Dear Members,
Rajasthan Cylinders and Containers Limited.
Your Directors are pleased to present the 45th Annual Report on the
business, operations and affairs of the Company together with the Audited Financial
Statements of the company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
1. Financial Performance
The audited financial statements prepared by the Company, in accordance with the Indian
Accounting Standards [Ind AS], are provided in the Annual Report of the Company. The
highlights of financial performance of the Company for the financial year ended 31st
March 2025 are as under:
| Particulars |
FY 2024-25 |
FY 2023-24 |
|
(Rs. in Lakhs) |
(Rs. in Lakhs)) |
Revenue from operations |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Other Income |
91.60 |
100.46 |
Total Income |
91.60 |
100.46 |
Less: Operating Cost (Expenses) |
206.53 |
136.88 |
Net Operating Profit/(Loss) |
(114.93) |
(36.42) |
Less : Finance Cost |
4.07 |
6.97 |
Less : Depreciation & Amortization Expenses |
28.46 |
26.29 |
Profit / (Loss) Before Tax |
(147.46) |
(69.68) |
Exceptional Items |
0 |
0 |
Profit / (Loss) After Exceptional items |
(147.46) |
(69.68) |
Less: Tax Expenses |
(61.09) |
2.78 |
Profit / (Loss) After Tax from Continuing operations |
(86.37) |
(72.46) |
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax from discontinued operations |
(41.87) |
(62.14) |
Tax Expenses of discontinued operations |
(17.34) |
2.48 |
Profit / (Loss) After Tax from Discontinued operations |
(24.53) |
(64.62) |
Profit/(Loss) for the Year |
(110.90) |
(137.08) |
Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss) (Net of Tax) |
7.83 |
0.91 |
Total Comprehensive Income / (Loss) |
(103.07) |
(136.17) |
Note: The Company is not required to prepare consolidated financial statements as there
were no Subsidiary or associate company as on 31st March, 2025 and there was no
change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year ended 31st
March 2025.
2. Performance Review and State of Company's Affairs
The company was mainly engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling LPG
Cylinders, Valves & Regulators and rendering refilling services of LPG Gas. Over the
past years, the Company's financial performance has drastically been impacted due to
certain factors viz pandemic crisis and oil company's unsupportive policies. This resulted
in low production and Company have incurred heavy losses. To mitigate the working capital
requirement, Board of Directors of the Company had decided to infuse the funds by selling
some of its investments during the past years. .
The Company's business was operating under challenging environment during the past
years due to various macro-economic factors as mentioned above. Apart from that the high
cost of raw material and its supplies and the high Interest Cost were also the factors
which lead reduction in borrowing powers of the Company and Banks had reduced the working
capital exposure of the Company due to downward performance of the Company. Considering
all the above factors and challenges which were beyond the control of Company despite
several attempts to turn it around, the management had decided not to incur continued
operational losses and decided to close its manufacturing operations at its unit located
at SP 825, Road No. 14, V K I Area, Jaipur -302013.
The Company's manufacturing unit has been closed with effect from 09th
December, 2022. The Plant and Machinery of the Company were getting obsolete with the
period of time and not yielding any benefit to the Company. Accordingly, to reduce the
interest cost and to pay off its creditors, the substantial Plant and Machinery of the
Factory Situated at SP-825, Road No. 14, VKI Area, Jaipur-302013 were disposed off.
The highlights of the Company's performance are as under:-
Total income for the FY 2024-25 under review was Rs. 91.60 Lakhs as against Rs. 100.46
Lakhs in the previous FY 2023-24. The loss before tax for the FY 2024-25 is Rs. -147.46
Lakhs as against loss of Rs. -69.68 Lakhs in the previous FY 2023-24. The loss after tax
for continued operations is Rs. -86.37 Lakhs for the FY 2024-25 as against Loss of Rs
-72.46 Lakhs in the previous FY 2023-24. The loss stood after tax for discontinued
operations is Rs. -24.53 Lakhs for the FY 2024-25 as against loss of Rs. -64.62 Lakhs in
the FY 2023-24. The combined loss after tax for continued and discontinued operations is
Rs. -110.90 Lakhs for the FY 2024-25 as against loss of Rs. -137.08 Lakhs in the previous
FY 2023-24.
3. Operations
Production and Sales: During the period under review, the Company did not carry on any
production activities.
During the year under review, the manufacturing unit of Company located at SP-825, Road
No. 14, VKI Area, Jaipur-302013 was inoperative and remained closed. This indicate that a
material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to
continue as a going concern. However, The Company is in process to appoint a consultant
for setting up a new business / project, hence, the financial statements for the year
ended 31st March, 2025 have been prepared on going concern basis.
