 |
Profit before interest, depreciation and tax |
35,650 |
-9,926 |
Interest and finance charges |
435 |
2,734 |
Profit/Loss before depreciation and tax |
35,215 |
-12,659 |
Depreciation |
8,809 |
10,631 |
Exceptional items |
10,158 |
- |
Profit/Loss before tax & after exceptional profit |
16,249 |
-23,290 |
Profit/Loss for the year (Before Other Comprehensive Income) |
16,337 |
-23,332 |
Balance brought forward from previous year |
-1,88,805 |
-1,65,378 |
Amount available for appropriation |
-1,72,271 |
-1,88,805 |
Balance carried forward to the next year |
-1,72,271 |
-1,88,805 |
*figures have been regrouped and rounded off.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND THE STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
During the financial year under review, your Company reported gross
sales of Rs. 2,55,235 Lakhs in F.Y. 2023-24 compared to Rs. 2,45,735 Lakhs in F.Y.
2022-23. Your Company recorded a positive EBITDA of Rs. 35,650 Lakhs in comparison to loss
of Rs. 9,926 Lakhs in the last financial year 2022-23, thereby improving its performance
to a great extent. Further, your Company has strengthen its financial position and
reported a net profit of Rs. 16,337 Lakhs in the financial year under review in comparison
to a net loss of Rs. 23,332 Lakhs during the last financial year 2022-23.
The financial position of the Company has improved significantly in the
current financial year. The Company has generated sufficient funds and is in discussion
with the Committee of Creditors ("CoC") to undertake capex on select furnaces in
a phased manner.
DIVIDEND & RESERVE
Your Directors do not recommend any dividend for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2024. Further, during the financial year under review, no amount was
transferred to General Reserve.
ISSUE OF SHARES
The paid up Equity Share Capital as at 31st March, 2024 stood at
17,91,07,130 i.e. 8,95,53,565 equity shares of Rs. 2/- each. The Company has not issued
shares with differential voting rights, nor has granted any stock options or sweat equity.
As on 31st March, 2024, none of the Directors of the Company, hold instruments convertible
into equity shares of the Company.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
As on 31st March, 2024, your Company does not have any Subsidiary
Company.
DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Since the Company is undergoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
(CIRP) w.e.f 21st October 2021, the powers of the Board of Directors have been suspended
and such powers are vested with Mr. Girish Siriram Juneja, in the capacity of Resolution
Professional.
Shri Sanjay Somany (DIN:- 00124538) was the Chairman & Managing
Director of the Company. At present his powers to act for the company as a Director is
suspended.
Shri Mukul Somany (DIN:- 00124625) was Vice - Chairman & Managing
Director of the Company. At present his powers to act for the company as a Director is
suspended. Shri Ratna Kumar Daga (DIN: 00227746), Smt. Rita Bhimani (DIN: 07106069) &
Shri Amal Chandra Saha (DIN: 00443348) are the Independent Directors of the Company as on
31st March, 2024.
Shri Ratna Kumar Daga ceased to be Independent Director w.e.f. the
close of business hours on 31st March, 2024, upon completion of two consecutive terms as
Independent Director of the Company. Further, pursuant to the approval of the Committee of
Creditors (CoC) and upon the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
of the Company, the RP and Directors at their meeting held on 20th June, 2024, approved
the appointment of Mr. Neeraj Kumar Sureka (DIN: 02231914) as the Additional Non Executive
Independent Director of the Company, subject to the approval of shareholders at the
ensuing AGM of the Company.
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent
Directors of the Company, confirming that they meet the criteria of Independence, as
prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. Roles, responsibilities and
duties of Independent Directors are uploaded on the Company's website at the link
https://www.hngil.com/ uploads/0c768d3f360c86deb947e544428b07dc.pdf Pursuant to the
applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a structured questionnaire was prepared, after
taking into consideration the various aspects of the Board's functioning, composition
of the Board, its Committees, culture, execution and performance of specific duties,
obligations and governance. The Company has devised a Policy for performance evaluation of
Independent Directors and Board, which include criteria for performance evaluation of the
non-executive directors and executive directors.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors, Chairman and
the Non Independent Directors were carried out. The RP and Directors expressed their
satisfaction with the evaluation process, on the basis of recommendations from Nomination
and Remuneration Committee.
