To
THE MEMBERS>
SARVESHWAR FOODS LIMITED
REGISTERED OFFICE: SARVESHWAR HOUSE, BELOW GUMMAT,
JAMMU-J&K
Dear Members,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 20th Annual Report on
the business and operations of the Company and the accounts for the Financial Year ended
31st March, 2024.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Key aspects of Consolidated and Standalone Financial Performance of
Sarveshwar Foods Limited for the current Financial Year 2023-2024 along with the previous
Financial Year 2022-2023 are tabulated below:
|
CONSOLIDATED |
STANDALONE |
PARTICULARS |
Year Ended 31 March, 2024 |
Year Ended 31 March, 2023 |
Year Ended 31 March, 2024 |
Year Ended 31 March, 2023 |
Revenue from operations |
86,959.29 |
68,932.40 |
37,751.31 |
32,436.57 |
Other Income |
727.28 |
805.23 |
322.12 |
837.01 |
Total Income |
87,686.58 |
69,737.63 |
38073.44 |
33,273.58 |
Expenses |
81,380.41 |
65,687.13 |
35106.36 |
31,376.19 |
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes,
Depreciation, and Amortization |
6,306.16 |
4, 050.50 |
2,967.08 |
1,897.39 |
Depreciation and Amortization Expenses |
111.98 |
271.53 |
36.76 |
59.77 |
Finance Costs |
3,944.27 |
2,688.84 |
1919.50 |
1,281.17 |
Profit before Exceptional Items and Tax |
2,249.91 |
1090.13 |
1010.82 |
556.45 |
Exceptional Items |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
Profit before Tax (PUT) |
2,249.91 |
1090.13 |
1010.82 |
556.45 |
Tax expense: |
|
|
|
|
Current Year |
566,00 |
341,86 |
254,00 |
160.84 |
Previous Year Tax |
(69.74) |
|
(57.44) |
- |
Deferred Tax |
19.16 |
(42.93) |
(8.00) |
(4.04) |
Profit After Tax (PAT) |
1734.49 |
791.2 |
822.26 |
399.65 |
Share of profit/(loss) of associate |
(56.50) |
(11.14) |
NIL |
NIL |
Minority Interest |
(1.54) |
(1.04) |
N.A |
N.A |
Profit after Taxes and Minority Interest |
1676.45 |
779.01 |
522.26 |
399.65 |
Appropriations |
- |
- |
|
|
Earning Per Share (Face Value of Rs, If-
each) |
0.23 |
0.10 |
0.11 |
0.55 |
FINANCIAL REVIEW:
In the face of a challenging inflationary environment, our company has
remained resilient, focusing on key strategic pillars to ensure sustained growth and
profitability. The fiscal year 2023-2024 has been marked by significant achievements
across various fronts, reflecting our commitment to excellence and innovation.
KEY METRICS
Revenue Growth:
Revenue from Operations reached Rs, 869.59 crore in FY24, showcasing a
robust growth of 26% compared to Rs, 689.32 crore in FY23, This growth underscores our
strong market presence and customer demand for our offerings,
EBITDA Performance:
EBITDA for FY24 stands at Rs, 55.79 crore, marking a substantial
increase from Rs, 32.45 crore in FY23, representing a remarkable growth of 72%
year-on-year. This impressive performance is a testament to our relentless focus on cost
efficiency programs and operational excellence.
Profitability:
Profit after Tax (PAT) for FY24 amounted to Rs. 16.78 crore, a notable
surge from Rs, 7,80 crore in FY23, registering an outstanding growth of 115%, This
exceptional growth in profitability reflects our efficient management of resources and
effective execution of strategic initiatives,
DIVIDEND;
The Board wishes to retain all its earnings to further improve the
performance of the Company and thus do not recommend any distribution of dividend for the
Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2024.
TRANSFER OF RESERVES:
In view of the robust financial strength of the Company, a sum of Rs.
41,11 Lacs has been transferred to General Reserves out of the amount available for
appropriations.