4. Dividend
The Board of Directors of the Company have decided not to recommend any dividend for
the financial year 2024-25.
5. Transfer to Reserve
The Company has not transferred any amount to reserves for the financial year 2024-25.
6. Deposits
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted any deposit within the
meaning of Section 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. There are no outstanding deposits as on 31st March,
2025.
7. Credit Rating
No Credit rating was obtained during the financial year 2024-25.
8. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments under Section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013.
The details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under the provisions of
Section 186 of the Act, are given in the respective notes to the standalone financial
statements of the Company.
9. Details of Holding, Subsidiary, Associate Companies and Joint Ventures
During the year under review, the Company did not have any holding / Subsidiary / Joint
Venture / Associate Company, Accordingly Form AOC-1 is not applicable.
10. Listing of Equity Shares
The equity shares of the Company are listed on BSE Limited having ISIN: INE929D01016
and the Annual Listing Fee for the Financial Year 2025-26 has been duly paid.
11. Share Capital
During the year under review, there was no change in the Capital Structure of the
Company, the authorized, issued and paid up share capital of the Company remain unchanged.
The Company has neither issued Shares, Debentures with differential voting rights nor
granted stock options and sweat equity shares during the year. The capital structure of
the company as on March 31, 2025 stands as follows:
AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL |
ISSUED AND SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL: |
PAID UP CAPITAL |
Rs. 70,00,000 7,00,00,000 equity divided shares into of Rs. 10/-
each. |
Rs. 3,36,15,950 33,61,595 divided equity shares into of Rs. 10/-
each. |
Rs. 3,361,595 3,36,15,950 equity divided shares into of Rs. 10/-
each. |
12. Corporate Governance
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 15 (2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, compliance with
the provisions of Regulation 17, 17A, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 25, 26, 26A, 27 and
clauses (b) to (i) and (t) of sub-regulation (2) of regulation 46 and para C , D and E of
Schedule V of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations) were not applicable on the company
during the financial year 2024-25. Consequently, the Compliance Report on Corporate
Governance as stipulated under Schedule V of the Listing Regulations does not form part of
the Annual Report for the Financial Year 2024-25. The declaration of non-applicability of
corporate governance provisions from Chairman cum Managing Director is annexed herewith as
Annexure 2.
13. Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report on the operations of the Company as
required under SEBI Listing Regulations is provided in a separate section and forms an
integral part of this Report as Annexure-3.
14. Board of Directors & Key Managerial Personnel
The shareholders of the Company, at 44th Annual General Meeting, has
approved the re-appointment of Mrs. Preetanjali Bajoria (DIN: 01102192) as a director,
liable to retire by rotation and she was also re-appointed as Whole-time Director of the
Company for a further term of 3 (three) years commencing from 01st October,
2024 to 30th September, 2027. Pursuant to section 152 of the Act, Ms. Avanti
Bajoria, (DIN: 08778699) Non-Executive Director, who has been longest in the office, is
liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing 45th Annual General Meeting. She is
eligible for re-appointment and has offered herself for re-appointment as Director of the
Company. The Board recommended the same to the shareholders of the Company for their
approval. On the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of
Directors, has approved the appointment of Mr. Ramawatar Yadav as a Non-Executive
Independent Director of the Company for the term of five years commencing from 06th
August, 2025 to 05th August, 2030 subject to the approval of shareholders of
the Company. In the opinion of the Board, he possesses adequate skill, knowledge,
expertise, integrity and experience and he fulfil the conditions of independence specified
in the Act and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations and that he is independent of the management.
Keeping in view of above, the Board has recommended his appointment as a Non-Executive
Independent Director of the Company for the approval of shareholders in the ensuing 45th
AGM. He is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or
any other such authority. Upon recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
the Board have appointed Mr. Avinash Bajoria (DIN: 01402573) as Managing Director of the
Company for a further period of 3 years w.e.f. 15st October, 2025 subject to
the approval of shareholders of the Company at ensuing 45th Annual General
Meeting of the Company.
In terms of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder Mrs.
Preetanjali Bajoria (DIN:01102192) and Ms. Avanti Bajoria (DIN: 08778699), are acting as
Woman Director on the Board of the Company.
