To,
The Members,
JIGAR CABLES LIMITED
The Directors present their 7th Annual Report along with the Audited
Financial Statement of Accounts for the Financial Year 2022-23.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The key aspects of Financial Results of the Company for the Financial ended on March
31, 2022 are as under:
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Standalone |
Consolidated |
Particular |
March 31, 2023 |
March 31, 2022 |
March 31, 2023 |
March 31, 2022 |
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(Rs. In Lakhs) |
(Rs. In Lakhs) |
(Rs. In Lakhs) |
(Rs. In Lakhs) |
Revenue From Operation |
2,726.39/- |
1,113.17/- |
2,845.57/- |
1,196.73/- |
Other Income |
13.19/- |
35.77/- |
12.62/- |
30.31/- |
Total Revenue |
2,739.58/- |
1,148.94/- |
2,858.19/- |
1,227.04/- |
Expenditure |
2,604.65/- |
1,107.25/- |
2,718.79/- |
1,184.55/- |
Profit(loss) before Tax (PBT) |
134.93/- |
41.69/- |
139.40/- |
42.49/- |
Tax Expenses : |
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Current Tax |
36.33/- |
12.18/- |
37.58/- |
12.18/- |
Deferred Tax (Credit) |
(0.67)/- |
(3.12)/- |
(0.82)/- |
(3.57)/- |
Net Profit/loss After Tax (PAT) |
99.27/- |
32.63/- |
102.64/- |
33.88/- |
Earning per Equity Share: |
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Basic |
1.41 |
0.46 |
1.46 |
0.48 |
Diluted |
1.41 |
0.46 |
1.46 |
0.48 |
STATEMENT OF COMPANIES AFFAIRS:
The Key highlights pertaining to the business of the Company for the Year 2022-23 have
been given hereunder:
Your Company's performance has overall declined. On Consolidated basis, the total
revenue for the Financial Year 2022-23 was Rs. 2,858.19 Lakhs. The Profit After Tax
attributable to shareholders for Financial Year 2022-23 was Rs. 102.64 Lakhs, 202.95%
higher than Rs. 33.88 Lakhs in Financial Year 2021-22.
Jigar Cables Limited achieved total revenue of Rs. 2,739.58 Lakhs and net profit of Rs.
99.27 Lakhs during the year under review, 138.44% and 204.23% higher respectively as
compared to the Financial Year 2021-22.
Furthermore, your Director assured that the Company will achieve its strategic
objectives of sustainable and profitable growth by improving the product excellence,
exploring markets and delivering customer delight in the year to come.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
During the year under review, there is no change in nature of business of the Company.
WEB LINK OF ANNUAL RETURN:
According to Section 134 sub-section (3) (a), the Company has annexed the extract of
Annual Return in "Annexure-A" in form MGT-9 with Director Report. The
Annual Return is available at following link www.sigmacab.com.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE NUMBER OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
a. Composition of Board of Directors:
During the year under review, there is no change in Board of Directors of the Company.
b. Number of Board Meeting:
During the year under review i.e. Financial Year 2022-23, 10 (Ten) Board meetings were
held.
The dates on which the Board meetings were held are: April 12, 2022, May 24, 2022, July
16,2022, August 29, 2022, October 01, 2022, November 09, 2022, November 28, 2022, December
06, 2022, February 18, 2023 and March 18, 2023. The intervening gap between the Meetings
was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
c. Attendance of Directors at Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM):
Name of the Director |
Nature of Directorship |
Number of Board Meeting attended during the year |
Whether attended last AGM |
Mrs. Sangitaben Niteshkumar Vaghasiya |
Managing Director |
10 |
Yes |
Mr. Parshottambhai Laljibhai Vaghasiya |
Director |
10 |
Yes |
Mr. Ramnik Pershotambhai Vaghasiya |
Whole Time Director |
10 |
Yes |
Mrs. Shardaben Nanjibhai Bhalala |
Independent Director |
10 |
No |
Mr. Kantilal Gordhandas Lakhani |
Independent Director |
10 |
Yes |
Mr. Shailesh Bhikhubhai Khatara |
Independent Director |
10 |
Yes |
d. Director Retired by rotation:
Mr. Parshottambhai Laljibhai Vaghasiya (DIN: 07662195) as a Director who is liable to
retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Being eligible, he offers
himself for reappointment in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
e. Independent Directors:
During the year under review there is no change in the Independent Directors of the
Company.
