Dear Shareholders,
Your Director's have great pleasure in presenting to you the 29th
Annual Report on the affairs of the Company together with the Audited Accounts for the
Financial year ended 31st March, 2024
We would like to start by thanking all of our investors and
stakeholders for their continued support and faith in us; you are the reason for our
successful IPO. In the years ahead, we aspire to build on our legacy and reach major
milestones together.
The Board of Directors hereby submits the report of the business and
operations of
MEDICAMEN ORGANICS LIMITED ("the Company"), along with
the audited financial statements, for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 along with
the reports of the Auditors thereon.
FINANCIAL YEAR 2023-24 AT GLANCE
The Financial results of the Company for Financial year have been
summarized herein below for the reference of the members:
(Amount in Lakh')
Particulars |
F.Y. 2023-24 |
F.Y. 2022-23 |
Revenue from Operations |
2527.17 |
2214.71 |
Other Income |
1.79 |
81.70 |
Total Income |
2528.96 |
2296.42 |
Less: Total Expenses before Depreciation, Finance |
2053.4 |
2027.86 |
Cost and Tax |
|
|
Profit before Depreciation, Finance Cost and Tax |
475.56 |
268.56 |
Less: Depreciation |
71.94 |
80.01 |
Less: Finance Cost |
64.74 |
60.19 |
Profit Before Extraordinary & Exceptional Items and
Tax |
338.88 |
128.36 |
Less: Extraordinary & Exceptional Items |
-104.81 |
- |
Profit before tax |
443.69 |
128.36 |
Less: Current Tax |
96.20 |
1.00 |
Less: Earlier Years Tax |
- |
- |
Less: Deferred tax Liability (Asset) |
85.06 |
2.09 |
Profit after Tax |
263.43 |
125.27 |
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
During the year under review, the revenue from operation of the Company
was stood at INR 2527.17 (In Lakh) for the year ended, March 31, 2024 as compared to INR
2214.71 (In Lakhs) during the previous year ended March 31, 2023. The Profit after tax for
the year ended March 31, 2024 was INR 263.43 (in lakhs) as compared to INR 125.27 (in
lakhs).
Your Directors are committed to achieve higher revenues and profits for
its stakeholders in the coming year and hence are in the continuous process of developing
new products and tailor made services for its customers.
The above figures are extracted from the Financial Statements prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting Principles in India. The applicable
mandatory Accounting Standards as amended specified under section 133 of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 of India have been
followed in statements preparationofthesefinancial and SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations"), as
amended.
DIVIDEND
The Company is in the growth phase and expanding organically as well as
inorganically. In order to save the profit earned during the year for future expansion of
the Company, your directors do not recommend any dividend for the financial year ended
March 31, 2024.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION
FUND
There was no amount outstanding to be an Unclaimed Dividend to Investor
Education and Protection Fund during the FY 2023-2024.
TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVE
Your Directors do not propose to transfer any amount to the General
Reserves.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
Our Company was incorporated on March 15, 1995 as Panchdeep
Pharmaceuticals Limited', a public limited company under the Companies Act, 1956,
pursuant to a certificate of incorporation dated March 15, 1995 issued by the Registrar of
Companies, National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and Haryana. Our Company has received
Certificate of Commencement of Business on March 15, 1995 issued by the Registrar of
Companies, National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and Haryana. Subsequently, pursuant
to a resolution passed by the Board of Directors in their meeting held on July 31, 1995
and by the Shareholders in their EGM held on October 14, 1995, the name of our Company was
changed to Medicamen Organics Limited' and a fresh certificate of incorporation
dated November 14, 1995 was issued by the Registrar of Companies, Delhi and Haryana at
Delhi.
Our Company is engaged in developing, manufacturing and distribution of
broad range of pharmaceutical dosage including generic dosage in form of Tablets,
Capsules, Oral Liquids, Ointments, Gel, Syrups, Suspension and Dry powders for government
(including both state and central governments) and private institutions as contract
manufacturer / third party manufacturer. We market our product to private pharma companies
in domestic as well as international markets through third party distributors or on loan
license basis. Further, our Company is also strategically focusing on establishing a
direct presence in international market for an instance in fiscal 2023 and 2024, we have
directly exported our product in Burundi. We have a track record of operating B2B model
which covers contract manufacturing model. Our products are marketed across India as well
as African, CIS and south East Asian Countries like Congo, Benin, Cameg, Togo, Senegal,
Burkina Faso, Philippines, Myanmar, Mozambique, Togo, Burundi, Kyrgyzstan and Kenya by our
third-party distributor.