Following is the composition of the Board of Directors of the Company as on 31st
March, 2025:-
| Name of Director |
Category |
Mr. Avinash Bajoria [DIN: 01402573] |
Chairman cum Managing Director |
Mrs. Preetanjali Bajoria [DIN: 01102192] |
Whole-time Director |
Ms. Avanti Bajoria [DIN: 08778699] |
Non-Executive Non Independent Director |
Mr. Dhiresh Bansilal Soni [DIN: 08727145] |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Mr. Girdhari Lal Sharma [DIN: 00136223] |
Non-Executive-Independent Director |
Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
The Company duly complies with the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 8 of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014. Following are the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP's) in the company:-
Name of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) |
Category |
Mr. Avinash Bajoria [DIN: 01402573] |
Chairman cum Managing Director |
Mrs. Preetanjali Bajoria [DIN: 01102192] |
Whole-time Director |
Mr. Ram Awtar Sharma |
Chief Financial Officer |
Ms. Neha Dusad |
Company Secretary |
Declaration by Independent Directors
The Company has received the confirmation that Independent Directors have complied with
the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013
and the declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that
they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Board is of the opinion that Independent Directors of
the Company fulfil the conditions of independence specified in the Act and the SEBI (LODR)
Regulations and that they are independent of the management. Code of Conduct of
Independent Directors available on the following web link:
http://www.bajoriagroup.in/Conduct.aspx. Terms and Conditions for appointment of
Independent Directors available on the following web link:
http://bajoriagroup.in/ViewPolicies.aspx
Further, pursuant to the provisions of the Companies (Creation and Maintenance of
Databank of Independent Directors) Rules, 2019 and sub rule (1) and (2) of Rule 6 of the
Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, the name of
Independent Directors are included in the Databank maintained under Indian Institute of
Corporate Affairs (IICA). During the reporting period, none of the Directors of the
Company are disqualified in terms of sub-section (2) of Section 164 of the Companies Act,
2013. The changes in the composition of the Board of Directors that took place during the
period under review were carried out in compliance with the provisions of the Act and
Listing Regulations. Mr. Ramawatar Yadav (DIN: 11189570) being appointee in the ensuing 45th
Annual General Meeting has registered himself in the Independent Directors data bank but
has not yet appeared in the self-assessment test and it is expected that he shall pass the
test very soon in due course. He possess required qualification, skills, expertise and
experience to be appointed as Independent Director of the Company. The Independent
Director have complied with the code of conduct as prescribed in Schedule IV to the
Companies Act, 2013.
15. Committees of the Board
The Board Committees play a crucial role in the governance structure of the Company and
have been constituted to deal with specific areas/activities as mandated by applicable
regulations. During the year under review the Company has following three Committees:-
Audit Committee Nomination and Remuneration Committee Stakeholders Relationship Committee
Audit Committee:
I. Composition of the Committee
Pursuant to the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has constituted an Audit Committee.
The Company's Audit Committee comprises 3 (three) Members with majority of Independent
Directors. The member of the Audit Committee possesses relevant accounting and financial
management expertise. The Composition of Audit Committee as on the date of the report is
as follows:
| S. No. |
Name of Members |
Designation |
1 |
Mr. Girdhari Lal Sharma |
Chairman |
|
DIN: 00136223 |
|
2 |
Mr. Dhiresh Bansilal Soni |
Member |
|
DIN: 08727145 |
|
3 |
Mr. Avinash Bajoria |
Member |
|
DIN: 01402573 |
|
II. Meetings held during the year and Members' Attendance
During the Financial Year 2024-25, four (4) Audit Committee Meetings were held i.e.
29-05-2024, 13-08-2024, 12-11-2024, 10-02-2025 and not more than one hundred and twenty
days lapsed between two consecutive meetings of the Audit Committee. The necessary quorum
was present in all the meetings. The attendance details of the committee meetings are as
follows:
Name of Members |
No. of Meetings entitled to attend |
No. of Meetings attended |
Mr. Girdhari Lal Sharma |
4 |
4 |
DIN: 00136223 |
|
|
Mr. Dhiresh Bansilal Soni |
4 |
4 |
DIN: 08727145 |
|
|
Mr. Avinash Bajoria |
4 |
4 |
DIN: 01402573 |
|
|
Nomination and Remuneration Committee:
Pursuant to the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has constituted a Nomination and
Remuneration Committee. In accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies
Act, 2013 the Committee comprises 3 (three) Members with the majority of Independent
Directors. The members of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee possess knowledge in
determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of Director on the Board.
