Mar 31, 2016
Dear Members,
The Directors are pleased to present the Twenty Fifth Annual Report together with the Audited Statement of Accounts for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2016.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Amount in Rs. in Lakhs)
PARTICULARS |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
||
Current Year 2015-2016 |
Previous Year 2014-2015 |
Current Year 2015-2016 |
Previous Year 2014-2015 |
|
Income |
|
|
|
|
Software & Technical Services |
633.33 |
557.73 |
2342.60 |
2864.30 |
Lease/Rental Income |
291.54 |
314.46 |
248.81 |
272.44 |
Other Income |
7.29 |
11.24 |
84.67 |
56.98 |
Total Income |
932.16 |
883.43 |
2676.09 |
3193.72 |
Total Expenditure |
960.43 |
3349.78 |
3329.65 |
15828.61 |
Profit/(loss) before tax |
(28.27) |
(2466.36) |
(653.57) |
(12634.89) |
Provision for Tax |
(12.67) |
(13.12) |
12.98 |
70.44 |
Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax |
(15.60) |
(2453.24) |
(666.55) |
(12705.33) |
EPS - Basic |
(0.16) |
(25.67) |
(6.98) |
(132.97) |
EPS - Diluted |
(0.16) |
(25.67) |
(6.98) |
(132.97) |
OVERVIEW OF COMPANY''S FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Your Company has recorded a consolidated income (as per Indian GAAP) of 2676.09 Lakhs for the Financial Year under review and Loss of 653.57 Lakhs.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
During the period under review and the date of Board''s Report there was no change in the nature of Business.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
Directors have decided not to transfer any amount to reserves for the year.
DIVIDEND:
Due to losses, no dividend has been recommended by directors for the financial year 2015 - 16.
SHARE CAPITAL
The Paid up Equity Share Capital as on 31st March, 2016 was 9.55 crores. During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares. The Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights. It has neither issued employee stock options nor sweats equity shares and does not have any scheme to fund its employees to purchase the shares of the Company.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
Your Company has not accepted any deposits falling under Section 76(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and any other applicable provisions of the Act read with Rule 2 of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules 2014 during the year under review.
BOARD MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR:
The Board of Directors duly met 6 (Six) times on 17.04.2016, 30.05.2015, 14.08.2015, 27.08.2015, 17.11.2015 and 13.02.2016 in respect of which meetings, proper notices were given and the proceedings were properly recorded and signed in the Minutes Book maintained for the purpose.
APPOINTMENT / RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS / CEO / CFO AND KEY MANANGERIAL PERSONNEL:
During the year, Mr. TELUKUTLA SRINIVASA RAO was appointed as Additional Director w.e.f. 07.07.2016. Mr Venkateswara Rao Gudipudi, Executive Director and Mr. Avula Venkata Narayana Reddy, Independent has resigned w.e.f 17.11.2015 and 13.02.2016.
On 13th August, 2016 appointment of Ms. Alima Dudakulla as Company Secretary of the Company in place of Mr. Katakam Vinood Kumar.
The details of the appointment/re-appointment of the director/s:
Particulars |
Details |
Details |
DIN |
06545264 |
01562665 |
Date of Birth |
16.05.1968 |
26.06.1965 |
Date of Appointment |
07.07.2016 |
07.04.2008 |
Qualifications |
MA Phd |
M.A., |
No. of Shares held in the Company |
Nil |
2069 |
Directorships held in other companies (excluding private limited and foreign companies) |
I.C.S.A. (INDIA) LIMITED |
1. P R CEMENTS LTD 2. I.C.S.A. (INDIA) LIMITED 3. SAHASRA INVESTMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED 4. BRG ENERGY LIMITED 5. SOFTPRO TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED |
Positions held in mandatory committees of other companies |
- |
- |
Relationship with other directors of the Company |
- |
- |
DECLARATION FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS ON ANNUAL BASIS:
The Company has received declarations from Mr. Venkata Reddy Nalabolu, Mr. Lalitha Gudimetla and Mr. Telukutla Srinivasa Rao, Independent directors of the company to the effect that they are meeting the criteria of independence as provided in Sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.- Annexure-IV
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
There are no employees whose particulars are to be furnished U/s 197 (12) of the Companies Act,2013 and any other applicable provisions of the Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014, as the remuneration of none of the employees has crossed the limits specified therein.
HUMAN RESOURCES
''Human Resources'' are recognized as a key pillar of any successful organization and so is for CURA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED. The company puts constant efforts in recruiting and training the employees and ensures to bring out the best of them. The company adopts a HR policy and ensures that all the employees are aware of personnel policies. The needs of the employees are addressed with high importance and efforts are made to provide a highly challenging and healthy environment. Besides all these, the company places high emphasis on professional etiquette required of every employee.
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and. It establishes various levels of accountability and overview within the Company, while vesting identified managers with responsibility for each significant risk.
The main objective of this policy is to ensure sustainable business growth with stability and to promote a proactive approach in reporting, evaluating and resolving risks associated with the business. In order to achieve the key objective, the policy establishes a structured and disciplined approach to Risk Management, in order to guide decisions on risk related issues.
In today''s challenging and competitive environment, strategies for mitigating inherent risks in accomplishing the growth plans of the Company are imperative. The common risks inter alia are: Regulations, competition, Business risk, Technology obsolescence, Investments, retention of talent and expansion of facilities.
Business risk, inter-alia, further includes financial risk, political risk, fidelity risk, legal risk.
As a matter of policy, these risks are assessed and steps as appropriate are taken to mitigate the same.
INTERNAL CONTROLS SYSTEMS AND ADEQUACY
Cura Technologies Limited has an adequate system of internal control to ensure that the resources of the Company are used efficiently and effectively, all assets are safeguarded and protected against loss from unauthorized use or disposition and the transactions are authorized, recorded and reported correctly, financial and other data are reliable for preparing financial information and other data and for maintaining accountability of assets. The internal control is supplemented by extensive programmer of internal audits, review by management, documented policies, guidelines and procedures.
VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy, to provide a formal mechanism to the Directors and employees to report their concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company''s Code of Conduct or ethics policy. The Policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of employees who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. It is affirmed that no personnel of the Company has been denied access to the Audit Committee.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The Company has not made any investment or given any loans or guarantees or provided any security during the year.
FIXED DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposits during the financial year 2015-2016. There are no outstanding deposits as on 31.03.2016
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 in prescribed form AOC-2, is appended as Annexure to the Board''s report.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3) (p), 149(8) and Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, Annual Performance Evaluation of the Directors as well as of the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration has been carried out.
The Performance Evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board and the Performance Evaluation of the Chairman and Non-Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors.
The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in Corporate Governance Report.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has adopted the Nomination and Remuneration Policy for the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees, pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has considered the following factors while formulating the Policy:
(i) The level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate Directors of the quality required to run the Company successfully;
(ii) Relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks; and
(iii) Remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the Company and its goals.
