To,
The Members of Asian Petroproducts and Exports Limited,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 33rd Annual Report on the
Business and Operations of the Company and the accounts for the Financial Year ended March
31, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The financial performance of your Company:
(Amount in Rupees)
PARTICULARS |
For the year ended 31.03.2025 |
For the year ended 31.03.2024 |
Revenue from operations |
41,67,05,396 |
0 |
Other Income |
50,76,132 |
0 |
Total Revenue |
42,17,81,528 |
0 |
Total expenditure |
43,35,46,042 |
1,04,16,050 |
Profit/Loss before Tax |
(1,17,64,514) |
(1,04,16,050) |
Current Tax |
0 |
0 |
Deferred Tax |
19,075 |
0 |
Earlier Year Tax |
0 |
0 |
Profit/ (Loss) for the year |
(1,17,83,589) |
(1,04,16,050) |
Basic & diluted Earnings Per Share (in Rs.) |
(0.48) |
(1.20) |
2. REVIEW OF OPERATION
The Gross Revenue from operations for FY 2024-25 was Rs. 4167.05 Lakhs (Previous Year:
NIL). The Operating Loss stood at Rs. 117.65 Lakhs as against Rs. 104.16 Lakhs in the
Previous Year. The Net Loss for the year stood at Rs. -117.84 lakhs against Rs. 104.16
lakhs reported in the Previous Year.
There were no material events that had an impact on the affairs of your Company. There
is no change in the nature of your Company's business during the year under review.
3. DIVIDEND
The Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year ended 31st March,
2025.
4. RESERVES
Since, the company has suffered losses during the year under review; your Board of
Directors expresses their inability to carry any amount to reserves.
5. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS:
There have been no 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.
6. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE: There
are no such orders except those which have been appropriately challenged before the
judiciary and no impact on going concern status and Company's operation in future of such
matters are expected or visualised at the current stage.
7. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE
TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Your Company has an internal Control System which commensurate with the size, scale and
complexity of its operations. The scope and authority of the Internal Audit function lies
with the Audit Committee of Directors. The Audit Committee monitors and evaluates the
efficacy and adequacy of internal control systems, accounting procedures and policies.
8. DETAILS OF HOLDING/SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES :
The Company has no Subsidiary/Joint Venture/Associate Company and hence consolidation
and applicable provision of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made there under are not
applicable to the Company.
9. DECLARATIONS FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All the Independent Directors have given declaration to the Company stating their
independence pursuant to Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Declaration under
Regulation 16 (1) (b) and 25(8) & (9) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and there
has been no change in the circumstances, which may affect their status as Independent
Directors during the year.
10.DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Appointment / Reappointment / Cessation of Directors & Key Managerial Personnel
All the Independent Directors have given declaration to the Company stating their
Independence pursuant to Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Declaration under
Regulation 16 (1) (b) and 25(8) & (9) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and there
has been no change in the circumstances, which may affect their status as Independent
Directors during the year. All the Directors of the Company have confirmed that they are
not disqualified from being appointed as Directors in terms of Section 164 of the
Companies Act, 2013. In accordance with the provision of the Act and rules made there
under Mr. Siddharth Chaturvedi, retires by rotation at the 33rd Annual General
Meeting and being eligible offers himself for reappointment. Further, in terms of Section
150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of
Directors) Rules, 2014, Independent Directors of the Company have confirmed that they have
registered themselves with the databank maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate
Affairs. The Independent Directors who were required to clear the online proficiency
self-assessment test have passed the test. In the opinion of the Board, the Independent
Directors fulfil the conditions of independence, are independent of the management,
possess the requisite integrity, experience, expertise, proficiency and qualifications to
the satisfaction of the Board of Directors. The details of remuneration paid to the
members of the Board is provided in the Report on Corporate Governance.
11.BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing
Regulations, the Board carried out an annual performance evaluation of the Board, its
Committees, Individual Director and Chairperson. The manner in which the evaluation has
been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
12.NUMBER OF MEETINGS
The Board/Committee meetings are pre-scheduled and a tentative annual calendar of the
meetings is circulated to the Directors well in advance to help them plan their schedules
and ensure meaningful participation. The details of the number of meetings of the Board
held during the Financial Year 2024-25 and the attendance of Directors forms part of the
Report on Corporate Governance. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the
period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosures Requirements), Regulation 2015. Further, the composition and terms of
reference of Audit Committee and other Committees are given in the Corporate Governance
Report.
