Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
We are pleased to present the 29thAnnual Report together with the
audited financial statements of the company for the financial year
ended March 31, 2015.
OPERATIONAL RESULTS
The summary of the financial performance of the Company for the
financial year ended March 31, 2015 compared to the previous year ended
March 31, 2014 is given below:
(Rs. In lakhs)
PARTICULARS Year Ended Year Ended
31.03.2015 31.03.2014
Net Sales/lncome(including other
income of for FY 2015 4238.75 11006.97
and Rs. 1071.29 for FY2014)
Gross profit/Loss before interest
and depreciation (3870.16) (17495.87)
Finance cost 422,84 1770,31
Profit/Loss before depreciation
and amortization - (4293) (19266.18)
(Cash Profit/Cash Loss)
Depreciation and Amortization 1767.82 2044.48
Profit/Loss before Tax and before
exceptional (6060.82) (21310.64)
Exceptional items -- --
Profit/Loss before Tax (PBT) (6060.82) (21310,64)
Provision for Tax - Current -- --
Provision for Tax - Deferred (727,50) (1312)
Profit/Loss after Tax (5333.32) (19998 64)
Earning per share (26.59) (99.70)
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS &STATE OF COMPANY'SAFFAIRS
Your Company focuses on providing services to businesses (small, medium
and large) and its offerings include Data Centre & Cloud Hosting
Solutions, Enterprise Messaging &Hosting Solutions and Domain name
registration. Since inception, within a short span of time, your Company
has grown multi-folds and became the largest provider of web hosting
services and domain name registration in India. Powered by a pool of
talented professionals and equipped with latest Technologies, the
Company caters to the Web and Application services, Data Centre and
Cloud Computing services to its clients. However, the slow down of the
world economy has considerably tapered off the growth momentum in almost
all the sectors, including but limited to IT related sectors, on account
of rising inflation, depreciating rupee and higher interest costs.
General stress in the Indian economy had also made it difficult for
companies like us to sustain and achieve the desired targets."
Your company suffered heavily for the last 2 odd years mainly due to
its involvement in the Network Integration business. Not only did this
lead to a high amount bad debts, but was also the main reason for the
high gearing the company took on. Your company is no longer operating
this business segment.
The company has made major inroads into solidifying and securing the
existing profitable business, reducing costs heavily across the board
and concentrating only its core strength areas. Our highly dedicated
employees are working tirelessly to ensure that the company steadily
but surely implements and achieves its revival plan. We can already see
the daylight and are extremely confident of a bounce back to
profitability and further stability form the next financial year.
Your Company, following all the necessary applicable ethical
considerations and best sustainability business model under the current
legal framework of the country, is leading strategically thus
continuously growing its business operations as desired. All its
functions are holistically benefiting all the involved stakeholders
withouteopardizing the interests of one at the cost of other. The
company's operations are running to achieve the desirable economic ends
with all the socially acceptable means. This is very much in consonance
with the current business needs of the company and operational
efficiency along with future growth.
DIVIDEND
In order to conserve the resources of the company for the good future
prospects and growth, and as the Company has suffer loss in the said
reporting period, the Board of Directors taking this view have decided
not to distributed any dividend out of the reserve of the Company and
therefore the Board of Directors of the company has not recommended any
dividend to the shareholders.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2015
was Rs.20,05,82,500/- comprising of 2,00,58,250 equity shares of
Rs.10/- each. During the year under review, the Company has neither
issued any kind of shares nor granted any stock options. Details of
Director's shareholding have been stated in the annexure.
FINANCE
During the year 2014-15, your company has successfully raised resources
in the form of Long Term and Short term to part finance of the company
besides meeting overall working capital requirements of the company.
The details are as follows:
S. NATURE OF BORROWING AMOUNT (IN LAKHS)
NO
1. Long Term Borrowings form Bank(Secured) 14073.66
2. From Others &Fixed Deposits (unsecured) 1433.80
DEPOSITS
Due to certain circumstances beyond the control of the company and
management, the Company had suffered massive losses and has been
suffering from severe financial crunch since about 2 years now and is
having a tough liquidity position at the moment as well. This all had
led the Company into defaults in repayment of deposits since August
2013, and the Company had stopped accepting deposits thereafter.The
company has filed a repayment and revival scheme with the honorable
Company Law Board and is following their directions from time to time.
SUBSIDIARIES
S. NAME DETAIL
NO
1 NET 4 COMMUNICATIONS LTD CIN:U72900WB2005PLC104025
Date of I ncorporation:05/07/2005
Registered office:3rd Floor Unit
3E 20B Abdul
Hamid street, Kolkata,
West Bengal
2 Net4 Network Services Limited CIN: U72200DL2011PLC219357
Date of Incorporation: 18/05/2011
Registered office:303A Third
Floor, Plot N Pocket H Market
SaritaVihar, Delhi-110076
3. Pipete Communications Private CIN: U64200DL2009PTC193950
Limited Date of I ncorporation:04/09/2009
Registered office: 139-A-1 S/F
Mohammadpur, New Delhi-110061,
4. Net4 HK Limited Certificate of Incorporation:
1598959
Date of Incorporation: 11/05/2011
Registered office: Honkong
Pursuant to the circular dated February 8, 2011 issued by Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, Government of India and Section 136 of the Companies
Act, 2013, which has exempted companies from attaching the financial
statements of the subsidiary companies along with the Annual Report of
the Company. The Company will make available the annual financial
statements of the subsidiary company and the related detailed
information to any members of the company on receipt of a written
request from them at the Registered Office of the Company. The annual
financial statements of the subsidiary company will also be kept open
for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company on any working
day during business hours. The Consolidated Financial Statements
presented by the Company include financial results of its subsidiary
companies, associates etc. Details regarding subsidiaries have been
provided in Form AOC-1 attached as per annexure 3.The statements are
also available on the corporate website of the Company www.net4.in
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Your Directors have pleasure in attaching the Consolidated Financial
Statements pursuant to Clause 32 read with Clause 41 of the Listing
Agreement entered into with the Stock Exchanges and prepared in
accordance with Accounting Standard 21 (Consolidated Financial
Statements) of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, for
financial year ended March 31, 2015.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
In terms of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement of the Stock Exchanges,
the detailed review of the operations, performance and future outlook
of the Company and its business is given in the Management's Discussion
and Analysis Report which forms part of this Annual Report. The report
on Management's Discussion and Analysis is annexed as per annexure 4
with the Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchanges, a compliance report on Corporate Governance has been annexed
as part of the Annual Report along with Auditor's certificate for the
compliance.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
In line with the requirement of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 read with other applicable provisions, if any;
the Board of Directors of the Company had appointed M/s Abnish Kumar &
Associates, Practicing Company Secretary to conduct Secretarial Audit
of the Company for the financial year 2014-15. The Secretarial Audit
Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2015 is annexed with the
Board's report and formed as part of the Annual Report.
The Secretarial Auditors' remarks are taken note of and the Company is
trying its level best to come out of this hardship and will try to
adopt reasonable steps for proper compliance of all the laws,
committees applicable on our Company.
LISTING/DELISTING OF THE EQUITY SHARES
The equity shares of your Company are listed at the National Stock
Exchange (NET4) the Bombay Stock Exchange (Scrip Code: 532912) and
Delhi Stock Exchange (Scrip Code: 113089).The annual listing fees for
the year 2014-15 have been paid to all these Stock Exchanges.
DIRECTORS
Mr.asjit Singh Sawhney, Mr. Amarjit Singh Sawhney and Mr. Surya S.
Chadha continue to act as the directors of the Company.
Resignation of Company Secretary:-
Ms. Nandita goel,Company Secretary and the Compliance Officer of the
company had resigned from the position as such with effect from 15th
May, 2014.
Ms. Khushboo Mehndiratta, Company Secretary and the Compliance Officer
of the company appointed with effect fromune 5, 2014 had resigned
from the position as such with effect from 29th September, 2015.
Appointment of Company Secretary:-
Ms. Nidhi Singh has been appointed as a Company Secretary and the
Compliance Officer of the company in place of Ms. Khushboo Mehndiratta
with effect from 17th December, 2014.
MEETING OF THE BOARD
During the financial year 2014-15, 06 (Six) meetings i.e. 06.06.2014,
12.06.2014,14.08.2014, 06.12.2014,10.12.2014,14.02.2015of Board of
Directors of the Company were held andthe intervening gap between the
Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act,
2013 (i.e., the maximum interval between any two board meeting did not
exceed 120 Days),Details of the Meetings (Number of the Director
present etc) is mention in Corporate Governance Report a part of Annual
Report.
BOARD EVALUATION
As per the provisions of Section 149 read with Schedule IV of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Clause 49- ll-B(5),the Independent
Directors shall conduct a separate meeting to review the performance of
Non-Independent Directors. But the Company has not complied with the
above said provisions as the Company does not have independent
Directors at their Board due to the immediate and consecutive
resignation of all the independent directors, the Composition of Board
has been traumatized. However, the management is concerning the issue
and is taking appropriate steps to revive the Board's Composition.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board does not have a Nomination & Remuneration Committee for
selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their
remuneration as per Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 6 of
the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and read
with clause 49(IV) of the Listing Agreement due to non availability of
independent directors.
EXTRACTS OF ANNUAL RETURN
The Extract of Annual Return in Form MGT-9 pursuant to Section 92(3) of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and
Administration) Rules, 2014 for the financial year 2014-15 has been
enclosed with this report in ANNEXURE-1
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable on your
Company as the company has suffered Losses
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORTING
As per Clause 55 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges,
listed companies shall submit, as part of their Annual Reports,
Business Responsibility Reports, describing the initiatives taken by
them from an environmental, social and governance perspective, in the
prescribed format. This clause 55 has been inserted pursuant to SEBI
circular No. CIR/CFD/ DIL/8/2012 dated August 13, 2012 and clause is
applicable to top 100 listed companies (based on market capitalization
as on March 31, 2012). Hence, this clause is not applicable to your
company.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Audit Committee of the Board has not been constituted as per Section
177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 6 of the Companies (Meetings of
Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and read with clause 49(lll) of the
Listing Agreement due to the immediate and consecutive resignation of
all the independent directors, the Composition of Committee cannot be
made However, the management is extremely concernedabout the issue and
is taking appropriate steps to revive the Board's Composition so that
the Company can make the appropriate Committees as per the provisions
of the Companies Act 2013.
STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIPCOMMITTEE AND VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER
POLICY
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee has not been constituted as per
section 178 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Clause 49
(VIII)(E)(4) of the Listing Agreement, the reasons for non-composition
of stakeholders relationship committee as same as mentioned under the
above head of Audit Committee. Further the Vigil Mechanism / Whistle
Blower Policy was also not formulated by the Company but the Company
will soon appoint the Independent director and Constitute committees.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year, the Company has entered into transactions with related
parties as defined under Section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013 which
were in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis and
in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Rules
issued thereunder and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. During the
year, there were no transactions with related parties which qualify as
material transactions under the Listing Agreement.
The details of the related party transactions as required under
Accounting Standard -18 are set out in Notes to the financial
statements forming part of this Annual Report.
The Disclosure required in Form AOC-2 pursuant to Section 134 (3)(h)
read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is NIL.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS. GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the
notes to the Financial Statements.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS & OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134 (3)(m)
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 are given in Annexure -1 forming part of this Report.
MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION & PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 of
The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be provided
upon request. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the Report and
financial statements are being sent to the members and others entitled
thereto, excluding the information on employees' particulars which is
available for inspection by the members at the Registered Office of the
Company during business hours on working days of the Company up to the
date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any Member is interested
in obtaining a copy thereof, such Member may write to the Company in
this regard.
Considering the current financial position of the company and their
limited involvement, the company has not paid remuneration to any of
its directors.
DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,
PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT 2013
Your Company is committed to creating and maintaining a secure work
environment where its employees, agents, vendors and partners can work
and pursue business together in an atmosphere free of harassment,
exploitation and intimidation. To empower women and protect women
against sexual harassment, a policy for prevention of sexual harassment
has been rolled out and Internal Complaints Committee as per legal
guidelines has been set up. This policy allows employees to report
sexual harassment at the workplace. The Internal Committee is empowered
to look into all complaints of sexual harassment and facilitate free
and fair enquiry process with clear timelines.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS REPORT
Your Company s auditors, M/s Sandy Associates, Statutory Auditors of
the Company was appointed for the period of 5 years in the Annual
general Meeting of the Company held on 30.09.2014 subject to the
ratification at every Annual General Meeting. They have confirmed
their eligibility under Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
Rules framed thereunder for re-appointment as Auditors of the Company.
As required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the auditors have
also confirmed that they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer
Review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The
Board recommends their re-appointment.
Directors Reply on Auditors Remarks
a. ) During the financial year 2013-14 the Company had defaulted in
repayment of principle and interest thereon of Term Loan from State Bank
of India. Working Capital Loans taken from State Bank of India. State
Bank of Travancore and Loan against FDR from Canara Bank. All the loans
had been classified as Non-Performing Assets (NPA) by these banks. The
status of these loans & credit facilities has remained the same during
the current financial year. The Management believes that it was a wrong
Calculation from the Banks end and the date at which the account was NPA
was incorrect. The SBI had not Extended facility as per accorded in the
Sanctioned Letter potentially Leading to alleged Defaults. The same is
the case with SBt and further SBT has not Quantified and cleared the
Position as to Security Deposit amounting to Rs 3.75 Cr. held by them
for the Company against its Loan. With ref to Canara Bank, the
management believes that this loan has been settled with the 100%
security Deposit held with Canara Bank.
b. ) Income Tax demand of Rs.132.78Lacs (Approx.) from AY 2004-05 to AY
2011-12 not deposited and appeals have been filed or in the process of
filing.