It is affirmed that the remuneration paid to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and all other employees is as per the Remuneration Policy of the Company. Details of the Remuneration Policy are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
A calendar of Board and Committee Meetings to be held during the year was circulated in advance to the Directors. Six Board Meetings were convened and held during the year.
The Board has constituted an Audit Committee with all Independent Directors namely Mrs. LALITHA GUDIMETLA, Mr. VENKATA REDDY NALABOLU, and Mr. A.V.N REDDY as Members. There have not been any instances during the year when recommendations of the Audit Committee were not accepted by the Board.
Details of the composition of the Board and its Committees and of the Meetings held and attendance of the Directors at such Meetings, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Act and the SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors to the best of their knowledge and ability confirm as under:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, for the year ended 31st March 2016, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;
c) 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) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis; and
e) The Company had laid down Internal Financial Controls to be followed by the Company and that such Internal Financial Controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
f) The have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
AUDITORS STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. Rambabu & CO., Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad as Statutory Auditors of the Company retires at the ensuing annual general meeting.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and any other applicable provisions of the Act and the Rules framed there under, it is proposed to ratify the appointment of M/s. Rambabu & CO., (ICAI Reg. No. 002976S) as statutory auditors of the Company from the conclusion of the forthcoming AGM till the conclusion of the 28th AGM to be held in the year 2019, subject to ratification of their appointment at every AGM. M/s. Rambabu & CO., Chartered Accountants have furnished the Certificate of their eligibility for appointment in compliance with Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and any other applicable provisions of the Act
The Board recommends their re-appointment.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s C.V. Reddy K & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, to undertake the secretarial audit of the company. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as ''Annexure III''.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2016 do not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
INTERNAL AUDITORS:
The Company does not have internal auditors.
AUDIT REPORTS: (a) Statutory Auditors Report:
The Board has duly reviewed the Statutory Auditor''s Report on the Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2016 and has noted that the same does not have any reservation, qualification or adverse remarks. However, the Board decided to further strengthen the existing system and procedures to meet all kinds of challenges that may occur in the industry.
(b) Secretarial Audit Report:
The Board has duly reviewed the Secretarial Audit Report on the Compliances according to the provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act 2013 and does not have any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks except that the Company does not have internal auditors. The Board is looking for internal auditors and the vacancy will be filled shortly.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
Since your Company does not have the net worth of Rs. 500 Crore or more, or turnover of
Rs. 1000 Crore or more, or a net profit of Rs. 5 Crore or more during the financial year, Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to Corporate Social Responsibility is not applicable and hence the Company need not adopt any Corporate Social Responsibility Policy.
COMPLIANCE WITH SEBI (LISTING OBLIGATIONS AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS) REGULATIONS, 2015:
In compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Company has signed uniform listing agreement with BSE Limited and framed the following policies which are available on Company''s website i.e. www. taazastores.com
- Board Diversity Policy
- Policy on preservation of Documents
- Risk Management Policy
- Whistle Blower Policy
- Familiarization programme for Independent Directors
- Anti - Sexual Harassment Policy
- Related Party Policy
- Code of Conduct
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Information in accordance with Section 134 of Companies Act, 2013 and any other applicable provisions of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and form part of the Directors Report for the period ended 31st March, 2016 is follows:
A. Conservation of Energy - Your Company is engaged in Software Development and IT Enabled Services and hence the details in respect of the above are not applicable. However, measures are taken to reduce energy consumption wherever possible.
B. Research & Development - Research and development of new services, designs, frameworks, processes and methodologies continue to be of importance at your Company. This allows Company to enhance quality and productivity and customer satisfaction through continuous innovation.
C. Technology Absorption - The Company being a knowledge based entity, continuously adapt itself to changing technologies so as to adhere to the quality policy and meet its clients'' expectations.
D. Foreign Exchange Earnings & Outgo:
2015-16 2014-15
Foreign Exchange earnings 4.93 267.10
Foreign Exchange outgo - -
INSURANCE:
The assets of your Company are adequately insured.
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS'' COMPENSATION AND DISCLOSURES:
None of the Independent / Non-Executive Directors has any pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company which in the Judgment of the Board may affect the independence of the Directors.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The company is in compliance with SS 1 & SS 2.
LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGE:
The Equity Shares of the Company continue to be listed on Bombay Stock Exchange Limited & National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Annual listing fees have been paid to these Exchanges for the year 2016-17.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:
The Audit Committee of the Company reviews the financial statements of the subsidiary companies. The Audit Committee also reviews investment made by subsidiary companies, minutes of their Board meetings, and the statement of all significant transactions and arrangements entered into by the subsidiary companies. None of the Indian subsidiary of the Company falls under the term ''material non-listed Indian subsidiary'' as defined under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
The Company has 6 subsidiaries (including step down subsidiaries) as on 31st March 2016.
a) CURA Global GRC Solutions Pte Ltd, Singapore.
b) CURA Risk Management Software (PTY) Limited, South Africa.
c) CURA Software Solutions UK Limited, UK.
d) CURA Software Solutions Company, USA.
e) CURA Risk Management Software (PTY) Limited, Australia.
f) Softpro Technologies Private Limited.
The Consolidated Financial Statements represented by the Company includes the Audited Financial Information of its subsidiaries As per Section 129(3) of Companies Act, 2013 and any other applicable provisions of the Act (Corresponding to Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956 to the extent applicable) the Company is required to attach the Directors'' Report, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account of the subsidiaries to the Annual Report. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India vide its circular No. 2/2011 dated 8th February 2011 has provided an exemption to companies from complying with Section 212, of The Companies Act 1956, provided such companies publish the audited consolidated financial statements in their annual report. Accordingly, the Annual Report 2015-16 does not contain the financial statements of the subsidiaries.
The audited financial statement and related information of the subsidiaries will be made available for inspection during business hours at our registered office in Hyderabad, India and separate of copy of such statements will be provided at the request of the members.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
As required pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an extract of annual return in MGT 9 as a part of this Annual Report - Annexure.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
During the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules there under.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
The Report on Corporate Governance, as required under Sebi (LODR) Regulations, 2015, forms part of the Annual Report.
a) Management Discussion & Analysis Report: Aspects of Management Discussion and Analysis is enclosed as Annexure - I to this report.
b) Report on Corporate Governance: A separate report on Corporate Governance along with Auditor''s Certificate on its compliance is enclosed as Annexure - II to this report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors thank customers, vendors, bankers, and service providers as well as regulatory and Governments Authorities for their support.
Your Directors would also like to place on record their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Shareholders for their support and co-operation. Your Directors express their heartfelt gratitude to the employees for their exceptional commitment and loyalty to the Company.
By Order of the Board of Directors
CURA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Sd/-
Place: Hyderabad (G. BALA REDDY)
Date: 28.11.2016 CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Twenty Fourth Annual
Report together with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the year
ended 31st March, 2015.
REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE:
The Highlights of the financial results is as below
(Standalone, Amount in Rs. Lakhs)
Particulars Current Year Previous Year
2014-15 2013-14
Income
Software & Technical Services 557.73 542.08
Lease/Rental Income 314.46 309.22
Other Income 11.24 12.11
Total Income 883.43 863.41
Total Expenditure 3349.78 1,344.72
Profit/(loss) before tax (2466.36) (481.31)
Provision for Tax (13.12) (16.15)
Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax (2453.24) (465.16)
EPS- Basic (25.67) (4.87)
EPS - Diluted (25.67) (4.87)
Global Operations:
Your Company has recorded a consolidated income (as per Indian GAAP) of
3193.72 Lakhs for the Financial Year under review and Loss of 12705.34
Lakhs.
DIVIDENDS:
Due to losses, no dividend has been recommended by directors for the
financial year 2014-15
PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
Your Company has not accepted any deposits falling under Section 76(1)
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rule 2 of the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules 2014 during the year under review.
DIRECTORS:
During the year Sri. Bala Reddy G retires by rotation and being
eligible offers himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends his
reappointment.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
There are no employees whose particulars are to be furnished U/s 197
(12) of the Companies Act,2013 and any other applicable provisions of
the Act read with Rues 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies, (Appointments
and remuneration Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014, as the remuneration
of none of the employees has crossed the limits specified therein.a
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 and any other
applicable provisions of the Act the Directors of your Company hereby
confirm that :
i. That in the preparation of Annual Accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2015, the applicable accounting standards have been followed
along with the proper explanation relating to material departures, if
any, there from;
ii. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company at the end of the financial year ended 31st March, 2015 and
of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;
iii. 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 frauds and other irregularities;
iv. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Information in accordance with Section 134(5) of Companies Act, 2013
and any other applicable provisions of the Act read with the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 and form part of the Directors Report for the
period ended 31st March, 2015 is follows:
A. Conservation of Energy - Your Company is engaged in Software
Development and IT Enabled Services and hence the details in respect of
the above are not applicable. However, measures are taken to reduce
energy consumption wherever possible.
B. Research & Development - Research and development of new services,
designs, frameworks, processes and methodologies continue to be of
importance at your Company. This allows Company to enhance quality and
productivity and customer satisfaction through continuous innovation.
C. Technology Absorption - The Company being a knowledge based entity,
continuously adapt itself to changing technologies so as to adhere to
the quality policy and meet its clients' expectations.
D. Foreign Exchange Earnings & Outgo:
2014-15 2013-14
Foreign Exchange earnings Rs. 267.10 Rs. 393.92
Foreign Exchange outgo - Rs. 10.57
LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGE:
The Equity Shares of the Company continue to be listed on Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited & National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Annual
listing fees have been paid these Exchanges for the year 2015-16.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:
The Audit Committee of the Company reviews the financial statements of
the subsidiary companies. The Audit Committee also reviews investment
made by subsidiary companies, minutes of their Board meetings, and the
statement of all significant transactions and arrangements entered into
by the subsidiary companies. None of the Indian subsidiary of the
Company falls under the term 'material non-listed Indian subsidiary' as
defined under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
The Company has 6 subsidiaries (including step down subsidiaries) as on
31st March 2015.
a) CURA Global GRC Solutions Pte Ltd, Singapore.
b) CURA Risk Management Software (PTY) Limited, South Africa.
c) CURA Software Solutions UK Limited, UK.
d) CURA Software Solutions Company, USA.
e) CURA Risk Management Software (PTY) Limited, Australia.
f) Softpro Technologies Private Limited.
The Consolidated Financial Statements represented by the Company
includes the Audited Financial Information of its subsidiaries
As per Section 129(3) of Companies Act 2013 and any other applicable
provisions of the Act (Corresponding to Section 212 of the Companies
Act, 1956 to the extent applicable) the Company is required to attach
the Directors' Report, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account of the
subsidiaries to the Annual Report. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
Government of India vide its circular No. 2/ 2011 dated 8th February
2011 has provided an exemption to companies from complying with Section
212, of The Companies Act 1956, provided such companies publish the
audited consolidated financial statements in their annual report.
Accordingly, the Annual Report 2014-15 does not contain the financial
statements of the subsidiaries.
The audited financial statement and related information of the
subsidiaries will be made available for inspection during business
hours at our registered office in Hyderabad, India and separate of copy
of such statements will be provided at the request of the members.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR :
Dr Mohan S Rao, Practising Company Secretary has been appointed as the
Secretarial Auditor to carry out the Secretarial Audit under the
provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made
thereunder. The Report of the Secretarial Auditor is enclosed to this
Report as Annexure "III".
AUDITORS:
M/s. Rambabu & CO., Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad as statutory
Auditors of the Company retires at the ensuing annual general meeting.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Rules framed thereunder, it is proposed to ratify the
appointment of M/s. Rambabu & CO., (ICAI Reg. No. 002976S) as statutory
auditors of the Company from the conclusion of the forthcoming AGM till
the conclusion of the 28 th AGM to be held in the year 2019, subject to
ratification of their appointment at every AGM. M/s. Rambabu & CO.,
Chartered Accountants have furnished the Certificate of their
eligibility for appointment in compliance with Section 141 of the
Companies Act, 2013
The Board recommends their appointment.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
a) Management Discussion & Analysis Report: Aspects of Management
Discussion and Analysis is enclosed as Annexure - I to this report.
b) Report on Corporate Governance: A separate report on Corporate
Governance along with Auditor's Certificate on its compliance is
enclosed as Annexure - II to this report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors thank customers, vendors, bankers, and service providers
as well as regulatory and Governments Authorities for their support.
Your Directors would also like to place on record their sincere
appreciation and gratitude to the Shareholders for their support and
co-operation. Your Directors express their heartfelt gratitude to the
employees for their exceptional commitment and loyalty to the Company.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
For CURA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Sd/-
BALA REDDY G
Chairman & Managing Director
Place : Hyderabad
Date : 27.08.2015
Mar 31, 2014
Dear members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Twenty Third Annual
Report together with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the year
ended 31st March, 2014.
REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE:
The Highlights of the financial results is as below
(Standalone, Amount in Rs. Lakhs)
Particulars Current Year Previous Year
2013-14 2012-13
Income
Software & Technical Services 542.08 529.03
Lease/Rental Income 309.22 251.19
Other Income 12.11 25.05
Total Income 863.41 805.27
Total Expenditure 1,344.72 876.85
Profit/(loss) before tax (481.31) (71.59)
Provision for Tax (16.15) (9.12)
Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax (465.16) (62.46)
EPS - Basic (4.87) (0.65)
EPS - Diluted (4.87) (0.65)
Global Operations:
Your Company has recorded a consolidated income (as per Indian GAAP) of
Rs. 3678.31 Lakhs for the Financial Year under review and loss of Rs.