The following policies of the Company are attached herewith and marked
as "Annexure I": A. Nomination & Remuneration Policy.
B. Board Evaluation Policy.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Shri Jit Roy Choudhury has been appointed as the Company Secretary
& Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 16th April, 2024 and Smt. Pritha
Bose had resigned with effect from 30th January, 2024.Shri Bimal Kumar Garodia is acting
as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company since 26th April, 2008 and continues to act
so.
The details of Key Managerial Personnel of the Company are as follows:-
Sl No. |
Name of Key Managerial Personnel |
Designation |
1 |
Shri Sanjay Somany |
Managing Director (Suspended) |
2 |
Shri Mukul Somany |
Managing Director (Suspended) |
3 |
Shri Bimal Kumar Garodia |
Chief Financial Officer |
4 |
Shri Jit Roy Choudhury |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The financial statements of your Company for the financial year ended
March 31, 2024 have been taken on record by the Resolution Professional while discharging
the powers of the erstwhile Board of Directors of your Company which were conferred upon
him in accordance with the Hon'ble NCLT Order dated October 21, 2021 to run your
Company as a going concern during CIRP. Hence the financial statements for the financial
year ended March 31, 2024, have been prepared on "going concern" assumptions.
Further, pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Directors and the
RP hereby confirm that a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2024, the applicable Accounting Standards had been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures. b) They have
selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements and
estimates that are reasonable and prudent, so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2024 and of the profit of the Company for the
financial year ended on that date. c) They have taken proper and sufficient care 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. d) As stated above, the annual accounts have been prepared on a
going concern basis'. e) They have laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are
operating effectively; and f ) They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
Pursuant to Rule 3 of the Investor Education and Protection Fund
(Uploading of information regarding unpaid and unclaimed amounts lying with Companies)
Rules, 2012, including any till date amendments, the Company has uploaded the details of
unpaid and unclaimed amounts lying with it on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs website.
The Company has transferred the unpaid dividend amount for FY 2012-13
amounting to INR 12,792/- to the IEPF account. However, the linking of the amount
transferred by the Bank to the MCA/IEPF account is pending due to some technical glitch.
The Company is continuously communicating with the Bank/ MCA and taking steps to resolve
the issue. Equity shares in respect of which, the dividend for the year 2012-13 remained
unclaimed for seven consecutive years has been transferred to the IEPF Authority, in
compliance with Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with rule 6 of the Investor
Education and Protection Fund (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2017, after
giving individual notices to concerned Shareholders and advertisements in newspapers.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has been practicing the principles of good corporate
governance with a view to achieve transparent, accountable and fair management. The Report
on Corporate Governance, along with the Certificate from a firm of Practicing Company
Secretaries M/s. M. Rathi & Co., confirming the compliance of Corporate Governance, as
stipulated in Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations &
Disclosures Requirement) Regulations, 2015, forms an integral part of the Annual Report.
CONTRACTS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
The contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company during
the financial year 2023-24 with the related parties were in the ordinary course of
business and on an arm's length basis. All the related party transactions are
undertaken with the approval of the Audit Committee and are periodically placed before the
RP and Directors for their review. During the financial year 2023-24, the Company has not
entered into any contracts/arrangements/transactions with related parties, which could be
considered material in accordance with the policy on materiality of related party
transactions.
The Policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing
with related party transactions, as approved by the Board may be accessed on the
Company's website at the link:
https://www.hngil.com/uploads/c90668a5f25a922faa07d164c0a9568c. pdf
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee has been formulated and
comprises of Shri Mukul Somany (Chairman), Shri Sanjay Somany and Smt. Rita Bhimani as
members. Since, the average net profits of the Company made during the three immediately
preceding financial years is negative, the Company, was not required to incur any
expenditure on CSR activities. The CSR Policy may be accessed on the Company's
website at the link: https://www.hngil.com/ uploads/93ba57f26619b9fa9dae1ca3538f3446.pdf
DEBT MANAGEMENT
The Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kolkata Bench,
vide its order dated October 21, 2021 had admitted the Company for initiation of Corporate
Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)
("the Code") and appointed Mr. Girish Siriram Juneja having Registration no
IBBI/IPA-001/IP-P00999/2017-18/11646 as the Interim Resolution Professional. In an appeal
filed by the promoters with NCLAT opposing the admission of the Company to Insolvency the
Hon'ble NCLAT New Delhi stayed the Constitution of the CoC (Committee of Creditors)
by its order dated October 28, 2021. Subsequently NCLAT vide its order dated January 18,
2022 vacated the stay on the formation of COC. Thereafter at the 1st Meeting of the COC of
the Company held on January 28, 2022 the e-voting results of which concluded on February
9, 2022, the appointment of the Interim Resolution Professional Mr. Girish Siriram Juneja
was confirmed as the Resolution Professional (RP) and he is being supported in the CIRP
process by EY Restructuring LLP as the Insolvency Professional Entity.
