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Directors Report of Informed Technologies India Ltd.

Mar 31, 2015

To the members,

The Directors have pleasure in presenting their Fifty Seventh Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements of your Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2015. The Management Discussion and Analysis is also included in this Report.

Financial Highlights

The performance of your Company for the financial year under review is summarized below:

(Rs. in Lakhs) Particulars 2014-2015 2013-2014

Revenue from Operations & Other Income 423.42 381.39

Profit before exceptional and extraordinary items and tax 142.83 137.40

Less: Exceptional Items - -

Profit before extraordinary items and tax 142.83 137.40

Less: Extraordinary items - -

Profit before Tax 142.83 137.40

Less: Tax expense (Net) 40.00 38.00

Profit for the period 102.83 99.40

Proposed Dividend (including Dividend Distribution Tax) 50.18 48.78

Dividend and Reserves

The Directors are pleased to recommend dividend of Rs.1/- per equity share (10%) of the face value of Rs. 10/- each for the financial year ended 31st March, 2015. During the year under review, no amount was required to be transferred to General Reserve.

Share capital

During the year, the Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights nor has granted any stock options or sweat equity. There was no provision made by the company for purchase of its own shares by employee or by trustee. As on March 31, 2015, none of the Directors of the Company hold instruments convertible into equity shares of the Company.

During the year, there was no change in the Share Capital of the Company. As on March 31, 2015, the issued, subscribed and paid up share capital of your Company stood at Rs.41, 691,000/-, comprising 4,169,100 Equity shares of Rs.10/- each.

Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

During the year, Mr. Arnold John Allen has resigned as a director of the Company with effect from January 29, 2015. During his tenure he has greatly contributed to the performance of the Company by his vast knowledge and experience. The Board places on record its appreciation of the invaluable contribution and guidance provided by him.

During the year, The Company appointed Mr. Nimis Sheth and Mr. Ajay Kumar Swarup as independent Director of the Company with effect from September 15, 2014.

Mr. Gautam Khandelwal retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re- appointment.

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149 and 161 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors had appointed Mrs. Suelve Gautam Khandelwal (Executive Director) as an Additional Director of the Company, with effect from April 01, 2015. In accordance with the provisions of the aforesaid section, Mrs. Suelve Gautam Khandelwal holds office up-to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company. Appropriate resolutions seeking the consent of the Members of the Company for appointment of Mrs. Suelve Gautam Khandelwal as Whole Time Director designated as "Executive Director" forms part of the Notice convening the 57th Annual General Meeting. Mrs. Suelve Gautam Khandelwal is spouse of Mr. Gautam Khandelwal, Chairman of the Company.

During the year, the Company has appointed following persons as Key Managerial personnel:

Sr. No. Name of the person Designation Date of Appointment

1. Mrs. Suelve Khandelwal Executive Director 01.04.2015

2. Mr. Nilesh Mohite Manager 15.09.2014

3. Mrs. Roshan D'Souza Chief Financial Officer 30.09.2014

4. Ms. Reena Yadav Company Secretary 13.08.2014

Details of Board meetings

During the year, the Board of Directors met 6 times, details of which are provided in the Corporate Governance report.

Committees of the Board

The details of the various committees of the board and their composition as on March 31, 2015 are as under:

Name of Director(s) Audit Stakeholder Nomination & Risk Committee Relationship Remuneration Manage ment Committee Committee Commi ttee

Mr. Nimis Savailal Seth Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman

Mr. Gautam P. Khandelwal Member Member Member Member

Mr. Ajay Kumar Swarup Member Member Member -

Declaration by Independent Directors (IDs)

The Company has received declaration from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Nomination & Remuneration Policy

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Key Management Personnel and Senior Management and their remuneration. The details of the policy have been provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The details of the same is available on the Company's website at http://informed-tech.com/investors/corporate-governance/

Board Evaluation

The Board evaluated the effectiveness of its functioning and that of the Committees and of individual directors by seeking their inputs on various aspects of Board/Committee Governance.

The aspects covered in the evaluation included the contribution to and monitoring of corporate governance practices, participation in the long-term strategic planning and the fulfillment of Directors' obligations and fiduciary responsibilities, including but not limited to, active participation at the Board and Committee meetings.