1800.54 Lakhs.
DIVIDENDS:
Due to losses, no dividend has been recommended by directors for the
financial year 2013 - 14
PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
Your Company has not accepted any deposits falling under Section 58A of
the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)
Rules 1975 during the year under review.
DIRECTORS:
During the year Smt. Velangini Mary Gopu and Shri. Shyam Sunder Reddy
Vangala resigned from the directorship of the company w.e.f 03.01.2014
and 21.02.2014 respectively, the Board puts on record its appreciation
for services rendered by them as director of the Company.
The Company had, pursuant to the provisions of clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement entered into with Stock Exchanges, appointed Smt. Lalitha
Gudimetla, Sri Venkata Reddy Nalabolu, Sri Avula Venkata Narayana Reddy
as Independent Directors of the Company.
The Board of Directors of your Company, after reviewing the provisions
of the Act, are of the opinion that Smt. Lalitha Gudimetla, Sri Venkata
Reddy Nalabolu, Sri Avula Venkata Narayana Reddy fulfills the criteria
specified in the Act and the Rules made there under to be eligible to
be appointed as Independent Director pursuant to the provisions of
section 149 of the Act and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and
recommend for his appointment as Independent Director.
As per section 149(4) of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act), which came into
effect from April 1, 2014, every listed public company is required to
have at least one-third of the total number of directors as Independent
Directors. In accordance with the provisions of section 149 of the Act,
these Directors are being appointed as Independent Directors to hold
office as per their tenure of appointment mentioned in the Notice of
the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company.
Further Sri Venkateswara Rao Gudipudi, who shall retire by rotation at
this Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer himself for
re-appointment.
The Board recommends their re/appointments.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
There are no employees whose particulars are to be furnished U/s 217
(2A) of the Companies Act,1956 read with Companies Act (Particulars of
employees) Rules 1988, as the remuneration of none of the employees has
crossed the limits specified therein.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the Directors
of your Company hereby confirm that:
i. that in the preparation of Annual Accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2014, the applicable accounting standards have been followed
along with the proper explanation relating to material departures, if
any, there from;
ii. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company at the end of the financial year ended 31st March, 2014 and
of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;
iii. 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 frauds and other irregularities;
iv. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Information in accordance with clause (e) of Sub-section (1) of Section
217 read with the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the Report of
Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 and form part of the Directors Report
for the period ended 31st March, 2014 is follows:
A. Conservation of Energy - Your Company is engaged in Software
Development and IT Enabled Services and hence the details in respect of
the above are not applicable. However, measures are taken to reduce
energy consumption wherever possible.
B. Research & Development - Research and development of new services,
designs, frameworks, processes and methodologies continue to be of
importance at your Company. This allows Company to enhance quality and
productivity and customer satisfaction through continuous innovation.
C. Technology Absorption - The Company being a knowledge based entity,
continuously adapt itself to changing technologies so as to adhere to
the quality policy and meet its clients'' expectations.
LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGE:
The Equity Shares of the Company continue to be listed on Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited & National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Annual
listing fees have been paid these Exchanges for the year 2014-15.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:
The Audit Committee of the Company reviews the financial statements of
the subsidiary companies. The Audit Committee also reviews investment
made by subsidiary companies, minutes of their Board meetings, and the
statement of all significant transactions and arrangements entered into
by the subsidiary companies. None of the Indian subsidiary of the
Company falls under the term ''material non-listed Indian subsidiary'' as
defined under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
The Company has 6 subsidiaries (including step down subsidiaries) as on
31st March 2014.
a) CURA Global GRC Solutions Pte Ltd, Singapore.
b) CURA Risk Management Software (PTY) Limited, South Africa.
c) CURA Software Solutions UK Limited, UK.
d) CURA Software Solutions Company, USA.
e) CURA Risk Management Software (PTY) Limited, Australia.
f) Softpro Technologies Private Limited.
The Consolidated Financial Statements represented by the Company
includes the Audited Financial Information of its subsidiaries.
As per Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, the Company is required
to attach the Directors'' Report, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss
Account of the subsidiaries to the annual report. The Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, Government of India vide its circular No. 2/2011
dated 8th February 2011 has provided an exemption to companies from
complying with Section 212, provided such companies publish the audited
consolidated financial statements in their annual report. Accordingly,
the annual report 2013- 14 does not contain the financial statements of
the subsidiaries.
The audited financial statement and related information of the
subsidiaries will be made available for inspection during business
hours at our registered office in Hyderabad, India and separate of copy
of such statements will be provided at the request of the members.
REPLY TO AUDITORS QUALIFICATIONS/OBSERVATIONS:
With reference to Auditor qualification vide Para 11 of Annexure to
Auditor''s Report on Standalone Financial Statements, Board herewith
bring to your kind notice that company is undergoing acute financial
crisis due to slow down of business in major markets of the company
abroad, viz. Australia, Europe, America etc. Consequently revenue of
the company is being tremendously effected, leading to shortfall in
cash flows. Hence company could not re-pay the loans.
Further Auditors'' observation vide point 4 of Auditor''s Report on
consolidated Financial Statements is self explanatory.
AUDITORS:
M/s. Rambabu & CO., Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad as statutory
Auditors of the Company retires at the ensuing annual general meeting.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Rules framed thereunder, it is proposed to appoint M/s. Rambabu
& CO., (ICAI Reg. No. 002976S) as statutory auditors of the Company
from the conclusion of the forthcoming AGM till the conclusion of the
28th AGM to be held in the year 2019, subject to ratification of their
appointment at every AGM. M/s. Rambabu & CO., Chartered Accountants
have furnished the Certificate of their eligibility for appointment in
compliance with Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Board recommends their appointment.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
a) Management Discussion & Analysis Report: Aspects of Management
Discussion and Analysis is enclosed as Annexure - I to this report.
b) Report on Corporate Governance: A separate report on Corporate
Governance along with Auditor''s Certificate on its compliance is
enclosed as Annexure - II to this report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors thank customers, vendors, bankers, and service providers
as well as regulatory and Governments Authorities for their support.
Your Directors would also like to place on record their sincere
appreciation and gratitude to the Shareholders for their support and
co-operation. Your Directors express their heartfelt gratitude to the
employees for their exceptional commitment and loyalty to the Company.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
For CURA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Sd/-
BALA REDDY GOPU
Place : Hyderabad Chairman & Managing Director
Date : 30.08.2014
Mar 31, 2013
To The Members
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Twenty Second Annual
Report together with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the year
ended 31st March, 2013.
REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE:
The Highlights of the financial results is as below
(Standalone, Amount in Rs. Lakhs)
Particulars Current
Year Previous Year
2012-13 2011-12
Income
Software & Technical Services 529.03 948.60
Lease/Rental Income 251.19 329.12
Other Income 25.05 10.69
Total Income 805.27 1288.41
Total Expenditure 876.85 1452.17
Profit/(loss) before tax (71.59) (163.76)
Provision for Tax (9.12) (23.01)
Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax (62.46) (140.74)
EPS- Basic (0.65) (147)
EPS - Diluted (0.65) (147)
Global Operations:
Your Company has recorded a consolidated income (as per Indian GAAP) of
Rs. 4179.16 Lakhs for the Financial Year under review and profit of Rs.
