Mar 31, 2016
DIRECTORS REPORT
To the Members,
Your Directors take pleasure in presenting the 25th Annual Report on the business and operations of your Company for the year ended 31st March 2016.
Amount (Rs.In Lakhs)
Financial results |
Year ended 31.03.2016 |
Year ended 31.03.2015 |
Income from sales / other operation |
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Sales |
5652.30 |
6457.28 |
Other Income |
53.71 |
53.10 |
Total Revenue |
5706.01 |
6510.39 |
Total Expenditure |
5504.58 |
6122.58 |
Gross Profit (Before Depn. & Tax) |
201.43 |
387.81 |
Financial Overheads |
59.20 |
50.22 |
Depreciation |
38.06 |
50.46 |
Profit Before Tax |
104.17 |
287.13 |
Exceptional Items |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Provision for Tax |
27.80 |
99.22 |
Profit after Current Tax |
76.37 |
187.91 |
Less: Deferred Tax |
5.34 |
-0.01 |
Net Profit |
71.02 |
187.92 |
Add: Surplus From Previous Year |
3303.07 |
4753.81 |
Profit available for appropriation |
3374.09 |
4941.73 |
Less: General Reserve |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Less: Transfer to Debenture Redemption Reserve |
0.00 |
1625.00 |
Less: Transfer of Written down value of Assets |
0.00 |
13.66 |
Balance Carried Forward |
3374.09 |
3303.07 |
Earnings Per Share (EPS) |
0.27 |
0.72 |
2. DIVIDEND
With a view to conserve the resources for its ongoing projects and future launches the company has not declared dividend for the financial year 2015 - 16.
3. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the company between 31st March 2016 and the date of Boardâs Report 27th June 2016.
4. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
There are no changes in the nature of business of the company during the financial year under review.
5. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
i. Industry Structure and Development
The real estate sector is a critical sector of our economy. It has a huge multiplier effect on the economy and therefore, is a big driver of economic growth. It is the second-largest employment-generating sector after agriculture. The Indian real estate industry has been on a roller coaster ride since 2005. The sector not only witnessed the entry of many new domestic realty players but also the arrival of many foreign real estate investment companies including private equity funds, pension funds and development companies entered the sector lured by the high returns on investments. The real estate sector has been riding through many highs and lows since then.
ii. Business Outlook
Today this sector is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. Real estate is currently the fourth-largest sector in the country in terms of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows. The real estate sector in India assumed greater prominence with the liberalization of the economy, as the consequent increase in business opportunities and labor migration led to rising demand for commercial and housing space. The major drivers supporting is urbanization, rising income level, young population and expected growth in the manufacturing and service sector.
The industry is totally based on the five categories that is lack of suitable developable land, delays in obtaining approvals, issues in land title and insurance and inadequate funding challenges.
iii. Future Outlook
The contribution 80% to real estate sector is expected to grow significantly over the next few decades. The growth in the real estate sector is expected to raise the overall expectation from the various stakeholders in this sector. However, the new expectation could require strong technical and financial support which is currently lagging in India.
iv. Operational Overview
The following are the details of the ongoing and future projects of the Company.
Ongoing Projects
Project Name |
Location |
Saleable Area (Sq. Ft.) |
Boulevard (partly completed) |
Vandalur Kelambakkam Road, Kandigai |
4.1 Lakh |
I Sky Villas |
Perungudi |
0.43 Lakh |
Fortune Square |
Ratnamangalam |
2.36 Lakh |
Future Projects |
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Eternal Spring |
Ambattur |
4.03 Lakhs |
Ark |
Oragadam |
3.85 Lakhs |
Ela |
Thandalam |
5.22 Lakhs |
Lush |
Pammal |
0.98 Lakhs |
OAK |
T. Nagar |
.004 Lakhs |
Cue |
Besant Nagar |
.37 Lakhs |
v. Opportunities and Threats
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 was passed by both houses of the parliament on 10th March 2016 and received the assent of the President on the 25th March 2016. The real estate bill seeks to set up a Real Estate Regulatory Authority in states and federal territories to oversee real estate transactions. It will help regulate sector and bring in clarity in terms of who governs/monitors realty projects. It also seeks to protect the interest of the allottees/purchasers by promoting transparency, accountability and efficiency in the construction and execution of real estate projects by promoters. It also holds the promoters accountable for not registering their projects with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Regulatory Authority) or for providing insufficient information regarding their project. In addition to the promoter and allottees, the Bill also brings real estate brokers who facilitate the sale and purchase of units in a project within its ambit.
vi. Segment wise Performance
The Company has only one segment that is developing and promoting of residential apartments. Hence there is no requirement of segment wise reporting.
vii. Risks and Concerns
1. Market risk- Market risk is mainly caused by the demand uncertainty.
2. Completion risks- Completion risks refer to technical risks during and after the completion of a project.
3. Institutional risks- Institutional risks are related to the political uncertainties in a specific situation.
viii. Risk Management Policy
The Board has established a Risk Management Policy which formalizes the Companyâs approach to overview and manage business risks. The policy is implemented through identifying, assessing, monitoring and managing key risks across the Company.
The Audit Committee is entrusted with the task of monitoring and reviewing the risk management plan and procedures of the Company. The risk management function is complimentary to the internal control mechanism of the Company and supplements the audit function.
ix. Internal Financial Control
There are adequate internal financial controls in place with reference to the financial statements. During the year under review, these controls were evaluated and no significant weakness was identified either in the design or operation of the controls.
x. Discussion of Financial Performance
A detailed report about financial performance forms part of Directors Report to the shareholders.
xi. Human Resource Development
The Company considers its human resource as an asset of the Company. The Company prides in having well-oiled human resource machinery which has been one of the pillars for the growth of the company over the years. We have also developed an appropriate blend of professionals, constantly thinking and executing innovative and cost effective solutions to every clientâs requirements. Thanks to its unique professionalism that embodies a code of ethics, a committed and farsighted management team Vijay Shanthi has registered consistent growth over the years, ever since its inception.
6. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act 2013, with respect to Directorsâ Responsibility Statement, it is hereby stated -
i. that in the preparation of annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2016, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed and that there were no material departures;
ii. that the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for the year under review;
iii. 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 2013, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. that the Directors had prepared the accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2016 on a âgoing concern basisâ;
v. that the Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
vi. the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
7. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE & POSITION OF SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The company does not have any subsidiary company nor any associate company within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013
8. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
i. Independent Directors
Mr. S Siva Subramaniam (DIN: 00763122) and Mrs. Revathy Ramakrishna (DIN:05128878) were appointed as the Independent Directors of the Company for a period of 3 years upto 28th September 2017 in the 23rd Annual General meeting of the Company held on 29th September 2014.
All Independent Directors have declared that they met all the criteria of independence as provided under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act 2013 and Regulation 25 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015.
Separate Meeting of Independent Directors (IDs)
During the year under review, a separate meeting of IDs was held on 3rd March 2016 and the IDs reviewed the performance of the Non-IDs viz., Mr.Chandan Kumar Jain, Managing Director and Mr. DVB Prasad, Whole Time Director
They also assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Companyâs Management and the Board that are necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
All the IDâs were present at the meeting.
ii. Women Director
In terms of Section 149 of the Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies - Appointment and Qualification of Directors, Rules, 2014 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company is required to have a woman director on its Board.
Mrs. Revathy Ramakrishna (DIN:05128878) was appointed as the Independent Director of the Company for a period of 3 years upto 28th September 2017 in the 23rd Annual General meeting of the Company held on 29th September 2014.
iii. Retirement of Directors by Rotation
In terms of the provisions of sub-section (6) read with explanation to Section 152 of the Companies Act 2013 two-thirds of the total number of directors i.e., excluding IDs, are liable to retire by rotation and out of which, one-third are liable to retire by rotation at every annual general meeting.
