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Directors Report of Swiss Military Consumer Goods Ltd.

Mar 31, 2015

Dear Members,

The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 26th Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2015.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The highlights of Financial Results for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2015 in comparison to the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2014 are as follows:

(Rs in Lacs) PARTICULARS

31st March 15 31st March l4

Revenue from Operations 1096.05 173.76

Total Income 1099.20 177.33

Total Expenditure 1132.34 188.88

Profit/(Loss) before depreciation (33.14) (11.55)

Depreciation 1.87 86.63

Profit / (Loss) before Tax (35.01) (98.18)

ECONOMIC SCENARIO

India's economy has witnessed a significant economic growth in the recent past, growing by 7.3 per cent in 2015 as against 6.9 per cent in 2014. The size of the Indian economy is estimated to be at Rs 129.57 trillion (US$2.01 trillion) for the year 2014 compared to Rs 118.23 trillion (US$ 1.84 trillion) in 2013.The steps taken by the government in recent times have shown positive results as India's gross domestic product (GDP) at factor cost at constant (2011-12) prices 2014-15 is Rs 106.4 trillion (US$ 1.596 trillion), as against Rs 99.21 trillion (US$ 1.488 trillion) in 2013-14, registering a growth rate of 7.3 per cent. The economic activities which witnessed significant growth were 'financing, insurance, real estate and business services' at 11.5 per cent and 'trade, hotels, transport, communication services' at 10.7 per cent. Stating that its great time to invest in India, Minister of State for Finance Mr Jayant Sinha said the Indian economy has potential to become aUS$4-5 trillion economy in the next 10-12 years.

The finance Minister presented the Budget, which addresses some pending concerns, such as (i) laying out a transformative tax regime in terms of GST, GAAR, phased reduction in corporate taxes, abolition of wealth tax (ii) higher public investment to kick start growth (iii) direct benefit transfers/ Jan Dhan to streamline/ plug leakages in subsidies delivery and (iv) institutionalization of inflation targeting monetary policy framework. However, it has extended the fiscal consolidation roadmap with fiscal deficit target of 3.9% in F.Y. 2016; 3.5% in F.Y 2017 and 3% in F.Y. 2018. Overall, the budget is a fine balancing act between fiscal consolidation and creating enabling conditions for growth and job creation.

Your company is seeking great opportunities in its business segment considering the expected economic developments & growths initiatives taken by the government.

OPERATIONAL REVIEW, OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS

During the financial year under review, the company incurred loss aftertax Rs. 35.01 Lacs against loss of 98.18 Lacs in the previous year. The management of your company expects further improvement in the current year with the stabilization in the business sentiments. The Company thrust is on trading and investment in commodities, forex and derivative products. This will be supplemented through more research and qualitative techniques for decision making. The company is continuing with task to build businesses with long term goals through intrinsic strength in corporate and investment research. To accelerate farther value creation, your company continues to work on new fields through collaboration, association and strategic investments.

DIVIDEND

In view of net loss incurred by the Company, your directors do not recommend any dividend for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2015.

SHARE CAPITAL

The paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company as in 31st March 2015 was Rs. 491,484,980. There has been no change in the Equity Share Capital of the Company during the Year.

DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public in terms of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review.

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

The Company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured, guarantee to companies, firm or other parties covered under section 186. Particulars of Investments has been disclosed in financial statement of the Company. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

Mr. Ashok Sawhney and Mr. Avinash Chandra Sharma, Directors retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for reappointment. The Board recommends their reappointments at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.

During the year, Mr. Ashok Kumar and Mr. Vikas Jain have been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and DGM- Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary, respectively with effect from 19/07/2014.

NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors of the Company met 5 (Five) times in the FY2014-15. The details pertaining to the Board Meetings and attendance are provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between two Board Meetings was within the period prescribed under Companies Act, 2013.

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT AS REQUIRED U/S 134 (5) OF THE COMPANY ACT, 2013

Pursuant to the requirements under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed:

a. that in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed;

b. that 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 as at March 31, 2015 and of Profit and Loss Account of the Company for that period;

c. that the Directors have 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. that the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31,2015 on a going concern basis;

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

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

DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

The company has received necessary declaration from each independent director under section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 that he/she meets the criteria of independence laid down in section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.

BOARD EVALUATION

In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Board has carried out the evaluation of its own performance, the Directors individually including the Chairman of the Board and that of its Committees. The evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board and that of the Chairman and Non-Independent Directors were carried out by Independent Directors.

The Directors were satisfied with the evaluation results, which reflected the overall engagement of the Board and its Committees.

The process of evaluation is explained in the Corporate Governance Report.

COMMITTES OF BOARD

Currently, the Board has three committees: the audit committee, stakeholders' grievance committee and nomination and remuneration committee. The details of the committee's along with the meetings held during the year are covered in corporate governance report.