I. Composition of the Committee
The Composition of Nomination and Remuneration Committee as on the date of the report
is as follows:
| S. No. |
Name of Member |
Designation |
1 |
Mr. Girdhari Lal Sharma |
Chairman |
|
DIN: 00136223 |
|
2 |
Mr. Dhiresh Bansilal Soni |
Member |
|
DIN: 08727145 |
|
3 |
Mr. Avinash Bajoria |
Member |
|
DIN: 01402573 |
|
II. Meetings held during the year and Members' Attendance
The Committee met once during the financial year 2024-25 on 29-05-2024. The attendance
of the members at the meeting is as under:-
Name of Member |
No. of Meetings entitled to attend |
No. of Meetings attended |
Mr. Dhiresh Bansilal Soni |
1 |
1 |
DIN: 08727145 |
|
|
Mr. Avinash Bajoria |
1 |
1 |
DIN: 01402573 |
|
|
Mr. Girdhari Lal Sharma |
1 |
1 |
DIN: 00136223 |
|
|
Stakeholders Relationship Committee:-
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee is entrusted with the responsibility of
addressing the shareholders'/ investors' complaints. The Company's Stakeholders
Relationship Committee comprises 3 (three) Members with majority of Independent Directors.
I. Composition of the Committee
The Composition of Stakeholders Relationship Committee as on the date of the report is
as follows:
S. No. |
Name of Member |
Designation |
1 |
Mr. Dhiresh Bansilal Soni |
Chairman |
|
DIN: 08727145 |
|
2 |
Mr. Girdhari Lal Sharma |
Member |
|
DIN: 00136223 |
|
3 |
Mr. Avinash Bajoria |
Member |
|
DIN: 01402573 |
|
II. Meetings held during the year and Members' Attendance
During the Financial Year 2024-25, Four (4) meetings were held i.e. on 29-05-2024,
13-08-2024, 12-11-2024 and 10-02-2025. The necessary quorum was present in all the
meetings. The attendance details of the committee meetings are as follows:
| Name of Member |
No. of Meetings entitled to attend |
No. of Meetings attended |
Mr. Dhiresh Bansilal Soni |
4 |
4 |
DIN: 08727145 |
|
|
Mr. Girdhari Lal Sharma |
4 |
4 |
DIN: 00136223 |
|
|
Mr. Avinash Bajoria |
4 |
4 |
DIN: 01402573 |
|
|
Note: During the year under review, no complaints were received from the shareholders,
therefore there was no investors' complaint pending as on 31st March, 2025.
16. Board Meetings
During the financial year, the Board of Directors have met 6 (Six) times and the gap
between two consecutive meetings did not exceed 120 days. The necessary quorum was present
at all the Board Meetings. The directors' attendance at Board Meetings and Annual General
Meeting held during the year are given below:-
|
|
Attendance at the Board Meeting held on |
| Name of Director |
Attendance at 44th AGM held on 27-09-2024 |
06-05-2024 |
29-05-2024 |
13-08-2024 |
12-11-2024 |
10-02-2025 |
05-03-2025 |
Mr. Avinash Bajoria |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mrs. Preetanjali Bajoria |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ms. Avanti Bajoria |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. Dhiresh Bansi Lal Soni |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. Girdhari Lal Sharma |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17. Familiarization Programme for Independent Director
As part of Board discussions, presentation on performance of the Company is made to the
Board during its meeting(s). The Company has Familiarization Programme for Independent
Directors to familiarize them with regard to their roles, rights, duties and
responsibilities in the Company, along with industry, business operations, business model,
code of conduct and policies of the Company. The details of such familiarization
programmes for Independent Directors are posted on the website of the Company at
http://www.bajoriagroup.in/ViewPolicies.aspx.
18. Policy on Directors' Appointment and Remuneration
The Company has a well-de ned policy for selection, appointment and remuneration of the
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management. The main objective of the said
policy is to ensure that the level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and
sufficient to attract, retain and motivate the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and
Senior Management employees. In accordance with the provisions of section 178 of the
Companies Act, 2013, the Company has Nomination and Remuneration Policy in place for
Directors, Key managerial Personnel (KMP) and Senior Management Employees. The Nomination
and Remuneration Policy of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management
employees includes the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,
independence of director and other matters as per section 178(3) of the Companies Act. The
web link of the policy is http://www.bajoriagroup.in/ViewPolicies.aspx Further, the
remuneration paid to the directors and KMPs is as per the terms laid out in the Nomination
and Remuneration Policy of the Company.
