Vishnu Chemicals LTD Annual Report 2018-19
Vishnu Chemicals LTD Annual Report 2018-19
Vishnu Chemicals LTD Annual Report 2018-19
CHEMICALS LTD
26th Annual Report 2018-19
Nurturing Inorganics
Corporate Information
Board of Directors Auditors Plant Locations
Mr. Ch. Krishna Murthy M/s. Jampani & Associates Kazipally Plant:
Chairman & Managing Director Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad Survey No.15, Gaddapotharam
Mrs. Ch. Manjula Medak District, Telangana - 502319
Non-Executive Director Cost Auditors
Mr. N.V.S. Kapardhi Vizag Plant:
Mr. Ch. Siddartha
Cost Accountants, Hyderabad Plot No.29, J.N.Pharma City,
Joint Managing Director
IOCL Road, Visakhapatnam (Dist.),
Mr. U. Dileep Kumar Secretarial Auditors Andhra Pradesh – 531019
Independent Director
M/s. L.D.Reddy & Co., Jeedimetla Plant:
Mr. T. S. Appa Rao Company Secretaries, Hyderabad
Independent Director Plot No.57, Phase III, IDA, Jeedimetla,
Mr. Pradip Saha Bankers Hyderabad, Telangana - 500055
Independent Director State Bank of India Bhilai Plant:
Mr. Santanu Mukherjee Andhra Bank Survey No.18-26, Nandini Road,
Additional Director (w.e.f. May 6, 2019) Union Bank of India Bhilai, Chattishgarh - 490026
table of contents
Overview Governance Financial Statements Consolidated
Nurturing Inorganics 01 Notice13 Independent Auditor’s Report 90
Key Highlights 02 Board’s Report 24 Balance Sheet 94
Chairman’s Message 03 Report on Corporate Governance 47 Statement of Profit and Loss 95
About Us 04 Management Discussion & Analysis 59 Statement of Cash Flow 96
Our Products 06 Attendance Slip 117 Statement of Changes in Equity 97
Credentials08 Proxy Form 119 Significant Accounting Policies 98
Social & Environment Sustainability 09 Notes102
Financial Statements Standalone
Our Environment Responsibility 10
Independent Auditor’s Report 63
Corporate Social Responsibility 11
Balance Sheet 69
Statement of Profit and Loss 70
Statement of Cash Flow 71
Statement of Changes in Equity 72
Significant Accounting Policies 73
Notes76
NURTURING INORGANICS
Vishnu Chemicals Ltd commenced its journey 29 years
ago with a vision to change the world wide perception
on chromium chemicals, from hazardous to eco-
friendly, by adopting excellence in R&D, responsible
manufacturing and product stewardship. Today
Vishnu Chemicals is known for its environment and
economically sustainable business model. The Company
has markets in over 50 countries and maintains a
robust value chain which includes strong backward and
forward integration. At Vishnu excellence in chemistry
is and outcome of incessantly bettering
the best.
STANDALONE (` In Lakhs)
66753
Increased by 17 %
2531
Increased by 48 %
1219
Increased by 29 %
8434
Increased by 12 %
CONSOLIDATED (` In Lakhs)
76939
Increased by 18 %
3749
Increased by 70 %
2436
Increased by 69 %
10224
Increased by 18 %
50
Countries
4 6
Manufacturing Units Warehouses R&D Unit
4 4 1
4 VISHNU CHEMICALS limited
Established in 1990, the Company is a market leader in
production, sales and customer support of chrome chemicals
and barium compounds across the world. A public listed
company in Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock
Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) the Company derives core
competence from its world class manufacturing facilities
backed by state of the art research capabilities.
Vishnu Chemicals Ltd is a worldwide source for Chrome
Chemicals & Barium Compounds and a leader in the
industry. We are recognised for our reliability, innovation and
industry-leading development of world class infrastructure
and strong backward and forward integration.
SODIUM DICHROMATE
Sodium Dichromate is a source in preparing
chromium based derivatives and has various
applications such as screen printing &
photographic engraving, electroplating,
pyrotechnics and explosives, pigment
preparation like chrome oxide green and lead
chromate, wood preservative for protection from
termites and fungi and metal treating and as a
corrosion inhibitor.
POTASSIUM DICHROMATE
Potassium Dichromate is used for chromium
source in preparing chromium compounds,
leather tanning and screen printing,
electroplating, pyrotechnics and explosives,
pigment preparation, wood preservative, metal
treating and corrosion inhibitor, oil drilling
& silver testing, catalyst for the chromium
metal production, photographic engraving,
preparation of “chromic acid”, which can be
used for etching materials.
BARIUM CARBONATE
Barium Carbonate is used in manufacture
of electro-ceramic materials manufacture of
glazes, frits and enamels. It is widely used
as a welding electrode coating and in glass
manufacturing processes as purifying agent
for uniformity in glass melt, caustic lye brine
purification process, brick manufacturing
manufacture of other barium chemicals like
chloride, peroxide and nitrate and for special
glass manufacturing.
` 41.33 Lakhs
CIN: L85200TG1993PLC046359
Regd. Off: Plot No. C-23, Road No. 8, Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad – 500 033
Tel: 040-23396817, 23327723/ 29; Fax: 040-23314158
Web Site: www.vishnuchemicals.com; Email: vishnu@vishnuchemicals.com
NOTICE is hereby given that the 26th Annual General Meeting of Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (including any
Vishnu Chemicals Limited (CIN: L85200TG1993PLC046359) will be statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the
held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 10.00 AM at Film Nagar Cultural time being in force) read with Schedule IV to the Act and
Centre, Dr. D. Ramanaidu Building, Road No. 6, Film Nagar, Jubilee Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500096 to transact the following Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Mr. Pradip Saha
businesses: (DIN: 07677683), Independent Director of the Company,
ORDINARY BUSINESS: who has submitted a declaration that he meets the criteria
of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act and
To consider and if thought fit, to pass, with or without Regulation 16 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
modification(s), the following resolutions, as Ordinary Resolutions: Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to
1. To consider and adopt the Standalone Financial time and who is eligible for reappointment, be and is hereby
Statement of the Company for the financial year ended re-appointed as an Independent Director of the Company to
March 31, 2019: hold office for second term of two consecutive years with
effect from 10th November, 2019 till 9th November, 2021 and
“RESOLVED THAT the audited standalone financial statement whose office shall not be liable to retire by rotation.
of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2019
together with the reports of the Board and Auditors thereon RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of the
be and are hereby considered and adopted.” Company be and are hereby authorised to do all acts, deeds
and things including filings and take steps as may be deemed
2. To consider and adopt the Consolidated Financial necessary, proper or expedient to give effect to this Resolution
Statement of the Company for the financial year ended and matters incidental thereto”.
March 31, 2019:
6. To appoint Mr. Santanu Mukherjee as a Director of the
“RESOLVED THAT the audited consolidated financial Company:
statement of the Company for the financial year ended March
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without
31, 2019 together with the report of the Auditors thereon be
modification(s), the following Resolution as an Ordinary
and are hereby considered and adopted.”
Resolution:
3. Declaration of dividend on equity shares:
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Sections
“RESOLVED THAT a dividend of ` 1.00 per equity share 149, 152, Schedule IV and other applicable provisions, if any,
of ` 10/- each (10%) for the financial year 2018-19, as of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’) and the Rules made
recommended by the Board, be and is hereby approved and there under and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
declared.” Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time
4. Re-appointment of Mrs. Ch. Manjula (DIN: 01546339), as to time, Mr. Santanu Mukherjee (DIN: 07716452), who
a Director liable to retire by rotation: was appointed by the Board of Directors, as an Additional
Director of the Company with effect from May 6, 2019 and
“RESOLVED THAT Mrs. Ch. Manjula (DIN: 01546339), who has submitted a declaration that he meets the criteria of
who retires by rotation and being eligible offers herself for independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act and
reappointment, be and is hereby reappointed as a Director of Regulation 16 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
the Company liable to retire by rotation.” Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to
SPECIAL BUSINESS: time and in respect of whom the Company has received a
notice in writing under Section 160 of the Act, from a member
5. To approve re-appointment of Mr. Pradip Saha as
proposing his candidature for the office of Director, be and is
Independent Director of the Company for second term:
hereby appointed as an Independent Director of the Company
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without for a period of two consecutive years w.e.f. May 6, 2019 to
modification(s), the following Resolution as a Special May 5, 2021 and is not liable to retire by rotation.
Resolution:
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of the
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, Company be and are hereby severally authorised to do all
152 and any other applicable provisions of the Companies acts and take all such steps as may be necessary, proper or
Act, 2013 (“Act”) and the Companies (Appointment and expedient to give effect to this Resolution.”
12. Members are requested to note that dividends that are not claimed within seven years from the date of transfer to the Company’s
Unpaid Dividend Account, will, as per Section 124 of the Act, be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
Further, shares on which the dividends remain unclaimed for seven consecutive years will also be transferred to the IEPF as per
Section 124 of the Act, and the applicable rules. Since, members who have not claimed/ encashed their dividend warrant for
respective financial years are requested to write to the Company/Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) at least a month before
the due dates, as under:
S.No. Details of the Unclaimed / Unpaid Dividend Accounts Date of declaration Due date to transfer to IEPF
1 Unpaid (interim) Dividend Account 2014-15 14.11.2014 25.12.2021
2 Unpaid Dividend Account 2014-15 29.06.2015 31.07.2022
3 Unpaid (interim) Dividend Account 2015-16 16.03.2016 18.04.2023
4 Unpaid Dividend Account 2017-18 24.09.2018 05.11.2025
13. Details of Unclaimed Shares:
The details of shares remaining unclaimed in the unclaimed suspense account are furnished in the Corporate Governance Report
forming part of this Annual Report.