AUDITORS & AUDITORS OBSERVATIONS

Statutory Auditors

The Shareholders of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on September 24, 2014 have appointed M/s. S.Kapoor & Associates, Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors of the Company. The term of M/s. S.Kapoor & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors will expire on the date of 26th Annual General Meeting to be held on September 28,2015.

It is proposed to re-appoint them as Statutory Auditors of the Company till the conclusion of next Annual General Meeting of the Company. The members are requested to consider their re-appointment and authorize the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration.M/s. S.Kapoor & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Regn. No.003528M) have confirmed that their appointment, if made, shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.

The Auditors report to the shareholders are self-explanatory and does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks. The report given by the statutory auditor's forms part of the Annual report.

Secretarial Auditor

Anchal Mittal of AM & Associates., Practicing Company Secretary, was appointed to conduct the secretarial audit of the Company for the financial year 2014-15, as required under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder. The Secretarial Audit report for FY. 2014- 15 in form MR-3 part of the Annual Report as Annexure 1 of the Board's Report. The report does not contain any qualification.

EXTRACTS OF ANNUAL RETURN

The Extracts of Annual Return is prepared in Form MGT-9 as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 and the same is enclosed as Annexure - 2 to this Report.

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND ADEQUACY

The board has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of the business, including adherence to the company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures.

SUBSIDIARY COMPANY

The Company does not have any subsidiary Company.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

During the year under review, none of employees are covered under the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.

LISTING OF COMPANY'S SHARES ON STOCK EXCHANGES

The Company's shares are listed on "The Bombay Stock Exchange Limited". The listing fee up to the year 2015-2016 has already been paid to the Stock Exchange.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUT GO

Your Company is not involved in any manufacturing or processing activities and did not carry out any activity relating to Research & Development, Technology Absorption during the year under review. Hence particulars in this regard in accordance with provisions ofthe Section 134(3)(m) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are not required.

There are no foreign exchange earnings or outgo during the current financial period.

SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BYTHE REGULATORS

During the year, no significant and material orders were passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and company's operations in future.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the year ended March 31, 2015, there were no materially significant related party transactions, which had potential conflict with the interests of the Company at large. The transactions with related parties has been disclosed in the financial statements ofthe Company.

In terms of Clause 49 of the listing agreement, the Board of Directors of the Company have adopted a policy to determine Related Party Transactions.

VIGIL MACHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Board of Directors have adopted Whistle Blower Policy. The Whistle Blower Policy aims for conducting the affairs in a fair and transparent manner by adopting highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior. All permanent employees of the Company are covered under the Whistle Blower Policy. A mechanism has been established for employees to report concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of Code of Conduct and Ethics. It also provides for adequate safeguards against the victimization of employees who avail of the mechanism and allows direct access to the Chairperson ofthe audit committee in exceptional cases.

RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY

The Company has developed and implemented a risk management framework for identification therein of elements of risk, which in the opinion of the Board may threaten the existence ofthe Company.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The Company has a well defined policy, which lays down procedures to be followed by the employees for ethical professional conduct. The code of conduct has been laid down for all the Board Members and Senior Management of the Company. The Board members and Senior Management personnel have affirmed compliance with the Company's code of conduct for the year 2014-15. This code has been displayed on the Company's website.

HUMAN RESOURCE AND INDUSTRY RELATIONS

The Company recognizes the importance and contribution of its human resources for its growth and development and is committed to the development of its people.

The Company has cordial relations with employees and staff. There are no industry relation problems during the year and company does not anticipate any material problems on this count in the current year.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Corporate Governance is an ethically driven business process that is committed to value aimed at enhancing an organization's brand and reputation. This is ensured by ethical business decisions and conduction business with a firm commitment to value, while meeting stakeholders' expectations. At Network, it is imperative that our company's affairs are managed in a fair and transparent manner. This is vital to gain and retain the trust of our stakeholders.

In terms of the listing agreement with Stock Exchange, we comply with the corporate governance provisions. As a listed company, necessary measures have been taken to comply with the listing agreements with the stock exchange. Several aspects of the Act, such as vigil mechanism and code of conduct, have been incorporated into our policies.

