Mar 31, 2015
To The Members of Oscar Investments Limited
The Directors have immense pleasure in presenting this 37th Annual
Report along with Audited Financial Statements for the financial year
ended March 31, 2015.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The brief highlights of Standalone and Consolidated financial results
of the Company for the Financial Years 2014-15 and 2013-14 are as
under:
Standalone Financial Result
(Rs. in Lacs)
Particulars March 31, March 31,
2015 2014
Income
Revenue from operations 11216.92 11306.08
Other Income 0.65 2.50
Total Revenue 11217.57 11308.58
Expenditure
Employee benefit expenses 131.13 30.80
Finance cost 5319.11 5603.34
Depreciation & amortization expenses 70.04 48.58
Other expenses 847.79 399.95
Provisions and loan losses 74.34 158.93
Total Expenses 6442.41 6241.60
Profit before Tax 4775.16 5066.98
Tax Expenses
- Current Tax 1885.00 1875.00
- Prior year- expenses/
(reversal of provision) - (44.22)
Deferred Tax (22.66) (3.33)
Wealth Tax - -
Profit for the year 2912.82 3239.53
Consolidated Financial Result
(Rs. in Lacs)
Particulars March 31, March 31,
2015 2014
Income
Revenue from operation 11631.97 12043.52
Change in inventories (21.33) (13.39)
Other Income 615.41 64.67
Total Revenue 12226.05 12094.80
Expenditure
Cost of Material consumed 50.32 125.11
Employee benefit expense 516.58 536.88
Finance cost 5374.86 5613.43
Depreciation & amortization expenses 157.00 125.35
Other expenses 1410.55 1011.64
Provisions and loan losses 74.34 158.93
Total Expenses 7583.65 7571.34
Profit before Tax 4642.40 4523.46
Particulars March 31, March 31,
2015 2014
Expenses
Tax Expenses
- Current Tax 1887.00 1886.50
- Prior year- expenses/
(reversal of provision) (0.07) (44.22)
Minimum alternate tax credit
entitlement written off - -
- Deferred Tax (3.30) (2.87)
- Wealth Tax - -
Profit after Tax and before
minority interest and
share in profit/
(loses of associate companies) 2758.77 2684.05
Less: Share of minority
interest for the year (38.37) (138.37)
Add: Share in current year
profit/ (loss) of associate 12.89 43.33
Profit for the year 2810.03 2865.75
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Consolidated
During the financial year 2014-15, the Company achieved a Profit before
Tax of Rs. 4642.40 lacs. The Profit after Tax was Rs. 2810.03 lacs as
compared to Rs. 2865.75 lacs in the previous year.
Standalone
During the financial year 2014-15, the Company achieved a Profit before
Tax of Rs. 4775.16 lacs. The Profit after Tax was Rs. 2912.82 lacs as
compared to Rs. 3239.53 lacs in the previous year. An amount of Rs. 582.56
lacs was transferred to Statutory Reserve Fund pursuant to Section
45(I) C of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The Company's Net
Worth as on March 31, 2015 stood at Rs. 168755.78 lacs as against Rs.
165866.38 lacs last year.
MANAGEMENT DISSCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
a. Global Economy and Industry Overview
Economic growth has been gradually picking up since the beginning of FY
2014-15. The Indian economy has shown signs of recovery, having
recorded more than 7% growth in FY 2014-15. GDP growth has increased to
7.3% from 6.9% in the previous year. Consumer inflation dropped to 6%
from 9.5%. The fiscal deficit target too, has been reduced to 3.9% of
the GDP for fiscal year 2016, from 4.1% in fiscal year 2015. The
overall positive sentiment was also reflected in the improved
performance of the equity market that witnessed one of the highest
returns in the recent past, as also in most other segments of the
financial services industry.
b. Outlook
Going forward, the economy is expected to record even higher growth
rates of 7.8% and 8.1% in FY 2015- 16 and FY 2016-17 respectively, as
per forecasts by Fitch (Source: Fitch Ratings Global Economic Outlook,
July 2015). Even the OECD is of the view that the Indian economy
remains strong and stable and will record more than 7% growth in FY
2015-16 (Source: OECD Global Economic Outlook, June 2015.) The growth
rate may edge over to 8% if structural reforms such as land acquisition
and greater flexibility in labour laws are approved and implemented.
As per IMF's update on the World Economic Outlook, forecasts for the
world economy are for 3.3 percent this year, marginally lower than in
2014, and 3.8 percent next year. As for other developments, the WEO
Update says that oil prices rebounded during the second quarter of
2015, the risk of deflation decreased, and financial conditions for
corporate and household borrowers in most advanced economies remained
broadly favorable and the increase in global growth in 2015 will be
driven by stronger growth in advanced economies. Growth in these
economies is forecast to increase from 1.8 percent in 2014 to 2.1
percent in 2015 (falling about 0.3 percentage points short of the
forecast in April), and 2.4 percent in 2016.
The financial services industry is highly correlated to overall
economic growth, and as seen from the sectoral split of India's GDP
growth, it has in fact been a large driver of this growth. The
improving GDP growth trajectory is therefore expected to further propel
the financial services industry.
c. Risks And Concerns
The key sources of income of Company is interest from inter-corporate
loans provided to group companies. The Company is dependent upon the
interest income. The Company is subject generally to changes in Indian
law, as well as to changes in government regulations, changes made in
the regulations by applicable regulators in India and policies and
accounting principles. Any changes in the regulatory framework
affecting non-banking financial companies, could adversely affect the
profitability of the Company or its future financial performance, by
requiring a restructuring of its activities, increasing costs or
otherwise.
d. Internal Financial Control Systems and their adequacy
The Company has proper and adequate internal financial control systems
commensurate with its size and nature of its operations. These have
been designed to ensure that the financial and other records are
reliable for preparing financial and other statements, maintain
accountability of assets, complying with applicable statutes,
safeguarding assets from unauthorized use, executing transactions with
proper authorization and ensuring compliance of corporate policies.
e. Financial Overview of the Company
The total revenue of the Company on standalone basis for the Financial
Year 2014-15 was Rs. 11217.57 Lacs as against Rs. 11308.58 Lacs in
Financial Year 2013-14. The Profit after Tax was Rs. 2912.82 lacs as
compared to Rs. 3239.53 lacs in the previous year.
f. Human Resources - Contribution to Business Success
HR policies and processes were strengthened with focus on building a
culture where high performance is suitably rewarded. Adherence to
various HR policies, alignment to organizational culture and values and
efficacy of organisation structure are monitored and supported by the
group HR leadership for superior business performance and higher
employee engagement and satisfaction levels. Our continuous attempt has
been to provide employees with challenging roles, opportunities for
learning and growth, an enabling work environment, relevant training
and performance support through various existing and new HR
initiatives.
