HEATSHRINK TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
1. OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL RESULTS:
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
31.03.08 31.03.07
RUPEES RUPEES
Net Sales 8,72,31,877 7,04,23,379
Other Income 19,03,450 17,48,445
Operating Loss 166,60,79,980 139,83,98,542
Borrowings Adjusted/Written Back - -
Provision For Fringe Benefit Tax 3,60,000 3,00,000
Loss for the period 166,64,39,980 139,86,98,542
Balance brought down from Previous year 1002,02,90,395 862,15,91,853
Total Deficit 1168,67,30,375 1002,02,90,395
APPROPRIATIONS:
Loss carried to Balance Sheet 1168,67,30,375 1002,02,90,395
Total 1168,67,30,375 1002,02,90,395
2. DIVIDEND:
In view of the loss suffered during the period the Directors express their
inability to recommend payment of any dividend on the Equity and Preference
shares.
3. OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
On account of capacity utilization and continued working capital crises,
your Company ended up making an Operating Loss of Rs.166,60,79,980/- as
against loss of Rs. 139,83,98,542 in the year ended 31.03.2007. The adverse
liquidity conditions continued through out the year. The Banker did not
provide credit facilities however they continued to adjust part of their
dues from the realization deposited into the Bank account. This has
resulted in strain on Company's export sales. In spite of all the problems
your Company is desperately trying to maintain its Sales.
4. COURT RECEIVER:
Pursuant to the order dated 21st June, 2002 passed by the Mumbai High
Court, Court Receiver, High Court Mumbai continues to be in the possession
of all the movable and immovable properties of your Company situated at
Plot No. 112, Road No. 13. M.I.D.C Marol. Andheri (E), Mumbai. Your Company
continues as their Agent to run the business on a monthly royalty of
Rs.3,00,000/-.
5. SECURITISATION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND ENFORCEMENT OF
SECURITY INTEREST ORDINANCE, 2002:
Your Company has received demand notices under section 13(2) of the said
Ordinance 2002 from the major Banks & Financial Institution. In the event
of non-payment of their dues the Banks & F.I. have threatened to enforce
their security interest. The Company has filed suitable replies to the
above demand notices. Till date the Lenders have taken no action.
6. STATUS OF THE REFERENCE TO BOARD FOR INDUSTRIAL& FINANCIAL
RECONSTRUCTION (BIFR):
Your Company's references filed for the year ended 31st December, 1999,
31st March, 2002, 31st March, 2005 and 31st March, 2006 were heard before
the BIFR Bench on 8th April, 2008. The bench has reserved its order.
7. FIXED DEPOSITS:
During the year Company has not accepted/renewed any Fixed Deposit. As on
31st March 2008 Fixed Deposits amounted to Rs.2,82,82,000/- and due to the
severe financial crunch the same were due and unpaid.
8. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:
A Statement of the Holding Company's interest in the subsidiary in
accordance with section 212(2)(a) of the Companies Act, 1956 is enclosed.
9. DIRECTORS:
Mr. Brhram S. Doctor Mr. Pramod R. Shah and Mr. P.S Gangurde Directors of
your Company are disqualified to act as Directors of your Company by
virtue of section 274(1) (g) of the Companies Act, 1956. They have informed
the Company about their disqualification, However they have agreed to
continue as Directors on Board of your Company since there are only three
Directors of the Company and despite its best efforts your company was
unable to appoint any new Directors. Mr. P.S. Gangurde retires from the
Board on rotation and has agreed for reappointment.
10. AUDITORS:
M/s Kanak Rathod & Co. Chartered Accountants, the Auditors of the Company
retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for
reappointment.
11. AUDITORS' REPORT:
Auditor's Report to the Accounts have been considered by the Board and
clarified, wherever necessary, in the schedule 'Notes timing part of the
account.'
12. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT (DRS):
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act.
1956 with respect to Director's Responsibility Statement. it is hereby
confirmed:
a. That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended 31st
March 2008. the applicable accounting standards had been followed along
with proper explanation relating to material departures.
b. That the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made,judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Company at the end of the financial year ended 31st March 2008 and the Loss
of the Company for that year.
c. That 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) That the Directors had prepared the Annual Accounts for the year ended
31st March 2008 on a going concern basis.
13. LISTING FEES:
The listing fees payable to Stock Exchange Mumbai from the year 1999-2000
onwards remain unpaid.
14. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
In terms of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges a
report on the Corporate Governance is appended as annexure to this report.
15. AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The company has constituted an Audit Committee of directors as required
under Section 292A of the Companies Act, 1956. Some of the terms of
reference of audit committee are to review the financial reporting process
and to examine accountancy, taxation, and disclosure aspects of significant
transactions.
16. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:
a. Energy Conservation Measures taken:
Energy conservation remains one of the most important areas of Plants'
performance and is being continuously monitored. Some of the measures taken
are:
i. The power factor has improved with due emphasis on modernization of
equipments and better operational methods.
ii. Additional capacitor banks have been installed in different sections.
iii. We have made optimum use of electrical motors and day light resources
at plant.
b. Additional investment and proposals, If any being implemented for
reduction in consumption of Energy:
i. Right sizing of the, motors s being done to run the motors at full lead
conditions.
ii. Improvement in power quality through voltage stabilization.
17. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND ADOPTION:
Your Company has its own design and R&D department. It has taken keen
interest to develop and indigenous its products that have also been type
tested by the renowned authorities such as CPRI. Bangalore and KEMA,
Holland.
18. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Your Company did not fared well on the export front during the year under
review. Exports during the year just amounted to Rs.1,74,67,701/- as
against Rs. 1,80,18,804/- in the previous year. The relevant figures
relating to the foreign exchange used and earned are given in the statement
of additional information appended to the accounts.
19. PARTICULARS OF THE EMPLOYEES:
The Company enjoyed cordial and peaceful relations with the employees. The
Directors wish to place on record their appreciation of the contribution
made by the employees at all levels and facing the challenges posed by the
changing global business environment. In your Company no employees are
drawing the salary and perks as per the limits laid down by under sub-
section (I) (e) of Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the
Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors)
Rules 1988.
20. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors acknowledge with gratitude, the co-operation and assistance
given by the financial institutions, bankers, customers and employees of
the company during the year under review.
For and on Behalf of the Board
Behram S. Doctor
Director
Place: Mumbai
Date : 10.07.2008.
Regd. off:
Plot No. 112,
Road No. 13, M.I.D.C,
Marol, Andheri (E),
Mumbai 400 093.
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