The annexed report on Corporate Governance along with a certificate of compliance from the practicing Company Secretary forms part of this report.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors acknowledge the support of the shareholders and also wish to place on record their appreciation of employees for their commendable efforts, teamwork and professionalism. The Directors also express their grateful thanks to the Banks, Government Authorities, Customers, Suppliers, Employees and other Business Associates for their continued cooperation and patronage.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Sd/- Sd/- ASHOK SAWHNEY AMAN SAWHNEY Chairman Manager/Director

Place: New Delhi Date : 13thAugust 2015


Mar 31, 2014

Dear Members,

The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 25th Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2014.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The highlights of Financial Results for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2014 in comparison to the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2013 are as follows:

(Rs in Lacs)

PARTICULARS

31st March 14 31st March 13

Revenue from Operations 173.76 420.85

Total Income 17733 42258

Total Expenditure 188.88 445.72

Profit/(Loss) before depreciation (11.55) (23.13)

Depreciation 86.63 86.91

Profit/(Loss) before Tax (98.18) (110.04)

ECONOMIC SCENARIO

The global economic scenario in 2013 remained challenging with output growth estimated at 3.0% - lower than the 3.2% growth recorded in 2012. Global economic activity picked up in the second half of the year, with much of the impetus coming from the Advanced Economies, raising hopes for an improved performance in 2014. The US economy grew by 1.9% in 2013, with the continued recovery of private domestic demand partly offset by the impact of heavy fiscal consolidation, which is estimated to have subtracted around 150 basis points from GDP growth. While the Euro Area contracted by 0.5% during 2013 as compared to 0.7% in the previous year, the region finally emerged from recession with output growth being positive from the middle of 2013 on the back of less fiscal drag and some buoyancy in private domestic demand. Global growth is expected to improve in 2014-15 following the late recovery observed in 2013. As per IMF estimates, world GDP growth is projected to strengthen from 3.0% in 2013 to 3.6% in 2014 and 3.9% in 2015, largely driven by the Advanced Economies, where growth is expected to increase from 1.3% in 2013 to 2.2% in 2014 and 2.3% in 2015. Despite the improved prospects as stated above, global economic recovery remains fragile with significant downside risks.

Closer home, the Indian economy witnessed a rather challenging year with GDP growth slowing down to sub-5% for the second year in succession. The slowdown in the pace of growth is largely attributable to weakness in Industry which grew by only 0.7% during the year as per Advance Estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The Manufacturing sector, which accounts for 55% of Industry, de-grew by 0.2%. Growth in the Services sector stood at 6.9%, well below the trend growth levels. The only bright spot in an otherwise lacklustre economy was theAgriculture sector which grew by 4.6%, with record agricultural output. Inflation remained high and sticky for most part of the year leading to the RBI hiking the Repo rate by 75 basis points since May ''13. While headline inflation has moderated in recent months, Core CPI inflation remains elevated at around 8% leaving little room for the RBI to ease policy rates to spur growth. While India remains one of the fastest growing major economies in the world, the slowdown in economic growth in the last 2 years is a cause of concern, being far below the desired levels and the country''s potential. Given the low levels of per capita income and the fact that a significant proportion of our population lives in poverty, it is imperative that the economy reverts to its 8% to 9% growth trajectory sooner than later. Your Company''s business performance was adversely affected by weak market sentiment resulting in losses.

OPERATIONAL REVIEW. OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS

During the financial year under review, the company incurred loss after tax Rs.98.18 Lacs against loss of 110.04 Lacs in the previous year. The management of your company expects improvement in the current year with the stabilization in the business sentiments. The Company thrust is on trading and investment in commodities, forex and derivative products. This will be supplemented through more research and qualitative techniques for decision making. The company is continuing with task to build businesses with long term goals through intrinsic strength in corporate and investment research. To accelerate further value creation, your company continues to work on new fields through collaboration, association and strategic investments. Outlook for the Company is linked to financial & commodities market with local & global sentiments. The Board of the company believes that Company''s Investments in Commodities, forex and derivative products would reasonably perform in ensuing years. The Company is exploring opportunities in the sphere of forex, commodities and derivative products for long term value creation, by way of collaboration, association and strategic investments. The performance of the company would be closely linked to the Indian Financial Market, commodities market & global currency fluctuations and consequently to the risks associated with market operations. The performance of Indian financial & commodities market are in correlation with the economic growth of the country as well as global economy, performance of various sectors, inflation, global market, etc. Instability of any of the factors may affect the markets adversely. The financial market also covers hedging to protect against excessive losses and to avoid the uncertainty associated with future exchange rate movements more particularly associated with the sharp depreciation of the local currency which has been the case in the recent past.

DIVIDEND

In view of net loss incurred by the Company, your directors do not recommend any dividend for the Financial Year ended 31st March,2014.

PUBLIC DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public in terms of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 during the year under review.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee presently comprises of the following Directors as its members:

1. Mr. Vijay Kalra

2. Mr. G S Goyal

3. Mr. Ashok Sawhney

4. Mr.Aman Sawhney

The Audit Committee met four times during the year.

LISTING OF COMPANY''S SHARES ON STOCK EXCHANGES

The Company''s shares are listed on "The Bombay Stock Exchange Limited". The listing fee up to the year 2014-2015 has already been paid to the Stock Exchanges.

AUDITORS & AUDITORS OBSERVATIONS

The auditors of the Company M/s. S. Kapoor & Associates, Chartered Accountants, holds office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. The Board of Directors recommends the re-appointment of the Auditors.