The Chairman of the Board had one-on-one meetings with the Independent Directors and the Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee had one-on-one meetings with the Executive and Non-Executive Directors. These meetings were intended to obtain Directors' inputs on effectiveness of Board/Committee processes.

The Board considered and discussed the inputs received from the Directors.

Further, the Independent Directors at their meeting, reviewed the performance of Board, Chairman of the Board and of Non- Executive Directors.

Significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals

There were no significant material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals which may impact the going concern status and company's operations.

Internal financial controls

The details in respect of internal financial control and their advocacy are included in the management discussion and analysis which forms part of this Annual Report.

Deposits

During the year, your Company has not accepted any deposits under the provisions of Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under.

Subsidiary/Joint Ventures/Associate Companies

The company does not have any Subsidiary/Joint Ventures/Associate Companies.

Loans, guarantees or investments

Loans, guarantees and investments covered under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 form part of the notes to the financial statements provided in this Annual Report.

Management Discussion and Analysis

a) Industry Review and future outlook:

Information Technology Business in India is expected to grow as our honorable Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi has started 'Digital india' project to give IT a secured position inside & outside India.

The Indian IT industry has now matured and is internationally recognized for its technical skills & trained manpower. The need for greater transparency in governance of companies in international financial markets is continuing to drive businesses in which the Company is associated as a service provider. The Indian companies are now emphasizing on improving technology and offering higher value added services. The Company is actively looking for expansion opportunities in the sector in order to drive growth in the Company.

b) Business Review & Development and Overview of Financial Performance & Operations:

Your Company is operating as IT enabled service provider and is a leading content provider to the securities and financial research industry. Company's Data Management techniques enable organizations to leverage their operations and help them reduce cost and turnaround time.

Your Company has also developed insight into the market segment of financial content and has developed relationships with its customers, which are well known and respected American Corporations .Further the strengthening of the US dollar has benefitted your company in terms of actual revenue realizations. However during the year, the total revenue from operational activities has decreased marginally to Rs. 249.10 Lacs as compared to Rs. 258.53 Lacs in previous year. The total income of the Company has increased to Rs.423.42 Lacs compared to Rs. 381.39 Lacs in previous year.

c) Internal Control Systems:

The Company has adequate internal control systems in place with reference to the financial statements. The Audit Committee of the Board periodically reviews the internal control systems with the management, Internal Auditors and Statutory Auditors and the adequacy of internal audit function, significant internal audit findings and follow-ups thereon.

The Company has also implemented Quality Management System (QMS) and has got itself registered under ISO 9001:2008 Standard.

d) Risks, Concerns & Threats:

The Company has a risk management committee, which meets frequently to take the stock of all the impending and immediate threats to the business and takes necessary steps for positioning of the Company to meet the same in time. Any major threats affecting the Company in general and business environment indirectly affecting the functioning of the Company are discussed with the Board from time to time.

Statutory Auditors, their Report and Notes to Financial Statements

M/s. M.V. Ghelani & Co.,, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Registration No. 119077W) were re-appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office from the conclusion of the 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 15, 2014 until the conclusion of the third consecutive AGM of the Company to be held in the year 2017 (subject to ratification of their appointment by the Members at every AGM held after the AGM held on September 15, 2014).

As required under the provisions of section 139(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has received a written consent from M/s. M.V. Ghelani & Co., Chartered Accountants in respect to their appointment and a Certificate, to the effect that their appointment, if made, would be in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder and that they satisfy the criteria provided in section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013.

The Board has recommended to ratify the re-appointment of M/s. M.V. Ghelani & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, as the Auditors to hold office from the conclusion of the ensuing 57th Annual General Meeting (AGM) till the conclusion of the next AGM.

The Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.

Secretarial Auditor

In terms of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made there under, M/s. DSM & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary (Certificate of Practice Number : 9394) have been appointed Secretarial Auditors of the Company. The report of the Secretarial Auditor is enclosed as Annexure I to this report. The report is self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.