During the year under review, the Company achieved a turnover of INR.
INR 2528.96 (In Lakh) as compared to INR. 2296.42 lakhs during the previous year ended
March 31, 2023. The Profit after tax for the year ended March 31, 2024 was INR. 263.43
lakhs as compared to INR. 125.27 lakhs. Your company has managed to book good amounts of
profits during the period under review as compare to the previous year.
INITIAL PUBLIC ISSUE AND LISTING
The Company has successfully completed the Initial Public Offer (IPO).
In the IPO, 31,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each was offered by the Company for
subscription at an issue price of Rs. INR 34.00 /- per share aggregating up to Rs. 1054.00
Lakhs which was oversubscribed by 994 times. The issue was opened for subscription on June
21, 2024 and closed on June 25, 2024. The Board has allotted 31, 00,000 Equity Shares of
Rs. 34/- each to the successful applicants on June 26, 2024. The equity shares of the
MEDICAMEN ORGANICS LIMITED got listed on June 28, 2024 on the NSE EMERGE. The Issue was
made in accordance with SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2018, as amended.
The success of IPO reflects the trust and confidenceof stakeholders in
the Board and Management of the Company
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES:
During the year under review, the Company has entered into tripartite
agreements for dematerialization of equity shares with the KFIN Technologies Limited
National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited. As
on March 31, 2024 the share of the Company held in demat form represents 100% of the total
issued and paid-up capital of the Company.
The Company ISIN No. is INE0PE401018 M/s. KFIN Technologies Limited is
the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent of the Company
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL
POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE
COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT.
No Material Changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
the Company, have occurred between the end of the financial year of the company to which
the financial statements relate and the date of this Directors' Report.
ALTERATION OF MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company has been increased, and
consequently, the capital clauses of the Memorandum of Association were amended by the
shareholders;.
Date of Extra-ordinary General Meeting |
Increased in Authorized Capital |
|
From |
To |
1 December 11, 2023 |
8,00,00,000 |
14,00,00,000 |
SUBSIDARIES
During the period under review, the Company does not have any
Subsidiary Company.
Other Ventures/Associates
The Company does not have any associate company, nor has it entered
into a joint venture with any other company.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, following changes were carried out in the
authorized and paid-up share capital of the Company.
Authorized Capital
The Authorized share Capital of the Company, as at closure of financial
year 2023-24, was INR 1,400.00 Lakhs divided into 1,40,00,000 Equity Shares of INR 10.00
each.
Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital
Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up share Capital of the Company as at
closure of financial year 2023-24, was INR 860.00 lakhs divided into 86,00,000 Equity
Shares of INR 10 each.
During the year under review, the Company has issued 20,00,000 Equity
Shares of face value of Rs.10/- each through conversion of loan into equity. Further the
company issued 6,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each along with premium of Rs. 20/- each
through Private Placement.
During the year under review, following changes took places in paid-up
capital of the Capital:
a. Buy Back of Securities: Company has not bought back any of its
securities during the year under review.
b. Sweat Equity: Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares
during the year under review.
c. Rights Issue: Company has not issued any Right issue of shares
during the year under review.
f. Bonus Issue: Company has not issued any Bonus issue of shares
during the year under review.
e. IPO (Initial Public Offer): Post above capital structure, the
Company came up with an Initial Public Offer of 3100000 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each was
offered by the Company for subscription at an issue price of Rs. INR 34.00 /- per share
aggregating up to Rs. 1054.00 Lakhs. The said 3100000 equity shares were successfully
subscribed by the public and Company has made allotment of equity shares on June 26, 2024.
The entire Paid-up Equity shares of the Company was then listed at
Emerge Platform of National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
BOARD MEETINGS
Regular meetings of the Board are held, inter-alia, to review and
discuss the various businesses that require the approval of the Board. Additional Board
meetings are convened, as and when required, to discuss and decide on various business
policies, strategies and other businesses. The Board meetings are generally held at
registered office of the Company.
During the year under review, Board of Directors of the Company met 17
(Seventeen) times, viz
Month |
Dates |
April 2023 |
15-04-2023 |
May 2023 |
- |
June 2023 |
- |
July 2023 |
17-07-2023 |
August 2023 |
- |
September 2023 |
07-09-2023, |
October 2023 |
- |
November 2023 |
29-11-2023 |
December 2023 |
01-12-2023, 07-12-2023, 08-12-2023,
11-12-2023, 19-12-2023, 20-12- |
|
2023, 22-12-2023, 26-12-2023 |
January 2024 |
02-01-2024, 10-01-2024, 17-01-2024 |
February 2024 |
08-02-2024, 20-02-2024 |
March 2024 |
- |
The gap between two consecutive meetings was not more than one hundred
and twenty days as provided in section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013.