19. Performance Evaluation of Board, its Committees & Individual Directors
In terms of requirements of Listing Regulations and provisions of Companies Act, 2013,
Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company specified
the manner for effective evaluation of performance of Board, its Committees and Individual
Directors. The Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own
performance, the Directors individually (including Independent Directors) and Board
Committees as per the criteria defined in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy and
expressed its satisfaction on the same.
The said evaluation was carried out on the basis of questionnaire prepared after
considering various inputs received from the Directors, covering various aspects revealing
the efficiency of the Board's functioning such as development of suitable strategies and
business plans, size, structure and expertise of the Board and their efforts to learn
about the Company and its business, obligations and governance. Performance evaluation of
Directors was carried out by Board and Nomination and Remuneration Committee on parameters
such as appropriateness of qualification, knowledge, skills and experience, time devoted
to Board, deliberations and participation level in board functioning, extent of diversity
in the knowledge and related industry expertise, attendance and participations in the
meetings and workings thereof and Initiative to maintain high level of integrity and
ethics and the same was apprised to the Board of Directors. Independent Directors had
carried out performance evaluation of Non-Independent Directors in their separate meeting,
the Board as a whole and performance evaluation of Chairman was carried out, taking into
account the views of Executive and Non-Executive Directors. The performance of Committees
were evaluated on parameters such as whether the Committees of the Board are appropriately
constituted, have appropriate number of meetings held each year to accomplish all of its
responsibilities, maintain the confidentiality of its discussions and decisions, conduct
self-evaluation at least annually, make periodical reporting to the Board along with its
suggestions and recommendations. Independent Directors' performance evaluation was carried
out on parameters such as whether the Directors uphold ethical standards of integrity and
probity, the ability of the directors to exercise objective and independent judgment in
the best interest of Company, the level of confidentiality maintained, adherence to the
applicable code of conduct for Independent Directors and their role in bringing
independent judgment during Board deliberations on strategy, performance, risk management
etc.
20. Auditor and Auditor's Report a. Statutory Auditor
M/s SR Goyal & Co., Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No. 001537C) were
appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 44th Annual General
Meeting of the Company held on 27th September, 2024 for a period of 5(five)
years with effect from the conclusion of the 44th Annual General Meeting until
the conclusion of 49th Annual General Meeting of the Company. M/s SR Goyal
& Co., Chartered Accountants, statutory auditors of the Company, have submitted
Auditors' Report on the financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended
31st March, 2025 which forms part of Annual Report. The Notes to the financial
statements referred in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory. Further, the Auditors
have issued a qualified opinion on the Financial Statements for the financial year ended
on 31st March, 2025. The observations in the Auditor's report have been dealt
with by making relevant notes in the Accounts and following comments /clarifications are
given below:-
| S. No. |
Auditor's Qualified opinion |
Management Reply |
1. |
The Interest Payable u/s16 of MSMED Act, 2006 on overdue amount of
trade payable to micro enterprises and small enterprises has not been ascertained and not
provided for. |
Payment to Creditors are being done as per contractual terms &
conditions, hence no interest has been paid to MSME creditors on late payment. |
2. |
The Balances of Trade payables, Financial Assets (including
employee's advances), Advances including advance to suppliers, Loan given, interest
receivables on loans and Unsecured Loans taken are subject to confirmation and
consequential adjustments, if any |
The company is in process of obtaining confirmation of trade
payable, loans given, interest receivable on loans and unsecured loans taken. |
3. |
The Company has recognized deferred tax assets amounting to Rs.
609.57 Lakhs as on 31st March, 2025 which includes differed tax assets on
carried forward unused tax losses and other taxable temporary differences on the basis of
expected availability of future taxable profits for utilization of such deferred tax
assets. However, in view of the history of losses recorded by the Company and no
operational segment, we are unable to comment on any adjustment that may be required to
the carrying value of aforesaid net deferred tax assets as at 31st March, 2025. |
The company is in process of appointment of a consultant for
setting up a new business and hopeful to set off deferred tax assets recognised in
financial statements against the future taxable income. |
b. Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, M/s. MSV
& Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, Jaipur having Firm Registration No.
P2018RJ071900 were reappointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company 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 attached herewith as Annexure 4.
There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the
Secretarial Auditors in their Report. Information referred to in the Secretarial Auditors'
Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. c. Internal Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made
thereunder, the Board had appointed M/s. S.S. Surana & Co., Chartered Accountants,
Jaipur(FRN: 001079C) as Internal Auditors of the Company to conduct the Internal Audit of
the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.
d. Cost records and Cost Audit
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the
provisions of Section 148 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable on the
company.