The company believes the demand is unjust and inaccurate and has
accordingly filed appeals in the matter
c. ) Service Tax Amounting to Rs.8.33Crores (net) (Approx.) upto 31st
March 2015 not deposited. Company believes that there is pending an
accurate Calculation of CENVAT Credit and this will reduce the pending
amount significantly. Further to this the Company has been paying more
than its accruing liability on a consistent basis over the last 2 years
and working to extinguish the liability at the earliest. The company has
paid service tax amounting to Rs. 6,48,52,070/- in the last 2 years.
d. ) Provident Fund and ESI amounting to Rs.59.13Lacs (Approx.) upto
31st March, 2015 not deposited. The Company has now paid of the complete
liability of the Financial year 2014-15
e. ) TDS amounting to Rs.68.59 Lacs(Approx.) as on 31st March 2015 not
deposited. The Company has deposited TDS amounting to Rs. 46 lakh approx
f. ) VAT liablity for certain branches still to be deposited. . The
Company has deposited VAT amounting to Rs. 21,413/- and believes that
any other demands are unjustified and incorrect.
g. ) Fixed Deposit amounting to Rs.13.77 crore (approx.) were due for
repayment as on 31st March, 2015. The Company has filed a Fixed deposit
Scheme in CLB for Repayment to FD holders, and the company is following
the instructions of Company Law Board from time to time. Pursuant to the
instruction of the CLB and even including payments made otherwise, the
company has cleared approximately Rs 3.8 Cr. of its Fixed Deposit
Liability, as above.
The company has written off bad debts amounting to Rs. 13.78Crores
(Approx.) The company has no security for these debts. On the basis
that no security has been obtained and no cash has been received on
these debts, the company has written off bad debts thereby reducing the
profit for the year (if any) and net assets at 31st March by that
amount.
"As enumerated above, the losses the company suffered were mainly
caused due caused due to acute recession/down turn in the market and
liquidity enviiroment starting 2012-2013. The difficulties were further
complicated by slow recovery of the dues from the customers. A large
number of customers also refused to pay on account of some or the other
product and service deficiency or non conformity with the order. Some
of these were due to the service and implementation deficiencies caused
by the acute shortage of manpower and the company has had to
consequently book these and other non recoverable amounts as bad
debts."
OTHER MATTERS
As per statutory records produced before us and explanations given to
us, our comment as follows:
(i) There were no Independent Directors in the company leading to
non-compliance of the provisions of the listing Agreement as well as
the Companies Act 2013.
The Company had already published the advertisement twice in the
newspapers in the recent past, concerning inviting candidature for the
appointment of Independent director. However, we have not yet received
the appropriate candidature for the same. Also, the Company is lacking
in receipt of director's candidatures, in quantum, for being appointed
on the Board of the Company.
The reason behind the lack in receipt of director's candidature would
probably be the concerning financial position of the Company and other
ongoing numerous issues/cases therein.The company is going through an
extremely tough financial position since more than two years and has
suffered heavy losses.
In the backdrop of the above, the director's, independent or otherwise,
might not find their position comfortable; and thus, the company is not
receiving the candidature for the position as such.
We however, submit that the Company is consistently trying to appoint
suitable candidature on the Board of the Company at the earliest and
have already taken step in compliance thereof by publishing the
advertisements as specified above and are continually stepping ahead
for recruiting the suitable candidature.
We are endeavoring hard for the appointment of the suitable candidature
and as soon as we find the suitable candidature, we'll make the
appointment with no delays.
(ii) There was no Woman Director in the Board of Directors of the
company, leading to non-compliance of the applicable provision. The
Company has appointed a woman Director on October 30 2015 (in) There was
no Audit Committee for the year. Due to the Sudden Resignation of all
the Independent Directors, the company could not Constitute an audit
Committee
(iv) There was no Nomination and Remuneration Committee for the year.
Due to the Sudden Resignation of all the Independent Directors, the
company could not Constitute the said vommittee
(v) There was no Risk Management Committee for the year. Due to the
Sudden Resignation of all the Independent Directors, the company could
not Constitute the said Committee
(vi) There was no Shareholder's & Investor Grievance Committee for the
year. Due to the Sudden Resignation of all the Independent Directors,
the company could not Constitute the said Committee y
(vii) There was no Internal Auditor for the year. Due to the resignation
of the Internal auditor the position was vacated however the company
shall appoint the same with no delays
h. ) Non-Compliance of provisions relating to public deposit i.e.as per
the requirements of Company (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 1975 a
company has to deposit or invest at least 15% of its deposits maturing
during the financial year latest by 30th April 2014. This requirement
has not been complied by the company. Due to the tough financial
position The company has filed the repayment scheme to CLBfor Repayment
to FD holders, and the company is following the instructions of Company
Law Board from time to time. Pursuant to the instruction of the CLB and
even including payments made otherwise, the company has cleared
approximately Rs 3.8 Cr. of its Fixed Deposit Liability.
(viii) The company has litigationsfiled against it under various counts
like under section 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act, Arbitration,
petition filed by ex-employee for recovery of dues, winding up
petition, etc. The number of cases is large although the exact number
of cases was not made available to us. /As per available information &
explanation provided by the management, the quantum of amount on these
cases cannot be ascertained. The Company is making all its efforts to
make the Settlement with the genuine Debt holders
(ix) The company had received winding up order from the Court on the
basis of a petition filed by 2 companies due to non-repayment of loans.
However, the company has obtained stay order from the court on the
basis of repayment schedule submitted before it. The Court has stayed
this order subject to payment of Rs. 25 Lacs in 4 weeks out of which
Rs. 10 Lacs was paid immediately and for the balance, the company has
time till 17thune, 2015.This observation is incorrect, as, although
the company had received the winding up order dated 23.04.2015 it was
not a part of the period under review. Be that as it may, the Company
had appealed the decision and received a stay order dated 18.05.2015
and has paid Rs. 45 lacs in compliance of the order of the Hon'ble high
Court which is 9 lacs more than the actual liability. The matter is
under consideration by the Court.
REPORT ON OTHER LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public covered
under section 73to 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year.
However, public deposits were accepted in earlier years. Earlier,
deposits were governed by the provisions of Sections 58A of the
Companies Act, 1956 and the rules framed thereunder relating to the
deposits accepted, same were, wherever applicable, have not been
complied with. The company has defaulted in repayment of principal and
interest thereon w.e.f. August 2013. During the financial year 2014-15,
the company has paid amount of principle & interest of Rs. 25.34 Lac
(approx.). Total amount payable (due plus overdue amount) as on
31.03.2015 was Rs.13.77 Crore (approx.).
i. ) Fixed Deposit amounting to Rs.13.77 crore (approx.) were due for
repayment as on 31st March, 2015. Due to the tough financial position
The company has filed the repayment scheme to CLB for Repayment to FD
holders, and the company is following the instructions of Company Law
Board from time to time. Pursuant to the instruction of the CLB and even
including payments made otherwise, the company has cleared approximately
Rs 3.8 Cr. of its Fixed Deposit Liability.
2, The accumulated losses of the company at the end of the financial
year are more than the net worth and also it has incurred cash loss
during the financial year covered by our audit and in the immediately
preceding financial year.
The Company has significantly reduced Cost of Operation through various
means, including by Outsourcing Infrastructural and Technical activity
in order to reduce cost of sales and concentrate on widening customer
sales. The company's revival plan is on track and it is confident that
it will bridge the gap to settle genuine outstanding liabilities in the
not too distant future.
3 According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not given guarantee for loans taken by others from bank or
financial institutions. Terms loans, other credit limits and loan from
financial institutions were unpaid and the dues have been classified as
Non-Performing Assets (NPA) by the banks.
The Management believes that it was a wrong Calculation from the Banks
end and the date at which the account was NPA was incorrect. The SBI
had not Extended facility as per accorded in the Sanctioned Letter
potentially Leading to alleged Defaults. The same is the case with SBt
and further SBT has not Quantified and cleared the Position as to
Security Deposit amounting to Rs 3.75 Cr. held by them for the Company
against its Loan. With ref to Canara Bank, the management believes that
this loan has been settled with the 100% security Deposit held with
Canara Bank.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant material orders passed during the financial
year 2014 - 2015 by the Regulators / Courts which would impact the
going concern status of the Company and its future operations..
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations obtained by them and also based on the
representations received from the Operating Management, your directors
make the following statement in terms of Section 134 (3) (c) of the
Companies Act, 2013 that:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year
ended March 31, 2015, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures,
if any;
b. such accounting policies as mentioned in the Notes to the Financial
Statements have been selected and applied them consistently and made
judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Company as at March 31, 2015 and of the profit and loss of the Company
for the financial year ended March 31, 2015;
c. the proper and sufficient care has been taken by them 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;
d. the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2015
have been prepared by them on a going concern basis;
e. proper Internal financial controls have been followed by the
company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively; and
f. proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors express their gratitude to Financial Institutions, Banks,
and various other agencies for the co-operation extended to the
Company. The Directors also take this opportunity to thank the
shareholders, customers, suppliers, lenders, distributors and other
stakeholders for the confidence reposed by them in the Company. The
employees of the Company contributed significantly in achieving the
results. The Directors take this opportunity of thanking them and hope
that they will maintain their commitment to excellence in the years to
come.
By Order of the Board
Sd/-
Amarjit Singh Sawhney
Director
DIN 00110823
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
M/s Net 4 India Limited
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am presenting the Twenty Eighth
Annual Report together with the Audited Annual Accounts for the
Financial Year ended March 31, 2014 along with Auditor''s Report
thereon.
* Financial Results
The Standalone and Consolidated Financial performance of Net 4 India
Ltd. for the year ended March 31, 2014 is presented below:
(Rs. In lacs, except
per share data)
Standalone
Particulars Year Ended Year Ended
31.03.2014 31.03.2013
Total Revenue 11,006.97 32,243.95
Net Profit before Tax (21,310.64) 2,318.80
Provision for Tax (1312.00) 752.51
Net profit after- Tax/ Amount available (19,998.64) 1,566.29
for Appropriation
Earning Per Share - Basic & Diluted (99.70) 7.81
(Rs. In lacs, except
per share data)
Consolidated
Particulars Year Ended Year Ended
31.03.2014 31.03.2013
Total Revenue 17,055.35 49,184.87
Net Profit before Tax (30,196.20) 3712.47
Provision for Tax (1,995.39) 1204.03
Net profit after- Tax/ Amount available (28,200.81) 2,508.43
for Appropriation
Earning Per Share - Basic & Diluted (99.70) 12.51
12.50
* Performance
Within the domestic economy, growth slowed much more than anticipated,
with the GDP growth for fiscal year 2013-14 being pegged the lowest in
a decade. Inflation, which remained high through most part of the year,
eroded domestic consumer savings and curtailed consumption reflecting
in slowing market growth. The slowdown was particularly stark in
discretionary categories which were further accentuated by slowdown in
modern trade on the back of stores rationalization by certain
retailers.
Your Company''s performance for the year 2013-14 has to be viewed in the
context of the aforesaid economic and market environment
* Standalone & Consolidated financial results of 2013-14 in comparison
to previous year 2012-2013
Consolidated Results Standalone Results
* Total Income recorded as * Total Income recorded as
on March 31, 2014 was on March 31, 2014 was
Rs. 17,055.35 lacs as compared Rs. 11006.97 lacs as compared
to Rs. 49,184.87 lacs to Rs. 32,243.95 lacs
recorded during the previous recorded during the previous
fiscal year. fiscal year.
* Profit After Tax Due to * Profit After Tax Due to
general slowdown of the general slowdown of the
economy, profits of the economy, profits of the
company has turned down to company has turned down to
the loss of Rs. (28,200.81) the loss of Rs. (19,998.64)
lacs as compared to the lacs as compared to the
profit of Rs. 2,508.43 lacs. profit of Rs. 1566.29.
* Earnings per share (EPS) of * Earnings per share (EPS) of
the company declined to the company declined
Rs. (99.70) from Rs. 12.51 for to Rs. (99.70) from Rs 07.81
the financial year 2013-2014. for the financial year
2013-2014.
* Business Overview
Net4 is India''s leading Data Centre, Cloud Hosting and Network Services
Provider,. Net4 focuses on providing services to businesses (small,
medium and large) and its offerings include Data Centre & Cloud Hosting
Solutions, Enterprise Internet Services, VoIP Solutions, Enterprise
Messaging &Hosting Solutions and Domain name registration. Net4 has a
PAN India presence with offices in 11 major business cities. Net4 is
amongst the largest provider of hosted email, web hosting and domain
name registration (www. net4.in) in the Asia-Pacific region.
However, the slope down of the world economy has considerably tapered
off the growth momentum in almost all the sectors, including but
limited to IT Sector, on account of rising inflation, depreciating
rupee and higher interest costs. General stress in the Indian economy
had also made it difficult for IT Companies like us to sustain and
achieve the desired targets.
Net4 has the distinction of being the first Internet services company
in the World to be IS0 27001 certified, for Information Security
standards adopted at its Data Centers. It is also ISO 9001:2000
certified, a Microsoft Gold Partner and an ICANN & .IN accredited
Domain Name Registrar.
* Subsidiary Companies
Sr. Name Detail
No.
* Cin No. U72900WB2005PLC104025
* Incorporated in the year 2005
1 M/s Net 4 Communications Limited * having its Registered Office
at Kolkata
* Company''s main business is
Computer-Hardware & Software
for Internet Access & Internet
Telephony Services including
VoIP Solutions
* Cin No. U72200DL2011PLC219357
* Incorporated on May 18, 2011
2 M/s Net4 Network Services
Limited * having its registered office
at delhi
* Company carry on the business
of providing Internet Related
Services and VoIP Solutions
* Cin No. U64200DL2009PTC193950
* Incorporated on September 4,
2009
3 M/s Pipetel Communications
Private Limited * having its Registered office
at Delhi
* It is mainly engaged into
Enterprise Internet services,
VoIP Solutions and Web
Services billing and
Provisioning Platform
Solutions Foreign Subsidiary
* Certificate of Incorporation
bearing number 1598959
* Incorporated on May 11, 2011
4 M/s Net4 HK Limited
* Having its office at Hong Kong
* Company carry on the business
of Internet Related Services
and VoIP Solutions.