ATTENDANCE OF DIRECTORS AT THE BOARD MEETINGS
As per standard 9 of the Secretarial Standard on Meetings of the Board
of Directors (SS-1') issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
(ICSI'), the attendance of Directors at Board meetings held during the
financial year 2023-24 are as under:
Name of Director |
Board Meeting |
1 Bal Kishan Gupta |
17 |
2 Ashutosh Gupta |
17 |
3 Shailesh Harimohan Gaur |
17 |
4 Sneh Gaur |
12 |
5 Sachin Gupta |
12 |
6 Rajinder Kumar Gupta |
12 |
7 Rakesh Kumar |
06 |
GENERAL MEETING
During the year under review, the following General Meeting were held:
Type of Meeting |
Date of Meeting |
Total Number of members entitled to date
attend meeting |
Attendance |
|
|
|
Number of members Attended |
% of attendance |
1. Extra- Ordinary General Meeting |
May 08, 2023 |
7 |
7 |
100 |
2. Extra- Ordinary General Meeting |
December 08, 2023 |
7 |
7 |
100 |
3. Extra- Ordinary General Meeting |
December 11, 2023 |
8 |
8 |
100 |
4. Extra- Ordinary General Meeting |
December 19, 2023 |
8 |
8 |
100 |
5. Extra- Ordinary General Meeting |
January 17, 2024 |
28 |
28 |
100 |
6. Extra- Ordinary General Meeting |
February 19, 2024 |
35 |
35 |
100 |
7. General Meeting |
September 22, 2023 |
7 |
7 |
100 |
PARTICULARS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Board received a declaration from all the Directors under Section
164 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 that none of the
Directors of the Company is disqualified under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013
("Act") or under the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations 2015.
The Board of Directors of the Company, at present, comprises of 7
Directors, who have wide and varied experience in different disciplines of corporate
functioning. The present composition of the Board consists of One Managing Director, One
whole time director, one non- Executive Directors and Two Non-Executive Independent
Directors, one among them is a women director.
During the year under review, following changes took place in the
constitution of the Board of Directors;
Name |
Date of Change |
Date of Approval by the Board |
Date of Approval by the Shareholders |
Nature of Change |
Bal Kishan Gupta |
15-03-1995 |
- |
- |
Appointment as First Director |
Ashutosh Gupta |
01-04-2004 |
- |
- |
Appointment as Executive Director |
Shailesh Harimohan Gaur |
21-01-2020 |
11-05-2023 |
- |
Appointed as Whole time director |
Name |
Date of Change |
Date of Approval by the Board |
Date of Approval by the |
Nature of Change |
Sneh Gaur |
01-12- 2023 |
01-12- 2023 |
08-12- 2023 |
Appointed as Additional Non-Executive Director and further
regularized as Non-Executive Director |
Sachin Gupta* |
01-12- |
01-12- |
08-12- |
Appointed as Additional Non- |
|
2023 |
2023 |
2023 |
Executive Independent Director and further regularized as
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Rakesh Kumar |
22-12- |
22-12- |
17-01- |
Appointed as Additional Non- |
|
2023 |
2023 |
2024 |
Executive Independent Director and further regularized as
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Rajinder Kumar |
01-12- |
01-12- |
08-12- |
Appointed as Additional Non- |
Gupta |
2023 |
2023 |
2023 |
Executive Independent Director and further regularized as
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Bal Kishan Gupta |
07-12- |
- |
08-12- |
Change in Designation to Managing |
|
2023 |
|
2023 |
Director cum chairman |
Ashutosh Gupta |
01-05- |
- |
31-12- |
Change in designation to whole time |
|
2021 |
|
2020 |
Director |
Shailesh |
11-05- |
11-05- |
- |
Change of designation from whole |
Harimohan Gaur |
2023 |
2023 |
|
time Director to Executive Director |
In accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Association and
Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Ashutosh Gupta, Whole-Time Director of the
Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. He, being eligible, has
offered himself for re-appointment as such and seeks re-appointment. The Board of
Directors recommends his appointment on the Board
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In accordance with Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, during the
year under review, the Company has appointed Mr. Bal Kishan Gupta as Managing Director cum
Chairman (w.e.f. December 07, 2023) of the Company, Mr. Ashutosh Gupta as Whole Time
Director (w.e.f. May 01, 2021) of the Company, Mr. Lalit Gupta as Chief Financial Officer
(w.e.f. December 01, 2023) of the Company, and Ms. Varsha Bansal as Company Secretary and
Compliance Officer (w.e.f. December 19, 2023) who were acting as Key Managerial Personnel
in accordance with Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
As on date of this report, the Company has Mr. Bal Kishan Gupta as
Managing Director of the Company, Mr. Ashutosh Gupta as Whole Time Director, Mr. Lalit
Gupta as Chief Financial Officer of the Company and Ms. Varsha Bansal as Company Secretary
and Compliance Officer who are acting as Key Managerial Personnel in accordance with
Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In terms of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there
under, the Company had two Non-Executive Independent Directors in line with the Companies
Act, 2013. Further, both the Independent Directors of the Company had registered
themselves in the Independent Directors' Data Bank.