Mr Chandan Kumar (DIN: 00262521), Director who is liable to retire by rotation, at the AGM, and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
iv. Executive Directors Managing Director
During the year, the Board proposed to re-appoint Mr. Chandan Kumar Jain as the Managing Director for a further period of 3 three years from 01st January 2016 till 31st December 2018 at its meeting held on 13th February 2016 based on the recommendation made by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) dated 24th August 2016, subject to approval of the shareholders.
Both the NRC and the Board observed that the proposed appointment of Mr. Chandan Kumar as Managing Director satisfies the requirements of the provisions of sub-section (3) of Section 196 of the Companies Act 2013 and also part I of Schedule V of the Companies Act 2013, dealing with the eligibility for appointment of Managing Director/Whole Time Director.
The brief resume of the Director proposed to be reappointed and other relevant information have been furnished in the Notice convening the annual general meeting of the Company. Appropriate resolutions for his re-appointment is being placed for approval of the shareholders at the AGM.
The Directors, therefore, recommend his re-appointment as Managing Director of the Company.
Whole Time Director (WTD)
Mr. DVB Prasad (DIN:02001256) was re-appointed as the Whole Time Director of the Company for another period of three years commencing from 1st March 2015.
v. Key Managerial Personnel
As per Companies Act 2013 the persons holding the post of Managing Director, Whole Time Director, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
Mrs. Kamakshi Krishnan resigned from the post of the Company Secretary of the Company with effect from 31st March 2016.
Ms. R.K.Swathi Lakshmi Rao was appointed as the Company Secretary of the Company with effect from 01st July 2016 in the Board meeting held on 27th June 2016.
Mr. Chandan Kumar - Managing Director, Mr. DVB Prasad - Whole Time Director, Mrs. Sarala K Viswanathan, Chief Financial Officer and Ms. R.K.Swathi Lakshmi Rao Company Secretary are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
vi. Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Directors (NRC) reviews the composition of the Board, to ensure that there is an appropriate mix of abilities, experience and diversity to serve the interests of all shareholders and the Company.
During the year, in accordance with the requirements under Section 178 of the Companies Act 2013 and Regulation 19 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015, the NRC formulated a Nomination and Remuneration Policy to govern the terms of nomination / appointment and remuneration of (i) Directors, (ii) Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) of the Company.
The NRC will review the profile of persons and the most suitable person is either recommended for appointment by the Board or is recommended to shareholders for their election.
NRC will ensure that any person(s) who is / are appointed or continues in the employment of the Company as its Executive Chairman, Managing Director, Whole Time Director shall comply with the conditions as laid out under Part I of Schedule V to the Companies Act 2013. NRC will ensure that any appointment of a person as an independent Director of the Company will be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 149 read with Schedule IV of the Companies Act 2013 along with any other applicable provisions and Regulation 25 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015.
Criteria for performance evaluation, disclosures on the remuneration to executive directors have been disclosed as part of Corporate Governance Report attached herewith.
vii. Evaluation of the Board, Committee and Directors
During the year, as recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, an evaluation framework was adopted by the Board. Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015, the Board carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Directors individually as well as the working of its various Committees. Structured questionnaires were prepared, after taking into consideration the feedback of the Directors. The overall Board evaluation covered various aspects of the Boardâs functioning in terms of structure, governance, and dynamics of functioning besides the financial reporting process, internal controls and risk management.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board. The performance evaluation of the Non-Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors at their separate meeting.
viii. Number of Board Meeting held
The number of Board meetings held during the financial year 2015-16 was 07 (Seven) and more details are provided as part of Corporate Governance Report prepared in terms of Regulation 17 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015.
9. AUDITORS
Statutory Auditors
M/s. V. Ramaratnam & Co, Chartered Accountants, Chennai have resigned from the Company during the March 2016 and the same was taken on the Board during the Board Meeting held on 06th April 2016. During the EGM held on 17th June 2016, M/s. Vinodh Kothari & Co., Chartered Accountants, Chennai (Firm Registration No: 012717S) was appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2015-16, who shall hold office up to the date of the AGM. For his re-appointment as auditors in the ensuing AGM, M/s. Vinodh Kothari & Co., Chartered Accountants has submitted its consent to appoint as the Statutory Auditor from the date of this AGM till the conclusion of next Annual General Meeting of the Company. Accordingly, requisite resolution forms part of the notice convening the AGM.
Reply to Qualification / Observations made in the Statutory Audit Report:
i. As regards the statement regarding deviation in the guidelines issued by ICAI regarding revenue recognition of accounting for real estate transaction in respect of certain project, the Audit Committee and the Board is of the considered opinion, that the Company has not violated the guidelines issued by ICAI. The said project being High End Apartments is not fully complete, as the completion is based on delivery of individual customized requirements of each of the prospective buyer. Hence the Board is of the opinion that sales can be accounted for only after completion of such pending works which may vary depending on prospective customer needs and cannot be generalized. Further the amount to be spend on this project towards completion is substantial.
ii. The said bank accounts, the Company has approached the banks for obtaining the statements, the banks are not responsive in this regard, as these accounts are primarily certain inoperative accounts of the Company. However, the Company shall strive to obtain the necessary confirmation at the earliest. Considering the total amount involved as per the audit qualification, the Board is of the opinion that the same is not material.
iii. As regards gratuity, the Board is of the opinion that the amount provided for in the books of the company is adequate based on its past experience.
Secretarial Auditors
As required under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014, the Company is required to appoint a Secretarial Auditor for auditing secretarial and related records of the Company.
Accordingly, Mr. R Muthu Krishnan, Practising Company Secretary, Chennai, was appointed as Secretarial Auditors for carrying out the secretarial audit for the financial year 2015-16.
As required by Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Secretarial Audit Report for the year 2015-16, given by Mr. R Muthu Krishnan, Practicing Company Secretary, Chennai, for auditing the secretarial and related records is attached to this report.
Reply to Qualification / Observations made in the Secretarial Audit Report:
i. As regards late filing / non filing of certain forms with ROC / stock exchanges during 2015-16, there was certain dislocation in the administrative work due to changes in employees. However, the Company shall ensure that such delays are avoided in future.
ii. As far as loans in the nature of project advances to certain entities covered in Section 189 to the Companies Act, 2013, the said amounts are purely in the nature of project advances extended for the purpose of execution of certain joint venture projects entered by the company with such entities, on an arms lengths basis and as per agreements entered in to by the company, with such entities. Hence, given this background, the Board is of the opinion that the said project advances are, as per standard market practice of construction companies, is a commercial advance and hence such amounts are not in nature of any pure loans.
iii. As regards to qualification regarding composition of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, due to resignation of an Independent Director during August 2015, the Company was unable to meet requirement regarding the composition for part of the year, as the Company was in the process of identifying a suitable person to function as Independent Director.
iv. As regards to payment of penalty to National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the said delay was minor due to certain reason outside the control of the Company.
v. As regards to delay in transfer of sums required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF ,the Company shall ensure such delays shall not occur in future. The Board is of opinion that he reported delay is minor and not material.
10. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate section on Corporate Governance and a certificate from the statutory auditors of the Company regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 27 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015 with the Stock Exchange(s) form part of this Annual Report.
The Managing Director Mr. Chandan Kumar Jain and Chairman of Audit Committee Mr. S. Siva Subramanian of the Company have certified to the Board on financial statements and other matters in accordance with the Regulation 26 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015 pertaining to certification for the financial year ended 31st March 2016.
11. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Board at its meeting held on 16th October 2014, adopted a Whistle Blower Policy in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and as per Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015.
The Policy is disclosed on the Companyâs website with the following link www.vijayshanthibuilders.com.
12. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposit from the public within the meaning of Chapter V of the Companies Act 2013, for the year ended 31st March 2016.
13. DISCLOSURES
Information on conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange, etc
Information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo are given in Annexure I to this report, in terms of the requirements of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014;
Annual Return
Extract of Annual Return in the prescribed form is given as Annexure II to this report, in terms of the requirement of Section 134(3)(a) of Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Employeesâ remuneration
The Company does not have any employees receiving the remuneration in excess of the limits prescribed under Section 197 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Comparative analysis of remuneration paid
A comparative analysis of remuneration paid to Directors and employees with the Companyâs performance is given as Annexure III to this report.
Details of related party transactions
All arrangements / transactions entered by the Company with its related parties during the year were in ordinary course of business and on an armâs length basis. During the year, the Company had not entered into any arrangement / transaction with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the Companyâs Policy on Related Party Transactions and accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions in Form AOC 2 is not applicable. However, names of Related Parties and details of transactions with them have been included in Note no. 27.3 to the financial statements provided in the Annual Report.
Details of loans / guarantees / investments made
The Company has not made any investments or extended any loans / guarantee/ or provided any security in connection with a loan to any other body corporate or person during the year under review, except certain advances in the nature of project advances, already detailed elsewhere in this annual report.
Significant & Material Orders Passed by the Regulators
During the year 2015-2016, no significant and material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and Companyâs operations in future.
14. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY POLICY
The Company continues to believe in operating and growing its business in a socially responsible way. This belief forms the core of the CSR policy of the Company that drives it to focus on holistic development of its host community and immediate social and environmental surroundings qualitatively. Hence in accordance with the requirements of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (âCSR Committeeâ). The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company are as follows:
Mr.Chandan Kumar - Managing Director
Mr. Revathy Ramakrishna - Independent Director
Mr. DVB Prasad - Whole Time Director
The Company shall ensure that the Company spends at least 2% of the average net profits of the Company made during the three immediate preceding financial years with stands at '' 9.60 lakhs, the average net profits being Rs, 480.09 lakhs, calculated in accordance with Section 198 of the Act, in pursuance of its CSR policy.
The Company was unable to spend the amount to be spent under Corporate social responsibility as required under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under as the company was in the process of identifying the appropriate projects and agency to spend such amount as required. However, the Board shall make every effort to meet its CSR requirements in the current year. However the company has already made donations voluntarily to educational institutions and charitable purposes to the tune of Rs, 14.45 Lakhs.
15. SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has necessary system in place to attend the grievances of women employee as required under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibitionand Redressal) Act, 2013. No complaints has been received during the year under review from any woman employee of the Company. Hence, no complaint is outstanding in this regard.
15. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors thank the bankers, investing institutions, customers, dealers, vendors and sub-contractors for their valuable support and assistance.
The Directors wish to place on record their appreciation of the very good work done by all the employees of the Company during the year under review.The Directors also thank the investors for their continued faith in the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
CHANDAN KUMAR
Managing Director
DIN: 00262521
DVB PRASAD
Whole Time Director
DIN: 02001256
Date: 27th June 2016
Place: Chennai
S SIVA SUBRAMANIAM
Director
DIN: 00763122
Mar 31, 2015
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Amount (Rs.In Lakhs)
Year ended Year ended
Financial results 31.03.2015 31.03.2014
Income from sales / other operation
Sales 6457.28 6555.36
Other Income 53.10 74.90
Total Revenue 6510.39 6630.26
Total Expenditure 6122.58 5799.95
Gross Profit (Before Depn. & Tax) 387.81 830.31
Financial Overheads 50.22 147.21
Depreciation 50.46 78.13
Profit Before Tax 287.13 604.97
Exceptional Items 0.00 0.00
Provision for Tax 99.22 199.07
Profit after Current Tax 187.91 405.90
Less: Deferred Tax -0.01 -1.27
Net Profit 187.92 407.16
Add: Surplus From Previous Year 4753.81 4406.65
Profit available for appropriation 4941.73 4813.81
Less: General Reserve 0.00 60
Less: Transfer to Debenture Redemption Reserve 1625 0.00
Less: Transfer of Written down value of Assets 13.66 0.00
Proposed Dividend 0.00 0.00
Dividend Tax 0.00 0.00
Balance Carried Forward 3303.07 4753.81
Earnings Per Share (EPS) 0.72 1.55
2. DIVIDEND
With a view to conserve the resources for its ongoing projects and
future launches the company has not declared dividend for the financial
year 2014 - 15.
3. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the company between 31st March 2015 and the date of Board's
Report 11th June 2015.
4. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
There are no changes in the nature of business of the company during
the financial year under review.
5. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies
Act 2013, with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is
hereby stated -
i. that in the preparation of annual accounts for the financial year
ended 31stMarch, 2015, the applicable Accounting Standards had been
followed and that there were no material departures;
ii. that the directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the
profit of the Company for the year under review;
iii. 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 2013, for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
iv. that the directors had prepared the accounts for the financial year
ended 31stMarch, 2015 on a "going concern basis";
v. that the directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are
adequate and were operating effectively; and
vi. the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were
adequate and operating effectively.
6. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE & POSITION OF SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE
COMPANIES
The company does not have any subsidiary company nor any associate
company within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013
7. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
i. Independent Directors
Mr S Siva Subramaniam (DIN: 00763122) , Dr M Balasubramaiam
(DIN:05151060) and Ms Revathy Ramakrishna (DIN:05128878) were appointed
as the Independent Directors of the Company for a period of 3 years
upto 28th September 2017 in the 23rd Annual General meeting of the
Company held on 29th Septemember 2014.
All Independent Directors have declared that they met all the criteria
of independence as provided under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act
2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
Separate Meeting of Independent Directors (IDs)
During the year under review, a separate meeting of IDs was held on
12th February, 2015 and the IDs reviewed the performance of:
(i) Non-IDs viz., Mr Chandan Kumar, Managing Director and Mr DVB
Prasad, Whole Time Director
(ii) The board as a whole.
They also assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of
information between the Company's Management and the Board that are
necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their
duties.
All the IDs were present at the meeting
ii. Women Director
In terms of Section 149 of the Companies Act 2013 read with the
Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors), Rules, 2014 and
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company is required to have a
woman director on its board.
Ms Revathy Ramakrishna (DIN:05128878) was appointed as the Independent
Director of the Company for a period of 3 years upto 28th September
2017 in the 23rd Annual General meeting of the Company held on 29th
Septemember 2014.
iii. Retirement of Directors by Rotation
In terms of the provisions of sub-section (6) read with explanation to
Section 152 of the Companies Act 2013 two-thirds of the total number of
directors i.e., excluding IDs, are liable to retire by rotation and out
of which, one-third are liable to retire by rotation at every annual
general meeting.
Mr Chandan Kumar (DIN: 00262521), Director who is liable to retire by
rotation, at the AGM, and being eligible, offers himself for
re-appointment.
iv. Executive Directors
Managing Director
During the year, Mr Suresh Kumar, Managing Directorowing to his
personal commitments resigned from the Board with effect from 13th
November 2014.
Whole Time Director (WTD)
Mr DVB Prasad (DIN:02001256) was appointed as the Whole Time Director
of the Company for a period of three years commencing from 1st March
2012 in the Board meeting held on 23rd March 2012 and the same was
approved by the shareholders in their meeting held on 28th September
2012.
