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BSE: 533427ISIN: INE932K01015INDUSTRY: Ship - Docks/Breaking/Repairs

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Year End :2018-03 

Dear Shareholders,

The Directors present herewith their 26th (Twentieth Sixth) Annual Report of your Company together with the Audited Annual Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2018.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

The financial performance of the Company for the Year ended 31st March, 2018 is summarized as below:-

Particulars

STANDALONE

CONSOLIDATED

Year Ended on 31.03.2018

Year Ended on 31.03.2017

Year Ended on 31.03.2018

Year Ended on 31.03.2017

Income / Receipts from Operations

11785.85

11411.67

13475.69

11473.84

Other Income

290.91

362.53

413.58

403.82

Total Income

12076.76

11774.20

13889.27

11877.66

Earning Before Financial Charges, Depreciation, and Taxation (EBITDA)

400.43

258.90

569.42

300.80

Financial Charges

143.35

42.85

262.62

82.32

Depreciation

46.97

43.27

60.01

43.26

Profit Before Tax (PBT)

210.11

172.28

246.79

175.22

Less: Provision for Taxation including Deferred

69.45

73.21

80.97

74.12

Less Extra Ordinary Item

-

-

-

-

Profit After Tax (PAT)

140.66

99.07

165.82

101.10

Profit Brought Forward from Previous Year

1079.14

980.07

1081.17

980.07

Profit Available for Appropriation

1219.80

1079.14

1246.99

1081.17

Balance Carried to Balance Sheet

1219.80

1079.14

1246.99

1081.17

OPERATIONS REVIEW

During the year, under review, the revenue from operations amounted to Rs. 11785.85 Lakhs (Consolidated Rs. 13475.69 Lakh) R as against the previous year figure of Rs. 11411.67 lacs (Consolidated Rs.11473.84 Lakh), a growth of 4% approx (Consolidated a growth of 17.50% approx). In-spite of overall slowdown in the economy, the Company was able to generate Net Profit After Tax amounted to Rs. 140.67 lakhs (Consolidated Rs.165.82 Lakhs) as against the previous year figure of Rs.99.07 lakhs (Consolidated Rs.101.10 Lakhs) a growth of 42% approx (Consolidated a growth of 64.01%).

LIQUIDITY

We maintain sufficient cash to meet our strategic objectives. We understand that liquidity is necessary to cover Business and Financial risks. Excess funds are invested in deposits with Bank having special rates of interest or by providing short Terms Loan and Advances to parties which is receivable on demand so that funds are readily available at any time period to meet requirement of our business.

DIVIDEND

Looking to future requirements of funds for business operations of the Company, the directors have not recommended any dividend for the Financial Year 2017-18.

FUTURE PROSPECTUS

Our Company is also optimistic that with the stabilization in price for the old ship in the international markets and in the sale price of recycled products in the domestic market, the Company will be able to improve the turnover and the profitability ratios in the coming years.

SUBSIDIARY

The Company has one subsidiaries company M/s VMS TMT PVT LTD but does not have any associate company and joint ventures within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.

A statement containing the salient features of the financial statement of the Company's subsidiary under the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 has been annexed as Annexure-I in prescribed form AOC-1.

PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES

All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company during the financial year with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis. During the year, the Company had not entered into any contract/arrangement/transaction with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions. Particulars of Contract with Related party is attached as AOC-2 in Annexure-I

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY ABSORBTION, FOREIGN EXCHNGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

Particulars of Energy Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo as required under Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 for the financial year ended 31st March 2018 are given in Annexure - II attached hereto and forming part of this report.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

As required under the provisions of Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, a detailed review of the operations, performance and future outlook of the Company and its business is given in the Management's Discussion and Analysis Report which form of this Report as Annexure - III

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

There are no employees in the Company whose particulars are required to be provided under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 Details of which is attached as Annexure-IV.

EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN

Pursuant to provision of Section 92 and 134 and other applicable provision of the Companies Act, 2013 and of Rule 12 (1) of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 the extract of the annual return in form MGT 9 for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2018 is annexed as Annexure-V to this Report.

SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 204 of the Act, the Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2018 given by M/s. Jalan Alkesh & Associates, Practising Company Secretary is annexed as Annexure VI to this Report.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT

We adhere to the principal of Corporate Governance mandated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and have implemented all the prescribed stipulations. As required by LODR Regulations, 2015, a detailed report on Corporate Governance forms part of this Report as Annexure - VII. The Auditors' Certificate on compliance with Corporate Governance requirements by the Company is attached.

AUDITORS STATUTORY AUDITOR

The auditors M/s. S N SHAH & Associates., Chartered Accountants offers themselves for reappointment at the ensuing annual general meeting. The company has received a letter from the auditors stating that their appointment if made will be within the limits of Section 139, 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under. The Directors recommend for their reappointment.

DIRECTORS

Mr. Ajit Kumar Jain (DIN:00114766) is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment. Mr. Ajit Kumar Jain is not disqualified under section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013 from being appointed as a Director of any public Company. The Board recommends his reappointment for your approval.

In terms of the provision of Companies Act, 2013 the independent Directors are not liable to retire by rotation. Accordingly the Board has ascertained the Directors who are liable to retire by rotation keeping in view the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board recommends for their reappointment.