* Exemption u/s 212 (8) of the Companies Act, 1956
In terms of the circular No. 2/2011 dated February 8, 2011 issued by
the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, general exemption under section 212
of the Companies Act, 1956 has been granted to the Companies from
attaching the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and other document
of the subsidiary companies with the Balance Sheet of the
Parent/Holding Company. A statement containing brief financial details
of the Company''s subsidiaries for the financial year ended March 31,
2014 is included in the Annual Report. The Consolidated Financial
Statement of the Company includes the financials of its Subsidiary
Companies.
The annual accounts of the subsidiary Companies and the related
detailed information will be made available to any member of the
Company/its subsidiaries seeking such information at any point of time
and are also available for inspection by any member of the Company and
its subsidiaries at the Registered Office of the Company. The annual
accounts of the said subsidiaries will also be available for
inspection, as above, at the registered offices of the respective
subsidiary companies. The Company shall furnish a copy of the details
of annual account of subsidiaries to any member on demand.
* Consolidated Financial Statements
In compliance with the Accounting Standard-21 on Consolidated Financial
Statements and as per the requirement of the provisions of the Listing
Agreements with the Stock Exchanges, a Consolidated Financial Statement
of the Company together with its subsidiaries is attached in the Annual
Report. The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in
accordance with the relevant Accounting Standards as prescribed under
section 211 (3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 ("Act").
The Consolidated Financial Statement of the Company and its
Subsidiaries will be available on the website of the Company at
www.net4.in
* Dividend
The Company has not recommended any dividend for the year 2013-14.
* Directors
* Resignation of Directors
* Mr. Desi S. Valli had resigned from the Board of the Company with
effect from 01.07.2013
* Mr. Brijesh Chand Mathur had resigned from the Board of the Company
with effect from 29.07.2013
* Mr. Kamlesh Gandhi had resigned from the Board of the Company with
effect from 04.08.2013
* Mr. Manish Wadhawan had resigned from the Board of the Company with
effect from 16.08.2013
* Mr. Sandeep K Ghosh had resigned from the Board of the Company with
effect from 16.08.2013
* Resignation of Company Secretary
Ms. Nandita Goel, Company Secretary and the Compliance Officer of the
company appointed with effect from November 13, 2013 had resigned from
the position as such with effect from May 15, 2014.
* Appointment of Company Secretary
Ms. Khushboo Mehndiratta has been appointed as a Company Secretary and
the Compliance Officer of the company in place of Ms. Nandita Goel with
effect from June 5, 2014.
* Listing Information:-
Your Company is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NET4:) the
Bombay Stock Exchange (Scrip Code: 532912) and Delhi Stock Exchange
(Scrip Code: 113089). The Listing Fee for the year 2013-14 has been
paid to all the concerned Stock Exchanges
* Directors Responsibility Statement :-
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, with respect to Directors'' Responsibility Statement, it is
hereby confirmed that:
(i) in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
accounting standards were followed and wherever required, proper
explanations relating to material departures have been given;
(ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at March 31, 2014 and of the profit of the Company
for the year ended on that date;
(iii) 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; and
(iv) the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts of the Company on
a going concern basis.
* Human Resource
A committed human capital of multi-cultural employees have been pushing
boundaries of your aspirational organisation to maximize opportunities
across our corporate office, registered office and 7 branch offices.
The potential and ability to deliver consistently is established by our
remarkable team, evident from our consistent growth. The company
recognizes the importance and contribution of human capital and
therefore appreciates and motivates them to pursue excellence. Focused
efforts to develop and nurture human capital through in-house, external
professional development programmes and on-job training are used for
upgrading technical, marketing and management skills. Performance
orientation and ethics are high priority areas.
The work environment and career opportunities help retain talent. Your
Directors recognize the team''s valuable contribution and place on
record their appreciation for Team Net4 India as per Section 217(2A) of
the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of
Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended, is available at the registered
office of your Company.
* Fixed Deposit
Due to certain unforeseen circumstances, the Company had suffered
massive losses and been into financial crunches since more than a year
and is having a tough liquidity position at the moment as well. This
all had led the Company into defaults in repayment of deposits since
August 2013, and the Company had stopped accepting deposits thereafter.
* Particulars under Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956
As per Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, we are required to
attach the Directors'' Report, Balance Sheet, and Profit and Loss
Account of our subsidiaries to the Balance Sheet of the Company. As per
the requirement of Section 212 (1) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
documents of the Subsidiary Companies have been attached to the Balance
Sheet of M/s Net 4 India Limited. These documents will also be
available for inspection during business hours at our Registered Office
and also at the Registered Office of the concerned Subsidiaries.
* Code of Conduct
In terms of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company has
formulated a Code of Conduct for the Directors and Senior Managerial
Personnel. All the Board Members and Senior Managerial Personnel have
given their consent to adhere to the Code of Conduct to the Compliance
Officer of the Company. As per the requirement of Listing Agreement,
the Code of Conduct is also available on Company''s website www.net4.in.
* CEO- CFO Certification
Mr. Jasjit Singh Sawhney, Chairman & Managing Director and Mr. Amarjit
Singh Sawhney, Whole Time Director of the Company have, pursuant to
Clause 49(V) of the Listing Agreement, provided the CEO/CFO
Certification regarding the accuracy of the Financial Statements for
the Financial Year ended March 31, 2014. The Certificate in respect
thereof also forms part of the Annual Report.
* Insider Trading Regulations
The Company has also formulated a ''Code of Internal Procedures and
Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in the Shares of the Company''
as per the provisions of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading
Regulations) 1992, as amended from time to time, providing guidelines
to the designated employees while dealing in the shares of the Company.
* Auditor and Auditors'' Report
Your Company''s auditors, M/s Sandy Associates, Statutory Auditors of
the Company retire at the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General
Meeting. Your Company has received a letter from them to the effect
that their re-appointment, if made, will be in accordance with the
provisions of Section 224(1-B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
* Energy Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings & Outgo
Information as required under the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars
in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 in respect of Energy
Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and
Outgo is enclosed and marked as Annexure-I to this Report.
* Particulars of Employees
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as
amended, the names and other particulars of the employees are given in
Annexure- II to the Director''s Report.
Mr. Jasjit Singh Sawhney, Chairman & Managing Director and Mr. Amarjit
Singh Sawhney, Whole-time Director of the Company, are relatives and
particulars in their respect are given in the Corporate Governance
Report. None of the other employee is relative of any of the Directors
of the Company.
* Corporate Social Responsibility
Your organization has identified health, education, disaster relief and
civic utilities around the plants and research centers as areas where
assistance is provided on a need-based and case to case basis.
* The Management Discussion and Analysis
The management discussion and analysis on the operations of the Company
is provided in a separate section and forms part of this report.
* Corporate Governance
It has always been the Company''s endeavour to excel through better
Corporate Governance and fair and transparent practices, many of which
have already been in place even before they were mandated by the law of
the land. The Company complies with the revised clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement, although the same has been deferred for
implementation by SEBI till 31st December, 2005.The Board of Directors
of the Company had also evolved and adopted a Code of Conduct based on
the principles of Good Corporate Governance and best management
Practices being followed globally. The Code is available on the website
of the Company www.net4.in The Compliance Report on Corporate
Governance forms part of the Annual Report. The Auditors certificate on
the compliance of Corporate Governance Code embodied in Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement is attached and forms part of this Report.
* Statement u/s 217 (3) of the Companies Act, 1956
Below given is the statement u/s 217 (3) of the Companies Act, 1956
containing the Auditor''s Observations/Qualification as specified in the
Auditor''s Report for the year ended 31.03.2014 and the management''s
explanation thereon:
a) The company has defaulted in repayment of Principle and Interest
thereon of Term Loan from State Bank of India, Working Capital Loans
taken from State Bank of India, State Bank of Travancore and Loan
against FDR from Canara Bank on various dates. All these loans have
been classified as Non Performing Assets (NPA) by these banks.
b) Income Tax demand of Rs. 13.50 Crores(Approx.) upto the Financial
Year 2010-11 not deposited. Appeals have been filed/in the process of
filing.
c) Service Tax amounting to Rs. 7.75 Crores (Net)(Approx.) upto 31st
March, 2014 not deposited.
d) Provident Fund and ESI amounting to Rs. 0.56 Crores (Approx.) upto
31st March, 2014 not deposited.
e) TDS amounting to Rs. 1.08 Crores(Approx.) for the year 2013-14 not
deposited. TDS for the year 2012-13 has been deposited but the TDS
returns have not been filed.
f) VAT liability for certain branches still pending to be deposited.
g) Fixed deposit repayments during the year partially not done.
The company has written off bad debts amounting to Rs. 115.40 Crores
(Approx.) and made a provision for bad debts amounting to Rs. 20.45
Crores (Approx.). The company has no security for these debts. On the
basis that no security has been obtained and no cash has been received
on these debts, the company has written off and provided for bad debts
thereby reducing profit before taxation for the year (if any) and net
assets at 31st March by that amount.
MATTER OF EMPHASIS
i. The company was unable to repay the Term Loan availed from State
Bank of India and Working Capital Loans taken from State Bank of India,
State Bank of Travancore, Loan against FDR from Canara Bank. Due to the
non-compliances of terms & condition and non-payment of amount due, all
these loans have been classified as Non Performing Assets (NPA) by
these banks.
ii. Income Tax demand of Rs. 13.50 Crores (Approx.) is pending for
various years upto the Financial Year 2010-11 and has not been
deposited. The company has filed appeals/under process for filing the
same.
iii. Service Tax amounting to Rs. 7.75 Crores (Net) (Approx.) upto 31st
March, 2014 has not been deposited. Notices have been received from the
Service Tax Department in this regard and the company has started
depositing some amount every month as per their directions.
iv. TDS amounting to Rs. 1.08 Crores (Approx.) for the year 2013-14
has not been deposited.
v. The company has not filed statutory returns under various acts,
namely, Service Tax Returns (from October 2011 onwards), Income Tax
Return (FY 2011-12 & 2012-13), TDS Returns for the years 2012-13 and
2013-14, Sales Tax Return and ESI & PF Returns (for major part of the
year).
vi. The company has partially repaid public deposits matured during
the year. The unpaid amount for the year 2013-14 is amounting to Rs.
4.04 Crores.
vii. Regarding provision for bad debts amounting to Rs. 20.45 Cr and
writing off bad debts amounting to Rs. 115.40 Cr.
viii. There has been no deposit on account of gratuity fund during the
year.
ix. Balance confirmations from the vendors have not been obtained.
OTHER MATTERS
i) There were no Independent Directors in the company leading to
non-compliance of the provisions of the Listing Agreement as well as
The Companies Act, 2013.
ii) There was no Audit Committee for a major part of the year.
iii) There was no Shareholder''s & Investor Grievance Committee for a
major part of the year.
1. The Company has accepted deposits from the public upto July
2013.The provisions of Sections 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
rules framed there under relating to the deposits accepted, wherever
applicable, have not been complied with. The company has defaulted in
repayment of principal and interest thereon w.e.f. August 2013.The
outstanding amount as on 31st March, 2014 amounted to Rs. 1269.03 Lacs
excluding interest due but not paid. This includes unpaid liability Rs.
404.44 Lacs for the current year i.e. 2013-14.
As per explanation and records produced, the reason for default has
been due to heavy losses resulting to cash crunch in the company
leading to bouncing of cheques issued towards repayment of deposits
(principal and interest). This also lead to closure of the bank account
from where cheques had been issued. The company is, however, making
some payments towards the unpaid liability from the year 13-14, as per
fund availability It has also come to our notice that due to default in
repayment of deposits by the company some of the investors have issued
notices to the company in order to instigate proceedings against the
company before the Court or Company Law Board or National Company Law
Tribunal under relevant sections of The Companies Act and Negotiable
Instruments Act (against cheque bouncing) for repayment or winding up.
Further, as per the requirements of Company (Acceptance of Deposit)
Rules, 1975 a company has to deposit or invest at least 15% of its
deposits maturing during the financial year latest by 30th April 2013
i.e. in the beginning of the year in any of the specified assets which
could be utilised for repayment of deposits maturing during the year
but at no time the amount shall fall below 10% of the amount maturing
before 31st of that year. Though the company had investments towards
the liquid assets more than 10% of the amount maturing during the year
2013-14 but the same was not in consonance with the requirement of
maintaining the level of 15%.
According to the information and explanations given to us, the company
is not regular in depositing undisputed statutory dues including
Provident Fund, ESI, Income Tax, Sales Tax, Service Tax and any other
statutory dues.
In case of loans taken from other parties (other than listed in the
register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956)
repayment of principle as well as interest has been irregular. The
interest wherever provided are without deduction of tax at source.
INCOME TAX
Income Tax for the following years has not been deposited with the
appropriate authorities on account of dispute. The company has filed
the appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)/in the
process of filing the appeal. The details are as under:
Assessment Year Amount (Rs. In lakh) (including interest)
2008-09 40.28
2009-10 265.61
2010-11 773.67
2011-12 271.43
SERVICE TAX
Matter relating to Amount Involved (Rs. In Lakh)
Taxability on SSL Certificate - 91.84 (Approx.) (excluding Interest
whether VAT applicable or & Penalty)
Service tax applicable
Taxability of Domain prior to 1141.64 (Approx.) (excluding
July 2012. (period from 2008-09 Interest & penalty)
to 2011-12)
Matter relating to Forum
Taxability on SSL Certificate -
whether VAT applicable or High Court
Service tax applicable
Taxability of Domain prior to Service Tax Department,
July 2012. (period from 2008-09 Indraprastha, New Delhi
to 2011-12)
SALES TAX
Matter description Amount Involved (Rs. In Lakh)
Dispute regarding entitlement of 15.05 (Approx.) (excluding Interest
Input Vat Credit (2010-11) & Penalty)
Liability created by Department 4.75 (Approx.) (excluding Interest
& penalty
Matter description Forum
Dispute regarding entitlement of
Input Vat Credit (2010-11) MVAT Department, Mumbai
Liability created by Department MVAT Department, Mumbai
Management''s Response
For defaults in Statutory and other Dues:
Due to general slowdown of economy, the Company could not achieved the
desired growth as anticipated and also because of the delayed payment
from our debtors and sales, the company had continued to face off the
mismatch of receivables and payables. This all had put the company
into recurring losses resulting into the non-payment of statutory dues
and defaults in other repayment. However, the Company is making
hardcore efforts for revival and is gradually moving towards a revival,
having implemented various restructuring plans.havingemented various
restructuring plans.