During the year, the Board at its meeting held on 12th February 2015
based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee (NRC) reappointed Mr DVB Prasad as the Whole Time Director of
the Company for a further period of three years effective from 1st
March 2015 on such terms and conditions, subject to the approval of the
shareholders at the AGM.
Both the NRC and the board observed that the proposed appointment of Mr
DVB Prasad as WTD also satisfies the requirements of the provisions of
sub-section (3) of Section 196 of the Companies Act 2013 and also part
I of Schedule V of the Companies Act 2013, dealing with the eligibility
for appointment of managing directors/whole time director
The brief resume of the directors proposed to be reappointed and other
relevant information have been furnished in the Notice convening the
annual general meeting of the Company. Appropriate resolutions for
their appointment / re-appointment are being placed for approval of the
shareholders at the AGM. The directors, therefore, recommend their
appointment / re-appointment as directors of the Company.
v. Key Managerial Personnel
As per Companies Act 2013 the persons holding the post of Managing
Director, Joint Managing Director, Whole Time Director and Company
Secretary are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
Ms Hiral Rasik Patel resigned from the post of the Company Secretary of
the Company with effect from 28th August 2014.
Ms Kamakshi Krishnan was appointed as the Company Secretary of the
Company with effect from 16th February 2015 in the Board meeting held
on 12th February 2015
Mr Chandan Kumar, Managing Director, Mr DVB Prasad whole Time Director
and Ms Kamakshi Krishnan Company Secretary are the Key Managerial
Personnel of the Company.
vi. Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Directors (NRC) reviews
the composition of the board, to ensure that there is an appropriate
mix of abilities, experience and diversity to serve the interests of
all shareholders and the Company.
During the year, in accordance with the requirements under Section 178
of theCompanies Act 2013 and Clause 49 of Listing Agreement, the NRC
formulated a Nomination and Remuneration Policy to govern the terms of
nomination / appointment and remuneration of (i) Directors, (ii) Key
Managerial Personnel (KMPs) of the Company. The same was approved by
the board at its meeting held on 16th October, 2014.
The NRC will review the profile of persons and the most suitable person
is either recommended for appointment by the board or is recommended to
shareholders for their election.
NRC will ensure that any person(s) who is / are appointed or continues
in the employment of the Company as its executive chairman, managing
director, whole-time director shall comply with the conditions as laid
out under Part I of Schedule V to the Companies Act 2013. NRC will
ensure that any appointment of a person as an independent Director of
the Company will be made in accordance with the provisions of Section
149 read with Schedule IV of the Companies Act 2013 along with any
other applicable provisions and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
vii. Evaluation of the Board, Committee and Directors
During the year, as recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, an evaluation framework was adopted by the Board. 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 the working of its various Committees. Structured questionnaires
were prepared, after taking into consideration the feedback of the
Directors. The overall Board evaluation covered various aspects of the
Board's functioning in terms of structure, governance, dynamics of
functioning besides the financial reporting process, internal controls
and risk management.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out
by the entire Board. The performance evaluation of the Non-Independent
Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors at their
separate meeting.
viii. Number of Board Meeting held
The number of board meetings held during the financial year 2014-15 was
14 (Fourteen) and more details are provided as part of Corporate
Governance Report prepared in terms of Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement.
8. AUDITORS
Statutory Auditors
The Company at its twenty third AGM held on 29th September 2014
appointed M/s V Ramaratnam & Co., Chartered Accountants, Chennai,
having Firm Registration No.0029565S as statutory auditors of the
Company to hold office,for one year from the conclusion of the said
AGM. The Company has obtained necessary certificate under Section 141
of the Companies Act 2013 from them conveying theireligibility for
being statutory auditors of the Company for the year 2015-16.
Reply to Qualification / Observations made in the Statutory Audit
Report of even date
1. As regards non provisioning of estimated liability for outstanding
tax demand, the Company has filed an appeal against the decision of CIT
to Income Tax Tribunal and firmly believes that the company has
reasonable chances of winning at appeal against the order of CIT, and
hence no provisioning in this regard is necessary.
2. As regards the statement regarding deviation in the guidelines
issued by ICAI regarding revenue recognition of accounting for real
estate transaction in respect of certain project, the Audit committee
and the Board is of the considered opinion, that the Company has not
violated the guidelines issued by ICAI. The said project being High End
Apartments is not fully complete, as the Completion is based on
delivery of individual customized requirements of each of the
prospective buyer. Hence the Board is of the opinion that sales can be
accounted for only after completion of such pending works which may
vary depending on prospective customer needs and cannot be generalized.
Further the amount to be spent on this project towards completion is
substantial.
3. The said bank accounts are non-operative, though the Company has
approached the banks for obtaining the statements, the banks are not
responsive in this regard and thus the same shall be closed in the
financial Year 2015 Â2016.
4. As regards gratuity, the Board is of the opinion that the amount
provided for in the books of the company is adequate based on its past
experience.
Secretarial Auditors
As required under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules
2014, the Company is required to appoint a Secretarial Auditor for
auditing secretarial and related records of the Company.
Accordingly, Mr. R Muthukrishnan, Practising Company Secretary,
(Membership No. FCS 6775) Chennai, was appointed as Secretarial
Auditors for carrying out the secretarial audit for the financial year
2014-15.
As required by Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Secretarial
Audit Report for the year 2014-15, given by Mr. R Muthukrishnan,
Practising Company Secretary, Chennai, for auditing the secretarial and
related records is attached to this report.
Reply to Qualification / Observations made in the Secretarial Audit
Report of even date
1. As regards late filing / non filing of certain forms with ROC/ stock
exchange during 2014-15, there was certain dislocation in the
administrative work due to changes in employees. However the company
shall ensure that such delays are avoided in future.
2. As far as loans in the nature of project advances to certain
entities covered in Section 189 to the Companies Act, 2013, the said
amounts are purely in the nature of project advances extended for the
purpose of execution of certain joint venture projects entered by the
company with such entities,on an arms lengths basis and as per
agreements entered in to by the company, with such entities. Hence,
given this background, the Board is of the opinion that the said
project advances are, as per standard market practice of construction
companies, is a commercial advance and hence such amounts are not in
nature of any pure loans.
3. As regards non appointment of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as
required under Section 203 to the Companies Act, 2013, the company is
in the process of finding a suitable candidate and Board is hopeful of
appointing a CFO at the earliest.
4. As regards non reporting of changes in shareholding of promoters
under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992, the
company's reporting to stock exchanges under regulation 13(6) is
subject to receipt of intimation from the promoters under regulation
13(5) and not otherwise.
9. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate section on Corporate Governance and a certificate from the
statutory auditors of the Company regarding compliance of conditions of
Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement(s) with the Stock Exchange(s) form part of this Annual
Report.
The Managing Director, Mr Chandan Kumar and Chairman of Audit
Committee, Mr S Siva Subramainam of the Company have certified to the
board on financial statements and other matters in accordance with the
Clause 49 (IX) of the Listing Agreement pertaining to certification for
the financial year ended 31st March 2015.
10. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Board at its meeting held on 16th October 2014, adopted a Whistle
Blower Policy in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act
2013 and as per the revised Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. The
Policy is disclosed on the Company's website with the following link
www.vijayshanthibuilders.com.
11. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposit from the public within the
meaning of Chapter V of the Companies Act 2013, for the year ended 31st
March 2015.