As per the CIRP timelines, the 180 days of the CIRP period (excluding
82 days of stay period) expired on July 10, 2022. The RP had filed an application for an
extension with the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata Bench seeking an
extension of 90 days i.e. till October 08, 2022 under Section 12(2) of the Code and the
same was approved. The RP had filed for further extension of another 30 days and the same
was also approved extending the last date of CIRP to November 06, 2022. As per the
provision of IBC 2016, the RP had initiated the resolution process for the Company by
inviting expression of interest through publication of Form G on March 25, 2022. RP
received various Expression of Interests from different applicants and he received the
resolution plans on July 25,2022. On October 28, 2022, the resolution plan submitted by
AGI Greenpac Limited (AGI) has been approved by the CoC and accordingly, the RP has filed
the plan for approval with the Hon'ble NCLT, Kolkata bench on November 05, 2022 which
is pending as on the date of finalization of this report. Further some related
applications have been filed with Hon'ble Supreme Court, the outcome of which is
pending as on date.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management's Discussion and Analysis under Schedule V read with
Regulation 34(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 has been presented in a separate section and forms part of this Annual
Report.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
During the financial year under review, the Company has no subsidiary
and/or joint venture and/or associate Company and accordingly, your Company is not
required to prepare consolidated financial statements, including Form AOC-1 for the
F.Y.2023-24.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk management is embedded in your Company's operating framework.
The Company manages and monitors various risks and uncertainties that can have some
adverse impact on the Company's business. Your Company believes that managing risks
helps in maximising returns. Your Company is giving major thrust in developing and
strengthening its internal audit, so that risk threat can be mitigated. The Company's
approach to address business risks is comprehensive and includes periodic review,
mitigating controls and reporting mechanism.
Since, your Company is not among top 1000 listed companies based on
market capitalization as on 31st March, 2024, constitution of Risk Management Committee is
not required, in accordance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, However the provisions of Section 177(4) (vii) of the Companies Act,
2013 requires that every Audit Committee shall act in accordance with the terms of
reference specified in writing by the Board, which shall inter alia include evaluation of
risk management systems. In line with above, it is therefore, required for the Company to
frame and adopt a "Risk Management Policy"(this Policy) in accordance with
Section 134(3)(n), 177 (4)(vii) and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act,2013,
read with regulation 17(9), 21 and other applicable regulations of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Company has a formal Risk Management Policy and the same may be
accessed on the Company's website at the link
https://www.hngil.com/uploads/10250602fdfe89b1148677226c6055fd.pdf
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL AND THEIR ADEQUACY
Your Company has a comprehensive and effective internal control and
risk mitigation system, including internal financial control, for all the major processes,
to ensure reliability of financial reporting, timely feedback on operational and strategic
goals, compliance with policies, procedures, law and regulations, safeguarding of assets
and economical and efficient use of resources. The Company's internal control system
is commensurate with its size, scale and complexities of its operations. The main thrust
of internal audit is to test and review controls, appraisal of risks and business
processes, besides benchmarking controls with best practices in the industry.
The Audit Committee of the Company actively reviews the adequacy and
effectiveness of the Internal Control Systems and suggests improvements. The Company has a
robust Management Information System (MIS), which is an integral part of the control
mechanism.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT Statutory Auditors
The Company has the following joint Statutory Auditors namely: -
M/s Lodha & Co LLP, Chartered Accounts (ICAI Registration Number
301051E/E300284), who were appointed as the Joint Statutory Auditors of the Company, to
hold office for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years from the conclusion of the 76th
Annual General Meeting (AGM) till the conclusion of the 81st AGM of the Company to be held
in the year 2027.