DIVIDEND
To conserve the resources of the Company for future investments your
Directors have deemed it prudent not to recommend any Dividend for the
financial year ended March 31, 2015.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the period under review, there has been no change in the Share
Capital of the Company.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
An extract of the Annual Return in Form No. MGT 9 is presented in a
separate section and is annexed herewith as Annexure - A to this
Report.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARIES/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
As on March 31, 2015, your Company has one subsidiary; Shimal Research
Laboratories Limited and one step-down subsidiary; Fortis Clinical
Research Limited. The Company has one Associate Company; RHC Finance
Private Limited within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies
Act, 2013 ("Act"). During the Financial year under review, there has
been no material change in the nature of business of the subsidiaries.
A report on the performance and financial position of each of the
subsidiaries included in the Consolidated Financial Statement is
provided, in accordance with the provisions of Section 129 of the Act
read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as a separate
statement in Form AOC- 1, annexed to the Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Company, containing the salient features of the
financial statement of Company's subsidiaries and hence is not repeated
here for sake of brevity.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors has formulated a
Policy on Subsidiaries which has also been uploaded on the Company's
website and can be accessed through the link
http://oscarinvestments.org/pdf/Policy-on-Subsidiaries.pdf
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the Financial
Statements including Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company
along with other documents required to be attached thereto and separate
audited accounts in respect of each of its subsidiaries are available
on the website of the Company.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Pursuant to Clause 32 of the Listing Agreement and Section 129 of the
Companies Act, 2013, Consolidated Financial Statements of your Company
and all its subsidiaries, duly audited by the Statutory Auditors of the
Company, is published in this Annual Report. The Consolidated Financial
Statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard AS
21 and AS 23 issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
The Company being an NBFC, is exempted from the provisions of Section
186 [except sub-section (1)] of the Act. Accordingly, details of
particulars of loans, guarantees or investments as required to be
provided as per Section 134(3)(g) of the Act are not provided.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All related party transactions that were entered into during the
financial year were in ordinary course of business and on arm's length
basis. There were no materially significant transactions with related
parties in the financial year which were in conflict with the interest
of the Company.
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee
for approval as per the Related Party Transaction Policy of the Company
as approved by the Board. The policy has also been uploaded on the
Company's website and can be accessed through the link
http://www.oscarinvestments.org/pdf/Oscar-RPT- Policy.pdf
Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred
to in Section 188 (1) of the Act are provided in Form AOC- 2 which is
annexed herewith as Annexure- B and forms part of this report.
RISK MANAGEMENT
As an NBFC, the Company is exposed to credit risk, liquidity risk and
interest rate risk. The Company has a Risk Management Policy, which is
being monitored by the Risk Management Committee.
Company's Asset-Liability committee (ALCO) set up in line with the
guidelines issued by the RBI, monitors asset- liability mismatches, and
ensures that there are no material imbalances or excessive
concentration on either side of the balance sheet. The company manages
the risk by maintaining a conservative financial profile and by
following prudent business and risk management practices.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Mr. Anuj Chowdhry, Non-Executive Independent Director has resigned from
the Board of Directors of the Company with effect from May 11, 2015.
The Board of Directors placed on records its deep appreciation for the
valuable services and guidance provided by him during the tenure as
Director of the Company.
Mr. Ravi Sikka (in capacity of Non-executive Independent Director) was
appointed as Additional Director of the Company by the Board of
Directors on May 29, 2015 pursuant to the provisions of Section 161 of
the Act and Articles of Association of the Company.
In terms of Section 161 of the Act, Mr. Ravi Sikka will hold office
upto the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The Company has received notice in writing from a Member along with the
deposit of requisite amount proposing Mr. Ravi Sikka for appointment as
Director of the Company.
Pursuant to Section 149(10) of the Act, the Board of Directors
recommends, the appointment of Mr. Ravi Sikka for a term of 3 (three)
consecutive years, at the ensuing Annual General of the Company.
The Company has received declarations from Mr. Ravi Sikka confirming
that he meets the criteria of independence as provided in Section
149(6) of the Act and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
In terms of the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and Article of
Association of the Company, Mr. Shivinder Mohan Singh, Non -Executive
Director, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting of the Company and being eligible has offered himself for
re-appointment. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board
of Directors recommend his re-appointment.
The brief resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed/
re-appointed, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas,
names of companies in which they hold directorships,
memberships/chairmanships of board committees and shareholding (both
own or held by/ for other persons on a beneficial basis) in the
Company, as stipulated under Clause 49(VIII)(C) of the Listing
Agreement, are provided in the Notice convening the Annual General
Meeting of the Company.
During the year, the non-executive directors of the Company had no
pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company.
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent
Directors of the Company in terms of Section 149(7) of the Act that
they meet with the criteria of independence as provided in Section
149(6) of the Act.
Ms. Indu Kardam, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer resigned from
her office with effect from September 23, 2014. Consequently Mr. Pankaj
Singh was appointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer by
the Board of Directors with effect from September 23, 2014.
Mr. Pankaj Singh, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the
Company resigned from the post with effect from October 31, 2014 and
Mr. Hariom Rastogi was appointed in his place by the Board of Directors
with effect from November 1, 2014.
Mr. Hariom Rastogi, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the
Company resigned from the post with effect from March 31, 2015 and Ms.
Karishma Jain was appointed in his place by the Board of Directors with
effect from April 1, 2015.
BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Directors of the Company met eight times during the
financial year 2014-15. The details of various Board Meetings are
provided in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of
this report. The intervening gap between two meetings of the Board was
within the period as prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and
Listing Agreement.