21. Particulars of Contracts or Arrangements made with related parties
All Related Party Transactions that were entered into during the financial year were in
the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis, in the ordinary course of
business, and were in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and the SEBI
(LODR) Regulations. There are no material significant related party transactions made by
the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated
persons and their relatives which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the
Company at large. Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred
to under Section 188(1) of the Act are given in the respective note no. 39 to the
financial statements of the Company. Form AOC-2 pursuant to Section 188(1) of the Act, in
the prescribed is annexed herewith as Annexure 5.
All related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee and the Board of
Directors for their review and approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is
obtained on an annual basis for the transactions which are planned/repetitive in nature
and omnibus approvals are taken as per the policy laid down for unforeseen transactions.
Related party transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted are
placed before the Audit Committee for its review on a quarterly basis, specifying the
nature, value and terms and conditions of the transactions. The Policy on materiality of
related party transactions and dealing with related party transactions as approved by the
Board may be accessed on the Company's website at
http://www.bajoriagroup.in/ViewPolicies.aspx
22. Reporting of frauds by auditors
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors and Secretarial
Auditors have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its
officers or employees, to the Audit Committee under Section 143(12) of the Act, details of
which needs to be mentioned in this Report.
23. Prevention of Insider Trading
In compliance with the provisions of Securities Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of
Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI (PIT) Regulations'), the Board has adopted
a code of conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by Designated Persons to
preserve the sole confidentiality of price sensitive information to prevent misuse thereof
and regulate trading by designated persons. It prohibits the dealing in the Company's
shares by the promoters, promoter group, directors, designated persons and their immediate
relatives, and connected persons, while in possession of unpublished price sensitive
information in relation to the Company and during the period(s) when the Trading Window to
deal in the Company's shares is closed. Pursuant to the above, the Company has put in
place adequate and effective system of internal controls to ensure compliance with the
requirements of the SEBI (PIT) Regulations. The code is placed on the Company's website.
The Board of Directors have also formulated a code of practices and procedures for fair
disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information containing policy for determination
of legitimate purposes' as a part of this Code, which is available on the Company's
website and the web link for the same is: http://www.bajoriagroup.in/ViewPolicies.aspx
24. Vigil Mechanism /Whistle Blower Policy
The Company has established a Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy (Policy') to
deal with instances of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The policy has a systematic
mechanism for directors and employees to report concerns about unethical behavior, actual
or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's code of conduct or policy and it provides
adequate safeguards against victimization. The same is placed on the Company's website and
the web link for the same is: http://www.bajoriagroup.in/ViewPolicies.aspx
During the year under review, the Company has not received any complaint under this
policy.
25. Annual Return
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) of the Act, read with Companies (Management
& Administration) Rules, 2014, the annual return in the prescribed form is available
on the website of the Company at http://www.bajoriagroup.in/AnnualReport.aspx
26. Particulars of Employees
Information pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section
197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1), 5(2) & 5(3) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to
time has been given as Annexure 6, which forms a part of this Report.
Remuneration Paid to Managing Director during Financial Year 2024-25:
| Name of the Director |
Salaries and Allowances (Rs.) |
Perquisites |
Company's Contribution to PF |
Commission & Performance linked incentives |
Sitting Fees |
Total (Rs.) |
Mr. Avinash Bajoria |
18,00,000 |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
18,00,000 |
None of the Non-Executive Independent Directors had the pecuniary relationship with the
company except Mr. Girdhari Lal Sharma was paid sitting fees of Rs. 1,32,000/- during the
year 2024-25 for attending board and committee meetings. The non-executive Directors of
the company are not paid any remuneration during the year 2024-25. The company enters into
service contracts with all executive directors till the duration of their tenure. The
services of the Executive Directors may be terminated by either party, giving the other
party three months' notice or the company paying three months' salary in lieu thereof.
There is no separate provision for payment of severance fees. The company does not have
any stock option/Employees Stock Option Scheme.
27. Internal Control System and their adequacy
The internal control framework is designed to ensure proper safeguarding of assets,
maintaining proper accounting records and providing reliable financial information and
other data. This system is supplemented by internal audit, reviews by the management,
guidelines and procedures. The Company has adequate internal control system to safeguard
the company's assets from any loss or damage, to control cost, prevent revenue loss and
required financial and accounting controls and to effectively implement the applicable
accounting standards. During the year under review, S.S. Surana & Co (FRN: 001079C),
were engaged as Internal Auditors of the Company. Internal auditor evaluated the
functioning and quality of internal controls and provided assurance of its adequacy and
effectiveness through periodic reporting. Internal audit was carried out as per internal
audit plan, which was reviewed by the Audit Committee of the Company. The Company intends
to undertake further measures as necessary in line with its intent to adhere to the
procedures, guidelines and regulations, as applicable, in transparent manner.