12. DISCLOSURES
Information on conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign
exchange, etc Information on conservation of energy, technology
absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo are given in
Annexure I to this report, in terms of the requirements of Section
134(3)(m) of the Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts)
Rules 2014;
Annual Return
Extract of Annual Return in the prescribed form is given as Annexure II
to this report, in terms of the requirement of Section 134(3)(a) of
Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Employees' remuneration
The Company does not have any employees receiving the remuneration in
excess of the limits prescribed under Section 197 of the Companies Act
2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
Comparative analysis of remuneration paid
A comparative analysis of remuneration paid to Directors and employees
with the Company's performance is given as Annexure III to this report.
Details of related party transactions
All arrangements / transactions entered by the Company with its related
parties during the year were in ordinary course of business and on an
arm's length basis. During the year, the Company had not entered into
any arrangement / transaction with related parties which could be
considered material in accordance with the Company's Policy on Related
Party Transactions and accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party
Transactions in Form AOC 2 is not applicable. However, names of Related
Parties and details of transactions with them have been included in
Note no. 27.3 to the financial statements provided in the Annual Report
Details of loans / guarantees / investments made
The company has not made any investments or extended any loans /
guarantee/ or provided any security in connection with a loan to any
other body corporate or person during the year under review, except
certain advances in the nature of project advances, already detailed
elsewhere in this annual report.
Significant & Material Orders Passed by the Regulators
During the year 2014-2015, 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.
13. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY POLICY
As the Company is not meeting the requirements as set out in Section
135 of the Companies Act 2013, there is no need for the Board to
constitute the said committee. However, as and when the provision of
the said section is made applicable to the Company, the Board will form
the Committee.
At the same time, the company has made donations to Educational
Institutions and Charitable Trusts to the tune of Rs.3.70 Lakhs.
14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The directors thank the bankers, investing institutions, customers,
dealers, vendors and sub-contractors for their valuable support and
assistance.
The directors wish to place on record their appreciation of the very
good work done by all the employees of the Company during the year
under review.
The directors also thank the investors for their continued faith in the
Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
CHANDAN KUMAR Managing Director DIN: 00262521
DVB PRASAD Whole Time Director DIN: 02001256
Date: 11th June 2015
Place: Chennai S SIVA
SUBRAMANIAM Director DIN: 00763122
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Shareholders,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 23rd Annual Report
together with the audited accounts of your Company for the year ended
March 31, 2014. Financial Results
FINANCIAL RESULTS Year ended Year ended
31.03.2014 31.03.2013
Income from sales /other operation Rs. In Lakhs Rs. In Lakhs
Sales 7617.11 13835.19
Other Income 74.90 73.88
Total Expenditure 6861.70 12294.48
Gross Profit (Before Int. Depn. & Tax) 830.31 1614.59
Financial Overheads 147.21 65.48
Depreciation 78.13 77.74
Profit Before Tax 604.97 1471.37
Exceptional Items 0.00 89.70
Provision for Tax 199.07 537.67
Profit After Current Tax 405.90 843.99
Less: Deferred Tax -1.26 -1.18
Net Profit 407.16 845.18
Add: Surplus From Previous Year 4406.64 3864.96
Profit available for Appropriation 4813.80 4710.14
Less: General Reserve 0.00 60.00
Proposed Dividend 0.00 209.51
Dividend tax 0.00 33.99
Balance Carried Forward 4813.80 4406.64
DIVIDEND: With a view to conserve the resources for the on-going
projects which are capital intensive, your directors are not
recommending any dividend for the FY 2013 14.
BUSINESS GROWTH AND OUTLOOK
The real estate sector maintained a negative to stable outlook for FY
2013-14 on the back of continued weak end-user demand and adverse
consumer sentiments. Real estate companies have been facing falling
unit sales, flat revenue and EBITDA margins and continued deterioration
in credit metrics and cash flows. A high residential price has impacted
sales, even while rising bank credit to the sector indicates an
increase in inventory for the sector.
The sale of fresh residential units (in sq.ft.) by listed real estate
companies has seen a downward trend. This is due to weak consumer
sentiments, which have been impacted by high inflation and continued
economic weakness. High interest rates, coupled with continued high
residential prices, have impacted the common man''s real estate
affordability. Persistence of adverse sentiments and low affordability
could hinder any substantial improvement in demand.
The availability of relatively cheaper funds to the residential real
estate sector was impacted in 2013, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
barred schemes such as 80:20 offered by banks, which enabled builders
to access loans at individual buyer''s home loan rates. Under such
schemes, banks would disburse entire home loans to the builder at once
and the interest during construction period would be paid by the
builder, rather than the flat buyer.
The introduction of real estate investment trusts (REITs) to be
positive for the sector, as it is likely to attract new investors and
hence improve funding availability. As these REITs are likely to
invest most of their funds in to rent-yielding commercial properties,
this could provide further liquidity options to commercial property
developers.
The Company as on hand has got the projects involving 22.34 lakh sq.
ft. of constructible space mainly in Chennai and outskirts while it had
handed over 22.91 lakh sq. ft. during 2013-14 to its much satisfied
customers. The Company continues to be one of the top ranking builders
in Chennai in terms of quality and reliability and was awarded with
following awards:
AWARDS
RR KABEL CNBC AWAAZ REAL ESTATE AWARDS 2013
AFFORDABLE SEGMENT - 100% COMPLETE RESIDENTIAL FOR PARK AVENUE PROJECT
SR. NO PROJECT NAME LOCATION TOTAL SALEABLE AREA
1 BOULEVARD VANDALUR KELAMBAKKAM 4.1 Lakh SQ. FT.
2 ELA THANDALAM 5.2 Lakh SQ.FT.
3 ARK ORAGADAM 3.6 Lakh SQ. FT.
4 LOVE MAMBAKKAM 6.2 Lakh SQ. FT.
5 i SKY VILLAS PERUNGUDI .43 Lakh SQ.FT.
6 FORTUNE SQUARE RATNAMANGALAM 2.7 Lakh SQ.FT.
FUTURE PROJECTS
SR. NO PROJECT NAME LOCATION TOTAL SALEABLE AREA
1 CUE BESANT NAGAR 0.85 Lakh SQ. FT.
2 CALM SPRING RATNAMALGALAM 3.1 Lakh SQ. FT.
3 ETERNAL SPRING AMBATTUR 5. Lakh SQ. FT.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Shri D.V.B. Prasad, retires by rotation at the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting, and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment.
In terms of Sections 149, 150, 152, other applicable and related
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules made there under,
retirement by rotation shall not apply to Independent Directors. In
order to comply with the statutory requirements, your Independent
Directors, Mr. Sivasubramaniam, Ms. Revathi Ramakrishna, and Mr. M.
Balasubramaniam, except Mr. Tarun Kumar Ramdas who has expressed his
willingness not to seek re-appointment after retirement in this AGM,
are being recommended for appointment for a term upto three consecutive
years i.e. upto September 28, 2017, on a non-rotational basis. Details
of the proposals of appointment or re-appointment as applicable are
mentioned in the Explanatory Statement under Section 102 of the
Companies Act, 2013 in the Notice to the 23rd Annual General Meeting.
Necessary resolutions are being placed before the shareholders for
approval.
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:
1. That in preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March
31, 2014, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and
proper explanations were provided for material departures, if any.
2. 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 the end of the financial year and of
the profit of the Company for the year.
3. That the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for
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.