The terms and conditions of appointment of Independent Directors and
Code for Independent Director are incorporated on the website of the Company at https://www.medicamenorganics.
com.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
The Company has received necessary declaration from each independent
director under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 that they meet the criteria of
independence laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made
thereunder and Listing Regulations.
All the Independent Directors of the Company have registered themselves
with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs ("IICA"). Further, as per the
declarations received, all the Independent Directors of Company have either passed or were
exempted to clear online proficiency test as per the first proviso to Rule 6(4) of the MCA
Notification dated October 22, 2019 and December 18, 2020
Accordingly, the Company has taken on record, the Statement of
Declaration of Independence, as submitted by all the Independent Directors.
In the opinion of the Board of Directors, all Independent Directors of
the Company fulfilsthe conditions specified in the Act and Rules made thereunder
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMMES
The Company familiarizes its Independent Directors on their appointment
as such on the Board with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the
Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, etc. through
familiarization programme. The Company also conducts orientation programme upon induction
of new Directors, as well as other initiatives to update the Directors on a continuing
basis. The familiarisation programme for Independent Directors is disclosed on the
Company's website https://www.medicamenorganics.com/
COMMITTEES OF BOARD
Pursuant to an IPO, in addition to the applicable provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 in respect to Corporate Governance, provisions of the SEBI Listing
Regulations are also applicable on the Company.
Further, the requirement specified in regulations 17 to, 27 and clauses
(b) to (i) of sub regulation (2) of regulation 46 and para C, D and E of Schedule V is not
applicable to the Company, although we require to comply with requirement of the Companies
Act, 2013 wherever applicable.
Company has complied with the corporate governance requirement,
particularly in relation to appointment of independent directors including woman director
on the Board and also constitution of an Audit Committee, Stakeholders Relationship
Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Board of the Company functions either on its own or through committees
constituted thereof, to oversee specific operational areas.
During the year under review, Company has constituted the Audit
Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Stakeholder Relationship Committee
vide Board Resolution dated December 07, 2023:
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
Composition of Committee, Meeting and Attendance of each Member at
Meetings
1. Audit Committee
The Audit Committee of the Company is constituted in line with the
provision of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Audit Committee is constituted in
line to monitor and provide effective supervision of the management's financial
reporting process, to ensure accurate and timely disclosures, with the highest level of
transparency, integrity, and quality of Financial Reporting
The quorum for the meeting shall be one third of total members of the
Audit Committee or Two, whichever is higher, subject to minimum two Independent Director
shall be present at the meeting.
During the year under review, Audit Committee of the Company met 03
(Three) time, viz. 12-12-2023, 26-12-2023, and 02-01-2024.
The composition of the Committee and the details of meetings attended
by its members are given below:
Name of Members |
Category |
Designation in Committee |
Number of meetings during the
financial year 2023-24 |
|
|
|
Held |
Eligible to attend |
Attended |
Sachin Gupta * |
Independent Director |
Chairperson |
03 |
03 |
03 |
Rajinder Kumar Gupta * |
Independent Director |
Member |
03 |
03 |
03 |
Ashutosh Gupta * |
Whole Time Director |
Member |
03 |
03 |
03 |
Recommendations of Audit Committee, wherever/whenever given, have been
accepted by the Board of Directors.
Ms. Varsha Bansal, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the
Company act as the secretary of the Committee.
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee:
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company is constituted
with the provision of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Nomination and
Remuneration Committee recommends the appointment of Directors and remuneration of such
Directors.
The level and structure of appointment and remuneration of all Key
Managerial personnel and Senior Management Personnel of the Company, as per Remuneration
policy, is also overseen by this Committee During the year under review, Nomination and
Remuneration Committee of the Company met 02 (Two) time, viz 12-12-2023 and 22-12-2023. A
total of 02 (Two) Nomination and Remuneration Committee Meetings was held pre Listing of
the Company.