12.06 Lakhs.
DIVIDENDS:
No dividend has been recommended by directors for the financial year
2012-13.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
Your Company has not accepted any deposits falling under Section 58A of
the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)
Rules 1975 during the year under review.
DIRECTORS:
Mr. Shyam Sunder Reddy Vangala & Mr. Venkata Reddy Nalabolu Directors
of the Company retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.
The Board recommends their re-appointment.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
There are no employees whose particulars are to be furnished U/s 217
(2A) of the Companies Act,1956 read with Companies Act (Particulars of
employees) Rules 1988, as the remuneration of none of the employees has
crossed the limits specified therein. EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN
Your Company has One Plan in operation, namely, ESOP 2008 Plan. The
Company has granted options to its employees under this scheme. As
required by clause 12 of SEBI (Employee stock option scheme & employee
stock purchase scheme) Guidelines, 1999, the particulars of the stock
option granted & other disclosures as on 31.03.2013 are furnished as
Annexure - I
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the Directors
of your Company hereby confirm that:
i. In the preparation of Annual Accounts for the year ended 31st March,
2013, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with
the proper explanation relating to material departures, if any, there
from;
ii. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company at the end of the financial year ended 31st March, 2013 and
of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;
iii. 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 frauds and other irregularities;
iv. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Information in accordance with clause (e) of Sub-section (1) of Section
217 read with the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the Report of
Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 and form part of the Directors Report
for the period ended 31st March, 2013 is follows:
A. Conservation of Energy - Your Company is engaged in Software
Development and IT Enabled Services and hence the details in respect of
the above are not applicable. However, measures are taken to reduce
energy consumption wherever possible.
B. Research & Development - Research and development of new services,
designs, frameworks, processes and methodologies continue to be of
importance at your Company. This allows Company to enhance quality and
productivity and customer satisfaction through continuous innovation.
C. Technology Absorption -The Company being a knowledge based entity,
continuously adapt itself to changing technologies so as to adhere to
the quality policy and meet its clients'' expectations.
D. Foreign Exchange Earnings & Outgo:
2012-13 2011-12
Foreign Exchange earnings Rs. 66.38 Rs. 8.24
Foreign Exchange outgo Rs. 305.30 Rs. 401.35
LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGE:
The Equity Shares of the Company continue to be listed on Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited & National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Annual
listing fees have been paid to these Exchanges for the year 2013-14.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:
The Audit Committee of the Company reviews the financial statements of
the subsidiary companies. The Audit Committee also reviews investment
made by subsidiary companies, minutes of their Board meetings, and the
statement of all significant transactions and arrangements entered into
by the subsidiary companies. None of the Indian subsidiary of the
Company falls under the term Âmaterial non listed Indian subsidiary'' as
defined under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
As per Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, the Company is required
to attach the Directors'' Report, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss
Account of the subsidiaries to the annual report. The Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, Government of India vide its circular No. 2/2011
dated 8th February 2011 has provided an exemption to companies from
complying with Section 212, provided such companies publish the audited
consolidated financial statements in their annual report. Accordingly,
the annual report 2012-13 does not contain the financial statements of
the subsidiaries. The audited annual accounts and related information
of the following subsidiaries, where applicable, will be made available
for inspection during business hours at our registered office in
Hyderabad, India.
The Company has 6 subsidiaries (including step down subsidiaries) as on
31st March 2013.
CURA Global GRC Solutions Pte Ltd, Singapore
CURA Risk Management Software (PTY) Limited, South Africa
CURA Software Solutions UK Limited, UK
CURA Software Solutions Company, USA
CURA Risk Management Software (PTY) Limited, Australia
Softpro Technologies Private Limited
AUDITORS:
M/s. RAMBABU & CO., Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad as statutory
Auditors of the Company retire at the ensuing annual general meeting
and being eligible offer themselves for re- appointment.
Further Company is in receipt of confirmation from M/s. Rambabu & Co,
Chartered Accountants that in the event of their re-appointment as
statutory auditor at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, such
appointment will be in accordance with the limits specified in Section
224 (1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
Board recommends their re-appointment.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
a) Management Discussion & Analysis Report: Aspects of Management
Discussion and Analysis is enclosed as Annexure  II to this report.
b) Report on Corporate Governance: A separate report on Corporate
Governance along with Auditor''s Certificate on its compliance is
enclosed as Annexure  III to this report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors thank customers, Vendors, bankers, and service providers
as well as regulatory and Governments Authorities for their support.
Your Directors would also like to place on record their sincere
appreciation and gratitude to the Shareholders for their support and
co-operation. Your Directors express their heartfelt gratitude to the
employees for their exceptional commitment and loyalty to the Company.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
For CURA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Place: Hyderabad
Date: 02.09.2013 Sd/-
G. BALA REDDY
Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2012
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Twenty First Annual
Report together with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the year
ended 31st March, 2012.
REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE:
The Highlights of the financial results are as below
(Amount in Lakhs)
Particulars Current Year Previous Year
2011-12 2010-11
Income
Software & Technical Services 948.60 1,298.39
Lease/Rental Income 339.81 465.91
Total Income 1288.41 1,764.30
Total Expenditure 1452.17 1,357.36
Profit/(loss) before tax (163.76) 406.94
Provision for Tax (23.01) 101.31
Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax (140.74) 305.62
EPS- Basic -1.47 3.67
EPS - Diluted -1.47 3.65
Global Operations:
Your Company has recorded a consolidated income (as per Indian GAAP) of
Rs. 501,762,933 for the Financial Year under review and Loss of
Rs.82,272,305.
DIVIDEND:
Due to losses, no dividend has been recommended by directors for the
financial year 2011-12.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
Your Company has not accepted any deposits falling under Section 58A of
the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)
Rules 1975 during the year under review.
DIRECTORS:
Mr. Sarveswar Reddy Mandra, Director of the Company retires by rotation
at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and expressed his unwillingness
for re-appointment.
Further, Mrs. Velangini Mary Gopu, Directors of the Company retire by
rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible,
offer herself for re-appointment.