4. That the Directors have prepared the accounts for the financial year
ended March 31, 2014, on a going concern basis.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your company is committed to transparency in all its dealings and
places emphasis on adherence to business ethics. Your company has been
following good corporate governance procedures and is in constant
effort of upgrading its Corporate Governance regime. A report on
Corporate Governance along with a certificate from the Auditors of the
Company regarding the compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance
as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement forms part of
the Annual Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, forming part of this
report, as required under clause 49(IV) (F) of the Listing Agreement
with the stock exchanges is attached separately in this Annual Report.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS'' REPORT
M/s. Ramaratnam & Co, Chartered Accountants, statutory auditors of the
Company, retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting
of the Company and have expressed their willingness for appointment as
statutory auditors and confirmed that their appointment if made, will
be within the prescribed limits under section 139 of the Companies
Act,2013.
GRATUTIY LIABILITY
The Board is of an opinion that the audit amount provided for in the
books of the Company is adequate based on its past experience.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars as required under section 217(1)(e) of the Companies
Act,1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the
report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988,are set out in Annexure "A"
included in this report
THE STATEMENT OF PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 217
(2A) OF COMPANIES ACT, 1956.
The Company does not have any employees drawing remuneration more than
the limits specified in the Section 217 (2A) of Companies Act, 1956
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits
from the public.
Acknowledgments
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation and immense
gratitude for the timely assistance received from the Bankers and
Financial Institutions, more particularly, ICICI, South Indian Bank
Limited, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited, LIC and
Axis Bank.
We are deeply obliged with the Government Agencies for the help and
guidance received time and again from them, we are grateful to them for
their constant support.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the
excellent contribution made by the employees of your company at all
levels during the year under review, without which the Company could
not have achieved the present level of reliability, reputation and
profitability.
By order of the Board
SURESH KUMAR
MANAGING DIRECTOR
CHANDAN KUMAR
JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR
Date: 29.05.2014
Place: Chennai
Mar 31, 2013
Dear Shareholders,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 22nd Annual Report
together with the audited accounts of your Company for the year ended
March 31, 2013
Financial Results
FINANCIAL RESULTS Year ended Year ended
31.03.2013 31.03.2012
(Rs. In Lakhs) (Rs. In Lakhs)
Income from sales /other operation
Sales 13835.19 21027.43
Other Income 73.88 50.62
Total Expenditure 12294.48 19521.16
Gross Profit (Before Int. Depn. & Tax) 1614.59 1556.89
Financial Overheads 65.48 85.56
Depreciation 77.74 60.07
Profit Before Tax 1471.37 1411.26
Exceptional Items 89.70 21.57
Provision for Tax 537.67 436.97
Profit After Current Tax 843.99 952.72
Less: Deferred Tax -1.18 5.47
Net Profit 845.18 947.25
Add: Surplus From Previous Year 3864.96 3221.24
Profit available for Appropriation 4710.14 4168.47
Less: General Reserve 60.00 60.00
Proposed Dividend 209.51 209.51
Dividend tax 33.99 33.99
Balance Carried Forward 4406.64 3864.96
Earning Per Share Basic (Rs.) 3.23 3.62
DIVIDEND:
The Board of Directors have, after considering all aspects relating to
fund requirement of the Company for future projects and at the same
time to provide returns to shareholders, recommended a dividend of Re
0.80 per equity share for 2012-2013. This reflects our confidence in
the Company''s ability to maintain dividend payout while balancing the
future financial needs.
BUSINESS GROWTH AND OUTLOOK
The economy during the financial year 2012-13 was on a downhill, with
industrial growth in negative, along with spiraling food inflation and
reduced saving rates. This had left a lower disposable income in the
hands of public and in turn the economy could not achieve the projected
growth rates leaving most of the industries in the negative growth
spectrum and construction industry was no exception
The main ingredient of construction industry, being land cost showed no
signs of fall in prices while the construction cost was on the upswing,
pushing the end cost to customers
As far as regulation of the industry is concern, while the construction
industry welcome any move by the government by regulating the industry
in the form the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2013 at
the same breadth the Government should also come forward for revisiting
the outdated FSI Norms, reducing layers and layers of approvals
required for mega construction projects, streamlining the paperwork
required for plan approvals including cutting of time limits, faster
provision of infrastructure and development of satellite towns which
would go a long way for reducing the cost and ultimately enabling the
end customer to fulfill their ultimate dream of owning a home at much
affordable price
The Company as on hand has got the projects involving 41.53 lakh sq.
ft. of constructible space mainly in Chennai and outskirts while it had
handed over 18.94 lakh sq. ft. during 2012-13 to its much satisfied
customers. The Company continues to be one of the top ranking builders
in Chennai in terms of quality and reliability and was awarded with
following awards:
1 Asia-Pacific Enterprise Leadership Awards (APELA) 2013 for Best
Customer Experience in the Asia - Pacific region amongst nominations
from 16 countries
2 CNBC AWAAZ Real Estate Award 2012 in all the three categories mid
segment, luxury and ultra luxury in Southern India
Infiniti - Affordable Housing Segment Fountain Square - Luxury Housing
Segment Terracotta - Ultra Luxury Segment
3 THE SIRCCI BUSINESS AWARD 2011 - Emerging Enterprise ONGOING AND
FUTURE PROJECTS
ONGOING PROJECTS
SR.
NO PROJECT NAME LOCATION TOTAL SALEABLE AREA
1 Park Avenue Vandalur Kelambakkam 4.2 Lakh Sq. Ft.
2 Boulevard Vandalur Kelambakkam 4.1 Lakh Sq. Ft.
3 The Art Nungambakkam 1.23 Lakh Sq. Ft
4 Silent Valley Tambaram 1 Lakh Sq. Ft
5 Mystiq Purasawalkam 0.27 Lakh Sq. Ft
FUTURE PROJECTS
SR.
NO PROJECT NAME LOCATION TOTAL SALEABLE AREA
1 Ela Thandalam 5.8 Lakh Sq. Ft.
2 Sa Re Ga Ma
Oragadam 3.2 Lakh Sq. Ft.
3 Whistling
Woods Mambakkam_ 4.25 Lakh Sq. Ft.
4 Sky Villas 0.48 Lakh Sq. Ft.
5 Cue Besant Nagar 0.85 Lakh Sq. Ft.
6 Calm Springs Ratnamangalam 10 Lakh Sq. Ft.
7 Eternal Springs Ambattur 5 Lakh Sq. Ft.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Shri Siva Subramaniam and Shri Balasubramaniam, directors are liable to
retire by rotation at the end of ensuing annual general meeting and
they have offered themselves for re-appointment. The profiles of these
two directors are given as part of notice
Shri. Chandan Parmar, Chairman retired at the end of previous AGM and
did not seek re-appointment due to personal reasons. The Board of
Directors reluctantly accepted his decision and wishes to place on
record his services received and guidance received by the Board during
his tenure
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
1. That in preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March
31, 2013, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and
proper explanations were provided for material departures, if any
2. 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 the end of the financial year and of
the profit of the Company for the year
3. That the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for
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
4. That the Directors have prepared the accounts for the financial
year ended March 31, 2013, on a going concern basis
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your company is committed to transparency in all its dealings and
places emphasis on adherence to business ethics. Your company has been
following good corporate governance procedures and is in constant
effort of upgrading its Corporate Governance regime. A report on
Corporate Governance along with a certificate from the Auditors of the
Company regarding the compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance
as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement forms part of
the Annual Report
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, forming part of this
report, as required under clause 49(IV) (F) of the Listing Agreement
with the stock exchanges is attached separately in this Annual Report
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS'' REPORT
M/s. Ramaratnam & Co, Chartered Accountants, statutory auditors of the
Company, retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting
of the Company and have expressed their willingness for appointment as
statutory auditors and confirmed that their appointment if made, will
be within the prescribed limits under section 224(1B) of the Companies
Act,1956
There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in the Auditors'' Report
which require any clarification or explanation
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars as required under section 217(1)(e) of the Companies
Act,1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the
report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988,are set out in Annexure "A"
included in this report
THE STATEMENT OF PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED UNDER SEC217 (2A)
OF COMPANIES ACT, 1956.