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As required under Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013 Except Mr. Pradip Saha, being an appointee and his relatives, none
(hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) the following Explanatory of the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company and
Statement set out all material facts relating to the business their relatives are concerned or interested, financially or otherwise,
mentioned under Item Nos. 5 - 11 of the accompanying Notice of in the resolution set out at Item No. 5 of the accompanying Notice
AGM. of the AGM. Mr. Pradip Saha is not related to any Director of the
Company.
Item No. 5: To approve re-appointment of Mr. Pradip Saha as
Independent Director of the company for second term: Item No. 6: To appoint Mr. Santanu Mukherjee as a Director
of the Company:
Mr. Pradip Saha was appointed as an Independent Director of
the Company by the members through postal ballot resolution Based on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration
dated 26th January, 2018 for a period of two consecutive years Committee Mr. Santanu Mukherjee (DIN: 07716452) was appointed
commencing from 10th November, 2017 till 9th November, 2019. as Additional Director (Independent Director) by the Board of
As per Section 149(10) of the Act, an Independent Director shall Directors with effect from 6th May, 2019, pursuant to section 161
hold office for a term of upto five consecutive years on the Board (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and hold office upto the date of
of a Company, but shall be eligible for re-appointment on passing 26th Annual General Meeting.
a special resolution by the Company for another term of upto five
The Company has received a declaration from Mr. Santanu
consecutive years on the Board of a Company.
Mukherjee on his being eligible for appointment as Independent
Based on recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Director. He has provided consent in writing to act as director in
Committee and in terms of the provisions of Sections 149, 152 Form DIR-2 pursuant to Rule 8 of the Companies (Appointment
read with Schedule IV and any other applicable provisions of the & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended from time
Act and Regulation 16 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure to time. The Company has also received a declaration from Mr.
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Mr. Pradip Saha, being eligible for Mukherjee that the criteria of Independence as prescribed under
re-appointment as an Independent Director and offering himself for Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and under the
re-appointment, is proposed to be re-appointed as an Independent Regulation 16(b) of the Listing Regulations, as amended from time
Director for second term of two consecutive years from 10th to time. Mr. Santanu Mukherjee is not disqualified from being
November, 2019 till 9th November, 2021. appointed as Director in terms of Section 164 of the Companies
The Company has received declaration from him stating that he Act, 2013, as amended from time to time. In the opinion of the
meets the criteria of Independence as prescribed under sub-section Board, he fulfils the conditions specified in the Companies Act,
(6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation16(1) 2013 and is independent of the management and is not a relative
(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) of any the Directors/ Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
Regulations, 2015. He has also given his consent to continue to act In terms of Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company
as Director of the Company, if so appointed by the members. In the has received notice in writing from member proposing the candidacy
opinion of the Board, Mr. Pradip Saha fulfils the conditions specified of Mr. Santanu Mukherjee to be appointed as an Independent
under Section 149 (6) of the Act, the Companies (Appointment Director of the Company as per the provisions of the Companies
and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 16(1) Act, 2013 along with a deposit of ` 1,00,000 (Rupees one lakh)
(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) each as required under the aforesaid section.
Regulations, 2015 for his reappointment as an Independent
Director of the Company and is independent of the management. The names of companies and the committees in which the director
Copy of the draft letter for appointment of Mr. Pradip Saha as is a director/member, the letter of appointment and terms and
an Independent Non-Executive Director setting out terms and conditions of the appointment are available for inspection at the
conditions would be available for inspection without any fee by the registered office of the company during normal business hours
members at the Registered Office of the Company during normal (9:30 am to 5:00 pm) on any working day, except Saturday, upto
business hours (9:30 am to 5:00 pm) on any working day, except and including the date of AGM of the Company.
Saturday, upto and including the date of AGM of the Company. Disclosure under Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations
The Board considers that his continued association would be of and Secretarial Standard-2 issued by the Institute of Company
immense benefit to the Company and it is desirable to continue to Secretaries of India are set out in the Annexure to the Explanatory
avail services of Mr. Pradip Saha as an Independent Director. Statement.
Disclosure under Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations Except Mr. Santanu Mukherjee, being and an appointee and his
and Secretarial Standard-2 issued by the Institute of Company relatives none of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
Secretaries of India are set out in the Annexure to the Explanatory or relatives of directors and KMP is concerned or interested,
Statement. financially or otherwise, in the Resolution at Item Nos. 6 of the
accompanying Notice.
Accordingly, the Board recommends passing of the Special
Resolution in relation to re-appointment of Mr. Pradip Saha as an Your Directors recommend the resolution set out in item no. 6 for
Independent Director for another term of two consecutive years your approval.
The members are informed that as per the amended provisions of In terms of Regulation 17 (6)(e) of Securities and Exchange
section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013 which have come in to Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
force w.e.f. 7th May, 2018, the companies are allowed to advance (Amendment) Regulations, 2018 issued on May 9, 2018 (“Amended
loans including loan represented by a book debt, give guarantee Listing Regulations”) which is effective from 01.04.2019, the fees
and provide security to/ with respect to the loans taken by, any or compensation payable to executive directors who are promoters
private company and to anybody corporate in which the Director(s) or members of the promoter group, shall be subject to the approval
of the company is/are interested subject to the limits/ such extended of the shareholders by special resolution in general meeting, if:
limits as prescribed/ allowed under the provisions of section 186
i. the annual remuneration payable to such executive director
read with section 180(1)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 and further
exceeds rupees 5 crore or 2.5 per cent of the net profits of the
subject to the conditions that the said loans/ guarantee and security
are given with the approval of the shareholders of the company by listed entity, whichever is higher; or
way of special resolution and the said facilities are utilized by the ii. where there is more than one such director, the aggregate
borrowing company for its principal business activities and shall not annual remuneration to such directors exceeds 5 per cent of
be utilized for any other purpose. the net profits of the listed entity:
In view of the aforesaid amended provisions and other and for the purposes of the above clauses, net profits shall be
applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013, the calculated as per section 198 of the Companies Act, 2013.)
Board of Directors of the company at their meeting held on
May 6, 2019 proposed an enabling resolution as put forth in In view of the above amended regulation, the approval of the
item no. 7 for advancing loans including loan represented by members is being sought by way of special resolution for payment of
a book debt, giving guarantee and provide security to/ with remuneration to Mr. Ch. Krishna Murthy (DIN: 00030274), Managing
respect to the loans taken by, K.M.S. Infrastructure Limited and Director and Ch. Siddartha (DIN: 01250728), Joint Managing
Vishnu Life Sciences Limited, where Mr. Ch. Krishna Murthy, Director at such terms and conditions as approved by members
Chairman & Managing Director, Mrs. Ch. Manjula, Director are at 23rd Annual General Meeting held on September 28, 2016,
Directors and shareholders of K.M.S. Infrastructure Limited and notwithstanding that the annual aggregate remuneration payable to
Mr. Ch. Siddartha, Joint Managing Director is Director and Mr. Ch. Krishna Murthy (DIN: 00030274), Managing Director and
shareholder of Vishnu Lifesciences Limited are interested, subject Ch. Siddartha (DIN: 01250728), Joint Managing Director, exceeds
to the limits/ such extended limits as may be approved/ allowed 5% of the net profit of the Company as calculated under section
under the provisions of section 186 read with section 180(1)(a) of 198 of the Companies Act, 2013 in any financial year during the
the Companies Act, 2013 and further subject to the condition that remaining tenure of their appointment and further it is to inform
the said loans/ facilities are utilised by the borrowing company for that all the existing terms and conditions of their appointment shall
its principal business activities and shall not be utilised for any remain the same.
other purpose. It is to further inform that the proposed resolution
will enable the Board members to act upon as and when needed Mr. Ch. Krishna Murthy, Chairman & Managing Director holding
in the interest of the company. Further an undertaking shall be 6219790 equity shares (52.07%) and Mr. Ch. Siddartha, Joint
obtained from the borrowing entity to the effect that the loan/ Managing Director holding 1125668 equity shares (9.42%) and
other facilities are utilized/ used for its principle business activities Mrs. Ch. Manjula, Director holding 1614048 equity shares (13.51%)
and are in compliance with other conditions and requirements of are concerned and interested in the said resolution. Apart from
all applicable provisions. them none of the other Directors / Key Managerial Personnel of the
Company / their relatives are, in any way, concerned or interested,
In view of the above, the approval of the shareholders is being financially or otherwise, in the said resolution.
sought by way of special resolution under the provisions section
185 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, The Board recommends the special resolution at Item No. 8 of the
2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Notice for approval of the Members.
Regulations, 2015 as amended from time to time.
Item No. 9: To approve variation of terms of the existing
Except Mr. Ch. Krishna Murthy, Mrs. Ch. Manjula and 7,66,37,500 7% Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares
Mr. Ch. Siddartha and their relatives, none of the other directors, (CRPS) of the company:
Key Managerial Personnel and their relatives are concerned or
interested, financially or otherwise, in the resolution set out at Item It is to inform that as per the member’s approval vide postal ballot
No. 7 of the accompanying Notice of the AGM. resolution dated 26th January, 2018 and Hon’ble National Company
Law Tribunal Order dated 13th April, 2018 the Company had issued
The Board recommends the Special Resolution set out at Item No. and allotted 7,66,37,500 (Seven Crore Sixty Six Lakh Thirty Seven
7 of the Notice for approval by the members. Thousand Five Hundred only) 7 % Cumulative Redeemable Preference
Name of the Director Mr. Pradip Saha Mr. Santanu Mukherjee Mrs. Ch. Manjula
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* Only two Committees namely, Audit Committee and Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee have been considered.