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND ADEQUACY

An adequate system of internal control is in place which mandates maintaining proper accounting records and assures reliability of financial information.

DIRECTORS

In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the company.

Mr. Pankaj Shrimali (DIN: 00013142) and Mr. Aman Sawhney (DlN - 00323283), Director retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered them for re-appointment. Your Board also recommends for re-appointment of Mr. Pankaj Shrimali and Mr. Aman Sawhney as Director of the Company.

Pursuant to Section 149, 152 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder, read with Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Vijay Kalra (DIN: 01062644) & Mr. Gauri Shanker Goyal (DIN: 00601765) whose period of office is liable to determination by retirement of directors by rotation and in respect of whom the Company has received a notice in writing from a member under Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013, signifying his intention to propose Mr. Vijay Kalra (DIN: 01062644) & Mr. Gauri Shanker Goyal (DIN: 00601765) as a candidate for the office of Director of the Company, proposed to be appointed as an Independent Director of the Company to hold office for 5 consecutive years upto March 31, 2019, not liable to retire by rotation."

During the year pursuant to Section 149, 152 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder, read with Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Umong Sethi (DIN: 05330983) & Mrs Neena Sethi (DIN: 06936951) who was appointed as an Additional Director of the Company by the Board of Directors w.e.f.August 6,2014 and who holds office until the date of ensuing Annual General Meeting, in terms of Section 161 of the Companies Act, 2013 and in respect of whom the Company has received a notice in writing from a member under Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013, signifying his intention to propose Mr. Umong Sethi (DIN: 05330983) & Mrs Neena Sethi (DIN: 06936951) as a candidates for the office of Director of the Company, proposed to be appointed as an Independent Director of the Company to hold office for 5 consecutive years upto March 31, 2019, not liable to retire by rotation."

Brief resume of Mr. Pankaj Shrimali (DIN: 00013142), Mr. Aman Sawhney (DIN - 00323283), Mr. Vijay Kalra (DIN: 01062644), Mr. Gauri Shanker Goyal (DIN: 00601765), Mr. Umong Sethi (DIN: 05330983) & Mrs Neena Sethi (DIN: 06936951), nature of their expertise in specific functional areas and name of companies in which they holds the directorship and membership/ chairmanship of committees of the Board, as stipulated under clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchange, appear in the Notice of Annual General Meeting, which forms part of this Annual Report.

SUBSIDIARY COMPANY

The Company does not have any subsidiary Company. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT The Board of Directors hereby declares and confirms:

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

b) That the Directors had 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/ loss of the Company for that period;

c) That the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care 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;

d) That the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

During the year under review, none of employees are covered under section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

Your Company did not carry out any activity relating to Research & Development, Technology Absorption during the year under review. Hence particulars in this regard as per the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are not required.

As the Company is not involved in any manufacturing or processing activities, the particulars as per the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, regarding conservation of energy and technology absorption are not applicable.

There are no foreign exchange earnings or outgo during the current financial period.

HUMAN RESOURCE AND INDUSTRY RELATIONS The Company recognizes the importance and contribution of its human resources for its growth and development and is committed to the development of its people.

The Company has cordial relations with employees and staff. There are no industry relation problems during the year and company does not anticipate any material problems on this count in the current year.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

In terms of the listing agreement with Stock Exchange, the company is required to comply with the corporate governance provisions. As a listed company, necessary measures have been taken to comply with the listing agreements with the stock exchange. The annexed report on Corporate Governance along with a certificate of compliance from the practicing Company Secretary forms part of this report.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors acknowledge the support of the shareholders and also wish to place on record their appreciation of employees for their commendable efforts, teamwork and professionalism. The Directors also express their grateful thanks to the Banks, Government Authorities, Customers, Suppliers, Employees and other Business Associates for their continued cooperation and patronage.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Sd/- Sd/- ASHOK SAWHNEY AMANSAWHNEY Chairman Manager/Director

Place: New Delhi Date : 6,hAugust2014


Mar 31, 2013

TO THE MEMBERS OF NETWORK LIMITED

The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 24th Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2013.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The highlights of Financial Results for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2013 in comparison to the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2012 are as follows:

(Rs in Lacs)

PARTICULARS 31st March 13 31st March 12

Revenue from Operations 420.85 403.10

Total Income 422.58 407.38

Total Expenditure 445.72 442.48

Profit/(Loss) before depreciation (23.13) (35.10)

Depreciation 86.91 86.66

Profit / ( Loss ) before Tax (110.04) (123.27)

Provision for taxation

Profit / (Loss ) after Tax (110.04) (123.27)

Add:- Profit/(Loss) brought forward (475.86) (354.09)

Prior Period Adjustment (3.33) 1.51

Profit/(Loss) carried forward to Balance Sheet (589.23) (475.85)

ECONOMIC SCENARIO

According to the latest estimate, Indian economy grew by 5% in FY 2013, reflecting lower than expected growth in both industry and service sectors. Inflation also was at elevated levels. However with commodity and crude oil prices on the decline from the peak and with various policy initiatives coming through, the economy is estimated to grow by around 6% in FY 2014 with lower inflation. Your Company''s business performance was adversely affected by weak market sentiment resulting in losses.

