Management Discussion and Analysis Report a. Industry Structure & Development Over the past few decades, the Indian Plastic Industry has grown rapidly and has been able to find application in both Industrial and household sector with innovation in specifications and design of varied products. This has provided an impetus to those in the industry to acquire technical expertise, achieve high quality standards and build capacities in various facets of industry. Polypropylene has a wide range of application in packaging, home products, consumer goods, automotive products, industrial products, textile yarns, fibers and fabrics. Polypropylene can be processed into a wide variety of end products by commonly used plastic processing techniques such as injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, combrssion molding and thermoforming. The company integrates the finest quality of raw materials using advanced technology and stringent quality control procedures at its unit. The company ensures getting new models and designs for its products with good quality at reasonable prices to cater to the requirements and brferences of its customers. Bio based plastics have experienced fast growth in the past decade due to the public concerns over the environment, climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels. This perspective provides an overview of the current global market of plastics, their material properties, technical substitution potential and future market. b. Opportunities The Indian Plastic Industry clearly has the potential to continue its fast growth. It is expanding at a phenomenal pace, with plastic being significantly used in innovating new applications in industries like food processing, packing, healthcare thereby increasing demand for plastic altogether. The industry has many growth opportunities owing to the wide applicability of Plastic / disposable products. The Demand for Companies Products has been constantly on an increase in the market. c. Threats, Risks & Concerns Investors should read the Risk Factors mentioned in this Information Memorandum. Over the next few years, competition in the industry is also expected to rise considerably, as a result of Global trends. To survive competition both polymer manufacturer and processors will need to adopt radically new methods and approaches to reduce costs, improve market and customer services and management performance. The international oil Prices have been constantly increasing leading to fluctuations in raw material prices. The threats/ risks for the industry relate to stiff competition throughout and lesser margins. The same can gradually overcome by the industry in view of the wide usage of the PP products and also growing of demand. d. Segment wise performance The segment wise performance is not applicable as the company has only one segment. e. Outlook The Company is expecting a growth rate as well as stabilization of production of PP Disposable wares and reaches optimum capacity utilization. The company is expecting high growth rate in this area. f. Discussion on financial performance with respect to operational performance During the year under review the company has achieved a turnover of 414.42 lakhs as against 427.76 lakhs in the brvious year.. During the year the production of PP Disposables was 256.025 MT as against 274.575 MT in the brvious year. During the Year the company earned Profit before tax of 5.24 lakhs as against a loss of 7.62 lakhs in the brvious year. g. Internal Control system and their adequacy The Company has an internal control system commensurate with the size and nature of its business. There is a proper and adequate system of internal controls to ensure that all activities are monitored and controlled against unauthorized use or disposition of assets. The Company ensures adherence to all internal control policies and procedures as well as compliance with all regulatory guidelines. The Audit Committee supervises the checks and controls exercised, and reports any suggestions or deviation on a continuing basis. The authority and responsibility of every employee is defined, thus, leaving no space for any deviations. h. Material developments in Human Resources/Industrial Relation front, including number of people employed The focus is on capability development, performance management and employee engagement. This is expected to improve cost competitiveness through greater levels of employee participation, commitment and involvement. The Company recognizes the importance and contribution of its employees to the growth and development of the Company. The Company continued to maintain cordial relations with employees and staff. The Company has around 50 employees on the rolls, as on 31st March 2015. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT Statements in Management Discussion and Analysis describing the Company' objectives, projections, estimates and expectation may be 'forward looking" within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results might differ materially from those exbrssed or implied in the statement. |