Brief resumes of the above Directors, nature of his expertise in specific functional areas and names of the Public Limited Companies in which she hold Directorships and Memberships / Chairmanships of Committees of the Board and their shareholding in the Company, as stipulated under LODR, 2015 of the Listing Agreement are given in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of the Annual Report.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In accordance with the Accounting Standards AS-21 and AS-27 on Consolidated financial Statements read with the Accounting Standard AS-23 on Accounting for investments in Associates, the Audited consolidated financial statements are provided in the annual report.

INSURANCE

The properties of the Company stand adequately insured against risk of fire, strike, riots, earthquake, explosion and malicious damage. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to section 134(5) of the Companies, Act, 2013, the Directors 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, in the case of a listed Company, had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.

(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.

COST COMPLIANCE REPORT

The Company has appointed a Practicing Cost Accountant for obtaining Cost Compliance Report under the Companies (Cost Accounting Records) Rules, 2011 as per the notification of Ministry of Corporate Affairs dated 3rd June 2011. The Compliance Report will be duly filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, within 180 days from the close of the Financial Year ending 31st March, 2018.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company is exposed to the risk from the market fluctuations of foreign exchange as well as the fluctuation in the price of iron and steel. The Company's raw material is old ship, which is purchased from the international market on credit ranging up to 180 days to 360 days. Though the Company is hedging or covering the foreign exchange requirement, the Company is regularly monitoring the foreign exchange movement and suitable remedial measures are taken as and when felt necessary. Though the Company is employing such measures, the Company is still exposed to the risk of any foreign exchange fluctuation.

Likewise, the Company's finished products are mainly re-rollable scrap generated from ship breaking and the price of the same is linked to the market rate for iron and steel. Any ups and downs in the price of the iron and steel will affect the profitability of the Company. The Company keeps a watch on the movement of scrap prices and accordingly decides its policy regarding purchase of ships and sale of scrap.

DISCLOSURES

Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, there are no material changes and commitments which can affect the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of this report:

STATEMENT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY OF THE COMPANY

Pursuant to section 134 (3) (n) of the Companies Act, 2013 & Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, the Company has framed Risk Management Policy. The details of the policy are as updated on website of the Company www.vmsil.com. The risk management includes identifying types of risks and its assessment, risk handling and monitoring and reporting. At present the Company has not identified any element of risk which may threaten the existence of the Company.

DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON ITS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES

The Company has not developed and implemented any Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as the said provisions are not applicable.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

The details of Loans, Guarantee and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.

NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW

The Company had 12 (Twelve) Board meetings during the financial year under review. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the Board that they fulfil all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 so as to qualify themselves to be appointed as Independent Directors under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules.

FORMAL ANNUAL BOARD EVALUATION

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance and the Directors individually. A process of evaluation was followed by the Board for its own performance and that of its Committees and individual Directors.

A familiarization programme was conducted for Independent Directors to familiarize them with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company and related matters and the said was updated on website of the Company http://www.vmsil.com

DISCLOSURE OF COMPOSITION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING VIGIL MECHANISM

The Audit Committee consists of the following members:

a) Shri. Bakulbhai Mehta - Chairman

b) Shri.AjitkumarJain - Member

c) ShriPranavParikh - Member

The Company has established a vigil mechanism and overseas through the committee, the genuine concerns expressed by the employees and other Directors. The Company has also provided adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and Directors who express their concerns. The Company has also provided direct access to the chairman of the Audit Committee on reporting issues concerning the interests of co employees and the Company.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

The provision of Corporate Social responsibility is not applicable to the Company.

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

The Company has in place an Anti harassment policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaint Committee are set up at shop floor level to redress complaints received regularly and are monitored by women line supervisors who directly report to the Chairman. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under the policy. There was no compliant received from any employee during the financial year 2017-18 and hence no complaint is outstanding as on 31.03.2018 for redressal.

LISTING:

The Equity shares of the Company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange. The Company is regular in payment of listing fees. The Company has paid the listing fees for the year 2018-19.

DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES:

The ISIN for the Equity shares is INE932K01015. As on 31st March, 2018 total 1,64,73,255 equity shares of the Company have been Dematerialized. Members of the Company are requested to dematerialize their shares.

FIXED DEPOSITS

During the year ended on 31st March 2018, the Company has not accepted any Fixed Deposits from public under Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:

Statements in the Directors Report and the Management discussion & Analysis describing the Company's objectives, expectations or predictions may be forward looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could influence the Company's operations include global & domestic demand and supply conditions affecting selling prices, new capacity additions, availability of critical materials and its cost, changes in government policies and tax laws, economic development of the country and such other factors which are material to the business operations of the Company.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors acknowledge with gratitude, the commitment and dedication of the employees, their untiring personal efforts and collective contributions at all levels that has led to the growth and success of the Company. The Directors would also like to thank other stakeholders including banks and business associates who have continued to provide support and encouragement to the Company.

For and on Behalf of Board of Directors

Place : Ahmedabad MANOJ KUMAR JAIN

Date : 30.05.2018 MANAGING DIRECTOR