OPERATIONAL REVIEW, OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS

During the financial year under review, the company incurred loss after tax Rs.110.04 Lacs against loss of 123.27 Lacs in the previous year. The management of your company expects improvement in the current year with the stabilization in the business sentiments. The Company thrust is on trading and investment in commodities, forex and derivative products. This will be supplemented through more research and qualitative techniques for decision making. The company is continuing with task to build businesses with long term goals through intrinsic strength in corporate and investment research. To accelerate further value creation, your company continues to work on new fields through collaboration, association and strategic investments. Outlook for the Company is linked to financial & commodities market with

local & global sentiments. The Board of the company believes that Company''s Investments in Commodities, forex and derivative products would reasonably perform in ensuing years. The Company is exploring opportunities in the sphere of forex, commodities and derivative products for long term value creation, by way of collaboration, association and strategic investments. The performance of the company would be closely linked to the Indian Financial Market, commodities market & global currency fluctuations and consequently to the risks associated with market operations. The performance of Indian financial & commodities market are in correlation with the economic growth of the country as well as global economy, performance of various sectors, inflation, global market, etc. Instability of any of the factors may affect the markets adversely. The financial market also covers hedging to protect against excessive losses and to avoid the uncertainty associated with future exchange rate movements more particularly associated with the sharp depreciation of the local currency which has been the case in the recent past.

DIVIDEND

In view of net loss incurred by the Company, your directors do not recommend any dividend for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2013.

PUBLIC DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public in terms of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 during the year under review.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee presently comprises of the following Directors as its members:

1. Mr. Vijay Kalra

2. Mr. G S Goyal

3. Mr. Ashok Sawhney

4. Mr. Aman Sawhney

The Audit Committee met four times during the year.

AUDITORS & AUDITORS OBSERVATIONS

The auditors of the Company M/s. S. Kapoor & Associates, Chartered Accountants, holds office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. The Board of Directors recommends the re-appointment of the Auditors.

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND ADEQUACY

An adequate system of internal control is in place which mandates maintaining proper accounting records and assures reliability of financial information.

DIRECTORS

In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Articles of Association of the company, Mr. Ashok Sawhney and Mr. Avinash Chander Sharma, Directors retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, have offered themselves for re-appointment. Your Board also recommends for re-appointment of Mr. Ashok Sawhney and Mr. Avinash Chander Sharma as Directors of the Company. Brief resume of Mr. Ashok Sawhney and Mr. Avinash Chander Sharma, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas and name of companies in which they holds the directorship and membership/ chairmanship of committees of the Board, as stipulated under clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchange, appear in the Notice of Annual General Meeting, which forms part of this Annual Report.

SUBSIDIARY COMPANY

The Company does not have any subsidiary Company.

DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

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

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

b) That the Directors had 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/ loss of the Company for that period;

c) That the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care 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;

d) That the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

During the year under review, none of employees are covered under section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

Your Company did not carry out any activity relating to Research & Development, Technology Absorption during the year under review. Hence particulars in this regard as per the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are not required.

As the Company is not involved in any manufacturing or processing activities, the particulars as per the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, regarding conservation of energy and technology absorption are not applicable.

There are no foreign exchange earnings or outgo during the current financial period.

HUMAN RESOURCE AND INDUSTRY RELATIONS

The Company recognizes the importance and contribution of its human resources for its growth and development and is committed to the development of its people.

The Company has cordial relations with employees and staff. There are no industry relation problems during the year and company does not anticipate any material problems on this count in the current year.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

In terms of the listing agreement with Stock Exchange, the company is required to comply with the corporate governance provisions. As a listed company, necessary measures have been taken to comply with the listing agreements with the stock exchange. The annexed report on Corporate Governance along with a certificate of compliance from the practicing Company Secretary forms part of this report.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors acknowledge the support of the shareholders and also wish to place on record their appreciation of employees for their commendable efforts, teamwork and professionalism. The Directors also express their grateful thanks to the Banks, Government Authorities, Customers, Suppliers, Employees and other Business Associates for their continued cooperation and patronage.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Sd/-

Date: 29.07.2013 ASHOK SAWHNEY

Place: New Delhi CHAIRMAN


Mar 31, 2012

The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 23rf Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2012.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The highlights of Financial Results for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2012 in comparison to the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2011 are as follows:

(Rs in Lacs) PARTICULARSI 31st March 12 31st March 11

Revenue from Operations 403.10 60.91

Total Income 407.38 62.62

Total Expenditure 442.48 60.85

Profit/(Loss) before depreciation (35.10) 1.77

Depreciation 86.66 86.77

Profit / ( Loss ) before Tax (123.27) (85.00)