Related Party Transactions

There have been no materially significant related party transactions between the Company and the Directors, the management, the key managerial personnel or their relatives except for those disclosed in the financial statements.

Accordingly, particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in Section 188(1) along with the justification for entering into such contract or arrangement in Form AOC-2 does not form part of the report.

The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company's website and can be accessed at the Web link: http://informed-tech.com/investors/corporate-governance/

Extract of the Annual Return

Pursuant to the provisions of section 92(3) of Companies Act, 2013, the extract of the annual return in Form No. MGT – 9 is enclosed with the report as Annexure II.

Disclosures pursuant to The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014

A) Details of the ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median employee's remuneration and other details as required pursuant to Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:

Sr. Name of Director/ Remuneration % increase in Ratio of Comparison of No. KMP and Designation of Director/ KMP Remuneration remuner ation the Remuneration for financial in the financial of each Director/ of the KMP year 2014-15 year 2014-15 to median against the (Rs. In Lacs) remunera tion of perfor mance of employees the Company

1. Mr. Gautam Khandelwal NIL Not Applicable ** Not Applicable Chairman and Non Executive Director

2. Mr. Arnold John Allen NIL Not Applicable ** Not Applicable *Non- Executive Director

3. Mr. Nimis Sheth NIL Not Applicable ** Not Applicable Independent Director

4. Mr. Ajay Kumar Swarup NIL Not Applicable ** Not Applicable Independent Director

5. Mr. Nilesh Mohite*** 4.33 Not Applicable Not Applicable Manager PAT increased by 3.45%

6. Mrs. Roshan Dsouza*** 2.50 Not Applicable Not Applicable during the Chief Financial Officer financial year

7. Ms. Reena Yadav*** 2.39 Not Applicable Not Applicable 2014-15. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer

* Mr. Arnold John Allen has resigned on January 29, 2015

** The Company has not paid any remuneration to any directors of the company, as such it is not comparable. Further no sitting fees has been paid to any directors during the year.

*** As Mr. Nilesh Mohite, Mrs. Roshan D'souza and Ms. Reena Yadav were appointed as a KMP only for a part of the financial year 2014-15 i.e. w.e.f. 15.09.2015, 30.09.2015 and 13.08.015 respectively, thus said information is not comparable.

Notes:

i. Percentage Increase in Median remuneration of employees during the financial year 2014-2015: Around 13.00 %

ii. Number of Permanent Employees as on March 31, 2015: 23

iii. The explanation on the relationship between average increase in remuneration and the Company performance -

The criteria for increase in the remuneration, amongst other things, is also related to the individual performance, the Company's performance and such other factors. The average increase in the remuneration of the employees during the F.Y 2014-15 was around 10.31%, wherein the company's performance increased by 11.02% on total revenue.

iv. (a) Variations in the Market capitalization of the Company: As on March 31, 2015- Rs. 10.01 cr As on March 31, 2014 - Rs. 6.57 cr

(b) price earnings ratio as at the closing date of the current financial year and previous financial year. As on March 31, 2015- 2.467

As on March 31, 2014 - 2.384

(c) percentage increase or decrease in the market quotations of the shares of the Company in comparison to the rate at which the Company came out with the last public offer: The Company has not made any public issue in last 15 years.

v. Average percentile increase already made in the salaries of employees other than the managerial personnel in the last financial year and its comparison with the percentile increase in the managerial remuneration and justification thereof and exceptional circumstances for increase in the managerial remuneration if any:

a) The average percentage increase made in the salaries of total employees other than the Key Managerial Personnel for F.Y.2015 is around 10.36%.

b) Average increase in the Remuneration of the Key Managerial Personnel: Please refer above given table.

vi. The key parameters for any variable component of remuneration availed by the directors: Not Applicable.

vii. The ratio of the remuneration of the highest paid director to that of the employees who are not directors but receive remuneration in excess of the highest paid director during the year: Not applicable

viii. Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the Company: Yes.

B) Details of every employee of the Company as required pursuant to rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:

During the year under consideration, none of the employees of the company were in receipt of remuneration in excess of limits prescribed under clause 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 hence particulars as required under 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are not given.

Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo

A. Conservation of Energy: Not Applicable

B. Technology Absorption:

a. Research and Development (R & D):

The Company has not undertaken any R&D activity in the current year.

b. Technology Absorption, Adaptation and Innovation:

The Company has not imported any technology during the year.

C. Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo:

During the year, the foreign Exchange outgo was Rs. 34.53 Lakhs (Previous year – Rs. 24.11 Lakhs). The Foreign exchange earning was Rs. 249.10 Lakhs (Previous year Rs. 258.53 Lakhs).

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Since the CSR norms are not applicable to the Company hence, the disclosures as per Rule 9 of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is not required to be made.

Vigil Mechanism and Whistle Blower Policy

The company has adopted a Vigil Mechanism and Whistle Blower Policy to provide a mechanism for the directors and employees to report genuine concerns about any unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violations of the company's code of conduct. The provisions of this policy are in line with the provisions of Section 177 (9) of the Act. The policy can be accessed on the company's website at following link http://informed-tech.com/investors/corporate-governance/

Disclosure under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

The Company has in place an Anti Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy.

The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off during the year 2014-2015.

Sr. No. No. of Complaint received No. of Complaints disposed off

1 Nil N.A.

Risk Management

In terms of the requirement of the Act, the Company has developed and implemented the Risk Management system whereby a Risk Management Committee has been constituted to manage, monitor and report on the principal risks and uncertainties that can impact the ability to achieve the Company's strategic objectives. The Committee periodically submits its Report to the Board on various issues along with its recommendations and comments for Board's review and necessary action.

Material Changes

There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the company, which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the company to which this report relates and the date of the report except as otherwise mentioned in this director report, if any.

There had been no changes in the nature of company's business. To the best of information and assessment there has been no material changes occurred during the financial year generally in the classes of business in which the company has an interest except as otherwise mentioned in this director report, if any.

Directors' Responsibility Statement

Pursuant to Section 134 (3) (c) and 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:

i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and that there are no material departures;

ii) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that year;

iii) they have taken proper and sufficient care to the best of their knowledge and ability, for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

iv) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;

v) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively;

vi) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems.

Corporate Governance

As per SEBI circular dated September 15, 2014 (Circular No.- CIR/CFD/POLICY CELL/7/2014) Compliance with the Provisions of revised Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is not mandatory to your Company w.e.f. October 01, 2014 but as the Corporate Governance was applicable to your company till September 30, 2014, as such board had decided to submit the corporate governance report and certificates as required for the financial year 2014-2015 as Annexure III to the Directors' Report.

Acknowledgements

Your Board of Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the whole-hearted co-operation received by the Company from the Shareholders, various Government departments, Business Associates, Company's Bankers and all the employees during the year.

For and on behalf of the Board Gautam Khandelwal

Place: Mumbai Chairman

Date: May 28, 2015 DIN NO. (00270717)


Mar 31, 2014

To the members,

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Fifty-Sixth Annual Report together with the Audited Statements of Accounts of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2014.

Financial Results

The performance of your Company for the financial year under review is summarized below:

(Rsin Lakhs) Particulars 2013-2014 2012-13

Revenue from Operations & Other Income 381.39 399.05

Profit before exceptional and extraordinary items and tax 137.40 205.20

Less: Exceptional Items - -

Profit before extraordinary items and tax 137.40 205.20

Less: Extraordinary items - -

Profit before Tax 137.40 205.20

Less: Tax expense (Net) 38.00 53.45

Profit for the period 99.40 151.75

Proposed Dividend (including Dividend Distribution Tax) 48.78 48.45

Dividend

The Directors are pleased to recommend dividend of RS.1/- per equity share (10%) of the face value of Rs. 10/- for the year ended 31st March, 2014. The dividend, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting to be held on September 15, 2014 will be paid to the shareholders whose names appear in the Company''s Register of Members as on book closure dates.

Directors

Mrs. Suelve Gautam Khandelwal has resigned as an Executive Director from the Board of the Company with effect from March 15, 2014. During her tenure as Executive Director, she has greatly contributed to the performance of the Company by her vast knowledge and experience.

