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Parry Agro Industries Limited Unlisted Shares

Annual Report: 2023

Year: 2023

Annual Report Summary

Parry Agro Industries Limited Annual Report 2022-2023 Summary:

Parry Agro is among the leading tea producers in India with estates in major tea-growing regions, including Sheikalmudi, Murugalli, Paralai, Iyerpadi, Attikunna, Carolyn, Deckiajuli and Rajajuli. They employ over 10,000 people in rural India and are committed to sustainability. Their estates and factories are certified under various standards to guarantee safe products. They have a dedicated, accredited R&D facility and pan-India market presence.

Corporate Information (as of the report date):

  • Board of Directors: M.M. Venkatachalam (Non-Executive Chairman), Ramesh K B Menon, T. Jayaraman, A. Sridhar, Sridharan Rangarajan, Sathia Jeeva Krishnan Chidambara.
  • Bankers: HDFC Bank Limited.
  • Auditors: Deloitte Haskins & Sells.
  • Registered Office: “Parry House”, 5th Floor, No. 43, Moore Street, Chennai - 600 001.

Directors’ Brief Profile: Provides background information on the directors, including their qualifications, experience, and other board memberships.

Ten Years Financial Highlights (In Lakhs): Provides a table of key financial data for the past ten fiscal years:

  • Sales: Shows a fluctuating trend with sales reported as 21,048.36 in 2023 and 20,083.53 in 2022.
  • Other Income: Increased to 1,326.76 in 2023 from 809.38 in 2022.
  • Profit / (Loss) before Depreciation: Increased to 224.85 in 2023 from (837.81) in 2022.
  • Profit / (Loss) before Tax: Increased to (324.93) in 2023 from (1,403.69) in 2022.
  • Profit / (Loss) after Tax: Increased to (355.11) in 2023 from (1,405.54) in 2022.
  • Paid-up share capital: remained constant at 375.68 from 2014 to 2023.
  • Reserves: fluctuating, reported as 7,275.29 in 2023 and 7,824.20 in 2022.
  • Fixed Assets: 5,233.12 in 2023 and 5,472.70 in 2022.

Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM):

  • The 13th AGM will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023, via video conferencing.
  • Ordinary business includes adoption of standalone and consolidated financial statements, and re-appointment of Mr. Sridharan Rangarajan as a Director.
  • Special business includes the appointment of Mr. Sathia Jeeva Krishnan Chidambara as an Independent Director.
  • Ratification of the remuneration of the Cost Auditor (A R Ramasubramania Raja & Co) of ₹1,32,000.
  • Notes and instructions are provided for accessing the AGM through VC and electronic voting means.
  • Details are provided on remote e-voting (commencing July 25, 2023 and ending July 27, 2023).
  • Registers and documents for inspection will be available electronically.

Statement Pursuant to Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013: Discusses the appointment of Mr. Sathia Jeeva Krishnan Chidambara as an Independent Director and the ratification of remuneration of the Cost Auditor. It confirms that Mr. Chidambara meets the criteria for independence and recommends his appointment. There are no director's or relative's memorandum of interest except for the cost auditor, AR Ramasubramania Raja & Co.

Details as required under Secretarial Standards: Provides information on the directors, including DIN, date of birth, date of appointment, shareholding, relationship with other directors, qualifications, number of meetings attended, directorships in other companies, and committee memberships.

Directors’ Report:

  • The company's total income was ₹22,375.12 lakhs, including other income of ₹764.86 lakhs.
  • The revenue from tea operation was at ₹21,610.26 lakhs.
  • Net Profit/ (Loss) after tax was at ₹(355.11) lakhs.
  • No dividend is recommended for the financial year ended March 31, 2023.
  • Ramesh Rajah retired from the office of independent directorship. The board places on record its deep appreciation for contributions made by him.
  • Sridharan Rangarajan retires by rotation and offers himself for re-appointment.
  • Sathia Jeeva Krishnan Chidambara was appointed as an Additional (Independent) Director.
  • The Board met 5 times during the financial year.
  • The Company has a Risk Management policy.
  • The Company remains committed to ensuring an effective internal control environment.
  • The Audit Committee consists of Mr. Ramesh Rajah, Mr. T. Jayaraman, Mr. Ramesh K B Menon, Mr. Sathia Jeeva Krishnan Chidambara.
  • The Nomination and Remuneration Committee consists of Mr. T. Jayaraman, Mr. Ramesh Rajah, Mr. M M Venkatachalam, Mr. Ramesh K B Menon, Mr. Sathia Jeeva Krishnan Chidambara.
  • The Stakeholders Relationship Committee consists of Mr. M M Venkatachalam, Mr. Ramesh Rajah, Mr. Ramesh K B Menon, Mr. Sathia Jeeva Krishnan Chidambara.
  • Since the CSR expense didn't exceed Fifty Lakhs, Corporate Social Responsibility requirements weren't applicable.
  • Deloitte Haskins & Sells were appointed as the Statutory Auditors.
  • PK F Sridhar & Santhanam LLP were appointed as Internal Auditors.
  • AR Ramasubramania Raja & Co., were appointed as the Cost Auditors, and seeking member ratification for their remuneration of Rs. 1,32,000/-.
  • The company Mayura, Iyerpadi, Paralai, Attikunna & Carolyn factories have been certified with ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Safety Management Standards).

Form AOC.2: Details of contracts or arrangements with related parties are reported as NIL.

Format for The Annual Report on CSR Activities:

  • The company is dedicated to the cause of empowering people, educating them and in improving their quality of life.
  • Not Applicable as the CSR Expenditure is below Rupees Fifty Lakhs

Annexure to the Directors' Report:

  • Provides details on energy conservation, technology absorption, and foreign exchange earnings and outgo.
  • Lists various energy conservation initiatives at different factory locations.
  • Details ongoing research and development activities.
  • ISO certifications held at factories.

Independent Auditor's Report: The report expresses an unmodified opinion on the standalone financial statements. It details the responsibilities of management and the auditor, and compliance with accounting standards.

Annexure “A” to the Independent Auditor's Report: Focuses on internal financial controls with reference to the standalone financial statements.

Annexure “B” to the Independent Auditor's Report: Lists details related to property, plant, and equipment; inventories; loans; deposits; and statutory dues.

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