To maintain its objectivity and independence, auditor directly reports to the Chairman
of the Audit Committee of the Company. Further, the Statutory Auditors have also, in
compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013, issued an opinion with
respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the
Company and the operating effectiveness of such controls details of which may be referred
to in the Auditor's Report attached to the Audited Financial Statements of Financial Year
2024-25.
28. Risk Management
In compliance with the applicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013, the Board has
framed and adopted the Risk Management Policy of the company in order to ensure that the
Company's affairs shall be carried out in a sound and prudent manner by managing its
business, operating and financial risk by adopting appropriate risk identification,
assessment, and control and mitigation measures. The Company's success as an organisation
largely depends on its ability to identify such opportunities and leverage them while
mitigating the risks that arise while conducting its business. The Audit Committee has
also been delegated the responsibility for monitoring and reviewing risk management,
assessment and minimization procedures, developing, implementing and monitoring the risk
management plan and identifying, reviewing and mitigating all elements of risks which the
Company may be exposed to. The Board also reviews the risk management assessment and
minimization procedures.
The various elements of risk which the Board think, that may threaten the existence of
the Company are:-
a) Financial Risk: Financial risk generally arises due to instability and losses in the
financial market caused by movements in stock prices, currencies, interest rates and more.
b) Liquidity Risk: It is the risk that the Company will be unable to meet its financial
commitment to a Bank/Financial Institution in any location, any currency at any point in
time. The risk stemming from the lack of marketability of an investment that cannot be
bought or sold quickly enough to prevent or minimize a loss.
c) Credit Risk: The risk of loss of principal or loss of a financial reward stemming
from a borrower's failure to repay a loan or otherwise meet a contractual obligation.
d) Operational Risk: Operational risk is the risk that is not inherent in financial,
systematic or market-wide risk. It is the risk remaining after determining financing and
systematic risk, and includes risks resulting from breakdowns in internal procedures,
people and systems.
The Risk Management Policy laid down by the Board of the Company may be accessed on the
following web link: http://www.bajoriagroup.in/ViewPolicies.aspx
29. Statement on compliances of applicable Secretarial Standards
Your Directors states that they have devised proper systems and process to ensure
compliance with the provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI') and that such system are adequate
and operating effectively and the Company has complied with all applicable Secretarial
Standards during the year under review.
30. Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Expenditure
The particulars as prescribed under Sub Section 3 (m) of Section 134 of the Companies
Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are enclosed as
Annexure-7 to this Board's Report.
31. Details of policy developed and implemented by the company on its Corporate Social
Responsibility Initiatives
The Company has not developed and implemented any Corporate Social Responsibility
initiatives as the company does not fall under the ambit as provided under Section 135 of
the Companies Act, 2013 read-with Rules made thereunder.
32. Material Changes and Commitments, affecting the financial position of the company
between the end of financial year and the date of this report
No material changes and commitments have occurred between the end of the financial year
2024-25 and the date of this report which may affect the financial position of the
company.
33. 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 significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or courts or
tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the company and its future
operations.
34. Penalties imposed by Regulators, Courts and Tribunals.
During the Financial Year 2024-25, no penalty has been imposed on the Company by any of
the Regulators, Courts or Tribunal.
35. Human Resources
The company have strong, motivated and dedicated team of employees who is working
continuously with great zeal and enthusiasm towards the growth of the company and hence,
as a token of gratitude the Directors wish to express their sincere appreciation to all
the employees for their support, co-operation and dedicated services. During the earlier
years the Company had reduced its Human Power as the Company has closed its operations and
to reduce the cost of the company there were no Contract labour for manufacturing activity
employed after 9th December, 2022 due to inoperative manufacturing unit. Your
Directors express their inability to retain the employees due to the adverse and negative
circumstances.
36. Disclosure under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Our Company is fully committed to uphold and maintain the dignity of women working in
the Company. The Company has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition, and redressal of
sexual harassment at workplace as per the requirement of the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder.