Meeting of Independent Directors:
Pursuant Regulation 25(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations 2015, the Separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was
held on March 24, 2023 at registered office of the Company.
CHANGE IN KEY-MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
During the year under review, there is following changes in key managerial personnel.
1. Mr. Kalpesh Dilipbhai Dobariya resigned from the post of CFO w.e.f. February 02,
2023.
2. Mr Akshay Maturbhai Vaghasiya appointed as a CFO w.e.f. February 21, 2023.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
All Independent Directors have given declarations to the effect that they meet the
criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Regulation 16 of SEBI (Listing obligations and Disclosures Requirements), Regulations
2015. In the opinion of the Board, Independent Directors fulfill the conditions specified
in the Act, Rules made there under and Listing Regulations.
FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND
INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS:
During the year, the Board carried out an Annual Evaluation of its own performance and
the performance of individual Directors, as well as evaluation of the Committees of the
Board under the provisions of Section 134 (3)(p) of the Act, relevant Rules, as
prescribed. They were satisfied with the overall performance of the Directors individually
and that the Directors generally met their expectations of performance.
CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL:
During the year under review, there was no change in the share capital of the Company.
The Paid-up Share Capital of the Company as March 31, 2023 is 7,03,20,000/- divided into
70,32,000 Equity Shares of 10/- each fully paid up.
DISCLOSURE RELATED RESTRICTION ON PURCHASE BY COMPANY BY OR GIVING OF LOANS FOR
PURCHASE OF ITS SHARES:
During the year under review, the Company has not provided any loan or financial
assistance to any person for purchase or subscription of shares in the Company u/s 67.
Hence, no disclosure was required to be provided.
EQUITY SHARES WITH DIFFERENTIAL RIGHTS AS TO SWEAT EQUITY & ESOS:
No Equity shares with Differential rights, sweat equities or share under employee stock
option scheme were issued during the year.
LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS U/S 186:
The Company has not provided any loan and guarantee during the year.
The Company has make investment in securities in Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Company.
Disclosure is required as per section 134(3)(g) of the Act provided as under.
Sr. No. Particular |
Information |
01 Investment in Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Company (Jigar Polymers Limited) |
50,000 equity share of Rs. 10 each [As on March 10, 2017] |
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10,00,000 equity share of Rs. 10 each [Right Issue] [As on December 10, 2018] |
RESERVE AND SURPLUS:
During the year under review, the Company has not transferred any amount to Reserves
and Surplus account.
DIVIDEND:
During the year under review, no dividend has been recommended by the Board of
Directors of the Company at their meeting.
CONTRACT OR ARRANGEMENT WITH RELATED PARTY U/S 188 (1):
All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company during the Financial
Year with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length
basis. During the year, the Company had entered into contract/arrangement/transaction with
related parties which could be considered material in accordance with Rule 15 of the
Companies (Meeting of Board and Its Powers) Rules, 2014. Further the most of transaction
is entered with its Subsidiary Company. Being a Material transaction it is required to
provide the details of transaction in "AOC-2" and Justification of
contract which are attached as "Annexure-B".
MATERIAL CHANGES AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION:
There have been no material changes and commitments for the likely impact affecting
financial position between end of the Financial Year and the date of the report.
CONSERVATION OF TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY ABSORPTION & FOREGIN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND
OUTGOING:
The Company has nothing to report in respect of Conservation of Energy and Technology
Absorption in terms of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rule 8
of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 since the Company is engaged in manufacturing
related business.
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings
and outgo are as follows:
A. Conservation of Energy:
(i) The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy |
Apart from regular practices and measures for energy conservation, no new initiatives
were driven across the units. |
(ii) The steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy |
Not Applicable |
(iii) The capital investment on energy conservation equipments |
NIL |
We continue to focus on the energy usage, water management, healthy, wealthy and safe
environment and various other recourse consumptions.