The Board recommends her re-appointment.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The information required under U/s 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956
read with Companies Act (Particulars of employees) Rules 1988, is given
as annexure, to this report, which forms a part of this report as
Annexure - I
EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN
Your Company has One Plan in operation, namely, ESOP 2008 Plan. The
Company has granted options to its employees under this scheme. As
required by clause 12 of SEBI (Employee stock option scheme & employee
stock purchase scheme) Guidelines, 1999, the particulars of the stock
option granted & other disclosures as on 31.03.2012 are furnished as
annexure - II
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 the Directors
Of your Company hereby confirm that:
i. In the preparation of Annual Accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2012, the applicable accounting standards have been followed
along with the proper explanation relating to material departures, if
any, there from;
ii. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company at the end of the financial year ended 31st March, 2012 and
of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;
iii. 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 frauds and other irregularities;
iv. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Information in accordance with clause (e) of Sub-section (1) of Section
217 read with the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the Report of
Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 and form part of the Directors Report
for the period ended 31st March, 2012 is follows:
A. Conservation of Energy à Your Company is engaged in Software
Development and IT Enabled Services and hence the details in respect of
the above are not applicable. However, measures are taken to reduce
energy consumption wherever possible.
B. Research & Development à Research and development of new
services, designs, frameworks, processes and methodologies continue to
be of importance at your Company. This allows Company to enhance
quality and productivity and customer satisfaction through continuous
innovation.
C. Technology Absorption - Not Applicable
D. Foreign Exchange Earnings & Outgo: 2011-12 2010-11
Foreign Exchange earnings Rs. 824,226/- Rs. 128,711,692/-
Foreign Exchange outgo Rs. 40,135,445/- Rs. 71,198,096/-
LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGE:
The Equity Shares of the Company continue to be listed on Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited & National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Annual
listing fees have been paid the these Exchanges for the year 2012-13.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:
The Audit Committee of the Company reviews the financial statements of
the subsidiary companies. The Audit Committee also reviews investment
made by subsidiary companies, minutes of their Board meetings, and the
statement of all significant transactions and arrangements entered into
by the subsidiary companies. None of the Indian subsidiary of the
Company falls under the term 'material non listed Indian subsidiary' as
defined under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
The Company has 6 subsidiaries (including step down subsidiaries) as on
31st March 2012.
CURA Global GRC Solutions Pte Ltd, Singapore
Cura, Singapore reported revenues ofRs. 23,666,491 as against previous
year's Rs. 82,435,660. The Net profit/(loss) for the year is Rs.
(34,646,872) as against profit/ (loss) of Rs. (94,153,891) in the
previous year
CURA Risk Management Software (PTY) Limited, South Africa
Cura, South Africa reported revenues of Rs. 233,027,811 as against
previous year's Rs.199,929,470. The Net profit for the year is Rs.
1,812,547 as against loss of Rs (37,744,153) in the previous year.
CURA Software Solutions UK Limited, UK
Cura, UK reported revenues of Rs 29,446,206 as against previous year's
Rs.39,594,841. The Net loss for the year is Rs. (1,947,333) as against
loss of Rs (12,420,027) in the previous year.
CURA Software Solutions Company, USA
Cura, USA reported revenues of Rs 27,676,197 as against previous year's
Rs.63,353,932. The Net loss for the year is Rs. (20,609,263) as
against loss ofRs (9,724,919) in the previous year.
CURA Risk Management Software (PTY) Limited, Australia
Cura, Australia reported revenues of Rs 150,756,737 as against previous
year's Rs.118,910,879. The Net loss for the year is Rs. (1,446,505) as
against loss of Rs (6,548,385) in the previous year.
Softpro Technologies Private Limited
Softpro Technologies reported revenues of Rs Nil as against previous
year's Rs. Nil. The Net profit/(loss) for the year is Rs. (787) as
against loss of Rs (154,610) in the previous year.
As per Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, the Company is required
to attach the Directors' Report, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss
Account of the subsidiaries to the annual report. The Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, Government of India vide its circular No. 2/2011
dated 8 February 2011 has provided an exemption to companies from
complying with Section 212, provided such companies publish the audited
consolidated financial statements in their annual report. Accordingly,
the annual report 2011-12 does not contain the financial statements of
the subsidiaries. The audited annual accounts and related information
of the subsidiaries, where applicable, will be made available for
inspection during business hours at our registered office in Hyderabad,
India.
The Consolidated Financial Statements represented by the Company
includes the Audited Financial Information of its subsidiaries.
AUDITORS:
M/s. RAMBABU & CO., Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad as statutory
Auditors of the Company retire at the ensuing annual general meeting
and being eligible offer themselves for re-appointment.
Further Company is in receipt of confirmation from M/s. Rambabu & Co,
Chartered Accountants that in the event of their re- appointment as
statutory auditor at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, such
appointment will be in accordance with the limits specified in Section
224 (1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
Board recommends their re-appointment.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
a) Management Discussion & Analysis Report: Aspects of Management
Discussion and Analysis is enclosed as Annexure à III to this report.
b) Report on Corporate Governance: A separate report on Corporate
Governance along with Auditor's Certificate on its compliance is
enclosed as Annexure à IV to this report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors thank customers. Vendors, bankers, and service providers
as well as regulatory and Governments Authorities for their support.
Your Directors would also like to place on record their sincere
appreciation and gratitude to the Shareholders for their support and
co-operation. Your Directors express their heartfelt gratitude to the
employees for their exceptional commitment and loyalty to the Company.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
For CURA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Place: Hyderabad
Date: 27.08.2012
Sd/-
G. BALA REDDY
Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2011
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 20th Annual Report
together with the Audited Accounts for the financial year ended 31st
March 2011
Financial Highlights on Standalone basis:
The Highlights of the financial results for the year 2010-2011 are as
below :
(Rs.)
Particulars As at 31 st March 2011 As at 31 st March 2010
INCOME
Software & Technical Services 129,839,407 101,057,296
Lease / Rental Income 43,745,982 46,615,344
Other Income 5,304,345 5,699,480
TOTAL INCOME 178,925,734 153,372,120
EXPENDITURE 138,231,780 114,277,520
PROFIT BEFORE TAX 40,693,954 39,094,601
PROFIT AFTER TAX 30,562,460 28,513,920
EPS- BASIC 3.67 4.29
EPS- DILUTED 3.65 3.39
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
For the financial year ended March 31, 2011, your Company had reported
a total income of Rs. 178,925,734 an increase of 16.67% as against Rs.
153,372,120 during the previous financial year. The company recorded a
net profit of Rs. 30,562,460 as against Rs. 28,513,920.
SHARE CAPITAL
Issued & Subscribed Capital
Your Company has allotted 2,595,000 Equity shares on preferential basis
and ESOP. With this, your company's capital has become Rs. 95,200,000
divided into 9,520,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10 each as on 31.03.2011.