The composition of the Committee and the details of meetings attended
by its members are given below:
Name of Members |
Category |
Designation in Committee |
Number of meetings during the
financial year 2023-24 |
|
|
|
Held |
Eligible to attend |
Attended |
Sachin Gupta * |
Independent Director |
Chairperson |
02 |
02 |
02 |
Rajinder Kumar Gupta * |
Independent Director |
Member |
02 |
02 |
02 |
Sneh Gaur* |
Whole Time Director |
Member |
02 |
02 |
02 |
Ms. Varsha Bansal, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the
Company act as the secretary of the Committee.
3. Stakeholder's Relationship Committee
The Company has a Stakeholders Relationship Committee of Directors in
compliance with provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 to look into the redressal of
complaints of investors such as transfer or credit of shares, non-receipt of
dividend/notices/annual reports, etc. During the year under review, Stakeholder's
Relationship Committee of the Company met 01 (One) time, viz 26-12-2023. A total of 01
(one) Stakeholder's Relationship Committee Meeting were held post Listing of the
Company.
The composition of the Committee during the year and the details of
meetings attended by its members are given below:
Name of Members |
Category |
Designation in Committee |
Number of meetings during the
financial year 2023-24 |
|
|
|
Held |
Eligible to attend |
Attended |
Sachin Gupta * |
Independent Director |
Chairperson |
01 |
01 |
01 |
Sneh Gaur |
Independent Director |
Member |
01 |
01 |
01 |
Ashutosh Gupta * |
Whole Time Director |
Member |
01 |
01 |
01 |
Ms. Varsha Bansal, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the
Company act as the secretary of the Committee.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The Board, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee, has framed a policy for the selection and appointment of Directors
and Senior Management Personnel and their remuneration.
The Company's policy relating to the Directors appointment,
payment of remuneration and discharge of their duties is available on the website of the
Company at https://www. medicamenorganics.com/policies/.
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the corporate
governance requirements as prescribed by Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 ("SEBI Listing
Regulations"). peer evaluation of all Board members, annual performance evaluation of
its own performance, as well as the evaluation of the working of Board's Committees
was undertaken.
The following evaluation process were followed: a. Evaluation Criteria
This evaluation is led by the Chairman of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee with a specific focus on the performance and effective functioning
of the Board and its Committees. The evaluation process, inter alia, considers attendance
of Directors at Board and committee meetings, acquaintance with business, communication
inter se board members, the time spent by each of the Board members, core competencies,
personal characteristics, accomplishment of specific responsibilities and expertise.
b. Performance Evaluation of the individual directors including
Independent Directors
The Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee conducted the
evaluation process, inter alia, based on attendance of Directors at Board and committee
meetings, acquaintance with business, communication inter se board members, the time spent
by each of the Board members, core competencies, personal characteristics, accomplishment
of specific responsibilities and expertise.
The report on the performance evaluation of the Individual Directors
was reviewed by the Board and feedback was given to the Directors. The performance of each
directors were satisfactory.
c. Board of Directors
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking
inputs from all the Directors on the basis of the criteria such as the Board composition
and structure, effectiveness of Board processes, information and functioning etc.
d. Performance Evaluation of the Committee
The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after
seeking inputs from the Committee Members on the basis of the criteria such as the
composition of Committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
Outcome of Evaluation:
Board of the Company was satisfied with the functioning of the Board
and its Committees. The Committees are functioning well and besides covering the
Committees' terms of reference, as mandated by law, important issues are brought up
and discussed in the Committee meetings. The Board was also satisfied with the
contribution of Directors, in their individual capacities.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the board of
directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
In preparation of annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2024,
the applicable accounting standards have been followed and that no material departures
have been made from the same; a. 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 or loss of the Company for that year; b. The
Directorshadtakenproperandsufficientcare for the maintenance of adequate accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the
assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; c.
The Directors had prepared the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2024 on going
concern basis. d. The Directors had laid down the internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such Internal Financial Controls are adequate and were
operating effectively; and e. The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure
compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were f.
Adequate and operating effectively.
STATUTORY AUDITOR AND THEIR REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of section 139 of the Act, M/s. N C RAJ
AND ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 002249N,) were appointed
as the Statutory Auditors of the Company who shall hold the office General Meeting held on
December 19, 2023 till the conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company to
be held in 2024 on such remuneration as may be decided by the Board. Further M/s. N C
RAJ AND ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 002249N,) has shown
his willingness to be re-appointed as Statutory Auditor of the Company for the period of 5
years from the conclusion of ensuing Annual general meeting till the conclusion of Annual
general Meeting of the Company to be held for the Financial year 2028-29. The Board of
Directors and Audit Committee have recommended their appointment as Statutory Auditor of
the Company.
