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Directors Report of Nagreeka Capital & Infrastructure Ltd.

Mar 31, 2015

DEAR MEMBERS

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 21st Annual Report on the affairs of your Company together with the Audited Statements of Account for the Year ended March 31,2015.

Financial summary or highlights/Performance of the Company

FINANCIAL RESULT

2014-2015 2013-2014

(Rs. In lacs) (Rs. In lacs)

Revenue from operations 1691.15 1619.06

1691.15 1619.06

PBIDT 798.89 1532.22

Interest 2332.60 1247.43

Depreciation 2.26 2.34

PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION (1535.97) 282.45

Taxation 3920.19 10.01

Contingent Provisions against Standard Assets (2.56) (9.59)

PROFIT AFTER TAXATION 2381.65 282.88

Profit Brought Forward from Previous Year 1123.98 895.67

PROFIT AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS 3505.63 1178.55

Transfer to Statutory Reserve - 54.57

APPROPRIATIONS

Income Tax on Dividend - -

Balance carried to Balance Sheet 3505.63 1123.98

3505.63 1178.55

DIVIDEND

With a view to augmenting the working capital requirements, your Directors intend to plough back entire profit after tax in respect of the year ended 31/03/2015. As such no dividend is recommended for the year ended 31/03/2015.

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

The Operating Income of the Company is derived from a mix of dividend and securities trading income, supplemented by profit on sale of investments. The total number of companies held in the equity / bond portfolio of the Company as on 31st March, 2015, comprises of 268 Quoted and 11 Unquoted companies and mutual funds.

The Company's total income for the year is Rs. 1691.15 Lacs and Profit before Tax for the Year is Rs ( 1535.97 Lacs). In restructuring the borrowings, interest cost has increased considerably. However in the ongoing fiscal the benefit of recast will be enjoyed. Inventories has increased multifold and the directors are confident that in the ongoing fiscal trading will improve remarkably.

It is expected that the GDP for Financial Year ending 2015 will be in the region of 7.4%. Although this is not a significant increase as compared to Financial Year ended 2014, for which the GDP growth was 4.71%, the growth is in the positive direction. The economy will pick up and therefore, it will have significant impact on the Financial Sector. Your company operates in the financial sector and hence will be benefitted.

Further, the Central Government is poised to encourage investments for further stimulating the growth momentum. This step will again positively impact your Company. However, inflation and fiscal deficit will continue to pinch the financial sector. Your Directors are confident of increasing the top line and Bottom line of your Company in 2015-16.

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS DECLARATION

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

The Remuneration & Nomination Committee in consultation with the Board has formulated the criteria for determining qualifications, attributes and independence of Directors in terms of the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 as further elaborated in the Corporate Governance Report section.

Particulars of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

Mr. Sunil Patwari, DIN 00024007, is liable to retire by rotation and being eligible offers himself to be re-appointed. The company has received declaration from the Director specifying his eligibility to be appointed as such.

In accordance to the requirements of sec. 149(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, Ms. Surabhi Sanganeria, DIN 06987772, was appointed as an Additional Director in the Board Meeting dated 13th November, 2014. Her term of office expires at this ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Company has received requisite notice in writing from a member proposing Ms. Surabhi Sanganeria as an Independent Director.

The Company has received declaration from Ms. Sanganeria confirming that she meet with the criteria of independence as prescribed both under sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges.

In view of the requirements of section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Sushil Patwari is re-designated as the Chairman and Mr. Sunil Patwari is appointed the new Managing Director of the Company, subject to the members approval in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, with effect from 01/06/2015 as decided vide Board Meeting dated 28/05/2015.

Mr. Vivek Mishra, Co. Secretary resigned and Mr. Somnath Chattopadhyay joined with effect from November, 2014 as the new Co. Secretary.

Mr. Sanjeev Agarwal was appointed as the Chief Finance Officer vide Board Meeting dated 29/05/2014. There is no other change in the office of any Key Managerial Personnel.

COMPANY'S POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT, PAYMENT OF REMUNERATION AND DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES

The Company's Policy relating to appointment of Directors, payment of Managerial remuneration, Directors' qualifications, positive attributes, independence of Directors and other related matters as provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 is disclosed in detail in the Corporate Governance Report and is attached to this report.

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS DECLARATION

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

As per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered into with the Stock Exchanges the Management Discussion and Analysis in a separate report is annexed hereto and marked as Annexure - "A".

