Dear Members,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their Twentieth Annual Report on the
business and operations of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for
the year ended 31st March, 2020.
1. Financial Highlights (Standalone and Consolidated):
The financial highlights of the year under review are as below:
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|
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(INR in Lakhs) |
Sr. No. |
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
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31.03.2020 |
31.03.2019 |
31.03.2020 |
31.03.2019 |
1. |
Income from operations |
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- |
|
- |
2. |
Other Income |
|
- |
|
- |
3. |
Net Total Income (1+2) |
|
- |
|
- |
4. |
Employee Benefit Expenses |
6.76 |
5.27 |
6.76 |
5.27 |
5. |
Other Expenses |
36.09 |
31.15 |
46.11 |
13.13 |
6. |
EBIDTA |
(42.85) |
(36.42) |
(52.87) |
(18.40) |
7. |
Less: Interest and Finance charges |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.03 |
8. |
Less: Depreciation |
|
- |
|
- |
9. |
Profit before Tax & Exceptional Items (6-7-8) |
(42.87) |
(36.45) |
(52.90) |
(18.42) |
10. |
Exceptional Items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Profit before Tax |
(42.87) |
(36.45) |
(52.90) |
(18.42) |
11. |
Provision for Tax |
- |
- |
- |
- |
12. |
Less: MAT Credit Entitlement |
- |
-- |
- |
-- |
|
Deferred Tax |
-- |
-- |
- |
-- |
13. |
Net Profit after tax (9-10) |
(42.87) |
(36.45) |
(52.90) |
(18.42) |
14. |
Extra Ordinary Items |
- |
-- |
- |
-- |
15. |
Net Profit/(Loss) for period (11-12) |
(42.87) |
(36.45) |
(52.90) |
(18.42) |
16. |
Less: Minority Interest |
|
|
|
|
17. |
Paid up Equity Share Capital (Face value INR2/- per share) |
3380.76 |
3,380.76 |
3,380.76 |
3,380.76 |
18. |
Earning Per Shares (Basic) |
(0.03) |
(0.02) |
(0.03) |
(0.01) |
2. DIVIDEND:
In the view of accumulated Losses, Board of Directors of the Company does not recommend
any dividend for the year under consideration.
3. AMOUNT TRANSFERRED TO RESERVES:
On account of accumulated losses no amount is transferred to General reserves for the
financial year 2019 - 2020.
4. PERFORMANCE REVIEW:
On consolidated basis, revenue from operations for both the years was Nil.EBIDTA
(Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) amounted
toINR(42.85)Lakhs in the current year and (INR 36.42lakhs) in the previous year),Profit
before Tax (PBT)is INR(42.87)Lakhs in current yearand(INR (36.45) Lakhs in the previous
year),Profit after Tax (PAT) INR (42.87) Lakhs in the current yearandINR (36.45)Lakhs in
the previous year.
5. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
During the year under review the Company or its subsidiaries did notcarry on any
business activities.
6. SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
As on 31st March, 2020 the company has the following
subsidiaries/associate companies
1. IT Capital Services Pvt. Ltd.- Subsidiary Company
2. Orient Information FZ-LLC-UAE- subsidiary Company
3. Universal Commodity Exchange Limited- Associate Company
There is no business activity in the Subsidiary and/or the Associate Company during the
year under review .status of IT Capital Services Private Limited , subsidiary company and
Universal Commodity Exchange Limited,the Associate Company, has been struck off by the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a statement
containing salient features of the financial statements of the Company's subsidiaries and
associate companies in Form AOC - 1 is attached to the financial statements of the
Company.
7. CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL:
During the year under review, there was no change in the Authorised or Paid up Share
Capital of the Company.
8. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
As required by Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Directors hereby state
that:
a. in preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any ;
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 as at 31st March, 2020and
profit for the 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 the Companies Act, 2013 for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
d. the accounts have been prepared for the financial year ended 31st March, 2020 on a
going concern basis.
e. Internal Financial Controls to be followed by the Company have been laid down, and
the said Internal Financial Controls are adequate and are operating effectively and;
f. proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and are operating effectively.
9. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
During the financial year 2019-20, Mr. Mahesh Doifode was appointed as Independent
Director w.e.f. 9th August, 2019 and Mr. YeshwantDivekar resigned w.e.f .9th
August, 2019.
Mr. Jayant Dolatrai Mitra, Managing Director, is liable to retire by rotation at the
ensuring AGM, pursuant to Section 152 and other applicable provision, if any, of the
Companies Act, 2013, the Article of Association of the Company and being eligible have
offered himself for re-appointment. Appropriate resolution for his re-appointment is being
placed for the approval of the shareholders of the Company at the ensuring AGM.
None of the Directors are disqualified from being appointed as specified in Section 164
of the Companies Act, 2013 as amended.