B. Technology absorption:
(i) The efforts made towards technology absorption |
No efforts have been made |
(ii) The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product
development or import substitution |
Not Applicable |
(iii) In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned
from the beginning of the Financial Year)- |
During the year there was no import of any technology |
(a) the details of technology imported |
Not applicable |
(b) the year of import |
Not applicable |
(c) whether the technology been fully absorbed |
Not applicable |
(d) if not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken |
Not applicable |
place, and the reasons thereof; and |
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(iv) The expenditure incurred on Research and Development |
Capital & Revenue Expenditure NIL |
Company as not a separate Research and Development Department though we have
implemented the advance research and which results into the highest quality products. We
have well equipped manufacturing unit with latest plant, machinery and laboratory with
ultra modern and sophisticated type testing equipments for complete testing of the cables.
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
During the year under review, there were no foreign exchange earnings and foreign
exchange outgo.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Company's risk management framework is already in line to identify the business
risk and challenges that faced by Company. It is reviewed and managed according to the
policy framed. The Board takes responsibility for the overall process of risk management
throughout the organisation.
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SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURE OR ASSOCIATES COMPANY:
Detailed information of subsidiary Company has been annexed under "Annexure-C"
along with its performance.
DETAILS OF DEPOSIT:
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposit covered under
the Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013. The Statement for pertaining to the details is
furnished here as below:
Sr. No. Particulars |
Amount in (Rs.) |
1. Accepted during the year |
Nil |
2. Remained unpaid or unclaimed as at the end of the year |
Not Applicable |
3. Whether there has been any default in repayment of deposits or payment of interest
thereon during the year and if so, number of such cases and the total amount involved |
Not Applicable |
3.1 at the beginning of the year |
Not Applicable |
3.2 maximum during the year |
Not Applicable |
3.3 at the end of the year |
Not Applicable |
4. Deposits which are not in compliance with the requirements of Chapter V of the Act |
Nil |
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS:
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or
Tribunals which would impact the going concern status and the Company's future operations.
REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
According to section 131 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013, there is not required to
revised the financial statement.
DISCLOSURE RELATED TO EMPLOYEE:
The details relating to the provisions of Rule 5(2) & (3) of the Companies
(Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, Rule 5(2) & (3)
of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
during the Financial Year 2022-23 are given in "Annexure-D".
VIGIL MECHANISM:
The Company believes in the conduct of the affairs of its constituents in a fair and
transparent manner by adopting the highest standards of professionalism, honesty,
integrity and ethical behaviour. The Company has established a robust Vigil Mechanism in
accordance with provisions of the Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company has
formulated a Whistle Blower Policy, as prescribed under Section 177(8) & Section
177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 which is available at the website of the Company on
www.sigmacab.com.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The criteria specified under section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable
to the Company. However the Company has formulated a policy which is available at the
website of the Company on www.sigmacab.com which is applicable to the Company as and when
section applicable to the Company.
DETAILS OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL:
The Company's internal control systems are corresponding with the nature of its
business, the size and complexity of its operations and such internal financial controls
with reference to the Financial Statements are adequate.
REASON FOR RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR [SECTION 168(1)]:
During the year under review there is no case of resignation.
AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The details of Audit Committee in terms of Section 177(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 of
the Company are as under:
Sr. No. Name of Member |
Designation |
Designation in Committee |
No. of Meeting Attended |
1. Shardaben N. Bhalala (DIN: 08467162) |
Independent Director |
Member Chairperson |
5 |
2. Kantilal G. Lakhani (DIN: 08682980) |
Independent Director |
Member |
5 |
3. Ramnik P. Vaghasiya (DIN: 06965718) |
Whole-Time Director |
Member |
5 |
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:
The details of Nomination and Remuneration Committee in terms of Section 178 (4) of the
Companies Act, 2013 of the Company are as under:
Sr. No. Name of Member |
Designation |
Designation in Committee |
No. of Meeting Attended |
1. Shardaben N. Bhalala (DIN: 08467162) |
Independent Director |
Chairperson |
2 |
2. Kantilal G. Lakhani (DIN: 08682980) |
Independent Director |
Member |
2 |
5. Shailesh B. Khatara (DIN: 08980436) |
Independent Director |
Member |
2 |
STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
The details of Nomination and Remuneration Committee in terms of Section 178 of the
Companies Act, 2013 of the Company are as under:
Sr. No. Name of Member |
Designation |
Designation in Committee |
No. of Meeting Attended |
1. Kantilal G. Lakhani (DIN: 08682980) |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
1 |
2. Shardaben N. Bhalala (DIN: 08467162) |
Independent Director |
Member |
1 |
3. Shailesh B. Khatara (DIN: 08980436) |
Independent Director |
Member |
1 |
AUDITORS AND AUDIT REPORTS:
1. STATUTORY AUDITOR:
M/s. Rushabh R. Shah And Co. (Firm Registration No. 156419W), Chartered Accountants
was appointed as a Statutory Auditors of the Company in the 6th Annual General
Meeting to hold the office till the conclusion of the 11th Annual General
Meeting. As required under the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Company has obtained written confirmation from M/s. Rushabh R. Shah And Co. at the
time of appointment that their appointment would be in conformity with the limits
specified in the said Section.
STATUTORY AUDITORS' REPORT:
The Statutory Auditors' Report on the Accounts (Standalone and Consolidated both) of
the Company for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2023 is attached to the financial
statements. Further the Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation,
adverse remarks or disclaimer.
Further the Statutory Audit Report of the Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company i.e. Jigar
Polymers Limited is also not contained any qualification, reservation, adverse remarks or
disclaimer. The same has not been annex separately herewith.
2. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR:
The Board has appointed CS Piyush Jethva, Practicing Company Secretary, Rajkot as a
Secretarial Auditor of the Company in the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company
held on August 29, 2022.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:
The Report given by Auditor u/s 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 is annex with the Annual
Report as "Annexure-E".
However, the following remarks were observed by the Secretarial Auditor in the Report
of Jigar Cables Limited,
1. The Company has not filed MGT-14 for change in the Key Managerial person till the
completion of the financial year ended on 31st March, 2023.
Clarification: Due to oversight the same has been left behind, however Company has
already Filed the said Form with Additional Fees and complied with the requirement of
Companies Act, 2013.
EXPLANATION OR COMMENTS ON QUALIFICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR ADVERSE REMARKS OR
DISCLAIMERS MADE BY THE STATUTORY AUDITORS/SECRETARIAL AUDITORS:
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the Statutory
Auditors in their report for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2023.
However there are certain remarks which were there in the Secretarial Audit Report
given by CS Piyush Jethva, Practicing Company Secretary for which the Company clarifies
that it does not affect the financial position of the Company negatively and further
Management clarifies that non filing or filing of Form late in time is only a procedural
mistake.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS UNDER SUB-SECTION (12) OF SECTION
143 OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT:
During the year under consideration, there were no such instances.
DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION:
According to section 197(14) of the Companies Act, 2013, no Director received a
commission from the Company and none of the Managing Director/Whole-time Director of the
holding Company was disqualified from receipt of any remuneration or commission form any
Company.
DISCLOSURE ABOUT DISQUALIFICATION:
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified under Section 164 (2) of The
Companies Act, 2013.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT,
2013:
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a
Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line
with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and rules framed thereunder. The Company has not
received any complaints during the year.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS COMPLIANCES:
The Directors state that the applicable Secretarial Standards i.e., SS-1 and SS-2,
issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, relating to Meetings of Board of
Directors and General Meetings respectively have been duly complied with.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
Management's Discussion and Analysis Report forms an integral part of the Report, as
stipulated under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), and provides
details of the overall industry structure, developments, performance and state of affairs
of the Company's various businesses. The same is presented in "Annexure-F"
herewith.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Board hereby declares that:
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had
been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b. The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently
and made judgements 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 that period;
c. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the
assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e. The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the
Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating
effectively; and
f. The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of
all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The Directors wish to convey their appreciation to all of the Company's employees for
their contribution towards the Company's performance. The Directors would also like to
thank the customers, Shareholders, bankers, auditors, end users, business partners and
other business constituents for their continuous support to the Company and their
confidence in its management.
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