SHARE CAPITAL:
There is Change in share Capital of the Company in Financial Year
2023-2024,Pursuant to the approval of Members through Extra Ordinary General Meeting
(EOGM) on August 24, 2023, for sub-division/split of Equity Shares of the Company from
l(One) Equity Share having face value of ' 10/- each fully paid-up, into 10{Ten) Equity
Shares having face value ofl/- each fully paid-up and Bonus Issue of Equity Shares of the
Company in the Ratio of 2:1, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company stood sub-
divided/split from ' 35,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty Five Crores only) divided into
3,50,00,000 (Three Crore Fifty Lakhs) Equity Shares of face value of 10/- (Rupees Ten
only) each to 35,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty Five Crores only) divided into 35,00,00,000/-
(Thirty Five Crores) Equity Shares of face value ofl/- (Rupees One only) each and
subsequently the Authorized Share Capital of the Company increased from 35,00,00,000/-
(Rupees Thirty Five Crores only) divided into 35,00,00,000/- (Thirty Five Crores) Equity
Shares of face value of 1/- (Rupees One only) each to 100,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Hundred
Crores only) divided into 100,00,00,000/- (One Hundred Crores) Equity Shares of face value
of 1/- (Rupees One only) each.
Furthermore, Pursuant to the approval of Members through Extra Ordinary
General Meeting (EOGM) on March 16, 2024, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company
increased from 100,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Hundred Crores only) divided into
100,00,00,000/- (One Hundred Crores) Equity Shares of face value of 1/- (Rupees One only)
each to 120,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Hundred Twenty Crores only) divided into
120,00,00,000/- (One Hundred Twenty Crores) Equity Shares of face value of 1/- (Rupees One
only) each.
During the year under review, the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Equity
Share Capital of your Company was increased/changed as under:
* Conversion of Warrants into Equity Shares
During the financial year 2022-23, the Company initiated a preferential
issue of 36,60,000 fully convertible warrants at a price of Rs. 81.2 per warrant, totalOf
note, during a Board meeting convened on May 30th, 2023, a portion of the fully
convertible warrants, specifically 16,30,000 units, was converted into equity shares upon
the payment of the balance amount. Subsequently, Board meeting convened on 14th August,
2023, remaining fuliy convertible warrants, specifically 20,30,000 units, were converted
into equity shares upon the payment of the balance amount.
The Post Allotment Equity Share Capital was Rs. 32,62,72,000 (Rupees
Thirty Two Crores Sixty Two lakhs Seventy Two Thousand Only).
ing Rs. 29.72 crores. Additionally, the Company received Rs. 7.43
crores, representing 25% of the consolidation payable on the allotment of said warrants
during the subsequent year, 2023-24. Furthermore, The funds generated from the allotment
of fully convertible warrants and equity shares were entirely allocated towards fulfilling
working capita! requirements, supporting general corporate purposes, and covering
issue-related expenses
* Sub Division of Shares & Bonus Issue of Shares.
Pursuant to the approvals of Members through Extra Ordinary General
Meeting (EOGM) on August 24, 2023, the Paid Up Share Capital of the Company was
32,62,72,000 [Rupees Thirty Two Crores Sixty Two lakhs Seventy Two Thousand Only) divided
into 3,26,27,200 (Three Crores Twenty Six Lakhs Twenty Seven Thousand Two Hundred) Equity
Shares of face value of ' 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each to 32,62,72,000(Rupees Thirty Two
Crores Sixty Two lakhs Seventy Two Thousand Only} divided into 32,62,72,000 (Thirty Two
Crores Sixty Two lakhs Seventy Two Thousand) Equity Shares of face value of 1/- (Rupees
One only) each due to sub-division/split of Equity Shares of the Company from l[One)
Equity Share having face value of ' 10/- each fully paid-up, into 10 (Ten) Equity Shares
having face value of 1/- each fully paid-up,
Furthermore, Pursuant to the approval of Members through Extra Ordinary
General Meeting (EOGM) on August 24, 2023, the Paid Up Share Capital of the Company
increased from 32,62,72,000 (Rupees Thirty Two Crores Sixty Two lakhs Seventy Two Thousand
Only) divided into 32,62,72,000 (Thirty Two Crores Sixty Two lakhs Seventy Two Thousand)
Equity Shares of face value ofl/- (Rupees One only) each to 97,88,16,000/- (Rupees Ninety
Seven Crores Eighty Eight Lakhs Sixteen Thousand only) divided into 97,88,16,000/- (Ninety
Seven Crores Eighty Eight Lakhs Sixteen Thousand) Equity Shares of face value of 1/-
[Rupees One only) each due to Bonus Issue of Equity Shares of the Company in the ratio of
2:1.