Provision for taxation - 0.71

Profit / (Loss ) after Tax (123.27) (84.29)

Add:- Profit/(Loss) brought forward (354.09) (269.80)

Prior Period Adjustment 1.51 -

Profit/(Loss) carried forward to Balance Sheet (475.85) (354.09)

ECONOMIC SCENARIO

The world economy has been passing through stress. Financial turmoil in Europe has affected other countries. This contagion has pushed up borrowing cost and slowed growth in many parts of the world, and capital flows to developing counties have fallen. As a result, and despite a strengthening of activity in the United States and Japan, world trade has slowed down. Under this scenario the forecast for global economic growth has been revised downward to about 2.5% in 2012. Indian economy also slowed down in 2011-12 mainly due to weak industrial growth. Inflation remained a major concern constraining RBI to pursue tight monetary policy. 2012 has started with widespread concerns of another global recession. Equity market valuation in terms of price earnings ratios in all big markets is not far from low levels seen during financial crisis of 2008/2009. Fears of the crisis moving to Asia as well due to a housing collapse in China have intensified. Sentiment is not far from lows seen at start of2009, when markets feared a depression following collapse of Lehman Brothers in late 2008. Volatile prices of index stocks have caused a fear in the minds of FIIs and domestic investors that lead to outflow of funds by FIIs. Hikes in the interest rates by the Reserve Bank to curtail inflation has affected Industrial growth and also been viewed negatively by the market resulting in sharp volatility in the financial market.

OPERATIONAL REVIEW

During the financial year under review, the company incurred loss after tax Rs. 123.27 Lacs against loss of Rs. 84.29 Lacs in

the previous year. The management of your company expects improvement in the current year with the stabilization in the business sentiments. The Company thrust is on trading and investment in commodities, forex and derivative products. This will be supplemented through more research and qualitative techniques for decision making. The company is continuing with task to build businesses with long term goals through its intrinsic strength in corporate and investment research. To accelerate further value creation, your company continues to work on new fields through collaboration, association and strategic investments.

OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS

Outlook for the Company is linked to financial & Commodities market with local & global sentiments. The Board of the company believes that Company's Investments in Commodities, forex and derivate products would reasonably perform in the ensuing years. The Company is exploring opportunities in the sphere of forex, commodities and derivative products for long term value creation, by way of collaboration, association and strategic investments. The performance of the company would be closely linked to the Indian financial Market, commodities market & global currency fluctuations and consequently to the risks associated with market operations. The performance of Indian financial & commodities market are in correlation with the economic growth of the country as well as global economy, performance of various sectors, inflation, global market, etc. Instability of any of the factors may affect the markets adversely.

DIVIDEND

In view of net loss incurred by the Company, your directors do not recommend any dividend for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2012.

PUBLIC DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public in terms of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 during the year under review.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee presently comprises of the following Directors as its members:

1. Mr. Vijay Kalra

2. Mr. G S Goyal

3. Mr. Ashok Sawhney

4. Mr. Aman Sawhney

The Audit Committee met four times during the year.

AUDITORS & AUDITORS OBSERVATIONS

The auditors of the Company M/s. S. Kapoor & Associates, Chartered Accountants, holds office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. The Board of Directors recommends the re-appointment of the Auditors.

The observations of the Auditors on the Accounts for the period under report have been suitably explained in the notes on Accounts and did not require any further clarification.

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND ADEQUACY

An adequate system of internal control is in place which mandates maintaining proper accounting records and assures reliability of financial information.

DIRECTORS

In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Articles of Association of the company, Mr. Aman Sawhney and Mr. Vijay Kalra, Directors retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, have offered themselves for re-appointment. Your Board also recommends for re-appointment of Mr. Aman Sawhney and Mr. Vijay Kalra as Directors of the Company. Brief resume of Mr. Aman Sawhney and Mr. Vijay Kalra, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas and name of companies in which they holds the directorship and membership/ chairmanship of committees of the Board, as stipulated under clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchange, appear in the Notice of Annual General Meeting, which forms part of this Annual Report

SUBSIDIARY COMPANY

The Company does not have any subsidiary Company.

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

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

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

b) That the Directors had 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/ loss of the Company for that period;

c) That the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care 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;

d) That the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

During the year under review, none of employees are covered under section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

Your Company did not carry out any activity relating to Research & Development, Technology Absorption during the year under review. Hence particulars in this regard as per the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 is not required.

As the Company is not involved in any manufacturing or processing activities, the particulars as per the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, regarding conservation of energy and technology absorption are not applicable.

There is no foreign exchange earnings or outgo during the current financial period.

HUMAN RESOURCE AND INDUSTRY RELATIONS

The Company recognizes the importance and contribution of its human resources for its growth and development and is committed to the development of its people.