M/s JKVS & Co, (Formerly M/s Jitendra K Agarwal & Associates)
Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 318086E). who were appointed as the Joint
Statutory Auditors of the Company at the AGM held on 12th September, 2023 to hold office
for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years from the conclusion of the 77th AGM until the
conclusion of the 82nd AGM of the Company to be held in the year 2028.
Statutory Auditors' Report
The following audit qualification were given by the Auditors in their
Audit Report dated 28th May, 2024: Details of Audit Qualification: (i) Qualification
regarding Going Concern. (ii) Qualification regarding adjustment against outstanding loan
balances. (iii) Qualification regarding non accounting of interest post initiation of
CIRP. (iv) Qualification regarding reinstatement of ECB Borrowing and related interest.
(v) Qualification regarding set aside corpus fund by consortium lenders for meeting legal
expenses. (vi) Qualification regarding non-reconciliation of certain debit and credit
balances. (vii) Qualification regarding final decision and outcome of Corporate Insolvency
Resolution Process (CIRP). (viii) Qualification regarding written back interest on MSME
Vendors on PRE ICD Balance.
Further, the Statutory Auditor of the Company have not reported any
fraud to the Audit Committee of the Company as specified Section 143(12) of the Companies
Act, 2013, during the financial year under review. The management response to the
following qualifications / observations made in the Independent Auditors Report is stated
as under:
Management Response
The Management/RP is of the view that they are making best efforts to
achieve favorable order in ongoing litigations in order to protect the value of the assets
and is continuously working on making efforts to improve operations. As per rules and
regulations of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) stipulated under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (the code'), RP had invited resolution
plans from the eligible prospective resolution applicants and he received resolution plan
on July 25, 2022, On October 28, 2022 the Resolution plan submitted by AGI Greenpac
Limited (AGI) had been approved by the CoC and accordingly, the RP filed the plan for
approval with the Hon'ble NCLT, Kolkata Bench on November 05, 2022, which is pending
as on date. In line with the objective of the code to run the Company as Going Concern,
the financial results for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 have been prepared on
Going Concern basis. In view of the Management and RP, the Going Concern assumption
considered for the preparation of financial results has not been vitiated. The ultimate
outcome can only be ascertained after initiation of Resolution Plan.
Further, the management is of the view that based on the written
representations received from the Directors as on March 31, 2024, taken on record by the
RP & the directors and the legal opinion obtained by the Company from a Senior
Advocate who is a Government Pleader High Court for the State of West Bengal, none
of the Directors are disqualified from being appointed as a Director in terms of Section
164 (2) of the Act as on March 31, 2024.
INTERNAL AUDITORS
The Company previously had an In-house management team to review and
report on Internal Control Systems until July 2023. Subsequently, upon recommendation of
the Audit Committee in August 2023, M/s Grant Thornton Bharat LLP (GT') was
appointed as the Internal Auditors of the Company to review and report on efficacy of the
Internal Control System. GT team presents its Internal Audit Reports to the Audit
Committee of the Company and the Committee reviews and recommends actions to be taken
pursuant to the observations and findings of the auditors.
The Committee mandatorily reviews information such as Internal Audit
Reports related to internal control weakness, management discussion & analysis of
financial condition and result of operations, statement of significant related party
transactions and such other matters as prescribed.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the rules made thereunder, the Company has appointed Shri Babu Lal Patni (F.C.S. No.
2304, C.P. No. 1321), Practicing Company Secretary, to conduct the Secretarial Audit for
the financial year 2023-24. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2024, is annexed herewith and marked as "Annexure II" to this report.
ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT
Pursuant to Circular CIR/CFD/CMD1/27/2019 dated February 8, 2019 issued
by the SEBI, the Company has received Annual Secretarial Compliance Report from Shri Babul
Lal Patni, Practicing Company Secretary on compliance of all applicable SEBI Regulations
and Circulars/Guidelines issued thereunder and the same has been submitted to the Stock
Exchanges within the timelines specified in Regulation 24A of SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
DISCLOSURES Audit Committee
As on 31.03.2024, the Audit Committee comprises of 2(Two) Independent
Directors namely Shri Ratna Kumar Daga (Chairman and Independent Director) & Shri Amal
Chandra Saha (Member and Independent Director) and 1 (One) Executive Director, namely Shri
Mukul Somany as member. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted
by the RP and Directors, during the financial year 2023-24.
