MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS a) Forward Looking Statement: The report contain forward looking statements, identified by words like plans, will expect, will anticipate, intends, estimates, projects and so on. All statement that address expectations or projections about the future, but not limited to the company's strategy for growth, product development, market position, expenditure and financial results are forward looking statements. They are based on certain assumption and expectation of future events, the company cannot guarantee that these are accurate or will be realized. The company's actual results, performance or achievement could thus differ from those projected in any forward looking statements. The company assumes no responsibility to publicly amend, modify or revise any such statement on the basis of subsequent development, information or events. b) Overview Of The Economy: The year 2014-15 commenced with hopes of economic recovery. The progress of the corporate sector is encouraging. The international market is looking optimistic. The global economic recovery is gaining momentum. India's economy is poised to return to its high growth path. Monetary policy is likely to be supportive with the Reserve Bank of India having moved to flexible inflation targeting. Despite the currency fluctuation losses due to volatility in dollar rate, the working of the company remained reasonable and satisfactory. c) Review Of Operation Total Turnover (net of excise) for the year under review is Rs. 20303.35 Lacs. The profit before interest and debrciation and tax is Rs. 3665.31 Lacs. The profit before tax from operations is Rs. 602.43 Lacs after providing Rs. 1872.95 Lacs for Interest and Rs. 1189.93 Lacs for Debrciation. With the rate of interest still high compared to the global standards, there is a further scope to reduce the interest rate and the growth of the corporate sector will depend much upon the availability of credit at the right time and right price. Though it is expected that softening commodity prices and stimulus packages would have a positive impact on the industrial production in the months ahead, the economic recovery on a sustainable basis requires a revival of the global economy. The order position is good and company expected reasonable growth in turnover and profitability. With the expectation of an improvement in the market conditions for rubber and automobile products during the year, the Company will endeavor to perform better than last year. Government of India's 'Make in India' program is expected to give a significant boost to the Indigenous Manufacturers. d) Corporate Governance Corporate Governance sets forth guidelines for maintaining and sustaining a transparent, information oriented culture wherein authority and responsibilities are co-existent and co-extensive. It also provides guidelines on accountability of various positions within the organization. These values govern not only the Board of Directors, but also the management and the employees of the Company. This Governance protects and balances the interests of all stakeholders thereby enhancing shareholder value. e) Internal Control System and Their Adequacy: Management has put in place effective Internal Control Systems to provide reasonable assurance for • Safeguarding Assets and their usage. • Maintenance of Proper Accounting Records and • Adequacy and Reliability of the information used for carrying on Business Operations. Key elements of the Internal Control Systems are as follows: (I) Existence of Authority Manuals and periodical updating of the same for all Functions. (ii) Existence of clearly defined organizational structure and authority. (iii) Existence of corporate policies for Financial Reporting and Accounting. (iv) Existence of Management information system updated from time to time as may be required. (v) Existence of Annual Budgets and Long Term Business Plans. (vi) Existence of Internal Audit System. (vii) Periodical review of opportunities and risk factors depending on the Global / Domestic Scenario and to undertake measures as may be necessary. The Company has appointed an Independent Auditor to ensure compliance and effectiveness of the Internal Control Systems in place. The Audit Committee is regularly reviewing the Internal Audit Reports for the auditing carried out in all the key areas of the operations. Additionally the Audit Committee approves all the audit plans and reports for significant issues raised by the Internal and External Auditors. Regular reports on the business development, future plans and projections are given to the Board of Directors. Internal Audit Reports are regularly circulated for perusal of Senior Management for appropriate action as required. Normal foreseeable risks of the Company's assets are adequately covered by combrhensive insurance. Risk assessments, inspections and safety audits are carried out periodically. g) Human Resource Development and Industrial Relations: The Company continued the welfare activities for the employees, which include Medical Care, Group Insurance, and Canteen Facility. To enrich the skills of employees and enrich their experience, the Company arranges, Practical Training Courses by Internal and External Faculty. The Company has constituted an Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) in pursuant to the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 for brvention, prohibition and redressal of complaints / grievances on the sexual harassment of women at work places. During the year under review company employed 987 workers in all its plants located at different places at Nagpur. h) Cautionary Statement: Statements in the Management Discussion and Analysis and Directors Report describing the Company's strengths, strategies, projections and estimates, are forward-looking statements and progressive within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results may vary from those exbrssed or implied, depending upon economic conditions, Government Policies and other incidental factors. Stakeholders are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward looking statements. For and on behalf of the Board of Directors Sonepal Sethi Joint Managing Director Date: 29.05.2015 Place: Mumbai |