# For other details such as number of meetings of the Board of Directors attended during the year and remuneration drawn, please refer to the corporate governance report which is a part of this annual report.
BOARD’S REPORT
Dear Members,
Your Directors are pleased to present the Twenty Sixth Annual Report and the Company’s Audited Financial Statements for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2019.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
Summary of your Company’s financial performance, both standalone and consolidated, for the financial year ended 31st March, 2019
is tabulated below:
(` In Lakhs)
Consolidated Standalone
Particulars
2018-19 2017-18 2018-19 2017-18
Revenue from operation 76938.64 65232.72 66752.99 56973.91
Other income 307.80 833.27 432.79 794.46
Total revenue 77246.44 66065.99 67185.78 57768.37
Profit before depreciation, finance cost and taxes (PBDIT) 10224.40 8685.09 8434.39 7522.85
Profit before exceptional items and tax 3748.77 2209.69 2530.99 1710.07
Exceptional items - - - -
Profit before taxation 3748.77 2209.69 2530.99 1710.07
Taxation:
Current tax 898.09 565.74 898.09 565.74
Deferred 414.24 201.57 414.24 201.57
Profit after taxation 2436.44 1442.37 1218.66 942.76
Other comprehensive income/ (expenses) (net of taxes) (89.79) (3.49) (70.66) (3.23)
Total comprehensive income 2346.65 1438.88 1148.00 939.53
EPS (of ` 10/- each)
Basic 20.40 12.07 10.20 7.89
Diluted 20.40 12.07 10.20 7.89
Note: Your Company is covered under phase II of the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) implementation program notified by Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, Government of India. Accordingly, your Company has prepared financial statements from the FY 2017-18 as per Ind AS.
2018-19 2017-18
Total Foreign Exchange used and earned in terms of actual inflows and actual outflow:
Used / Outflow 14657.98 15158.67
Earned / Inflow 30326.38 23641.20
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/- Sd/-
Ch. Siddartha Ch. Manjula
Place: Hyderabad Joint Managing Director Director
Date: 06 May 2019 DIN:01250728 DIN:01546339
• Minutes of proceedings of General Meetings and of the • The Company has filed return under Employment
Board and its Committee meetings; Exchange Act/Rules
• Approvals of the Members, the Board of Directors, the • The Company has renewed the Policy with LIC for
Committees of Directors and the government authorities, Gratuity under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
wherever required; 5. We further report that based on the information received and
• Constitution of the Board of Directors / Committee(s) of records maintained there are adequate systems and processes
Directors, appointment, retirement and reappointment in the Company commensurate with the size and operations
of Directors including the Managing Director and Whole- of the Company to monitor and ensure compliance with
time Directors; applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Payment of remuneration to Directors including the 6. We further report the following observations for the period
Managing Director and Whole-time Directors, ended 31st March, 2019:
• Appointment and remuneration of Statutory Auditor, • That there were delays in the payment of wages to the
Cost Auditor and Secretarial Auditors. employees of the company.
• Borrowings and registration, modification and • Some of the statutory payments are delayed.
satisfaction of charges wherever applicable;
7. We further Report that during the audit period the Company
• Investment of the Company’s funds including investments has:
and loans to others;
• No Public /Right/Preferential Issue of Shares/Debentures/
• Format of balance sheet and statement of profit and loss Sweat Equity etc.,
is as per Schedule III of Companies Act, 2013.
• No Redemption/Buy-back of Securities;
• Report of the Board of Directors;
• No major Decision taken by the members in pursuance
• The Directors have complied with the disclosure of Section 180 of the companies Act, 2013;
requirements in respect of their eligibility of
appointment, their being independent and compliance • No Merger/Amalgamation/Reconstruction, etc.,
with the Code of Conduct for Directors and • No Foreign Technical Collaborations;
Management Personnel;
3. We further report that: For L.D.Reddy & Co.,
Company Secretaries
• The Company has complied with the requirements under
the equity listing agreements entered into with BSE Sd/-
Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited; L. Dhanamjay Reddy
• There was no prosecution initiated and no fines or Place: Hyderabad (Proprietor)
penalties were imposed during the period under review Date: May 6, 2019 CP. No.3752
1 A brief outline of the Company’s CSR Policy, including overview of projects or The Company has framed its CSR Policy in compliance with the provisions of the
programs proposed to be undertaken and a reference to the web-link to the Companies Act, 2013 and the same is placed on the Company’s website at the web
CSR Policy and projects or programs. link: http://www.vishnuchemicals.com/downloads/csr_policy.pdf
2 The Composition of the CSR Committee. 1. Mr. U. Dileep Kumar (Chairman)
2. Mr. Ch. Krishna Murthy (Member)
3. Mrs. Ch. Manjula (Member)
3 Average net profit of the Company for last three financial years. ` 2323.08 Lakhs
4 Prescribed CSR Expenditure (two percent of the amount as in item 3 above). ` 46.46 Lakhs
5 Details of CSR spent for the financial year:
a) Total amount to be spent for the financial year: ` 46.46 Lakhs
b) Amount unspent, if any: ` 5.13 Lakhs (Refer to para 16 of Board’s Report for further details)
c) Manner in which the amount spent during the financial year Details given below.
Details of amount spent on CSR activities during the financial year ended March 31, 2019: (` in Lakhs)
Responsibility Statement:
A responsibility statement of the CSR Committee of the Board of Directors of the company is reproduced below:
The implementation and monitoring of CSR Policy, is in compliance with CSR objectives and Policy of the company.
Salient terms of
Name of the Nature of Duration of the contracts/
Date of Amount paid
related party contract/ contract/ arrangements/
S.No. approval by as advances,
and nature of arrangement/ arrangement/ transactions
the Board if any
relationship transaction transaction including the value,
if any
NIL
CIN L85200TG1993PLC046359
Registration Date 15.01.1993
Name of the Company Vishnu Chemicals Limited
Category/Sub-Category of the Company Public Company Limited by Shares
Address of the Registered Office & Corporate Office H.No. 8-2-293/82/F/23-C, Plot No. 23,
Road No. 8 Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills,
Hyderabad Telangana 500033
Tel: 040-23396817, 23327723/ 29; Fax: 040-23314158
Mail id: Vishnu@vishnuchemicals.com
Website: www.vishnuchemicals.com
Whether Listed Company Yes
Name, address and contact details of Registrar & Transfer Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd
Agent (RTA), if any. 306, Right Wing, 3rd Floor, Amrutha Ville, Opp.Yashoda Hospital,
Somajiguda, Rajbhavan Road, Hyderabad – 500082, India
Phone No: 040 401 44582
Mail id: bsshyd1@bigshareonline.com
Web: www.bigshareonline.com
II. Principal Business Activities of the Company:
All business activities contributing 10% or more of the total turnover of the Company:
Holding /
Name and Address of the % of shares Applicable
Sl.No CIN/GLN Subsidiary /
Company held Section
Associate
* During the year, Vishnu Hong Kong Ltd. has been closed and awaited for deregistration notice to be received from concerned
authorities of Hong Kong.