* Preferential Issue of Fully Convertible Warrants of upto 10,20,00,000
(Ten Crores and Twenty Lakhs only) to the Persons belonging to "Non Promoter, Public
Category")
Pursuant to the approval of Board in its Board Meeting held on
22ndFebruary,2024 and further approval of Members through Extra Ordinary General Meeting
(EOGM) on March 16, 2024, The Company has approved the Preferential Allotment of upto
10,20,00,000 (Ten Crores and Twenty Lakhs only} Fully Convertible Warrants to the Persons
belonging to "Non Promoter, Public Category") , and have approved the Allotment
of fully convertible warrants in the Board Meeting held on 25th July,2024 post receipt of
In principle approvals from both the NS? and BSE.
Raising of Funds through issuance of securities.
Pursuant to the approval of Board in its Board Meeting held on 22nd
February,2024 and further approval of Members through Extra Ordinary General Meeting
(EOGM) on March 16, 2024, The Company has approved the Raising of Funds through issuance
of Securities. The Board of the Company is yet to decide about the means to Raise Funds.
MATERIAL CHANGES DURING THE YEAR:
SUB-DIVISION/SPLIT OF EQUITY SHARES
During the year under review, pursuant to the approval of Members
through Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EOGM) on August 24, 2023, the Issued, Subscribed
and Paid-up Equity Share Capital existing on the Record Date (i.e. September 15, 2023} was
sub-divided/split from l(One) Equity Share having face value of 10/- each fully paid-up,
into 10(Ten) Equity Shares having face value of 1/- each fully paid-up.
BONUS ISSUE OF EQUITY SHARES
During the year under review, pursuant to the approval of Members
through Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EOGM) on August 24, 2023, Members holding Shares
on the Record Date (i.e. September 15, 2023) were entitled for Bonus Issue of Equity
Shares of the Company in the ratio of 2:1 i.e. 2 (Two) Equity Shares for every 1 (One)
Equity Shares having a face value of Re, 1/- (considering the post sub- division/split of
face value of equity shares).
Preferential Issue of Fully Convertible Warrants of upto 10,20,00,000
(Ten Crores and Twenty Lakhs only) to the Persons belonging to "Non Promoter, Public
Category"
Pursuant to the approval of Board in its Board Meeting held on 22nd
February,2024 and further approval of Members through Extra Ordinary General Meeting
(EOGM) on March 16, 2024, The Company has approved the Preferential Allotment of upto
10,20,00,000 (Ten Crores and Twenty Lakhs only) Fully Convertible Warrants to the Persons
belonging to "Non Promoter, Public Category") but the In principle approvals
from NSE and BSE were not received till end of the Financial Year.
Raising of Funds through issuance of securities
Pursuant to the approval of Board in its Board Meeting held on
22ndFebruary,2024 and further approval of Members through Extra Ordinary General Meeting
(EOGM) on March 16, 2024, The Company has approved the Raising of Funds through Issuance
of Securities. The Board of the Company is yet to decide about the means to Raise Funds.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL
POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE
COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:
APPROVAL OF JN PRINCIPLE APPROVAL FROM EXCHANGES AND ALLOTMENT OF FULLY
CONVERTIBLE WARRANTS
The Company has applied for In principle approval of issue of Upto upto
10,20,00,000 (Ten Crores and Twenty Lakhs only) Fully Convertible Warrants to the Persons
belonging to "Non Promoter, Public Category") which was received on 10th
July,2024 from NSE and on 11th July, 2024 from BSE.
Pursuant to this ,Company held a Board Meeting on 25th July,2024 for
allotment of Fully Convertible Warrants to the Persons belonging to "Non Promoter,
Public Category") post receipt of 25% of upfront payment from the allottees.
There are no Material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the company occurred between the end of financial year to which this financial
statements relates and till the date of this report except mentioned above.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company during the
financial year 2023-2024. SEGMENT REPORTING:
A separate reportable segment forms part of Notes to the Accounts.