The Company has cordial relations with employees and staff. There are no industry relation problems during the year and company does not anticipate any material problems on this count in the current year.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

In terms of the listing agreement with Stock Exchange, the company is required to comply with the corporate governance provisions. As a listed company, necessary measures have been taken to comply with the listing agreements with the stock exchange. The annexed report on Corporate Governance along with a certificate of compliance from the practicing Company Secretary forms part of this report.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors acknowledge the support of the shareholders and also wish to place on record their appreciation of employees for their commendable efforts, teamwork and professionalism. The Directors also express their grateful thanks to the Banks, Government Authorities, Customers, Suppliers, Employees and other Business Associates for their continued cooperation and patronage.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Sd/-

Date: 20.07.2012 ASHOK SAWHNEY

Place: New Delhi CHAIRMAN


Mar 31, 2010

The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 21st Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2010.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The highlights of Financial Results for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2010 (9months) in comparison to the Financial Year ended 30th June, 2009 (15months) are as follows:

( Rs In Lacs )

PARTICULARS STAND-ALONE CONSOLIDATED

31st March 10 30th June 2009 31st March 10 30th June2009 9 Months 18 Months 9Months 18 Months

Totaltorne 83.51 353.29 128.10 383.05

TotalExpenditure 24.69 583.47 105.95 626.84

Profit/(Loss) before Depreciation &Tax 58.82 (230.18) 22.15 (243.79)

Depreciation 65.06 35.24 70.56 34.07

Profit/(Loss)beforeTax (6.24) (262.42) (48.41) (277.86)

Provision for Fringe Benefit Tax - 1.15 - 1.15

Profit/(loss)after Tax (6.24) (263.57) (48.41) (279.01)

Add:- Profit/(Loss) brought forward (263.57) - (279.31) (0.29)

Profit(Loss)carried forward to Balance Sheet (269.81) (263.57) (327.72) (279.31)

ECONOMIC SCENARIO

The economic scenario is showing signs of a turnaround with Asian economies experiencing a relatively stronger rebound. The global economic performance improved during the latter half of the calendar year 2009, promoting the IMF to reduce the projected rate of economic contraction in 2009 from 1.1 percent to 0.8 percent in January 2010. Consequently, the IMF also revised the projection of global growth for 2010 from 3.1 percent to 3.9 percent. However, significant risk remain: (1) in many economies, the recovery is largely driven by government spending whilst consumer sentiments remain fragile; (2) High level of global liquidity have led to steep increase in commodity prices; (3) emerging markets are likely to face increased inflationary pressures and (4) developed economies are facing large budget deficits.

There are concerns that the global recovery phase may be fragile, as economies of developed countries,

particularly USA and Europe, continue to be beset with problems of high unemployment, low consumer spending and depressed housing markets. Besides, the recent crisis in Portugal, Ireland, Spain and Greece indicate that there would be many pitfalls along the road to recovery and that normalcy is still some time away.

Indias growth inflation dynamics are in contrast to the overall global scenario. The Indian Economy is recovering steadily for growth slowdown but inflationary pressures, trigged by the supply side factors, have developed into a wider inflationary cycle.

Although the growth momentum of the Indian economy was substantially impacted with the onset of the global economic slowdown, the severity of the impact was considerably less when compared to most developed economies. The fiscal and monetary policies implemented by the Government of India helped the economy to weather the downturn phase. The outlook of the Indian economy turned positive towards the end of 2009, driven by the uptrend in industrial production and recuperating consumption and investment demand. The Reserve Bank of India has projected the final real GDP growth for 2009-10 in the range of 7.2 percent to 7.5 percent with a forecast of 8.0 percent for 2010-11.

OPERATIONAL REVIEW

During the financial year under review, the company registered a cash profit of Rs.58.82 Lacs on standalone basis and Rs.22.15 Lacs on consolidated basis as against cash loss of Rs.230.18 Lacs on standalone basis and Rs.243.79 Lacs on consolidated basis in the previous year.

The Company had restructured the operations of life style products - Retail division in its subsidiary and had cut down unviable and uneconomical activities/ outlets. Despite all the measures taken by the company, the subsidiary still incurred a loss of Rs.42.18 Lacs (cash loss of Rs.36.67 Lacs). However, the effective steps taken by the company enabled it to weather the challenges imposed by the retail subsidiary and achieved better performance in FY 2010.

Your company continues with its tasks to build businesses with long term goals based on its intrinsic strengths in terms of Corporate and Investment research. To accelerate further value creation, your company continues to evaluate new areas of growth by way of collaboration, association and strategic investments. The initiative also aimed at rationalizing and streamlining operations, mergers, de-merger, having off, disposal etc. of existing businesses/ subsidiaries to bring about efficiencies and reducing the cost structures. The Company has also filed an application to become Trading Member of Bombay Stock Exchange.