Further, pursuant to Section 141 of the Act and relevant Rules
prescribed there under, the Company has received certificate from the Auditors along with
peer review certificate, that they are eligible to continue with their appointment and
that they are not disqualified whatsoever from continuing as Statutory Auditors.
The Financial Statements and the Auditor's Report for the
financial year ended on 31st March, 2024 are free from any qualification, reservation,
observation and adverse remark; further the notes on accounts are self-explanatory. The
Auditors' Report is enclosed with the Financial Statements in this Annual Report.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Statutory Auditors' Report for the Financial Year 2023-24 is
annexed to this Annual Report. The Statutory Audit Report does not contain any
qualification reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer made by Statutory Auditors. The
notes to the accounts referred to in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and,
therefore, do not call for any further comments.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR AND THEIR REPORT
As the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) has granted
listing approval on its SME platform effective June 28, 2024, so the company is not
required to undergo the secretarial Audit for the financial year 2023-24.
After attaining the status of Listed Public Company, the section 204 of
Companies Act, 2013 is applicable to the Company.
As the Company has attained status of SME listed company on NSE Emerge
in the current year, so in order to comply with the provisions of Section 204 of Companies
Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014, the Board of Directors has appointed M/s. AK NANWANI & ASSOCIATES, Practicing
Company Secretary, for conducting Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year
2024-25.
INTERNAL AUDITORS AND REPORT
The Company was listed on June 28, 2023 and the provisions in respect
of Internal Audit became applicable only from that date. The process for appointing the
internal auditor was initiated and pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of Companies
Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/S.
Harish D Singh & Company Chartered Accountants as Internal Auditor for the financial
year 2024-25.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3) (a) of the Companies
Act, 2013, read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014,
the Annual Return for the year ending on March 31, 2024 is available on the Company's
website and can be accessed at https://www.medicamenorganics.com/annual-return.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company is not required to form a Risk Management Committee.
However, the Company has developed and implemented a risk management policy for
identifying the risk associated with business of the Company and measures to be taken by
including identification of elements of risk and measures to control them.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The particulars of loans given, investment made or guarantee given or
security provided and the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed
to be utilized as per the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are
disclosed in the notes to account to the financial statements for the FY 2023-24.
DISCLOSURE ON RELATED PARTY'S TRANSACTIONS
All Related Party transactions that were entered into during the FY
2023-2024 were on arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business.
Therearenomateriallysignificantrelated party transactions made by the Company with related
parties which may have a potential conflict of interest with the company.
All the related parties transaction are in compliance with the
Accounting Standards issued by ICAI and further details are mentioned in the notes of the
Financial Statements.
All Related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee
for approval as per the Related Party Transactions Policy of the Company as approved by
the Board. The policy is also uploaded on the website of the Company & can be accessed
through the link https://www. medicamenorganics.com/policies/ Since, all the related party
transactionsthatwereenteredintoduringthefinancialyear 2023-2024 were on an arm's
length basis and were in the ordinary course of business and there was no material related
party transaction entered by the Company during the year as per Related Party Transactions
Policy, details are required to be provided in the Form AOC-2 prescribed under clause (h)
of sub-section (3) of section 134 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014. Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in
subsection (1) of section 188 in the prescribed form (Form AOC-2) are attached as
"Annexure-I". The details of the transaction with related parties are
provided in the notes to accompanying financial statements
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your company being responsible corporate citizen provides utmost
importance to best Corporate Governance practices and always works in the best interest of
its stakeholders. Your Company has incorporated the appropriate standards for corporate
governance, pursuant to the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 As per regulation 15(2) of the Listing Regulation, the Compliance with
the Corporate Governance provisions shall not apply in respect of the following class of
the Companies:
1. Listed entity having paid up equity share capital not exceeding
Rs.10 Crore and Net Worth not exceeding Rs.25 Crore, as on the last day of the previous
financial year.
2. Listed entity which has listed its specified securities on the SME
Exchange.
Since, our Company falls within the ambit of aforesaid exemption (b);
hence compliance with the provision of Corporate Governance shall not apply to the Company
and it does not form the part of the Annual Report for the financial year 2023-2024.