c) Central Govt. - - - - - - - - -
d) State Govt.(s) - - - - - - - - -
f) Insurance Companies - - - - - - - - -
(2) Non-Institutions
a) Bodies Corporate
i) Indian 365811 1375 367186 3.07 229020 1375 230395 1.93 (1.14)
ii) Overseas - - - - - - - - -
b) Individuals
Cumulative
Shareholding at the Increase / Decrease in shareholding during the
shareholding during
beginning of the year year
Particulars the year
% of No. of No. of % of
No. of Shares Date Reason %
holding shares Shares holding
NIL
Increase/
No. of Percentage
Decrease
Name of the Shares at the Number of of total
S.No. Date (+/-) in Reason
shareholder beginning/End Shares shares of the
share-
of the year company
holding
1 Ashish Kacholia 5,88,793 31.03.2018 0 - 5,88,793 4.93
5,88,793 30.03.2019 0 - 5,88,793 4.93
2 Kuber India Fund 79,736 31.03.2018 0 - 79,736 0.67
06.04.2018 -11677 Transfer 68,059 0.57
13.04.2018 -13059 Transfer 55,000 0.46
15.02.2019 -18 Transfer 54,982 0.46
54,982 30.03.2019 0 - 54,982 0.46
3 Prakash Chand 76,000 31.03.2018 0 - 76,000 0.64
76,000 30.03.2019 0 - 76,000 0.64
4 Harry Hassomal
70,000 31.03.2018 0 - 70,000 0.59
Mohinani
70,000 30.03.2019 0 - 70,000 0.59
5 Reliance Financial
47,472 31.03.2018 0 - 47,472 0.40
Limited
13.04.2018 -872 Transfer 46,600 0.39
27.04.2018 -100 Transfer 46,500 0.39
18.05.2018 -2054 Transfer 44,446 0.37
27.07.2018 -920 Transfer 43,526 0.36
24.08.2018 -1665 Transfer 41,861 0.35
28.09.2018 -5000 Transfer 36,861 0.31
05.10.2018 -2026 Transfer 34,835 0.29
19.10.2018 -6008 Transfer 28,827 0.24
16.11.2018 -6786 Transfer 22,041 0.18
23.11.2018 -541 Transfer 21,500 0.18
07.12.2018 -1500 Transfer 20,000 0.17
21.12.2018 -8493 Transfer 11,507 0.10
28.12.2018 -3007 Transfer 8,500 0.07
31.12.2018 -2048 Transfer 6,452 0.05
04.01.2018 -1081 Transfer 5,371 0.05
11.01.2019 -5371 Transfer 0 0.00
30.03.2019 0 Transfer 0 0.00
6 IL and FS Securities
42,135 31.03.2018 0 - 42,135 0.35
Services Limited
06.04.2018 -1508 Transfer 40,627 0.34
13.04.2018 500 Transfer 41,127 0.34
20.04.2018 50 Transfer 41,177 0.34
27.04.2018 1700 Transfer 42,877 0.36
04.05.2018 -400 Transfer 42,477 0.36
11.05.2018 1287 Transfer 43,764 0.37
18.05.2018 -1487 Transfer 42,277 0.35
25.05.2018 -256 Transfer 42,021 0.35
01.06.2018 6998 Transfer 49,019 0.41
Cumulative
Shareholding at the
Shareholding During
beginning of the year Increase/ the year
Decrease
S.No. Particulars Date Reason % of total
% of total (No. of
No. of Shares) No. of shares
Shares of the
Shares shares of the
company
company
A Directors
1 Mr. Ch. Krishna Murthy 6219790 52.07 - - - 6219790 52.07
2 Mrs. Ch. Manjula 1614048 13.51 - - - 1614048 13.51
3 Mr. Ch. Siddartha 1125668 9.42 - - - 1125668 9.42
4 Mr. U. Dileep Kumar - - - - - - -
5 Mr. T. S. Appa Rao - - - - - - -
6 Mr. Pradip Saha - - - - - - -
B Key Managerial Personnel
7 Mr. V. Lakshmi - - - - - - -
Narayana
8 Mr. P. Anjaneyulu 10 0.00 12.10.2018 340 Purchase 350 0.00
9 Mr. Kishore Kathri 4 0.00 03.08.2018 6 Purchase 10 0.00
31.03.2018 5 Purchase 15 0.00
12.10.2018 15 Purchase 30 0.00
01.02.2019 10 Purchase 40 0.00
V. Indebtedness of the Company including interest outstanding / accrued but not due for payment for the year ended
31st March, 2019:
(` In Lakhs)
Secured Loans
Unsecured Total
Particulars excluding Deposits
Loans Indebtedness
deposits
Indebtedness at the beginning of the financial year
i) Prinicipal Amount 22,333.23 2,016.34 - 24,349.57
ii) Interest due but not paid 67.18 - - 67.18
iii) Interest accrued but not due - - - -
Total (i+ii+iii) 22,400.41 2,016.34 - 24,416.75
Change in Indebtedness during the financial year
* Additions 64.07 1,494.61 - 1,558.68
* Reduction# 325.56 - - 325.56
FY 2018-19 FY 2018-19
Mr. Ch. Krishna Murthy Mr. Ch. Siddartha
S.No. Particulars of Remuneration
Joint Managing
Managing Director
Director
1 Gross salary 66.00 48.00
(a) Salary as per provisions contained in section 17(1) of
the Income-tax Act, 1961
(b) Value of perquisites u/s 17(2) Income-tax Act, 1961
(c) Profits in lieu of salary under section 17(3) Income-tax
Act, 1961
2 Stock Options - -
3 Sweat Equity - -
4 Commission - -
- as a % of profit - -
- others, specify… - -
Total 66.00 48.00
B. Remuneration to other Directors: (` in lakhs)
Details of Penalty
Authority (RD/
Section of the / Punishment / Appeal made, if
Type Brief Description NCLD/
Companies Act Compounding any (give Details)
COURT)
Fees Imposed.
A. COMPANY
Penalty
Punishment None
Compounding
B. DIRECTORS
Penalty
Punishment None
Compounding
C. OTHER OFFICERS IN DEFAULT
Penalty
Punishment None
Compounding
Number of
Number of Number of
Number of Whether Memberships of
Memberships Chairmanships
Name of the Director Board Meetings attended last other Boards as
of other Board in other Board
Attended AGM on 31st March
Committees* Committees*
2019@**
Mr. Ch. Krishna Murthy 4 Yes 2 Nil Nil
Mrs. Ch. Manjula 1 No 2 Nil Nil
Mr. Ch. Siddartha 3 Yes 3 Nil Nil
Mr. U. Dileep Kumar 4 Yes Nil Nil Nil
Mr. T. S. Appa Rao 3 No Nil Nil Nil
Mr. Pradip Saha 4 Yes Nil Nil Nil
@ Includes private limited companies and companies registered outside India.
* As per Regulation 26(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, only Audit Committee
and Stakeholders Relationship Committees of Indian public companies have been considered.
** None of the directors of the company are directors of other listed company.
Board Agenda
Meetings are governed by a structured agenda. The Board members, in consultation with the Chairman, may take up any
matter for consideration of the Board. All major agenda items are backed by comprehensive background information to enable
the Board to take informed decisions.
Name Designation
Mr. U. Dileep Kumar Chairman
Mr. T. S. Appa Rao Member
Mr. Pradip Saha Member
The Audit Committee consists of Independent Directors as members and all the members of the Committee are financially literate
and Mr. U. Dileep Kumar & Mr. Pradip Saha have accounting and related financial management expertise. The Company Secretary
of the Company is secretary to the Committee.
Meetings and Attendance:
Four Audit Committee Meetings were held during the year ended 31st March, 2019. The maximum time gap between any of the
two meetings was not more than one hundred twenty days.
Audit Committee Meetings held during the year 2018-19 and attendance details:
Name Designation
Mr. U. Dileep Kumar Chairman
Mr. T. S. Appa Rao Member
Mr. Pradip Saha Member
Meetings and Attendance:
Name Designation
Mrs. Ch. Manjula Chairperson
Mr. Ch. Krishna Murthy Member
Mr. Ch. Siddartha Member
Mr. Pradip Saha (from May 30, 2018) Member
Mr. Kishore Kathri, Company Secretary is Compliance Officer of the Company.
Meetings and Attendance:
Annexure
To
The Members,
Vishnu Chemicals Limited
Hyderabad.
SUB: Certificate under Schedule V(C)(10)(i) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), 2015
I, L. Dhanamjay Reddy, Practicing Company Secretary, proprietor of L.D.Reddy & C o., Company Secretaries, have examined the Company
and Registrar of Companies records, books and papers of Vishnu Chemicals Limited (CIN: L85200TG1993PLC046359) having its Registered
office at H.No. 8-2-293/82/F/23-C, Plot No. 23, Road No. 8 Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad - 500033, Telangana State, India (the
Company) as required to be maintained under the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Regulations, other applicable rules and regulations made
thereunder for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2019.
In my opinion and to the best of my information and according to the examinations carried out by me and explanations and representation
furnished to me by the Company, its officers and agents, we certify that none of the following Directors of the Company have been
debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors of Companies by the SEBI/ Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any
such statutory authority as on March 31, 2019:
List of Director of the Company as on 31st March, 2019:
CERTIFICATE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE of Company Secretaries of India (‘ICSI’), in so far as applicable for
the purpose of this certificate. The Guidance Note on Reports or
To the Members of Certificates for Special Purposes requires that we comply with the
Vishnu Chemicals Limited ethical requirements of the Code of Ethics issued by the ICSI.
1. This certificate is issued in accordance with the terms of our 7. We have complied with the relevant applicable requirements of the
engagement letter Standard on Quality Control (SQC) 1, Quality Control for Firms that
2. This report contains details of compliance of conditions of Corporate Perform Audits and Reviews of Historical Financial Information, and
Governance by Vishnu Chemicals Limited (‘the Company’) for the Other Assurance and Related Services Engagements.
year ended 31st March 2019, as stipulated in Regulations 17-27, Opinion
clauses (b) to (i) of Regulation 46 (2) and paragraphs C, D and E 8. In our opinion, and to the best of our information and according
of Schedule V of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing to explanations given to us and the representation provided by the
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI Management, we certify that the Company has complied with the
Listing Regulations’), pursuant to the Listing Agreement of the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in the above-
Company with Stock exchanges. mentioned SEBI Listing Regulations.
Management’s Responsibility for compliance with the conditions 9. We state that such compliance is neither an assurance as to the future
of SEBI Listing Regulations. viability of the Company.
3. The compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance is the Restriction on use
responsibility of the management of the Company, including the
preparation and maintenance of all relevant supporting records and 10. The certificate is addressed and provided to the members of the
documents. This responsibility includes the design, implementation Company solely for the purpose to enable the Company to comply
and maintenance of internal control and procedures. with the requirement of the SEBI Listing Regulations, and it should not
be used by any other person or for any other purpose. Accordingly, we
Auditor’s Responsibility do not accept or assume any liability or any duty of care for any other
4. Our examination was limited to procedures and implementation purpose or to any other person to whom this certificate is shown or
thereof, adopted by the Company for ensuring the compliance of into whose hands it may come without our prior consent in writing.
the conditions of Corporate Governance. It is neither an audit nor an
expression of opinion on the financial statements of the Company.
5. Pursuant to the requirements of the SEBI Listing Regulations, it is our For L.D.Reddy & C o.,
responsibility to provide a reasonable assurance whether the Company Company Secretaries
has complied with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated Sd/-
in SEBI Listing Regulations for the year ended 31 March, 2019. L. Dhanamjay Reddy
6. We conducted our examination in accordance with the, Guidance Place: Hyderabad (Proprietor)
Note on Corporate Governance Certificate, issued by the Institute Date: 06 May 2019 CP. No.3752
whereas China’s growth deteriorated from 6.9%in 2017 to 6.6% in Japan 2.0 %
2018 (Source: IMF). Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy also sustained a
South America 1.5 %
steady rise of 3% during the year.