Sl.No. Date of Allotment Particulars of Allotment No. of Shares
Allotted
1 07.04.2010 Allotment on Preferential Basis 350,000
2 21.04.2010 Allotment on Preferential Basis 350,000
3 29.04.2010 Allotment on Preferential Basis 300,000
4 22.06.2010 Allotment on Preferential Basis 100,000
5 23.07.2010 Allotment of Equity Shares
representing 30% 30,000
of Stock options granted under
employee stock Option Scheme 2008,
allotted at the discounted
price of Rs. 42 per Equity Shares
of Rs. 10 each
6 29.07.2010 Allotment on Preferential Basis 100,000
7 01.09.2010 Allotment on Preferential Basis 65,000
8 29.10.2010 Allotment on Preferential Basis 100,000
9 22.12.2010 Allotment on Preferential Basis 200,000
10 07.01.2011 Allotment on Preferential Basis 200,000
11 08.01.2011 Allotment on Preferential Basis 200,000
12 21.01.2011 Allotment on Preferential Basis 300,000
13 22.01.2011 Allotment on Preferential Basis 300,000
Total 2,595,000
DIVIDEND:
Your Board of Directors recommended a Dividend of Rs. 0.20 (2%) per
Equity Share of Rs. 10 each, for the financial year 2010- 2011.
FIXED DEPOSITS:
The company has not invited any Fixed Deposits from the public during
the year.
INSURANCE:
The Properties and Assets of the company are adequately insured.
PARTICULARS PURSUANT TO SECTION 212 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956
(Act), documents in respect of the various subsidiaries viz.,
Directors' Report, Auditor's Report, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss
Account, are required to be attached to the Balance Sheet of the
holding company. However, in terms of the provisions of Section 212(8)
of the Act, the Government of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has
vide letter No. 47/15/ 2011-CL-III dated 27 January 2011 granted
exemption from the provisions of Section 212(1) of the Act.
Accordingly, the Annual Report does not contain the financial
statements of the subsidiaries of the Company. However, the Company
will make available the audited annual accounts and related detailed
information of the subsidiaries to the shareholders upon request in
accordance with the applicable law. These documents are also available
for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during business
hours. The details of accounts of individual subsidiary companies will
also be available on the website of the Company.
A statement pursuant to the provisions of Section 212(1)(e) of the Act
appears as Annexure-D in the Annual Report.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
Softpro Technologies Pvt. Limited, India
Softpro Technologies reported revenues of Rs. Nil as against previous
year's Rs. 13,689,640. The Net Loss for the year was Rs. 154,610 as against
Profit of Rs. 747,184 in the previous year.
Cura Global GRC Solutions Pte Limited, Singapore
Cura, Singapore reported revenues of Rs. 82,435,660 as against previous
year's Rs. 145,123,422. The Net Loss for the year was Rs. 94,153,891 as
against Profit of Rs. 66,671,880 in the previous year.
Cura Risk Management Software (PTY) Limited, South Africa
Cura, South Africa reported revenues of Rs. 199,929,470 as against
previous year's Rs. 162,318,463. The Net Loss for the year was Rs.
37,744,153 as against Rs. 44,495,683 in the previous year.
Cura Software Solutions UK Limited, UK
Cura, UK reported revenues of Rs. 39,594,841 as against previous year's Rs.
32,720,355. The Net Loss for the year was Rs. 12,420,027 as against Rs.
13,223,986 in the previous year.
Cura Software Solutions Company, USA
Cura, USA reported revenues of Rs. 63,353,932 as against previous year's
Rs. 54,236,326. The Net Loss for the year was Rs. 9,724,919 as against Rs.
14,070,663 in the previous year.
Cura Risk Management Software (Pty) Ltd, Australia
Cura, Australia reported revenues of Rs. 118,910,879 as against previous
year's Rs. 88,385,957. The Net Loss for the year was Rs. 6,548,385 as
against Rs. 6,340,723 in the previous year.
EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN
Your Company has One Plan in operation, namely, ESOP 2008 Plan. The
Company has granted options to its employees under this scheme. As
required by clause 12 of SEBI (Employee stock option scheme & employee
stock purchase scheme) Guidelines, 1999, the particulars of the stock
options granted & other disclosures as on 31.03.2011 are furnished as
Annexure-B.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 217 (2AA) as incorporated by the Companies
(Amendment) Act, 2000, in the Companies Act, 1956, your Directors
confirm:
1. That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
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 at the end of the financial year and the
profit of the Company for the year under review;
3. That the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
4. That the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going
concern basis.
DIRECTORS:
Shri. A.V.N Reddy & Smt. G.Lalitha, retires by rotation and being
eligible offered themselves for re-appointment.
AUDITORS:
M/s RAMBABU & Co., Chartered Accountants, have expressed their
willingness to continue in office until conclusion of the next Annual
General Meeting at a remuneration to be fixed by the Board of
Directors.
EMPLOYEES:
The information required under Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act,
1956, and the rules made thereunder is given in the annexure, to this
report, which forms a part of this report as Annexure - C.
LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGE:
The Equity Shares of the Company continue to be listed on Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited & National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Annual
listing fees have been paid to these Exchanges for the year 2011-12.
REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Your Company has been practicing the principles of good corporate
governance over the years and it is a continuous and ongoing process. A
detailed report on Corporate Governance is given as Annexure ÃA' to
this Report. Report on Corporate Governance including Auditor's
Certificate on Compliance with the code of Corporate Governance under
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is enclosed as Annexure -A to this
report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Information as required to be furnished under the provisions of the
Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of
Directors) Rules, 1988 are as hereunder
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:
The company uses electric energy for air conditioning, computer
terminals, lightning and utilities etc in the work premises. All
possible measures such as centralized Air conditioning with imported
chillers, energy efficient lightning systems etc, have been taken to
conserve energy. The Company has in place the internal control
procedures by which the cost of the electricity shall be identified
with the project and thereby there will be an incentive for the
concerned Department to consume optimum power.
Additional Investment & Proposals for Reduction of Consumption of
Energy: Nil.
Total Energy Consumption requirement:
Not applicable, as the Company is not engaged in any of the specified
industries specified in Schedule-1 to the Companies (Disclosures of
Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules 1988.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:
The Company is committed to continue its efforts in Research and
Development. Our Research and Development activities will help us gear
for future opportunities. We invest and encourage continuous
innovation.
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, ADOPTION AND INNOVATION:
The company being a knowledge based entity, continuously adapts itself
to changing technologies so as to adhere to the quality policy and to
meet its client's expectations.
Foreign Exchange Earnings and outgo Foreign Exchange Earnings : Rs.
128,711,692 Foreign Exchange Outgo : Rs. 71,198,096
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors thank all investors, customers, vendors, banks, and
service providers as well as regulatory and government authorities for
their support. Your Directors greatly appreciate and thank the
significant contributions of Employees in the initiatives of the
Company.
By the order of the Board of Directors
Sd/-
G. BALA REDDY
Chairman & Managing Director
Place: Hyderabad
Date : 12.08.2011
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 19th Annual Report
together with the Audited Accounts for the financial year ended 31st
March 2010.