Mr. Shishir Singhal, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer appointed w.e.f 20th
September, 2019 and resigned on 1st June, 2020.
Formal Annual Evaluation:
In terms of the provisions of the Act, the Board has carried out annual performance
evaluation of its own performance, the Directors individually as well as the evaluation of
the working of its Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC).
Remuneration Policy:
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their
remuneration.
10. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY RELATIONSHIP:
There was no pecuniary relationship or transactions of the non-executive directors vis-
a- vis the company during the year. Also, no payment, except sitting fees, was made to any
of the non-executive directors of the Company. No convertible instruments are held by any
of the non-executive directors of the Company.
11. STATEMENT ON DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR:
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company
confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6)
of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules and Regulation 16(1) (b) of SEBI (Listing
Obligation and disclosure requirements) Regulation, 2015 with the Stock Exchanges.
12. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD:
During the financial year 2019-20, five meetings of the Board of Directors were held.
For details of the Board meetings please refer to the Corporate Governance forming part of
the Board's Report.
13. STATEMENT ON ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARD, COMMITTEE AND ITS DIRECTORS:
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance,
Board committees and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3)
(p) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(4) of The Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014and the corporate governance requirements as prescribed by SEBI (LODR) Regulations,
2015.
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, transparency, adhering to
good corporate governance practices etc.
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.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC") reviewed the
performance of the individual directors on the basis of the criteria such as the
contribution of the individual director to the Board and committee meetings like
preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and
inputs in meetings, leadership quality, attitude, initiatives decision making, commitment,
achievements etc. In addition, the Chairman was also evaluated on the key aspects of his
role.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors held on 7th February, 2020 reviewed
performance of non-independent directors, performance of the board as a whole and
performance of the Chairman was evaluated, taking into account the views of executive
directors and non-executive directors. The meeting also assessed the quality, quantity and
timeliness of flow of information between the company management and the board that is
necessary for the board to effectively and reasonably perform its duties.
14. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY:
In terms of Section 178 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 and Schedule
II and Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 entered in to with the stock
exchange, a policy on Nomination and Remuneration of Directors and Senior Management
Employees including, inter alia, criteria for determining qualifications, positive
attributes and independence of directors was formulated by the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee and adopted by the Board of Directors. The said policy is also posted on the
website of the Company www.commextechnology.comand its weblink
ishttp://www.commextechnology.com/download/policv/nomination and remuneration policy
commex.pdf
15. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:
The Company has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and
efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Company's policies, the
safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of fraud and errors, the accuracy
and completeness of the accounting records and timely preparation of reliable financial
disclosures.
16. AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The details pertaining to composition of audit committee are included in the Corporate
Governance Report, which forms part of this report.
17. AUDITORS:
Statutory Auditors
M/s. Mulraj D. Gala, Chartered Accountant, appointed as statutory auditors in the
eighteenth Annual General Meeting continue as statutory auditors until the conclusion of
twenty third Annual General Meeting.
Secretarial Auditors
Vijay S. Tiwari & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, Mumbai was appointed
to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2019-20 as required
under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder.
18. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:
In terms of Section 204 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013, a Secretarial Audit Report is
annexed as Annexure Aof the Directors' Report.
EXPLANATION AND COMMENTS BY THE BOARD ON QUALIFICATION/ RESERVATION/ ADVERSE REMARK/
DISCLAIMER MADE IN AUDITORS' REPORT AND SECRETARIAL AUDITORS' REPORT:
a. As reported by the Auditors in their Report, the Company has accumulated losses and
its net worth has been fully eroded, the Company has incurred net loss/net cash loss
during the year ended March 31, 2020 and the Company's current liabilities exceeded its
current assets as at the balance sheet date. These conditions indicate the existence of a
material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the Company's ability to
continue as a going concern.
The management of the Company is under the process of talks with various interested
business groups and entities to revive the operations of the Company and the Management is
confident of effecting a revival by the end of the ensuing financial Year 2020-21. Hence,
the negative networth is only a temporary phenomenon and the management is confident that
the losses will be wiped out in a couple of years from the year of revival.
b. As reported by the Auditors in their Report, The Company has made provision for
income tax liability till date in books of accounts. However the company has neither paid
taxes nor filed its return of income since F.Y. 2012-13.
As can be observed from our earlier reports, the Company has several irregularities in
the form of non-compliances due to circumstances beyond the control of the present
Management. However the Company has completed the filing of Annual Returns on MCA as on
date.
c. As reported by the Auditors in their Report, the Company has not evaluated whether
any impairment provision is required for expected credit losses (ECL) in accordance with
Ind AS 109 - 'Financial Instruments' for Trade Receivables aggregating to Rs. 238.86 Lakh.