For Defaults under the Listing Agreement
Due to the immediate and consecutive resignation of all the independent
directors, the Composition of Board has been traumatized. However, the
management is concerning the issue and is taking appropriate steps to
revive the Board''s Composition.
* Appreciations and Acknowledgements
Your Directors place on record their deep appreciation to employees at
all levels for their hard work, dedication and commitment. The
enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of the employees have enabled the
Company to remain as industry leaders.
The Board places on record its appreciation for the support and
co-operation your Company has been receiving from its suppliers,
redistribution stockists, retailers, business partners and others
associated with the Company as its trading partners. Your Company looks
upon them as partners in its progress and has shared with them the
rewards of growth. It will be the Company''s endeavour to build and
nurture strong links with the trade based on mutuality of benefits,
respect for and co-operation with each other, consistent with consumer
interests.
The Directors also take this opportunity to thank all Investors,
Clients, Vendors, Banks, Government and Regulatory Authorities and
Stock Exchanges, for their continued support.
Your Directors wish to thank all stakeholders and business partners,
your Company''s bankers, financial institutions, medical profession and
business associates for their continued support and valuable
co-operation. The Directors also wish to express their gratitude to
investors for the faith that they continue to repose in the Company
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Net 4 India Limited
Sd/-
Place: Noida Jasjit Singh Sawhney
Dated: June 12, 2014 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2013
Dear Members,
M/s Net 4 India Limited
The behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to present Twenty
Seventh Annual Report together with the Audited Annual Accounts for the
Financial Year ended March 31, 2013 along with Auditor''s Report
thereon.
- Financial Results
The Standalone and Consolidated Financial performance of Net 4 India
Ltd. for the year ended March 31, 2013 is presented below:
(Rs. In lacs, except per share data)
particulars Standalone Consolidated
year ended year ended year ended year ended
31.03.2013 31.03.2012 31.03.2013 31.03.2012
Total Revenue 32243.95 30,970.00 49184.87 46,942.64
*Net Profit
before Tax 2318.80 3,460.22 3712.47 5,050.16
Provision for Tax 752.51 1121.44 1204.03 1635.95
Net Profit after
Tax/Amount
available for
Appropriation
Earnings Per
Share - Basic
& Diluted 7.81 11.66 12.51 17.02
The financial performance of your Company was impacted by the adverse
changes in the markets during the year. The year under review has been
a challenging one for your Company because of the events around the
world over which the Company has little control. Some of the other
major events across the world which impacted the business are:
- Slowdown of the Indian Economy brought down the domestic markets
- Slowdown in other economies which also led to a drop in yields in
international markets
- The weakening of the Indian Rupee vis-a-vis the United States
Dollar
- General stress in the Indian economy which not only meant that
interest rates have hardened but also made it difficult for the IT
Companies like us to raise short term/ working capital debt.
The Company, on its part, has taken various initiatives to improve its
operating efficiency and revenue earning potential to bring down the
breakeven load factor. The underlying performance reflects the
consolidated and standalone results of the company.
- Appropriations
Out of the profits available for appropriations, your Company has
retained Rs. 1566.29 lacs in the Profit and Loss Account. No transfers
have been made to General Reserve.
- Business Overview
Since inception, within a short span of time, your Company has grown
multi-folds and became the largest provider of web hosting services and
domain name registration in India. Powered by a pool of talented
professionals and equipped with latest Technologies, the Company caters
to the Web and Application services, Data Centre and Cloud Computing
and Network and System Integration services to its clients. However,
the slope down of the world economy has considerably tapered off the
growth momentum in almost all the sectors, including but limited to IT
Sector, on account of rising inflation, depreciating rupee and higher
interest costs. General stress in the Indian economy had also made it
difficult for IT Companies like us to sustain and achieve the desired
targets. But, being the most valued Network and Application Service
Provider- with innovative and differentiated offerings", Net 4 worked
hard to achieve the objectives and to overcome the influential
circumstances with its Q2 and Q3 Results.
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Your Company is committed in fulfilling the Corporate Social
Responsibility by contributing towards social and environmental causes.
As a responsible corporate entity, we work towards the preservation of
environment through various conservation programs. Your company is
actively sustaining the spirit of Green Initiative, a worldwide adopted
phenomenon to check the constantly increasing Global Warming, by
deploying environmental friendly processes at work. The initiatives
taken up by the Company includes, but does not restricts to,
Motivational Programmes, E-documentation, Energy Savers and Pollution
Checks.
- Motivational Programmes
Your Company has implemented various motivational programmes among its
employees and also invites them to participate in management decisions,
leading to appreciation of their confidence and thereby increasing
overall productivity.
- E-documentation
Various steps have been taken to minimize the use of paper. As the
constant increase in the use of paper has lead to deforestation thereby
increasing Global Warming. Your Company is also planning to adopt
recycling of the waste paper. To reduce the usage of paper, the
Company is practicing the concept of e-documentation and has also in
furtherance to this concept and the Circular issued by Ministry of
Corporate Affairs to allow paperless compliances, decided to send its
Annual Report to the members through electronic mode.
- Energy Savers
The Company is also making efforts to keep a check on the usage of
power by installing energy saver equipments at its work places.
Awareness on energy conservation is extended among the employees to
control the unnecessary use of power.
- Pollution Checks
Considering the fact that fuel prices are increasing on a continual
basis and also to have a check on day-to-day increasing air and noise
pollution, the Company is actively urging on the use of
video-conferencing wherever possible rather than travelling down to the
respective place. Employees of the Company have also been advised to
use the concept of car pooling so as to ensure a pollution free
environment.
All these initiatives create a socially and ethically responsible
business entity and helps in long term sustainability, ensuring value
growth for our various stakeholders. Â
- Subsidiary Companies
As on date, the Company has four subsidiaries
M/s Net 4 Communications Limited was incorporated in the year 2005 vide
Certificate of Incorporation bearing registration
numberU72900WB2005PLC104025 having its Registered Office at Kolkata.
The Company''s main business is Computer-Hardware & Software for
Internet Access & Internet Telephony Services including VoIP Solutions.
M/s Net4 Network Services Limited was incorporated on May 18, 2011 vide
Certificate of Incorporation bearing registration number
U72200DL2011PLC219357 in and under the Laws of India. The Company carry
on the business of providing Internet Related Services and VoIP
Solutions.
M/s Net4 HK Limited was incorporated on May 11, 2011 vide Certificate
of Incorporation bearing number 1598959 in and under Tthe Laws of Hong
Kong. The Company carry on the business of Internet Related Services
and VoIP Solutions.
M/s Pipetel Communications Private Limited* was incorporated on
September 4, 2009 vide Certificate of Incorporation bearing
registration number U64200DL2009PTC193950 in and under the laws of
India. It is mainly engaged into Enterprise Internet services, VoIP
Solutions and Web Services billing and Provisioning Platform Solutions.
*(M/s Pipetel Communications. Private Limited has made further
allotment of its Equity Shares to M/s Prudent Enterprises Private
Limited by virtue of with it has ceased to be the wholly owned
subsidiary of Net 4 India Limited. However, it still continues to be
the subsidiary of the Company)
- Exemption this 212 (8) of the Companies Act. 1956
- In terms of the circular No. 2/2011 dated February 8, 2011 issued by
the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, general exemption under section 212
of the Companies Act, 1956 has been granted to the Companies from
attaching the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and other document
of the subsidiary companies with the Balance Sheet of the
Parent/Holding Company. A statement containing brief financial details
of the Company''s subsidiaries for the financial year ended March 31,
2013 is included in the Annual Report. The Consolidated Financial
Statement of the Company includes the financials of its Subsidiary
Companies.
The annual accounts of the subsidiary Companies and the related
detailed information will be made available to any member of the
Company/its subsidiaries seeking such information at any point of time
and are also available for inspection by any member of the Company and
its subsidiaries at the Registered Office of the Company. The annual
accounts of the said subsidiaries
- Dividend
The Company has not recommended any dividend for the year 2012-13 as
the Company is utilizing the funds for its expansion plans which would
certainly lead to the growth of the Company thereby increasing the
value of the shares of your Company.
- Directors
For the year ended on March 31, 2013, the Board of the Company has had
an optimum combination of Executive & Non-Executive Directors with not
less than fifty percent of the Board comprising of the Non-Executive
Independent Directors.
- Appointment
Mr. Kamlesh Gandhi was appointed as an additional Director of the
Company, under Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956, by the Board of
Directors at their meeting held on February 14, 2012.
However, the Company has received consent from Mr. Kamlesh Gandhi with
the requisite deposit pursuant to Section 257 of the Companies Act,
1956 for being appointed as the Director of the Company and at the
Annual General Meeting of the Member of the Company held on September
28, 2012; he has been regularized as Director on the Board of the
Company.
- Resignation of Directors
Mr. Desi Subri Valli, Mr. Brijesh Chand Mathur, Mr. Kamlesh Gandhi, Mr.
Sandeep Ghosh and Mr. Manish Wadhawan had resigned from the Board of
the Company with effect from July 1, 2013; July 29, 2013, August 4,
2013, August 16 ,2013, and August 16, 2013, respectively.
- Re-appointment
In accordance with the provisions of the Section 255 and 256 of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Articles of Association of the Company,
Mr. Surya Chadha, Director of the Company is retiring by rotation at
the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer
himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends for his appointment as
Director.
- Resignation of Company Secretary
Ms. Archna Walia, Company Secretary and the Compliance Officer of the
company had resigned from the position as such with effect from July
31, 2013.
- Directors Responsibility Statement:-
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, with respect to Directors'' Responsibility Statement, it is
hereby confirmed that:
(i) in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
accounting standards were followed and wherever required, proper
explanations relating to material departures have been given;
(ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at March 31, 2013 and of the profit of the Company
for the year ended on that date;
(iii) 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; and
(iv) the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts of the Company on
a going concern basis.
-'' Human Resource
Employees today aspire towards growth opportunities, career options,
empowerment and work life balance in an organization. To retain
leadership position, the Company continuously innovates and customizes
its human resource strategy to meet changing employee needs.
Net4 focuses meticulously on talent engagement, deployment on right
projects, role / career progression and benchmark compensation and
benefits, which has helped the Company to attract and retain best
talent.
Your Company takes great pride in the allegiance, caliber & proficiency
shown by its highly motivated human resource that contributed its best
to take the Company to its new heights. The productivity of the
employees is reflected in the consistent improvement over the years. We
have also set up a scalable recruitment and human resources management
process, which gives the employees the opportunities to come up with
their grievances, suggestions and also give them chance to participate
in the decisions. The Company continues to take new initiatives to
further align its Human Resource policies to contribute to the growing
needs of the business.
Your Company provides an environment which encourages initiative,
innovative thinking and rewards performance without regard to various
external factors such as race, sex, color, creed, religion, national
origin, citizenship, age, marital status or orientation.
Your Company ensures and focuses on training and development of its
personnel through various internal and advanced training programs,
succession planning and participation at national and international
conferences, job rotation, on-the-job training and various workshops.
- Quality
Quality has been the foundation of your organization''s sustenance and
growth for all these years. Your Company has a well-defined Quality
Management System, which established- various processes to implement
quality and continuously improve organization''s overall process
capability. Your Company is ISO 9001.2000 certified, the world''s most
successful International Standard, addressing best practice in the
application of Quality Management Systems.
Your Company is also the First Internet Service Provider in the world
to get an ISO 27001:2005 certification for its Internet Data Centre(s)
certified by BSI (British Standard Instruction), and the company is
continually maintaining the standards.
- Fixed Deposit
For the year ended on 31 March, 2013, Your Company has accepted the
deposits within the meaning of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956
read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 1975 of Rs. 1478.26
(previous year Rs. 1574.13 Lacs). In terms of the provisions of
Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Rules, 2001, an amount of
Rs. 10,730/- was due on September 30, 2012, towards unclaimed interest
and/or principal amount, for being transferred to Investors Education &
Protection Fund, established by the Central Government under Section
205C(1) of the Companies Act, 1956, which was duly deposited in
Investors Education & Protection Fund on October 29, 2012.
- Corporate Governance
Your Company is adhering with the Corporate Governance guidelines, as
laid down in the Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and mandatory
stipulation as prescribed by the Securities Exchange Board of India.
The Company has also voluntarily adopted a code of conduct for good
governance applicable to all Board Members and the Senior Managerial
personnel of the Company. A separate section on Corporate Governance is
attached herewith and forms part of the Director''s Report.
M/s Sandy Associates, Statutory Auditors of the Company, examined the
conformity of the stipulations of Corporate Governance as specified in
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and haves certified the compliance
in respect thereof. The Certificate from the Auditor is forming a part
of the Annual Report.
Mr. Jasjit Singh Sawhney, Chairman & Managing Director and Mr. Amarjit
Singh Sawhney, Whole Time Director of the Company have, pursuant to
Clause 49(V) of the Listing Agreement, provided the CEO/CFO
Certification regarding the accuracy of the Financial Statements for
the Financial Year ended March 31, 2013. The Certificate in respect
thereof also forms part of the Annual Report.