13.COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board of Directors has the following Committees as on March 31, 2025: a. Audit
Committee b. Nomination and Remuneration Committee c. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
The details of the Committees of the Board along with their composition, number of
meetings and attendance at the meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report
forming part of this Annual Report FY 2024-25.
14.MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
During the year under review, 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Company was
held on 30th September, 2024 virtually. No Extra Ordinary General Meeting was
held during the financial year.
15.AUDITORS
A. Statutory Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 and other applicable provisions, if any, of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014
(including any statutory modification(s) re-enactment(s)/amendment(s) thereof, for the
time being in force M/s. DBS & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration
No. 081627N) were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office for
their first term from the conclusion the 28th Annual General Meeting till the
conclusion of 33rd Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2025. They
will complete their first term as Statutory Auditors of the Company on conclusion of this
33rd AGM. The Board of Directors of the Company (the Board), at its meeting
held on 10th August, 2025, considering the experience and expertise and based
on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has proposed to the Members of the Company
for the re-appointment of M/s. DBS & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm
Registration No. 081627N) as Statutory Auditors of the Company for their second term of 5
(five) consecutive years from the conclusion of 33rd AGM till the conclusion of
the 38th AGM on payment of such remuneration as may be mutually agreed upon
between the Board of Directors and the Statutory Auditors, from time to time.
The Statutory Auditors' Report forms part of the Annual Report. There was no instance
of fraud during the year under review, which required the Statutory Auditors to report to
the Audit Committee and / or Board under Section 143(12) of Act and Rules framed
thereunder.
B. Secretarial Auditors
In terms of the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board
has appointed M/s. Roy Jacob & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries, Mumbai.
Maharashtra, to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year
2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year 2024-25 is annexed as
Annexure I to the Director's Report. The Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.
C. Internal Auditor
Your Company has appointed M/s. S K Mundra & Associates, Chartered Accountants,
Mumbai as the Internal Auditors to carry out the Internal Audit of various operational
areas of the Company.
16.CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORTS
The Company has been following the principles and practices of good Corporate
Governance and has ensured compliance of the requirements stipulated under the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015. A detailed report on
Corporate Governance with Auditors' Certificate thereon and Management Discussion and
Analysis are given in Annexure II and Annexure III, respectively forming part of this
Report.
17. DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
The Company has adopted Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy in accordance with the
provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies
(Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Under this policy, your
Company encourages its employees to report any reporting of fraudulent financial or other
information to the stakeholders, and any conduct that results in violation of the
Company's code of business conduct, to the management (on an anonymous basis, if employees
so desire). Further, your Company has prohibited discrimination, retaliation or harassment
of any kind against any employees 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 investigation. The Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy is being made
available on the Company's website at the web-link
http://asianpetro.org/report/applVMP.docx
18. INSIDER TRADING - CODE OF CONDUCT
In compliance with the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the
Company has in place a comprehensive Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and Report
Trading by Insiders, for its Directors and Senior Management Officers. The Code lays down
guidelines, which advises them on procedures to be followed and disclosures to be made,
while dealing with the shares of the Company. The Code clearly specifies, among other
matters, that Directors and Designated Persons of the Company, as defined in the Code, can
trade in the shares of the Company only when the Trading Window is open.
19. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act) read
with Rule 5 (2) and 5(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, there is no employee drawing remuneration in excess of
the limits set out in the said Rules and other details as required under Section 197(12)
of the Act, read with Rule 5(1) and 5 (2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given in Annexure IV forming part of this Report.
A Statement of the details of employees covered under Rule 5(2) of the aforesaid Rules
is provided in the Annual Report. The Annual Report is being sent excluding the aforesaid
information. Such particulars will be furnished to any shareholder on a specific request
made in writing by the shareholder.
20. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All transactions entered with Related Parties for the year under review were on arm's
length basis and in the ordinary course of business and that the provisions of Section 188
of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder are not attracted. Thus,
disclosure in form AOC-2 in terms of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not
required. Further, there are no material related party transactions during the year under
review with the Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel. The transactions with
related parties as per requirements of Indian Accounting Standard (IND AS-24) 'Related
Party Disclosures' are disclosed in Note No. 22 of Notes to Accounts to the Financial
Statements. All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee and also
to the Board for approval. Omnibus approval was obtained for transactions which are of
repetitive nature. The policy on materiality of Related Party Transactions as approved by
the Board of Directors has been uploaded on the website of the Company. The web-link of
the same is uploaded on the Company's website at the web-link:
http://asianpetro.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RELATED-PARTY-TRANSACTION-POLICY.pdf
21. LISTING REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE
Your Company's Equity Shares are listed on BSE Ltd. and listing fees for the Financial
Years 2024-25 have been paid and the provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and
Disclosures Requirement) Regulations, 2015 have been complied with.
22. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013,
Annual Return of the Company prepared in accordance with Section 92(1) of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Rule 11 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014
is placed on the website of the Company www.asianpetro.in.
23. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report on the operations of the Company, as
required under the Listing Regulations is provided in a separate section and forms an
integral part of this Report.
24. GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the
following items since there were no transactions in these matters and/or they are not
applicable to the Company during the year under review: 1. Details relating to deposits
covered under Chapter V of the Act. 2. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as
to dividend, voting or otherwise. 3. Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to
employees of the Company under ESOS. 4. No fraud has been reported by the Auditors to the
Audit Committee or the Board.
25. SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, the company has come up with the Rights Issue of
1,58,90,716 shares on the Face Value of Rs.10/- each on a Rights basis to the existing
shareholders of the Company in the ration of 11 Equity Shares for every 6 Fully Paid-Up
Equity Shares held by the existing shareholders of the Company. Further, during the year
under review, the Company has not issued convertible warrant nor has granted any stock
options and nor sweat equity.
26. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of
Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability confirm and state that -
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper
explanation relating to material departures; the annual accounts have been prepared in
compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013; b. 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 and of the profit of the Company for year
ended on that date; c. the directors have 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 have prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis; and e. the directors have laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are
operating effectively; f. the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance
with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and
operating effectively.
27. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:-
There has been no change in the structure of the Investments made or Loans given or
Guarantees provided in respect of such loans, during the year under review.
28. MANAGEMENT REPLY AGAINST NON COMPLIANCE REPORTED BY THE AUDITOR a. The review of
the Statutory Auditor on the Financial Statements are: A. The Company has not complied
with the TDS provisions of the Income Tax Act.
B. The Company has not complied with provision of Ind AS- 19 for employee benefits
Reply: Looking to the fair accounting Policy, the Company will comply with the
applicable provisions in the due course.
29. REPORTING UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORK PLACE (PREVENTION,
PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
In compliance of provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and Rules framed thereunder,
the Company has formulated and implemented a policy on prevention, prohibition and
redressal of complaints related to sexual harassment of women at the workplace. The
Company is committed to providing a safe and conducive work environment to all its
employees and associates. All women employees whether permanent, temporary or contractual
are covered under the above policy. During the year under review, following were the
details of the Complaints-
a) number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year; |
Nil |
(b) number of complaints disposed off during the year; |
Nil |
(c) number of cases pending for more than ninety days |
NA |
30. STATUTORY INFORMATION AND OTHER DISCLOSURES a. The information on conservation of
energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo pursuant to Section
134(3)(m) of the Act, read with the Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is
annexed as Annexure F' and forms an integral part of this Report. b. During the year
under review, your Company has complied with all the applicable Secretarial Standards
issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved by the Central
Government pursuant to Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013. c. The Company has not
accepted any deposits, within the meaning of Section 73 of the Act, read with the
Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 as amended. d. No application has been made
under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The requirement to disclose the details of
application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
(31 of 2016) during the year along with their status as at the end of the Financial Year
is not applicable. e. The requirement to disclose 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, is
not applicable. f. The Company is in compliance with provisions relating to the Maternity
Benefit Act 1961. g. There is no change in the nature of business during the year under
review
31. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Board expresses its gratitude and appreciation to the Government of India,
Government of Gujarat, Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies, Banks, other business
associates, Promoters, Shareholders and employees of the Company for their continued
support. The Directors also gratefully acknowledge all stakeholders of the Company viz.:
customers, members, dealers, vendors, banks and other business partners for the excellent
support received from them during the year. The Directors place on record their sincere
appreciation to all employees of the Company for their unstinted commitments and continued
contribution to the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board |
Sd/- |
(Mr. J K Chaturvedi) |
Managing Director |
Place: VADODARA |
Date : 05.09.2025 |
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