Indian economy: Trends in chemical production 2019-2021 (excluding pharmaceuticals)
India continues to be one of the fastest growing major economies Real change campared with previous year
in the world and is expected to be among the world’s top three World 3.0 %
economic powers in the next 10-15 years. The Indian economy is
European Unlon 0.8 %
expected to improve and close the year 2019 with a GDP growth
of 7.3% (Source: IMF). United Sates 2.9 %
Sustained real GDP growth of over 6% since FY91 has led to a Emerging markets of Asia 4.2 %
fundamental transformation of India’s economy. Today, India Japan 0.8 %
is the world’s seventh largest economy in real terms, backed by
strong demand, positive consumption pattern and rising disposable South America 2.0 %
income. In PPP terms, the economy is expected to be among the
top five global economies by 2020. The development of the world’s largest chemical market – China
–has a significant impact on the global growth rate. Our forecast
Road ahead of the Indian economy is that India’s gross domestic assumes that chemical production in China will grow by 3.6%, about
product (GDP) is expected to reach US$ 6 trillion by FY27 and as fast as in the previous year in a slightly weaker global economic
achieve upper-middle income status on the back of digitisation, environment overall. A stabilization of automotive demand in China
globalisation, favourable demographics, and reforms. should support demand for chemicals. Based on its large share of
India’s revenue receipts are estimated to touch ` 28-30 trillion the global market of around 40%, China alone would therefore
(US$ 385-412 billion) by 2019, owing to Government of still account for almost 60% of global chemical growth. Chemical
India’s measures to strengthen infrastructure and reforms like production growth in the remaining emerging markets of Asia is
demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax (GST). India is also expected to be similar to that in China.
focusing on renewable sources to generate energy. It is planning to For the E.U., we anticipate a recovery in chemical production
achieve 40 per cent of its energy from non-fossil sources by 2030 over the course of 2019 following the slump at the end of 2018.
which is currently 30 per cent and also have plans to increase its However, we only expect production to be flat compared with
renewable energy capacity from to 175 GW by 2022. the full-year 2018. Demand from the automotive industry will
India is expected to be the third largest consumer economy as its presumably continue to decline slightly. Agriculture should see
consumption may triple to US$ 4 trillion by 2025, owing to shift renewed growth. In the construction industry, too, growth is
in consumer behaviour and expenditure pattern, according to a expected to remain solid. Base effects should also have a positive
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report; impact.
Our products find applications active pharma ingredients in metal
Industry Structure and Developments:
treating, pigment preparation, screen printing, leather industry, dye
Global growth in chemical industry roughly at previous year’s stuff manufacturing etc. Improvement in economy augurs well for
level. Global chemical production (excluding pharmaceuticals) is our products. We are also looking to improve the turnover from
expected to grow by 2.7% in 2019, on a level with 2018 (+2.7%). value added products to improve the top-line and margins.
a. Favorable business environment, increase in demand for the i) Currency value and interest rate fluctuations
products particularly in export segment. The Company’s policy is to actively manage its foreign
b. Ease in liquidity as the Capital outlay is almost completed. exchange risk within the framework laid down by the
Company’s Forex Policy approved by the Board. The
c. Expansion in the Product Base as a result of recent expansion Company actively manages the interest rate risk by
d. Favorable foreign currency movements adopting suitable strategies to minimise the impact
of interest rate fluctuations, including maintaining an
e. Ease in domestic and international prices of raw materials optimal balance of different loan types and maturities.
f. Improvement in the operations of subsidiary ii) Credit Risk
g. Stable government in India The Company and its major subsidiary sometimes sell
However, cheaper imports of Sodium Bichromate into India their products by extending credit to customers, with
continue to pose threat in the domestic market. the attendant risk of payment delays and defaults. To
mitigate the risk, our marketing team ensures that sale of
RISKS & CONCERNS AND RISK MANAGEMENT products are made to customers after evaluation of their
Risk management is embedded in your Company’s operating ability to meet financial commitments through allotment
framework. Your Company believes that managing risks helps of specific credit limits to respective customers. Credit
in maximizing returns. The Company’s approach to addressing availability and exposure is another area of risk. However
business risks is comprehensive and includes periodic review of all exports of the Company are covered under ECGC
such risks and a framework for mitigating controls and reporting Policy which will mitigate the risk.
mechanism of such risks. The risk management framework is iii) Liquidity Risk
reviewed periodically by the Board and the Audit Committee.
The Company and its major subsidiary operate in working
Pursuant to the Companies Act 2013 and the SEBI Regulations, capital intensive industries. The Company realizes that its
the Board has authorized the Audit Committee to review the risk ability to meet its obligations to its suppliers and others is
management systems of the Company from time to time. There is linked to timely and regular collection of receivables and
a Risk Management Committee functioning at the senior executive maintaining a healthy credit rating. Review of working
level that facilitates identification and evaluation of business risks capital constituents like inventory of raw materials, finished
related to the Company and its major subsidiary VBPL from time goods and receivables are done regularly by the respective
to time. Divisions and closely monitored by Corporate Finance.
Risk Management Committee has been entrusted with the c. Strategic risks
responsibility to assist the Board/ Audit Committee in (a) overseeing
and approving the Company’s enterprise wide risk management Emerging businesses, capital expenditure for capacity
framework; and (b) overseeing that all the risks that the organization expansion etc, are normal strategic risks faced by the
faces such as strategic, financial, credit, market, liquidity, security, Company. However, the Company has well-defined processes
property, IT, legal, regulatory, reputational and other risks have and procedures for investments in capacity expansions and is
been identified and assessed. focused on its core activity.
Sd/- Sd/-
Place: Hyderabad Ch. Siddartha P. Anjaneyulu
Date: 06 May 2019 Joint Managing Director Chief Financial Officer
Those Board of Directors are responsible for overseeing the Materiality is the magnitude of misstatements in the standalone
Company’s financial reporting process. financial statements that, individually or in aggregate, makes it
probable that the economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone
user of the financial statements may be influenced. We consider
Financial Statements
quantitative materiality and qualitative factors in (i) planning the
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether scope of our audit work and in evaluating the results of our work;
the standalone financial statements as a whole are free from and (ii) to evaluate the effect of any identified misstatements in the
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to financial statements.
issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable
assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that We communicate with those charged with governance regarding,
an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect a among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit
material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies
fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the in internal control that we identify during our audit.
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the We also provide those charged with governance with a statement
economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these standalone that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding
financial statements. independence, and to communicate with them all relationships
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our
judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
audit. We also:
From the matters communicated with those charged with
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the governance, we determine those matters that were of most
standalone financial statements, whether due to fraud or significance in the audit of the standalone financial statements
error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters.
those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when,
not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter
higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve should not be communicated in our report because the adverse
collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to
or the override of internal control. outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
(Referred to in paragraph 1(f) under ‘Report on Other Legal and for our audit opinion on the internal financial controls system over
Regulatory Requirements’ section of our report to the Members of financial reporting of the Company.
Vishnu Chemicals Limited of even date)
Meaning of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial
Report on the Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
Reporting under Clause (i) of Sub-section 3 of Section 143 of
A company’s internal financial control over financial reporting is a
the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)
process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
We have audited the internal financial controls over financial reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
reporting of VISHNU CHEMCALS LIMITED (“the Company”) as statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
of March 31, 2019 in conjunction with our audit of the standalone accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal financial
financial statements of the Company for the year ended on that date. control over financial reporting includes those policies and
procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that,
Management’s Responsibility for Internal Financial Controls
in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions
The Board of Directors of the Company is responsible for and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide
establishing and maintaining internal financial controls based on reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary
the internal control over financial reporting criteria established by to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with
the Company considering the essential components of internal generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance
Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of with authorisations of management and directors of the company;
Chartered Accountants of India. These responsibilities include the and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or
design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal timely detection of unauthorised acquisition, use, or disposition
financial controls that were operating effectively for ensuring the of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the
orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence financial statements.
to respective company’s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the
Limitations of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial
prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and
Reporting
completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation
of reliable financial information, as required under the Companies Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial controls over
Act, 2013. financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper
management override of controls, material misstatements due to
Auditor’s Responsibility
error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Also, projections
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the internal financial of any evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial
controls over financial reporting of the Company based on our audit. reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the internal
We conducted our audit in accordance with the Guidance Note on financial control over financial reporting may become inadequate
Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting (the because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance
“Guidance Note”) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
of India and the Standards on Auditing prescribed under Section
Opinion
143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the extent applicable to
an audit of internal financial controls. Those Standards and the In our opinion, to the best of our information and according to
Guidance Note require that we comply with ethical requirements the explanations given to us, the Company has, in all material
and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance respects, an adequate internal financial controls system over
about whether adequate internal financial controls over financial financial reporting and such internal financial controls over financial
reporting was established and maintained and if such controls reporting were operating effectively as at March 31, 2019, based
operated effectively in all material respects. on the internal control over financial reporting criteria established
by the Company considering the essential components of internal
Our audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence
control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial
about the adequacy of the internal financial controls system over
Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of
financial reporting and their operating effectiveness. Our audit of
Chartered Accountants of India.
internal financial controls over financial reporting included obtaining
an understanding of internal financial controls over financial
For Jampani & Associates
reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and
Chartered Accountants
testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of
(F.R.No. 016581S)
internal control based on the assessed risk. The procedures selected
depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of Sd/-
the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, J. Ram Sesh Choudary
whether due to fraud or error. We believe that the audit evidence Hyderabad Partner
we have obtained, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis 06 May 2019 M.No. 202150
(Referred to in paragraph 2 under ‘Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements’ section of our report to the Members
of Vishnu Chemicals Limited of even date)
i. In respect of the Company’s fixed assets:
(a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars, including quantitative details and situation of fixed assets.
(b) The Company has a program of verification to cover all the items of fixed assets in a phased manner which, in our opinion, is
reasonable having regard to the size of the Company and the nature of its assets. Pursuant to the program, certain fixed assets
were physically verified by the management during the year. According to the information and explanations given to us, no
material discrepancies were noticed on such verification.