NAME OF COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES,
JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANY DURING THE YEAR
During the Financial year 2023-2024, Your Company has acquired Green
Point Pte. Ltd, a company incorporated in Republic of Singapore. Green Point Pte. Ltd
became a Wholly Owned Subsidiary on acquisition of 100% stake w.e.f, March 26, 2024.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Your Company has three subsidiaries viz,, Sarveshwar Overseas Limited,
Himalayan Bio Organic Foods Limited and Green Point Pte. Ltd (w.e.f. March 26, 2024).
Further there has been no material change in the nature of business of
the subsidiaries during the financial year 2023-2024. The Consolidated Financial
Statements of your Company for the financial year 2023-2024 are prepared in compliance
with applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued
thereunder and the provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 {hereinafter referred to as the "SEBI Listing Regulations"),
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared by consolidating audited
financial statements of your Company and its
subsidiaries, as approved by the respective Board of Directors.
Further, pursuant to the proviso of sub section (3) of section 129 of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 a separate statement containing the
salient features of the financial statements of Subsidiaries of the company in the
prescribed Form AOC-1 is given in the Consolidated Financial Statements, forming part of
this Annual report. Consolidated Turnover is Rs. 86,959.29Lacs in current year as compared
to Rs. 68,932.40Lacs in the previous year. Consolidated Net Profit after Tax is Rs.
1,677.99 Lacs as compared to Rs. 780.05 Lacs in the previous year. The financial
statements of the subsidiary companies and related information are available for
inspection by the members at the Registered Office of your Company during business hours
on all days except Sunday and holiday upto the date of the Annual Genera! Meeting {'A6M')
as required under Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013. Any member desirous of obtaining
a copy of the said financial statements may write to the Compliance Officer at the
Registered Office / Corporate Office of your Company. The financial statements including
the consolidated financial statements. Statement containing salient features of the
financial statement of Subsidiaries and all other documents shall also be available on
Company's website www.sarveshwarfoods.com downloadable format.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
As on March 31, 2024 your Company's Board has a strength of 10 (Ten)
Directors including 1 (One) Woman Director. The Chairman of the Board is a Honorary
Chairman. The composition of the Board is as below:
Category |
Number of Directors |
%to Total Number of Directors |
Executive Directors (Including Woman
Director) |
4 |
40 |
Independent NonExecutive |
5 |
50 |
Non Executive Directors |
1 |
10 |
The detailed section on 'Board of Directors' is given in the 'Report on
Corporate Governance' forming part of this Annual Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149(13) of the Companies Act,
2013 and Articles of Association of the Company all directors except Independent Directors
are liable to retire by rotation. No Independent Directors are liable to retire by
rotation. However, they can resign from directorship any time before their respective
tenure.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act,
2013 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mahadeep Singh Jamwal, Director retire by
rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, are eligible for re-appointment. The brief
resume of the Directors being re-appointed, the nature of their expertise in specific
functional areas, names of companies in which they have held Directorships, Committee
Memberships, their shareholding etc,, are furnished in the explanatory statement to the
notice of the ensuing Annual Genera! Meeting and also forming part of Corporate Governance
Report. The Board recommends their re-appointment at the ensuing Annual Genera) Meeting.
AUDIT COMMITTEE:
As on March 31, 2024, the Audit Committee of Sarveshwar Foods Limited
comprises of following 3 (Three) Members, with majority of Independent Non-Executive
Directors:
Name |
Nature of Directorship |
Designation in Committee |
Mr. Adarsh Gupta |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman |
Dr. Uttar Kumar Padha |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
Mr. Anil Kumar |
Executive Director |
Member |
All the recommendation made by the Audit Committee was accepted by the
Board of Director. The Powers and role of the Audit Committee are included in report on
Corporate Governance forming part of this Annual Report.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNELS:
The Key Managerial Personnels (KMPs) of the Company in accordance with
the provisions of Sections 2(51) and Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (including
any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force) are as
follows
S.NO |
Name of KMP's |
Designation |
01. |
Anil Kumar |
Managing Director |
02, |
Vishal Narchal |
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating
Officer |
03. |
Seema Rani |
Whole timeDirector |
04. |
Sadhvi Sharrna |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
**Appointment of Vishal Narchal as the Chief Operating Officer of the
Company w.e.f 27th June,2023 and Appointment as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company
w.e.f 10th November,2023.