The Company do not have any employees drawing remuneration more than
the limits specified in the Section 217 (2A) of Companies Act, 1956
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits
from the public.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation and immense
gratitude for the timely assistance received from the Bankers and
Financial Institu- tions, more particularly, ICICI, South Indian Bank
Limited, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited and Axis
Bank
We are deeply obliged with the Government Agencies for the help and
guidance received time and again from them, we are grateful to them for
their constant support.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the
excellent contribution made by the employees of your company at all
levels during the year under review, without which the Company could
not have achieved the present level of reliability, reputation and
profitability
By order of the Board
SURESH KUMAR MANAGING DIRECTOR
Date: 28 05 2013 CHANDAN KUMAR
Place: Chennai JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mar 31, 2012
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 21st Annual Report
together with the audited accounts of your Company for the year ended
March 31, 2012. Financial Results
FINANCIAL RESULTS Year ended Year ended
31.03.2012 31.03.2011
Rs. In Lakhs Rs. In Lakhs
Income from sales /other operation
Sales 21008.86 13571.81
Other Income 69.19 68.51
Total Expenditure 19521.16 12304.27
Gross Profit (Before Int. Depn. & Tax) 1556.89 1336.05
Financial Overheads 85.56 75.71
Depreciation 60.07 51.73
Profit Before Tax 1411.26 1208.61
Exceptional Items 21.57 0.00
Provision for Tax 436.97 250.08
Profit After Current Tax 952.72 958.53
Less: Deferred Tax 5.47 8.37
Net Profit 947.25 950.16
FINANCIAL RESULTS Year ended Year ended
31.03.2012 31.03.2011
Rs. In Lakhs Rs. In Lakhs
Add: Surplus From Previous Year 3221.24 2575.41
Profit available for Appropriation 4168.47 3525.57
Less: General Reserve 60.00 60.00
Proposed Dividend 209.51 209.51
Dividend tax 33.99 34.82
Balance Carried Forward 3864.96 3221.24
Earning Per Share Basic (Rs.) 3.62 3.63
DIVIDEND:
In view of the overall performance of your company and the objective of
rewarding shareholders with cash dividends while retaining capital to
maintain a healthy capital adequacy ratio to support future growth, the
Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of ' 0.80 per equity
share for 2011-2012. This reflects our confidence in the Company's
ability to consistently grow earnings over time while balancing the
future financial needs for its proposed housing projects.
MINERAL WATER PLANT:
During the year the Company disposed of fits Mineral Water Division
assets. As the assets deployed by the Company to this segment were very
less, this decision has not involved any substantial sale / dilution in
the value of assets of the Company. Also the sale of Mineral Water
Division assets has not affected the going concern status of the
Company
BUSINESS GROWTH AND OUTLOOK
On the global front, although some of the developed economies seemed to
have recovered quickly in the latter half of 2010, they now face
growing headwinds, which has probably lead to a moderation of growth in
the latter half of 2011. Despite of slowdown in markets and other odds
faced by the construction companies and real estate sector, your
company has shown a huge increase in its turnover. There is a
tremendous increase of 55% in turnover of your company as compared to
previous year. The sales of the Company have improved from Rs. 135
crores to Rs. 210 crores. This is due to its brand image and reputation
which is built by your Company over the last two decades.
The Company has continued launching projects in its style to cater to
both middle income and higher income groups. The Board is very
confident that with completion of various residential projects by the
Company in the next coming years both the top line and the bottom line
of the Company are set to witness substantial increase.
Most of the residential projects of the company are in advance stage of
completion, but were not handed over by 2011-2012 and hence the company
could not recognize substantial profits from such projects.
The company is in the process of completing and handing over most of
the projects constituting more than 15 lakhs sq. ft. of constructed
space during the FY. 2012-2013
ONGOING AND FUTURE PROJECTS
Sr Project Name Location Total Saleble Completion
No area Time
1. Lotus Pond Thaiyur 1144272 sq. ft. June - 2012
2. Infiniti NH - 4 Mevalur- 410188 sq. ft. Jan - 2012
kuppam Village
3. Park Avenue (Phase I) Kandigai 416070 sq. ft. Dec - 2012
4. Boulevard (Park Kandigai 413400 sq. ft. Dec - 2013
Avenue) (Phase II)
5. Silent Valley Tambaram 100916 sq. ft. Dec - 2012
6. Mystiq Purasawalkam 27440 sq. ft. Dec - 2012
7. The Art Nungambakkam 123795 sq. ft. Dec - 2012
Sr Project Name Location Total Saleable Area
No
1. I Perungudi 48000 sq. ft.
2. Aurum Besant Nagar 85000 sq. ft.
3. ela NH4 - Bangalore Highway 700000 sq. ft.
4. Calm Springs Ratnamangalam Vandalur 1500000 sq. ft.
- Kelambakkam
5. Eternal Springs Ambattur 500000 sq. ft.
6. Iha Vandalur Kelambakkam Rd 544878 sq ft.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Shri Suresh Kumar and Shri Chandan Parmar, directors are liable to
retire by rotation at the end of ensuing annual general meeting.
However as Shri Chandan Parmar have expressed his desire not to seek
re-appointment due to personal reasons, resolutions have been proposed
for re-appointment of Shri. Suresh Kumar, Managing Director and Shri.
Chandan Kumar, Joint Managing Director.
The profiles of these two directors are given as part of notice.
The Board wishes to place on record the services rendered by Shri
Chandan Parmar during his tenure on the Board.
During the year, some changes have taken place in the composition of
the Board of Directors. Mr. Tarun Kumar Ramdas, Ms. Revathy
Ramakrishnan, Dr. Balasubramaniam were appointed as additional
directors on 24th December 2011 and Mr. D. V. B. Prasad was appointed
as additional director on 27th February 2012. The Board feels that
induction of aforementioned as the directors of the Company would bring
expert advice and independent opinion, which would further help the
Company in its future decision makings.
Necessary resolutions have been proposed seeking members approval for
their appointment into the board.
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:
1. That in preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March
31, 2012, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and
proper explanations were provided for material departures, if any.
2. 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 the end of the financial year and of the
profit of the Company for the year.
3. That the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for
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.
4. That the Directors have prepared the accounts for the financial
year ended March 31, 2012, on a going concern basis.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your company is committed to transparency in all its dealings and
places emphasis on adherence to business ethics. Your company has been
following good corporate governance procedures and is in constant
effort of upgrading its Corporate Governance regime. A report on
Corporate Governance along with a certificate from the Auditors of the
Company regarding the compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance
as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement forms part of
the Annual Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, forming part of this
report, as required under clause 49(IV) (F) of the Listing Agreement
with the stock exchanges is attached separately in this Annual Report.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT
M/s. Ramaratnam & Co, Chartered Accountants, statutory auditors of the
Company, retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting
of the Company and have expressed their willingness for appointment as
statutory auditors and confirmed that their appointment if made, will
be within the prescribed limits under section 224(1B) of the Companies
Act,1956.
There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in the Auditors' Report
which require any clarification or explanation Conservation of energy,
technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo
The particulars as required under section 217(1)(e) of the Companies
Act,1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the
report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988,are set out in Annexure
"A" included in this report
The statement of particulars of employees as required under Sec21 (2A)
of Companies Act, 1956.