- Management Discussion and Analysis Statement
Management Discussion and Analysis Statement on the Company''s
performance, industry trends and other material changes with respect to
the Company and its Subsidiaries, wherever applicable, is attached
herewith and forms part of this Report.
- Code of Conduct
Your Company had, in pursuance of Clause 49 of the listing Agreement,
taken up "The code of Conduct" for all Board Members and Senior
Managerial Personnel of the Company. This code is designed to ensure
the follow up of conduct and ethical business practices all over the
Company. The Code is articulated to all Board Members and senior
managerial personal and all of them have confirmed in writing their
compliance with and adherence to the code of conduct adopted by the
Company. The Code of Conduct is also available on Company''s website
at www.net4.in.
- Insider Trading Regulations
The Company has also formulated a ''Code of Internal Procedures and
Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in the Shares of the
Company'' as per the provisions of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider
Trading Regulations) 1992, as amended from time to time, providing
guidelines to the designated employees while dealing in the shares of
the Company.
- Auditor and Auditors'' Report
M/s Sandy Associates, Statutory Auditors of the Company, retire at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and have confirmed their eligibility and
willingness to accept the office, if re-appointed.
The Auditors'' Report and Notes to Accounts referred to in the Auditors''
Report are self-explanatory and therefore, does not call for any
further comments.
- Energy Conservation. Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings flow.
Information as required under the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars
in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 in respect of Energy
Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and
Outgo is enclosed and marked as Annexure-I to this Report.
- Particulars of Employees
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as
amended, the names and other particulars of the employees are given in
Annexure- II to the Director''s Report.
Mr. Jasjit Singh Sawhney, Chairman & Managing Director and Mr. Amarjit
Singh Sawhney, Whole-time Director of the Company, are relatives and
particulars in their respect are given in the Corporate Governance
Report. None of the other employee is relative of any of the Directors
of the. Company.
Acknowledgements
The Directors place on record the appreciation and gratitude for the
co-operation and assistance extended by various departments of the
Union Government, State Government, Bankers and Financial Institutions.
The Directors also place on record their appreciation of dedicated and
sincere services of the employees of the Company at all levels.
The Company will make every effort to meet the aspirations of its
Shareholders/Investors and wish to sincerely thank them for their whole
hearted co-operation and support at all times.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Net 4 India Limited
Place: Noida Jasjit Singh Sawhney
Dated: 14.08.2013 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2012
Dear Members,
M/s Net 4 India Limited
The behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to present Twenty
Sixth Annual Report together with the Audited Annual Accounts for the
Financial Year ended March 31, 2012 along with Auditor''s Report
thereon.
- Financial Results
The Standalone and Consolidated Financial performance of Net 4 India
Limited for the year ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
(Rs. In lacs, except per share data)
Standalone Consolidated
Particulars Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
31.03.2012 31.03.2011 31.03.2012 31.03.2011
Total Revenue 30,970.00 20,351.84 46,942.64 30,769.02
Net Profit before Tax 3,460.22 2,222.29 5,050.16 3,197.17
Net Profit after
Tax/Amount 2,338.78 1,488.28 3,414.21 2,113.06
available for
Appropriation
Balance retained in
Profit & Loss 2,354.74 1,484.75 3,443.99 2,109.66
Account
Earning Per Share
- Basic & Diluted 11.66 7.63 17.02 10.84
Historical performance
- Performance
Your Company continuously focused on growth and has posted another year
of impressive performance with highest ever top line and highest
earnings since inception. This is due to focused plans to work out on
the growth strategies of the Company. The underlying performance
reflects the inherent strength and operational excellence of your
Company.
- Consolidated Results
Consolidated financial results of 2011- 12 in comparison to previous
year 2010-11
Total Income of the Company increased by 52.56%, to Rs. 46,942.64 Lacs
from Rs. 30,769.02 Lacs.
Profit after Tax increased by 61.58%, to Rs. 3,414.21 Lacs from Rs.
2,113.06 Lacs .
Earning per share (EPS) increased by 57.01%, to Rs. 17.02/- per share
from Rs. 10.84/- per share.
- Standalone Results
Standalone financial results of 2011-12 in comparison to previous year
2010-11
Total Income for the year increased by 52.17%, to Rs. 30,970.00 Lacs
from Rs. 20,351.84 Lacs.
Profit After Tax increased by 57.15%, to Rs. 2,338.78 Lacs from Rs.
1,488.28 Lacs
Earning per share (EPS) increased by 52.82%, to Rs.11.66/- per share
from Rs. 7.63/- per share.
- Appropriations
Out of the profits available for appropriations, your Company has
retained Rs. 2,354.74 lacs in the Profit and Loss Account. No transfers
have been made to General Reserve.
- Business Overview
The economy has considerably slowed down during the year and growth
momentum was tapered off in almost all the sectors on account of rising
inflation, depreciating rupee and higher interest costs, despite that
your Company emerged to achieve new heights of growth. It continues to
work towards realizing the vision "of being the most valued Network and
Application Service Provider- with innovative
and differentiated offerings". Since inception, within a short span of
time, it has grown multi-folds and became the largest provider of web
hosting services and domain name registration in India. Powered by a
pool of talented professionals and equipped with latest technologies,
the Company caters to the Web and Application Services, Data Centre and
Cloud Computing and Network and System Integration services to its
clients.
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Your Company is committed in fulfilling the Corporate Social
Responsibility by contributing towards social and environmental causes.
As a responsible corporate entity, we work towards the preservation of
environment through various conservation programs. Your Company, is
actively sustaining the spirit of Green Initiative, a worldwide adopted
phenomenon to check the constantly increasing Global Warming, by
deploying environmental friendly processes at work. The initiatives
taken up by the Company includes, but not limited to, Motivational
Programmes, E-documentation, Energy Savers and Pollution Checks.
Motivational programmes
Your Company has implemented various motivational programmes among its
employees and also invites them to participate in management decisions,
leading to appreciation of their confidence and thereby increasing
overall productivity.
E-documentation
Various steps have been taken to minimize the use of paper. As the
constant increase in the use of paper has lead to deforestation thereby
increasing Global Warming. Your Company is also planning to adopt
recycling of the waste paper. To reduce the usage of paper, the Company
is practicing the concept of e-documentation and has also in
furtherance to this concept and the Circular issued by Ministry of
Corporate Affairs to allow paperless compliances, decided to send its
Annual Report to the members through electronic mode.
Energy Savers
The Company is also making efforts to keep a check on the usage of
power by installing energy saver equipments at its work places.
Awareness on energy conservation is extended among the employees to
control the unnecessary use of power.
Pollution Checks
Considering the fact that fuel prices are increasing on a continual
basis and also to have a check on day-to-day increasing air and noise
pollution, the Company is actively urging on the use of
video-conferencing wherever possible, rather than travelling down to
the respective place. Employees of the Company have also been advised
to use the concept of car pooling so as to ensure a pollution free
environment.
All these initiatives create a socially and ethically responsible
business entity and helps in long term sustainability thus ensuring
value growth for our various stakeholders.
- Subsidiary Companies
As on the date, the Company has four subsidiaries:
M/s Net 4 Communications Limited was incorporated in the year 2005 vide
Certificate of Incorporation bearing registration number
U72900WB2005PLC104025 having its Registered Office at Kolkata. The
Company''s main business, is Computer-Hardware & Software for Internet
Access & Internet Telephony Services including VoIP Solutions.
M/s Net4 Network Services Limited was incorporated on May 18, 2011 vide
Certificate of Incorporation bearing registration number
U72200DL2011PLC219357 in and under the Laws of India. The Company carry
on the business of providing Internet Related Services and VoIP
Solutions.
M/s Net4 HK Limited was incorporated on May 11, 2011 vide Certificate
of Incorporation bearing number 1598959 in and under the Laws of Hong
Kong. The Company carry on the business of Internet Related Services
and VoIP Solutions.
M/s Pipetel Communications Private Limited was incorporated on
September 4, 2009 vide Certificate of Incorporation bearing
registration number U64200DL2009PTC193950 in and under the laws of
India. It is mainly engaged into Enterprise Internet Services, VoIP
Solutions and Web Services billing and Provisioning Platform solutions.
- Exemption u/s 212 (8) of the Companies Act, 1956
In terms of the circular No. 2/2011 dated February 8, 2011 issued by
the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, general exemption under section 212
of the Companies Act, 1956 has been granted to the Companies from
attaching the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and other document
of the subsidiary companies with the Balance Sheet of the
Parent/Holding Company. A statement containing brief financial details
of the Company''s subsidiaries for the financial year ended March 31,
2012 is included in the Annual Report. The Consolidated Financial
Statement of the Company includes the financials of its Subsidiary
Companies.
The annual accounts of the subsidiary Companies and the related
detailed information will be made available to any member of the
Company/its subsidiaries seeking such information at any point of time
and are also available for inspection by any member of the Company and
its subsidiaries at the Registered Office of the Company. The annual
accounts of the said subsidiaries will also be available for
inspection, as above, at the registered offices of the respective
subsidiary companies. The Company shall furnish a copy of the details
of annual accounts of subsidiaries to any member on demand.
- Consolidated Financial Statements
In compliance with the Accounting Standard-21 on Consolidated Financial
Statements and as per the requirement of the provisions of the Listing
Agreements with the Stock Exchanges, a Consolidated Financial Statement
of the Company together with its subsidiaries is attached in the Annual
Report. The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in
accordance with the relevant Accounting Standards as prescribed under
section 211 (3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 ("Act").
The Consolidated Financial Statement of the Company and its
Subsidiaries will be available on the website of the Company at
www.net4.in
- Dividend
The Company has not recommended any dividend for the year 2011-12 as
the Company is utilizing the funds for its expansion plans which would
certainly lead to the growth of the Company thereby increasing the
value of the shares of your Company.
- Directors
The Board of the Company is having an optimum combination of Executive
& Non-Executive Directors with not less than fifty percent of the Board
comprising of the Non-Executive Independent Directors.
A. Appointment:-
Mr. Kamlesh Gandhi was appointed as an additional Director of the
Company, under Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956, by the Board of
Directors at their meeting held on February 14, 2012. Mr. Kamlesh
Gandhi would be designated as Non-Executive Independent Director and
shall hold the office until the date of ensuing Annual General Meeting.
However, the Company has received a notice along with the requisite
deposit pursuant to Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956 proposing
the candidature of Mr. Kamlesh Gandhi, for being appointed as the
Director of the Company. Accordingly, the necessary resolution shall be
put in the Notice of the Annual General Meeting for his appointment as
a Director.
B. Re-appointment:-
In accordance with the provisions of the Section 255 and 256 of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Articles of Association of the Company,
Mr. Surya Chadha and Mr. Sandip Kumar Ghosh, Directors of the Company
are retiring by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and
being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. The Board
recommends their appointment as Directors.
The tenure of appointment of Mr. Jasjit Singh Sawhney, Chairman &
Managing Director and Mr. Amarjit Singh Sawhney, Whole Time Director,
of the Company was expired on February 29, 2012 and March 31, 2012,
respectively. They were further appointed by the Board of Directors,
subject to the approval of shareholders, for afresh period of three
years w.e.f. March 01, 2012 and April 01, 2012, respectively.
C. Cessation:-
During the year 2011-2012, Mr. Bharat Chawla, Director of the company,
resigned from the Board of the Company. The Board placed on record the
valuable contribution made by Mr. Bharat Chawla during his tenure as
Director of the Company.
None of the Director of your Company is disqualified as per the
provisions of Section 274(1)(g) of the Companies Act, 1956. Your
Directors have made necessary disclosures as required under various
provisions of the Act and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
D. Change in Company Secretary & Compliance officer:-
Mr. Krishan Kumar Nagpal, the Company Secretary & Compliance officer of
the Company had resigned from the office and Ms. Archna Walia has been
appointed in his place w.e.f March 01, 2012
- Directors Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, with respect to Directors'' Responsibility Statement, it is
hereby confirmed that:
(i) in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
accounting standards were followed and wherever required, proper
explanations relating to material departures have been given;
(ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at March 31, 2012 and of the profit of the Company
for the year ended on that date;
(iii) 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; and
(iv) the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts of the Company on
a going concern basis.
- Human Resource
Employees today aspire towards growth opportunities, career options,
empowerment and work life balance in an organization. To retain
leadership position, the Company continuously innovates and customizes
its human resource strategy to meet changing employee needs.
Net4 focuses meticulously on talent engagement, deployment on right
projects, role/career progression and benchmark compensation and
benefits, which has helped the Company to attract and retain best
talent.
Your Company takes great pride in the allegiance, caliber & proficiency
shown by its highly motivated human resource that contributed its best
to take the Company to its new heights. The productivity of the
employees is reflected in the consistent improvement over the years. We
have also set up a scalable recruitment and human resources management
process, which gives the employees the opportunities to come up with
their grievances, suggestions and also give them chance to participate
in the decisions. The Company continues to take new initiatives to
further align its Human Resource policies to contribute to the growing
needs of the business.
Your Company provides an environment which encourages initiative,
innovative thinking and rewards performance without regard to various
external factors such as race, sex, color, creed, religion, national
origin, citizenship, age, marital status or orientation.
Your Company ensures and focuses on training and development of its
personnel through various internal and advanced training programs,
succession planning and participation at national and international
conferences, job rotation, on-the-job training and various workshops.
- Quality
Quality has been the foundation of your organization''s sustenance and
growth for all these years. Your Company has a well-defined Quality
Management System, which established various process to implement
quality and continuously improve organizations overall process
capability. Your Company is ISO 9001:2000 certified, the world''s most
successful International Standard, addressing best practice in the
application of Quality Management Systems.
Your Company is also the First Internet Service Provider in the world
to get an ISO 27001:2005 certification for its Internet Data Centre(s)
certified by BSI (British Standard Instruction), and the company is
continually maintaining the standards.