Mr. Arnold John Allen (DIN 01043112) retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment. The Board recommends to the Members his appointment as a Director.

As per the provision of Section 149 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, Mr. Ajay Kumar Swarup and Mr. Nimis Sheth are proposed to be appointed as Independent Directors of the Company for a period of five years commencing from September 15, 2014.

Your approval for their appointments as Directors has been sought in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting of the Company.

Subsidiary company and Consolidated Statement

The company does not have any subsidiary company.

Auditors

M/s. M. V. Ghelani & Co., Chartered Accountants, who are the statutory auditors of the Company, hold office till the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment. Pursuant to the provisions of section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder, it is proposed to appoint M/s. M. V. Ghelani & Co., Chartered Accountants as statutory auditors of the Company to hold office from the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the third consecutive Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2017, subject to ratification of their appointment by the members at every Annual General Meeting.

The Company has received letter from them to the effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the prescribed limits under Section 141(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013 and that they are not disqualified for re-appointment.

The observations made in the Auditor''s Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.

Employees

Relations between the employees and the management remained cordial during the year under review. The Company has no employees of the specified categories under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended upto date.

Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo

In accordance with the requirements of Section 217(1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, your Directors furnish the required details below:

A Conservation of Energy: Not Applicable

B. Technology Absorption:

a. Research and Development (R & D):

The Company has not undertaken any R&D activity in the current year.

b. Technology Absorption, Adaptation and Innovation:

The Company has not imported any technology during the year.

C. Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo:

During the year under review, the foreign Exchange outgo was Rs. 27.14 Lakhs (Previous year - Rs. 24.11 Lakhs). The Foreign exchange earning was Rs. 258.53 Lakhs (Previous year Rs. 196.33 Lakhs).

Directors'' Responsibility Statement

Pursuant to Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Board of Directors of your Company confirms that:

i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and that there are no material departures;

ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year ended March 31,2014 and of the profit of the Company for that year;

iii) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care to the best of their knowledge and ability, for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

iv) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.

Compliance Certificate

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 383A of Companies Act, 1956, the Company has obtained Certificate from Mrs. Amisha Jain, Practicing Company Secretary, stating that the Company has complied with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the certificate is attached to this report.

Corporate Governance

Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, a detailed report on Corporate Governance along with the Certificate of Statutory Auditors on the Compliance is given as an Annexure to this Report.

Acknowledgements

Your Board of Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the whole-hearted co-operation received by the Company from the Shareholders, various Government departments, Business Associates, Company''s Bankers and all the employees during the year.

For and on behalf of the Board Gautam Khandelwal Chairman

Place: Mumbai Date: August 12, 2014

Registered Office: "Nirmal" 20 Floor, Nariman Point Mumbai 400021 Cin: L99999MH1958PLC011001 Website: www.informed-tech.com


Mar 31, 2013

To the members,

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Fifty-Fifth Annual Report together with the Audited Statements of Accounts of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2013.

Financial Results

The performance of your Company for the financial year under review is summarized below:

(Rs. in Lakhs)

Particulars 2012-13 2011-12

Revenue from Operations & Other Income 399.05 371.39

Profit before exceptional and extraordinary items and tax 205.20 187.25

Less: Exceptional Items

Profit before extraordinary items and tax 205.20 187.25

Less: Extraordinary items

Profit before Tax 205.20 187.25

Less: Tax expense (Net) 53.45 18.31

Profit for the period 151.75 168.94

Proposed Dividend (including Dividend Distribution Tax) 48.45 48.45

Dividend

The Directors are pleased to recommend dividend of Rs.1/- per equity share (10%) of the face value of Rs. 10/- for the year ended 31st March, 2013. The dividend, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting to be held on September 26, 2013 will be paid to the shareholders whose names appear in the Company''s Register of Members as on book closure dates.

Directors

Mr. Nimis Sheth was appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive - Professional) w.e.f March 22, 2013. As an Additional Director, Mr. Nimis Sheth is liable to retire at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The Company has received a Notice in writing from a member proposing his candidature to the Office of Director (Independent) of the Company. In the interest of the Company''s continued prosperity and need for professional expertise for expansion of business and to assess new business opportunities, the Board recommends his re-appointment as an Independent Director at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

Mrs. Suelve Gautam Khandelwal retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers herself for reappointment. The Board recommends to the Members her appointment as a Director.