NON-APPLICABILITY OF THE INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
As per Provision to regulation Rule 4(1) of the companies (Indian
Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 notified vide Notification No. G.S.R 111 (E) on 16th
February, 2015, Companies whose shares are listed on SME exchange as referred to in
Chapter XB of SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2009, are
exempted from the compulsory requirements of adoption of IND-AS w.e.f. April 01, 2017.
As your Company is also listed on Emerge Platform of NSE Limited, is
covered under the exempted category and is not required to comply with IND-AS for
preparation of financial statements beginning with period on or after April 01, 2017.
SEBI COMPLAINTS REDRESS SYSTEM (SCORES)
The investor complaints are processed in a centralized web-based
complaints redress system. The salient features of this system are centralized database of
all complaints, online upload of Action Taken Reports\(ATRs) by the concerned companies
and online viewing by investors of actions taken on the complaint and its current status.
Your Company has been registered on SCORES and makes every effort to resolve all investor
complaints received through SCORES or otherwise within the statutory time limit from the
receipt of the complaint. The Company has not received any complaint on the SCORES during
financial year 2023-24
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign
exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith as "Annexure-II"
and the same forms part of this report.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Pursuant Section 134(3)(n) of the Act, the Company has in place a Risk
Management Policy which provides for the identification therein of elements of risk ,
which in the opinion of the Board may threaten the existence of the Company. The Policy
further contains the risk assessment and minimization procedures.
The risk management plan is reviewed by the Board from time to time and
suitable changes are done as may be necessitated.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE BUSINESS
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company in
the Financial Year under review.
DISCLOSURE UNDER INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016)
During the year under review, neither any application was made nor is
any proceeding pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE:
During the period under review, the provisions of Section 135 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014 were
not applicable to the Company.
PUBLIC DEPOSIT
The Company has not accepted any deposits from Shareholders and Public
falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there
under. Hence, the directives issued by the Reserve Bank of India & the Provision of
Section 73 to 76 of the Company Act, 2013 or any other relevant provisions of the Act and
the Rules there under are not applicable
There were no unclaimed or unpaid deposits as on 31st March, 2024.
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/ VIGIL MECHANISM
To meets the requirement under Section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement)
Regulation, 2015, the Company has adopted a Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy with a
view to provide a vigilance mechanism for the directors and employees of the Company to
raise concern of any violations of legal or regulatory requirements, incorrectness or
misinterpretation of any financial statements and reports etc. The purpose of this Policy
is to encourage the Company's directors and employees who have concerns about
suspected misconduct, to come forward and express these concerns without fear of
punishment or unfair treatment.
Likewise, under this policy, we have prohibited discrimination,
retaliation or harassment of any kind against any employee who, based on the
employee's reasonable belief that such conduct or practice have occurred or are
occurring, reports that information or participates in the said investigation. The Whistle
Blower Policy is displayed on the Company's website at https://www.
medicamenorganics.com/policies/
No individual in the Company has been denied access to the Audit
Committee or its Chairman during the FY 2023-24
There were no instances of reporting under the Whistle Blower.
The Whistle Blower Policy of the Company is available on the website of
the Company at www. medicamenorganics.com.
MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORD
The maintenance of Cost Records as specified by the Central Government
under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable to the Company as the
company does not fall under any of the category prescribed under Section 148(1) of
Companies Act, 2013. Hence, the maintenance of the cost records as specified the Act is
not required and accordingly, such accounts and records are not made and maintained. The
Company has not appointed any Cost Auditor during the year.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider
Trading with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated
employees of the Company. The Code requires pre- clearance for dealing in the
Company's shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the
Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive
information in relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is
closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code. The Code is displayed on
the Company's website at https://www.medicamenorganics.com/policies/
DETAILS OF REPORTING OF FRAUD BY AUDITOR
There are no instances of Fraud/ Suspected Fraud committed against the
Company by the Officers or employees of the Company has been detected by the Auditor as
required under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 13 of the
Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND THEIR ADEQUACY
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, The Company
believes prerequisite of Governance and that freedom should be exercised within a
framework of checks and balances. The Company has a well-established internal control
framework, which is designed to continuously assess the adequacy, effectiveness and
efficiency of financial and includes internaloperationalcontrols, delegation of
.Thefinancial authority procedures, segregation of duties, system access controls and
document filing and storage procedures.
The management is committed to ensure an effective internal control
environment, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of the business, which
provides an assurance on compliance with internal policies, applicable laws, regulations
and protection of resources and assets. The control system ensures that the Company's
assets are safeguarded and protected and also takes care to see that revenue leakages and
losses to the Company are prevented and our income streams are protected..
financialreporting Thecontrolsystemenablesreliable Audit Committee reviews
adherence to internal control systems and internal audit reports.