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement, the Board of Directors has carried out an annual
evaluation of its own performance, Board committees and individual
directors.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking
inputs from all the Directors on the basis of the criteria such as the
effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning etc.
The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after
seeking inputs from the Committee Members on the basis of the criteria
such as the contribution of the individual director to the Board and
committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed,
constructive contribution to discussion and strategy etc.
The Board and the Nomination & Remuneration Committee ("NRC") reviewed
the performance of the individual directors on the basis of the
criteria such as the contribution of the individual director to the
Board and committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be
discussed, constructive contribution to discussion and strategy, etc.
The summary of the evaluation reports were presented to the respective
committees and Board for their consideration. The Board of Directors
expressed their satisfaction with the Annual Performance Evaluation
process and evaluation results.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of
Non-Independent Directors, performance of the board as a whole and
performance of the Chairman was also evaluated.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration
Committee framed a policy for appointment of Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel and their remuneration as well as policy on other employees
remuneration. The detailed policy is available on the website of the
Company can be accessed through the link
http://oscarinvestments.org/pdf/DIRECTORS-APPOINTMENT-&-REMUNERATION
-POLICY.pdf
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has laid down a policy on training for Independent
Directors. The Directors are updated on the regulatory changes,
Business strategy and operations by the senior leadership of the
Company periodically. Apart from this, during the year under review
one familiarization program was conducted by respective functional
heads of the Company to familiarize the Directors with the business
model of Research& Information Services.
Details of Familiarization Program conducted are uploaded on the website
of the Company and can be accessed through the link
http://oscarinvestments.org/pdf/Familiarisation-programme
-for-Independent-Directors.pdf
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The composition of the Audit Committee is in compliance with provisions
of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
During the year, all the recommendations of the Audit Committee are
included in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of
this report.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of
Directors, based on the representation as provided to the Board by the
management, confirm 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 explanations relating to material
departures, wherever applicable;
b. The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at March 31, 2015;
c. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
d. The Directors had prepared the annual accounts for the financial
year ended March 31, 2015 on a 'going concern' basis;
e. The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and such internal controls are adequate and
were operating effectively; and
f. The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure proper
compliance with provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems
were adequate and operating effectively.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company believes, it is in responding to the needs of the people,
benefitting communities and protecting the environment that will
ultimately determine the sustainability of continued progress.
In compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules 2014, the
Company has established a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Committee during the financial year 2014-2015.
The CSR Committee has formulated and recommended to the Board, a CSR
Policy indicating the activities to be undertaken by the Company, which
has been approved by the Board.
The Company is in the process of identifying appropriate NGO partners
for execution of identified projects. Hence, the Company did not spend
any money on CSR in FY 2014-15, but it shall do so in FY 2015-16.
Annual Report on CSR in format prescribed in companies (Corporate
Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 in attached as Annexure C.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company continues to be committed to uphold the standards of
Corporate Governance and adhere to the requirements set out by Clause
49 of the Listing Agreement with the BSE Limited.
A separate Report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49
of the Listing Agreement is annexed as a part of this Report along with
the Auditors' Certificate thereon.
AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013
("Act") read with Companies (Audit and Auditor) Rules, 2014, M/s S. R.
Bagai & Co., (Firm Registration No. 002388N ), Chartered Accountants
were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company, from the
conclusion of the 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held
on September 30, 2014 till the conclusion of 38th AGM to be held in the
year 2016, subject to ratification of their appointment at every AGM.
The Company has received a written confirmation from them to the effect
that their ratification, if made, would be within the limits specified
under the Act and that they are not disqualified from being
re-appointment as Auditors of the Company.
Accordingly, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the
Board of Directors recommends the ratification of appointment of M/s S.
R. Bagai & Co. as Statutory Auditors of the Company from the conclusion
of the forth coming AGM till the conclusion of the next AGM.
AUDITORS REPORT
The Auditors Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or
adverse remark. Further the observations of the Auditors in their
report read together with the Notes to Financial Statement are
self-explanatory and therefore, in the opinion of the Board of
Directors, do not call for any further explanation.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
("Act") and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company had
appointed M/s Abhishek Mittal & Associates, as the Secretarial Auditor
of the Company to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the
financial year 2014-15.
The Secretarial Audit Report of the Company for the financial year
ended March 31, 2015, is annexed herewith as Annexure D to this Report.
The Comments of Auditors' in the Secretarial Audit Report and the reply
to the same is as follows:
-The appointment of Auditor was done in Annual General Meeting (AGM)
held on 30.09.2014 for 2 years subject to ratification by the members
at the next AGM. The attachments of Form GNL-2 filed with Registrar of
Companies, reflects the period of appointment for 1 year only as the
appointment was subject to ratification by the members at the next AGM.
Reply: Since the appointment of Auditors was done at the AGM held on
30.09.2014 ,subject to ratification by the members at the next AGM, the
Form GNL-2 was filed showing period of appointment as 1 year (2014-15)
only .The Company is also filing ADT-1 for 2015-16 in the current year
with respect to appointment of Auditors for the financial year 2015-16.
-The Company does not have Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as whole time
key managerial personnel.
Reply: The Company is looking for a suitable candidate for the position
of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the appointment shall be made
immediately upon selection of a suitable candidate as CFO.
-The Board Resolution regarding the fact that the Company has not
accepted public deposit & will not accept public deposit during the
financial year was passed in the meeting held on 30.05.2015.
Reply: The Company's first Board Meeting for the financial year 2014-15
was held on 30th May, 2015 and accordingly the resolution that the
Company has not accepted public deposit & will not accept public
deposit during the financial year was passed in that meeting.
-Few of the returns of the RBI have been filed after the due date.
Reply: The Returns to RBI are generally filed on time. There was a
delay in filing of few returns with RBI, however the Company will make
all the filings on time.
-The Company has obtained membership of Credit Information Companies
(CIC) from only one CIC namely Credit Information Bureau (India)
Limited on 27th May, 2015.
Reply: The Company, being an NBFC, is in the process of applying for
membership of other CIC Companies also.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
Your Company has neither invited nor accepted any deposits from the
public within the meaning of the Section 2(31) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014 during the
period under review.
LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGE
The Equity Shares of your Company continue to be listed on BSE Limited
("BSE"). The Annual Listing Fee for the financial year 2015-16 has been
paid to the BSE.
STATUTORY DISCLOSURES
None of the Directors of your Company is disqualified as per provision
of section 164(2) of the Act. The Directors of the Company have made
necessary disclosures, as required under various provisions of the Act
and the Listing Agreement.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
In view of the nature of activities which are being carried on by your
Company, the particulars as prescribed under Section 217(1)(e) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies' (Disclosures of Particulars in
the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 regarding
Conservation of Energy, Research and Development and Technology
Absorption are not applicable to the Company.
There were no Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo during the year.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required
pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith as Annexure E and forms part
of this report.
Further, there is no employee of the Company, who was employed
throughout the financial year and in receipt of remuneration of Rs.60
lakhs or more, or employed for the part of the financial year and in
receipt of Rs.5 lakhs or more a month. Accordingly, details as required
under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 have
not been provided.
The details of remuneration paid to the Directors including Executive
Directors of the Company are given in Form No. MGT-9 forming part of
this Report.
VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has a vigil mechanism named Whistle Blower Policy for
Directors and employees of the Company to report their genuine concerns
and to deal with instance of unethical practices, fraud and
mismanagement or gross misconduct by the employees of the Company, if
any that can lead to financial loss or reputation risk to the
organization.
The policy has also been uploaded on the website of the Company and can
be accessed through the link http:/
/oscarinvestments.org/pdf/Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT THE WORK PLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with
the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Work Place
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal
Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints
received regarding sexual harassment. All employees are covered under
this policy. No case has been reported during the year under review.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF
THE COMPANY
Except as disclosed above or elsewhere in this Annual Report, there
have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company which have occurred between the end of
financial year under review and the date of this report.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators/
Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and
its operations in future.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the
co-operation and assistance received from the Company's Bankers,
Regulatory Bodies, Stakeholders including Financial Institutions and
other business associates who have extended their valuable sustained
support and encouragement during the year under review.
Your Directors also gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the
commitment displayed by all executives, officers and staff towards the
success of the Company. We look forward for your continued support in
the future.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/- Sd/-
(Japna Malvinder Singh) (Shivinder Mohan Singh)
Managing Director Director
DIN : 00238896 DIN : 00042910
Place: New Delhi
Date : August 03, 2015
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Directors are pleased to present the 36th Annual Report along with
Audited Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2014.
Financial Highlights
Standalone Financial Result
Rs in Lacs
Particulars March 31, March 31
2014 2013
Income
Revenue from operations(Net) 5672.27 6975.33
Other Income 2.50 7.22
Total Revenue 5674.77 6982.55
Expenditure
Employee benefit expenses 21.56 29.48
Finance Cost 1.49 101.75
Depreciation and
amortization expenses 48.58 20.32
Other expenses 377.23 796.02
Provisions and loan losses 158.93 98.62
Total Expenses 607.79 1046.19
Profit before Tax 5066.98 5936.36
Tax Expenses
- Current Tax 1875.00 1380.00
- Prior year - expenses/ (44.22) 7.89
(reversal of provision)
Deferred Tax (3.33) 2.85
Wealth Tax
Profit for the year 3239.53 4545.62
Consolidated Financial Statements
Rs in Lacs
Particulars March 31, March 31
2014 2013
Income
Revenue from operations 6409.72 7,600.75
Change in inventories (13.39) 26.41
Other Income 64.47 196.59
Total Revenue 6461.00 7,823.75
Expenditure
Cost of Material consumed 125.11 183.86
Employee benefit expense 527.64 478.07
Finance Cost 11.59 102.65
Depreciation and
amortization expenses 125.35 111.29
Other Expenses 988.92 1380.46
Provisions and loan loses 158.93 98.62
Total Expenses 1937.54 2354.95
Profit Before Tax 4523.46 5468.80
Tax Expenses
- Current Tax 1886.50 1407.75
- Prior year -expenses/ (44.22) 8.23
(reversal of provision)
Minimum alternate tax
credit entitlement written off - -
- Deferred Tax (287) 0.24
- Wealth Tax - -
Profit after tax and before
minority interest and share
in profits/(loses of associates
companies 2684.05 4052.58
Less : Share of minority
interest for the year (138.37 (122.82)
Add : Reversal of earlier year
profit/(loss) of associates - 56.00
Add : Share in current year
profit/(loss) of associate 48.33 -
Profit for the year 2865.75 4231.40
OPERATIONAL REVIEW
During the year under review, the Company achieved a Profit before Tax
of Rs. 5066.98 Lacs. The Profit after Tax was Rs. 3239.53 Lacs as compared
to Rs. 4545.62 lacs in the previous year. An amount of Rs. 647.91 lacs was
transferred to Statutory Reserve Fund pursuant to Section 45 (I) C of
the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The Company''s Net Worth as on
March 31, 2014 stood at Rs. 165876.45 Lakhs as against 162636.92 Lacs
last year.
DIVIDEND
To conserve the resources of the Company for future investments your
Directors have deemed it prudent not to recommend any Dividend for the
financial year ended March 31, 2014.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
ECONOMY AND INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
After achieving unprecedented growth of over 9 per cent for three
successive years between 2005-06 and 2007-08 and recovering swiftly
from the global financial crisis of 2008-09, the Indian economy has
been going through challenging times that culminated in lower than 5
per cent growth of GDP at factor cost at constant prices for two
consecutive years, i.e. 2012- 13 and 2013-14.
In seven of the last eight quarters, India''s GDP has grown at less than
5% - hit by a toxic mix of high inflation, costly loan rates and poor
services and industrial sector growth.
A good monsoon pushed agriculture growth to 4.7% during the year while
total foodgrain production rose nearly 3%.
Persistent uncertainty in the global outlook, caused by the crisis in
the Euro area and general slowdown in the global economy, compounded by
domestic structural constraints and inflationary pressures, resulted in
a protracted slowdown. The slowdown is broadly in sync with trends in
other emerging economies, but relatively deeper. India''s growth
declined from an average of 8.3 per cent per annum during 2004-05 to
2011-12 to an average of 4.6 per cent in 2012-13 and 2013-14. Average
growth in the emerging markets and developing economies including China
declined from 6.8 per cent to 4.9 per cent in this period
(calendar-year basis). What is particularly worrisome is the slowdown
in manufacturing growth that averaged 0.2 per cent per annum in 2012-13
and 2013-14.
