Annual Report Summary
Bagrrys India Private Limited's Annual Report for 2020-2021 includes the Director's Report and Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021.
Company Overview:
Bagrrys India Private Limited (formerly known as Bagrrys India Limited), established in 1986, is a private limited company and a leading brand in health foods and breakfast cereals. It operates manufacturing units in Baddi, Newai, and Ghaziabad and also outsources some production. The company also has Quick Service Restaurants. The company changed from "Bagrrys India Limited" to "Bagrrys India Private Limited" effective April 13th, 2020.
Financial Performance:
- Revenue: Decreased from Rs. 15,515.54 Lakhs to Rs. 14,021.49 Lakhs year-over-year. Other income also decreased from Rs. 98.29 Lakhs to Rs. 91.91 Lakhs.
- Profit After Tax: Rs. 2152.17 Lakhs compared to the previous year's profit of Rs. 1,110.51 Lakhs.
- Total Revenue: 14,113.40 Lakhs
- Total Expenses: 1,119,419.691 Lakhs
- Profit Before Tax: 291,920,225.
Key Financial Ratios/Figures (as of March 31, 2021):
- Authorized Share Capital: Rs. 4,00,00,000
- Paid-up Share Capital: Rs. 76,96,090
- Reserves and Surplus: Rs. 545,657,901
- Long-Term Borrowings: Rs. 4,148,148
- Total Assets: Rs. 805,456,625
- Earnings per share: Rs. 279.64.
Operational Highlights:
- The company is taking steps to introduce new products and variants and has added products from third-party manufacturers.
- The company has expanded its export areas, exporting to countries including Sri Lanka.
- Focus remains on health products, but increased competition is impacting margins.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) Scheme:
- The company received grant-in-aid from MoFPI for expansion of its manufacturing unit in Himachal Pradesh.
- First installment of Rs. 1,44,50,000 was fully utilized.
- The project completion was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic but is expected to be completed within the current financial year.
COVID-19 Impact & Response:
- The company experienced a collapse in activities following the nationwide lockdown.
- Actions were taken to mitigate risks, maintain business continuity, and adapt to changing restrictions.
- Technology-aided interventions were implemented and support was provided to workers.
Corporate Governance & Compliance:
- Board Meetings: Six board meetings were convened during the financial year.
- Secretarial Standards: Applicable secretarial standards were followed.
- Audit Committee: Dissolved due to the company's change to a private company. One meeting was held to approve the dissolution.
- Nomination and Remuneration Committee: Dissolved due to the company's change to a private company. One meeting was held to approve the dissolution.
- Statutory Auditors: M/s. S S Kothari Mehta & Co. were appointed as Statutory Auditors for a second term of 5 consecutive years i.e. till the Financial Year 2023-2024.
- Loans, Guarantees, Investments: The company has given loans and made investments as per the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
- Related Party Transactions: Transactions with related parties were conducted on an arm's length basis.
- Reserves: Rs. 26,10,470 relating to revaluation reserves was transferred to the general reserves.
- Dividend: No dividend was declared for the current financial year to conserve profits.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
- The company focuses on promoting health care, disaster relief, and education.
- CSR activities included donations to Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Asiad Village Society and participation in the Feeding India 'COVID-19 relief Campaign'.
- Rs. 43,00,000 was contributed to Swami Vivekananad Health Mission Society.
- Rs. 10,00,000 was contributed to the Charitable Trust Bhaorao Deoras Seva Nyas.
- CSR amount spent: Rs 67,80,334
- The report also details the expenses incurred on CSR projects.
Risk Management:
- The company has a Risk Management Policy that encompasses practices relating to the identification, analysis, evaluation, treatment, mitigation, and monitoring of risks.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
- The board consists of three directors: Mr. Sushil Kumar Chetani, Mr. Laxmi Narayan Sain, and Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma.
- Mr. Hemant Sharma resigned from the office of Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company effective from 10th April, 2020.
Other Key Points:
- The company has put in place adequate Internal Financial Controls.
- The maintenance of cost records is not applicable to the company.
- The company installed Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps in Baddi Unit.
- The legal status of the Company has changed from Bagrrys India Limited to Bagrrys India Private Limited vide fresh certificate of incorporation on dated 13th April, 2020.
- The Board recommends the re-appointment of Mr. Aditya Bagri, Vice President (Marketing) and Ms. Savita Bagri, Strategic Head of the Company. These re-appointments and their related remuneration are subject to member approval.
Annexures:
The report includes several annexures providing detailed information on:
- Contracts/Arrangements with Related Parties (Form AOC-2)
- Annual Report on CSR Activities
- Particulars of Employees and Related Disclosures
- Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
- Independent Auditors’ Report
- Report on the Internal Financial Controls