DETAILS OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED AND RESIGNED DURING THE YEAR;
The following Directors has been appointed and resigned during the
year:
Name of Persons |
Designation |
Appointment/ cessation |
Date of Appointment/ Resignation |
Mubarak Singh |
Independent Director |
Appointment |
27/06/2023 |
MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION AND PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The disclosures with respect to the remuneration of Directors and
employees as required under Section 197 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 (1) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 along with a
statement containing particulars of employees as required under Section 197 of Companies
Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 (2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith and marked Annexure-I and forms part
of this report.
POLICY ON REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS, KMPs, SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
AND OTHER EMPLOYEES:
The remuneration paid to the Directors is in accordance with the
Nomination and Remuneration Policy of Sarveshwar Foods Limited formulated in accordance
with Section 134(3)(e) and Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation
19 of SEBI Listing Regulations [including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s)
for the time being in force. The salient aspects covered in the Nomination and
Remuneration Policy have been outlined below:
i) To identify the persons who are qualified to become directors and
who may be appointed in senior management in accordance with the criteria laid down, and
recommend to the board of directors their appointment and removal.
ii) To formulate the criteria for determining qualifications, positive
attributes and independence of a director and recommend to the Board a policy relating to
the remuneration of Directors, key managerial personnel and other employees of Sarveshwar
Foods Limited.
iii) To formulate the criteria for evaluation of Independent Director
and the Board.
iv) To evaluate the performance of the members of the Board and provide
necessary report to the Board for further evaluation of the Board and to determining
whether to extend or continue the term of appointment of the independent director, on the
basis of the report of performance evaluation of independent directors.
v) To recommend to the Board on Remuneration payable to the Directors,
Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management,
vi) To provide to Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management reward
linked directly to their effort, performance, dedication and achievement relating to the
Company's operations.
vii) To retain, motivate and promote talent and to ensure longterm
sustainability of talented managerial persons and create competitive advantage.
viii) To develop a succession plan for the Board and to regularly
review the plan.
ix) To assist the Board in fulfilling responsibilities.
x) To implement and monitor policies and processes regarding principles
of corporate governance.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company is available at
the website of the Company www.sarveshwarfoods.com
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD:
During the Financial Year 2023-2024, Nine Board meetings were held. For
details thereof kindly refer to the section 'Board Meeting and Procedures - Details of
Board Meetings held and attended by the directors during the financial year 2023-2024, in
the Corporate Governance report of forming part of this Annual Report.
BOARD EVALUATION:
In pursuance of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Regulation 4(2), 17(10) and 19(4) read with Schedule li Part D of the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations,
2015 and Secretarial Standards-I, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has framed the
evaluation process and the performance evaluation of Independent Directors, Executive
Directors and Board as a whole as well as working of its Audit, Nomination &
Remuneration and other Committees has been carried out during the financial year
2023-2024.
The detailed process in which annual evaluation of the performance of
the Board, Its Chairperson, its Committees and of individual Directors has been made is
disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report forming an integral part of this Board's
Report
STATEMENT OF DECLARATION BY AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR(S) AND RE-
APPOINTMENT, IF ANY:
All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the
criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6} of the Companies Act, 2013 and
they have complied with the Code for independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to
the Act and the Listing Regulations.. In the opinion of the Board and as confirmed by
Independent Directors, they fulfill the conditions specified in section 149 of the Act and
the Rules made thereunder and the Listing Regulations about their status as Independent
Director of the Company.