The company has also initiated the steps to realize the infertile and slow moving assets/ investments to create liquidity to further consolidate its strengths and position itself to take advantage of the opportunities. The company has also constituted a committee of directors and consultants, headed by its Chairman to take effective steps in the direction. OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS The Company is exploring new opportunities for long term value creation, by way of collaboration, associate and strategic investment. The company is also taking steps to realize infertile and slow moving assets/ investments to create liquidity so that the company can take advantage of opportunities. Investments performance is closely linked to the Indian Capital Market and consequently to the risks associated with market operations. The value of the companys investments may be affected by factors affecting capital markets such as price and volume volatility, interest rates, government policy changes, political and economic developments, crude oil prices and economic performance abroad. DIVIDEND

In view of net loss incurred by the Company, your directors do not recommend any dividend for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2010. PUBLIC DEPOSITS The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public in terms of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 during the year under review.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee presently comprises of the following Directors as its members:

1. Mr. Vijay Kalra

2. Mr. G S Goyal

3. Mr. Ashok Sawhney

The Audit Committee met three times during the year. AUDITORS & AUDITORS OBSERVATIONS The auditors of the Company M/s. S. Kapoor & Associates, Chartered Accountants, holds office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for re- appointment. The Board of Directors recommends the re-appointment of the Auditors.

The Auditors have observed in their report the coverage of Internal Audit needs to be strengthened having regard to the size of the company and nature of its business. The management is taking necessary steps and the area of internal audit will be strengthened to meet the industry norms.

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND ADEQVACY

An adequate system of internal control is in place which mandates maintaining proper accounting records and assures reliability of financial information.

DIRECTORS

In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Aman Sawhney was appointed as an additional director w.e.f. 17.05.2010 by the Board of Directors of the Company to hold office till the conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting. A notice together with money deposit have been received under section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956 from a member proposing Mr. Aman Sawhney to be appointed as Director of the Company, Your Beard recommend for appointment of Mr. Aman Sawhney as Director of the Company.

In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Articles of Association of the company, Mr. Ashok Sawhney and Mr. Avinash Chander Sharma, Directors retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment. Your Board also recommends for re-appointment of Mr. Ashok Sawhney and Mr. Avinash Chander Sharma as Directors of the Company.

Brief resume of Mr. Ashok Sawhney, Mr. Avinash Chander Sharma and Mr. Aman Sawhney, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas and name of companies in which they holds the directorship and membership/ chairmanship of committees of the Board, as stipulated under clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchange, appear in the Notice of Annual General Meeting.

SUBSIDIARY COMPANY

Network Retail Limited is the wholly owned subsidiary of your company.

In compliance with provisions of the Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956 the audited statement of accounts along with Report of the Board of Directors and Auditors Report of your Companys subsidiary namely, Network Retail Limited is annexed to the this Annual Report.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In accordance with Accounting Standard-21 (Consolidated Financial Statements), the consolidated Financial Statements from part of this report. The Financial Statements have been prepared from audited financial statements received from subsidiary company, as approved by their respective Board.

CHANGE IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE

The Share Allotment Committee Meeting in its meeting held on 5th October 2009, has made allotment of 11,14,000 nos. of equity shares of Rs.10/- each at a premium of Rs.40/- each in lieu of 5,57,000 Optionally Convertible Preference shares of Rs.100/- each. Consequent to the above, the paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company has increased from 48.03 Crores to 49.14 Crores.

DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT-

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

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

b) That the Directors had 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/ loss of the Company for that period;

c) That the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care 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;

d) That the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

During the year under review, none of employees are covered under section 217 (2 A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY

ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

- Your Company did not carry out any activity relating to Research & Development, Technology Absorption during the year under review. Hence particulars in this regard as per the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 is not required.

- As the Company is not involved in any manufacturing or processing activities, the particulars as per the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, regarding conservation of energy and technology absorption are not applicable. There is no foreign exchange earnings or outgo during the current financial period.

HUMAN RESOURCE AND INDUSTRY RELATIONS

The Company recognizes the importance and contribution of its human resources for its growth and development and is committed to the development of its people.

The Company has cordial relations with employees and staff. There are no industry relation problems during the year and company does not anticipate any material problems on this count in the current year.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

In terms of the listing agreement with Stock Exchange, the company is required to comply with the corporate governance provisions. As a listed company, necessary measures have been taken to comply with the listing agreements with the stock exchange. The annexed report on Corporate Governance along with a certificate of compliance from the practicing Company Secretary forms part of this report.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors acknowledge the support of the shareholders and also wish to place on record their appreciation of employees for their commendable efforts, teamwork and professionalism. The Directors also express their grateful thanks to the Banks, Government Authorities, Customers, Suppliers, Employees arid other Business Associates for their continued cooperation and patronage.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Sd/- Date : June 8, 2010 ASHOK SAWHNEY

Place : New Delhi CHAIRMAN

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