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Lakhotia Polyesters (India) Ltd.
 
March 2015

DIRECTORS REPORT

To,

The Shareholders,

Lakhotia Polyesters India Limited.

1.Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 10th Annual Report of your Company along with the Audited Statement of Accounts for the Period ended 31st March, 2015

The Directors are pleased to present the 10thAnnual Report on the business and operations of the Company and the accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2015.

2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONS DURING THE YEAR/STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIR

During the current period of operation, your company has shown an increase in the revenue to the extent of 41.49 % from Rs 959.11 Lakhs during FY 2013-14 to Rs 1357.01 Lakhs during FY 2014-15. Profit after Tax of the company has decreased to Rs 11.13 lakhs during FY 2014-15 as compared to Rs 14.40 Lakhs during FY 2013-14.

3. FINANCIAL YEAR

This report of Directors along with its Annexure, Management Discussion and Analysis, Corporate Governance Report, Financial Statements along with their Notes are prepared for the period April 01, 2014 to March 31, 2015 (a period of 12 months). Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(41) of the Companies Act, 2013, a 'financial year' in relation to the Company means the period ending on the 31st day of March every year, in respect whereof financial statement of the Company is made. Your Company in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

4. SHARE CAPITAL

During the period April 01, 2014 to March 31, 2015, there is a change in the Issued, Subscribed and paid up share Capitalof your Company pursuant to bonus issue in the ratio of 18:10 to the shareholders. The Share Capital Audit as per the directives of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is being conducted by Ranjana Mimani& Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries. The Equity Shares of yourCompany are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange in India viz. BSE Limited (BSE)and the Company has entered into Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange. As per Clause 50C of the SME Listing Agreement, the said Share Capital Audit reports are duly forwarded to the Stock Exchanges where the Company's' Equity Shares are Listed. The paid up Share Capital of the Company stands at Rs. 104,739,880./- (Rupees Ten Crores Forty Seven Lakhs Thirty Nine Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Only).

5. DIVIDENDS

The Company has decided to sustain the growth in line with the long term growth objectives of the Company by retaining the profits and utilizing the same for opportunities in hand, therefore the company does not recommended any dividend.

6. RESERVES

No Amount has been transferred by the Company to Reserve during the Year.

7. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to the Directors' Responsibility Statement referred to in clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directorsof the Company state that—

a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation and there are no material departures from the same;

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 viz. March 31, 2015 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 Directorshad laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal 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.

8. PUBLIC DEPOSITS

The Company has neither invited nor accepted any public deposits during the period under review.

9. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

During the Financial Year 2014-15, the Board of Directors of the Company met 8 times on 30th May 2014, 13th June, 2014, 10th July 2014, 28th July, 2014, 14th October 2014, 12th January, 2015, 30th March 2015 and 31st March, 2015. Frequency and quorum at these meetings were in conformity with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Agreement entered into by the company with the Stock Exchanges. All the Board members and the senior management personnel have affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct during the year ended on 31st March, 2015.

10. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN

As required pursuant to section 92(3) oftheCompaniesAct,2013 and rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an extract of annual return in MGT 9 as a part of this Annual Report as Annexure I.

11. PARTICULAR OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES

The information required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 forms part of this report as Annexure II

12. AUDIT COMMITTEE

During the Financial Year 2014-15, Audit Committee met 4 times on 30th May,2014, 10th July, 2014, 14th October,2014 and 12thJanuary, 2015.All the recommendations made by the audit committee were accepted by the Board.Frequency and quorum at these meetings were in conformity with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Agreement entered into by the company with the Stock Exchanges.

13. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

All the Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Company viz. Mr. Vicky Jain, Mr. Sajan Choudhary and Mr. Shailesh Mistry, have submitted the declaration of independence as required pursuant to Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, stating that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of Listing Agreement.

14. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

The Company follows a policy on "Nomination and Remuneration of Directors, Key managerial Personnel and Senior Management". The Policy adopted by the Company's Nomination and Remuneration Committee is as per Annexure III.

15. CONTRACTS AND ARRANGEMENT WITHRELATED PARTY

All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee as also the Board for approval. The Company has developed a Related Party Transactions Policy for purpose of identification and monitoring of such transactions. None of the Directors has any pecuniary relationships or transactions vis-a-vis the Company. Form AOC 2 is attached as Annexure IV to this report.

16. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

As required under Listing Agreements with the Stock Exchanges, the Management Discussion and Analysis Report is annexed herewith the Annual Report.

17. STATUTORY AUDITORS

The Statutory Auditors of the Company are M/s. Sabadra & Sabadra, Chartered Accountants having ICAI Firm Registration Number 108921W, have audited the Financial Statements of the Company for the period April 01, 2014 to March 31, 2015. The Statutory Auditors were appointed by the members of the Company at the 09th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on July 16, 2014 to audit the Financial Accounts of the Company. Their term in the office of Statutory Auditors concludes at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and pursuant to provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read along with the applicable rules framed thereunder, M/s. Sabadra & Sabadra are eligible for re-appointment.

M/s. Sabadra & Sabadra have expressed their willingness to get re-appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company and have furnished a certificate of their eligibility and consent under section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder to hold the office of Statutory Auditors of the Company. As per the requirements of the Listing Agreement, M/s. Sabadra & Sabadra have vide letter confirmed that they hold a valid certificate. The Board on recommendation of Audit Committee have recommended the members of the Company, for appointment of M/s. Sabadra & Sabadra, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of 4 years, subject to ratification of members at every consequent Annual General Meeting.

