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Lypsa Gems & Jewellery Ltd.
BSE Code 534532
ISIN Demat INE142K01011
Book Value (Rs) 10.80
NSE Code LYPSAGEMS
Dividend Yield % 0.00
Market Cap(Rs Mn) 191.65
TTM PE(x) 0.00
TTM EPS(Rs) -0.02
Face Value (Rs) 10  
March 2015

DIRECTORS' REPORT

To,

The Members,

Lypsa Gems & Jewellery Ltd

The Directors' present the Annual report on the business and operations of your Company for the year 2014-2015.

Your Directors feel pleasure to declare profit after tax of 1789.20 Lacs which was made possible through better production planning and customer relations. Directors are exploring various other opportunities to further improve the working results during the current year.

DIRECTORS:

a) Mr. Jeeyan Dipankumar Patwa (DIN 02579469), Directors of the Company are liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for re­appointment.

Mrs. Sonal Dipen Patwa was appointed as an Additional Director on 26th March, 2015 during the year under review.

The Company has appointed Mr. Manish Jaysukhlal Janani as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Mr. Jeeyan Dipan Patwa as Chief Financial Officer of the Company w.e.f. 10/06/2015.

The Company has formulated a policy on directors appointment & remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes independence of director & other matters as provided under section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 & such policy is annexed with the Director Report.

The details of familiarization programme for Independent Directors have been disclosed on website of the Company.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies act 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, evaluation of every Directors performance was done by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The performance evaluation of the Non - Independent Directors and the Board as a whole, committees thereof and the chair person of the company was carried out by the Independent Directors. Evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board of Directors, excluding the Directors being evaluated. A structured questionnaire was prepared after circulating the draft norms, covering various aspects of the evaluation such as adequacy of the size and composition of the Board and Committee thereof with regard to skill, experience, independence, diversity, attendance and adequacy of time given by the directors to discharge their duties, Corporate Governance practices etc. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.

The following policies of the company are attached herewith and marked as Annexure A, Annexure B and Annexure C.

Policy on appointment of Directors and Senior Management (Annexure A) Policy on Remuneration to Directors' (Annexure B)

Policy on Remuneration of Key Managerial Personnel and Employees (Annexure C)

b) Declaration by an Independent Director(s) and reappointment, if any

All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.

c) Formal Annual Evaluation

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.

d) Remuneration Policy

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. The Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report.

e) Number of Meetings of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee

A calendar of Meetings is prepared and circulated in advance to the Directors.

During the year Eleven Board Meetings and one Independent Directors' meeting and four Audit Committee Meetings were convened and held. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.

DIVIDEND:

The Board of Directors has recommend 3.5% dividend i.e. Rs. 0.35 per share on 2,10,60,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each for the year ended 31-03-2015. The dividend will entail an outflow of Rs. 88,45,200.00 (Including dividend distribution tax of Rs. 14,74,200.00). The payment of dividend is subject to the approval of the Members at the ensuing General Meeting of the Company and Record Date for this purpose 25th September, 2015 to 26th September, 2015 and no interim dividend was paid during the year.

NATURE OF BUSINESS

The Company is engaged in the business of trading, import, export, making and polishing activities of diamonds, gems and other precious stones.

There was no change in the nature of the business of the Company during the year under review.

REPORT ON PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL POSITION OF SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES

The Company has 100% foreign subsidiary named Lypsa Gems and Jewellery DMCC incorporated in U.A.E. The company has earned a net profit of Rs. 14,35,28,525/- (P.Y. Rs. 6,30,39,333/-)

TRANSFER TO RESERVES

Out of the profits available for appropriation, no amount has been transferred to the General Reserve and the balance amount of Rs. 3098.06 lacs has been carried forward to profit & loss account.

SHARE CAPITAL

The paid up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2015 was Rs. 21.06 Crores.

The Company has allotted 70,20,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each on 01/10/2014 through Bonus issue in proportion of 1 (One) Equity Share for every 2 (Two )equity shares held by such persons on the Record Date during the year under review.

A) Issue of equity shares with differential rights:

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares with differential voting rights.

B) Issue of sweat equity shares

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any sweat equity shares.

C) Issue of employee stock options

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any sweat equity shares.

D) Provision of money by company for purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees

The Company has no scheme of provision of money for purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees. Hence the details under rule 16 (4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 are not required to be disclosed.

FINANCE

The Company has repaid the installments of Term Loans amounting to Rs. 35.50 Lacs during the current year.