The composition of the Audit Committee as on 31st March, 2024 is as
follows:
Sl No. |
Name of Key Managerial Personnel |
Designation |
1 |
Shri Ratna Kumar Daga |
Chairman |
2 |
Shri Amal Chandra Saha |
Member |
3 |
Shri Mukul Somany |
Member |
Further, Shri Ratna Kumar Daga ceased to be Independent Director w.e.f
close of business hours on 31st March, 2024 upon completion of two consecutive terms as
Independent Director of the Company and accordingly his position as a Chairman of the
Audit Committee got relinquished and subsequently the Company at the meeting of the RP and
Directors held on 16th April, 2024 appointed Smt. Rita Bhimani as a member of the Audit
Committee and redesignated Shri Amal Chandra Saha as the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Moreover, the Company at the meeting of the RP and Directors held on 20th June, 2024
appointed Mr. Neerj Kumar Sureka as a member in place of Smt. Rita Bhimani.
It is also to be noted that after the initiation of CIRP, all meetings
of the Committee are chaired by the RP.
Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy
The Company has a Vigil Mechanism, which also incorporates a Whistle
Blower Policy for Directors and Employees to report their concerns about unethical
behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of conduct.
Disclosures can be made by a Whistle Blower, through an email to the Chairman of the Audit
Committee.
The Policy may be accessed on the Company's website at the link:
https://www.hngil.com/ uploads/6d68cf57fb915efa23aa97c7b76c0301.pdf
Secretarial Standards
During the financial year under review, the Company has complied with
the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of
India.
Meetings of the RP & Directors
During the financial year under review 5 (five) meetings of the RP and
the Directors (Suspended) have been held Physically and through Video Conferencing (VC) or
Other Audio Visuals Means (OAVM) in accordance with various Circulars issued by Securities
Exchange Board of India and Ministry of Corporate Affairs in view of COVID-19 pandemic
situation. The maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days, as
prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013. Details of compositions of the Board and other
Board Committees and other information are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
Annual Return
The Annual Return as required under Section 92 and Section 134 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration)
Rules, 2014 is posted on Company's website at www.hngil.com.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investment made, guarantee given
and securities provided.
Particulars of Loans given, Investments made, Guarantees given and
securities provided along with the purpose for which, the Loan or Guarantee or Security is
proposed to be utilized by the recipient are provided in the Financial Statements.
Change in nature of Business
During the financial year under review, there has been no change in the
nature of business of the Company.
Remuneration from Subsidiary
Since the Company has no Subsidiary, this is not applicable.
Significant or Material Order
Except as disclosed in this Report, no significant and material order
was passed by any regulator or court or tribunal, which impacts the going concern status
of the Company or will have any bearing on Company's operations in future.
Material Event
A severe accidental fire incident occurred at the manufacturing
facility of the Company situated at Sinnar, Malegaon, Maharashtra on December 29, 2023.
The fire caused severe damages to various property, plant and equipment and work in
progress, resulting in disruptions in the day-to-day operations and suspension of the
manufacturing process. Although the fire caused damages to property and plant and
machinery, it did not lead to any injury or loss of human lives. Further, the Company was
adequately covered with an Industrial All Risk Insurance Policy, which included coverage
on reinstatement value of the damage and Business Interruption Loss. The Company had
timely initiated the process of intimating the insurance company which appointed a
surveyor to assess the extent of loss incurred. Pending final estimate of the loss, the
Company has made provisions on account of property, plant and equipment, molten glass as
work in progress and some spares.
Material Changes and Commitments
The Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kolkata Bench,
vide its order dated October 21, 2021 had admitted the Company for initiation of Corporate
Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)
("the Code") and the management of the affairs of the Company is vested with the
RP.
Sexual Harassment
The company has in place a Policy for Prevention of Sexual Harassment
at the Workplace in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaints
Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual
harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under
this policy. No complaint was pending at the beginning of the year, no complaint was
received during the year, and hence, no complaint was pending at the end of the year.