- Fixed Deposit
During the year under review, your Company has accepted the deposits
within the meaning of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 1975 of Rs. 1,574.13 Lacs
(previous year Rs. 1,270.20 Lacs). In terms of the provisions of
Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Rules, 2001, there was no
unclaimed interest and/or principal amount due for transfer to
Investors Education & Protection Fund, established by the Central
Government under Section 205C(1) of the Companies Act, 1956, for the
year ended March 31, 2012.
- Corporate Governance
Your Company is adhering with the Corporate Governance guidelines, as
laid down in the Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and mandatory
stipulation as prescribed by the Securities Exchange Board of India.
The Company has also voluntarily adopted a code of conduct for good
governance applicable to all Board Members and the Senior Managerial
personnel of the Company. A separate section on Corporate Governance is
attached herewith and forms part of the Director''s Report.
M/s Sandy Associates, Statutory Auditors of the Company, examined the
conformity of the stipulations of Corporate Governance as specified in
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and have certified the compliance in
respect thereof. The Certificate from the Auditor is forming a part of
the Annual Report.
Mr. Jasjit Singh Sawhney, Chairman & Managing Director and Mr. Amarjit
Singh Sawhney, Whole Time Director of the Company have, pursuant to
Clause 49(V) of the Listing Agreement, provided the CEO/ CFO
Certification regarding the accuracy of the Financial Statements for
the Financial Year ended March 31, 2012. The Certificate in respect
thereof also forms part of the Annual Report.
- Management Discussion and Analysis Statement
Management Discussion and Analysis Statement on the Company''s
performance, industry trends and other material changes with respect to
the Company and its Subsidiaries, wherever applicable, is attached
herewith and forms part of this Report.
- Code of Conduct
Your Company had, in pursuance of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement,
taken up "The Code of Conduct" for all Board Members and Senior
Managerial Personnel of the Company. This Code is designed to ensure
the follow up of conduct and ethical business practices all over the
Company. The Code is articulated to all Board Members and senior
managerial personal and all of them have confirmed in writing their
compliance with and adherence to the Code of Conduct adopted by the
Company. The Code of Conduct is also available on Company''s website at
www.net4.in.
- Insider Trading Regulations
The Company has also formulated a ''Code of Internal Procedures and
Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in the Shares of the Company''
as per the provisions of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading
Regulations) 1992, as amended from time to time, providing guidelines
to the designated employees while dealing in the shares of the Company.
- Auditor and Auditors'' Report
M/s Sandy Associates, Statutory Auditors of the Company, retire at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and have confirmed their eligibility and
willingness to accept the office, if re-appointed.
The Auditors'' Report and Notes to Accounts referred to in the Auditors''
Report are self-explanatory and therefore, does not call for any
further comments.
- Energy Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings & Outgo
Information as required under the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars
in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 in respect of Energy
Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and
Outgo is enclosed and marked as Annexure-I to this Report.
- Particulars of Employeess
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as
amended, the names and other particulars of the employees are given in
Annexure- II to the Director''s Report.
Mr. Jasjit Singh Sawhney, Chairman & Managing Director and Mr. Amarjit
Singh Sawhney, Whole-time Director of the Company, are relatives and
particulars in their respect are given in the Corporate Governance
Report. None of the other employee is relative of any of the Directors
of the Company.
- Acknowledgements
The Directors place on record the appreciation and gratitude for the
co-operation and assistance extended by various departments of the
Union Government, State Government, Bankers and Financial Institutions.
The Directors also place on record their appreciation of dedicated and
sincere services of the employees of the Company at all levels.
The Company will make every effort to meet the aspirations of its
Shareholders/Investors and wish to sincerely thank them for their whole
hearted co-operation and support at all times.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Net 4 India Limited
Sd/-
Place: Noida Jasjit Singh Sawhney
Dated: August 10, 2012 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2011
Dear Members,
M/s Net 4 India Limited
On behalf of the Board of Directors of your Company, it is our
privilege to present the 25th Annual Report on the business and
operations of the Company together with the Audited Statement of
Accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2011 and Auditor's
Report thereon.
- Results of Operations
(Rs. In lacs, except per share data)
Year Ended March 31st 2011 2010
Particulars Consolidated Standalone Consolidated Standalone
Operating Income 30357.44 19697.50 19513.74 10837.70
Net Profit before Tax 3197.17 2222.28 1765.37 1061.85
Net Profit after Tax/Amount 2113.06 1488.28 1150.48 695.17
available for Appropriation
Amount transferred to General - - 51.90 17.40
Reserve
Balance retained in
Profit & Loss 2109.66 1484.75 1198.80 750.62
Account
Dividend - - 65.18 65.18
Earning Per Share-Basic
& Diluted 10.84 7.63 6.66 4.02
- Performance
The Company had shown a tremendous growth in the year 2010-11. The
Turnover of the Company for the year under review has significantly
improved from the previous year figures and consequently the Profit
after Tax and the Earning per Share (EPS) of the Company have also
shown a remarkable increase as compared to the previous year. A brief
comparison of year on year (YoY) is as under:
Consolidated Results
Total Income for the year increased by 54.06%. The income recorded as
on March 31, 2011 was Rs. 30,769.02 lacs as compared to Rs. 19705.32
lacs recorded during the previous fiscal year. Profit After Tax during
the year increased by 83.67%. The profit recorded as on March 31, 2011
was Rs. 2113.06 lacs as compared to Rs. 1,150.48 lacs recorded during
the year ended on March 31, 2010. Earning per share (EPS) during the
year increased by 62.76%, the EPS recorded as on March 31, 2011 is Rs.
10.84/- per share as compared to Rs. 6.66/- per share for the year
ended on March 31, 2010.
Standalone Results
Total Income for the year increased by 81.29%. The income recorded as
on March 31, 2011 was Rs. 20,351.84 lacs as compared to Rs. 11,225.95
lacs recorded during the previous fiscal year. Profit After Tax during
the year increased by 114.09%. The profit recorded as on March 31, 2011
was Rs. 1,488.28 lacs as compared to Rs. 695.17 lacs recorded during
the year ended on March 31, 2010. Earning per share (EPS) during the
year increased by 89.80%, the EPS recorded as on March 31, 2011 is Rs.
7.63/- per share as compared to Rs. 4.02/- per share for the year ended
on March 31, 2010.
- Appropriations
Out of the amount available for appropriations, your Company had
retained Rs. 1484.75 lacs in the Profit and Loss Account and no
transfers have been made to General Reserve.
- Business Overview
Your Company is a leading Network and Application Service Provider. The
Company has grown multi- folds within a shot span of time and is
amongst the largest provider of web hosting services and domain name
registration in Asia Pacific. Powered by a pool of talented
professionals and equipped with latest Internet Technologies, the
Company caters to the internet infrastructure needs of other companies
thereby enabling them to concentrate on their core business to achieve
their business goals and transformational IT objectives.
The Company in its Silver Jubilee year has come out with a sterling
performance taking a big leap forward, as the profits of the Company
have zoomed by 84%. During the year 2010-11, the Company has scaled new
heights and set several benchmarks in terms of networth, turnover and
profits.
- Increase in Share Capital
The Share Capital of the Company has been increased to Rs. 20,05,82,500
in the financial year 2010-11 as compared to Rs. 18,44,78,120 in the
previous year. The Company vide its Board Meeting dated May 25, 2010
and August 11, 2010, respectively, had accepted the offer for
investment in the Company from certain Investors and in lieu thereof
has made a Preferential Allotment of 16,10,438 Equity Shares of Rs.
10/- each for cash out of which 9,16,818 Equity Shares were issued at a
premium of Rs. 77.76/- per Share to M/s. Granite Hill India Opportunity
Fund & 6,93,620 Equity Shares were issued at a premium of Rs. 106/- per
share to M/s QS India Hosting, Mauritius, and the consent of the
shareholders in respect thereof, in the form of Special Resolutions, in
terms of Section 81(1A) of the Companies Act, 1956 had been obtained at
the Extra-ordinary General Meetings of the Company held on June 21,
2010 and September 06, 2010, respectively.
- Corporate Social Responsibility
As a matter of Corporate Social Responsibility, your Company is
actively sustaining the spirit of Green Initiative, a worldwide adopted
phenomenon to check the constantly increasing Global Warming, by
deploying environmental friendly processes at work. Several steps are
being taken by the Company in different areas to extend the concept of
Corporate Social Responsibility so as to assure economic and effective
utilization of natural & other resources. The initiatives taken up by
the Company includes, but does not restrict to, Motivational
Programmes, E-documentation, Energy Savers and Pollution Checks.
Motivational Programmes
Your Company is introducing various motivational programmes among its
employees and also welcomes them as a part of management, leading to
appreciation of their confidence, and thereby increasing their
productivity.
E-documentation
Your Company has taken up various steps to make the use of paper at its
minimal as the constant increase in the use of paper has lead to
deforestation thereby increasing Global Warming. To reduce the usage of
paper, the Company is practicing the concept of e-documentation, and
has also in furtherance to this concept and the Circular issued by
Ministry of Corporate Affairs to allow paperless compliances, decided
to send its Annual Report to the members through electronic mode.
Energy Savers
The Company is also making efforts to keep a check on the usage of
power by deploying energy saver equipments at its work places.
Awareness on energy conservation is extended among the employees to
control the unnecessary use of power.
Pollution Checks
To keep a check on day-to-day increasing air and noise pollution, the
Company is actively urging on the use of Video-Conferencing facility
wherever possible, rather than travelling down to the respective place.
Employees of the Company have also been advised to use the concept of
car pooling so as to ensure a pollution free environment.
All these initiatives create a socially and ethically responsible
business entity and helps in long term sustainability thus ensuring
value growth for our various stakeholders.
- Subsidiaries
At the financial year ended on March 31, 2011, the Company has two
Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries, M/s Net 4 Singapore Pte Limited and M/s Net
4 Communications Limited. Your Company has also established another two
wholly-owned subsidiaries namely, M/s Net4 Network Services Limited
incorporated in India vide Certificate of Incorporation dated May 18,
2011 and M/s Net4 HK Limited incorporated in Hong Kong vide Certificate
of Incorporation dated May 11, 2011.
Your Company has also acquired 100% stake in the Equity Shares of M/s
Pipetel Communications Private Limited thereby making this company as
its Wholly-Owned Subsidiary company.
Consecutively, as on the date of report, your Company is having five
Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries namely, M/s Net 4 Singapore Pte Limited, M/s
Net 4 Communications Limited, M/s Net4 Network Services Limited, M/s
Net4 HK Limited and M/s Pipetel Communications Private Limited.
Net 4 Communications Limited was incorporated in the year 2005 having
its Registered Office at Kolkata. During the year under review, Total
Income of the Company increased to Rs. 10,696.21 Lacs from 8,682 Lacs,
at a growth rate of 23.20%. The Profit after Tax increased from Rs.
459.73 Lacs to Rs. 680.68 Lacs an increase of 48.06%.
The performance of Net 4 Singapore Pte Limited, incorporated primarily
to manage the Companies' proposed International Wholesale VoIP
Business, have not matched with the expectations of the Board and it is
decided to wind-up the Company. An application for the de-registration
of the Company have been filed with the concerned authorities in
Singapore.
Net4 Network Services Limited was incorporated on May 18, 2011 vide a
Certificate of Incorporation bearing number U72200DL2011PLC219357 has
been issued in and under the Laws of India. The Company is having the
main business of Internet Related Services and VoIP Solutions.
Net4 HK Limited was incorporated on May 11, 2011 vide a Certificate of
Incorporation bearing number 1598959 has been issued in and under the
Laws of Hong Kong.
Pipetel Communications Private Limited was incorporated on September 4,
2009 vide Certificate of Incorporation bearing number
U64200DL2009PTC193950 in and under the laws of India. It is mainly
engaged into Enterprise Internet services, VoIP Solutions and Web
Services billing and Provisioning Platform solutions.
The Company has entered into a Composite Scheme of Arrangement with M/s
Net4 Network Services Limited ("Net4 Network") and M/s Pipetel
Communications Private Limited ("Pipetel"). By virtue of the Scheme,
"Pipetel" will amalgamate into and with the Company and by way of
demerger, the ISP undertaking of the Company (which will comprise of
the business acquired through merger of Pipetel) shall stand
transferred to "Net4 Network".
- Consolidated Financial Statements
As required under the Listing Agreements with the Stock Exchanges, a
Consolidated Financial Statement of the Company together with its
subsidiaries is attached in the Annual Report. The Consolidated
Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the relevant
Accounting Standards as prescribed under section 211 (3C) of the
Companies Act, 1956 ("Act").
As per Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors' Report,
Balance Sheet, and Profit and Loss Account of the subsidiaries are
required to be attached with the Balance Sheet of the Company. However,
Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide its Circular No.2/2011 dated
February 8, 2011 has granted general exemption from attaching the
Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and other document of the
subsidiary companies with the Balance Sheet of the Company. A statement
containing brief financial details of the Company's subsidiaries for
the financial year ended March 31, 2011 is included in the Annual
Report. The Annual Accounts of these Subsidiaries & the related
detailed information will be made available to any member of the
Company/its Subsidiaries seeking such information at any point of time
and are also available for inspection by any member of the Company and
its Subsidiaries at the registered office of the Company. The Annual
Accounts of the said Subsidiaries will also be available for
inspection, as above, at the registered offices of the respective
Subsidiary Companies. The Company shall furnish a copy of the details
of Annual Accounts of Subsidiaries to any member on demand.
- Dividend
The Company has not recommended any dividend for the year 2010-11
(previous year 10%) as the Company is utilizing the funds in its
expansion plans which would certainly lead to a quantum growth of the
Company thereby increasing the value of the shares of your Company.
- Directors
The Board of Directors of the Company is having an optimum combination
of Executive & Non-Executive Directors with not less than fifty percent
of the Board comprising of the Non-Executive Independent Directors.
