Annual Report Summary
Annual Report 2022-2023 for Amol Minechem Limited (formerly known as Amol Dicalite Limited)
Company Overview:
Amol Minechem Limited, formerly known as Amol Dicalite Limited, is the largest producer of Perlite-based products in India. The company manufactures and supplies high-quality Perlite-based products to both domestic and international markets, catering to diverse industries through various applications.
Key Personnel:
- Shreyas C. Sheth: Chairman & Managing Director
- Priti S. Sheth: Director
- Naishadh I. Parikh: Independent Director, Chairman of Stakeholders Relationship Committee
- Statutory Auditors: M/s. B. R. Shah & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad.
Financial Performance (Year Ended March 31, 2023):
- Sales, operating and other income has been INR 5,966.03 Lakhs compared to INR 4,533.83 Lakhs of last year
- Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation and Tax Adjustment (EBIDTA): INR 1,194.99 Lakhs (previous year: INR 610.16 Lakhs)
- Earnings for the year: INR 1,226.66 Lakhs (previous year: INR 271.33 Lakhs)
- Total Comprehensive income for the year: INR 1,218.65 Lakhs (previous year: INR 260.82 Lakhs)
Subsidiary Financial Performance:
- Amol Cryogenic Insulation (USA) Inc.:
- Total Income: $2,82,628 (for the year ended 31st December, 2022)
- Profit Before Tax: $83,380 (for the year ended 31st December, 2022)
- Amol Cryogenic Insulation Ltd. (UAE):
- Total Income: NIL (for the year ended 31st March, 2023)
- Loss Before Tax: $(7,497) (for the year ended 31st March, 2023)
Share Capital:
- Authorized Share Capital: INR 13,00,00,000 (30,00,000 Equity Shares of ₹10/- each and 10,00,000 4% Redeemable Non – Cumulative Preference Shares of ₹100/- each)
- Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital: INR 81,91,350 (8,19,135 Equity Shares of ₹10/- each)
Dividend:
- The directors recommended a dividend of INR 2.50 per share (25%) for the financial year ended March 31, 2023.
Risk Management & Internal Control:
- The Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy for systematic risk control.
- The company has an Internal Control System commensurate with its size and complexity, with regular Internal Audit Reports placed before the Audit Committee.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
- The Company constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee on May 30, 2019.
- CSR Committee Composition: Naisadh I Parikh (Chairman), Shreyas Sheth (Member), Priti Sheth (Member).
- The Company spent INR 13.10 Lakhs towards CSR activities. The CSR policy and projects are available on the website.
Related Party Transactions:
- Particulars of contracts with related parties are provided in "Annexure – C” in Form AOC – 2. All related party transactions are presented to the Audit Committee and Board for approval.
Other Key Highlights:
- Five Board Meetings were held during the financial year 2022-23.
- Mr. Naishadh I. Parikh, an Independent Director, has met the independence criteria as per Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
- M/s. B. R. Shah & Associates were re-appointed as Statutory Auditors for a consecutive term of five years.
- There were no qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks, or disclaimers by the Statutory Auditors in their Audit Report.
- The company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace.
Auditor's Report:
- The Independent Auditors' Report confirms that the standalone and consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the company's affairs, in conformity with accounting principles.
- The report also includes a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of 'the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2020'.
- The auditors have expressed an unmodified opinion and have also reported on the adequacy of the internal financial controls and their operating effectiveness.
- A matter of emphasis highlights concerns about the company's investment in Amol Cryogenic Insulations (USA) Inc.
Appendices:
The report includes several annexures detailing CSR activities, financial statements of subsidiaries, details of loans, guarantees, investments, related party transactions and other statutory disclosures.