Trade Receivables aggregating to Rs.238.86 Lakh as disclosed in the Balance Sheet as on
31-3-2020 is from the debtors of the Company, who are genuine and the amount of
outstanding is undisputed. As the Company does not have a set up in the country of the
Debtors, the Company is unable to obtain confirmations or any other documents to prove
genuinety of the outstanding. Hence, in the opinion of the Management of the Company, no
impairment provision is required for expected credit losses (ECL) in accordance with Ind
AS 109 - 'Financial Instruments' for Trade Receivables.
Secretarial Auditor's report has given following remarks:
1. The Company had a VAT Liability of Rs. 110.22 Lakhs (excluding interest and penalty)
as on the date of the Balance Sheet, which have been raised on the Company in the earlier
years.
The saidliability for VAT is not legitimate and genuine and was raised by the
Authorities without giving proper opportunity to the Company for representing itself
before them. The Company is in the process of getting the demand withdrawn by the
Authorities.
2. The consolidation of the financials of Universal Commodity Exchange Limited, an
associate Company, with the company is not done:
Universal Commodity Exchange Limited has been totally dormant for the past several
years in the wake of directions by the FMC to suspend its operations. In view thereof the
Accounts of Universal Commodity Exchange Limited are not compiled &audited and
therefore the same could not be considered while consolidating accounts. We may further
add that the said name of the Company has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies
Maharashtra.
3. The Company has not filed its Income Tax Returns from the Financial Year2013.
As informed in earlier paragraphs, the present management had not complied with several
statutory compliances due to circumstances beyond the control of the present management.
However, slowly and steadily it has commenced the process of compliances. We may inform
that Income Tax Returns are time barred under the Income Tax Act, 1951 till the FY
2017-18. The Company intends to file returns only for the year under review, which will be
done in due course. We may add that the Company has not carried on any business
transactions during the last several years. The Company has collected amounts from Debtors
and has incurred bare minimum revenue and statutory expenses, to keep the Company afloat.
We may further add that even if the Income tax returns are filed, the returned income
shall have no taxable Income.
4. As per the provision of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made
thereunder, the Company was required to appoint an Internal Auditor for the Financial Year
2019- 20.
As stated elsewhere in the response of the Management, the Company has not carried on
any business operations since 2016. Hence, there are no business transactions requiring
internal controls and/or internal audit. Besides, the Company is unable to find a suitable
candidate willing to join the Company for this position.
5. We may inform that with great difficulty the Company hasmanaged to appoint a full
time Company Secretary during the year from 20th September, 2019.
6. The composition of Board of Directors is not as per the Listing requirements.
The board is in process of appointing the Non Executive Independent Women director
for the same.
7. The shareholding of promoter & promoter group has been frozen as per SEBI
Regulations.TheManagement is taking steps for regularizing the same.
8. The Company has received a Show Cause Notice (SCN) dated 23rd March, 2017
from Income Tax Department under Section 263 of Income Tax Act, 1961.
We may inform you that the Company has appointed Income Tax Consultants to handle
various Tax issues and has preferred appeals in all the matters of demands raised against
the Company. The above matter is also attended to by the said Consultant.
9. The Company has received a Show Cause Notice (SCN) dated 21st June, 2017
from SEBI towards GDR issue of the Company for the period 1st May, 2009 to 30th
June, 2009.
As stated above, we may inform you that the Company has appointed Income Tax
Consultants to handle various Tax issues and has preferred appeals in all the matters of
demands raised against the Company. The above matter is also attended to by the said
Consultant.
19. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS:
The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments have been disclosed in the
financial statements.
20. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
None of the transactions with related parties falls under the scope of Section 188(1)
of the Act. Information on transactions with related parties pursuant to Section 134(3)(h)
of the Act read with rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are given in
"Annexure B"in Form AOC-2 and the same forms part of this report.
The Board of Directors of the Company had formulated a policy on related party
transactions and materiality of Related Party Transactions in terms of Regulation 23 of
SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The said policy is posted on the website of the Company,
www.commextechnology.comand its weblink is:
http://www.commextechnology.com/download/policv/Policv for determining material
subsidiary of the.pdf
http://www.commextechnologv.com/download/policv/policv on related party
transaction and materiality of related party transaction.pdf
21. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy of the Company
and the initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year are set
out in "Annexure C" of this report in the format prescribed in the Companies
(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. The said policy is posted on the
website of the Companv,www.commextechnologv.com and its web link is:
http://www.commextechnologv.com/download/policv on corporate social responsibility.pdf
22. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN:
An extract of Annual Return in Form MGT-9 for the Financial Year 2019- 2020 is
available on the Company website and its
weblinkishttp://www.commextechnology.com/download/MGT-9.
23. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The information required under Section 197 of the Act read with rule 5(1) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given
below:
i. Employee of the Company employed throughout the financial year, who was in receipt
of remuneration for that year which, in the aggregate, not less than rupees sixty lakhs:
NIL
ii. Employee of the Company employed for a part of the financial year, who was in
receipt of remuneration for any part of that year, at a rate which, in the aggregate, was
not less than five lakh rupees per month : NIL
iii. Employee of the Company employed throughout the financial year or part thereof,
who was in receipt of remuneration in that year which, in the aggregate, or as the case
may be, at a rate which, in the aggregate, is in excess of that drawn by the managing
director or whole-time director or manager and holds by himself or along with his spouse
and dependent children, not less than two percent of the equity shares of the company: NIL
Further Managing Director of the Company is not getting any commission from the Company
or from any of its subsidiaries.
The company complied with Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 5 (2)
of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
24. DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF EQUITY SHARES WITH DIFFERENTIAL VOTING RIGHTS:
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares with differential
voting rights.
25. DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME:
During the year under review, no option under 'Employee Stock Option Scheme' was
granted or vested to any employee or directors of the Company.
26. DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF SWEAT EQUITY SHARES:
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares.
27. MATERIAL CHANGES AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY:
As there is no business, there have not been any material changes and commitment
affecting the financial position of the Company during the financial year 2019-20.
28. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Pursuant to the provisions of Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 ("the
Act") and Schedule V of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 Terms and Conditions for
Appointment of Independent Directors are posted on the website of the Company
www.commextechnology.com and its web link is:
http://www.commextechnology.com/download/policv/terms and conditions for appoinment of
independent directors .pdf
Details of the familiarisation programme of the Independent Directors is posted
on the website of the Company www.commextechnology.comand its web link is:
http://www.commextechnologv.com/download /policv/familiarisation programme for independent
directors.pdf
Whistle Blower Policy/ Vigil Mechanism: The Company has established a Vigil
Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns. The vigil mechanism
provide for adequate safeguards against victimization of person who use Vigil Mechanism
and also provide for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriate
and exceptional cases. The details of Vigil Mechanism is displayed on the website of the
Company www.commextechnology.com and its web link is:
http://www.commextechnologv.com/download/policv/whistle%20 blower policy vigil
mechanism.pdf
The policy for determining material subsidiary of the company pursuant to
Regulation 24 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 is posted on the website of the Company
www.commextechnology.comand its web link is:
http://www.commextechnologv.com/download/policv/Policv for determining material subsidiary
of the.pdf
Policy on dealing with related party transactions is posted on the website of
the Company www.commextechnology.comand its web link is:
http://www.commextechnologv.com/download/policv/policv on related party transaction and
materiality of related party transaction.pdf
As per Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 entered into with the
Stock Exchange, Corporate Governance Report with auditors' Certificate and Management
Discussion and Analysis are attached, which forms part off this report.
29. DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC:
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no amount on account
of principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on the date of the
Balance Sheet.
30. INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER RULE 8 (3) OF THE COMPANIES (ACCOUNTS) RULES, 2014 -
CONSERVATION of ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
a) Conservation of Energy & b) Technology Absorption:
The activities of your company require minimal energy consumption and every endeavour
has been made to ensure the optimal use of energy, avoid wastage and conserve energy as
far as possible.
At present there are no business activities and do not involve technology absorption
and research and development. c) Foreign exchange earnings and outgo:
The details of Foreign exchange earnings and outgo are detailed in Note No. 20 forming
part of Accounts.
31. 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:
Not Applicable
32. DISCLOSURES RELATING TO UNCLAIMED SUSPENSE ACCOUNT AS PER AMENDED CLAUSE 5A OF THE
LISTING AGREEMENT:
Aggregate number of shareholders and the outstanding shares lying in
the Unclaimed Suspense Account at the beginning of the year |
Number of shareholders who approached the issuer for transfer of
shares from the Unclaimed SuspenseAccount during the year |
Number ofshareholders to whom shares were transferred from the
UnclaimedSuspense Accountduring the year |
Aggregate numberofshareholdersand the outstanding shares lying in the
Unclaimed Suspense Accountant the end of theyear |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
33. IMPLEMENTATION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION
AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company is not required to constitute Internal Complaints Committee of the Company
under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)
Act, 2013 as the permanent employees are less than 10. Further there are no instances of
Sexual Harassment of Women under the said Act has been reported to the Company.
35. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:
The relations of the management with staff and workers remained cordial during the
entire year.
36. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The Directors thank the Company's shareholders, employees, customers, vendors,
investors and academic institutions, government for their continuous support and
co-operation.TheDirectors appreciate and value the contributions made by every member of
the Commex family.
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On behalf of the Board of Directors |
Commex Technology Limited, |
By Order of the Board of Directors, |
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Sd/- |
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Jayant Mitra |
Chairman & Managing Director |
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DIN:00801211 |
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Date: 17/08/2020 |
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Place: Mumbai |
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