Your Board of Directors formed opinion that the Independent Directors
of the Company are maintaining highest standard of integrity and possessing expertise,
requisite qualifications and relevant experience in the fields of Administration, Genera!
management. Accounts & Finance, Audit , Internal Audit, Taxation, Risk, Board
procedures, Governance etc., for performing their rote as Independent Directors of the
Company
REMUNERATION POLICY:
The Company has framed Remuneration Policy in compliance with Section
178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read along with the applicable rules thereto and Regulation
19 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligation and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and remuneration policy of the Company in compliance of
Section 178 (4) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Policy is available at Company website
www.sarveshwarfoods.com
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN:
As required pursuant to Section 92(3) and Section 134 (3) (a) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules,
2014 the Company has placed the copy of Annual Return as at 31st March, 2024 on its
website https://sarveshwarfoods.com/1nvestor.asD7id-9
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH
RELATED PARTIES:
The particulars of every contract or arrangements entered into by the
company with related parties referred to in subsection (1) of Section 188 of the Companies
Act, 2013 are disclosed in Form No. AOC-2 marked as Annexure-ll. With reference to Section
134(3){h) of Companies Act, 2013, all contracts and arrangement with related parties under
Section 188[1) entered by the Company during the financial year were in ordinary course of
business and on arms length basis.
All Related Party Transactions are presented to the Audit Committee and
the Board. Omnibus approval is obtained for the transactions which are foreseen and
repetitive in nature. A statement of all related party transactions is presented before
the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and terms and
conditions of the transactions,
A policy on 'Related Party Transactions' has been devised by the
Company which may be referred to at the Company's website at:
https://sarveshwarfoods.com/.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider
Trading, in accordance with the requirements of Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time. The
Company Secretary is the Compliance Officer for monitoring adherence to the said
Regulations. The Code is displayed on the Company's website at www.sarveshwarfoods.com.
REPORTING OF FRAUD:
The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification and Fraud (as
specified under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013). Notes to Accounts and
Auditors remarks as their report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further
comments.
DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE RECEIPT OF COMMISSION
In terms of Section 197(14) of the Act and ruilfes made there under,
during the year under review, no director has received any commission from the Company
thus the said provision is not applicable to the Company.
DETAILS OF SU BSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE
COM PAN IES:
Pursuant to sub-section (3) of Section 129 of the Act, the statement
containing the salient feature of the financial statement of a Company's subsidiaries and
associate marked as Annexure-NI [Performance and financial position of each of the
subsidiaries companies and associate included in the consolidated financial statement.
Whereas, Company does not have any Joint Venture.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
The disclosures as per Rule 9 of Companies (Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 related to CSR activities is detailed In Annexure IV.
AUDIT COMMITTEE:
In pursuance of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Regulation 18 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has constituted the Audit
Committee and the details in pursuance of Section 177 (8) of the Companies Act, 2013 in
respect of composition of Audit Committee of the Company is given in Corporate Governance
Report of the Company.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:
In terms of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made there under, M/s.
Aamir Almas & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary have been appointed Secretarial
Auditors of the Company. The report of the Secretarial Auditors Is marked as Annexure- V
to this report.
In terms of Regulation 24A of LODR 2015, Sarveshwar Overseas Limited
and Himalayan Bio Organic Foods Limited, a material subsidiary is under secretarial audit
and report submitted by the Secretarial Auditors is annexed herewith and marked
Annexure-VI. The report is self explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
INTERNAL AUDIT & CONTROLS:
In terms of Compliance of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with the Companies (Accounts) rules, 2014, the Company has appointed Aamir Asiam &
Associates, FRN- S2017JK528000 as its Interna! Auditors. During the year, the Company
continued to implement their suggestions and recommendations to improve the control
environment. Their scope of work Includes review of processes for safeguarding the assets
of the company, review of operational efficiency, effectiveness of systems and processes,
and assessing the interna! control strengths in all areas. Internal Auditors findings are
discussed with the process owners and suitable corrective actions taken as per the
directions of Audit Committee on an ongoing basis to improve efficiency in operations.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
Sarveshwar Foods Limited has in place comprehensive risk assessment and
minimization procedures, which are reviewed by the top management. For comprehensive risk
assessment and minimization procedures, the Company has "Risk Management
Committee" which plans risk management, reviews, monitors and identify the risk on
regular basis,
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED
BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S
OPERATIONS IN FUTURE.