Mr. Bharat Chawla, Director of the Company, resigned from the Board of
the Company w.e.f May 21, 2011.
Further, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956
read with Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Desi Subri Valli
and Mr. Manish Wadhawan, Directors of the Company are retiring by
rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible,
offer themselves for re- appointment. The Board recommends the
appointment of the said Directors.
- Directors Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is
hereby confirmed that:
(i) in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed and wherever required, proper
explanations relating to material departures have been given;
(ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at March 31, 2011 and of the profit of the Company
for the year ended on that date;
(iii) 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; and
(iv) the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts of the Company on
a going concern basis.
- Human Resource
Net4 takes great pride in the commitment, competence & vigor shown by
its highly motivated human resource that contributed its best to bring
the Company to its present heights. The productivity of the employees
is reflected in the consistent improvement over the years. We have also
set up a scalable recruitment and human resources management process,
which enables us to attract and retain high caliber employees. The
Company continues to take new initiatives to further align its HR
policies to contribute to the growing needs of the business.
Your Company provides an environment which encourages initiative,
innovative thinking and rewards performance without regard to various
external factors such as race, sex, color, creed, religion, national
origin, citizenship, age, marital status or orientation.
Your Company ensures and focuses on training and development of its
personnel through various internal and advanced training programs,
succession planning and participation at national and international
conferences, job rotation, on-the-job training, and various workshops.
- Quality
Quality has been the substratum of your organization's sustenance and
growth for all these years. Your Company has a well-defined Quality
Management System, which establishes wide process to implement quality
and continuously improve organization's overall process capability.
Your company is ISO 9001:2000 certified, the world's most successful
International Standard, addressing best practice in the application of
Quality Management Systems.
Your Company is also the First Internet Service Provider in the world
to get an ISO 27001:2005 certification for its Internet Data Centre(s)
certified by BSI (British Standard Instruction), and we are continually
maintaining the standards.
- Fixed Deposit
During the year under review, your Company has accepted deposits within
the meaning of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 1975 for Rs. 1,270.20 lacs
(previous year Rs. 388.14 Lacs). In terms of the provisions of Investor
Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Rules, 2001, there was no
unclaimed interest and / or principal amount due for transfer to
Investors Education & Protection Fund, established by the Central
Government under Section 205C(1) of the Companies Act, 1956 for the
year ended March 31, 2011.
- Corporate Governance
Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of
Corporate Governance. In addition to adhering the Corporate Governance
practices set out by the Securities and Exchange Board of India for and
the Listing Agreement and the mandatory stipulations prescribed there
under, the Company has also evolved & adopted a Code of Conduct based
on the principles of Good Corporate Governance and best management
practices being followed globally.
Report on Corporate Governance for the year ended on March 31, 2011 in
terms of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreements entered into with the
concerned Stock Exchanges in India forms part of the Annual Report.
Requisite Certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company, M/s
Sandy Associates, Chartered Accountants, New Delhi, confirming
compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated
under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, is attached to this Report.
- Management Discussion and Analysis Statement
Management Discussion and Analysis Statement on the Company's
performance, industry trends and other material changes with respect to
the Company and its Subsidiaries, wherever applicable, is attached to
this Report.
- Code of Conduct
In terms of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company has
formulated a Code of Conduct for its Senior Management Employees
including the Managing Director and the Whole-time Director. All the
Senior Managerial Personnel, including the Managing Director and the
Whole-time Director, have given their consent to adhere to the Code of
Conduct to the Compliance Officer of the Company. As per the
requirement of the Listing Agreement, the Code of Conduct is also
available on Company's website www.net4.in.
The Company has also formulated a 'Code of Internal Procedures and
Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in the Shares of the Company'
as per the provisions of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading
Regulations) 1992, as amended from time to time, providing guidelines
to the designated employees while dealing in the Shares of the Company.
- Listing Information
The Shares of the Company were admitted to trading under the Direct
Listing Norms of the National Stock Exchange on December 10, 2010
(Scrip ID - NET4 & NSE Code-20784).
Apart from the above, the Shares of your Company are also listed at
Bombay Stock Exchange (Scrip Code: 532912) and Delhi Stock Exchange
(Scrip Code: 113089). In accordance with Clause-38 of the Listing
Agreements entered into by the Company with the concerned Stock
Exchanges in India, the Company has paid for the year 2010-11 the
Annual Listing Fees to all the concerned Stock Exchanges & the Annual
Custodian Fees to the concerned Depositories.
- Auditors and Auditors' Report
M/s Sandy Associates, Statutory Auditors of the Company, retire at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and have confirmed their eligibility and
willingness to accept the office, if re-appointed.
The Auditors' Report and Notes to Accounts referred to in the Auditors'
Report are self-explanatory and therefore, does not call for any
further comments.
- Energy Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings & Outgo
Information as required under the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars
in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 in respect of Energy
Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and
Outgo is enclosed and marked as Annexure I to this Report.
- Particulars of the Employees
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as
amended, the names and other particulars of the employees are given in
Annexure II to the Directors' Report.
Mr. Jasjit Singh Sawhney, Chairman & Managing Director and Mr. Amarjit
Singh Sawhney, Whole-time Director of the Company are relatives and
particulars in respect thereof are given in Corporate Governance
Report. None of the other employee is relative of any of the Directors
of the Company.
Acknowledgements
The Directors place on record the appreciation and gratitude for the
co-operation and assistance extended by various departments of the
Union Government, State Government, Bankers and Financial Institutions.
The Directors also place on record their appreciation of dedicated and
sincere services of the employees of the Company at all levels.
The Company will make every effort to meet the aspirations of its
Shareholders and wish to sincerely thank them for their whole hearted
co-operation and support at all times.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Net 4 India Limited
Sd/-
Place: Noida Jasjit Singh Sawhney
Dated: August 30, 2011 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2010
On behalf of the Board of Directors of your Company, it is our
privilege to present the 24th Annual Report on the business and
operations of the Company together with the Audited Statement of
Accounts for the fnancial year ended March 31, 2010 and AuditorÃs
Report thereon.
Results of Operations
(Rs. In lacs, except per share data)
Year Ended March 31st 2010 2009
Particulars Consol Stand Consol Stand
-idated -alone -idated -alone
Operating Income 19513.74 10837.70 16067.23 9790.00
Net Proft before Tax 1765.37 1061.85 1307.35 906.15
Net Proft after Tax/
Amount available for 1150.48 695.17 840.42 595.32
Appropriation
Amount transferred to
General Reserve 51.90 174.00 14.90 149.00
Balance retained in
Proft & Loss Ac- 1198.80 750.62 629.55 384.45
count
Dividend 65.18 65.18 167.50 167.50
Earning Per Share-Basic
& Diluted 6.66 4.02 5.02 3.55
Performance
The year under review witnessed an improved Turnover as compared to the
previous year fgure and the Proft after Tax and consequently, Earning
per Share (EPS) of the Company has also increased as compared to
previous year. A brief comparison of year on year (YoY) is as under:
Consolidated Results
Total Income for the year ended March 31, 2010 was Rs. 19,705.32 Lacs
as compared to Rs. 16,284.89 Lacs re- corded during the previous fscal,
an increase of 21%. Proft after Tax increased from Rs. 840.42 Lacs for
the year ended March 31, 2009 to Rs. 1,150.48 Lacs for the year ended
March 31, 2010 an increase of 36.90%. Earnings per Share (EPS) increase
from Rs.5.02/- per share in March 31, 2009 to Rs.6.66/- per share in
March 31, 2010, an increase of 32.67%.
Standalone Results
Total Income for the year ended March 31, 2010 was Rs. 11,225.95 Lacs
as compared to Rs. 10,179.43 Lacs recorded during the previous fscal,
an increase of 10.28%. Proft after Tax increased from Rs. 595.32 Lacs
for the year ended March 31, 2009 to Rs. 695.17 Lacs for the year ended
March 31, 2010 an increase of 16.77%. Earnings per Share (EPS)
increase from Rs.3.55/- per share in March 31, 2009 to Rs.4.02/- per
share in March 31, 2010, an increase of 13.24%.
Business Overview
Your Company achieved important mile stones in the year 2009-10. During
the year, the Company has scaled new heights and set several benchmarks
in terms of networth, turnover and profts.
In order to meet the capital requirements for various expansions in
business, your Company has made an allotment of 1,697,812 Equity Shares
of Rs. 10 each for cash at a premium of Rs. 77.76 per Share vide its
Board Meeting dated December 8, 2009 to M/s. Madison India Capital HC,
Mauritius and the consent of the shareholders in the form of Special
Resolution in terms of Section 81(1A) of the Companies Act, 1956 has
been obtained at the Extra- ordinary General Meeting of the Company
held on 9th November, 2009.
A detailed discussion on the same and future opportunities is provided
in the Management Discussion and Analysis Statement is presented in a
separate section forming part of Annual Report.
Subsidiaries
Your Company has two Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries, M/s Net 4 Singapore Pte
Limited and M/s Net 4 Communications Limited.
Net 4 Singapore Pte Limited
Net 4 Singapore Pte Limited was incorporated primarily to manage the
Companiesà proposed International Whole- sale VoIP Business. The
Company has already been awarded with the Service Based Operator (SBO)
License in Singapore in the previous year. However, the Company is yet
to start its business operations.
Net 4 Communications Limited
Net 4 Communications Limited was incorporated in the year 2005 having
its Registered Offce at Kolkata. During the year under review, Total
Income of the Company increased to Rs. 8,682 Lacs from 6,235.70 Lacs,
at a growth rate of 39.23%. The Proft after Tax increased from Rs.
297.32 Lacs to Rs. 459.73 Lacs an increase of 54.62%.
Particulars under Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956
As per Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, we are required to
attach the Directorsà Report, Balance Sheet, and Proft and Loss Account
of our subsidiaries to the Balance Sheet of the Company. As per the
requirement of Section 212 (1) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
documents of the Subsidiary Companies has been attached to the Balance
Sheet of M/s Net 4 India Limited. These documents will also be
available for inspection during business hours at our Registered Offce
and also at the Registered Offce of the concerned Subsidiaries.
Dividend
The Board of Directors of your Company have recommended Dividend @ 10%
(Rupee 1 per Share) for the year 2009-10 (previous year 10%) to the
shareholders other than Promoters and PromoterÃs group, subject to the
ap- proval of shareholders in their ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Directors
During the year Mr. Surya S. Chadha was appointed as a Non-Executive
Director of the Company vide Extra- ordinary General Meeting of the
members of the Company held on November 9, 2009.
Thereafter, Ms. Biba Sawhney resigned as Director from the Board of
Directors of the Company w.e.f. December 8, 2009 due to some other
pre-occupations. The Board placed on record deep sense of appreciation
for the valuable contribution made by Ms. Biba Sawhney during her
tenure as a Director of the Company.
Further, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956
read with Articles of Association of the Com- pany, Mr. Sandip K. Ghosh
and Mr. Brijesh Chand Mathur, Directors of the Company are retiring by
rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible,
offer themselves for re-appointment. The Board recom- mends the
appointment of the above Directors.
Directors Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, with respect to Directorsà Re- sponsibility Statement, it is
hereby confrmed that:
(i) in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed and wherever required, proper
explanations relating to material departures have been given;
(ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at March 31, 2010 and of the proft of the Company for
the year ended on that date;
(iii) the Directors have taken proper and suffcient care for
maintenance of adequate accounting records in ac- cordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities; and
(iv) the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts of the Company on
a Ãgoing concernà basis.
Human Resource
Net4 takes pride in its highly motivated and competent human resource
that contributed its best to bring the Com- pany to its present
heights. The productivity of the employees is refected in the
consistent improvement over the years. We have also set up a scalable
recruitment and human resources management process, which enables us to
attract and retain high caliber employees.
Your Company provides an environment which encourages initiative,
innovative thinking and rewards performance without regard to various
external factors such as race, sex, color, creed, religion, national
origin, citizenship, age, marital status or orientation.
Your Company ensures and focused on training and development of its
personnel through various internal and ad- vanced training programs,
succession planning, participation at national and international
conferences, job rotation, on-the-job training, and various workshops.
Fixed Deposit
During the year under review your Company has accepted deposits within
the meaning of Section 58 A of the Com- panies Act, 1956 read with
Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 1975 for Rs. 3,88,14,000/-. In
terms of the provisions of Investor Education and Protection Fund
(IEPF) Rules, 2001, there was no unclaimed interest and / or principal
amount due for transfer to Investors Education & Protection Fund,
established by the Central Government under Section 205C(1) of the
Companies Act, 1956 for the year ended March 31, 2010.
Corporate Governance
Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of
Corporate Governance. The Company adheres to the requirements set out
by the Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaÃs Corporate Governance
practices and the requirements of the Listing Agreement and has
implemented all the mandatory stipulations prescribed there under.
Report on Corporate Governance for the year ended March 31, 2010 in
terms of Clause 49 of the Listing Agree- ments entered into with the
Stock Exchanges in India forms part of the Annual Report. Certifcate
from the Auditors of the Company, M/s. Sandy Associates, Charatered
Accountants, New Delhi confrming compliance of conditions of Corporate
Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, is
annexed to this Report.
Management Discussion and Analysis Statement
Management Discussion and Analysis Statement on the CompanyÃs
performance, industry trends and other mate- rial changes with respect
to the Company and its Subsidiaries, wherever applicable is attached to
this Report.
Code of Conduct
In terms of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company has
formulated a Code of Conduct for the Directors and Senior Managerial
Personnel. All the Board Members and Senior Managerial Personnel have
given their con- sent to adhere to the Code of Conduct to the
Compliance Offcer of the Company. As per the requirement of Listing
Agreement, the Code of Conduct is also available on CompanyÃs website
www.net4.in.