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & CSR

As per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered into with the Stock Exchanges, a separate report on Corporate Governance with Auditors Certificate thereon is enclosed as part of this annual report and marked as Annexure "B". Requisite Certificate from the Auditors of the Company, namely M/s HR Agarwal & Associates, regarding compliance of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is annexed to the report of Corporate Governance. Adequate steps to ensure compliance of all the mandatory provisions of 'Corporate Governance' as provided in the Listing Agreements of the Stock Exchanges with which the Company's Shares are listed have been taken and your company has ensured its required compliance.

Number of meetings of the Board of Directors

The details of the number of meeting of the Board of Directors held during the year forms part of the Corporate Governance Report. BOARD EVALUATION

As recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, an evaluation framework was adopted by the Board during the year. Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Board carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Directors individually as well as of its various committees. After taking into consideration the feedback of the Directors the overall Board Evaluation covered various aspects more fully disclosed in the Corporate Governance section.

The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board and the performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non-Independent director was carried out by the Independent Directors at their separate meeting.

Directors' Responsibility Statement

Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134 (3)( c) of the Companies Act, 2013 and based on the representations received from the management, the directors hereby confirm having :

(a) followed in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards with proper explanation relating to material departures;

(b) 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 and loss of the company for that period;

(c) taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

(d) prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and

(e) laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.

(f) devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND

The Company transferred Rs. 1,99,849/- only on account of Unpaid/ Unclaimed Dividend of 2006-07 to the INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND in terms of section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 on 09/12/2014 and complied with the statute.

Material Orders & Changes

There were no significant and material orders passed by any regulators or courts or tribunal impacting the going concern status and company's operations in future.

There were no material changes and commitments effecting the financial position of the Company occurring between 31st March, 2015 and the reporting date.

Deposits

Your Company has not accepted any deposits during the year under review within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014 and accordingly no amount was outstanding as on the date of Balance Sheet.

VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

In order to ensure that the activities of the Company and its employees are conducted in a fair and transparent manner by adoption of highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior the company has adopted a Vigil Mechanism Policy. This policy is explained in corporate governance report and also posted on the website of company.

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 Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition And 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 Act.

The following is a summary of Sexual Harassment complaints received and disposed off during the year 2014-15:

No. of Complaints received : NIL No. of Complaints disposed off : NIL

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

Your Company being an Non-Banking Finance Company, whose main objective is investment in securities and the provisions of section 186(11)(b) of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable. It may kindly be noted that the Members of the Company has passed special resolution in the Annual General Meeting dated 10th September, 2014 for making loans and investments for an amount not exceeding Rs. 500 Crores only. The investments of the Company are well within the sanctioned limits till date.

AUDITORS AND SECRETARIAL AUDIT

STATUTORY AUDITORS

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder, M/s. H. R. Agarwal & Associates, (FRN 323029E), Chartered Accountants, Kolkata, the Auditors of the Company, retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment, for which company has received a requisite certificate to Section 139 and 141 (3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013 from M/s. H. R. Agarwal & Associates, the retiring Auditors of your Company regarding their eligibility for re-appointment as Auditors, and we recommend their re-appointment.

SECRETARIAL AUDITOR

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder, the Company has appointed M/s. M. K. Sharma & Associates, Company Secretary in Practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The same is attached as Annexure "D" and forms an integral part of this Report.

AUDITORS' REPORT

There are no qualification, reservations or adverse remarks or disclaimers in the Auditors and Secretarial Auditors Report and, therefore, do not call for any further explanation under Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013.

ANNUAL RETURN EXTRACT

Pursuant to sec. 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 the details forming part of extract of the annual return in Form No. MGT - 9 is Annexed herewith as Annexure "E".

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO

Being an investment company, the provisions regarding conservation of energy and technology absorption are not applicable to the company.

There was no foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the period under review.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

None of the employees are drawing remuneration exceeding Rs.5.00 Lacs per month or Rs.60.00 Lacs per year. Hence, details required to be furnished in accordance with Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are not applicable.

The information required pursuant section 197(12) and Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, in respect of the Employees of the Company is detailed separately as Annexure "C" to the report.