The Company has not received any significant or material orders passed
by any regulatory authority, Court or Tribunal which shall impact the going concern status
& Company's operations in future.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
In order to enable the Independent Directors to perform their duties
optimally, the Board has devised a familiarization programme for the Independent Directors
to familiarize them with the Company, their rotes, rights, responsibilities in the
Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the
Company, etc. They are period icaily updated about the development which takes place in
the Company. At the time of appointment of an Independent Director, the Company issues a
formal letter of appointment setting out in detail, the terms of appointment, duties,
responsibilities and commitments etc. The familiarisation program is available on the
Company's website: www.sarveshwarfoods.com.
DECLARATION REGARDING CODE OF CONDUCT:
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and senior management of the
Company have confirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct applicable to the Directors and
employees of the Company and the declaration in this regard made by CFO and the Managing
Director of the Company forms part of this Annual Report.
STATEMENT OF DEVIATION DISCLOSURE UNDER REGULATION 32(4):
Vour Company has made Preferential Allotment of Equity Shares and
Allotment of Fully Convertible warrants on 3rd February, 2023 and Warrants also got
converted into Equity shares on receipt of Remaining Amount during Financial year 2023-24.
There is no Deviation or Variation in the use or utilization of funds raised through
Preferential Issue of equity Shares and Fully Convertible Warrants.
DISCLOSURE UNDER REGULATION 32 (7A) OF SEBI (LODR) REGULATIONS 2018:
During the financial year 2022-23, the Company came up with
preferential issue of Equity Shares of Rs 44,00,000 Equity Shares Nominal Value of ^10/-
each, at an issue price of ^ 81.20/- per Equity Share and 36,60,000 fully convertible
warrants allotted at a price of Rs, 81.2/- per warrant. The Company had received Rs.
7.4298 Cr. being 25% of the consolidation payable on allotment of said warrants and Rs,
35.72 Cr for allotment of Equity Shares during the year 2022-23, During the year 2023-24,
the Warrants also got converted into Equity shares on receipt of Remaining Amount during
Financial year 2023-24. The funds so raised on allotment of fully convertible warrants and
equity Shares were fully utilized for Working capital Requirements and Genera! Corporate
Purpose and meeting issue related expenses thus for the purpose for which these were
raised and in accordance with the objectives of the said preferential issue stated in the
explanatory statement to the notice of Extra Ordinary General Meeting dated January 13,
2023 and there had been no deviation or variation in the use of the proceeds/ funds so
raised.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH
REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
According to Section 134 (5)(e) of the Companies Act, 2013, the term
Internal Financial Control (IFC) means the policies and procedures adopted by the company
for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to
Company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds
and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely
preparation of reliable financial information.
The Company has a well placed internal financial control system which
ensures all the assets are safeguarded and protected and that the transactions are
authorised, recorded and reported correctly. The Company's internal financial control
system also comprises due compliances with Company's policies and Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) and audit and compliance by fnternal Auditors.
DEPOSITS:
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits failing under
Chapter V of Companies Act, 2013.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments have been
disclosed in the financial statements.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ON BOARD AND ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETINGS AND INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
During the Financial Year 2023-2024, the Company has complied with alt
the applicable Secretariat Standards as recommended by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India. The Company has also complied with all relevant Indian Accounting
Standards referred in Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (indian
Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 while preparing the financial statements.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report prepared in accordance of
Regulation 34(2){e) of Listing Regu lations forms pa rt of th is An nual Report for the
year ended 31st March, 2024.
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/ VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has a Whistle Blower Policy/ Vigil Mechanism as required
under Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and as per Listing Obligations and
Disclosures Requirements Regulations, 2015 formulated by Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI), The Vigii {Whistle Blower) mechanism provides a channel to the employees and
Directors to report to the management, concerns about unethical behavior, actual or
suspected fraud or violation of the Code of Conduct or policy. The mechanism provides for
adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and Directors to avail the
mechanism and also provide for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in
exceptional cases. The said policy may be referred to at the Company's website at:
www.sarveshwarfoods.com.