Mrs. Suelve Gautam Khandelwal has been the Executive Director of the Company since August 01, 2008. The present tenure of Mrs. Suelve Gautam Khandelwal as an Executive Director of the Company ends on July 31, 2013. The Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on May 24, 2013 have re-appointed Mrs. Suelve Gautam Khandelwal for a further period of 5 years with effect from August 01, 2013, subject to the approval of Members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Subsidiary company and Consolidated Statement

The company does not have any subsidiary company.

Auditors

M/s. M. V. Ghelani & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, the Statutory Auditors of the Company retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and, is eligible for re-appointment. The Company has received Certificate u/s 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956, expressing willingness to be reappointed as Statutory Auditors for the Financial Year 2013-14. The observations made in the Auditor''s Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.

Employees

Relations between the employees and the management remained cordial during the year under review. The Company has no employees of the specified categories under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended upto date.

Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo

In accordance with the requirements of Section 217(1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, your Directors furnish the required details below:

A. Conservation of Energy: Not Applicable

B. Technology Absorption:

a. Research and Development (R & D):

The Company has not undertaken any R&D activity in the current year.

b. Technology Absorption, Adaptation and Innovation:

The Company has not imported any technology during the year.

C. Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo:

During the year under review, the foreign Exchange outgo was Rs. 24.11 Lakhs (Previous year – Rs. 14.93 Lakhs). The Foreign exchange earning was Rs 196.33 Lakhs (Previous year – Rs. 193.55 Lakhs).

Directors'' Responsibility Statement

Pursuant to Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Board of Directors of your Company confirms that:

i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and that there are no material departures;

ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year ended March 31, 2013 and of the profit of the Company for that year;

iii) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care to the best of their knowledge and ability, for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

iv) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.

Compliance Certificate

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 383A of Companies Act, 1956, the Company has obtained Certificate from Mrs. Amisha Jain, Practicing Company Secretary, stating that the Company has complied with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the certificate is attached to this report.

Corporate Governance

Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, a detailed report on Corporate Governance along with the Certificate of Statutory Auditors on the Compliance is given as an Annexure to this Report.

Acknowledgements

Your Board of Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the whole-hearted co-operation received by the Company from the Shareholders, various Government departments, Company''s Bankers and all the employees during the year under review.

For and on behalf of the Board

Place : Mumbai Gautam P. Khandelwal

Date: May 24, 2013 Chairman


Mar 31, 2012

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Fifty-Fourth Annual Report together with the Audited Statements of Accounts of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2012.

Financial Highlights

The performance of your Company for the year under review is summarized below:

(Rs. in Lakhs)

Particulars 2011-12 2010-11

Revenue from Operations & Other Income 371.39 401.28

Profit before exceptional and extraordinary items and tax 187.25 237.31

Less: Exceptional Items - -

Profit before extraordinary items and tax 187.25 237.31

Less: Extraordinary items - -

Profit before Tax 187.25 237.31

Less: Tax expense (Net) 18.31 43.49

Profit for the period 168.94 193.82

Proposed Dividend (including Dividend Distribution Tax) 48.45 48.62

Dividend

The Directors are pleased to recommend dividend of Rs.1/- per equity share (10%) of the face value of Rs. 10/- for the year ended March 31, 2012. The dividend, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on August 30,2012 will be paid to the shareholders whose names appear in the Company's Register of Members as on book closure dates.

Directors

Mr. Gautam Khandelwal retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offers himself for reappointment. The Board recommends to the Members his appointment as a Director.

Subsidiary company and Consolidated Statement

The company does not have any subsidiary company.

Statutory Auditors

M/s. M. V. Ghelani & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, the Statutory Auditors of the Company retires at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and, is eligible for re-appointment. The Company has received Certificate u/s 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956, expressing willingness to be reappointed as Statutory Auditors for the Financial Year 2012-13. The observations made in the Auditor's Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.