All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary and trainees) are covered under this
policy. Further, it is hereby stated that the company has complied with provisions
relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment
of Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and have given training to
its employees. During the period under review, no complaint had been received under the
Act. The policy is available on the Company's website on the following link
http://www.bajoriagroup.in/ViewPolicies.aspx
The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off
during the year 2024-25: No. of Complaints received: NIL
No. of Complaints disposed off: NA
Number of complaints pending beyond 90 days: NA
37. Compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company has complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961,
including all applicable amendments and rules framed thereunder. The Company is committed
to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace for women employees. All eligible
women employees are provided with maternity benefits as prescribed under the Maternity
Benefit Act, 1961, including paid maternity leave, nursing breaks, and protection from
dismissal during maternity leave.
The Company also ensures that no discrimination is made in recruitment or service
conditions on the grounds of maternity. Necessary internal systems and HR policies are in
place to uphold the spirit and letter of the legislation.
38. Gender-Wise Composition of Employees
In alignment with the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Company
discloses below the gender composition of its workforce as on the March 31, 2025. Male
Employees: 9 Female Employees: 2 Transgender Employees: o This disclosure reinforces the
Company's efforts to promote an inclusive workplace culture and equal opportunity for all
individuals, regardless of gender.
39. Green Initiative for Paperless Communication
Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA"), Government of India has announced
"Green Initiative in Corporate Governance" by allowing Companies to send Notices
/ Documents / Annual Reports and other communication to its shareholders by electronic
mode i.e. by e-mail. In line with the initiatives taken by MCA, RAJASTHAN CYLINDERS AND
CONTAINERS LIMITED proposes to send documents such as Notices of General Meeting(s), other
Notices, Annual Report and all other communications to its Shareholders through electronic
mode i.e. on the e-mail address provided by you. To support this green initiative in full
measure, We request members who have not registered their email address with the Company
to update and register their e-mail addresses with M/s Beetal Financial & Computer
Services Pvt. Ltd., at beetal@beetalfinancial.com, the Registrars & Share Transfer
Agent of the Company and members holding shares in demat mode are requested to register
their e-mail addresses with their respective Depository Participants (DPs) to enable the
Company to send communications including the Annual Report, Notices and other documents
electronically.
40. Environmental Stewardship
Environmental stewardship refers to responsible use and protection of the natural
environment through conservation and sustainable practices. To make the system more
environments friendly your company is taking care of and planting many trees/plants of
different species both fruit/non-fruit bearing plants in its factory premises.
41. Disclosures with respect to demat suspense account
There is no share in the demat suspense account of the Company as on date of this
report.
42. Directors' Responsibility Statement
The Board of Directors acknowledge the responsibility for ensuring compliance with the
provisions of Section 134(3) (c) read with Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in
preparation of annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025
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 with
proper explanation relating to material departures. b) the Directors had selected such
accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that
were reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company as at 31st March 2025 and of profit and loss of the Company for
that period. 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 Directors had prepared the annual accounts for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2025 on a going concern basis. e) The Directors had laid
down proper internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such
internal financial controls are, adequate and are operating effectively; and . f) That 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.
43. Other Disclosures
During the financial year under review:
I. No application has been made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code; hence 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. II. The requirement to
disclose the details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of
onetime settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial
Institutions along with the reasons thereof, is not applicable. III. Further, we hereby
confirm that no corporate action has been pending for implementation as at the end of the
financial year. IV. Other disclosures with respect to Board's Report as required under the
Act, Rules notified thereunder and Listing Regulations are either NIL or Not Applicable.
44. Disclosure of Agreements Binding on Company
The Company does not have any agreement(s) as specified in clause 5A of para A of part
A of schedule III of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 impacting management or control of the Company
or imposing any restriction or create any liability upon the Company.
45. Disclosure of Accounting Treatment
The Audited Financial Statements of the Company for Financial Year 2024-25 have been
prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS') as prescribed
under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made there under.
46. Acknowledgement
Your Directors acknowledge a deep sense of gratitude for the continued support extended
by Investors, Customers, Business Associates, Bankers and Vendors and place on record its
appreciation for the significant contribution made by the employees at all levels through
their hard work and dedication at all levels which has continued to be Company's major
strength. We also take this opportunity to express our deep sense of gratitude to all the
Government, non-government agencies, Regulatory Authorities, Bankers and Vendors for their
continued support. We also express gratitude to shareholders for their patronage, support
and faith in the Company. The Board looks forward to their continued support in future.
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For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
Place: Jaipur |
(Avinash Bajoria) |
Date: 06.08.2025 |
Chairman cum Managing Director |
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DIN: 01402573 |
Registered Office: |
Address: 404, Nemi Sagar Colony, |
SP-825, Road No.14, |
Queens Road, Jaipur-302021 |
VKI Area, Jaipur-302013. |
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CIN- L28101RJ1980PLC002140 |
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