Financial Highlights on Standalone basis:
The Highlights of the financial results for the year 2009-2010 are as
below :
Rs in lakhs
Particulars Year ended 2009-2010 Year ended 2008-2009
INCOME
- Software & technical Services 1010.58 67.67
- Lease / Rental income 466.15 562.53
- Other Income 56.99 98.95
TOTAL INCOME 1533.72 729.15
EXPENDITURE 1142.77 454.93
PROFIT BEFORE TAX 390.95 274.22
PROVISION FOR TAX 105.81 96.59
PROFIT AFTER TAX 285.14 177.63
PROPOSED DIVIDEND 40.38 30.00
EPS Basic 4.29 2.96
Diluted 3.34 2.96
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
For the financial year ended March 31, 2010, your Company had reported
a total income of Rs. 1533.72 lakhs an increase of 114.87% as against
Rs.729.15 lakhs during the previous financial year. The company
recorded a net profit of Rs.285.14 lakhs as against Rs.177.63 lacs.
SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised Capital
Your Company has increased its Authorized Share Capital by Rs.
175,00,000/- aggregating the capital to Rs.10,00,00,000 divided into
1,00,00,000 Equity shares of Rs.10/- each
Issued & Subscribed Capital
Your Company has allotted 925,000 Equity shares on preferential basis.
With this, your companys capital has become* Rs.6,92,50,000/- divided
into 69,25,000 Equity shares of Rs.10/- each as on 31.03.2010.
Sl.No. Date of Allotment Particualrs No. of shares allotted
1 25.05.2009 Allotment on Preferential
basis 725,000
2 28.01.2010 Allotment on Preferential
basis 200,000
Total 925,000
DIVIDEND:
Your Board of Directors recommended a Dividend of Rs. 0.50 (5%) per
Equity Share of Rs.10/- each, for the financial year 2009-2010.
FIXED DEPOSITS:
The company has not invited any Fixed Deposits from the public during
the year.
INSURANCE:
The Properties and Assets of the company are adequately insured.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
Financials of India based subsidary - SoftPro Technologies Pvt. Ltd. &
Singapore based subsidary - Cura Global GRC Solutions Pte Ltd., are
included in this Annual Report as per Section 212 of the Companies Act,
1956.
The annual accounts of subsidiary companies are available for
inspection at the Registered Office of the Company.
EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN
Your Company has One Plan in operation, namely, ESOP 2008 Plan. The
Company has granted options to its employees under this scheme. As
required by clause 12 of SEBI (Employee stock option scheme & employee
stock purchase scheme) Guidelines, 1999, the particulars of the stock
options granted & other disclosures are furnished as Annexure-B.
EXTENSION OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:
Your Board of Directors in their meeting held on July 01, 2010 had
given their consent to file application with the Registrar of
Companies, Andhra Pradesh for seeking extension of time for convening
19th Annual General Meeting of the Company for the financial year
2009-10.
Application was made to ROC for extention of AGM and Registrar of
Companies, Andhra Pradesh, vide their letter dated July 07, 2010 had
granted the Company extension of 2 (Two) months time for holding the
Annual General Meeting (i.e. 19th AGM) for the financial year ended on
March 31, 2010. The Company had intimated to the Stock Exchanges in
this regard vide its letter dated July 12, 2010.
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
Acquisition of Cura Global GRC Solutions Pte. Ltd. , incorporated under
Singapore companies Act.
During the year, your Company acquired Cura Global GRC Solutions Pte
Ltd, along with its step down subsidiaries in South Africa, Australia,
USA & UK. Cura Global service offerings include application development
and maintenance, application implementation, testing, product
development and support. Cura Global GRC Solutions Pte Ltd became a
subsidiary of your Company and a part of the Business Unit with effect
from July 2009.
This acquisition is a significant step and will help your Company
augment its capabilities to offer domain solutions backed by a highly
skilled talent pool. The acquisition adds capability to, and enhances
the value of your Company and provides new relationships in the
Software industry.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 217 (2AA) as incorporated by the Companies
(Amendment) Act, 2000, in the Companies Act, 1956, your Directors
confirm:
1. That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
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 at the end of the financial year and the
profit of the Company for the year under review;
3. That the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
4. That the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going
concern basis.
DIRECTORS:
Mr.K.Vijay Rao has been appointed as Additional Director on 15.06.2009
and later w.e.f 01.11.2009 occupied the position of Vice Chairman to
hold the office for the period of Three Years. But due to his
pre-occupied schedules, he resigned to his position as Vice Chairman
from the Board of Director of the Company w.e.f. 08.04.2010.
Mr.V Shyam Sunder Reddy, & Mr.N Venkata Reddy, Directors of the Company
who retires by rotation and are being eligible for reappointment,
offers themselves for appointment.
AUDITORS:
M/s RAMBABU & Co., Chartered Accountants, have expressed their
willingness to continue in office until conclusion of the next Annual
General Meeting at a remuneration to be fixed by the Board of
Directors.
EMPLOYEES:
The information required under Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act,
1956, and the rules made thereunder is given in the annexure, to this
report, which forms a part of this report as Annexure - C.
LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGE
The Equity Shares of the Company continue to be listed on Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited & National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Annual
listing fees have been paid to these Exchanges for the year 2010-11.
REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Your Company has been practicing the principles of good corporate
governance over the years and it is a continuous and ongoing process. A
detailed report on Corporate Governance is given as Annexure A to this
Report. Report on Corporate Governance including Auditors Certificate
on Compliance with the code of Corporate Governance under Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement is enclosed as Annexure -A to this report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND. OUTGO:
Information as required to be furnished under the provisions of the
Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of
Directors) Rules, 1988 are as hereunder:
Conservation of Energy:
The company uses electric energy for air conditioning, computer
terminals, lightning and utilities etc in the work premises. All
possible measures such as centralized Air conditioning with imported
chillers, ev"ry efficient lightning systems etc, have been taken to
conserve energy The Company has in place the internal control prod
-ures by which the cost of the electricity shall be identified with the
project and thereby there will be an incentive for the concerned
Department to consume optimum power.
Additional Investment & Proposals for Reduction of Consumption of
Energy: Nil.
Total Energy Consumption requirement: Not applicable, as the Company is
not engaged in any of the specified industries specified in Schedule 1
to the Companies (Disclosures of Particulars in the Report of the Board
of Directors) Rules 1988.
Research and Development:
The Company is committed to continue its efforts in Research and
Development. Our Research and Development activities will help us gear
for future opportunities. We invest and encourage continuous
innovation.
Technology Absorption, Adoption and Innovation:
The company being a knowledge based entity, continuously adapts itself
to changing technologies so as to adhere to the quality policy and to
meet its clients expectations.
Foreign Exchange Earnings and outgo
a. Foreign Exchange Earnings : Rs. 983.03 Lacs
b. Foreign Exchange Outgo : Rs. NIL
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors thank all investors, customers, vendors, banks, and
service providers as well as regulatory and government authorities for
their support. Your Directors greatly appreciate and thank the
significant contributions of Employees in the initiatives of the
Company.
By the order of the Board of Directors
Sd/-
Place: Hyderabad G.BALA REDDY
Date: 25.08.2010 Chairman & Managing Director