18. SECRETARIAL AUDITORS

The Board of Directors vide their meeting held on March 31, 2015 have appointed M/s R. M Mimani & Associates as Secretarial Auditors to conduct Secretarial Audit for the Financial Year 2014-15.The Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s R. M Mimani & Associates, Company Secretaries in Practice is self explanatory and does not call for further comments. The Secretarial Audit Report and management reply on qualifications in the said report forms a part of Directors Report in Annexure V.

19. BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company has a robust Business Risk Management (BRM) framework to identify, evaluate business risks and opportunities. This framework seeks to create transparency, minimize adverse impact on the business objectives and enhance the Company's competitive advantage. The business risk framework defines the risk management approach across the enterprise at various levels including documentation and reporting. The framework has different risk models which help in identifying risks trend, exposure and potential impact analysis at a Company level as also separately for business. The Company has adopted risk management policy.

20. PARTICULARS REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

I. Conservation of Energy

Your Company is continuously taking initiatives to ensure the optimum utilization of energy available in day to day operations. Your Company uses energy efficient lighting devices, light fittings to save energy, capacitor bank / devices to maintain power factor which are environment and power efficient.

II. Technology Absorption

Your Company is doing its business by ensuring optimum utilization of its available resources. Your Company has not taken any research & development activity so far.

III. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo

The Company has not incurred in foreign currency during the financial year 2014-15.

21. CODE OF CONDUCT

The Board has laid down a Code of Conduct for all Board members and senior management personnel of the Company, which is available on website of the company i.e. www.lakhotiapoly.in. The Company has obtained confirmations for the compliance with the said code from all its Board members and senior management personnel for the year ended March, 31, 2015.

22. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

Statements in this Report, Management Discussion and Analysis, Corporate Governance, Notice to the Shareholders or elsewhere in this Annual Report, describing the Company's objectives, projections, estimates and expectations may constitute 'forward looking statement' within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results might differ materially from those either expressed or implied in the statement depending on the Market conditions and circumstances.

23. INTERNAL FINANCIALS CONTROLS

The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness were observed.

24. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

Mrs. Jayshree Lakhotia retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting under the applicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013, Mrs. Jayshree Lakhotia being eligible and offering herself for appointment, is proposed to be appointed as an Executive Director.

Mr. Krishna Jhawar, who was appointed as Additional Director, is proposed to be appointed as Director, liable to retire by rotation in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Based on the confirmations received from Directors, none of the Directors are disqualified from appointment under Section 164 of the Companies Act 2013.

25. BOARD EVALUATION

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and provisions of the Listing Agreement, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit Compliance Committee , Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relation Committee. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.

26. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company has always believed in providing a safe and harassment free workplace for every individual through various interventions and practices.

The Company always endeavours to create and provide an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment. The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy. 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

The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off during the year 2014-15

• Number of complaints received: NIL

• Number of complaints disposed off: NIL

27. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

Particulars of employees as required u/s 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 are not annexed since there are no employees drawing remuneration of more than R 60,00,000/- per annum during the year under review, if employed for full year or more than R 5,00,000/- per month, if employed for part of the year.

28. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Securities and Exchange Board of India vide it's Circular No. CIR/CFD/POLICY CELL/7/2014 dated September 15, 2014, has clarified the applicability of Clause 49 Corporate Governance on Listed Companies, as per the aforesaid circular Clause 49 and it's annexure are not applicable on your Company. However, the Company has made efforts to provide the information in the Director's Report and the Corporate Governance Report as per the Listing Agreement. A report on Corporate Governance is a part of the Annual Report containing the details of Directors remuneration along with the additional information to the extent possible with the Company as a matter of prudence and good governance.

29. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The Management Discussion and Analysis Report under requirements of Clause 52 of the SME Listing agreement forms part of this Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2015.

30. AUDITORS' REPORT

The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification. Notes to Accounts and Auditors remarks in their report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.

31. VIGIL MECHANISM

The Vigil Mechanism of the Company, which also incorporates a whistle blower policy in terms of the Listing Agreement, includes an Ethics & Compliance Task Force comprising senior executives of the Company. Protected disclosures can be made by a whistle blower through an e-mail, or dedicated telephone line or a letter to the Task Force or to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.

The Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy has been uploaded on the Company's Website i.e www.lakhotiapoly.in

32. PARTICULARS OF LOANS GIVEN, OR INVESTMENTS MADE

Particulars of loans given, investments made, 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 statement (Please refer to the standalone financial statement).

33. HUMAN RESOURCES

Your Company treats its "human resources" as one of its most important assets. Your Company continuously invest in attraction, retention and development of talent on an ongoing basis. A number of programs that provide focused people attention are currently underway. Your Company thrust is on the promotion of talent internally through job rotation and job enlargement.

34. TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND

Your Company did not have any funds lying unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years. Therefore there were no funds which were required to be transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).

35. LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES

The Company is listed on BSE SME segment. The Company confirms that it has paid the Annual Listing Fees for the year 2015-2016 to BSE where the Company's Shares are listed.

36. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Directors wish to thank and deeply acknowledge the co-operation, assistance and support extended by the Regulatory Authorities, Company's Bankers, Customers, Shareholders and other business constituents during the year under review.

The Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for all round co-operation and contribution made by employees at all levels.

By Order of the Board of Director

Sd/- Madhusudhan Lakhotia (Managing Director)

Sd/- Jayshree Lakhotia (Executive Director)

Date: September 03, 2015

Place:Nashik

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