The Company has also made fresh borrowings of Rs. 50.00 Lacs for funding capital expenditure and other requirements.

FIXED DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted or renewed any deposits during the year. There are no outstanding and overdue deposits as at 31st March, 2015.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186

Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Every year 5th June is observed as the World Environment Day around the world and is of immense importance for the Lypsa Group. In the year 2014-15, one specific area was related to our work. Sustainability is a complex concept incorporating a wide range of social, environmental and economic issues. We recognize the holistic nature of a sustainable approach. As such, this commitment is as much about our Trading and Manufacturing of diamonds and business operations as it is about our people, the communities where we work, our suppliers and partners and the clients we work with. This is our commitment to manage our activities, business processes and supply chain safely and in ways that minimize adverse environmental and social impacts.

This is a commitment to safeguard the health and safety of our employees and neighbors', to support the local economy and to treat our staff fairly. It is about creating wealth for all our stakeholders, embracing diversity, minimizing resource consumption and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.

However, we recognize that we will have to be innovative and draw on our key strength - our motivated staff - in order to deliver the lasting positive outcomes that are at the core of our commitment to sustainability.

BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company has laid down a Risk Management Policy and identified threat of such events which if occurs will adversely affect either / or, value to shareholders, ability of company to achieve objectives, ability to implement business strategies, the manner in which the company operates and reputation as "Risks". Further such Risks are categorized in to Strategic Risks, Operating Risks & Regulatory Risks. A detailed exercise is carried out to identify, evaluate, manage and monitoring all the three types of risks.

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY

The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. During the year under review, the company retained external audit firm to review its existing internal control system with a view of tighten the same and introduce system of self certification by all the process owners to ensure that internal controls over all the key business processes are operative. The scope and authority of the Internal Audit (IA) function is defined in the Internal Audit Charter.

The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of the Company and its subsidiaries. Based on the report of internal audit function, process owners undertake corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.

VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Company has a vigil mechanism named Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instances of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The details of the Whistle Blower Policy is explained in the Corporate Governance Report and also posted on the website of the Company.

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the following statements in terms of Section 134(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013:

a. that in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2015, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;

b. that such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and judgment and estimates have been made that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2015 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;

c. that proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

d. that the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis

e. that proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively;

f. that systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating effectively.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

There is no transaction with Related Party which requires disclosure under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. The policy on materiality of related party transactions and also on dealing with related party transactions as approved by the Board may be accessed on the Company website.

SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS

There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.

AUDITORS

A. Statutory Auditors

The Company's Auditors, M/s. Doshi Maru & Associates, Mumbai who retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company are eligible for reappointment. They have confirmed their eligibility under Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder for reappointment as Auditors of the Company. As required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the auditors have also confirmed that they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

B. Secretarial Audit

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed CS Rupal Patel, Practicing Company Secretary, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as "Annexure -D".

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

Your Company is committed to the tenets of good Corporate Governance and has taken adequate steps to ensure that the requirements of Corporate Governance as laid down in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are complied with.

As per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, the Corporate Governance Report, Management Discussion and Analysis and the Auditor's Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance are attached separately and form part of the Annual Report.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE:

The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule, 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as "Annexure-E".

EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN

The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as "Annexure-F".

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

None of the employees of the Company is in receipt of remuneration prescribed under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975. Thus furnishing of particulars under the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules 1975 does not arise.

DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

A copy of audited financial statements of the said Companies will be made available to the members of the Company, seeking such information at any point of time. A cash flow statement for the year 2014­2015 is attached to the Balance Sheet. Pursuant to the legislation 'Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013' introduced by the Government of India, the Company has a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at workplace. There was no case reported during the year under review under the said policy.

PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2015 have been disclosed as per Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Yours Directors take this opportunity to thank the Financial Institutions, Banks, Business Associates, Central and State Government authorities, Regulatory authorities, Stock Exchanges and all the various stakeholders for their continued co-operation and support to the Company and look forward to their continued support in future.

We very warmly thank all of our employees for their contribution to your Company's performance. We applaud them for their superior levels of competence, dedication and commitment to your Company.

For Lypsa Gems & Jewellery Ltd

SD/-(Dipan Patwa) Chairman (DIN: 2579405)

SD/- (Jeeyan Patwa) Director  (DIN: 02579469)

(Manish Janani) Managing Director (DIN: 02579381)

Date: 28/08/2015

Place: Navsari