(c) According to the information and explanations given to us, the records examined by us and based on the examination of the
conveyance deeds / registered sale deed provided to us, we report that, the title deeds, comprising all the immovable properties
of land and buildings which are freehold, are held in the name of the Company as at the balance sheet date.
ii. According to the information and explanations given to us, the inventories have been physically verified at reasonable intervals by the
management and no material discrepancies were noticed on such verification.
iii. According the information and explanations given to us, the Company has granted interest free unsecured loan to its wholly owned
subsidiary, covered in the register maintained under section 189 of the Companies Act, 2013. The total loan amount granted in the
earlier years and the actual balance outstanding at the end of the year is ` 989 lakhs (with an amortised value of ` 722.22 lakhs).
According to the information and explanations the terms and conditions of the grant of the loan are not prima facie prejudicial to
the interests of the company. However as no specific terms and conditions with regard to the repayment have been specified, we
are not able to comment on the compliance with schedule of repayment and overdue amount.
iv. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has complied with the provisions of
Sections 185 and 186 of the Act in respect of grant of loans, making investments and providing guarantees and securities, as
applicable.
v. According to the information and explanations provided to us, the Company has not accepted deposits in terms of the directives
issued by Reserve Bank of India and the provisions of sections 73 to 76 or any other relevant provisions of the Act and the rules
framed there under and therefore, the provisions of the clause 3 (v) of the Order are not applicable to the Company.
vi. We have broadly reviewed the cost records maintained by the company pursuant to sub-section (1) of section 148 of the Act and are
of the opinion that prima facie the prescribed accounts and records have been made and maintained.
vii. According to the information and explanations given to us, in respect of statutory dues:
a. The company has generally been Irregular in Depositing Undisputed Statutory Dues, including Provident Fund, Employees State
Insurance, Income Tax, Goods and Service Tax, Customs Duty, Cess and other material statutory dues applicable to it with the
appropriate authorities.
b. According to the information and explanations given to us, there are no undisputed amounts payable in respect of Provident
Fund, Employees State Insurance, Income Tax, Goods and Service Tax, Customs Duty, Cess and other material statutory dues in
arrears as at March 31, 2019 for a period of more than six months from the date they became payable except ` 1279.19 lakhs
payable towards Income Tax and interest thereon under the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the periods AY 2014-15 to AY 2018-19
which are yet to be paid.
c. Details of dues of Income Tax, Sales Tax, Service Tax, Excise Duty, and Value Added Tax which have not been deposited as at
March 31, 2019 on account of dispute are given below:
viii. According to the information and explanations provided to details of related party transactions have been disclosed in the
us, the Company has not defaulted in repayment of loans or standalone financial statements as required by the applicable
borrowings to any financial institution or banks. accounting standards.
ix. The Company has not raised moneys by way of initial public xiv. During the year, the Company has not made any preferential
offer or further public offer (including debt instruments) or allotment or private placement of shares or fully or partly
term loans and hence reporting under clause 3 (ix) of the paid convertible debentures and hence reporting under
Order is not applicable to the Company. clause 3 (xiv) of the Order is not applicable to the Company.
x. To the best of our knowledge and according to the information
xv. In our opinion and according to the information and
and explanations given to us and based on the audit
explanations given to us, during the year the Company has
procedures performed by us, no fraud by the Company or no
not entered into any non-cash transactions with its Directors
material fraud on the Company by its officers or employees
or persons connected to its directors and hence provisions of
has been noticed or reported during the year.
section 192 of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable to
xi. In our opinion and according to the information and the Company.
explanations given to us, the Company has paid/provided
xvi. The Company is not required to be registered under section
managerial remuneration in accordance with the requisite
45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
approvals mandated by the provisions of section 197 read
with Schedule V to the Act.
xii. The Company is not a Nidhi Company and hence reporting For Jampani & Associates
under clause 3 (xii) of the Order is not applicable to the Chartered Accountants
Company. (F.R.No. 016581S)
xiii. In our opinion and according to the information and Sd/-
explanations given to us, the Company is in compliance with J. Ram Sesh Choudary
Section 177 and 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 where Hyderabad Partner
applicable, for all transactions with the related parties and the 06 May 2019 M.No. 202150
Equity shares of ` 10 each issued, subscribed and Number of shares Amount in ` in Lakhs
fully paid-up March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018 March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018
Balance as at the beginning of the year 11,946,020 11,946,020 1,194.60 1,194.60
Changes in share capital during the year - - - -
Balance as at the end of the year 11,946,020 11,946,020 1,194.60 1,194.60
Note:12
b. Other Equity
For the year ended March 31, 2019 (` in Lakhs)
Items of Other
Reserves and Surplus Total
Comprehensive Income
Effect of Effect of
Particulars Amortization of Amortization of
Capital General Retained Remeasurement of Net
Interest free loans Interest free long
Reserve Reserve Earnings Defined Benefit Plans
from Promoter term Deposits
Directors from suppliers
Balance as at April 01, 2018 0.86 659.07 7,867.78 268.99 - (30.54) 8,766.16
Add/(less) Profit for the year
1,218.66 1,218.66
(Net of Taxes)
Add/(less) Additions during the year 460.97 412.50 873.47
Add/(less) Other Comprehensive
(70.66) (70.66)
Income for the year (net of taxes)
Less: Dividend (119.46) (119.46)
Less: Corporate dividend tax (24.56) (24.56)
Balance as at March 31, 2019 0.86 659.07 9,230.45 729.96 412.50 (101.20) 10,643.61
For the year ended March 31, 2019 (` in Lakhs)
Items of Other
Reserves and surplus Total
Comprehensive Income
Effect of Effect of
Particulars Amortization of Amortization of
Capital General Retained Remeasurement of Net
Interest free loans Interest free long
Reserve Reserve Earnings Defined Benefit Plans
from Promoter term Deposits
Directors from suppliers
Balance as at April 01, 2017 0.86 659.07 6,925.02 268.99 - (27.31) 7,826.63
Add/(less) Profit for the year 942.76 - 942.76
Add/(less) Other Comprehensive
(3.23) (3.23)
Income for the year (net of taxes)
Less: Dividend -
Less: Corporate dividend tax -
Less :Transfer to general reserve -
Balance as at March 31, 2018 0.86 659.07 7,867.78 268.99 - (30.54) 8,766.16
per our Report of even date
For Jampani & Associates For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Chartered Accountants
FRN: 016581S
Sd/- Sd/- Sd/-
J. Ram Sesh Choudary Ch. Manjula Ch. Siddartha
Partner Director Joint Managing Director
M.No: 202150 DIN:01546339 DIN:01250728
Sd/- Sd/-
Place: Hyderabad P. Anjaneyulu Kishore Kathri
Date: 06 May 2019 Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
Note 5
INVENTORIES
Valued at Cost or Net Realisable Value, whichever is lower
a. Raw Materials 3,681.48 4,300.81
b. Work-in-progress 3,202.02 3,231.10
c. Finished Goods 9,180.00 7,650.20
d. Stores, Spares & Packing 1,447.09 1,577.91
Provision for obsolescence of non-moving stores (8.87) (4.58)
1,438.22 1,573.33
17,501.72 16,755.44
Note 6
CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS -TRADE RECEIVABLES
a. Unsecured, Considered Good 12,390.77 13,711.82
b. Unsecured, Considered Doubtful - 20.55
Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts - (20.55)
12,390.77 13,711.82
Disclosures:
The above debtors include ` Nil (Previous year: ` 5.44 lakhs) receivable from Subsidiary Company.
Note 7
CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
a. Balances with Banks 20.19 98.11
b. Cash on Hand 3.00 1.65
23.19 99.76
Note 8
CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS - BANK BALANCES OTHER THAN ABOVE
a. Margin Money Deposit in Banks against LCs & BGs 1,341.04 1,657.67
b. Unpaid Dividend Accounts 8.17 5.78
1,349.21 1,663.45
Note 9
CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS - OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS
a. Salary and other Advances recoverable in cash or kind 16.76 40.60
b. Interest Receivable 39.92 67.55
56.68 108.15
EQUITY SHARES
S.No. Name of shareholder March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018
1 Sri. Ch. Krishna Murthy - No of Shares 6,219,790 6,219,790
- % held 52.07 52.07
2 Smt. Ch. Manjula - No of Shares 1,614,048 1,614,048
- % held 13.51 13.51
3 Sri. Ch. Siddartha - No of Shares 1,125,668 1,125,668
- % held 9.42 9.42
Note 13
NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL LIABILITIES - BORROWINGS
March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018
A. Secured:
1. Term Loans:
From Banks 6,574.62 8,013.73
2. Long Term Maturities of Finance Lease Obligations:
From Banks 38.35 33.45
From NBFCs 20.32 45.00
B. Unsecured:
1. Loans and Advances from Related Parties:
Loans from promoters (at amortised cost) 1,997.37 727.72
2. Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares
12,465.38 16,203.42
Disclosures:
The principal amount remaining unpaid as at 31.03.2019 in respect of enterprises covered under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Development Act, 2006 (MSMED) is ` 94.04 Lakhs (31.03.2018 - ` 27.71 Lakhs). The interest amount computed based on the provisions
under Section 16 of the MSMED is ` 4.51 Lakhs
The list of undertakings covered under MSMED was determined by the company on the basis of information available with it after getting
confirmation from Suppliers.