APPRECIATION

We are thankful to various agencies of the Central and State Government(s) for their support and Co-operation. Your Directors are also thankful to all stakeholders including customers, bankers and suppliers for their continued assistance, co-operation and support. Your Directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation of all employees for their commitment and contribution to the Company. The Directors are also grateful for the confidence, faith and trust reposed by the shareholders of the Company.

By order of the Board

Place : Kolkata Sushil Patwari Date : 28th May, 2015 Chairman & Managing Director


Mar 31, 2014

TO THE MEMBERS

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 20th Annual Report on the affairs of your Company together with the Audited Statements of Account for the year ended 31st March, 2014.

FINANCIAL RESULT

2013-2014 2012-2013 (Rs. In lacs) (Rs. In lacs)

Revenue from operations 1619.06 1702.80

1619.06 1702.80

PBIDT 1532.22 1444.29

Interest 1247.43 1131.90

Depreciation 2.34 2.34

PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 282.45 310.05

Taxation 10.01 5.20

Contingent Provisions against Standard Assets (9.59) (7.44)

PROFIT AFTER TAXATION 282.88 307.81

Profit Brought Forward from Previous Year 895.67 646.31

PROFIT AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS 1178.55 954.12

Transfer to Statutory Reserve 54.57 58.45

APPROPRIATIONS

Income Tax on Dividend - -

Balance carried to Balance Sheet 1123.98 895.67

1178.55 954.12

DIVIDEND

With a view to augmenting the working capital requirements, your Directors intend to plough back entire profit after tax in respect of the year ended 31st March, 2014. As such, no dividend is recommended for the year ended 31st March, 2014.

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

The Company''s total income for the year is Rs. 1619.06 Lacs and Profit after Tax for the Year is Rs 282.88 Lacs.

FUTURE PROSPECT

It is expected that the GDP for Financial Year ending 2015 will be in the region of 5.5%. Although this is not a significant increase as compared to Financial Year ended 2014, for which the GDP growth was 4.71%, the growth is in the positive direction. The economy will pick up and therefore, it will have significant impact on the Financial Sector. Your company operates in the financial sector and hence will be benefitted

Further, the Central Government is poised to encourage investments for further stimulating the growth momentum. This step will again positively impact your Company.

However, inflation and fiscal deficit will continue to pinch the financial sector.

Your Directors are confident of increasing the top line and Bottom line of your Company 2014-15.

PUBLIC DEPOSIT

Your Company has not accepted any deposits during the year under review within the meaning of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 1975.

DIRECTORS

As per the provisions of the erstwhile Companies Act, 1956 and Articles of Association of the Company Mr. Sushil Patwari, Chairman

& Managing Director retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and being eligible has offered himself for re-appointment. Sub-section (10) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 (effective April 1, 2014) provides that Independent Directors shall be appointed for a term up to five consecutive years on the board of a Company , and shall be eligible for re-appointment by the shareholders of the Company.

Consequent to notification of Section 149 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act 2013, your Directors seek appointment of Mr M.K. Ogra, Mr B.C. Talukdar as Independent Directors of the Company to hold office for 5 (five) consecutive years, effective from 1st April, 2014 up to 31st March, 2019. Details of the proposal of appointment of Mr M.K. Ogra, B.C. Talukdar, are mentioned in the statement under Section 102(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 of the notice of the twentieth Annual General Meeting.

The Company has received requisite notices in writing from members proposing Mr M.K. Ogra, Mr B.C. Talukdar as Independent Directors.

The Company has received declarations from all the above Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet with the criteria of independence as prescribed both under sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges.

DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, with respect to Directors'' Responsibility Statement, the Directors confirm that:

1. In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed along with proper explanations relating to material departures.

2. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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, 31st March, 2014, and the profit for that period.

3. Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities.

4. The Directors have prepared Annual Accounts on going concern basis.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

Management discussion and analysis are covered in a separate report annexed hereto and marked as Annexure "A". CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

A separate report on Corporate Governance is enclosed as part of this annual report and marked as Annexure "B". Requisite Certificate from the Auditors of the Company regarding compliance of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is annexed to the report of Corporate Governance. Adequate steps to ensure compliance of all the mandatory provisions of ''Corporate Governance'' as provided in the Listing Agreements of the Stock Exchanges with which the Company''s Shares are listed have been taken and your company has ensured its required compliance.