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. The Company has adopted a policy for
prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace and has set up Committee for
implementation of said policy. During the year, the Company has not received any complaint
of harassment,
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign
exchange earnings and outgo are as follows:
A. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
(a) Energy Conservation Measures Taken:
The company continued to give major emphasis for Conservation of
Energy, and the measures taken previous year were continued. The efficiency of Energy
utilization is being monitored at every Quarter, in order to achieve effective
Conservation of Energy. The significant energy conservation during the year were:
(bj Additional Investments and proposals, if any,
being implemented for reduction of consumption of energy: Nil
(c) Impact of the measures at {a] and (b) above for reduction of energy
consumption and consequent impact on the cost of production of goods: Energy conservation
measures have helped the Company in its drive towards cost reduction substantially.
Power & Fuel Consumption:
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Through Electricity Purchases |
|
|
Units |
936905 |
615801 |
Total Amount (Rs.) |
5059287 |
3270821.3 |
Through Diesel |
|
|
Total Amount (Rs.) |
2.91 |
1.30 |
LIGHTING:
To conserve energy from Lighting, replacement of Convectional Lamps,
Street Lighting Halogen, HPSV WITH LED Light Fixtures were undertaken at various stations
during the year. As LEDs are extremely energy efficient and consume up to 60% less power
than incandescent bulbs, this helped in reducing the Power consumption and decreasing the
maintenance cost due to its long lifespan.
(b] Technology, Absorption, Adaption and
Innovation:
{Technology is charging day by day. Over the period of time our
organization has taken positive steps in improving the ways of material handling and
decreasing the manpower required to a great extent. We have installed a state of art
conveying system for material handling and also started use of forklifts to move material
easily and effectively inside the factory.
Also we have stated replacing convention drives with variable frequency
drives and more atomized systems thus saving energy and also lees electrical breakdowns.)
Some such machines includes the Color Sorters which is one of the
critical machine involved in the Rice processing industry, Some of the old lower capacity
color sorters were replaced with new upgraded and high capacity machines resulting in
reduction of rejection percentage,, improvement in final output and increasing overall
throughput. The Company has realized and agrees that the continuous improvement can be
achieved only if the employees involved in the process directly or indirectly are highly
trained on modern techniques and are aware of Globa! Standards. One such step taken by the
Company in that direction is to start Manufacturing Excellence and Improvement Program.
The key highlights of this improvement drive were - 5S, Maintenance Improvement
Techniques, Reliability Matrix, MTTR & MTBF etc., which are highly beneficial and
globally accepted programs for process improvement
(c) Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo:
During the year, the total foreign exchange earnings and foreign
exchange outgo are as mentioned below:
Particulars |
2023 2024 [Rv In Lakhs] |
2022 2023 (Rs. In Lakhs) |
Foreign Exchange earnings |
4622.37 |
14443,25 |
Foreign Exchange outgo |
100 |
49.9 |
HUMAN RESOURCES:
Your Company treats its "Human Resources" as one of its most
important assets, Your Company continuously invests in attraction, retention and
development of talent on an ongoing basis. Your Company thrust is on the promotion of
talent internally through job rotation and job enlargement. The Company maintains healthy,
cordial and harmonious industrial relation at all levels. The enthusiasm amongst employees
has enabled the Company to remain at a leadership position in the industry.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134(3){C) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Director's based on the representations received from the operating management and after
due inquiry confirm that:-
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures;
(b) The directors had selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as
to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the
financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;
(c) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act
for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
(d) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis; and
(e) The directors, had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such Interna! financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively; and
{f ) The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively,
TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND
PROTECTION FUND:
In accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act,
2013, the company has no dividend which remains unpaid/unclaimed for a period of seven
years from the date of transfer to unpaid dividend account which is required to be
transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the
Central Government.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING
PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016:
There was no application made or proceeding pending against the Company
under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, during the year under review.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE IN VALUATION
The requirement to disclose the details of difference between amount of
the valuation done at the time of onetime settlement and the valuation done while taking
loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof, is not
applicable.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Director place on record their gratitude to all stakeholder for
their assistance, cooperation and encouragement. Your Director also wish to place on
record their sincere thanks to all investor, vendor, employees for their outstanding
performance.
Date: 30/08/2023 Place: Jammu |
For and on behalf of Board of Directors |
|
ANIL KUMAR |
|
MANAGING DIRECTOR |
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DIN:07417538 |
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HARBANSLAL |
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DIRECTOR DIN: 083SS581 |