Note 20
OTHER CURRENT FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long term debt 1,466.57 1,960.50
Current maturities of finance lease obligations 70.88 48.60
Interest accrued and due on borrowings - 67.18
Cumulative Unpaid Preference Dividend 409.14 332.50
Dividend Distribution Tax on Preference Dividend 676.61 660.86
Unclaimed dividends 8.17 5.78
2,631.37 3,075.42
Note 21
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Advance from Customers 407.12 382.42
Advance from Subsidiary against Sales 696.37 998.21
Creditors for Capital Expenditure 169.90 172.02
Advance from others 8.69 10.00
Other payables
a. Statutory dues Payable 1,565.94 232.90
2,848.02 1,795.55
Note 22
CURRENT PROVISIONS
4,115.29 4,184.98
Note 31
OTHER EXPENSES
Power 2,806.59 2,600.68
Equipment Hire Charges 458.86 467.01
Consumption of Stores & Spares 1,053.92 540.35
Repairs & Maintenance - Buildings 50.34 9.88
Repairs & Maintenance - P & M 817.65 282.25
Labour costs 646.85 564.15
Factory/Godown Maintenance 363.79 339.79
Effluent Disposal Expenses 1,364.51 1,113.79
Transportation Charges 655.53 604.40
Insurance 139.26 136.27
Packing Charges 1,882.64 1,617.29
Shipping & forwarding Charges 2,786.85 2,535.98
Other Selling Cost 643.94 434.42
Rent 585.40 609.71
Rates & Taxes 60.97 206.78
CSR Expenses (refer Note 33) 41.33 33.37
Bank charges 278.86 246.45
Net Loss on Foreign Currency Transaction & Translation 408.56 -
Travelling, Vehicle Maintenance & Conveyance 362.28 326.73
Professional & Consultancy Charges 204.95 177.30
Security Charges 68.59 65.44
Excise Duty Adjustment on Opening Stock - (709.49)
Miscellaneous Expenses 1,366.78 492.93
17,048.45 12,695.48
Disclosures:
Audit Fee
The details of payments to auditors included in Professional & Consultancy charges above, are given below
i Audit Fee 7.50 7.50
ii For Taxation Matters 2.50 2.50
iii For Other Services 1.20 0.90
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according 2. Evaluation of Disputed tax liabilities:
to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid consolidated
The Group has material uncertain tax positions including
financial statements give the information required by the Act in
matters under dispute which involves significant judgment to
the manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity
determine the possible outcome of these disputes. As per the
with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, of their
group’s assessment based on the legal opinion received, it has
consolidated state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2019,
a good chance of getting the demands set aside.
of consolidated profit, consolidated changes in equity and its
consolidated cash flows for the year then ended. We obtained and reviewed details of completed tax
Basis for Opinion assessments and demands for the year ended March 31, 2019
from management. We made an independent assessment to
We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on evaluate whether any change was required to management’s
Auditing (SAs) specified under section 143(10) of the Companies position on these disputed tax demands and assess if any
act, 2013. Our responsibilities under those Standards are further provisioning is required.
described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the
Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with
independent of the Group in accordance with the Code of Ethics Governance for the Consolidated Financial Statements
issued by ICAI, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities The Holding Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the
in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. We preparation and presentation of these consolidated financial
believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and statements in term of the requirements of the Companies Act,
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 2013 that give a true and fair view of the consolidated financial
Key Audit Matters position, consolidated financial performance and consolidated
cash flows of the Group in accordance with the accounting
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional
principles generally accepted in India, including the Accounting
judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the standalone
Standards specified under section 133 of the Act. The respective
financial statements of the current period. These matters were
Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group are
addressed in the context of our audit of the standalone financial
responsible for maintenance of adequate accounting records in
statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and
accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the
we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. We have
assets of the Group and for preventing and detecting frauds
determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters
and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate
to be communicated in our report.
accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are
1. Recoverability of Export Incentives: reasonable and prudent; and the design, implementation and
maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that were
Based on the incentives allowable under the Foreign Trade
operating effectively for ensuring accuracy and completeness of the
Policy (FTP) 2015-2020, Vishnu Chemical Limited (VCL)
accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation
claimed export benefits under the MEIS and FMS Schemes.
of the financial statements that give a true and fair view and are
VCL recognizes these as receivable in the year the right to
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error,
receive is established on completion of export of goods.
which have been used for the purpose of preparation of the
The amount receivable by VCL on account of these incentives consolidated financial statements by the Directors of the Holding
was ` 1217.53 as at 31 March 2018 with a further addition Company, as aforesaid.
Report on the Internal Financial Controls under Clause (i) Company’s internal financial controls system over financial
of Sub-section 3 of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013 reporting.
(“the Act”): Meaning of Internal Financial Controls over Financial
We have audited the internal financial controls over financial Reporting
reporting of VISHNU CHEMICALS LIMITED (hereinafter referred A company’s internal financial control over financial reporting is a
to as “the Holding Company”) and its subsidiary company (Holding process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
Company and its subsidiary together referred to as “the Group”) reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
incorporated in India as of March 31, 2019 in conjunction with statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
our audit of the financial statements of the Company for the year accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal financial
ended on that date. control over financial reporting includes those policies and
Management’s Responsibility for Internal Financial Controls procedures that
The respective Board of Directors of the Holding Company and 1) Pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable
its subsidiary company incorporated in India are responsible for detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and
establishing and maintaining internal financial controls based on dispositions of the assets of the company;
the internal control over financial reporting criteria established by 2) Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded
the Company considering the essential components of internal as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in
control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
Controls over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being
Chartered Accountants of India. These responsibilities include the made only in accordance with authorisations of management
design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal and directors of the company; and
financial controls that were operating effectively for ensuring the
3) Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely
orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to
detection of unauthorised acquisition, use, or disposition of
company’s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention
the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the
and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness
financial statements.
of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable
financial information, as required under the Companies Act, 2013. Inherent Limitations of Internal Financial Controls over
Financial Reporting
Auditors’ Responsibility
Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial controls over
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal
financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper
financial controls over financial reporting based on our audit.
management override of controls, material misstatements due to
We conducted our audit in accordance with the Guidance Note on error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Also, projections
Audit of Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting (the of any evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial
“Guidance Note”) and the Standards on Auditing, issued by ICAI and reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the internal
deemed to be prescribed under section 143(10) of the Companies financial control over financial reporting may become inadequate
Act, 2013, to the extent applicable to an audit of internal financial because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance
controls, both applicable to an audit of Internal Financial Controls with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
and, both issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Opinion
Those Standards and the Guidance Note require that we comply
with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain In our opinion, the Group has, in all material respects, an adequate
reasonable assurance about whether adequate internal financial internal financial controls system over financial reporting and such
controls over financial reporting was established and maintained internal financial controls over financial reporting were operating
and if such controls operated effectively in all material respects. effectively as at March 31, 2019, based on the internal control over
financial reporting criteria established by the Group considering the
Our audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence
essential components of internal control stated in the Guidance
about the adequacy of the internal financial controls system over
Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting
financial reporting and their operating effectiveness. Our audit of
issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
internal financial controls over financial reporting included obtaining
an understanding of internal financial controls over financial
reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and For Jampani & Associates
testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of Chartered Accountants
internal control based on the assessed risk. The procedures selected (F.R.No. 016581S)
depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the
risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether Sd/-
due to fraud or error. J. Ram Sesh Choudary
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient Hyderabad Partner
and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the 06 May 2019 M.No. 202150
Sd/- Sd/-
Place: Hyderabad P. Anjaneyulu Kishore Kathri
Date: 06 May 2019 Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
Note:12
b. Other Equity
For the year ended March 31, 2019 (` in Lakhs)
Items of Other
Reserves and surplus Comprehensive
Income
Effect of Effect of Effect of Total
Amortization Amortization Amortization Other
Remeasurement Equity
Capital General Retained of Interest of Interest of Interest
of Net Defined
Reserve Reserve Earnings free loans free long term free long term
Benefit Plans
from Promoter Deposits from Deposits from
Directors suppliers suppliers
Balance as at April 01, 2018 982.88 0.45 659.07 8,016.28 268.99 - 10.02 9,937.70
Add/(less) Profit for the year (Net of Taxes) 2,436.00 2,436.00
Add/(less) Additions during the year 460.97 412.50 873.47
Add/(less) Other Comprehensive income (89.79) (89.79)
Add/(Less) Adjustment on account of
(0.44) 32.72 32.27
discontinution of foreign operations
Less: Dividend (119.46) (119.46)
Less: Corporate dividend tax (24.56) (24.56)
Balance as at March 31, 2019 982.88 0.01 3,095.07 7,904.98 729.96 412.50 (79.77) 13,045.64
Items of Other
Reserves and surplus Comprehensive
Income
Effect of Effect of Effect of Total
Amortization Amortization Amortization Other
Remeasurement Equity
Capital General Retained of Interest of Interest of Interest
of Net Defined
Reserve Reserve Earnings free loans free long term free long term
Benefit Plans
from Promoter Deposits from Deposits from
Directors suppliers suppliers
Balance as at April 01, 2017 982.88 0.57 659.07 6,573.91 268.99 - 13.51 8,498.94
Add/(less) Profit for the year (0.12) 1,442.37 (3.49) 1,438.76
Add/(less) Other Comprehensive Income
-
for the year
Less: Dividend -
Less: Corporate dividend tax -
Less :Transfer to general reserve -
Balance as at March 31, 2018 982.88 0.45 659.07 8,016.28 268.99 - 10.02 9,937.70
The Company presents assets and liabilities in the balance i) Property, Plant and Equipment
sheet based on current/ non-current classification. An The charge in respect of periodic depreciation is
asset is treated as current when it is: derived after estimating the asset’s expected useful
- expected to be realised or intended to be sold or life and the expected residual value at the end of
consumed in normal operating cycle, its life. The depreciation method, useful lives and
residual values of Company’s assets are estimated
- held primarily for the purpose of trading, by management at the time the asset is acquired
- expected to be realised within twelve months after and reviewed during each financial year.
the reporting period, or ii) Employee Benefit Plans
- Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from
Employee defined benefit plans and long term
being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at
benefit plans are measured on the basis of actuarial
least twelve months after the reporting period.
assumptions. However, any changes in these
All other assets are classified as non-current. assumptions may have impact on the reported
amount of obligation and expenses.