In FY14, advanced economies showed some signs of growth, but these
markets must continue financial sector repair, pursue fiscal
consolidation, and spur job growth. Emerging economies continue to
account for the magnitude of the global market growth, although face
the challenges of tighter global financial conditions.
The conception to global growth came primarily from the United States
following sharp fiscal tightening earlier in the year, accompained by
the recovering real estate sector, higher household wealth, accessible
bank lending conditions and more borrowing. The U.S. economy grew 3.2%
at the end of 2013. The most promising sign in the final months of 2013
was a surge in consumer spending, which is the source of more than
two-thirds of the nation''s economic growth.
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
The descent into the present phase of sub-5 per cent growth has been
rather sharp. The interplay of structural constraints alongside delays
in project implementation, subdued domestic sentiments, and an
uncertain global milieu led to general growth slowdown while rendering
macroeconomic stabilization particularly challenging. Inflation also
remained at elevated levels. These factors triggered
risk-aversion and injected considerable uncertainty in investment
activity
Global economic activity is expected to strengthen in 2014-15 on the
back of some recovery in advanced economies. The Euro area is also
expected to register a growth rate of above 1 per cent as against
contraction witnessed in 2012 and 2013 (IMF, WEO, April 2014).
The European Central Bank''s monetary policy measures,most significantly
introduction of the negative deposit facility interest rate are
expected to boost economic activity in Europe. In addition, the
performance of the real sector in the US (that is likely affect the
pace of taper) is a major factor that would impact the global economic
situation in 2014-15.
The Indian economy can recover only gradually with the GDP at factor
cost at constant prices expected to grow in the range of 5.4 - 5.9 per
cent in 2014- 15. This assumes the revival of growth in the industrial
sector witnessed in April 2014 to continue for the rest of the year,
the generally benign outlook on oil prices (notwithstanding the
uncertainty on account of recent developments in the Middle East), and
the absence of pronounced destabilizing shocks (including below-normal
monsoons). Growth in the above range implies a pick-up, aided by an
improved external economic situation characterized by a stable current
account and steady capital inflows, improved fiscal situation and, on
the supply side, robust electricity generation and some recovery in
manufacturing and non-government services.Growth in 2014-15 is expected
to remain more on the lowerside of the range given above, for the
following reasons: (i) stepsundertaken to restart the investment cycle
(including project clearances and incentives given to industry) are
perceived to be playing out only gradually; (ii) the benign growth
outlook in some Asian economies, particularly China; (iii) still
elevated levels of inflation that limit the scope of the RBI to reduce
policy rates; and (iv) expectation of below- normal monsoons. Downside
risk also emerges from prolonging of the geo-political tensions. On the
upside, such factors as institutional reform to quicken implementation
of large projects and a stronger-than- expected recovery in major
advanced economies would help the Indian economy clock a higher rate of
growth14.
RISK MANAGEMENT
As an NBFC, the Company is exposed to credit risk, liquidity risk and
interest rate risk. Company''s Asset- Liability committee (ALCO) set up
in line with the guidelines issued by the RBI, monitors asset-liability
mismatches, and ensures that there are no material imbalances or
excessive concentration on either side of the balance sheet. The
company manages the risk by maintaining a conservative financial
profile and by following prudent business and risk management
practices.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has proper and adequate system of Internal Control
commensurate with its size and business. The Company ensures adherence
to Internal Control Policies and Procedures as well as all regulatory
compliances. The Company has an Audit Committee of the Board of
Directors which meets regularly to review, inter-alia, adequacy of
Internal Controls and Audit Findings on various aspects of the
business.
FULFILMENT OF THE RBI''S NORMS AND STANDARDS.
The Company is a Non-Deposit Accepting Non- Banking Financial Company
and is granted Certificate of Registration No. B-14.01958 dated
September 7, 2000 by Reserve Bank of India. The Board of Directors of
the Company has decided to convert the Status of the Company as a "Core
Investment Company" with Reserve Bank of India.
The Company continues to fulfill the norms and standards laid down by
the Reserve Bank of India to NBFC Companies relating to the recognition
of Income, provision of non- performing assets except Net Owned Fund
(NOF), Credit Risk Assets Ratio (CRAR) and credit/investment
concentration norms.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statement in this "Management Discussion and Analysis" describing the
Company''s objectives, expectations or predications may be within the
meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results could differ
materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking
statement. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or
revise any forward looking statements whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any fixed
deposits within the meaning of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956
read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975.
DIRECTORS
In terms of the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and the Articles
of Association of the Company, Mrs. Aditi Shivinder Singh, Director of
the Company retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and being eligible,has offer herself for re-appointment. The requisite
disclosure regarding the above Director has been made in the Report on
Corporate Governance which forms part of this Report.
As per Section 149(4) read with Section 152 of the Act,which came into
force with effect from April 01,2014,every listed public company is
required to have at least one third of the total number of directors as
Independent Directors who shall not be eligible to
retire by rotation.Further,Section 149(10) of the Act provides that an
Independent Director shall hold office for a term upto 5
(five)consecutive years on the Board of a Company.Accordingly,in
compliance with the provisions of Section 150(2) read with Section
149(10) of the Act,the Board of Directors recommends ,the appointment
of Mr. Anuj Chowdhry and Dr. Preetinder Singh Joshi as Independent
Directors of the Company for a term of 5(five) consecutive years,at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent
Directors of the Company confirming that they meet with the criteria of
Independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act.
SUBSIDIARIES
The members are aware that most of the provisions of Companies Act,2013
have been applicable with effect from April 01,2014.However,the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") vide General Circular No. 8/2014
dated April 04,2014 has issued a clarification that financial
statements including documents required to be attached thereto,
Auditors'' Report and Board''s Report in respect of financial years that
commenced earlier than 01st April,2014 shall be governed by the
relevant provisions/Schedules/rules of the Companies Act,1956
We have one subsidiary; Shimal Research Laboratories Limited and one
step-down subsidiary; Fortis Clinical Research Limited.