AUDITORS

M/s. H.R. Agarwal & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Kolkata, the Auditors of the Company, retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment for which company has received a requisite certificate to Section 139 and 141 (3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013 from M/s. H.R. Agarwal & Associates, the retiring Auditors of your Company regarding their eligibility for re- appointment as Auditors, and we recommend their re-appointment

The observation made by the auditors in their Report together with Notes on Accounts are self explanatory and, therefore, do not call for any further explanation under Section 217 (3) of the Companies Act, 1956.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO

Being an investment company, the provisions regarding conservation of energy and technology absorption are not applicable to the company.

There was no foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the period under review.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

None of the employees are drawing remuneration exceeding Rs.5.00 Lacs per month or Rs.60.00 Lacs per year. Hence, details required to be furnished in accordance with Sub Section (2A) of Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 are not applicable.

APPRECIATION

The Board of Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the dedicated efforts, good understanding and support, and valuable contributions made by all our employees in achieving the excellent result for the year. They also wish to sincerely thank shareholders, customers and financial institutions including banks for their support and encouragement.

By order of the Board

Place : Kolkata Sushil Patwari Date : 29th May, 2014 Chairman & Managing Director


Mar 31, 2013

TO THE MEMBERS

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 19th Annual Report on the affairs of your Company together with the Audited Statements of Account for the year ended 31st March, 2013.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

2012-2013 2011-2012 (Rs. In lacs) (Rs. In lacs)

Revenue from operations 1702.80 1698.92

1702.80 1698.92

PBIDT 1444.29 1362.29

Interest 1131.90 1057.74

Depreciation 2.34 2.34

PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 310.05 302.21

Taxation 5.20 84.47

Contingent Provisions against Standard Assets (7.44) (0.42)

PROFIT AFTER TAXATION 307.81 218.16

Profit Brought Forward from Previous Year 646.31 487.93

PROFIT AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS 954.12 706.09

Transfer to Statutory Reserve 58.45 59.78

APPROPRIATIONS

Income Tax on Dividend - -

Balance carried to Balance Sheet 895.67 646.31

954.12 706.09

DIVIDEND

With a view to augmenting the working capital requirement, your Directors intend to plough back entire profit after tax in respect of the year ended 31st March, 2013. As such, no dividend is recommended for the year ended 31st March, 2013.

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

The Company''s total income for the year is Rs. 1702.80 Lacs and Profit after Tax for the Year is Rs 307.81 Lacs.

FUTURE PROSPECT

The future prospect of Indian economy does not appear to be promising. The GDP growth for the year ended 31.03.2013 has been 5% and in respect of the current year, it will not be more than 5.5%. Further, the current account deficit is a cause of worry. As such, the financial market in India will be very volatile at least In the current year.

The Indian economy is intertwined with the global economy and, if the Euro zone crisis deepens, it will negatively impact the Indian economy and particularly the financial sector

Inspite of adverse scenario prevailing, your Directors have taken precautionary steps for increasing the topline and the bottomline of your Company.

PUBLIC DEPOSIT

Your Company has not accepted any deposits during the year under review within the meaning of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 1975.

DIRECTORS

Mr. B. C.Talukdar will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself for reappointment.

DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, with respect to Directors'' Responsibility Statement, the Directors confirm that:

1. In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed along with proper explanations relating to materia! departures

2. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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, 31st March, 2013, and the profit for that period

3. Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities.

4. The Directors have prepared Annual Accounts on going concern basis,

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

Management discussion and analysis are covered in a separate report annexed hereto and marked as Annexure "A".

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

A separate report on Corporate Governance is enclosed as part of this annual report and marked as Annexure "B" Requisite Certificate from the Auditors of the Company regarding compliance of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is annexed to the report of Corporate Governance. Adequate steps to ensure compliance of all the mandatory provisions of ''Corporate Governance'' as provided in the Listing Agreements of the Stock Exchanges with which the Company''s Shares are listed have been taken and your company has ensured its required compliance.

AUDITORS

M/s. H. R. Agarwal & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Kolkata, the Auditors of the Company, retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment for which company has received a requisite certificate pursuant to Section 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956 from M/s. H. R. Agarwal & Associates, the retiring Auditors of your Company regarding their eligibility for re- appointment as Auditors, and we recommend their re appointment

AUDITORS'' REPORT

The observation made by the auditors in their Report together with Notes on Accounts are self explanatory and, therefore, do not call for any further explanation under Section 217(3) of the Companies Act, 1956

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO

Being an investment company, the provisions regarding conservation of energy and technology absorption are not applicable to the company.