Annual Listing Fees
The Company's shares continue to be listed at the National Stock
Exchange of India Limited, BSE Limited and The Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited.
The Annual Listing fee for the F.Y. 2024-25 has been paid to all these
Exchanges.
Particulars of Employees and Related Disclosures
In terms of Section 197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5(1) (2) &
(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rule 2014, a
Statement showing the names and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration in
excess of the limits set-out and other details as required in the said rule are provided
as "Annexure III".
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption And Foreign Exchange
Earnings And Outgo
The statements containing the required particulars under the Act are
provided as "Annexure IV" and forms a part of this report.
DISCLOSURE IN RESPECT OF STATUS OF APPLICATION OR PROCEEDING PENDING
UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE
The Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kolkata Bench,
vide its order dated October 21, 2021 had admitted the Company for initiation of Corporate
Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)
("the Code") and had appointed Mr. Girish Siriram Juneja having Registration no
IBBI/IPA-001/IP-P00999/2017-18/11646 as the Interim Resolution Professional. In a appeal
filed by the promoters with the NCLAT opposing the admission of the Company to Insolvency
the Hon'ble NCLAT New Delhi stayed the Constitution of the CoC (Committee of
Creditors) by its order dated October 28, 2021. Subsequently NCLAT vide its order dated
January 18, 2022 vacated the stay on the formation of COC. Thereafter at the 1st Meeting
of the Committee of Creditors of the Company held on January 28, 2022 the e-voting results
of which concluded on February 9, 2022, the appointment of the Interim Resolution
Professional Mr. Girish Siriram Juneja was confirmed as the Resolution Professional (RP)
and he is being supported in the CIRP process by EY Restructuring LLP as the Insolvency
Professional Entity. As per the CIRP timelines, the 180 days of the CIRP period (excluding
82 days of stay period) had expired on July 10, 2022. The RP had filed an application for
extension with the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata Bench seeking an
extension for a period of 90 days i.e. till October 08, 2022 under Section 12(2) of the
Code and the same was approved. The RP had filed for obtaining further extension of 30
days and the same was also approved extending the last date of CIRP as
November 06, 2022. As per the provision of IBC 2016, the RP had
initiated the resolution process for the Company by inviting expression of interest
through publication of Form G on March 25, 2022. The RP received various Expression of
Interests from the different applicants and finally he had received resolution plans on
July 25, 2022. On October 28, 2022, the resolution plan submitted by AGI Greenpac Limited
(AGI) had been approved by the CoC and accordingly, the RP had filed the plan for approval
with the Hon'ble NCLT, Kolkata bench on November 05, 2022 which is pending as on the
date of finalization of this report. Pending this, related applications were filed before
Hon'ble NCLAT, New Delhi, which have been dismissed. Consequent to this, applications
were filed before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and the matter is still pending
before the apex court.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME
OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
During the financial year under review, no such instances took place.
Personnel and Industrial Relations
Your Company takes pride in the commitment, competence and dedication
shown by its employees in all the areas of business. People are the Company's key
assets. The focus in F.Y. 2023-24, was on enhancing employee engagement and driving
performance excellence, to achieve the Company's long term vision. Your Company is
consolidating the human resource operations and the internal systems, to enhance the
operations of the Company. The Company continued to actively drive the Ethics and
Compliance agenda via trainings, programs and employee engagements, focusing on
non-retaliation and zero tolerance to non-compliance. HR function is a critical pillar to
support the organization's growth and its sustainability in the long run.
Acknowledgements
Your Directors & RP would like to place on record, their
appreciation to the employees, at all levels, for their contribution to the Company's
performance, but for whose hard work and support, your Company's achievements would
not have been possible. Your Directors & RP also wish to thank its customers, dealers,
agents, suppliers, investors and bankers, for their continued support and faith reposed in
the Company.
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For and on behalf of the Company |
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Mukul Somany |
Place : Kolkata |
Director |
Date : 14.08.2024 |
(DIN: 00124625) |
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Powers of the board are suspended from the Insolvency
Commencement Date |
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Taken on record by |
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Girish Siriram Juneja |
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Resolution Professional for Hindusthan National Glass
& Industries Limited |
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Reg.: IBBI/IPA001/IP-P00999/2017-2018/11646 |