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 subsidiaries to the Annual Report of the Company. The Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, Government of India vide its Circular no. 2/2011
dated February 8, 2011 has provided an exemption to companies from
complying with Section 212, provided such companies publish the audited
consolidated financial statements in the Annual Report and also comply
with other conditions stated in the circular. Accordingly, the Annual
Report 2013-14 does not contain the financial statements of our
subsidiaries. The audited annual accounts and related information of
our subsidiaries, where applicable, will be made available upon
request. These documents will also be available for inspection during
the business hours at our Registered Office in Delhi.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As required under Clause 32 of the listing Agreements with the Stock
Exchanges, Audited consolidated Financial statements form part of the
Annual Report.
LISTING
The Equity Shares of the Company continue to remain listed on Bombay
Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) and Delhi Stock Exchange (DSE). The
Company has paid the requisite Annual Listing Fee to BSE and DSE for
the financial year 2014-15.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, the Directors hereby state and confirm as under:
(i) that in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended
on March 31, 2014, the applicable accounting standards had been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(ii) that the Directors had selected appropriate accounting policies
and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year 2013- 2014
and of the profit of the Company for that period;
(iii) that the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
(iv) that the Directors had prepared the annual accounts of the Company
on a going concern basis.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the employees is in receipt of remuneration for the year, which
in aggregate was more than the limit prescribed under Section 217(2A)
of the Companies Act, 1956 and rules made thereunder.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate Report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49
of the Listing Agreement is annexed as a part of this Report along with
the Auditors'' Certificate thereon.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS'' REPORT
M/s S. R. Bagai & Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of the
Company, hold office till the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies
Act,2013("Act") read with Companies (Audit and Auditor) Rules,2014 ,
M/s S. R. Bagai & Co.,are eligible for appointment as Statutory
Auditors
Your Company has received a written confirmation from them to the
effect that their re-appointment ,if made,would satisfy the criteria
provided in Sections 139 and 141 of the Act and they are not
disqualified for re-appointment.
The Board recommends the appointment of M/s S. R. Bagai & Co. as
Statutory Auditors of the Company from the conclusion of the ensuing
Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the Annual General
Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2016, subject to
reatification of their appointment by members at every Annual General
Meeting.
Auditors'' Observations as disclosed in the Auditors'' Report are
self-explanatory and therefore, in the opinion of the Directors, do not
call for any further explanation.
DISCLOSURES UNDER SECTION 217 (1) & (2) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
Material Changes/Commitments
Except as disclosed above or elsewhere in this Annual Report, there
have been no material changes and commitments, between the end of
financial year and the date of this Report, which can affect the
financial position of the Company.
Except as disclosed above or elsewhere in this Annual Report, during
the financial year under review, no material changes have occurred in
the nature of the Company''s business or that of its subsidiaries and
generally in the classes of business in which the Company has an
interest.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
In view of the nature of activities which are being carried on by your
Company,the particulars as prescribed under Section 217(1)(e) of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies'' (Disclosures of Particulars in
the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 regarding
Conservation of Energy, Research and Development and Technology
Absorption are not applicable to the Company.
There were no Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo during the year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation for the
continued assistance, support and co-operation extended to the Company
by the Financial Institutions, Banks, Government Authorities and
Shareholders during the year under review.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/- Sd/-
(Japna Malvinder Singh) (Anuj Chowdhry)
Managing Director Director
Place: New Delhi
Date : August 25, 2014
Mar 31, 2013
The Directors are pleased to present the 35th Annual Report along with
Audited Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2013.
Financial Highlights
Standalone Financial Result
Rs. In Lacs
Particulars March 31, March 31,
2013 2012
Income
Revenue from operations 6975.33 27993.67
Other Income 7.22 0.23
Total Revenue 6982.55 27993.90
Expenditure
Employee benefit expenses 29.48 26.57
Finance Cost 101.75 223.10
Depreciation and amortization expenses 20.32 18.47
Other expenses 795.50 1046.15
Provisions and loan losses 98.62 73.33
Total Expenses 1045.67 1387.62
Profit before Tax 5936.88 26606.28
Tax Expenses
- Current Tax 1380.00 7214.00
- Prior year - expenses/
(reversal of provision) 8.13 25.05
Deferred Tax 2.85 (1.10)
Wealth Tax 0.28 0.38
Profit for the year 4545.62 19367.95
Consolidated Financial Result
Rs.in Lacs
Particulars March 31 March 31,
2013 2012
Income
Revenue from operations 7,600.75 28,407.89
Change in inventories 26.41 (1-29)
Other Income 196.59 901.15
Total Revenue 7,823.75 29,307.75
Expenditure
Cost of Material consumed 183.86 91.95
Employee benefit expense 478.07 404.90
Finance Cost 102.65 223.87
Depreciation and
amortization expenses 111.29 126.51
Other Expenses 1380.18 1527.31
Provisions and loan loses 98.62 73.33
Total Expenses 2354.67 2447.87
Profit Before Tax 5469.08 26859.88
Tax Expenses
- Current Tax 1407.75 7465.00
- Prior year -expenses/
(reversal of provision) 8.23 (18.52)
Minimum alternate tax
credit entitlement written off 30.40
- Deferred Tax 0.24 3.53
- Wealth Tax 0.28 0.38
Profit after tax and before minority
interest and share in
profits/floses of
associates companies 4052.58 19379.09
Less : Share of minority
interest for the year (122.82) 2.95
Add : Reversal of earlier
year profit/(loss) of associates 56.00 327.57
Add : Share in current
year profit/(loss) of associate (56.00)
Profit for the year 4231.40 19647.71
Operational review
During the year under review, the Company achieved a Profit before Tax
of Rs. 5936.88 Lacs. The Profit after Tax was Rs. 4545.62 Lacs as
compared to Rs. 19367.95 lacs in the previous year. An amount of Rs.
909.13 lacs was transferred to Statutory Reserve Fund pursuant to
Section 45 (I) C of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The Company''s
Net Worth as on March 31, 2013 stood at Rs. 162,636.92 Lakhs as against
158,091.29 Lacs last year.
Dividend
To conserve the resources of the Company for future investments your
Directors have deemed it prudent not to recommend any Dividend for the
financial year ended March 31, 2013.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any fixed
deposits within the meaning of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956
read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975.