Employees

Relations between the employees and the management remained cordial during the year under review. The Company has no employees of the specified categories under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended upto date.

Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo

In accordance with the requirements of Section 217(1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, your Directors furnish the required details below:

A Conservation of Energy: Not Applicable

B. Technology Absorption:

a. Research and Development (R & D):

The Company has not undertaken any R&D activity in the current year.

b. Technology Absorption, Adaptation and Innovation:

The Company has not imported any technology during the year.

C. Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo:

During the year under review, the foreign,' Exchange outgo was Rs14.93 Lakhs (Previous year - Rs. 12.46 Lakhs). The Foreign exchange earning was Rs 193.56 Lakhs (Previous year - Rs. 175.39 Lakhs).

Directors' Responsibility Statement

Pursuant to Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Board of Directors of your Company confirms that:

i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and that there are no material departures;

ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year ended March 31, 2012 and of the profit of the Company for that year;

iii) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care to the best of their knowledge and ability, for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

iv) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.

Compliance Certificate

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 383A of Companies Act, 1956, the Company has obtained Certificate from Mrs. Amisha Jain, Practicing Company Secretary, stating that the Company has complied with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the certificate is attached to this report.

Corporate Governance

Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, a detailed report on Corporate Governance along with the Certificate of Statutory Auditors on the Compliance is given as an Annexure to this Report.

Acknowledgements

Your Board of Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the whole-hearted co-operation received by the Company from the Shareholders, various Government departments, Company's Bankers and all the employees during the year under review.

For and on behalf of the Board

Place: Mumbai Gautam Khandelwal

Date: May 28, 2012 Chairman


Mar 31, 2010

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Fifty-second Annual Report together with the Audited Statements of Accounts of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2010.

Financial Highlights

The performance of your Company for the year under review is summarized below:

(Rs. in Lakhs)

Particulars 2009-10 2008-09

Sales and other Income 485.46 436.80

Profit before Interest, Depreciation and Tax 310.62 273.30

Less: Interest 1.17 0.00

Profit before Depreciation and Tax 309.45 273.30

Less: Depreciation 14.08 13.83

Profit before Tax 295.37 259.47

Less: Provision for Tax 61.88 48.43

Profit after Tax 233.49 211.04

Less: Proposed Dividend (including Dividend Distribution Tax) 48.76 48.76

Add: Balance brought forward from last year 257.40 95.13

Balance transferred to Balance sheet 442.13 257.40

Dividend

Directors are pleased to recommend dividend of Rs.1/- per equity share (10%) of the face value of Rs. 10/- for the year ended 31st March, 2010. The dividend, subject to approval at the AGM on September 17, 2010 will be paid to the shareholders whose names appear in the Companys Register of Members as on book closure dates.

Directors

Mr. Arnod Allen retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself for re- appointment. The Board recommends to the Members his appointment as a Director.



Auditors

M/s. M. V. Ghelani & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, the Statutory Auditors of the Company retires at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and, is eligible for re-appointment. The Company has received Certificate u/s 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956, expressing willingness to be reappointed as Statutory Auditors for the Financial Year 2010-11. The observations made in the Auditor’s Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.

Employees

Relations between the employees and the management remained cordial during the year under review. The Company has no employees of the specified categories under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended upto date.

DirectorsF Responsibility Statement

Pursuant to Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Board of Directors of your Company confirms that:

i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and that there are no material departures;

ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year ended 31st March, 2010 and of the profit of the Company for that year;

iii) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care to the best of their knowledge and ability, for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

iv) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.

Corporate Governance

Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, a detailed report on Corporate Governance along with the Certificate of Statutory Auditors on the Compliance is given as an Annexure to this Report.

Compliance Certificate

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 383A of Companies Act, 1956, the Company has obtained Certificate from Mr. Ritesh Kamdar, Practicing Company Secretary that the Company has complied with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the certificate is attached to this report.

Acknowledgements

Your Board of Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the whole-hearted co-operation received by the Company from the Shareholders, various Government departments, Companys Bankers and all the employees during the year under review.

For and on behalf of the Board

Gautam P. Khandelwal

Chairman

Place : Mumbai

Date : May 28, 2010

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