The Company has also formulated a ÃCode of Internal Procedures and
Conduct for prevention of Insider Trading in Shares of the Companyà as
per the provisions of SEBI (Prevention of Insider Trading Regulations)
2000, as amend- ed from time to time, providing guidelines to the
designated employees while dealing in shares of the Company.
Listing Information
Your Company is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (Scrip Code:
532912) and Delhi Stock Exchange (Scrip Code: 113089). The listing fee
for the year 2009-10 has been paid to both the Stock Exchanges. The
application with the National Stock Exchange had already been fled for
listing and the same is pending for its approval.
Auditors and Auditorsà Report
M/s. Sandy Associates, Statutory Auditors of the Company, retire at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and have confrmed their eligibility and
willingness to accept the offce, if re-appointed.
The Auditorsà Report and Notes to on Accounts referred to in the
Auditorsà Report are self-explanatory and therefore, does not call for
any further comments.
Energy Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings & Outgo
Information as required under the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars
in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 in respect of Energy
Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and
Outgo is en- closed and marked as Annexure I to this Report.
Particulars of the Employees
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as
amended, the names and other particulars of the employees are given in
Annexure II to the Directorsà Report.
Mr. Jasjit Singh Sawhney, Chairman & Managing Director and Mr. Amarjit
Singh Sawhney, Whole Time Director of the Company are relatives and
particulars in respect thereof are given in Corporate Governance
Report. None of other employee is relative of any of the Directors of
the Company.
Acknowledgements
The Directors place on record the appreciation and gratitude for the
co-operation and assistance extended by vari- ous departments of the
Union Government, State Government, Bankers and Financial Institutions.
The Directors also place on record their appreciation of dedicated and
sincere services of the employees of the Company at all levels.
The Company will make every effort to meet the aspirations of its
Shareholders and wish to sincerely thank them for their whole hearted
co-operation and support at all times.
For and on behalf of
the Board of Directors
Sd/-
Jasjit Singh Sawhney
Place: Noida
Chairman & Managing Director
Dated: August 31, 2010 (DIN: 00111020)
Mar 31, 2009
On behalf of the Board of Directors of your Company, it is my privilege
to present the 23rd Annual Report along with Audited Statement of
Accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2009 and AuditorÃs
Report thereon.
Results of Operations
(Rs. in lacs, except per share data)
Year Ended March 31st 2009 2008
Particulars Consolidated Standalone Consolidated Standalone
Operating Income 16067 9790 13516 8580
Depreciation &
Amortization 1707 924 1435 781
Interest & Finance
Charges 628 415 578 402
Other Expenditure 12642 7934 10338 6780
Net Profit before Tax 1307 906 1411 999
Provision for Taxation
(including 467 311 463 351
Deferred Tax)
Net Profit after Tax/ Amount 840 595 948 649
available for
Appropriation
Dividend 167.50 167.50 167.50 167.50
Tax on Dividend 28 28 38 28
Amount Transferred to General 15 15 41 16
Reserve
Balance retained in
Profit & Loss A/c 630 384 701 437
Earning Per Share-Basic
& Diluted 5.02 3.55 5.80 3.97
Performance
The year under review witnessed an improved Turnover as compared to the
previous year figure. But the Profit after tax and consequently EPS of
the Company has been decreased as compared to previous year figure.
Even though the previous year was extremely difficult for businesses
the world over, your Company has shown an increase in sales. A brief
comparison year on year (YoY) is as under:
Consolidated Results
Total income for the year ended March 31, 2009 was Rs.16284.89 lacs as
compared to Rs. 13763.10 lacs recorded during the previous fiscal, an
increase of 18.5%. Profit after Tax reduced to Rs. 840.42 lacs against
Rs. 948.09 lacs in the previous year; a decrease of 11% . Earnings per
share reduced to Rs.5.02, 13% down as compared to last yearÃs Rs. 5.80.
Standalone Results
Total income for the year ended March 31, 2009 was Rs. 10179 lacs as
compared to Rs. 8847 lacs recorded during the previous fiscal, an
increase of 15%. Profit after Tax reduced to Rs. 595.32 lacs against
Rs. 648.81lacs in the previous year; a decrease of 8.98%. Earnings per
share reduced to Rs. 3.55, a decrease of 11.8% as compared to last
yearÃs Rs. 3.97. ortant mile stones during the year 2008-09. A
detailed discussion on the same provided in the management discussion
and analysis. owned subsidiaries namely Net 4 Singapore Pte Ltd and
Net 4 Communications
Net 4 Singapore Pte Limited
Net 4 Singapore Pte Ltd. was incorporated in 2007 primarily to setup
the Companiesà International wholesale VoIP business and VPN Voice/data
network services. The Company has been awarded with the Service Based
Operator (SBO) license in Singapore. Under the license, the Company
will now be able to provide a range of enhanced retail and wholesale
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services.
Net 4 Communications Limited
Net 4 Communications Limited was incorporated in the year 2005 having
its Registered Office at Kolkata. During the year under review, Total
income of the Company increased to Rs. 62.36 Cr. from 50.62 Cr., at a
growth rate of 23%. The Profit after Tax reduced to Rs. 297.32 lacs
against Rs. 332.72 lacs, a decrease of 11%.
We are expecting our expanded and improved Data centers at Chennai and
Mumbai to be operational this year. These locations will provide us the
space ammunition to bring in enterprise and corporate clients with
higher capacity requirements.
PARTICULARS UNDER SECTION 212 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
As per Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, we are required to
attach the Directorsà Report, Balance Sheet, and Profit and Loss
Account of our subsidiaries to the Balance Sheet of the Company. As per
the requirement of Section 212 (1) of the Companies Act, 1956 the
required documents of the Subsidiary Companies has been attached to the
Balance Sheet of M/s Net 4 India Limited. These documents will also be
available for inspection during business hours at our registered office
and also at the registered office of the concerned subsidiary.
Consolidated Financial Statements
In accordance with the Accounting Standard AS-21 on Consolidated
Financial Statements read with Accounting Standard AS-23 on Accounting
for Investments in Associates, the audited Consolidated Financial
Statements are provided in the Annual Report.
Dividend
The Board of Directors of your Company have recommended dividend @ 10%
(Rupee 1 per Share) for the year 2008-2009 (previous year 10%) to
shareholders other than promoters and promoter group, subject to
approval of members in their ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Bharat Chawla and Mr.
Manish Wadhawan, Directors are retiring by rotation at the forthcoming
Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment. The Board recommends the appointment of the above
Directors.
Managing Director and Whole Time Director
Mr. Jasjit Singh Sawhney, Managing Director of the Company, whose term
expired on 28th February, 2009, has been re-appointed as the Managing
Director of the Company w.e.f. 01st March, 2009 by the Board of
Directors.
Mr. Amarjit Singh Sawhney, Whole Time Director of the Company, whose
term expired on 31st March, 2009, has been re-appointed as the Whole
Time Director of the Company w.e.f. 01st April, 2009 by the Board of
Directors.
The appointment of Managing Director and Whole Time Director by the
Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the Shareholders in
General Meeting. The resolution has been set in the Annual General
Meeting notice. The Board recommends to pass the resolution to approve
the above said appointments.
Directors Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, with respect to Directorsà Responsibility Statement, it is
hereby confirmed that:
(i) in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed and wherever required, proper
explanations relating to material departures have been given;
(ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at 31st March 2009 and of the profit of the Company
for the year ended on that date;
(iii) 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; and
(iv) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts of the Company on
a Ãgoing concernà basis.
Human Resource
Net4 is an equal opportunity employer and ensures that all employment
decisions and personnel policies are made without regard to factors
such as race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin,
citizenship, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation,.
Net4 offers several types of diversity training. New employees learn of
Net4Ãs environment of inclusion through the New Hire Orientation
program and there are other training programs offered for continuous
learning.
We have created a favorable work environment that encourages innovation
and meritocracy. Every employee is encouraged to optimize his/her full
potential by availing of opportunities that exist across multiple
functions, disciplines as well as geographies. We have also set up a
scalable recruitment and human resources management process, which
enables us to attract and retain high caliber employees.
Fixed Deposit
During the year under review your Company has not accepted any deposits
within the meaning of Section 58 A of the Companies Act, 1956. As such,
no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as on the Balance
Sheet date.
Corporate Governance
Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of
Corporate Governance. The Company adheres to the requirements set out
by the Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaÃs Corporate Governance
practices and the requirements of the Listing Agreement and have
implemented all mandatory stipulations prescribed there under. Report
on Corporate Governance for the year ended 31st March 2009 in terms of
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreements entered into with the Stock
Exchanges in India forms part of the Annual Report. Certificate from
the Auditors of the Company, M/s. Sandy Associates, confirming
compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under
the aforesaid Clause 49, is attached to this Report.
Management Discussion and Analysis Statement
Management Discussion and Analysis Statement on the CompanyÃs
performance, industry trends and other material changes with respect to
the Company and its subsidiaries, wherever applicable is attached to
this report.
Code of Conduct
In terms of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement the Company has
formulated a Code of Conduct for the Directors and Senior Managerial
Personnel. All the Board members and senior managerial persons have
given their consent to adhere to the Code of Conduct to the Compliance
Officer. As per requirement of Listing Agreement, the code of conduct
is also available on CompanyÃs website www.net4.in.
The Company has also formulated a ÃCode of Internal Procedures and
conduct for prevention of Insider trading in shares of the Companyà as
per the provisions of SEBI (Prevention of Insider Trading Regulations)
2000, as amended from time to time, providing guidelines to the
designated employees while dealing in shares of the Company.
Listing Information
Your Company is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (Scrip Code:
532912) and Delhi Stock Exchange (Scrip Code: 113089). The listing fee
for the year 2009-2010 has been paid to the Bombay Stock Exchange and
Delhi Stock Exchange.
Auditors and Auditorsà Report
The Auditors, M/s. Sandy Associates, Chartered Accountants, Statutory
Auditors, retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and have
confirmed their eligibility and willingness to accept office, if
re-appointed. The Auditorsà Report and Notes on Accounts referred to in
the Auditorsà Report are self-explanatory and therefore do not call for
any further comments.
Energy Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings & Outgo
Information as required under the Companies (Disclosure of particulars
in the report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 in respect of energy
conservation, Technology absorption and Foreign Exchange earnings and
outgo is given in Annexure-I to this report.
Particulars of the Employees
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as
amended, the names and other particulars of the employees are given in
Annexure I to the Directorsà Report. Mr. Jasjit Singh Sawhney, Chairman
& Managing Director, Mr. Amarjit Singh Sawhney, Whole-time Director and
Ms. Biba Sawhney, Director are relatives, particulars thereof are given
in corporate Governance Report. None of other employee is relative of
any of the Directors.
Acknowledgements
Your Directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for
assistance and co-operation received from the Banks, Government
Authorities, Customers, Vendors and Members during the year under
review. Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense
of appreciation for the committed services of the all employees of the
Company.
For and on behalf of the
Board of Directors
Sd/-
Place: New Delhi
JASJIT SINGH SAWHNEY
Dated: 30th June, 2009 Chairman & Managing
Director
Mar 31, 2000
The Directors have the pleasure in presenting their 14th Annual Report
together with the audited Accounts for the year ended 31st day of
March, 2000.
WORKING OF THE COMPANY
During the year the company started the software Business and income
from the said business amounts to Rs. 7,00,000/- (Rupees Seven Lacs)
and the better results are expected in the current financial year.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
( The details of financial results are summarised herein below:
AMOUNT IN RUPES THOUSAND
S.No PARTICULARS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ON
31.3.2000 31.3.99
1 Income (current year Rs.1336.69 8085.58
figures includes
Income of Rs. 7.00 Lacs
from software business)
2.Profit before Depreciation 341.06 299.22
& Tax
3. Less:-Depreciation For 192.00 243.84
The Year
4. Less Provision For Tax 057.26 013.92
5. Profit After Depreciation 091.80 041.46
& Tax
6. Add (+) Less(-) Provision (-) 008.35 (+)008.57
Made previous year
7. Balance Brought Forward (+) 1503.29 1453.26
8. Balance C/O To 1586.74 1503.29
Balance Sheet
DIVIDEND
Keeping in view of the fact that Company requires funds to meet out its
future working capital requirements in the new field of business, your
Directors do not recommend any dividend for declaration.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
The Directors are exploring International Market for Software Export in
which there is wide scope and company can procure the remunerative
business.
CHANGE OF NAME OF THE COMPANY
Considering the fact that the company has started the business of
Software and in the line other related fields the name of the company
was changed to NET FOUR INTERNET.COM Limited. The Registrar of
Companies NCT Delhi & Haryana vide fresh Certificate of Incorporation
dated 3rd day of August, 2000 had confirmed the said change of name
DEPOSITS
The Company has not invited, accepted or renewed any deposits from
Public during the year, hence the provisions of Section 58-A are not
attracted.
AUDITORS
M/s Sandy Associates the existing auditors of the company, whose term
expire at the conclusion of this meeting being eligible offer
themselves for re-appointment. The members are requested to consider
their appointment and to fix up their remuneration.
AUDITORS REPORT
The observations of Auditors have been suitably dealt with. Notes on
accounts in this regard are self-explanatory and need no further
comments.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
No employee of the company fall with in the perview of Section 217 (2A)
of the Companies Act, 1956, read with Companies (Particulars of
Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION u/s 217 (1) e
Energy Conservation : The Company has taken all possible measures to
optimise the use of electricity at its operating units. However your
company does not require to furnish the details, in form A with regard
to disclosure for conservation of energy.
Technology Absorption : NOTHING TO BE DISCLOSED
Earning in Foreign Exchange; - NIL -
Outgo in Foreign Exchange - NIL -
APPRECIATION
Your Directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for
the overwhelming support and co-operation they received from the
customers, Bankers and Shareholders of the Company.
PLACE : NEW DELHI For & On Behalf Of The Board
DATED : 28th Aug., 2000 (DIRECTOR) (DIRECTOR)
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