There was no foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the period under review.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

None of the employees are drawing remuneration exceeding Rs. 5.00 Lacs per month or Rs. 60.00 Lacs per year. Hence, details required to be furnished in accordance with Sub Section (2A) of Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 are not applicable.

APPRECIATION

The Board of Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the dedicated efforts, good understanding and support, and valuable contributions made by ail our employees in achieving the excellent result for the year. They also wish to sincerely thank shareholders, customers and financial institutions including banks for their support and encouragement.

By order of the Board

Place : Kolkata Sushil Patwari

Date : 29th May, 2013 Chairman & Managing Director


Mar 31, 2012

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 18th Annual Report on the affairs of your Company together with the Audited Statements of Account for the year ended 31st March, 2012.

FINANCIAL RESULTS 2011-2012 2010-2011 (Rs. In lacs) (Rs. In lacs)

Revenue from operations 1698.92 2147.14

169,8.92 2147.14

PBIDT 1362.29 1130.29

Interest 1057.74 960.66

Depreciation 2.34 2.22

PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 302.21 167 41

Less: Provision for taxation 84.47 69.63

Less :Contingent Provisions against Standard Assets (0-42) 2.19

PROFIT AFTER TAXATION 218.16 95.60

Profit Brought Forward from Previous Year 487.93 425.31

PROFIT AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS 706.09 520.91

Transfer to Statutory Reserve 59.78 32.97 APPROPRIATIONS

Income Tax on Dividend - -

Balance carried to Balance Sheet 646.31 487.93

706.09 520.91

DIVIDEND

With a view to augmenting the working capital requirement, your Directors intend to plough back entire profit after tax in respect of the year ended 31st March, 2012. As succinct dividend is recommended for the year ended 31st March, 2012.

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

During the financial year under review the Company has achieved turnover of Rs. 1698.92 Lacs against Rs. 2147.14 Lacs for the previous year. The Profit after Tax is higher at Rs. 218.16 Lacs against Profit after Tax of Rs. 95.60 Lacs in the previous year.

FUTURE PROSPECT

The recent GDP and IIP patterns indicate a muted growth. It is expected that the GDP growth for the year ending 2013 will not exceed 6.5% and IIP for the same period is expected to be 3.5%. The above data suggest that the Indian economy will be under pressure and rupee exchange rate will remain volatile, in the near future. -

The Indian Stock market will remain range bound unless and until the central Government takes bold steps for Financial reforms. Your directors have taken pre-cautionary steps to ensure that the top line and bottom line of your company show improvement, even in adverse economic scenario.

PUBLIC DEPOSIT

Your Company has not accepted any deposits during the year under review within the meaning of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 1975.

DIRECTORS

Mr. Mohan Kishen Ogra will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, have offered himself for reappointment.

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, the Directors confirm that :

1. In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed along with proper explanations relating to material departures.

2. 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, 31st March, 2012, and the profit for that period.

3. Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities.

4. The Directors have prepared Annual Accounts on going concern basis.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

Management discussion and analysis are covered in a separate report annexed hereto and marked as Annexure “A”.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

A separate report on Corporate Governance is enclosed as part of this annual report and marked as Annexure “B”. Requisite Certificate from the Auditors of the Company regarding compliance of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is annexed to the report of Corporate Governance. Adequate steps to ensure compliance of all the mandatory provisions of ‘Corporate Governance' as provided in the Listing Agreements of the Stock Exchanges with which the Company's Shares are listed have been taken and your company has ensured its required compliance.

AUDITORS

M/s. H.R. Agarwal & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Kolkata, the Auditors of the Company, retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment for which company has received a requisite certificate pursuant to Section 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956 from M/s. H.R. Agarwal & Associates, the retiring Auditors of your Company regarding their eligibility for re- appointment as Auditors, and we recommend their re-appointment.

AUDITORS' REPORT

The observation made by the auditors in their Report together with Notes on Accounts are self explanatory and, therefore, do not call for any further explanation under Section 217 (3) of the Companies Act, 1956.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO

Being an investment company, the provisions regarding conservation of energy and technology absorption are not applicable to the company.

There was no foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the period under review.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

None of the employees are drawing remuneration exceeding Rs.5.00 Lacs per month or Rs.60.00 Lacs per year. Hence, details required to be furnished in accordance with Sub Section (2A) of Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 are not applicable.