DIRECTORS
In terms of Article 100 of the Articles of Association of the Company,
Mr. Malvinder Mohan Singh and Mr. Anuj Chowdhry Directors of the
Company retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and
being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. The requisite
disclosure regarding the above Directors has been made in the Report on
Corporate Governance which forms part of this Report.
SUBSIDIARIES
We have one subsidiary; Shimal Research Laboratories Limited and one
step-down subsidiary; Fortis Clinical Research Limited. 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
subsidiaries. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India
vide its Circular no. 2/2011 dated February 8, 2011 has provided an
exemption to companies from complying with Section 212, provided such
companies publish the audited consolidated financial statements in the
Annual Report. Accordingly, the Annual Report 2012-13 does not contain
the financial statements of our subsidiaries. The audited annual
accounts and related information of our subsidiaries, where applicable,
will be made available upon request. These documents will also be
available for inspection during the business hours at our Registered
Office in Delhi.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As required under Clause 32 of the listing Agreements with the Stock
Exchanges, Audited consolidated Financial statements form part of the
Annual Report.
LISTING
The Equity Shares of the Company continue to remain listed on Bombay
Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) and Delhi Stock Exchange (DSE). The
Company has paid the requisite Annual Listing Fee to BSE and DSE for
the financial year 2013-14.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, the Directors hereby state and confirm as under:
(i) that in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended
on March 31, 2013, the applicable accounting standards had been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(ii) that the Directors had selected appropriate accounting policies
and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year 2012-2013
and of the profit of the Company for that period;
(iii) that the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
(iv) that the Directors had prepared the annual accounts of the Company
on a going concern basis.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the employees is in receipt of remuneration for the year, which
in aggregate was more than the limit prescribed under Section 217(2A)
of the Companies Act, 1956 and rules made thereunder.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate Report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49
of the Listing Agreement is annexed as a part of this Report along with
the Auditors'' Certificate thereon.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS'' REPORT
M/s S. R. Bagai & Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of the
Company, hold office till the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment. The Company has received a letter from the Auditors to
the effect that their re- appointment, if made, would be within the
prescribed limits under Section 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
Auditors'' Observations as disclosed in the Auditors'' Report are
self-explanatory and therefore, in the opinion of the Directors, do not
call for any further explanation.
DISCLOSURES UNDER SECTION 217 (1) & (2) OF THE COMPANIES ACT. 1956
Material Changes/Commitments
Except as disclosed above or elsewhere in this Annual Report, there
have been no material changes and commitments, between the end of
financial year and the date of this Report, which can affect the
financial position of the Company.
Except as disclosed above or elsewhere in this Annual Report, during
the financial year under review, no material changes have occurred in
the nature of the Company''s business or that of its subsidiaries and
generally in the classes of business in which the Company has an
interest.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
As the Company''s operations do not involve any manufacturing or
processing activities,the particulars as required under Section 217(1
)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies'' (Disclosures of
Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988
regarding Conservation of Energy, Research and Development and
Technology Absorption are not applicable.
There were no Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo during the year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation for the
continued assistance, support and co-operation extended to the Company
by the Financial Institutions, Banks, Government Authorities and
Shareholders during the year under review.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
(Japna Malvinder Singh) (Anuj Chowdhry)
Managing Director Director
Place: New Delhi
Date : July 30, 2013
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors are pleased to present the Thirty Second Annual Report
along with audited accounts for the year ended March 31, 2010.
Financial Highlights
Rs. In Lacs
Particulars March 31, March 31,
2010 2009
Gross Income 6868.30 109751.46
Expenditure 248.24 2970.43
Profit Before Tax (PBT) 6620.06 106781.04
Provision for Tax
-Current 1541.52 11511.50
-Deferred (0.91) 1.59
Profit After Tax (PAT) 5079.45 95287.95
Profit Brought Forward from last year 100107.56 23893.15
Excess Provision for Tax Written Back 0.70 0.05
Taxes for Earlier Year (0.69) 0.00
Available for appropriation 105187.03 119161.16
Appropriations
Statutory Reserver Fund 1015.90 19053.60
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 104171.13 100107.56
Dividend
To conserver the resources fo the Company for future investments your
Directors have deemed it prudent not to recommend any Dividend for the
financial year ended March 31, 2010.
Operational review
During the year under review, the company achieved a Profit before Tax
of Rs. 6620.06 Lacs. The Profit after Tax was Rs. 5079.45 Lacs as compared
to Rs. 95267.95 Lacs (which included the gain from sale of Investments
in Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd of Rs. 102,000 Lacs) in the previous year.
An amount of Rs. 1015.90 Lacs was transferred to Statutory Reserve Fund
pursuant to Section 45 (1) C of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
The Companys Net Worth as on March 31, 2010 stood at Rs. 134303.77
Lacs as against Rs. 129224.30 Lacs last year.
Fixed Deposits
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any fixed
deposits within the meaning of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956
read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975.
Directors
In terms of Article 100 of the Articles of Association of the Company,
Mr. Shivinder Mohan Singh, Mr. Anuj Chowdhry Directors of the Company
retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being
eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. The requisite disclosure
regarding the above Directors has been made in the Report on Corporate
Governance which forms part of this Report.
Dr. Preetinder Singh Joshi was appointed as additional director of the
company effective from October 5, 2010. In accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, the Additional Director
appointed as above hold office upto the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Company is in receipt of Notice under Section 257 of the Companies
Act, 1956 from the members proposing their candidature as Director of
the Company, liable to retire by rotation.
Mr. V. M. Bhutan), Director of the Company, resigned during the year.
The Board places on record its appreciation for the valuable
contribution rendered by Mr. Bhutan! during his tenure as a Director of
the Company.
Subsidiary Companies
The audited statement of accounts of Shimal Research Laboratories
Limited, (SRLL) a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and Fortis
Clinical Research Limited, the subsidiary of SRLL together with the
Reports of Directors and Auditors for the year ended March 31, 2010
as required under Section 212 of the Companies Act are annexed.
Consolidated Financial Statements
As required under Clause 32 of the listing Agreements with the Stock
Exchanges, Audited consolidated Financial statements form part of the
Annual Report.