A liability is current when:
2. Property, Plant and Equipment
- it is expected to be settled in normal operating
cycle, Property, plant and equipment are stated in the Balance
Sheet at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated
- it is held primarily for the purpose of trading, - it is
impairment losses, if any. Cost includes purchase price (net
due to be settled within twelve months after the
of reimbursable taxes), attributable expenditure incurred in
reporting period, or
bringing the asset to its working condition for the intended
- there is no unconditional right to defer the use and cost of borrowing till the date of capitalization in the
settlement of the liability for at least twelve months case of assets involving material investment and substantial
after the reporting period. lead time.
102
STATEMENT OF FIXED ASSETS & DEPRECIATION (` in Lakhs)
1,433.12 1,473.47
Valued at Cost or Realisable Value, whichever is lower March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018
a. Raw Materials- Including Stock in Transit ` 434.97 lakhs (PY: ` 86.80 lakhs) 3,977.86 4,677.26
b. Work-in-progress 3,366.87 3,427.68
c. Finished Goods- Including Stock in Transit ` 169.73 lakhs (PY: ` Nil) 9,208.82 7,769.06
d. Stores, Spares & Packing 2,127.24 2,085.08
e. Stock-in-trade (goods acquired for trading) 288.57 288.57
f. Provision for obsolescence of non-moving stores (23.51) (14.63)
18,945.85 18,233.02
Note 5
INVESTMENTS
13,394.50 14,424.21
Note 7
CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
a. Margin Money Deposit in Banks against LCs & BGs 1,406.68 1,711.88
b. Unpaid Dividend Accounts 8.17 5.78
1,414.85 1,717.66
Note 9
CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS - OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS
1. Loans and Advances to Related Parties March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018
a. Advances against Services to interested concerns - 162.40
2. Others
a. Advances to Suppliers 668.83 2,099.46
b. Balances with Government Authorities 2,691.07 3,071.46
c. Prepaid Expenses 27.22 38.18
3,387.12 5,371.50
Note 11
EQUITY SHARE CAPITAL
1,500.00 1,500.00
Issued,Subscribed and Fully Paid-up Capital
At the beginning and close of the year
11,946,020 Equity Shares of ` 10/- par value each 1,194.60 1,194.60
1,194.60 1,194.60
Disclosures:
1. The Company has only one class of equity shares at a par value of ` 10. All the equity shares carry equal rights and obligations with
respect to dividend and voting rights.
2. Names of shareholders holding more than 5% of the Share capital and their shareholding.
EQUITY SHARES
A. Secured:
1. Term Loans:
From Banks 6,989.78 8,614.64
2. Long Term Maturities of Finance Lease Obligations:
a. From Banks 38.35 33.45
b. From NBFCs 81.59 45.00
B. Unsecured:
1. Loans and Advances from Related Parties:
Loans from Promoters (at amortised cost) 1,997.37 727.72
2. Business Loan from HDFC Bank 33.59 -
3. Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares
76,637,500 7% Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of ` 10/- par value each 7,663.75 7,663.75
16,804.43 17,084.56
As at 31.03.2019 As at 31.03.2018
Minimum lease payments outstanding
Within one year 48.89 -
Later than one year and not later than 5 years 65.18 -
Future interest outstanding lease payments
Within one year 7.43 -
Later than one year and not later than 5 years 3.91 -
Present value of minimum lease payments
Within one year 41.46 -
Later than one year and not later than 5 years 61.28 -
C. Business Loan:
The above unsecured business loan from HDFC bank, carries interest rate of 17.60% p.a. The loan is repayable in 36 monthly
equal installments and the last installment of loan is in the month of January 2022. The aggregate amount of installments
outstanding (including current maturities presented in note 17 below) as on March 31, 2019 is ` 47.86 Lakhs (March 31, 2018-
Nil). There are no overdue installments or interest payable.
Note 14
OTHER NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018
Other Long Term Liabilities - 75.00
- 75.00
Note 15
NON-CURRENT PROVISIONS
3,819.82 3,854.92
Note 18
CURRENT FINANCIAL LIABILITIES - BORROWINGS
1. Interest Income
a. Interest Income on bank and other deposits 138.56 129.04
b. Fair Value gain on Financial Instruments at amortised cost 63.44 57.86
2. Other Non-Operating Income
a. Insurance Claim Received 1.67 1.00
b. Profit on Sale on Assets 0.33 -
c. Net Gain on Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions - 641.40
d. Adjustment on account of Foreign Currency Translation Reserve withdrawal 0.44 -
e. Balances Written Back (Net) 32.30 5.92
f. Other Income 60.76 -
g. Fair value gain / (Loss) on Investments 10.30 (1.95)
307.80 833.27
Note 26
COST OF MATERIAL CONSUMED
Note 32
TAX EXPENSE
Note 33
Group:
VCL has three 100% wholly owned subsidiaries – Vishnu Barium Private Limited in India and two overseas subsidiaries – Vishnu Hong Kong
Limited and Vishnu South Africa Pty Limited.
Vishnu Hong Kong Limited, incorporated in Hong Kong, ceased functioning in March 2018 and a provision for the entire investment and
other receivables has been made in the books of the holding company-Vishnu Chemicals Limited has been in 2018-19. The closure of the
company was effected in 2018-19 as per the laws of Hong Kong and hence Vishnu Hong Kong Limited ceased to exist.
Vishnu South Africa Pty Limited was incorporated in 2017-18 in South Africa but is yet to commence operations. Though the incorporation
was carried out, no investment towards Share Capital was made in that company as the same was not required on incorporation as per
the laws of that country.
7 M/s. Vasantha Transport Corporation Entity in which Key Management Personnel are interested
8 K.M.S. Infrastructure Limited Entity in which Key Management Personnel are interested
9 Vishnu Life Sciences Limited Entity in which Key Management Personnel are interested
12 Vishnu Hong Kong Limited Wholly Owned Subsidiary (ceased operations and company wound up
Note 37
There is no change in Equity Share Capital of Vishnu Chemicals Limited during the year. The Public Shareholding as on March 31, 2019 is
25%.
Note 38
During the previous year the authorized share capital of the Vishnu Chemicals Limited (VCL) increased from ` 75,00,00,000/- divided into
1,50,00,000 Equity Shares of ` 10/- each and 6,00,00,000 Preference Shares of ` 10/- each to ` 95,00,00,000/- divided into 1,50,00,000
Equity Shares of ` 10/- each and 8,00,00,000 Preference Shares of ` 10/- each by alteration of Clause V of Memorandum of Association
the company vide shareholders postal ballot resolution dated 26th January, 2018.
Further during the previous year i.e. on 29th March, 2018, VCL issued and allotted 7,66,37,500 further 7% Cumulative Redeemable
Preference Shares (CRPS) of face value of ` 10/- each aggregating ` 76,63,75,000/- to the existing 7% Cumulative Redeemable Preference
Shareholders in lieu of their existing unredeemed 4,75,00,000 7% Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of face value of ` 10/- each
aggregating ` 47,50,00,000/- and the outstanding accumulated dividend thereon amounting to ` 29,13,75,000/- as on 31st March, 2017
pursuant to section 55(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made there under. Subsequently, the said allotment was ratified
by the Board of VCL on receipt of the order dated 13th April, 2018 from Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Bench at Hyderabad
(NCLT) under section 55(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and according to NCLT order dated 13th April, 2018 the existing 4,75,00,000 7%
Redeemable Preference Shares of ` 10/- each deemed to have been redeemed.
The paid-up share capital of VCL as on financial year ended 31st March, 2019 and financial year ended 31st March, 2018 is ` 88,58,35,200/-
divided into 1,19,46,020 Equity Shares of ` 10/- each and 7,66,37,500 Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of ` 10/- each.
Note 39
Employee Benefits:
The following are the details of contributions made during the year which are debited to Statement of Profit & Loss:
(` in Lakhs)
CIN: L85200TG1993PLC046359
Regd. Off: Plot No. C-23, Road No. 8, Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad – 500 033
Tel: 040-23396817, 23327723/ 29; Fax: 040-23314158
Web Site: www.vishnuchemicals.com; Email: vishnu@vishnuchemicals.com
ATTENDANCE SLIP
26 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 27th JUNE, 2019
th
Location Map of AGM Venue: Film Nagar Cultural Centre, Dr. D. Ramanaidu Building, Road No. 6, Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad,
Telangana – 500033.
Film Nagar
Cultural Center
CIN: L85200TG1993PLC046359
Regd. Off: Plot No. C-23, Road No. 8, Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad – 500 033
Tel: 040-23396817, 23327723/ 29; Fax: 040-23314158
Web Site: www.vishnuchemicals.com; Email: vishnu@vishnuchemicals.com
PROXY FORM
(Pursuant to Section 105(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 19(3) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014
DP ID*:
I/we, being the member(s) of holding __________shares of Vishnu Chemicals Limited, hereby appoint:
CIN: L85200TG1993PLC046359
Regd. Off: Plot No. C-23, Road No. 8, Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad – 500 033
Tel: 040-23396817, 23327723/ 29; Fax: 040-23314158
Web Site: www.vishnuchemicals.com; Email: vishnu@vishnuchemicals.com