None of the employees of the Company come under the above category
Fixed Deposits
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits
from the public.
Acknowledgments
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation and immense
gratitude for the timely assistance received from the Bankers and
Financial Institutions, more particularly, ICICI, South Indian Bank
Limited, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited and Axis
Bank.
We are deeply obliged with the Government Agencies for the help and
guidance received time and again from them, we are grateful to them for
their constant support.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the
excellent contribution made by the employees of your company at all
levels during the year under review. The team effort is really
commendable. The same level of dedication, zeal and enthusiasm by the
employees of your company is expected during the coming years, to
achieve new horizons.
By order of the Board
Date: 30.05.2012 CHANDAN PARMAR
Place: Chennai CHAIRMAN
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 19th Annual Report
together with the audited accounts of you Company for the year ended
March 31, 2010.
FINANCIAL RESULTS YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
31.03.2010 31.03.2009
Rs. In Lakhs Rs. In Lakhs
Income from sales/Other operation
Sales 6766.86 5062.96
Other Income 50.71 126.62
Total Expenditure 6410.34 4761.77
Gross Profit (Before Int. Depn. & Tax) 407.23 427.81
Financial Overheads 34.68 9.45
Depreciation 47.51 43.65
Profit Before Tax 325.04 374.69
Provision for Tax 57.51 44.07
Profit After Current Tax 267.52 330.62
Less: Deferred Tax 1.75 65.24
Net Profit 265.78 265.38
Add: Surplus From Previous Year 2428.84 2282.86
Profit available for Appropriation 2694.61 2548.25
Less: General Reserve 60.00 60.00
Proposed Dividend 50.77 50.77
Dividend tax 8.43 8.63
Balance Carried Forward 2575.41 2428.84
Earning Per Share Basic ( Rs.) 2.09 2.09
Dividend
To strengthen the long term prospects and ensuring sustainable growth
in assets and revenue, it is important for your Company to evaluate
various opportunities in which your Company operates. Your Company
currently has several projects under implementation and continues to
explore newer opportunities. Your Board of Directors considers this to
be strategic interest of the Company and believe that this will greatly
enhance the long term Shareholders value. In order to fund these
projects of development, expansion and implementation stages,
conservation of funds is of vital importance. At the same time
considering the investor interest also and to balance both the factors,
your Directors have carefully considered and recommended Re.0.40 per
equity share as dividend for the financial year 2009 - 10
Merger
The Company has filed an application with the Honourable High Court of
Judicature Madras seeking approval for merger of High End Homes Private
Limited a closely held Company of the promoters with the Company. The
High End Homes Private Limited the transferor Company owns substantial
land banks and hence the Board is of the opinion that the proposed
merger shall bring into possession much required land assets to the
Company for its future projects and would benefit the shareholders as a
whole.
Business growth and outlook
The financial year 2009-10 saw the recessionary impact of the earlier
year slowly receding. Although American and European economy had not
fully recovered and bad news regarding sovereign defaults continuing to
pour in, the Indian economy appeared to march ahead with the Central
Government confident of meeting the projected 8-9% GDP growth.
The employment market in India having more or less stabilized, the
general demand in the economy continued to start gaining from all the
sectors including the property development market. The leading
commercial banks also took steps to provide positive impetus by
announcing concessional rate of interest for initial period of home
loans. These factors have helped the customers to come back to the
property development market so as to achieve the aim of buying a dream
home.
A Company to be strong and stable has to understand the dynamics of
economy, continuously evaluate its strategy and should swiftly rework
its business plans so as to survive any crisis.
Your Board of Directors fully understood the situation and accordingly
re worked the Companys growth path.
The Company which has positioned itself as a premium residential
project developers has now repositioned itself by entering into
affordable housing segment. The Company strongly believes that this
segment shall provide robust volume growth for the Company, thereby
contributing for its top line and bottom line.
Ongoing and future projects
Project Location Total saleable
area (In Sq.Feet)
Terracotta Gandhi Nagar 22206
Glo Besant Nagar II 10200
Waterlilly Thoraipakkam 4198
Faber hills Salem 195000
Lotuspond Thaiyur 1154824
Infinity Poonamallee 410188
Fountain Square Ayanavaram 30274
Solitaire Perungudi 30088
Park Avenue Kelambakkam 520000
Pebble Kothari Road 65683
Raj Vilas Besant Nagar 85000
The Company has completed 20% of these projects and the final execution
of few projects are expected to be completed on or before September
2011 and some of the projects by March 2011.
Directors
The Board proposes re appointment of Shri. Chandan Parmar and Shri.
Suresh Kumar, who retire by rotation and are eligible for re
appointment.
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:
1. That in preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March
31, 2010, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and
proper explanations were provided for material departures, if any.
2. 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 the end of the financial year and of
the profit of the Company for the year.
3. That the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for
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.
4. That the Directors have prepared the accounts for the financial
year ended March 31, 2010, on a going concern basis.
Corporate Governance
Your company is committed to transparency in all its dealings and
places emphasis on adherence to business ethics. Your company has been
following good corporate governance procedures and is in constant
effort of upgrading its Corporate Governance regime. A report on
Corporate Governance along with a certificate from the Auditors of the
Company regarding the compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance
as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement forms part of
the Annual Report.
Awards and Recognitions
- Your Company has been conferred with the prestigious ÃACCOLADES OF
EXCELLENCEÃ Indias Best Residential Project award for their Unique
project ÃPATIOÃ from CNBC & CRISIL. A rare Honour reserved for a select
few in the real estate industry.
- Prop Equity has ranked Vijay Shanthi Builders Limited as NUMBER ONE
among the top 10 developers based on residential launches 2008- 09.
- Prop Equity has ranked Vijay Shanthi Builders Limited as NUMBER SIX
among the top 10 developers based on residential absorption 2008- 09.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report (MDA)
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, forming part of this
report, as required under clause 49(IV) (F) of the Listing Agreement
with the stock exchanges is attached separately in this Annual Report.
Auditors and Auditors Report
M/s. Ramaratnam & Co, Chartered Accountants, statutory auditors of the
Company, retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting
of the Company and have expressed their willingness for appointment as
statutory auditors and confirmed that their appointment if made, will
be within the prescribed limits under section 224(1B) of the Companies
Act,1956.
The Notes on Accounts forming a part of the financial statements are
self explanatory and need no further explanation.
There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in the Auditors Report
which require any clarification or explanation.
Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange
earnings and outgo
The particulars as required under section 217(1) (e) of the Companies
Act,1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the
report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988,are set out in Annexure ÃAÃ
included in this report
The statement of particulars of employees as required under Sec 217(2A)
of the Companies Act, 1956
The statement of particulars of employees as required under Sec 217(2A)
of the Companies Act, 1956 are set out in Annexure ÃBÃ included in this
report.
Fixed Deposits
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits
from the public.
Acknowledgments
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation and immense
gratitude for the timely assistance received from the Bankers and
Financial Institutions, more particularly, The South Indian Bank
Limited, State Bank of India, ICICI, Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited, HDFC
Bank, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), and IDBI.
We are deeply obliged with the Government Agencies for the help and
guidance received time and again from them, we are grateful to them for
their constant support.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the
excellent contribution made by the employees of your company at all
levels during the year under review. The team effort is really
commendable. The same level of dedication, zeal and enthusiasm by the
employees of your company is expected during the coming years, to
achieve new horizons.
By order of the Board
Place: Chennai Sd/-
Dated: 29.05.2010 CHANDAN PARMAR
CHAIRMAN