Listing
The Equity Shares of the Company continue to remain listed on Bombay
Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) and Delhi Stock Exchange (DSE). The
Company has paid the requisite Annual Listing Fee to BSE and DSE for
the financial year 2010-11.
Directors Responsibility Statement
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act1956, the Directors hereby state and confirm as under.
(i) that in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended
on March 31, 2010, the applicable accounting standards had been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(ii) that the Directors had selected appropriate accounting policies
and applied .them consistently and made Judgments and it estimates that
are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the
state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year
2009-2010 and of the profit of the Company for that period;
(iii) that the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
(iv) that the Directors had prepared the annual accounts of the Company
on a going concern basis.
Particulars of Employees
None of the employees is in receipt of remuneration for the year, which
in aggregate was more than the limit prescribed under Section 217(2A)
of the Companies Act. 1956 and rules made thereunder.
Corporate Governance
A separate Report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49
of the Listing Agreement is annexed as a part of this Report along with
the Auditors Certificate thereon.
Auditors and Auditors Report
M/s R.V. Shah & Co,, Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of the
Company, hold office till the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment. The Company has received a letter from the Auditors to
the effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the
prescribed limits under Section 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
The Company is not engaged in manufacturing activities and, therefore,
the particulars as required under Section 217(1){e) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with Companies (Disclosures of Particulars in the
Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1968 regarding Conservation of
Energy, Research and Development and Technology Absorption are not
applicable.
There were no Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo during the year.
Acknowledgement
The Board wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation for the
continued assistance, support and co-operation extended to the Company
by the Financial Institutions, Banks, Government Authorities and
Shareholders during the year under review. Your Directors also wish to
place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed
services of the staff of the Company.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
(Japna Malvinder Singh) (Anuj Chowdhry)
Managing Director Director
Place: New Delhi
Date : August 25, 2010
Mar 31, 2002
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 24th Report of your
Company with Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2002.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The summarised financial results are as under:
Particulars Year ended
Year ended
31.03.2002 31.03.2001
Income 103,807,498 181,983,855
Expenditure 59,539,728 136,241,837
Profit Before Tax 44,267,770 45,742,018
Provision for Tax 392,350 1,250,000
Profit after Tax 43,875,420 44,492,018
Profit bought
forward- earlier
years 73,772,081 27,754,801
Excess/(short)
provision
of Tax for earlier
years (7,569) 1,525,262
Available for
appropriation 117,639,932 73,772,081
APPROPRIATIONS
Balance carried
to
Balance Sheet 117,639,932 73,772,081
OPERATIONAL REVIEW
During the year under review, the Company achieved Profit Before Tax at
Rs. 443 lacs and profit after Tax Rs. 439 lacs.
DIVIDEND
In order to conserve the resources for future investments, the
Directors do not recommend any Dividend.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
(i) NBFC Sector
As a part of the economic reforms, the interest rate(s) have been
lowered by the financial institutions which has helped bigger companies
to reduce their financial costs. With falling interest rates and stiff
competition from Banks,Financial Institutions and bigger
corporates.NBFC sectors growth is adversely affected.
(ii) Companys Performance :
The Company has been able to raise funds from Banks/Institutions at
competitive costs and the investments made by the company are giving
good returns in terms of dividend as well as appreciation. With a view
to diversify the investments your company has acquired 100 % stake in
Shimal Research Laboratories Private
Limited which is expected to give good results in the near future.
Outlook for the Company
Looking to the overall economic scenario the Company is fully capable
to raise resources and deploy the same with minimum risk. Your
Directors forsee reasonable good potential for the growth of the
business of the Company.
(iii) Risks & Concerns:
The Company has made investments in long term securities. The Company
has proper and adequate system of internal control communserating with
its size and business. The internal system of the Company are designed
to ensure that the financial and other records are reliable for
preparing financial statements and other data and for maintaining
accountability of assets.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not invited/received any fixed deposits from Public
during the year under review in terms of Section 58A of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
The audited statement of accounts of M/s Shimal Research Laboratories
Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company together with
the Report of Directors and Auditors for the year ended March 31,2002
as required under Section 212 of the Companies Act are annexed.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of provisions of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956
your directors confirm as under:
(i) that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed;
(ii) that the directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the Financial Year and of the
profit or loss of the Company for that period ;
(iii) that the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provision of this Act for safeguarding the assets
of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
(iv) that the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. V.K.
Kaul, Mr. V.M. Bhutani, Mrs. Aditi Shivinder Singh and Mrs. Nimmi Singh
retire by rotation as directors at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and being eligible offers themselves for re-appointment.
Mrs. Aditi Shivinder Singh who was appointed as Managing Director of
the Company 20th November, 1999 resigned from the post of Managing
Director effective 2nd January, 2002 and she continue to be a Director
of the Company.
Mrs. Japna Malvinder Singh, was appointed as Managing Director of the
Company for a period of Five years effective 1st February, 2002 subject
to approval of the Shareholders.
STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING
The Equity Shares of the company are listed on the Stock Exchange at
Delhi and Mumbai. The Company confirms that it has paid annual listing
fees due to the Stock Exchanges at Delhi and Mumbai for the year 2002-
2003.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit committee was constituted by the Board and comprises of Mr.
Malvinder Mohan Singh, Mr. V. K. Kaul and Mr. V. M. Bhutani, Directors
of the Company. Mr. V. M. Bhutani has been appointed as Chairman of the
Audit Committee.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A separate report on Corporate Governance is furnished as a part of the
Directors Report and the certificate from the Companys Auditors
regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance is annexed
to the said Report.
AUDITORS
M/s. R.V. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants, retire at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers themselves for
re-appointment.
PARTICULAR WITH RESPECT OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY/TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO
There are no particular relevant to be furnished pertaining to
conservation of energy/technology absorption. Foreign exchange earning
and outgo was nil.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the employees is in respect of remuneration for the year, which
in aggregate was more than the limit prescribed under Section 217(2A)
of the Companies Act, 1956, and rules made thereunder.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Japna Malvinder Singh V.M. Bhutani
V.M. Bhutani Director
Place : New Delhi
Date : 18th August, 2002