They have been designed to provide reasonable assurance with regard to
recording and providing reliable financial and operational information, complying with
applicable statutes, safeguarding assets from unauthorized use, executing transactions
with proper authorization and ensure compliance of corporate policies. It has continued
its efforts to align all its processes and controls with global best practices.
LISTING AND DEPOSITORY FEES
Your Company has paid Annual Listing fees for the financial year
2024-2025 to National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) according to the prescribed
norms and regulations. Company has also paid Annual Custody fee to National Securities
Depository Limited and Issuer fee to Central Depository Services (India) Limited for the
financial year 2024-2025.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Commitment to ethical professional conduct is a must for every
employee, including Board Members and Senior Management Personnel of the Company. The Code
is intended to serve as a basis for ethical decision-making in conduct of professional
work. The Code of Conduct enjoins that each individual in the organization must know and
respect existing laws, accept and provide appropriate professional views, and be upright
in his conduct and observe corporate discipline. The duties of Directors including duties
as an Independent Director as laid down in the Companies Act, 2013 also form part of the
Code of Conduct. All Board Members and Senior Management Personnel affirm compliance with
the Code of Conduct annuallyas "Annexure - III" MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management's Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under
review, as stipulated under regulation 34 (3) and Part B of schedule V of the SEBI
(Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulation, 2015 is annexed to this Annual
Report as "Annexure IV" DISCLOSURE ON SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the period under review, applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e.
SS-1 and SS-2, relating to Meetings of the Board of Directors' and
General Meetings', respectively, issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries
of India have been duly followed by the Company and have devised proper systems to ensure
compliance with the provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards and that such
systems are adequate and operating effectively.
PARTICULAR OF EMPLOYEES
The information required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Rule 5 (1) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 are annexed as "Annexure V" and forms part of this
Report.
The statement containing names of top ten employees in terms of
remuneration drawn and the particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of
the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided in a separate annexure forming part of this
report. Further, the report and the accounts are being sent to the Members excluding the
aforesaid annexure. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said annexure is opened for
inspection in electronic form. Any Member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may
write to the Company Secretary.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNTS OF THE VALUATION
There was no one time settlement by the Company with the Banks or
Financial Institutions during the year under review, thus, the details of difference
between amount of the valuation done at the time of one time settlement and the valuation
done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons
thereof are not applicable.
POLICY AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Your Company has always believed in providing safe and harassment free
workplace for every individual working in its premises through various interventions and
practices.
The Company ensures that the work environment at all its locations is
conducive to fair, safe and harmonious relations between employees. It strongly believes
in upholding the dignity of all its employees, irrespective of their gender or seniority.
Discrimination and harassment of any type are strictly prohibited.
The Company has adopted a policy for Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace in line with the requirements of the
Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013 (POSH Act). The Company has complied with the provisions relating to constitution of
internal complaints committee (ICC) under the POSH Act. All women employees are covered
under this policy. ICC has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual
harassment.
An Internal Compliant Committee (ICC) is in place as per the
requirements of the said Act to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment.
All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy.
No case has been reported during the year under review.
The details of the complaints received during the year under review
were as follows:
No. of Complaints Pending at the Beginning of the Year |
0 |
No. of Complaints Received and Resolved during the year |
0 |
No. of Complaints Pending at the End of the Year |
0 |
WEBSITE OF THE COMPANY
Your Company maintains a website www.medicamenorganics.com where
detailed information of the Company and specified details in terms of Obligations &
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 have been provided
GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in
respect of the following matters as there were no transactions on these items during the
year under review:
Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting
or otherwise.
Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the
Company under any scheme.
The Company does not have any scheme of provision of money for the
purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors wish to place on record their gratitude for the valuable
guidance and support rendered by the Government of India, various State Government
departments, Banks and stakeholders, including, but not limited to, shareholders,
customers and suppliers, among others. We place on record, our appreciation of the
contribution made by our employees at all levels.
The Directors take this opportunity to place on record their deep sense
of appreciation for the total commitment, dedication and hard work put in by the employees
of the Company. Lastly, your directors are deeply grateful for the continuous confidence
and faith shown by the members of the Company.
Date: 26th August 2024 |
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For and on behalf of the board |
Place: Delhi |
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MEDICAMEN ORGANICS LIMITED |
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Bal Kishan Gupta |
Ashutosh Gupta |
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Managing Director |
Whole Time Director |
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DIN: 00032772 |
DIN: 00039995 |