APPRECIATION

The Board of Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the dedicated efforts, good understanding and support, and valuable contributions made by all our employees in achieving the excellent result for the year. They also wish to sincerely thank shareholders, customers and financial institutions including banks for their support and encouragement.

By order of the Board

Place : Kolkata Sushil Patwari

Date : 26th May, 2012 Chairman & Managing Director


Mar 31, 2010

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 16th Annual Report on the affairs of your Company together with the Audited Statements of Account for the year ended 31st March, 2010.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

2009-2010 2008-2009 (Rs. In lacs) (Rs. In lacs)

Income from operation 1999.00 214.78

Other Income 130.79 220.62

2129.79 435.40

PBIDT 878.89 (2661.27)

Interest 705.30 644.68

Depreciation 2.03 2.05

PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 171.57 (3308.00)

Taxation (312.61) 2716.42

Transfer to Statutory Reserve 32.51 --

PROFIT AFTER TAXATION 451.67 -591.58

Profit Brought Forward from Previous Year (26.36) 565.20

PROFIT AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS 425.31 -26.36

APPROPRIATIONS

Transfer to General Reserve -- --

Proposed Dividend -- --

Income Tax on Dividend -- --

Balance carried to Balance Sheet 425.31 -26.36

425.31 -26.36

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

The Companys total income has increased from Rs. 435.40 lacs for the year ended 31st March, 2009 to Rs. 2129.79 lacs for the year under review thus recording an increase of Rs. 1694.39 lacs.

Profit after Tax for the Year under review is Rs.451.67 lacs as against loss of Rs. 591.58 lacs in the previous year.

DIVIDEND

With a view to augment working capital requirements, your Directors intend to plough back entire profit after tax in respect of the year ended 31st March, 2010.

FUTURE PROSPECT

The Indian economy is on the upswing. Economic activity is growing and the financial markets are healthier than they were one year ago. At the same time there are mixed signals from the developed countries in the Europe and the USA showing signs of sluggishness. The fiscal and current account deficit are concerns. FDI & Fll flows could be hit by the tentativeness in the west. So, mixed signs are emanating. The challenge before your company is to trade carefully and steer towards progress in such uncertain times. Yours Director are confident of doing so.

PUBLIC DEPOSIT

Your Company has not accepted any deposits during the year under review within the meaning of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 1975.

DIRECTORS

Mr. Sushil Patwari will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, have offered himself for reappointment.

DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, with respect to Directors Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed that :

1. In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed along with proper explanations relating to material departures.

2. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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, 31st March, 2010, and the profit for that period.

3. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities.

4. The Directors have prepared Annual Accounts on going concern basis.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

Management discussion and analysis are covered in a separate report annexed hereto and marked as Annexure "A".

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

A separate report on Corporate Governance is enclosed as part of this annual report and marked as Annexure "B". Requisite Certificate from the Auditors of the Company regarding compliance Of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is annexed to the report of Corporate Governance. Adequate steps to ensure compliance of all the mandatory provisions of Corporate Governance as provided in the Listing Agreements of the Stock Exchanges with which the Companys Shares are listed have been taken and your company has ensured its required compliance.

AUDITORS

M/s. H. R. Agarwal & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Kolkata, the Auditors of the Company, retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment for which company has received a requisite certificate persuant to Section 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956 from M/s. H. R. Agarwal & Associates, the retiring Auditors of your Company regarding their eligibility for re- appointment as Auditors, and we recommend their re-appointment.

AUDITORS REPORT

The observation made by the auditors in their Report together with Notes on Accounts are self explanatory and, therefore, do not call for any further explanation under Section 217 (3) of the Companies Act, 1956.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO

Being an investment company, the provisions regarding conservation of energy and technology absorption are not applicable to the company.

There was no foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the period under review.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

None of the employees are drawing remuneration exceeding Rs. 2.00 Lacs per month or Rs. 24.00 Lacs per year. Hence, details required to be furnished in accordance with Sub Section (2A) of Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 are not applicable.

APPRECIATION

The Board of Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the dedicated efforts, good understanding and support, and valuable contributions made by all our employees in achieving the excellent result for the year. They also wish to sincerely thank shareholders, customers and financial institutions including banks for their support and encouragement.

By order of the Board

Place : Kolkata Sushil Patwari M. K. Ogra

Date : 28th May, 2010 Managing Director Director

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